Hey guys, I just wanted to let everyone know that v4 of iControl DCS was released to the App Store today.

Some of the new features include

• Completely revamped graphic assets with native retina resolution support for the new iPad
• Portrait CDU support
• All the required switches to make a cold ramp startup

I've also released a beta version of A-10 VC Server with support for DCS World to go along with it. It may still be rough around the edges, but so far no one's mentioned any problems with it.

Existing users of iControl DCS that are upgrading to v4, make sure you get either the new World server or Standalone server at the same time.

I've updated the website with new screenshots and feature descriptions, so check it out!

http://www.bit-shift.com/icontroldcs/index.html

Nice! I will download this when I get home. Ever since I started flying DCSW I have been waiting for this release.

This is awesome! Thanks for the quick World update. Just took it for a spin and it worked great. I didn't meticulously look through everything, but I didn't notice any issues. I can confirm (once again), that porting to a non-existent monitor works with these settings:





Retina update looks great..and a nice addition with the start-up/switches panel..! I love the functionality when working the DSMS menu. This is probably the closest I'll get to a cockpit setup with real switches and stuff..













Expect a SimHQ review soon!

BeachAV8R

Boarder2 I haven't downloaded the update yet, but after looking at BeachAV8R's attached pictures I would like to make a request and suggestion.

First off can you add the Refueling door handle?

Second can you look into the texture of the backgrounds? For instance if you zoom in on the UFC in the Actual A-10C cockpit you see how ED "textured" the material. I think that would look really nice if you did that to your surfaces.

can this be used for the iphone?

No, he would have to re-size everything to work on the iPhone. I would like to see him release a UFC for the iPhone. Maybe individual radio functions, one screen AM, swipe left for UHF, etc....

Probably, yes. Look for it in the next update. (I added it to the to-do list)


That's a little more difficult. I've kept a clean looking interface because I personally like it better, but I know some people don't.

The problem would be that I need this all to be done using vector images. Adding stuff like scuffs and scratches in vector images would be a little harder. And to be honest, I'm pushing the limits of what I'm capable of creating as it is


At the moment, no. However, I've been playing with ideas on some type of phone adaptation on the iPhone as well as Windows Phone.

And since I'm sure the question is coming - There will not be an Android port. Sorry guys, I know I kept waffling back and forth on this one but I've finally decided that I don't have the time required to support the hundreds of different devices, resolutions, and the terrible SDK that Google provides for Android development.

That said, it's entirely possible that this WILL get ported to a metro app for Windows 8. So, start saving for that Surface tablet instead!

For anyone who uses the virtual display to export their CDU or MFCDs to, be aware that if you upgrade to Windows 8 you will no longer be able to use the DFMirage virtual display!

For those who are interested, here's a link to the Shacknews Community Spotlight that has some Q&A about the development process for iControl DCS

http://www.shacknews.com/article/75537/community-spotlight-icontrol-dcs

looks like an interesting concept - I remember reading something a while ago at our website , but forgot completely about it.