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{{note|All users of TerraMaster need to update to v1.2 or later. Previous versions used to download the scenery from Google Code, which has become archived (read-only) as of January 2016. See also [https://github.com/open744/terramaster/issues/9 TerraMaster issue #9].}} | |||
{{Infobox Software | {{Infobox Software | ||
|title = TerraMaster | |title = TerraMaster | ||
|logo = | |logo = | ||
|image = TerraMaster r32 - Global view.png | |image = TerraMaster r32 - Global view.png | ||
|developedby = reeed | |developedby = reeed, portree kid | ||
|initialrelease = | |initialrelease = July 18, 2011 | ||
|latestrelease = | |latestrelease = January 30, 2019 (v2.03) | ||
|writtenin = Java | |writtenin = Java (1.8) | ||
|os = | |os = | ||
|platform = | |platform = Cross-platform | ||
|developmentstatus = | |developmentstatus = | ||
|type = Scenery manager | |type = Scenery manager | ||
|license = | |license = [[GNU GPL]] v2 | ||
|website = | |website = https://portree-kid.github.io/terramaster/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''TerraMaster''' is a graphical [[scenery]] manager that gives you a quick overview of your scenery and makes it easier to maintain that scenery. TerraMaster is a cross platform stand alone application written in Java that synchronises [[TerraSync]] scenery tiles you select with the FlightGear Scenery Database. You can delete scenery tiles if the TerraSync scenery directory takes too much space, and you can also search for airports. | '''TerraMaster''' is a graphical [[scenery]] manager that gives you a quick overview of your scenery and makes it easier to maintain that scenery. TerraMaster is a cross platform stand alone application written in Java that synchronises [[TerraSync]] scenery tiles you select with the FlightGear Scenery Database. You can delete scenery tiles if the TerraSync scenery directory takes too much space, and you can also search for airports. | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
=== Map === | === Map === | ||
When TerraMaster starts it will show a map of the Earth. The map can be zoomed and one or more | When TerraMaster starts it will show a map of the Earth. The map can be zoomed and one or more 1x1 degree tiles can be selected before they are synced or deleted. All the airports within a tile can be shown, and airports can be searched for and be shown. | ||
=== Icons === | === Icons === | ||
The top row contains a status field, two groups of icon buttons, a search field and a sync progress bar. The icons will be grayed out when they can not be used. For more detailed directions, see the section | The top row contains a status field, two groups of icon buttons, a search field and a sync progress bar. The icons will be grayed out when they can not be used. For more detailed directions, see the section [[#Using|Using]] below. From left to right: | ||
* ''Status field''. Shows the name of the tile that was last selected. | * ''Status field''. Shows the name of the tile that was last selected. | ||
* ''Sync icon''. Syncs the tiles currently selected. | * ''Sync icon''. Syncs the tiles currently selected. | ||
* ''Clock icon''. Syncs old tiles. | |||
* ''Flight icon''. Opens a dialog to help selecting a route. | |||
* ''Trash can icon''. Deletes the currently selected tiles. | * ''Trash can icon''. Deletes the currently selected tiles. | ||
* ''Eye icon''. Shows all airports in the first selected tile of the currently selected tiles. | * ''Eye icon''. Shows all airports in the first selected tile of the currently selected tiles. | ||
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'''Start the update and/or download''' clicking the "sync" icon. The tiles will be downloaded starting from the first tile you selected and proceed in order of distance from it. If you are downloading tiles for a long flight you should then begin by selecting a tile close to the departure airport. | '''Start the update and/or download''' clicking the "sync" icon. The tiles will be downloaded starting from the first tile you selected and proceed in order of distance from it. If you are downloading tiles for a long flight you should then begin by selecting a tile close to the departure airport. | ||
=== Syncing old tiles === | |||
'''Start the update and/or download''' clicking the 2nd "sync" icon. All previously downloaded tiles that are older than the age given in the settings, will be downloaded. | |||
=== Deleting tiles === | === Deleting tiles === | ||
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Be warned that the search function is rather slow as it uses a web query to mpmap.flightgear.org and that it also doesn't tell if there was no airports found. | Be warned that the search function is rather slow as it uses a web query to mpmap.flightgear.org and that it also doesn't tell if there was no airports found. | ||
== Video tutorial == | |||
Here is a short video tutorial: | |||
{{#ev:youtube|YxWV4wk_dHw}} | |||
== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
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Before installing, make sure you have Java 6 or higher, as it is needed. | Before installing, make sure you have Java 6 or higher, as it is needed. | ||
# Download the newest version of TerraMaster from the [https://github.com/ | # Download the newest version of TerraMaster from the [https://github.com/Portree-Kid/terramaster/releases releases page]. | ||
# Create a shortcut or script that runs <code>java -jar terramaster.jar</code>. | # Create a shortcut or script that runs <code>java -jar terramaster.jar</code>. | ||
# When running TerraMaster the first time, click the "gear" icon and select the folder where your TerraSync scenery is located. On some machines you might have to manually edit the property file to have it pointing to the TerraSync directory. | # When running TerraMaster the first time, click the "gear" icon and select the folder where your TerraSync scenery is located. On some machines you might have to manually edit the property file to have it pointing to the TerraSync directory. | ||
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== Models == | == Models == | ||
Don't forget that the contents of / | <strike>Don't forget that the contents of <tt>''TerraSync/Models''</tt> will have to be copied to <tt>''[[$FG_ROOT]]/Models''</tt> for them to be visible.</strike> | ||
{{note|Since at least FG v3.4, it is no longer necessary to move or copy the <tt>''TerraSync/Models''</tt> folder. FlightGear will find and use the models in the <tt>''TerraSync/Models''</tt> directory with no problems.}} | |||
== Related content == | == Related content == | ||
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== External link == | == External link == | ||
* | * {{forum link|title=TerraMaster: a new scenery manager|t=12050}} | ||
[[Category:Scenery software]] | [[Category:Scenery software]] | ||
[[Category:Java]] | [[Category:Java]] | ||