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Production version 2.2 released

On July 13, 2008, production version 2.2 was made available.

Version 2.2 replaces version 2.0 as the current "production" version, recommended for first-time users. Please see the next section for download and install information.
Test version 2.3.6 released

Test version 2.3.6 was made available on November 16, 2008.

JMRI 2.3.6 is the most recent test release, containing the latest and greatest JMRI updates. For more information, including the links to download a copy, please see the release note. Version 2.2 is the current "production" version, recommended for first-time users.

JMRI 2.2 - Production release

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If you've never installed a version of this program before, please read the installation guide (on the left) for your computer type and layout hardware. They will show you how to install the things that are needed before the program will run.

Installation guides: Windows, MacOS X, Linux

Layout connection: Atlas Commander, C/MRI, Digitrax, EasyDCC, Fleischmann, Hornby, Lenz, Lionel TMCC, NCE, RPS, Oak Tree Systems, Protrak Grapevine, Roco, SPROG, Uhlenbrock Intellibox, Wangrow, Zimo MX-1, ZTC

If you've previously installed a working version of the program, you only need to download and install one of the files listed here.

Download:

Notes:

If you're looking to download Rodney Black's CATS application, see the CATS download page.

JMRI - Developer releases

As the program develops, we also produce test versions. You may want to try these, as new features will show up in them first. They are announced in the JMRI users email group.

For more information on the rough development schedule, please see the JMRI road map.
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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.6

Test version 2.3.6 was made available on November 16, 2008.

Some key changes include

  • Improved Throttle options: You can now label what each function key does for each locomotive in DecoderPro, and have those automatically shown when you open a throttle for that locomotive.
  • Tools to make it easier to download new decoder definitions from a local file or via the Internet.

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.6 Release Notes

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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.5

Test version 2.3.5 was made available on November 1, 2008.

Some key changes include

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.5 Release Notes

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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.4

Test version 2.3.4 was made available on October 8, 2008.

JMRI 2.3.4 was released to fix a Windows-related problem in JMRI 2.3.3, which is replaces.

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.4 Release Notes

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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.3

Test version 2.3.3 was made available on October 5, 2008.

Some key changes include

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.3 Release Notes

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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.2

Test version 2.3.2 was made available on August 30, 2008.

JMRI 2.3.2 was released to fix a problem with the Layout editor inadvertantly introduced in JMRI 2.3.1. If you've downloaded and installed JMRI 2.3.1, we recommend you download and install JMRI 2.3.2.

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.2 Release Notes

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JMRI Developer Release 2.3.1

Test version 2.3.1 was made available on August 25, 2008.

Some key changes include

  • Comment fields in the Turnout, Sensor, etc tables so you can document your work
  • Much improved support for
  • Improved handling of F9-F28 on Digitrax systems,
  • New features in the Layout Editor,
  • Web access for JMRI windows,
  • A new "C/MRI simulator" selection for when you really need to play with JMRI, but aren't near the layout,
  • Several new and improved decoder definitions,
  • Many small improvements to the usability and reliability.

For the complete list of changes and download links, see: JMRI 2.3.1 Release Notes

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