Telemetry New Z1 A n a l y z e r version released

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  1. Russell Hodgson

    Russell Hodgson Active Member

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    Version 1.14 of the Z1 Analyzer is now available!

    We've added an entirely new type of data display called 'Data Channels' This lets you view the value of any data channel in a large easy to read format.

    The Analyzer is also able to load laps from Codemasters F1 2018 that were recorded in the Z1 Dashboard.

    We've also revamped the colors tab making it much easier to find and change the colors you want. This along with a new title bar position makes the Analyzer's display much more customizable.

    New layout possibilities.
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    The updated Colors tab
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    New Data Channels displayed.
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    You can download the demo here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

    Existing users can get the latest version here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

    Here is the full set of release notes:
    * Added a new setting called 'Title On Top'. When this is turned on the titles for each trace will be displayed on the top of the trace, as opposed to the left side as was the case in previous versions. This allows for a longer description of the trace being displayed. This option is turned on by default. If you would prefer the titles on the left as in previous versions then uncheck this option.

    * Updated the Analyzer to work with the new more compressed UDP format from the Z1 Server.

    * The 'Trace Display' main menu has been renamed 'Display'.

    * Added 'Data Channels'. A data channel is a small numerical display of any of the available data channels within the Z1 Analyzer. It will display the current value of the selected item. For example displaying Throttle will give you a number between 0 and 100. Displaying Speed will give you a number between zero and your maximum speed. Data channels that are assigned to wheel or tire data will display four numbers, one for each wheel or tire. The number display is associated with the current location selected in the track. If you are playing back a lap, or viewing live telemetry then the number displayed is the current location on track.

    You create a data channel display by selecting 'Add Data Channel' from the Display main menu, or type the CTRL-D key combination. Once displayed you can move and resize the data channel just like you would any other trace. To change what is displayed in the data channel, right click on it and choose the desired option. You can maximize the data channel display if you want. To remove the data channel, select the Trace Display->Hide Trace from the popup menu.

    You can have a maximum of 20 data channels displayed at one time. The currently displayed data channels will also be included under the Display menu. If you select the data channel from the menu if will bring it to the front, covering any items behind it, assuming you have the auto bring to front option selected.

    Note custom traces are not yet supported in the data channels.

    * When choosing the Display->Reset Display option any active Data Channels will be moved to the right side of the window, and be moved to the foreground on top of any traces.

    * To remove a data channel from the display, right click on the data channel's display and select Trace Display->Hide Trace. Unlike traces, the data channels are not just hidden, they are removed. So the number of data channels will go up and down depending on how many you have displayed. Remember the maximum number that can be displayed at once is 20.

    * Now when you use the Display menu to show/hide a trace, when the selected trace is requested to be shown, it will also be brought to the front layer (assuming you have the auto bring to front option selected).

    * The Colors tab has been revamped. The various colors are now grouped into sections based on their purpose. These sections are loosely based on the right-click popup menu displayed in the traces. In addition, several new customizable colors have been added. These include those for the trace title background, border, text and header color; various track map colors, and default grid and background colors.

    * Engine Torque is now available as a data channel for those sims that support it (Currently rFactor 2 and Project Cars 2).

    * Logging has been updated to include more data when necessary. This should make determining issues easier in the future.

    * Now when you change what a trace or data channel is displaying (by using the right click popup menu on the trace or data channel) the Analyzer no longer resets the lap position back to the beginning or stops play back of a lap. It will keep everything as it was, and just change what is displayed in the trace or data channel.

    * The Analyzer can now read laps the Z1 Dashboard recorded in Codemasters F1 2018.

    You can download the demo here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

    Existing users can get the latest version here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm
     
  2. Beef36

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    One minor piece of feedback on the installers is when updating the software, the Server and Analyser will update into the folder where the original software is installed.

    However the Dashboard automatically defaults to Program Files, regardless of where the original dashboard software is installed.

    Is it possible to change Dashboard's installation folder behaviour to match the Server and Analyser so it automatically defaults to installing in the original folder.
     
  3. Russell Hodgson

    Russell Hodgson Active Member

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    Thanks for letting us know. We will see what what we can do to make the Dashboard installer match the other two installers with regard to keeping the correct installation path.
     
  4. WozzaUK

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    I don't have an iPhone or android or anything like that. Will this work for me? I only have my desktop PC.
    Thanks.
     
  5. Neil Bateman

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    Works great on pc, i normally have 4 instances running together and its fine. Having said that there is no way i can keep up with all the info in the 4 windows but it just looks cool.:)
     
  6. Vantskruv

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    Hi! Currently I am testing the demo version, awesome tool! But it seems the suspension data is not recorded for Raceroom. Is suspension data from Raceroom not supported?

    Edit: Happy New Year. :)
     
  7. Winzarten

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    Sadly, Raceroom does not expose any kind of suspension data in it's shared memory model.
     
  8. WozzaUK

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    And I can superimpose those windows over the main game screen? I don't have to have them on a tablet or anything?
     
