New Crane Sim Hardware & Launcher, Enhanced Scoring - Q2-22 Release Note

New VR Crane Simulator Hardware Support, Enhanced Scoring Functionality, New Launcher Highlight version 1.9

Headline Features

1. Added support for new VR Headset! (crisper, more durable, etc.)

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2. Exam style scoring [allowing for multiple scenarios to be combined into a single exam]


3. Added NCCCO free-practice mode without tutorials


4. Added support for continuing progress between sessions


5. Improved VR calibration, including: easy position nudging, per site default positions, and instant recenter.


6. Added Bellybox support to charge bucket, and ladle scenarios

Notable Features

  • Fixed previously started scenarios showing “locked” in main menu
  • Added scenario failure reason to user session reports
  • Added support for skipping tutorials
  • Removed "hoist down" phrasing
  • Revised Polar Crane lighting
    Polar Crane Lighting Before-After
  • Added support for analog coil-grabber movement on Belly Box
  • Miscellaneous NCCCO improvements

Fine Print Fixes & Enhancements

  • Fixed issue preventing Tadano Electric Motor [telescoping under roof] scenario from completing
  • Fixed issue preventing Tadano Large Spool 1 scenario from completing
  • Fixed capacity issue with boom truck scenario 2
  • Fixed excessive deflection on Overhead Crane
  • Fixed issue that requires the Hours file to be reset
  • Fixed duplicate voice over line in Ring Intro 2 scenario
  • Wrecking Ball 6 scenario can now be completed without triggering the “Load Hit Ground while Stopping” Penalty
  • Boom angle penalties and bonuses fixed in training events
  • Telescoping penalties and bonuses fixed in training events
  • Injured worker with load failure now triggers when expected
  • "Unsafe Charge Drop" message appears correctly
  • Fixed charge bucket being allowed to be emptied outside of furnace
  • Improved charge bucket scenario voiceover instructions
  • Telescope limit penalty sensitivity reduced
  • Fixed possible collision between load and obstacles in Forklift 1
  • Restored cable collision and cable slack remediation tutorials
  • Fixed issue if incorrect data was entered into the deduction checklist
  • Fixed signalperson load path on Tadano 2x4 Bundle 1 scenario
  • Fixed cable collision error not triggering on Polar Crane
  • Fixed virtual controls not moving with control movement on Polar Crane
  • Fixed signalperson load path on Carry Deck Lift 6 scenario
  • Remove “mobile” voiceover from Overhead Crane and Tower Crane welcome
  • Fixed signalperson load path on Carry Deck Lift 2 scenario
  • Fixed crane jostle when anti-2-block device triggered
  • Restored crane collision remediation tutorial when outrigger is struck by load
  • Fixed time of day when re-opening main menu
  • Turned off engine when performing the NCCCO pre-use and securement quizzes
  • Fixed broken glass graphics when crane moving
  • Fixed collision between NCCCO practice load and objective barrels
  • Fixed excessive bumper collision penalty on Overhead Crane 300 ton Blast Block 2 scenario
  • Fixed unstable cribbing on Overhead Crane submersible pump and blast block scenarios
  • Fixed gaze cursor not recognizing Carry Deck throttle pedal
  • Tuned Carry Deck position for better objective visibility
  • Fixed graphic issue with Tadano lift piston when Boom fully elevated
  • Fixed collision between load and Tadano lift piston
  • Fixed anti-2-block tutorial arrow position
  • Fixed issue in the deduction checklist tutorial
  • Changed signalperson command from "ground" to "platform" for Bleacher scenarios
  • Fixed signalperson walking through I-beam in the LinkBelt Lift 1 Beam 3 scenario
  • Fixed virtual controls not moving with control movement on Overhead Crane
  • Fixed missing collision on background elements in Tower Crane practice scenarios
  • Fixed signalperson guiding the crane operator into the powerline danger zone for mobile crane