WOWSteam Version 4.6 Changelog - Revision history

TCSCarson: 765 described as wrong wheel arrangement.

2023-04-05T14:45:15Z

765 described as wrong wheel arrangement.

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	#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" <br>[[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" <br>[[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" <br>[[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" <br>[[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "~~Northern~~" <br>[[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 2-8-4 "Berkshire" <br>[[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 <br>[[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 <br>[[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]

Dan Mycio at 19:22, 4 April 2023

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	===Chuffinity===		===Chuffinity===
	As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively. If you would like to learn more about TCS' Chuffinity technology, [https://www.tcsdcc.com/about-chuffinity CLICK HERE].		As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively. If you would like to learn more about TCS' Chuffinity technology, [https://www.tcsdcc.com/about-chuffinity CLICK HERE].

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	===DC Mode with Sound===		===DC Mode with Sound===
	All production version WOWSteam decoders now support DC mode with sound. DC mode is not enabled by default, and must be enabled on a DCC programming track via CV 29 in order to allow for DC mode control with sound.		All production version WOWSteam decoders now support DC mode with sound. DC mode is not enabled by default, and must be enabled on a DCC programming track via CV 29 in order to allow for DC mode control with sound.
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	====Automatic DC/DCC Mode Bell====		====Automatic DC/DCC Mode Bell====
	Added an option in the Automatic Sounds indexed CV (4:12) to enable or disable an automatic bell. If enabled, this option will cause the active bell sound to play when below a configurable speed setpoint. In DC mode, this setpoint is configurable through indexed CV 4:44 as a voltage; whereas in DC mode, this is configurable with indexed CV 4:45 as a speed step (1-126)		Added an option in the Automatic Sounds indexed CV (4:12) to enable or disable an automatic bell. If enabled, this option will cause the active bell sound to play when below a configurable speed setpoint. In DC mode, this setpoint is configurable through indexed CV 4:44 as a voltage; whereas in DC mode, this is configurable with indexed CV 4:45 as a speed step (1-126)

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	===New "Rotate" Feature Revisions===		===New "Rotate" Feature Revisions===
	The "Rotate" feature has been a big part of WOWSound for many years, and has been an option made available to users as an extension of Audio Assist which makes initial setup of your sound decoder lightning quick. In all previous versions of WOWSound, both Steam and Diesel, the Rotate feature has been able to change between horn, whistle, or bell sounds upon a single button press. In Version 4.6 WOWSteam, there have been two major updates made to the Rotate feature.		The "Rotate" feature has been a big part of WOWSound for many years, and has been an option made available to users as an extension of Audio Assist which makes initial setup of your sound decoder lightning quick. In all previous versions of WOWSound, both Steam and Diesel, the Rotate feature has been able to change between horn, whistle, or bell sounds upon a single button press. In Version 4.6 WOWSteam, there have been two major updates made to the Rotate feature.
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	The rotate feature is without a doubt the most convenient method to do quick initial setups to a sound decoder. And that's saying something, considering Audio Assist also exists! How could it get any easier than pressing a single button? Check out the new and improved Rotate feature in your own brand new WOWSteam V4.6 decoder and tell us what you think!		The rotate feature is without a doubt the most convenient method to do quick initial setups to a sound decoder. And that's saying something, considering Audio Assist also exists! How could it get any easier than pressing a single button? Check out the new and improved Rotate feature in your own brand new WOWSteam V4.6 decoder and tell us what you think!