  9. Russell Hodgson

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    This page shows all the available data channels:
    http://www.z1simwheel.com/analyzer/channels.cfm
     
  10. Russell Hodgson

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    If you run the sim in windowed mode then you can.
     
  11. Vantskruv

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    That is sad. :(
    For me these are one of the most important data you can use for setting the car up. But of course it it is good to learn to setup the car by feel also. :)
    What is the diff between carcass IMO temp simple IMO temp? I have been adjusting the cambers from that data currently.

    @Russell Hodgson , you should push Sector3 to make all the data available. It's quite embarrassing for a sim like this to not have that data. :(

    Edit:
    This is really a great app, gives me vibes from when playing GTR2 using Motec application to adjust rideheight, dampening and cambers.
     
  12. Russell Hodgson

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    Carcass temps is what is deeper within the tire. These temps are more consistent. They give you a better idea of whether or not the tire is up to temperature.

    The simple OMI temps are surface temps. They will vary much more and much more quickly. For example if you lock up a wheel they would spike on that wheel, but the carcass temp wouldn't go up drastically.
     
  13. Russell Hodgson

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    One of the main goals of the Z1 Analyzer is to help you improve as a driver. This video is the first in a series that explains the features of the Z1 Analyzer that help you become the best river you can be.



    Getting the most from yourself as a driver and being consistent every lap is the key to winning races. The Lap Overview screen gives you a summary of how you did driving your lap. It is a must for any driver looking to improve the most important part of the car setup - the driver.

    Download the demo here: http://www.z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
  14. Russell Hodgson

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    When you are driving on a track you always hear people say 'make sure you drive the line'. And 'Hit the apex and track out points'. Well what does that mean? How do you know if you are driving the correct line? Or if you are hitting the apex?

    The Z1 Analyzer's Driving Line analysis screen is designed to help you answer those questions.

    Watch this video to get these answers on one of the best ways to improve your lap times.



    Download the demo here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
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    Braking into a turn - a critical part of getting a great lap time. This video explains how the Z1 Analyzer details each braking zone for you so you can improve and beat the competition.



    Download the demo today: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
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  16. Russell Hodgson

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    This video is an update to one we made about two years ago. A lot has changed in the Z1 Analyzer in that time. A new video was needed - and here it is!

    The display of the Z1 Analyzer is highly customizable, and knowing how to take advantage of that customization and the information it provides you is really important when it comes to getting the most out of the Z1 Analyzer, and in the end becoming a faster driver - and that is what it is all about.



    If you'd like to skip around and watch specific parts of the video here they are:
    Orientating the Track Map 0:39
    Zooming In 2:25
    Changing Displayed Information 4:40
    Positioning Traces 7:26
    Showing and Hiding Windows 9:49

    Download the demo here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
  17. Paul_E

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    Nevermind...
     
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  18. Russell Hodgson

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    Version 1.15 of the Z1 Analyzer is now available!

    This latest version has lots of improvements as well as new features. The big one is the ability for commercial users to import data from external sources!

    In addition you can now compare laps from different sims or real life data against each other. So if you want to compare iRacing and Assetto Corsa, or your real life track day against a sim, you can do so!

    The new Import External Data dialog.
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    The updated finish line graphic makes it easier to identify the S/F line on track maps.
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    You can now choose the colors you want to use for the throttle/brake overlays.
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    The Ride Height analysis has been updated to allow for side-by-side displays, and improved graphics.
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    The Status Bar now displays the car, driver and time info for the loaded laps.
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    The latest demo can be downloaded here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm

    Existing users can get this update here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

    Here is the full list of release notes:
    * There is a new commercial feature for importing external data from csv files. This data is converted into zod2 files which can then be read by the Z1 Analyzer. This feature is available under File->Import External Data, or CTRL-I for a keyboard shortcut.

    The dialog has 3 sections. The first is where you select the file you want to import. This must be csv file. It should contain data from one or more laps. Click the Browse button to open a file dialog and then select the file through that dialog. After you select the file, the first 50 rows form the file will be displayed in the table in section 3.

    After selecting the file you need to fill out the items in section 2. You can type these in manually or you can right click on the cell in the section 3 table that contains the appropriate information and then select the action from the popup menu. For example most CSV file from other data sources will contains the track, driver and car name in the first few rows. If you right click on the driver name and choose 'Set as Driver Name' from the menu that cell's data will be placed in the Driver Name text field of the second section.

    The track length is the only optional field in section 2. If you do not enter a value here then one of the columns from the CSV file must be the 'Lap Distance' data channel.

    After filling out section 2, you should specify the various data channels and units for all appropriate columns in the section 3 table. You can scroll this table using the blue scroll bars, both vertically and horizontally. You can also use the mouse wheel to scroll vertically. For every column you want to import, you need to select the appropriate data channel from the drop down. Any column marked as 'Ignored' will not be imported. The following data channels are the minimum that must be specified: Current Time, Lap Percent or Lap Distance. Latitude, Longitude, and Altitude are highly recommended. If they are not supplied then a circle will be generated as the track map. All others are optional. Of course the more you specify the more data you will have.

