We have just released a new update for ChilloutVR on the stable branch.

ChilloutVR 2022r170

This update contains the long awaited IK Rework and many other exciting changes.


IK

• Added support for 11-point tracking
  
• Added the possibility to use more than one tracker per bone (for example two hip trackers)
  
• Added universal calibration
  
• Added per avatar calibration saving
  
• Added the option to smooth the tracking data for body points
  
• Added the option to spawn a mirror when calibrating
  
• Added the option to lock the avatar to the ground while calibrating
  
• Added the option to freeze the avatar follow during calibration by pressing one trigger
  
• Added the option for more customizability of the IK System (min/max angles, calculation iterations, and priorities)
  
• Added the option for head follow calibration mode for full body tracking
  
• Added a button to reset IK settings
  

World Transition System

• Added a new System for world transitions. This allows the implementation of custom transitions
  
• Added a button to test the world transition
  
• Added the option to set up to 3 colors to customize the transition effect
  
• Added new transition: fade to black
  
• Added new transition: digitize
  

UI

• Added HUD option to hide skeletal input message
  
• Added a notification when you try to speak while muted
  
• Added an option to disable to above-mentioned message
  
• Added a remove all props button to the main menu
  
• Moved IK settings to their own menu category
  
• Chnage the way the menu is rendering, so it is less effected by other effects
  
• Fixed the prop details button in search results now works as intended in preparation for public props
  
• Fixed a bug where loading, distance, and block avatar could overlap
  

Voice Chat

• Added a System to manage Audio source priorities in order to reduce voicechat-related issues
  
• Implemented distance based Player Voice Priority
  
• Implemented AudioSource Priority Enforcement
  
• Increase the size of the voice chat buffer to further combat voice chat-related issues
  
• Fixed errors in the voice chat system to reduce the issue of players not being able to hear each other
  

RCC

• Fixed a Bug connected to RCC Exhausts
  
• Fixed a Bug where vehicles became unsynced physics objects after exiting locally
  

Attachment

• Implemented attachment options for hand Controllers
  
• Implemented attachment options for additional trackers
  

Downloading changes

• Implemented multithreading for downloading content
  
• Implemented download speed limiting
  
• Implemented an automated network check to find the best settings
  
• Implemented an option to disable the mentionen check
  

Content Loading

• Reworked the Content Filter System
  
• Fixed a bug connected to the download size setting not working properly
  
• Added a text to the block avatar to show the reason why it was blocked
  
• Improved avatar loading time
  
• Reduced hitching during avatar loading
  
• Changed that blocked content will no longer be downloaded
  
• Changed the block avatar to robot kyle instead of the replacement 2D avatar
  
• Reduced stutter from users joining and leaving
  

Nameplates

• Added static height adjustment
  
• Added head follow height adjustment
  
• Moved nameplate options to the graphic settings
  
• Adjusted nameplate positioning to better match the avatars head positioning
  

General changes

• Added an audio source cap for props
  
• Added a function that long-range audio can be filtered even when not tagged correctly
  
• Added RectMask2D to the prop whitelist with a limit of one per props and a maximum of 250 sub renderers
  
• Enable finger tracking by default when using index controllers
  
• Changed loading and distance avatar scale
  
• Changed the player collider, so it will resize when crouching or rescaling
  
• Changed the loading avatar style to a hexagon
  
• Changed Player collider height to reflect the avatar size in all situations
  
• Adjusted grip pressure for index controllers to reduce accidental grips (you need to adjust your custom SteamVR bindings if applicable)
  
  • A setting was addet to the input section to adjust the needed pressure
    
  
  
• Removed alternative rescale and made the general scaling function more robust
  
• Severely improved the performance of the TexturePropertyParser component
  

General Bugfixes

• Fixed a bug where the mouth and grab pointer would not interact properly
  
• Fixed a bug that would load you into the wrong world
  
• Fixed a bug connected to some user blocks not being applied properly
  
• Fixed a bug that lead to bugs regarding your own voice connection
  
• Fixed a bug where avatar reloading would not reload your own avatar
  
• Fixed a bug where the camera data would network the tablet instead of the lens
  
• Fixed a bug where some meshes would lead to crashes when highlighting is enabled
  
• Fixed a bug where prop filters where not applied properly
  
• Fixed a bug where nameplates would be positioned incorrectly
  
• Fixed a bug where the voice position would be positioned incorrectly
  
• Fixed a bug where the blinking would get stuck when being disabled mid-blink
  
• Fixed a bug where advanced avatar triggers could trigger for non-local avatars
  
• Fixed a bug connected to prop audio not working
  
• Fixed a bug connected to dynamic bone interactions not working properly
  
• Fixed a bug that lead to camera gesture settings not working properly
  
• Fixed a bug that lead to smaller avatars not being able to move properly
  
• Fixed an exception when deleting props
  
• Fixed some issues with avatars using old cck animations
  
• Fixed multiple issues where objects could collide with the menus
  
• Fixed multiple issues where some Parameter stream configuration lead to unexpected behavior
  

Known Issues

• Some avatars are experiencing strange ik behavior when Knee/Elbow Trackers are used
  
• The Avatar could be offset when exiting a chair in an extreme angle