	~~<br />~~
	===Function Pagination Now Available as a Configuration Option===		===Function Pagination Now Available as a Configuration Option===
	Bachmann customers familiar with recent releases of locomotives with OEM TCS WOWSound decoders may already be familiar with this feature. The Function Pagination feature makes it easy to access all 28 functions and lighting effects by adding an offset to the pressed function button. This feature is useful in particular for users of the Bachmann EZ Command system, or other utility throttles with limited function button access. For example, to access function 15:		Bachmann customers familiar with recent releases of locomotives with OEM TCS WOWSound decoders may already be familiar with this feature. The Function Pagination feature makes it easy to access all 28 functions and lighting effects by adding an offset to the pressed function button. This feature is useful in particular for users of the Bachmann EZ Command system, or other utility throttles with limited function button access. For example, to access function 15:
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	If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons, this feature is most likely not necessary for you to enable. This configuration may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV, please refer to the Complete Programming Guide for WOWSteam Version 4.6.		If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons, this feature is most likely not necessary for you to enable. This configuration may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV, please refer to the Complete Programming Guide for WOWSteam Version 4.6.

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	===Revisions to Rule 17 Lighting===		===Revisions to Rule 17 Lighting===
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	'''See [[Support - Lighting#Setting%20Up%20Rule%2017\|Support - Setting Up Rule 17]] for more information.'''		'''See [[Support - Lighting#Setting%20Up%20Rule%2017\|Support - Setting Up Rule 17]] for more information.'''

	Typically, ~~Rule17~~ only applies to the headlights. Though there may be examples where other lights besides a headlight may be dimmed. ~~Similarly, there may~~ be ~~more than a single~~ lighting output ~~used for a headlight (if that headlight has multiple lamps for example). Therefore~~, ~~the Rule17 are now able to~~ be ~~applied equally to any~~ and ~~all lighting outputs~~.		Typically, Rule 17 only applies to the headlights. Though there may be examples where other lights besides a headlight may be dimmed. Rule 17 can be applied to any lighting output, and can be manually dimmed and dim when stopped, but only F0F and F0R will operate with Opposite Dim.

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	===Improvements to Playable Whistle===		===Improvements to Playable Whistle===
	Fixed an issue where the decoder would pre-maturely cut into the ramp-up sound of a whistle and immediately play the end of the sound if the user released the playable whistle button (default 2) immediately. Improved this behaviour so that the entire ramp up is played, which sounds more organic.		Fixed an issue where the decoder would pre-maturely cut into the ramp-up sound of a whistle and immediately play the end of the sound if the user released the playable whistle button (default 2) immediately. Improved this behaviour so that the entire ramp up is played, which sounds more organic.

	~~<br />~~
	===Safeties now Enabled by Default===		===Safeties now Enabled by Default===
	For this version, we decided to continue kicking up the realism by enabling the Safeties sound by default on all production decoders. One of our brand new safeties sounds has been mapped to Random Sound 4.		For this version, we decided to continue kicking up the realism by enabling the Safeties sound by default on all production decoders. One of our brand new safeties sounds has been mapped to Random Sound 4.

Dan Mycio at 19:18, 4 April 2023

2023-04-04T19:18:13Z

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Dan Mycio: added rule17 information

2023-04-04T18:37:04Z

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Dan Mycio at 14:59, 4 April 2023

2023-04-04T14:59:00Z

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	===Chuffinity===		===Chuffinity===
	As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively.		As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively. If you would like to learn more about TCS' Chuffinity technology, [https://www.tcsdcc.com/about-chuffinity CLICK HERE].

	===DC Mode with Sound===		===DC Mode with Sound===

Dan Mycio at 01:36, 30 March 2023

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	'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''		'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''

	==Full List of ~~New~~ Sounds in Version 4.6==		==Full List of NEW Sounds in Version 4.6==
			The list below only lists NEW sounds for Version 4.6, compared to version 4.0. For the complete list of sounds for Version 4.6, [[WOWSteam Version 4.6 Sound List\|CLICK HERE]].

