Recent news:
10.3.2012: Version 12.03 for desktop and Android is released!
In this release the version numbering scheme has been changed. From now on the version number is YY.MM indicating the year and month of the release. Bug fix releases are indicated by an added ".1".
This also marks the first release for Android devices. In this first release you can open files and examine existing simulations, stability data and motor files. The Android port is thanks to work by Kevin Ruland.
Enhancements in the desktop version include saving designs in RKT format thanks to Doug Pedrick, configurable stage separation events, guided help tours and displaying the computed motor designation class. The application has also been translated to Italian by Mauro Biasutti and Russian by the Sky Dart Team.
24.11.2011: Version 1.1.9 is released!
For this version Richard Graham has implemented geodetic computation methods, which take into account the curvature of the Earth and the coriolis effect. The computation method is selected by the Geodetic calculations option in the simulation options. It's not (yet) a full spherical computation model, but should be accurate enough for almost all sub-orbital needs.
Doug Pedrick has also enhanced the printing system with the ability to print fin positioning guides, transition templates and nose cone profiles. Other smaller enhancements and bug fixes are also included.
25.8.2011: Version 1.1.8 is released!
This release contains bug fixes to the optimization methods. It also contains a workaround to a JRE bug that prevents running OpenRocket on some builds of Java 7.
The web pages have also been somewhat updated and Boris du Reau has created a separate site for coordinating the localization efforts for OpenRocket.
Ready packages
These are packages ready for use and are the recommended download for normal users. They are pre-packaged with motor thrust curves from thrustcurve.org.
OpenRocket requires Java version 6 or later. The Sun Java Runtime is recommended.
Desktop version
This is the latest version of the desktop version of OpenRocket. It contains the latest and greatest features, and runs on any system supporting Java.
OpenRocket can be started in most graphical environments (including Windows) by double-clicking the package icon. No installation is required.
From the command line OpenRocket can be started by java -jar OpenRocket-12.03.jar
Android version
The Android version allows opening OpenRocket files, viewing simulations and motors. Later versions will allow running simulations as well.
The Android version is thanks to the fantastic work by Kevin Ruland.
Installation:
- Go to Settings → Applications and check Unknown sources.
- Download OpenRocket-Android-12.03.apk on your device and accept installation.
Source code and older versions
Source packages and older versions of OpenRocket are available in the SourceForge repository.
Alternatively, the most recent development version can be obtained from the SVN repository. It can be retrieved simply using the command
$ svn co https://openrocket.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/openrocket/trunk OpenRocket
The above URL may be used to connect to the repository with other Subversion clients as well.
