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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: | |||
[http://www.robbiemcelrath.com/fs/guides/customdraw] | |||
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: | |||
[http://fsdeveloper.com/forum/downloa...do=file&id=105] | |||
[Category:Panel and Gauge Design] | |||
Revision as of 22:25, 14 January 2013
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:
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:
[Category:Panel and Gauge Design]
