CustomDraw Map Documentation

The CustomDraw Map Guidebook documents use of the XML map variables available in FS9 and FSX and key differences between the two versions. This guidebook is a companion to the FS9GPS Module guidebook released in 2011.

The guidebook is available by download from the BlackBox website:

BlackBox - Robbie McElrath's website

In addition to the map variables, the guide discusses calibration of CustomDraw map and XML gauge scales so that the following types of applications are possible:

- Transform mouse X and Y into longitude and latitude
- Create map overlays for the CustomDraw base
- Coordinate rotation for TrackUp=1
- TAWS map
- TCAS map overlay using ITrafficInfo variables
- Mouse click distance, bearing, latitude and longitude
- Nearest search centered on a mouse click point rather than user's aircraft
- Add a flight plan waypoint by mouse click
- Stationary Map vs. Moving Map

A fully functional XML gauge is also available that demonstrates all of the above applications. The example gauge requires installation of Tom Aguilo’s XMLVars which can be freely downloaded from:

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