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| latestrelease = 1.5.2 (February 6, 2010) | | latestrelease = 1.5.2 (February 6, 2010) | ||
| writtenin = C++ | | writtenin = C++ | ||
| os = All 32-bit MS Windows (95/98/NT/2000/XP)<br>All POSIX (Linux/BSD/UNIX-like) | | os = All 32-bit MS Windows (95/98/NT/2000/XP)<br />All POSIX (Linux/BSD/UNIX-like) | ||
| developmentstatus = Active (2002-) | | developmentstatus = Active (2002-) | ||
| license = [[GNU General Public License]] | | license = [[GNU General Public License]] | ||
| website = http://sourceforge.net/projects/fgrun | | website = http://sourceforge.net/projects/fgrun | ||
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'''FlightGear Launch Control''' ('''FGRun''') is a graphical frontend for [[FlightGear]], distributed and developed separately at [http://sourceforge.net/projects/fgrun] SourceForge. However, it was included in officially distributed binaries for FlightGear, even though it is not technically a part the FlightGear program, like several other frontends (see also [[FlightGear related projects]]). FGRun allows one to choose options more easily than with the [[ | '''FlightGear Launch Control''' ('''FGRun''') is a graphical frontend for [[FlightGear]], distributed and developed separately at [http://sourceforge.net/projects/fgrun] SourceForge. However, it was included in officially distributed binaries for FlightGear, even though it is not technically a part the FlightGear program, like several other frontends (see also [[FlightGear related projects]]). FGRun allows one to choose options more easily than with the [[Command Line Parameters|command line]]. | ||
The application has two main parts: | The application has two main parts: | ||
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=== Page One - Paths === | === Page One - Paths === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-page1.jpg|thumb]] | ||
In the first page, the paths needed by FGRun are recalled and can be set. If FGRun was installed with a binary package, either under Windows or Linux, these paths are normally initialized by the installation procedure. | In the first page, the paths needed by FGRun are recalled and can be set. If FGRun was installed with a binary package, either under Windows or Linux, these paths are normally initialized by the installation procedure. | ||
The 'Executable' box is the full path to the FlightGear program. One can choose it directly using the file selection dialog that pops up when the folder button is hit. | The 'Executable' box is the full path to the FlightGear program. One can choose it directly using the file selection dialog that pops up when the folder button is hit. | ||
The '[[$ | The '[[$FG ROOT|FG_ROOT]]' field is the full path to the FlightGear Base Package (data directory). If this path is wrong, no [[Aircraft]] would be displayed and FlightGear won't run. | ||
The '[[ | The '[[FG SCENERY]]' list is the path list to [[scenery]] folders. These folders usually have a 'Terrain', and optionally a 'Objects' , subfolders. One add a new path with the 'Add...' button. Priorities among folders are managed with the up and down arrows. | ||
The 'Airports Cache' field shows the location of the file that stores the [[:Category:Airports|airport]] ids found in the scenery. It is faster to access that file than to scan scenery directories to build the airport list. It is possible to delete that file if things go wrong. That will force a new scan when the third page will be shown. | The 'Airports Cache' field shows the location of the file that stores the [[:Category:Airports|airport]] ids found in the scenery. It is faster to access that file than to scan scenery directories to build the airport list. It is possible to delete that file if things go wrong. That will force a new scan when the third page will be shown. | ||
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=== Page two - Aircraft Selection === | === Page two - Aircraft Selection === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-page2.jpg|thumb]] | ||
The second page, usually the first page seen by users when starting fgrun, is the aircraft selection page. It shows the list of aircraft found in <tt>[[$ | The second page, usually the first page seen by users when starting fgrun, is the aircraft selection page. It shows the list of aircraft found in <tt>[[$FG ROOT]]/Aircraft</tt> and the model of the selected aircraft, spinning. | ||
=== Page three - Airport Selection === | === Page three - Airport Selection === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-page3.jpg|thumb]] | ||
The third page is the Airport and Runway selection box. It only shows the content of the Airport Cache file, that should be the reflect of the content of the scenery folders. If a new scenery has been installed and doesn't show up, or an old scenery has been deleted and airport are still there, click on the 'Refresh' button to rescan the scenery directories. The scan occurs the first time or when the Airport Cache has been deleted. | The third page is the Airport and Runway selection box. It only shows the content of the Airport Cache file, that should be the reflect of the content of the scenery folders. If a new scenery has been installed and doesn't show up, or an old scenery has been deleted and airport are still there, click on the 'Refresh' button to rescan the scenery directories. The scan occurs the first time or when the Airport Cache has been deleted. | ||
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=== Page four - Options and Run === | === Page four - Options and Run === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-page4.jpg|thumb]] | ||
