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This program aims to collect feedback from a broader user base. Get early access to the pre-release versions of our products and help us ensure they are stable even after our lates updates.
Open Beta Active
Latest Version: v1.1.0-rc3
Released on16 August 2024
Full release notes can be found here
Work in progress Disclaimer
Our open beta allows you to test our latest features and fixes before they are officially released
Install at your own risk, all betas are Work in progress and you may encounter issues or crashes
activating products
You will have to reactivate your product every time you try a new version
Please reach out to us through the contact form if you run out of activations
POSSIBLE ERRORS IN THE UPDATER
The updater might be showing you an old version of the aircraft. It might also show you a red error message about the configuration file missing or something similar.
WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?
In December 2023 we had to change our servers where the Open Beta files are stored and your issue is likely caused by you still having the old configuration file.
HOW TO FIX IT:
Step 1:
You can either delete the aircraft and redownload it from the store. This will give you the latest configuration files.
You can manually delete the old skunkcrafts_updater_beta.cfg file, then run the updater (with the beta channel disabled). This will then download the latest config file for you.
Step 2:
- Once you finished one of the two options above, you can re-enable the beta channel and update to the open beta version as explained in the video above.
We always need your feedback!
With every new beta version you try, please answer the question below based on your results:
Can we release this version, or did anything significant stop you from finishing a flight?
THERE IS A KNOWN BUG THAT WILL CRASH THE SIM
We're experiencing a known issue with the activation system developed by a third party, causing planes to crash when reloaded. Instead, load the default C172, then return to the E-Jets. If a crash occurs, restart X-Plane, and it should work. Once the third party resolves the bug, the E-Jets will be encrypted using the fixed system for the final release. Please ignore this when giving us your feedback.
YES
If you completed your flight, please select one of these options:
Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Windows
Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Mac
Yes, you can release this version. Tested on Linux
NO
Critical issue - This version should not be released
Critical bugs could be one of the following:
- X-Plane crashing
- The autopilot suddenly not follow the route
- The FMS not loading the flight plan correctly
- Your computer combusting into flames
The Open Beta Program is not intended for reporting minor bugs. We have our internal beta testing team which ensures the new features work as intended or you can submit minor bugs in our bug report forum.
How do I participate?
Any E-Jets Family customer can use the SkunkCrafts Updater to access the beta channel of the E-Jets. The updater allows you to access the beta versions, or backroll to the last stable version in seconds.
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All our betas can only be accessed via the SkunkCrafts Updater.
The updater allows you to easily update to the beta using the updater.
It also allows you to backroll to the production (store) version.
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Make sure you see a skunkcrafts_updater_beta.cfg file in your E-Jets product folder. If not, please run the updater to get it.
Open the Skunkcrafts Updater, locate the E-Jets Family product, and enable the Beta channel.
Press on "Check available updates" - If a new beta is available, you will see it listed.
Click on "Update and repair Addon" and wait until the Status shows "All files successfully updated or repaired"
Click on "Reload configuration". Confirm that the Version now shows the beta version
Then load the plane in X-Plane, re-activate, and confirm that you can see the version pop-up shows the Beta version
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Open the Skunkcrafts Updater, locate the E-Jets Family product, and disable the Beta channel.
Check for available updates
It should list the production version is available
Click on “Update and repair addon”
Open the plane in X-Plane, reactivate, and reload the aircraft
Confirm that the version pop-up now shows v1.0.3 which was the last production version
