ApexTrace 0.1.4 — Release notes

ApexTrace 0.1.4 beta

Pit stops

• Added pit-stop detection without manually marking tracks: entry, stop and exit phases, their durations, fuel added and inferred tyre changes.
• The panel opens automatically when pit entry or a stop is detected and stays open until the end of the out-lap. It can be collapsed manually; switching sections preserves its state.
• Fixed a single race being split into multiple sessions when continuation after a pit stop is confirmed. Incomplete laps are not used as complete recordings or reference laps.

Lap analysis

• Added analysis of the three sections with the greatest time loss against another compatible lap.
• Selecting a section zooms the charts and map together. The best suitable comparison lap can be selected; manual A/B comparison remains available.

Interface

• Made the dashboard more compact: engine and tyre panels have equal heights, as do the pedals and G-force panels. Spacing is consistent; the current-lap panel no longer stretches neighbouring rows.
• Deleting a session or lap now requires confirmation in a centred dialog styled to match the app. Cancel is selected by default; Esc and the close button work. Double-clicking does not send duplicate deletion requests.
• The Windows application starts maximized, retaining normal window controls and the taskbar.
• New interface elements and release notes are available in all 11 supported languages.

Limitations

• Pit-stop boundaries are inferred from telemetry, not official pit-lane lines. Total duration is not the time lost against a normal lap. A dash is shown when data is insufficient; tyre changes are inferred indirectly from temperatures.
• The detector has been tested on two recorded pit stops: one with refuelling and one without. Operation on every track and in every mode is not guaranteed; passing through without service may go undetected.
• Pit-stop events are currently available only during the live session and are not saved to the archive or included in exports.
• Loss analysis shows time differences over sections, not a proven cause of the loss. Suitable complete lap recordings are required.

Installation

Finish your run and export important sessions before updating. This release is for Windows x64. The OTA signature is not a Windows Authenticode signature and does not remove the SmartScreen warning.