	=====Air Pumps:=====		=====Air Pumps:=====

Dan Mycio at 23:42, 29 March 2023

2023-03-29T23:42:59Z

Dan Mycio: added loco images

2023-03-29T23:40:46Z

added loco images

Dan Mycio at 23:17, 29 March 2023

2023-03-29T23:17:50Z

Dan Mycio at 23:15, 29 March 2023

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	#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" <br>[[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" <br>[[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" <br>[[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" <br>[[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "~~Northern~~" <br>[[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 2-8-4 "Berkshire" <br>[[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 <br>[[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 <br>[[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]

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	The proverbial "meat and potatoes" of a steam sound decoder - the chuffs! Meat our roster lineup for Version 4.6. We promise none of them are potatoes!		The proverbial "meat and potatoes" of a steam sound decoder - the chuffs! Meat our roster lineup for Version 4.6. We promise none of them are potatoes!

	#Jeddo Coal Company #85 [[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Jeddo Coal Company #85 <br>[[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cumbrees & Toltec #484 - K-36 [[File:C&T No 484.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Cumbrees & Toltec #484 - K-36 <br>[[File:C&T No 484.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cumbrees & Toltec #488 - K-36 [[File:C&T No 488.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Cumbrees & Toltec #488 - K-36 <br>[[File:C&T No 488.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" [[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" <br>[[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" [[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" <br>[[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "Northern" [[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "Northern" <br>[[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank [[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 [[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 <br>[[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#New Hope #40 - 2-8-0 "Consolidation" [[File:New Hope and Ivyland 40 at the station 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#New Hope #40 - 2-8-0 "Consolidation" <br>[[File:New Hope and Ivyland 40 at the station 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Jeddo Coal Company #85 - Second Cut [[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Jeddo Coal Company #85 - Second Cut <br>[[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cass Scenic RR #5 - 3-cyl Shay [[File:Cass No 5.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Cass Scenic RR #5 - 3-cyl Shay <br>[[File:Cass No 5.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Black River & Western #60 [[File:BRW 60.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Black River & Western #60 <br>[[File:BRW 60.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126 - 0-6-0 Saddle-tank [[File:Lehigh Valley Coal No 126.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]		#Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126 - 0-6-0 Saddle-tank <br>[[File:Lehigh Valley Coal No 126.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]

	'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''		'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''

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	The proverbial "meat and potatoes" of a steam sound decoder - the chuffs! Meat our roster lineup for Version 4.6. We promise none of them are potatoes!		The proverbial "meat and potatoes" of a steam sound decoder - the chuffs! Meat our roster lineup for Version 4.6. We promise none of them are potatoes!

	#Jeddo Coal Company #85		#Jeddo Coal Company #85 [[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cumbrees & Toltec #484 - K-36		#Cumbrees & Toltec #484 - K-36 [[File:C&T No 484.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cumbrees & Toltec #488 - K-36		#Cumbrees & Toltec #488 - K-36 [[File:C&T No 488.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler"		#Tweetsie Railroad #12 - 4-6-0 Baldwin "Ten-wheeler" [[File:Tweetsie No 12.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific"		#Reading & Blue Mountain Northern #425 - 4-6-2 Baldwin "Pacific" [[File:RBM&N 425.png\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "Northern"		#Nickle Plate Road #765 - 4-8-4 "Northern" [[File:NPR 765.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank		#Tanfield Railway No.2 - Narrow-gauge 0-4-0 Saddle-tank [[File:Tanfield No 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0		#Railtown 1987 RR #3 - Rogers 4-6-0 [[File:Railtown No 3.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#New Hope #40 - 2-8-0 "Consolidation"		#New Hope #40 - 2-8-0 "Consolidation" [[File:New Hope and Ivyland 40 at the station 2.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Jeddo Coal Company #85 - Second Cut		#Jeddo Coal Company #85 - Second Cut [[File:Jeddo No 85.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Cass Scenic RR #5 - 3-cyl Shay		#Cass Scenic RR #5 - 3-cyl Shay [[File:Cass No 5.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Black River & Western #60		#Black River & Western #60 [[File:BRW 60.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]
	#Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126 - 0-6-0 Saddle-tank		#Lehigh Valley Coal Company #126 - 0-6-0 Saddle-tank [[File:Lehigh Valley Coal No 126.jpg\|frameless\|400x400px]]

	'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''		'''Also found in Version 4.6 are some select sounds from Norfolk & Western J-Class #611 See below:'''

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	==Feature Updates in WOWSteam Version 4.6==		==Feature Updates in WOWSteam Version 4.6==

	=====Chuffinity=====		===Chuffinity===
	As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively.		As previously mentioned, all production version WOWSteam decoders now include Chuffinity chuffsets exclusively.

