What's new in the Kanda app

App updates

• All content is now built into the app, so you no longer need to download each scenario individually.
• On PC, the app is now downloaded and installed via our new Launcher application, replacing the previous method through the Microsoft Store.

 Core VTP Updates

• Fixed the coloring of the laser pointer button.
• Corrected the coloring logic for quick-menu buttons.
• Name tag scaling now adjusts based on the player's distance for easier readability.

GWO Lift User Updates

• Bug fixes have been applied.

 Core VTP Updates

• General system updates and bug fixes.
• Updated Microphone permission check.
• The "Muted" state of the player is now retained between joined rooms.
• PC users can now drag items out of the inventory vertically.
• A new 'refresh' button has been added to the files menu.
• The login screen UI has been updated for a smoother experience.
• The teleport sound has been refreshed.
• Courses not subscribed to now display their names when creating rooms in the lobby.
  
  

Basic Technical Training Updates 

Major rework is coming to the BTT courses, this updates won't be included in the latest version of the app but get ready for them in the next app updates!

BTT Electrical model updates

We're excited to announce several enhancements to the BTT Electrical model. Here's what's new: 

• Scale ratios are also displayed in Theory room.
• Several bug fixes have been applied.

• Instructor feature has been added.

BTT Mechanical model updates

There have been several updates to the BTT Mechanical model. Here's what's new: 

• User can now examine new objects in Theory room, such as, break disc, grease pump.

• Hydraulic torque wrench and hydraulic tensioner have been removed from the course.

• Improvement in the Calliper interaction.

• Instructor feature has been added.

BTT Hydraulic preview updates 

We are in the development phase with BTT Hydraulic. As always, we would love your feedback and hope that you will enjoy the early access. Please check out the new training course and test its capabilities. 

• Hydraulic pump exercise has been removed.
• Mechanical related components, such as break disc, rotor lock, cooling system, have been removed from both Theory Room and Nacelle exercise.

• Instructor feature has been added.

 Slinger Signaller model updates 

• In transfer vessel, user has two type of resets now;

  • Full reset: which resets all of the loads

  • Normal reset: which resets only uncompleted loads

• Several bugfixes have been applied.

• Instructor feature has been added.

Core VTP Updates

• “Mute all” functionality has been added for instructors, which will help them to mute all trainees.

• General system updates and bug fixes.

• Re-scaled the VR menu.

• Introduced a 3-dots loading animation in the loading screen.

• Improvements and changes

  • Improve player voice roll-off distances to be more persistent with other sounds

• Fixes

  • Fixed an issue with log out button not functioning

BTT Electrical preview and GWO Lift User Course

Similar to the BTT Mechanical preview, the BTT Electrical preview and GWO Lift User Course now also support 8 languages for static texts within the scene.

Core VTP Updates

• Remote access implementation: We have introduced remote access capabilities, allowing instructors and administrators to enable “Customer Success” team to gain access to organisation up to two weeks.
• Fixed session re-joining issue causing player resets.
• Implemented speech and mute indicators on player name tags.
• Added a convenient "Return to start" button in the menu.
• Temporarily removed loading screen disclaimers for smoother access.
• Addressed errors related to entity creation and destruction.
• Enhanced logic for email verification.
  

Lobby

Polish language support has been added to lobby.

App Updates

• We have updated the lobby:

  • The "Add Session" panel will now show the download status next to each scenario.
  • You can queue scenarios for download, without having to create a session first.
    
    

• There has been localization improvements with more translations included and better support for right-to-left text.

• New welcome screen UI which prompts you to select a language and a user name if needed.

• Stability improvements:
  • Made fixes and improvements to stability in the lobby screen under certain network conditions.
  • Improved handling of when there are stability issues with multi-player services.
  • Improved user feedback and error handling in the lobby.

BTT Hydraulic preview

As always, we want the industry to give us feedback on our upcoming courses. We are now in a state of development with BTT-H, where we would like to share the module with the world.

Please dive into the new content and test its capabilities.

• Get introduced to the BTT-H Course.
• Get familiar with the appropriate PPE for handling hydraulic systems.
• Learn about Pascals Law and simple hydraulic systems in the Arcade Room.

Please note that the course is under development, so you might experience some weird behaviors. We would love some feedback on your experiences.

Onboarding to Offshore update

With the December update, we introduce two modes in our OtO course: Full version or a sneak peek.

Full version: In the full version, the user will have to stop by the locker room and equip the needed PPE for the experience.
Sneak peek: If you want to give the attendees of the VR environment a shorter introduction, the locker room can be in the beginning of the module

Menu update

We have made some minor changes to our menu, including:

• When the user leaves the proximity of the menu it closes by itself.
• New animation and sound when enabling and disabling the menu.
• The close button has been moved further away from the "join lobby" button.

Onboarding to Offshore experience

Dive into offshore wind environments with our new course! Perfect for entry-level wind technicians and those curious about VR’s benefits in this field.

