@MIGFOXHOUND31BSM26 Here's more context about why the change was made and in response to player feedback we have added a Download .splane button to the new download dialog.
It's always interesting to hear how other players are using the game. Personally, I really dislike the .splane files cluttering my Downloads folder. I prefer to just copy the URL. It's quick 'n easy: Alt+D, CTRL+C, CTRL+L.
The reason behind the new dialog is due to significant time spent dealing with the confusion from players about the .splane files over the years.
It doesn't work at all on Mac.
It often breaks on Windows because the user's file extensions are not properly set up.
Mobile users accidentally download them because they have their browser to Request the Desktop site.
Players think it contains the entire craft, so they think they can play offline as long as they download the .splane files ahead of time.
SP2 is coming soon which means there will be two apps fighting over the single file extension.
The dialog is much more clear for new players so they don't end up in those dead ends, confused, and emailing our support.
However, I am sensitive to our veteran creators and I understand your frustration, so I have just pushed a change that adds the Download .splane button to the new dialog.
The image and xml links for this post have been fixed. If anyone else has an issue with their craft, please tag me on the post and I'll try to fix it. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
These are different issues with bad timing, so it is understandable why players would think they are related. I have fixed the issue with images and xml links being broken on future crafts but if anyone has a craft with broken links please tag me on the post and I'll try to fix it.
We do need to have this new dialog now that SimplePlanes 2 is coming soon. What issues do you have with it? Do you miss the .splane file? We could add a button to download that if it helps.
Thanks for letting me know. The issue was related to publishing a post from unlisted to public. I have fixed that issue, but any posts that went live in the past few days will likely have broken links if published more than a day after they were uploaded.
If anyone has a craft with broken images/xml then please send me a link and I can try to fix it.
The post in your screenshot that failed to download is a completely different issue. I'm pushing a fix for that now.
Given the failure to download is unrelated to the new download dialog, do you have any other suggestions about it? Is it just that there is no option to download the .splane file? I can add a button to easily download that if players would like that functionality back.
@PlaneFlightX We added a page limit as part of a security and performance update. You can still view the top results, but going past that could expose issues, so the cap helps keep things safe and stable.
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026.
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026.
@WinsWings No tank tracks for the first release, but it's something we've seriously considered and is certainly in the realm of possibility after release. It is something a lot of players have asked for.
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026. Wishlist it now on Steam and stay tuned for more updates.
We've been having a blast driving this around in SP2 for testing the roads and new environments. We'd like to include a slightly modified version of this in SimplePlanes 2 as a stock craft. Would you be okay with that?
@LJh1 Thanks for bringing this to our attention. what issues are they having exactly? If you can provide more information about what step in the registration process they are getting stuck, what errors they are seeing, etc, that would help us investigate the issue.
I just pushed an update that should fix this. Let me know if it's showing up in the correct place for you now.
+1@Unwanted Thanks! Those posts have been fixed.
The image and xml links for this post have been fixed. I apologize for the inconvenience.
The image and xml links for this post have been fixed. I apologize for the inconvenience.
@MIGFOXHOUND31BSM26 Here's more context about why the change was made and in response to player feedback we have added a Download .splane button to the new download dialog.
It's always interesting to hear how other players are using the game. Personally, I really dislike the
.splanefiles cluttering my Downloads folder. I prefer to just copy the URL. It's quick 'n easy:Alt+D,CTRL+C,CTRL+L.The reason behind the new dialog is due to significant time spent dealing with the confusion from players about the
.splanefiles over the years..splanefiles ahead of time.The dialog is much more clear for new players so they don't end up in those dead ends, confused, and emailing our support.
However, I am sensitive to our veteran creators and I understand your frustration, so I have just pushed a change that adds the Download .splane button to the new dialog.
@ChingRail @FlightClipper @Boeing727200F
+10@ChingRail why not use the Steam overlay browser for downloading crafts?
Thanks for the feedback. Out of curiosity, what store did you purchase SimplePlanes from? @FlightClipper @ChingRail
The image and xml links for this post have been fixed. If anyone else has an issue with their craft, please tag me on the post and I'll try to fix it. I'm sorry for the inconvenience.