	====DC Mode with Sound====		===DC Mode with Sound===
	All production version WOWSteam decoders now support DC mode with sound. DC mode is not enabled by default, and must be enabled on a DCC programming track via CV 29 in order to allow for DC mode control with sound.		All production version WOWSteam decoders now support DC mode with sound. DC mode is not enabled by default, and must be enabled on a DCC programming track via CV 29 in order to allow for DC mode control with sound.

	The performance on DC mode will vary, and can be modified to your liking through the use of new Indexed CV's:		The performance on DC mode will vary, and can be modified to your liking through the use of new [[WOWSteam Version 4 Indexed CV's\|Indexed CV's]]:

	*Indexed CV 4:15 - DC Mode Sounds		*Indexed CV 4:15 - DC Mode Sounds
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	The rotate feature is without a doubt the most convenient method to do quick initial setups to a sound decoder. And that's saying something, considering Audio Assist also exists! How could it get any easier than pressing a single button? Check out the new and improved Rotate feature in your own brand new WOWSteam V4.6 decoder and tell us what you think!		The rotate feature is without a doubt the most convenient method to do quick initial setups to a sound decoder. And that's saying something, considering Audio Assist also exists! How could it get any easier than pressing a single button? Check out the new and improved Rotate feature in your own brand new WOWSteam V4.6 decoder and tell us what you think!

	====Function Pagination Now Available as a Configuration Option====		===Function Pagination Now Available as a Configuration Option===
	Bachmann customers familiar with recent releases of locomotives with OEM TCS WOWSound decoders may already be familiar with this feature. The Function Pagination feature makes it easy to access all 28 functions and lighting effects by adding an offset to the pressed function button. This feature is useful in particular for users of the Bachmann EZ Command system, or other utility throttles with limited function button access. For example, to access function 15:		Bachmann customers familiar with recent releases of locomotives with OEM TCS WOWSound decoders may already be familiar with this feature. The Function Pagination feature makes it easy to access all 28 functions and lighting effects by adding an offset to the pressed function button. This feature is useful in particular for users of the Bachmann EZ Command system, or other utility throttles with limited function button access. For example, to access function 15:

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	If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons, this feature is most likely not necessary for you to enable. This configuration may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV, please refer to the Complete Programming Guide for WOWSteam Version 4.6.		If you have a command station which supports all 28 function buttons, this feature is most likely not necessary for you to enable. This configuration may be done by re-configuring the User Options indexed CV 4:19. For more information on the User Options indexed CV, please refer to the Complete Programming Guide for WOWSteam Version 4.6.

	====Improvements to Playable Whistle====		===Improvements to Playable Whistle===
	Fixed an issue where the decoder would pre-maturely cut into the ramp-up sound of a whistle and immediately play the end of the sound if the user released the playable whistle button (default 2) immediately. Improved this behaviour so that the entire ramp up is played, which sounds more organic.		Fixed an issue where the decoder would pre-maturely cut into the ramp-up sound of a whistle and immediately play the end of the sound if the user released the playable whistle button (default 2) immediately. Improved this behaviour so that the entire ramp up is played, which sounds more organic.

	====Safeties now Enabled by Default====		===Safeties now Enabled by Default===
	For this version, we decided to continue kicking up the realism by enabling the Safeties sound by default on all production decoders. One of our brand new safeties sounds has been mapped to Random Sound 4.		For this version, we decided to continue kicking up the realism by enabling the Safeties sound by default on all production decoders. One of our brand new safeties sounds has been mapped to Random Sound 4.