The last page shows common options without the need to go to the Advanced section. | The last page shows common options without the need to go to the Advanced section. | ||
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The advanced options dialog can be opened through clicking the 'Advanced' button on the last (fourth) page of the launcher. | The advanced options dialog can be opened through clicking the 'Advanced' button on the last (fourth) page of the launcher. | ||
===General=== | === General === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a01.jpg|thumb|General]] | ||
* '''FG_SCENERY:''' Where's your [[scenery]] saved on your computer? | * '''FG_SCENERY:''' Where's your [[scenery]] saved on your computer? | ||
* '''Control:''' Which controller do you use? | * '''Control:''' Which controller do you use? | ||
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* '''Language:''' The language of FlightGear. | * '''Language:''' The language of FlightGear. | ||
===Features=== | === Features === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a02.jpg|thumb|Features]] | ||
* '''Game Mode:''' The full screen game mode. | * '''Game Mode:''' The full screen game mode. | ||
* '''Random Objects:''' Enable random [[scenery]] objects. | * '''Random Objects:''' Enable random [[scenery]] objects. | ||
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* '''AI Traffic:''' Enable [[AI traffic]]. | * '''AI Traffic:''' Enable [[AI traffic]]. | ||
===Flight Model=== | === Flight Model === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a03.jpg|thumb|Flight Model]] | ||
===Freeze=== | === Freeze === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a04.jpg|thumb|Freeze]] | ||
* '''Freeze:''' Start paused'. | * '''Freeze:''' Start paused'. | ||
===Initial Position=== | === Initial Position === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a05.jpg|thumb|Initial Position]] | ||
* '''Longitude:''' What's your longitude? | * '''Longitude:''' What's your longitude? | ||
* '''Latitude:''' What's your latitude? | * '''Latitude:''' What's your latitude? | ||
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* '''Airspeed:''' Your airspeed in knots. | * '''Airspeed:''' Your airspeed in knots. | ||
===Rendering=== | === Rendering === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a06.jpg|thumb|Rendering]] | ||
* '''Clouds:''' Are there any clouds up in the air? | * '''Clouds:''' Are there any clouds up in the air? | ||
* '''3D Clouds:''' Are the clouds 3D? | * '''3D Clouds:''' Are the clouds 3D? | ||
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* '''FOV:''' Field of View angle. | * '''FOV:''' Field of View angle. | ||
===Time=== | === Time === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a07.jpg|thumb|Time]] | ||
* '''Time match local:''' Synchronisize simulation time with local time. | * '''Time match local:''' Synchronisize simulation time with local time. | ||
* '''Time of day:''' What's the time of the day? | * '''Time of day:''' What's the time of the day? | ||
===Network=== | === Network === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a08.jpg|thumb|Network]] | ||
* '''Callsign:''' your callsign for the network. This is used to recognize other pilots and for tracking your flights. | * '''Callsign:''' your callsign for the network. This is used to recognize other pilots and for tracking your flights. | ||
'''See:''' [[Multiplayer Howto]] | '''See:''' [[Multiplayer Howto]] | ||
===Input/Output=== | === Input/Output === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a09.jpg|thumb|Input/Output]] | ||
===Avionics=== | === Avionics === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a10.jpg|thumb|Avionics]] | ||
===Properties=== | === Properties === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a11.jpg|thumb|Properties]] | ||
This is where you could edit or add new property commands. It's same as configuring the [[command line]] with <tt>--prop:...</tt>. | This is where you could edit or add new property commands. It's same as configuring the [[command line]] with <tt>--prop:...</tt>. | ||
=== Debugging === | === Debugging === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a12.jpg|thumb|Debugging]] | ||
* '''Log Level:''' The lower the log level, the less errors you'll see. A higher log level can increase the loading time extremely. | * '''Log Level:''' The lower the log level, the less errors you'll see. A higher log level can increase the loading time extremely. | ||
* '''Trace Read Properties:''' | * '''Trace Read Properties:''' | ||
* '''Trace Write Properties:''' | * '''Trace Write Properties:''' | ||
=== Environment === | === Environment === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a13.jpg|thumb|Environment]] | ||
=== Weather === | === Weather === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a14.jpg|thumb|Weather]] | ||
* '''Wind Direction:''' Direction of the wind. | * '''Wind Direction:''' Direction of the wind. | ||
* '''Heading:''' Directon wind is coming from. | * '''Heading:''' Directon wind is coming from. | ||
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=== Clouds === | === Clouds === | ||
[[ | [[File:fgrun-wiki-a15.jpg|thumb|Clouds]] | ||
* '''Elevation:''' How high (in feet) are the clouds? | * '''Elevation:''' How high (in feet) are the clouds? | ||
* '''Thickness:''' How thick (in feet) are the clouds? | * '''Thickness:''' How thick (in feet) are the clouds? | ||
==Related content== | == Related content == | ||
* [[FGo!]], a simple GUI front-end for FlightGear written in Python | * [[FGo!]], a simple GUI front-end for FlightGear written in Python | ||
* [[JFlightWizard]], another graphical frontend | * [[JFlightWizard]], another graphical frontend | ||
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[[Category:GPL]] | [[Category:GPL]] | ||