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Garry

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PLAN G Additional Scenery
« on: May 21, 2019, 08:54:13 AM »
Hi all

When I build the P3D database I include the ORBXLIBS folder plus the 'scenery' folders from my ORBX region scenery packages in the Additional Scenery Locations box, e.g., FTXAU15_SCENERY.

Do I need to make reference to the RTMM sceneries here also if I'm adding them to the scenery library via the xml method?

I'm assuming if I added the RTMM scenery via the scenery.cfg it would be picked up automatically.

In general what constitutes 'additional scenery' as far as Plan G is concerned?

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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2019, 10:05:13 AM »
In Plan G - reference the add-on scenery folder - or all main folders where you have add-on scenery
IE: RTMM folder - and it should include all of the scenery sub-folders. Reference all the scenery main folders, then run the database (Data - Build Navigation Database > Settings - Additional Scenery Locations).  The BUild the Naivation Database). When done close the planner and restart. 

Additionally for Plan G: there is a great feature: DL the *.Csv files from Dieter' Corner and upload into the Plan G database and then you'll be able to see many POI.

If you fly all over the world, DL all the csv from that page then add/import to your Plan G database and you'll have all the available poi locations showing in Plan G.

LINK to Dieter's Corner: http://return.mistymoorings.com/mistys/#dieter

Hope this helps.

Norm
« Last Edit: May 21, 2019, 10:11:40 AM by nbrich1 »
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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2019, 06:27:48 PM »
Norm - thanks.
 
And this is the point where I display my ignorance......

Can you tell me what information Plan G is seeking to use from the scenery folders?

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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #3 on: May 21, 2019, 07:28:10 PM »
Norm -got the .csv file you mentioned.

Can you tell me how to upload to Plan G database, please, or point me in the right direction.

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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #4 on: May 21, 2019, 07:46:32 PM »
EDIT_got the csv files imported.


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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #5 on: May 21, 2019, 09:55:47 PM »
Ah ok.. most planners require the airport/scenery coordinates (Lat/Long) as well as elevation to create its database - required to be able to create flight plans. The csv add important poi and/or other points of interest into the mapping display.
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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #6 on: May 22, 2019, 03:34:05 AM »
By rebuilding PlanG database all ADEX (formerly called  AFCAD/is an acronym for the design program named "Aircraft Facilities Computer Aided Design.") files are read from all installed sceneries that are included in the scenery.cfg.. A symbol is written on the map (circle with black line) symbolizing airport, rwy and rwy direction. Additionally name and field elevation is stored.
To do so:
Open PlanG - in menu tab click Data - Build Navigation Database - choose FSX or P3D - click ok.
Now the database will be (re)build. That might take a while based on the amount of sceneries installed.

- POIs (Point of Interests)
These are selfmade points displayed on PlanG map (like yellow stars, green dots, circles a.s.o)
As Norm already mentioned I created POI's for all RTMM sceneries and many Orbx sceneries ready to import into PlanG. These csv-files can be imported via Data - Manage - Import.
In case the POI's are not directly shown on the map close PlanG and open again.

Basically after installing a new scenery the database must be rebuild.
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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2019, 08:35:11 AM »
Norm and Dieter,  thank you for the explanations. Much appreciated.

Dieter -May I also thank you for your POI csv files. Bloody brilliant! [Good call, Norm].

I'm off now to fly over some green dots......

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Re: PLAN G Additional Scenery
« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2019, 09:51:08 AM »
For info... all those green dots, or tower/lighthouse obstacle markers or import yellow star locations/POI's etc etc that are contained in the plan G database/csv imported data and of course the airports and RTMM strips, are visited as we progress in the tours at Misty Flying Club. I try to create routes/tours that visit most of the scenic areas and POI locations in our "normal" operating area..(for the most part, but not limited too..lol..)
Am trying to do a structured progressive/continuous RTMM/Tongass/Orbx world tour of sorts at MFC - but it will sure take a while to cover these lands. Feel free anytime Josh.

Norm


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