"Configuring Plan-G Map"

[martinlest]

Two simple questions (but I haven't been able to find the answers):

1. How do I set the map so that due north is always at the top?
2. Can I set the map so that it opens automatically in 'Hybrid' view?

Great addon for FSX this BTW, so thank you to those who developed it....

Thanks,

Martin

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[tim arnot]

1. True North is always at the top. There is no other option. Magnetic North will vary according to where you are in the world.

2. Once you've set a map mode, it should stay that way.

[martinlest]

Hi. Here is a screenshot. My a/c shows I am heading 360 degs, but the Plan-G map shows me at some 140 degrees, and the a/c icon moves towards the bottom right-hand corner of the map. When the icon is moving towards the top of the map, what appears 'due north', my FSX a/c shows about 220 degrees heading. This is at about 75degs south latitude.

The map always opens in 'Terrain' mode - I set it to Hybrid each time. Is there a way to keep it in Hybrid mode when it starts? Not really a problem of course, I just change it manually if not. It doesn't 'stick' in Hybrid view though, as you suggest.

Thanks again,

Martin

[tim arnot]

Yes that's correct. If you look at a polar map of Antarctica you'll see that magnetic North is at a bearing of roughly 140 degrees to true North. Refer also to the "FSX Limitations" section of the Antarctica-X manual.

If you feel confident editing a text file, open the google.html file in your Plan-G folder (make a backup first) and change the line

map.setMapType(G_PHYSICAL_MAP);

to

map.setMapType(G_HYBRID_MAP);

[martinlest]

Ok, many thanks for the reply & information,

Martin