0.5.2-alpha5
Sector Studio follows sector file declarations more closely when deciding which files to load. The File Explorer now shows why a file is active or whether it is unused.
Released · Windows 10 / 11
An Alpha 5 maintenance update that follows sector file declarations more closely when loading files. The File Explorer now shows which files are referenced and lets you jump to the source of a reference when available.
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Sector Studio follows sector file declarations more closely when deciding which files to load. The File Explorer now shows why a file is active or whether it is unused.
Fixes validation errors when procedures reference FIX, VOR or NDB points defined with decimal coordinates. Available as an Alpha 5 hotfix through the download page and automatic updates.
An Alpha 5 maintenance update with more consistent coordinate validation, decimal support for airport and runway positions, and corrected colouring of FIX records.
Create and edit SID/STAR procedure geometry with map previews, chart and TAS/bank calculators, context-aware tools, and safe source editing.
Fixes automatic-update failures caused by insufficient permissions when Sector Studio is installed in Program Files or another protected folder.
Sector Studio 0.4.7-alpha4 adds live map and validation previews while editing, expanded airway and airspace support, easier project file management, and tools for generating sector changelogs and deletion lists. It also improves format compatibility and fixes Explorer appearance in both themes.
Added New Sector Project with a project manifest, root .isc, initial FIX and airport gates files, a resolved include graph, and automatic opening.
Resolved false missing-file warnings when a sector file declares sibling auto-load folders.
Alpha 6 development brings drawing and coordinate tools beside the map, with a more flexible workspace and clearer map detail. These changes are implemented in 0.6.0-dev; further work and release acceptance remain ahead.
Alpha 5 brings graphical SID/STAR authoring, two turn calculators, precise map editing and context-aware tools. The release candidate is ready for its final Aurora checks.
A preview of 0.4.7-alpha4: manage project files in Sector Studio, see Problems and map changes while editing, and prepare sector updates with broader format support.