Learn how to upgrade from RescueRigger to vRigger.
You can display the version of vRigger that you own by choosing About vRigger from vRigger's Help icon
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You can install the latest version by clicking on Check for Updates
on the Insert tab of the Ribbon (or by manually installing
the latest version as explained here).
A minor update was released on April 29, 2011 that prevents an error if a damaged gear file is opened.
A minor update was released on April 12, 2011. The changes to this update primarily effect PC's that are used by multiple people.
- When a new (non-administrator) user logs into Windows and runs vRigger, that user is no longer prompted to re-enter the license key.
- A problem was fixed where newer gear might not be imported into vRigger if the user clicks Cancel when prompted to check for an updated version.
Product NameThe product name was changed from RescueRigger to vRigger (i.e., Virtual Rigger). The name change was done because many people are now using the software in non-rescue rigging industries. |
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New Training VideosFifteen new training videos were added to vRigger.com. The videos will help you get up to speed quickly. Even if you are a vRigger expert, you're sure to learn a lot by watching the videos. View the video index or watch the vRigger Overview video. |
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Interface ChangesThis new version features an all-new user interface. The new interface makes it even easier to create rigging systems.The RibbonBeginning with vRigger version 8.0, the old-style menus and toolbar have been replaced with a new Ribbon that is similar to Microsoft Office®. The Ribbon groups common tasks which makes them easier to locate.
vRigger button
Customize the RibbonYou can customize vRigger to suit your preferences.
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Properties Pane A
new properties pane provides quick access to the selected item's
properties.The properties pane can be dragged, floated, and set to auto-hide.
Watch a video about the properties pane.New Gear Panes Two
new gear panes replace the old gear panel. As with the properties
pane, the gear panes can be floated, docked, dragged, resized, etc.
Watch a video about adding gear to the workspace.
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New GearThe maximum number of gear items that can be displayed at one time was increased from 90 to 110. The following are new gear items that were added to version 8.0. Added the latest Petzl ascenders.
Added a Petzl ASCENTREE ascender.
Added a bowline knot. Using this knot is a little tricky, but once you figure it out, it is very versatile. Open the sample file named "Bowline Instructions.rig" (that is installed in your "My Documents" folder) for instructions on using the bowline.
Modified the bullring so it has eight gear connection points, rather than two.
Added an butterfly knot with an adjustable loop. As with the bowline, using this knot is a little tricky. Open the sample file named "Butterfly Instructions.rig" (that is installed in your "My Documents" folder) for instructions on using this knot.
Added double and triple barrel knots. As with the bowline, using these knots is a little tricky. Open the sample file named "Barrel Knot Instructions.rig" (that is installed in your "My Documents" folder) for instructions on using the barrel knots.
Added a chairlift chair.
Added a circle that you can use to highlight portions of your rigging systems.
Added the CMC Ultra-Pro edge protection.
Added a Conterra Scarab® rescue tool.
Added a Hook (Pelican quick-release), Hook (helicopter, Agusta A109), and a Hook (helicopter, Oryx).
Added a Link (pear).
Added a load (ball, eye).
Added the CMC MPDTM (Multi Purpose Device). The MPD was added as two different items, so the force calculations will be correct during lowering (when the MPD is a descent control device) and when raising (when the MPD is a ratchet device).
Added a Petzl Spatha knife.
Added a Petzl Vulcan carabiner.
Added a Spyderco Assist knife.
Added the SMC Roof Roller.
Added a Swivel (jaw). This item is only available when vRigger is licensed for the industrial, rope access, or theatrical industries.
Added a Swivel (Petzl, 2).
Added a woman hairhang performer. This item is only available when vRigger is licensed for the theatrical industry.
Added a Litter (Ferno, H, highline). This litter has rope contact points that are helpful when hanging the litter from a highline. This item is only available when vRigger is licensed for the rescue industry.
A ruler was added to help you size gear that you create using the Gear Builder. (A new checkbox was added to the Gear Builder that displays a one-inch scaling grid. You can also now enter the height of the actual gear into the Gear Builder and vRigger will calculate the correct scaling of the image.)
Added a single picket. Previous versions only included a picket steadfast.
More than sixty minor changes were made to the existing gear. |
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Rope Lengths and Dimensions |
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A new Show Rope Lengths
dialog was added:
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Display Rope Segment in Front A
new option, Display Rope Segment
in Front, was added to the rope shortcut menu. This command
allows you to force a rope segment to be drawn in front of other
gear on the workspace. |
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Improved Rope Connections Dropping
a rope on the whitespace around large objects (like people) no longer
connects the rope to the object. This prevents ropes from accidentally
connecting when you drop them near people (and similar items).A checkbox in the Gear Builder allows you to control how ropes will connect when dropped on gear that you create. When used appropriately, selecting this box prevents ropes from unintentionally connecting to gear. |
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And don't forget to watch the online training videos.
