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:''See [[Howto:Multiplayer]] for how to set-up multiplay.'' | :''See [[Howto:Multiplayer]] for how to set-up multiplay.'' | ||
[[File:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|270px|A | [[File:MP_Server.jpg|thumb|270px|A satellite view of the area around [[San Francisco International Airport]].]] | ||
'''MPMap''' is | '''MPMap''' is a utility that shows [[aircraft]], flying in the [[FlightGear]] world, on a world map. Besides that, it also provides access to navigation data such as [[ILS]] frequencies, runway numbers, and fixes. As it makes use of Google Maps, one can choose between map or satellite view. | ||
Currently there | Currently, there are 4 servers providing MPMap: | ||
*[http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02] | *[http://mpmap02.flightgear.org mpmap02] | ||
*[http://mpmap03.flightgear.org mpmap03] | *[http://mpmap03.flightgear.org mpmap03] | ||
*[http://geoffair.org/fg/map-test2/map-test.html geoffair] | *[http://geoffair.org/fg/map-test2/map-test.html geoffair] | ||
[http://mpmap.fgprc.org FGPRC] | |||
== Using the map == | == Using the map == | ||
* You can minimize this menu dock by clicking on the title (where the "FGMap - server name - pilots: n" is). Click on it again to bring up this menu again. | * You can minimize this menu dock by clicking on the title (where the "FGMap - server name - pilots: n" is). Click on it again to bring up this menu again. | ||
* The icon at the top right hand corner of the menu box gives you a permanent link to current view of the map, which includes the current zoom level, map type, and pilots that map is following. | * The icon at the top right-hand corner of the menu box gives you a permanent link to the current view of the map, which includes the current zoom level, map type, and pilots that map is following. | ||
[[File:MP_Map_Pilots.jpg|thumb|270px]] | [[File:MP_Map_Pilots.jpg|thumb|270px]] | ||
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=== Pilots === | === Pilots === | ||
* You can pan to a pilot by clicking on the callsign/name. | * You can pan to a pilot by clicking on the callsign/name. | ||
* You can "follow" and track a pilot by ticking the checkbox of a pilot. This means that pilot will always be visible on the map. You can follow more than one pilot, and the map will pan and zoom automatically. | * You can "follow" and track a pilot by ticking the checkbox of a pilot. This means that the pilot will always be visible on the map. You can follow more than one pilot, and the map will pan and zoom automatically. | ||
* You can filter the pilot list by entering a Part of the Callsign or Aircraft. | * You can filter the pilot list by entering a Part of the Callsign or Aircraft. | ||
=== NAV === | === NAV === | ||
* You can search for navaids by string using the lookup input field. You could start the lookup by pressing Enter or clicking on the [[File:Mpmap_nav_search.gif|caption]] button after typing in the lookup string. | * You can search for navaids by a string using the lookup input field. You could start the lookup by pressing Enter or clicking on the [[File:Mpmap_nav_search.gif|caption]] button after typing in the lookup string. | ||
* Lookup results are shown in the lower part of the menu. You can view and pan to the navaid by clicking on each navaid result. | * Lookup results are shown in the lower part of the menu. You can view and pan to the navaid by clicking on each navaid result. | ||
* You can search for all navaids visible in the current map view by clicking on the [[File:Mpmap_nav_inview.gif|caption]] button. | * You can search for all navaids visible in the current map view by clicking on the [[File:Mpmap_nav_inview.gif|caption]] button. | ||
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[[File:MP_Map_Settings.jpg|thumb|270px]] | [[File:MP_Map_Settings.jpg|thumb|270px]] | ||
=== Settings === | === Settings === | ||
* You can choose how the pilot label will be shown on the map. Currently there are 4 modes: | * You can choose how the pilot label will be shown on the map. Currently, there are 4 modes: | ||
** off - labels are always off. | ** off - labels are always off. | ||
** always - labels will be shown for all pilots at any time. | ** always - labels will be shown for all pilots at any time. | ||
** follow always - labels will only be shown for pilots which are selected for "follow" in the pilot tab. | ** follow always - labels will only be shown for pilots which are selected for "follow" in the pilot tab. | ||
** mouse over only - labels will only be shown when you move your mouse over the icon of a pilot. | ** mouse over only - labels will only be shown when you move your mouse over the icon of a pilot. | ||
* You can choose how the icon is displayed for each pilot on the map. Currently there are 3 modes: | * You can choose how the icon is displayed for each pilot on the map. Currently, there are 3 modes: | ||
** normal - a normal red aircraft icon. | ** normal - a normal red aircraft icon. | ||
** photo - a photographic icon, not available for all aircraft. | ** photo - a photographic icon, not available for all aircraft. | ||
** dot - a simple red dot, | ** dot - a simple red dot, similar to an ATC radar. | ||
* You can turn on or off the trails of pilots with the "Pilot trails" checkbox. | * You can turn on or off the trails of pilots with the "Pilot trails" checkbox. | ||
* You can turn on or off the "Zoom/Pan to all pilots" mode with the corresponding checkbox. When this mode is enabled, all pilots will be "followed" automatically at all time. That also means any new pilots joining will be followed automatically too. | * You can turn on or off the "Zoom/Pan to all pilots" mode with the corresponding checkbox. When this mode is enabled, all pilots will be "followed" automatically at all time. That also means any new pilots joining will be followed automatically too. | ||