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Setup Developer Tool 2018

Setup Developer Tool 2018 Steam news

Tim McArthur | May 17, 2018 | game

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Setup Developer Tool 2018 news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

  • Latest observed playersNot available
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2
  • Units sold (VGI)No data available
  • Revenue (VGI)No data available
  • Review score67% positive
  • Total reviews36
  • Release dateMay 17, 2018
  • DeveloperTim McArthur
  • PublisherMonkey Face Software LLC

Genres: Indie, Racing

Company pages: Developer: Tim McArthurPublisher: Monkey Face Software LLC

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Setup Developer Tool 2018 Steam news

Setup Developer Tool 2018 news collects recent Steam feed items, update posts, and announcements that SteamPulse can associate with this app.

Latest Steam announcements

  • Announcing onRails — the next chapter - 16 May 2026

    Announcing onRails — the next chapter If you're reading this, you've used one of our setup tools at some point — and we want you to be among the first to hear what's coming next. onRails — Setup Creation and Engineering Suite is the new flagship app from Monkey Face Software. It combines and replaces both VRCE and SDT into a single, redesigned app — rebuilt from the ground up around everything we've learned over the past 17 years. What's NewTransparent overlay — onRails runs on top of your sim. No alt-tabbing, no second monitor required. Two tools, one package — the Setup Developer builds your baseline setup from scratch, the Setup Engineer tunes it lap by lap. In-Race Engineer — a new keyboard-only assistant that gives you setup recommendations while you're driving, answered with the numpad. Direct sim integration — auto-detects your simulator and reads tire temps and lap times live fr…

  • Setup Developer Tool 2021 available June - 15 May 2021

    Current SDT18 owners will get to upgrade at a deeply discounted price. SDT21 will be free to you if you purchased SDT18 in the 2021 calendar year. More information in these offers to come. Setup Developer Tool 2021 comes with all the same helpful advice as SDT18 and more. New look and easier to use New profile & stats window New time format for lap time logger New starting setup based on car/track selections New track variables for those unique track conditions New graph for lap times logged Even more descriptive questions and answers Helpful hints that provide even more information on each topic https://store.steampowered.com/app/1617090/Setup_Developer_Tool_2021/

  • Oct 27 update - 27 October 2018

    A small update to SDT2018 just went out, fixing lap time report not displaying on exit confirmation (thanks to Maurice Snell)

  • October update - 2 October 2018

    The Setup Developer Tool 2018 has just had a small update. This primarily catches it up to the Virtual Race Car Engineer and makes the app a little easier to use on smaller devices. Changelog: - Increased size of top-menu for easier use on phones - Added top-menu item "?" to access learning database (articles, glossary, discussion, etc) - Minor fixes to font sizing and scaling

  • Setup tuning flow charts available - 1 August 2018

    Now you can get the trusted knowledge of the VRCE app in a flow chart - FOR FREE! Print the flow chart (PDF) and keep it handy beside your racing rig for easy access to real world problem solving advice. - Includes oval and road racing flow charts - You get both full-corner and corner-phase specific advice (entry, apex, and corner exit) - Color coded recommendations for what changes can be made in the garage, and which can be done in pit lane gives you the ability to quickly make setup changes during your race. - Recommendations are sorted by level of impact to the problem at hand. The higher on the list, the greater the impact to the problem you are having. For subtle changes, see the recommendations lower on the list. - Includes recommendations on how to prepare your setup for a qualifying session Grab them today! - https://www.virtualracecarengineer.com/racing-setup-flow-charts/ http…

  • June 12th update - It's all about clarity - 12 June 2018

    - Added more info to Tires feedback if SDT2018 detects possible under or oversteer from temperatures (thanks to Rene Reid) - Added clearer feedback to Tires feedback on when to move on to next step - Added message to user to revert to previous setup, and move on, if last setup change did not reduce lap time (must use lap times logging for this to work) - Added button to clear all tire temperatures - Some additional tweaking to the German language translation thanks to Matthias MacKenzie - Fix bug that prevented right-side camber advice from being displayed - Fixed "Click for news" button not being cleared if you jump to topic - Fixed translation of exit-prompt text

  • Become a setup master! - 18 May 2018

    Combining the power of both the Setup Developer Tool and the Virtual Race Car Engineer software into a single package means the you no longer need worry about coming up with your ideal race setup. You will become a Setup Master! https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/6805/Setup_Master/

  • SDT2018 release date is May 18 - 9 May 2018

    That's it folks. The meat of the news is in the title. On May 18th this software will be released off the grid and storm down the track into turn-1 at full speed. Steam, stand-alone PC, Android, and Kindle Fire release will all happen on the same day. You can find out more at https://www.virtualracecarengineer.com/ or on the Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/VirtualRaceCarEngineer/

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