    Each data channel has specific units associated with it. After you choose the data channel from the top drop down, the drop down underneath will update itself with the available units for that data channel. Make sure the selected units match what is contained in your source csv file. For example if you have selected 'Lap Distance' and your CSV file has recorded lap distance in kilometers, then you'll need to set the units drop down for that column to 'Kilometers'.

    The final step is to specify which row contains the first row of data. Left click on whichever row this is. That row will be highlighted and have a line draw above it. Only data from this row downwards will be imported.

    Click the Import button to proceed. If you have not specified a track length, then the file will first be scanned to determine the length of the track. Afterwards it will be scanned again to convert the data into a zod2 file format. The file will be stored in Documents\Z1Analyzer\ExternalData\Telemetry. You only need to do the import one time for each CSV file.

    You will receive a message once the import is finished altering you that it has completed. You will also be asked if you would like to add the laps to the Analyzer's list of available laps. You will need to do this to open them in the Analyzer. Click Yes if you would like to do so at this time. If you click No, you can always perform a Lap Scan at a later time to add the laps to the Analyzer's list of available laps.

    * You can now open laps from the same track from different sims. Both tracks have to have the same name for this to work. This is intended to allow you to open a lap from a sim track and compare it to a lap from an external data file (real world) track. The name of the sim and the track map data will be taken from the main lap (and not the base lap).

    * When exiting the Lap Scan dialog you will be prompted if you would like to open a lap. Answering Yes will immediately open the Lap Selection dialog, removing the step of having to choose it from the menus.

    * The Ride Height Analysis screen has been updated to use the improved rendering engine that is used on the other analysis screens.

    * The Ride Height Analysis screen will now show two laps side by side when you have two laps loaded.

    * The brake point analysis screen has been improved so that the act of dragging your brakes is not counted as a brake zone.

    * We have added comments on the overview analysis screen's braking section to include information about whether or not you are dragging your brakes during the lap.

    * The behavior of selecting drivers from the popup menu in the Select Lap dialog has changed. If you right click on the list of available laps you will see the standard popup menu. Selecting 'Show Drivers' from this popup menu will display the list of all drivers whose laps are displayed in the scroll window. By clicking on the driver name you can choose if you'd like to display that driver's laps or not. This works fine when you have a few drivers. But when you have 10 or more drivers it becomes a two step process to display the laps from just one driver. You have to first select 'No Drivers' from the top of the list, then right click again, go back to the 'Show Driver' sub menu and then choose the driver name. In version 1.15 of the Analyzer if all drivers are displayed, as would be the case when you first choose a sim and track, when you select a driver name the Analyzer will display laps from only that driver, hiding the laps from the other divers. This is a shortcut to get the laps displayed from the desired driver. You can then add other drivers into the mix, or display them all again if you choose.

    * The above behavior changes have also been implemented when you select from the list of cars in the drop down menu.

    * You can now specify the colors used to display the throttle and brake overlays on the track maps. These colors can be set in the Colors tab of the settings dialog. They are located near the bottom (scroll down) under the Track Map section and are called 'Brake Overlay' and 'Throttle Overlay'.

    * Drawing the sector line on the various analysis screen track maps has been improved to have the lines better meet the track edges.

    * The S/F line on the analysis screen track maps has been updated to be a checked flag pattern instead of a red rectangle when the throttle/brake overlay is displayed to avoid confusion with the default braking color.

    * We've added more YouTube video links to the YouTube Help menu. Please check these out to get the most out of the Analyzer and its features.

    * The status bar at the bottom of the screen now also displays the driver name, car and lap time for the currently loaded laps. This makes it possible to see that data when the Lap Data window is not displayed.

    * Instructions on how to make sure you have a track map in live telemetry are now displayed if they are needed. This would be when you are seeing the default square track map.

    * Compatible with the updated RaceRoom API. Note this update is not backwards compatible with the older RaceRoom API.

    * Implemented alpha version of live telemetry to F1 2018. Note as this is a beta feature there may be bugs with connecting to F1 2018 at this time.

    Get the demo today: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
  19. Russell Hodgson

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    We've just released an update to the Z1 Analyzer. This new version, 1.15.2, fixes a bug that could have caused the Analyzer to crash when importing external data.

    We've also added a new YouTube link to a video explaining how the import external data process works.

    Existing users can get this version here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/MyDashboard.cfm

    New users can download the demo here: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm
     
  20. Russell Hodgson

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    One of the great new commercial features of version 1.15 of the Z1 Analyzer is the ability to import external data. This lets you use all the great features of the Z1 Analyzer to view data generated from other sources, such as real world cars. In addition that data can then be compared against data generated in a sim as well.



    To download the latest version of the Z1 Analyzer please visit: http://z1simwheel.com/dashboard/demo.cfm