FlightGear Scenery Database: Difference between revisions

FlightGear Scenery Database (view source)

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Deleted discussion of an obsolete functionality. Added a bit more information about what is seen on the screen and how to use the map.

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 https://scenery.flightgear.org/map/?z=3&lat=0.0&lon=0.0
-Zoom in to the place of you interest. If you zoom enough then the dots change to big red arrows. Click on the arrow to see the thumbnail of the object. click on '''update''' to modify the object (model, position, orientation, elevation offset).  If you are sure that this object does not exist in real life then click on '''delete'''. If flightgear shows a skyscraper and in real life there is a communication tower then don't delete but update the object (generic skyscaper -> radio tower)
+Type an airport name in the dialog box or zoom in to your place of interest. If you zoom in enough, you will see any objects that have been placed in the area. Those objects will be shown as red or blue circles with arrows attached. To see information about an object, move the cursor over the object until the cursor changes to a pointed finger icon and click. A popup will appear containing information about the object.
+Unique items are shown as blue circles. Shared items are shown as red circles.
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