+1These are different issues with bad timing, so it is understandable why players would think they are related. I have fixed the issue with images and xml links being broken on future crafts but if anyone has a craft with broken links please tag me on the post and I'll try to fix it.
We do need to have this new dialog now that SimplePlanes 2 is coming soon. What issues do you have with it? Do you miss the .splane file? We could add a button to download that if it helps.
Thanks for letting me know. The issue was related to publishing a post from unlisted to public. I have fixed that issue, but any posts that went live in the past few days will likely have broken links if published more than a day after they were uploaded.
If anyone has a craft with broken images/xml then please send me a link and I can try to fix it.
The post in your screenshot that failed to download is a completely different issue. I'm pushing a fix for that now.
Given the failure to download is unrelated to the new download dialog, do you have any other suggestions about it? Is it just that there is no option to download the .splane file? I can add a button to easily download that if players would like that functionality back.
If you haven't already, please consider wishlisting SimplePlanes 2 on Steam and joining our Discord Server! We hope to see you in October when we release the demo!
@PlaneFlightX We added a page limit as part of a security and performance update. You can still view the top results, but going past that could expose issues, so the cap helps keep things safe and stable.
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SimplePlanes and Juno: New Origins are 60% off for the Steam Summer Sale! Get 'em now while they're cheap!
Join our Discord to find more about SP2!
If you haven't already, please wishlist SP2 on Steam today!
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026.
@Berulacraft @OverlordPrime we have a new update in open testing that should fix this issue. Can you give it a try? You can opt into the beta here.
+3Works great in SP2! My son blew my arms off in those first two screenshots, but then we all joined forces to attack Vetusta.
+6SP2 photo shoot
@Graingy @IzzyIA Here's a working link
+5Whoa, amazing! It even has water physics! I was able to confirm that it works in SP2 as well. Very impressive, @IzzyIA!
+6@StrikerUreka22 the GOG version will not be affected. This update is only for Steam for the time being.
+3@Superliner350 it's been added
+5Join our Discord to find more about SP2!
https://discord.gg/S4xBGjvfKb
Each wishlist on Steam helps us tremendously: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840470/SimplePlanes_2/
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026.
@LunarEclipseSP What web browser are you using?
+1@LunarEclipseSP Does this post have the same XML you were trying to upload?
The max file size is 2MB. How big was the file you were attempting to upload?
The comparison with the url ID is case sensitive.
If you have some XML that demonstrates these problems, please send it my way so I can investigate.
+1Chad approved
+2And if you haven't already, make sure you wishlist SimplePlanes 2 on Steam!
SP2 photo shoot
SP2 photo shoot
+1SP2 photo shoot
It's like drifting, but it's in a jet
+7SP2 photo shoot
SP2 photo shoot
+1SP2 photo shoot
+1@WinsWings No tank tracks for the first release, but it's something we've seriously considered and is certainly in the realm of possibility after release. It is something a lot of players have asked for.
+22Thanks @Vincent for creating this new player content video with a twist! This time we are featuring SP1 builds in a teaser video of SP2.
SimplePlanes 2 is in active development and this player content series will give you a front-row seat to watch it evolve over the coming months as we approach its release on Steam later this year, with a mobile release planned for 2026. Wishlist it now on Steam and stay tuned for more updates.
@RobertsAeronautics Great! Sometime closer to release we'll let you know when we upload it as a stock craft.
We've been having a blast driving this around in SP2 for testing the roads and new environments. We'd like to include a slightly modified version of this in SimplePlanes 2 as a stock craft. Would you be okay with that?
Stunning! I swear I can smell the new car smell when I drive it too.
+9@LJh1 Thanks for bringing this to our attention. what issues are they having exactly? If you can provide more information about what step in the registration process they are getting stuck, what errors they are seeing, etc, that would help us investigate the issue.
+1Thanks for bringing this to our attention. It doesn’t have anything to do with AutoModerator, but this looks to be an issue with caching.
+1SP2 photo shoot
+4SP2 photo shoot
+5SP2 photo shoot
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