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* for Linux: OpenRadar.sh
* for Linux: OpenRadar.sh
* for OSX: OpenRadar.jar
* for OSX: OpenRadar.jar
At Startup you will always be welcomed by the “OpenRadar – Welcome”. That window presents 4 TABs to define your preferences:
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|[[File:OpenRadar - Welcome-Linux.png|thumb|Welcome - Select Airport]]
|| [[File:OpenRadar- Settings-linux.png|thumb|Settings - Communication]]
|| [[File:OpenRadar-Flightplans-Linux.png|thumb|Flightplans]]
|| [[File:OpenRadar - Tweaks.png|thumb|Tweaks]]
|}
For all data there are standard values given as defaults. If you do change any values, they will be saved and presented to you during the next start.
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=== OpenRadar-Welcome - Select Airport ===
=== OpenRadar-Welcome - Select Airport ===
OpenRadar will always start with the most left Window in which you define the airport on which you want to operate:
[[File:OpenRadar - Welcome-Linux.png|thumb|right|Welcome - Select Airport]]
* '''If this is the first time you work with OpenRadar you first must check/set your options in all the other tabs!'''
OpenRadar will always start with this Window in which you define the airport on which you want to operate:
* '''If this is the first time you work with OpenRadar you first must check/set your options also in all the other tabs!'''
* If the wanted airport is not yet listed:
* If the wanted airport is not yet listed:
:* type the wanted airport ICAO (e.g. KSFO or EDDF or ...) into the inputline left of "search" and click onto "search"
** type the wanted airport ICAO (e.g. KSFO or EDDF or ...) into the inputline left of "search" and click onto "search"
::* if that ICAO code is available, then OpenRadar will list add it to the list
*** if that ICAO code is available, then OpenRadar will add it to the list
::* a single mouseclick onto the listed airport will activate that selection
*** then a single mouseclick onto one of the listed airports will activate that selection
:::* and will set a default into the "CallSign" field at the lower right corner. You may overwrite that here or later on during the session <small>(ref. chapter [[#Status_Informations]])</small>
*** and will set a default into the "CallSign" field at the lower right corner. You may overwrite that here or later on during the session <small>(ref. chapter [[#Status_Informations]])</small>
:::* then you can review all settings prior you click onto Start
** then you can review all settings prior you click onto Start
* If the wanted airport is already in the list of airports then you may directly start with a mouse-double-click onto that ICAO-code ''(or single click and then "Start" at the bottom)''
* If the wanted airport is already in the list of airports then you may directly start with a mouse-double-click onto that ICAO-code ''(or single click and then "Start" at the bottom)''
::* a double-click on it will order OpenRadar to search and load all the required data <small>(into your local file "OpenRadar/Data/ICAO")</small>
** a double-click on it will order OpenRadar to search and load all the required data <small>(into your local file "OpenRadar/Data/ICAO")</small>
::* that may take some time → wait till the "Ready" appears in the lower Textfield → then click onto "Start"
** that may take some time → wait till the "Ready" appears in the lower Textfield → then click onto "Start"
* To delete an airport form your PC delete its ICAO code out of your local directory "OpenRadar/Data/"
* To delete an airport form your PC delete its ICAO code out of your local directory "OpenRadar/Data/"


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=== Settings (Communication) ===
=== Settings (Communication) ===
[[File:OpenRadar- Settings-linux.png|thumb|right|Settings - Communication]]
This window lets you define your communication settings:
This window lets you define your communication settings:


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:If your airport is too small to be in that worldwide list, you can provide the code of another bigger airport with METAR data nearby in the sector.property file. But be aware that then your customers weather-settings may differ to yours, because they may use the standard FGFS-METAR-Source!
:If your airport is too small to be in that worldwide list, you can provide the code of another bigger airport with METAR data nearby in the sector.property file. But be aware that then your customers weather-settings may differ to yours, because they may use the standard FGFS-METAR-Source!


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=== Flightplans ===
=== Flightplans ===
You must define the Server for the distribution of FlightPlan data between all OpenRadar-ATCs. So activate "enable flightplan exchange" and insert the server address:
[[File:OpenRadar-Flightplans-Linux.png|thumb|tight|Flightplans]]
In order to exchange information’s about targets with other OpenRadar-locations, You must define the Server for the distribution of FlightPlan data between all OpenRadar-ATCs. So activate "enable flightplan exchange" and insert the server address:
<br>http://h2281805.stratoserver.net/FgFpServer/
<br>http://h2281805.stratoserver.net/FgFpServer/
<br>Under this address you can also check where ATC's are offering services right now.
<br>Under this address you can also check where ATC's are offering services right now.
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Please click on the "Check Settings" button to have your settings checked prior to continue:
Please click on the "Check Settings" button to have your settings checked prior to continue:


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=== Tweaks ===
=== Tweaks ===
[[File:OpenRadar - Tweaks.png|thumb|right|Tweaks]]
Select/enable according to the descriptions.
Select/enable according to the descriptions.
<br />Be aware that these option may influence the responstimes of your PC drastically!
<br />Be aware that these option may influence the responstimes of your PC drastically!
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=== FGFS ORCAM ===
[[File:OpenRadar_-_FGFS_ORCAM.png|thumb|right|FGFS ORCAM]]
This is an additive feature to OpenRadar, that enables you to view OpenRadar targets as Models - e.g. while they are taxiing on GND or are approaching/departing your airport. For this you can position your "Viewpoint" where you want and watch from there.
For details on how to install and operate see: [[OpenRadar_FGFS_ORCAM]]


== '''''Operating''''' ==
== '''''Operating''''' ==
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