Test the new AirwaySim website

[Sami]

Good news, it's time to test something new 

As posted earlier, a completely new AirwaySim website has been in the works. I will be posting a bit more background and "marketing" of this later, but at this point I am inviting everyone to test the new systems.

• I have set up a dedicated test environment. This is a fully separate and independent environment, and anything you do here does not affect any airlines you have at our "real" website.
  
  
• Any changes you make to your account at the test website do not affect your real account, such as changing password, using Credits, or purchasing Credits happen all only at the test system and in its test database, so don't worry of doing anything stupid there - test anything you like.
  
  
• The test website link should not be shared, since it is only a temporary location and will be closed at some point.
  
  
• To access the test system visit the temporary test website at [URL Redacted]
  
  
• Use your current AirwaySim credentials to login (passwords as of 19th Feb 2024, any changes made at AirwaySim's real site after this date do not reflect to the test website!).
  
  
• There is a copy of the Modern Times game at the test website - but again this is purely for test purposes. Join it and test around - as noted, Credits are not deducted from your "real" account.
  
  
• The time of the test game is currently paused. The time will be enabled in a few days to test the backend.
  
  
• Please post all feedback to this thread, to our Discord channel (start a new Thread in the #newinterfacetesting channel!), or to the new bug tracker at https://feedback.airwaysim.com/  (but do NOT post any feature requests of new game features there yet!)

Known things:

• The mobile compatible layout is mostly not done for the game interface but should work elsewhere.
  
  
• The alliance functions might still generate errors, not fully integrated into the new systems yet.

[knobbygb]

Are you going to start the clock?  It all seems to work very smoothly so far, but there's not much more we can really test until the game's actually running.

[Sami]

Are you going to start the clock?  It all seems to work very smoothly so far, but there's not much more we can really test until the game's actually running.

Been a bit busy with work but I plan to start a separate test game there. Latest by early next week.

[NovemberCharlie]

On tablet (pixel tablet) lay out is not working as it is supposed to. Fonts seem way too big to me.

But the general look and feel is great! Good work Sami!

[Sami]

A new test game is now available - please join and test; it's free!

• Read the instructions from the first message of this thread.
  
  
• At the test website, first purchase Credits if needed. The test Credit card number is at the front page of the test website - do not use your real payment credentials.
  
  
• At the Game Area, join the "Test Game". There is also Modern Times game, but it is permanently in Pause mode.
  
  
• Report any issues and errors according to the instructions in the first message of this thread.

The test game runs on a very small virtual server and for this reason:

• The game interface is slower than usual due to limited resources.
  
  
• The backend calculation might stop unexpectedly.

These will not be issues when system is moved to the actual production servers.

[knobbygb]

The first major issue I've spotted is that several functions don't work at all and generate a popup:

Error: 500. Internal Error.

So far these are:
Routes/Route Map  (this works when you access it via the Airline Information page)
Aircraft/Aircraft on Order
Aircraft/Seat Configuration
Aircraft/Aircraft Insurance
The Compare Aircraft function errors when you select the second a/c and hit "Search"
also the Range Map and Payload vs. Range graphic in each a/c Operational Info generates that error.

I'm guessing this is something fairly fundamental, hence posting here right away rather than saving all problems for later...

Oh, my existing login credentials don't work on the new feedback forum which is also why I didn't post there either.  I didn't want to confuse things by creating a new account with the same email.

[Sami]

The feedback board is separate and needs own login.

The error 500s don't seem to be happening to me, and I have used those pages myself too. But I see it in the logs and will fix soon. It seems to be a config issue with the server itself since it comes and goes and not an issue in the game/code itself.

Edit: Might be fixed now.

[NovemberCharlie]

I joined the testgame and first thing I notice is that in Route planning the route information button ("Globe") does not produce a popup...
It does work when pressing my middle mouse button, it opens in a new tab.

When scheduling a route the "selection screen" has a scroll bar. Is that how it's supposed to be (I mean I can see the benefits compared to multiple pages...)

[Sami]

I joined the testgame and first thing I notice is that in Route planning the route information button ("Globe") does not produce a popup...

Works for me just fine.

Which is your device / browser combination?

[NovemberCharlie]

Works for me just fine.

Which is your device / browser combination?

Firefox on PC

[Sami]

Firefox on PC

Got the same and works 100% OK for popups for me (Routes -> Route Planning).

Does the javascript console say any errors upon clicking the link?

[burnemup]

I like the new design..but one small request.

When you look at aircraft information, or just look at your aircraft you see an image of the aircraft.
Can you make the picture size bigger??

There is empty space around the image where a bigger picture is possible.

And since the image is created from your server is there a way to vary the images?

[knobbygb]

I've found a couple of very minor/cosmetic bugs.  Do you still want a bug report raising for each of those.  I don't want to clog up the system with little stuff when you're busy.

The first concerns pop-up boxes.  Basically there used to be a delay on mouse-over before they opened but that's no longer there. It makes the Scheduling page, in particular, almost impossible to navigate around as you have to actively 'dodge' just about every "hot" area to get where you need to be.

Secondly, when buying/leasing an a/c, if you create a new seat configuration at that time, it used to automatically appear in the box, ready to be used. Now it's not visible at all and you have to 'F5' the screen in order to use it. Also, the Creare Config popup used to auto-close when done with, but no longer does. I guess that might be related.

Thirdly, the BACK button doesn't work on some screens but is OK on others.  The URL at the top changes back to what it should be but nothing happens.  I realise this may be a browser issue so I'll get more details.  Has anyone else noticed this?

EDIT. It seems you've already somewhat fixed the mouse-over issue since I was last in there a few hours ago. There's a delay now, but it's still only about half what it was in the old version so not ideal.

[Sami]

I've found a couple of very minor/cosmetic bugs.  Do you still want a bug report raising for each of those.  I don't want to clog up the system with little stuff when you're busy.

Best to open separate of each so I can keep track of them.

- Popups were adjusted recently.

- Seat config thingy fixed.

- Back button is known thing, caused by the "tabs" navigation in old pages, and will be fixed when new pages are rolled out.

[Sami]

The test game will still run for a few days.

I will be sending a feedback questionnaire link to the email of everyone who joined the test game.

But do keep sending reports to Discord or to the feedback.airwaysim.com site, or to this thread.

I am hoping to get the new system live soon to get things moving forward.

[Sami]

If you wish to play in another test game, you can join it now. Setup is Modern era, Euro area.

[URL Redacted]

I've set it up for my mates but room for others to join too. Same idea as in previous test game - do whatever you like and report any problems!

[Sami]

The second test game is ending in 2 days, and we are nearing the launch of the new site.

The test website URL is now removed from all forum posts, and the test domain will be soon closed for public access.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the testing.

[Sami]

Migration to the new system is planned for Thursday 25th April. This will involve a total website shutdown for some time, with games being paused. Thanks for the patience. 

[ChrisMcclean]

Hi Sami,

is there Any Option where you can choose the Old Format or new Format?

I dont like the new Format yet. Its not so smoot like the old one and to many menu and less buttons. (Notepade, Inbox, Baseview Gametime etc.) I like the old format very much. 

Maybe there we become a choise beetween old and new format of Website. That would be great.

Chris.

[Sami]

No, we are migrating to the new system, and the game pages will be moved one-by-one to it (ref. Game -> Statistics page for a proper mobile view!). There is no option to use the old website anymore since the entire backend (incl. account management) is 100% new.