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|[[File:OpenRadar- | |[[File:OpenRadar - Welcome-Linux.png|thumb|left|Welcome tab on Linux]]|| | ||
[[File:OpenRadar - | [[File:OpenRadar- Settings-linux.png|thumb|left|Settings tab on Linux]] | ||
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For all data there are standard values given as defaults. If you do change any values, they will be saved and presentet to you during the next start. | For all data there are standard values given as defaults. If you do change any values, they will be saved and presentet to you during the next start. | ||
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===='''1) FGcom'''==== | ===='''1) FGcom'''==== | ||
:OpenRadar can support up to 4 instances of FGcom in 2 ways: | :OpenRadar can support up to 4 instances of FGcom in 2 ways: | ||
:#It can start and controll | :#It can start and controll FgCom instances that operate in the background as sub-tasks of OpenRadar | ||
:#or just control manually started | :#or just control manually started FgCom-sessions. | ||
:You select these modes of operation by the “''' | :You select these modes of operation by the “'''FgComMode'''” selection: | ||
:'''a) Internal:''' | :'''a) Internal:''' FgCom(s) are started and controlled by OpenRadar | ||
::For this mode you have to define all available fields to tell OpenRader where your FGcom resides and what options shall be used: | ::For this mode you have to define all available fields to tell OpenRader where your FGcom resides and what options shall be used: | ||
::'''Path:''' Here you define where your FGcom is installed. | ::'''Path:''' Here you define where your FGcom is installed. | ||
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===='''3) METAR'''==== | ===='''3) METAR'''==== | ||
:OpenRadar retrieves the weather information via METAR messages from a server in the INTERNET. This information is being displayed and used to calculate the usability of runways and the air speed of the radar contacts. | :OpenRadar retrieves the weather information via METAR messages from a server in the INTERNET. This information is being displayed and used to calculate the usability of runways and the air speed of the radar contacts. | ||
: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 | :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! | ||
Please click on the verify button to have your settings checked! | Please click on the verify button to have your settings checked! | ||
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===Select Airport=== | ===Select Airport=== | ||
This is always the first window that you will see after starting OpenRadar. | This is always the first window that you will see after starting OpenRadar. | ||
But at first | But at first, the available airport list (e.g. EDDF, KOAK, in the center) will be empty. In order to define your future work-locations simply enter the airport code (ICAO) or a part of the name into the search field and hit “search”: The list below then shows the results found in the airport database delivered with OpenRadar. If an airport does already exist, it will be shown in the big center-field. | ||
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When you start OpenRadar later on, you will see this list of already downloaded airports. Double click onto one of them (or select one with one click and then click onto start) and you are in the ATC seat. | When you start OpenRadar later on, you will see this list of already downloaded airports. Double click onto one of them (or select one with one click and then click onto start) and you are in the ATC seat. | ||