This experience takes you all the way from donning your PPE before onboarding a transfer vessel that takes you to an offshore turbine, to entering the tower and stepping inside a nacelle. Throughout the experience, you are met with learning content that gives you an introduction to the environment and lets you familiarize yourself with the experience of going to an offshore wind turbine. 

New menu

Explore our revamped menu for an enhanced user experience in VR. Upload and preview files via the web dashboard - now supporting images and video that you can spawn in to the training simulations. View course tasks right from the menu on your left hand for better navigation.

Audio improvements

Enjoy crystal-clear communication in noisy VR environments. We’ve fine-tuned audio to prioritize your voice while reducing background noise.

PPE update: Insulated gloves

Equipping insulated gloves in GWO courses? Your VR hands now sport black rubber gloves for added realism.

GWO SLS enhancements

Your feedback matters! We’ve made improvements: realistic choker knots, proper hook attachments, and easier VR hand signaling. Please, keep the feedback coming so we can improve our training course even more! 

Updated prerequisites for GWO Lift User

What is new?

Previously, it has been recommended to complete the GWO Working at Height before the GWO Lift User course. However, as of today, GWO has formally stated that it is a requirement that participants must have a valid GWO Working at Height, GWO Wind Limited Access or equivalent training covering PPE for Working at Height before completing the  GWO Lift User Course in virtual reality.

What does that mean?

In practice, the participant must have a valid certificate following the definition above when you upload the LU certificate to Winda. Otherwise, the GWO Lift User certificate will not be valid.

At Kanda, we continuously have a dialogue with GWO about updating the standards to support digital training. We fully support whatever changes and initiatives from GWO to ensure safe training with high quality – no matter physical or digital.

GWO Course Updates

GWO Slinger Signaller Preview:

In the final course exercise, which we call Lift Ops, we’ve integrated all aspects of the dynamic exercises in an offshore environment. Here, you can control a real-size crane to configure and lift multiple loads from a vessel to a platform.

Slinger Signaller is out for Preview, meaning all our users will have full access to the course material. We do this because we love your feedback! 

GWO Lift User:

We've gotten a lot of good feedback from our users at the training centers. From that, we've decided to add a few extra features to the lift simulation: 

• Added emergency stops to controller in simulation tower lift
  - Emergency stops can now be used on the internal and exterior control device, when doing training in the simulation tower. 

• Added automatic control device in simulation tower lift
  - The exterior control device can now be used in the simulation tower when being in "training mode." Please note that the lift has to be turned on before using this panel.

Update your application

We will push the update this Saturday 30.09, so when you start training again, be prepared for a few minutes of updates. All users will have to update the app and download course content again from the VR set to get the newest version of the training. 

GWO Course Updates

GWO Lift User: 

• We've added the ability to reset each exercise in the Lift User course, making it easier to train larger groups.
  
  
• Based on instructor feedback, we have also updated the simulation of the lift to more realistically align with reality. More specifically, the arrestor device locking mechanism now works, and prevents the lift from descending if activated.

GWO BTT Electrical Preview:

• We've added a terminal rail to the electrical cabinets to ensure compliance with GWO standards.
  
  

GWO Slinger Signaller Preview:

We're making good progress on this course and are excited to share the latest developments with you:

• You'll now find interactive 2D posters throughout the course covering essential learning topics.
  
  

• We've made several fixes and improvements in the equipment room, including adding a shipping container load with support for spreader beam.

• To enhance your learning experience on signaling for a crane, we've implemented a mini-game that uses gesture recognition technology to detect hand signals and provide feedback. Additionally, you can use a radio to control our interactive miniature crane and watch it respond in real-time.

Streamlined Billing Process

We've streamlined our billing process, making it easier for our staff to issue licenses directly to your organization. This will allow us to better serve and support you. 

• We replaced credit card payment with the ability to simply request more licenses online. 
  
  
• This means you will not have to pay upfront for the licenses you use and will simply receive an invoice for the amount you spend instead. 

Overall improvements

As part of this update, we have made some overall improvements to the app:

You can now have sessions in the Classroom

• The Classroom is a space to meet and present, using the integrated PDF viewer lectern.
• In the future, some courses may be available as “breakouts” that can be joined from within the Classroom.

Sessions can be locked using a PIN code.

• This is an easy way to restrict access to a given training session.
• When creating your session, choose a 4-digit PIN which other participants must enter to join the session.
  

GWO Lift User

We have made some under-the-hood improvements and minor fixes

GWO BTT Electrical

We are now launching the GWO BTT Electrical in Preview for our users to try.  In this course, the trainee acquires the skills required to carry out basic electrical tasks on a wind installation.

Using interactive and engaging exercises, the trainee will:

• Learn the basics about electricity such as AC, DC, and Ohm’s Law.
• Learn about common electrical components.
• Perform a “lock-out-tag-out” procedure.
• Perform measurements in electrical cabinets and components.
• Identify electrical components in a turbine.

Cloud/management dashboard

We are simplifying subscription management by introducing “tokens”.

• Using tokens, you can quickly purchase a pool of licenses and assign them to users on Kanda’s standard courses
• This update will provide better support for B2B use cases such as bulk purchasing of licenses