Introducing vStrips

[Matt Middleton]

We are pleased to announce the release of vStrips, a revolutionary new Electronic Flight Progress Strip system for the VATSIM network.

Euroscope includes a rudimentary electronic flight progress strip system in the form of lists, however vStrips revolutionises this basic system and provides a system that is used in many real world aerodromes. This is based on the legacy “paper strip” system. Currently, it is not intended to provide support for Air Traffic Control positions above aerodrome level (AIR). 

vStrips is very simple to setup as it only requires a plug in to be loaded into Euroscope and to be logged in for the program to automatically select the correct view and display aircraft flight plans as strips.

As well as displaying the basic data that Euroscope lists display, vStrips displays many more data elements at relevant times based on the aircraft’s state and progress. Aircraft are represented by strips displaying flight plan data. Strips are moved between bays which show the progress of the aircraft.

vStrips can communicate between different controllers using it, this gives controllers a much more immersive experience. Should a controller not be online or using vStrips, the program will automatically either use Euroscope available data or show a bandbox configuration.

The program also provides 2 versions which have been specifically adapted to Manchester (EGCC) and London Heathrow (EGLL) these versions also have their respective documentation detailing the differences from the generic version.

Currently, vStrips comes with data and drawings for major UK airports, however you can still use the program at all aerodromes. You can submit a request for aerodrome data to be added to the program here.

As with all VATSIM software vStrips is provided completely free of charge, but should not be included in any other product without the prior written permission of the author.

☞vStrips only functions with Euroscope 3.2 on the VATSIM network.☜

Sounds great! Where can I get it?            ✈ Download it here!

My airfield has no vStrips data‽               ✈ Sends us a suggestion ticket here!

Have a problem?                                      ✈ Check the FAQ here!

Not in the FAQ?                                        ✈ Check the forum here!

Not in the FAQ or the forum?                    ✈ Send us a ticket here!

 

 

Edited July 31, 2015 by Matt Middleton

[Martin Loxbo (811805)]

The forum has been migrated so previous replies were lost.

I get a "failed to load DLL" error and I confirm I'm using ES 3.2.

[Matt Middleton]

Hi Martin,

 

I'm looking in to this, will be back with you shortly.

[Matt Middleton]

The forum has been migrated so previous replies were lost.

I get a "failed to load DLL" error and I confirm I'm using ES 3.2.

Hi martin,

Go to where vStrips installer was run from.. within that folder will be another folder of the same name, within that folder will be a file called vcredist_x86.exe, run this installer, then try and load the plugin again.. If this doesn't work please let us know.

Thanks

[Martin Loxbo (811805)]

It works, thanks!

[Matt Middleton]

We have now updated to Version 1.1

Change long as follows

Enhancements since V1.0:

⦁ QNH < 1000 hPa now displays as 3 digits.
⦁ Splashscreen is now automatically closed after the initial startup and on opening the Options Form.
⦁ Added user options to cross select flights between vStrips and EuroScope.
⦁ No longer shows the users ATC callsign in the options for the Next Frequency strip field.
⦁ Improved Holding Points diagram for EGLL (Heathrow).

Bug fixes:

⦁ Manually set SVFR state now not overwritten by EuroScope VFR state.
⦁ Options Form limited to a single instance at a time.
⦁ Strip now retains all data after clearance form has been closed.
⦁ Departure runway change via the strip now works correctly.

 

We are currently investigating the following issues

⦁ Failure to intialise on some (2) Windows 10 PCs.
⦁ Failure to receive users ATC login from EuroScope on some (2) PCs.
⦁ Failure to display strips for aircraft (specifically LMML).

 

If the above has happened to you or you have a problem please contact us here - vStrips Support Centre

Not downloaded it yet? Download Here

Edited August 10, 2015 by Matt Middleton
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[Bjoern Helge Smaavollan (1055999)]

Version 1.4 is now out.

[Bjoern Helge Smaavollan (1055999)]

Version 1.6 out as of 12th of december.

Anyone else here who have tried it out? I've used it a little, and it works pretty seamlessly. Only disadvantage when beeing only controller is that one can't utilize it's full capabilities.

(As mentioned it is mostly for TWR and down) I can see it beeing a little useful, realistic and of course it's fun using real flightstrips. We can also add a little more information than in the ES lists.