New update available

[Streetluge Chris]

Er
what's Beta?

[smokingtommy]

A beta version is the first version released outside the organization or community that develops the software, for the purpose of evaluation or real-world black/grey-box testing. The process of delivering a beta version to the users is called beta release. Beta level software is between 60% and 70% complete, generally includes all features, but may also include known issues and bugs of a less serious variety.

[robgt]

Don't forget this is BETA software - i.e. not full release.
If you don't want to be a "guinea pig" and help test the software over a larger userbase, then please don't... stick with the current release version of 2.5.

if you do want to take part, please do - and if/when you find a problem, please report it to Phoenix - unlike a previous comment in this thread, their support is actually really very good.

They want to release the best product they can, so bug reports and crash reports etc all help to pinpoint issues that they can look into resolving.

Cheers,
Rob

[MartinH]

Looknig forward to this, downloading now .

[frog]

Working fine for me, Win7 64 Ultimate, Q6600 cpu, nVidia GTS250 1680x1050 120hz

[smokingtommy]

it also seems that a lot of the install problems are in the form of dll files most of which are from the directx install i did post a link to a fresh install of this which should of sorted the problem
the other way you could try is to
click start
then type .... directx
you should be able to see Directx9 in the list
double click it and it will take you to the files
then find dxsetup and double click it to run the program
this will install the older vertion and replace the lost file in directx

[Boggy]

i cant believe this got to 7 pages with comments like "rubbish" "wish i hadnt bothered" "poor support" etc.before someone asked whats beta?



beta means ...if you dont want hassle and problems WAIT for the full release

[millerman]

i cant believe this got to 7 pages with comments like "rubbish" "wish i hadnt bothered" "poor support" etc.before someone asked whats beta?



beta means ...if you dont want hassle and problems WAIT for the full release

lol glad my beta version is working lovley

[acwman]

Mine says:- program can't start because d3dx9.dill is missing from your computer? Don't understand???

Do this Direct x update.. Mine had the same message and got mine to work this way.

[Tim Procter]

i cant believe this got to 7 pages with comments like "rubbish" "wish i hadnt bothered" "poor support" etc.before someone asked whats beta?



beta means ...if you dont want hassle and problems WAIT for the full release

Ron.

You forgot to add Phoenix will refund you in full for your V3 Beta version if you are not happy..

[Arwel]

How do I open my ports????? I cant go on the multiplayer:/

[Dashik]

ok well it seems that a fresh install and update to 2.5v. Ffollowed by not installing the addon heli's etc. Then copying the files from the dir that the beta patch creates in to the phoenix folder sorted it So its fine for me

For a beta prog thats not too bad for fannying around to get it running

[oneandonlyian]

This application has failed to start decause d3dx9_42.dll was not found.
Re-installing the application may fix the problem.


Oh no it didnt. Any ideas cos i struggle sending links and emails and i understand german more than this.

[MartinH]

If anyone is having errors like:
d3dx9_42.dll was not found

then try and update Directx here :
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/e...a-9b6652cd92a3

apart from that this update is very good.
The gui looks very good
a few new features

its along list for me to type just check the update log.

Bugs:
I think ive found a problem where I change the menu colour, in this case to light blue and all the text disappears until I change it to default. Not sure if this happens to any other colour.

[Arwel]

This application has failed to start decause d3dx9_42.dll was not found.
Re-installing the application may fix the problem.


Oh no it didnt. Any ideas cos i struggle sending links and emails and i understand german more than this.

Hi Arwel



Please try this link to install DirectX:



Download details: DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer



Best Regards



Phoenix Support


Try this mate