Synaptic Simulations shares A220 August Development Update
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Synaptic Simulations outlines post-launch support for the A220, including weekly update cycles and patches addressing stability and quality-of-life issues. The developer details performance and art optimization work (reduced model nodes, improved LOD switching, reduced shadow rendering) and confirms v1.0.4 is submitted to Microsoft for publishing with a release expected the following week. The update also explains the implementation of Sentry telemetry for crash detection and debugging, which collects data only when crashes occur and remains under Synaptic's control.
Excerpt from Threshold
Following a slightly challenging release, Synaptic Simulations has shared an August Development Update, detailing the next steps of the Airbus A220 for Microsoft Flight Simulator.
This article is a summary of what was shared. For the full details, read the full blog post.
The developer starts off with a recap of the past release week, thanking the community for both support and feedback.
They say they have been working hard to “improve stability, reliability, and the overall day-to-day experience of flying the A220”, and also provided some new information regarding crash telemetry and data collection.
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Release week recap
Synaptic notes several patches released shortly after release, which addressed several reported issues and introduced new quality-of-life improvements.
The developer is also committed to a weekly update cycle for the time being.
Performance & Art Optimisation
They also say work has been done to further optimise art and performance across the cockpit and cabin, part of a greater optimisation plan which will continue into the next few weeks.
Work here includes reduced model node counts and improved LOD switching, reduced shadow rendering, additional object instancing and partially reworked model structure to leviate camera-panning stutters.
Upcoming v1.0.4 update
Synaptic says they have recently completed work on version 1.0.4 of the A220, and this has now been sent off to Microsoft for publishing.
This patch also focuses on stability, performance, and “everyday usability”:
Release of v1.0.4 is expected next week.
Synaptic is also working on v1.0.5, and they are currently tracking new bugs and making improvements to flight management and guidance systems.
Clarifying data collection
Synaptic says they have implemented Sentry on the A220, which is a self-hosted software platform that collects telemetry data and monitors product health.
The Sentry SDK has now been integrated into the Synaptic A220 avionics code, and will collect data from the user PC when:
Synaptic says this allows them to see the exact line of code that triggered the crash issue, which can help with quickly locating the bug, fixing the issue and releasing the patch.
Otherwise, the developer would have to guess the cause themselves or utilise developer logs, which takes time, Synaptic explains.
Synaptic assures that data collected by this self-hosted system remains under their direct control only, and…
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