Future Version Suggestions / Requests

[GlynH]

Of course, the best solution of all would be to have the column width user sizeable and to be able to change the order of the columns :-)

Hear, hear. Haven't we been asking for this for a looong time now?

Regards,
-=Glyn=-

[Aerotower]

Hi! Is it possible in a future version changing the way the FTP is shown, for anything like this page? (http://www.kispo.net/sbs-1/LisPic/) with the interface and several maps.

Thanks

[Allocator]

Hi! Is it possible in a future version changing the way the FTP is shown, for anything like this page? (http://www.kispo.net/sbs-1/LisPic/) with the interface and several maps.

Thanks

You can already do this yourself, although not using the Radarbox FTP upload.

- Open 2 RB maps and tile them and the aircraft list

- Use 3rd party screen capture and FTP upload software.  I presume that this is how your SBS-1 example has been done, as the BaseStation software does not have a built in FTP function.

Maybe RadarBox could have an option that FTP uploads the whole active RB interface window, rather than just the map window?

[Aerotower]

Hi! Is it possible in a future version changing the way the FTP is shown, for anything like this page? (http://www.kispo.net/sbs-1/LisPic/) with the interface and several maps.

Thanks

You can already do this yourself, although not using the Radarbox FTP upload.

- Open 2 RB maps and tile them and the aircraft list

- Use 3rd party screen capture and FTP upload software.  I presume that this is how your SBS-1 example has been done, as the BaseStation software does not have a built in FTP function.

Maybe RadarBox could have an option that FTP uploads the whole active RB interface window, rather than just the map window?

Ok, I'll try to know what program was used.

Regards

[pjm]

I'd like to see better integration of ACARs data with Radarbox

e.g. in the example below we have ACARs data which shows Airline, Flight ID and also routing information and despite RB receiving this info from ANAD nothing is displayed in the RB screen :(






The info is there - can we get it integrated into RB?

[bluemaggma]

I too would like multi-screen support. If the radar screen, then the flight info, and the aircraft images could be seperate resizeable windows this would be fine then I could use over 2 or 3 screens.
I would like to ba able to view hardward received flights differently with say the the flight level(or flight no) shown in a user defined colour. I know the star shows the same but I think the colour difference wold be easier (for me anyway).
I like the satellite map image but why do I have to keep reloading it if i move the map? I think this needs improving (fixing) you should be able to load a high def image of europe in and its there (correctly positioned if you move the map).
I cant seem to change the fonts on the radar screen (that would be nice too).

I do think the Acars should be in-built as standard, not anothe £100 bolt on..

Comon' AirNav some of these "tweaks" aren't major.. anyone else interested in the same? If so make a post.

[AirNav Support]

bluemaggma,

You should be able to change the fonts by going to File -> Preferences.

Just FYI we have had a few emails from new customers who want to know what has been done in the past in terms of improvements. Well since version one here are same of the changes and new features (please note this is just a quick list, don't go in detail about each one please, we have just quickly copied and pasted some of the last few release posts)

- 20% more flight IDs received: decoding of more mode-s protocol frames;
- Tracking of aircraft sending ADS-B information on ground;
- Possibility of writing custom labels on map;
- Optional retrieval of flight information data from online database;
- Flights without callsign information  to MyLog;
- New/Updated AIRAC cycle: more than 100 thousand updated aviation database (airport, runway, VOR, NDB);
- Ability to zoom in closer. Hi-Res airport outlines / track aircraft in taxiways;
- Possibility of auto populating aircraft information without downloading photos;
- Improved Algorithm for the transition of network flights to live (and live to network);
- Corrected problem with Slow Menus on certain machines;
- 1698 Airline Logos (many of them reviewed);
- 404 Country/Military Flags;
- UK/Ireland Time on status bar now shown correctly;
- Choose to show/hide Home position on map;
- Alerts/Reports email reports now sent from central server;
- Improve user awareness of incompatibility with AVG Anti-Virus (easy to add exception);
- More application data being worked inside threads: application runs faster;
- Preferences box now fits different screen resolutions;
- FTP Upload status information on status panel;
- "Purple rain/invalid positions" problem corrected;
- Improved Logo decoding routine: fully compatible with ICAO, IATA, Military and private jet flight codes;
- Option to show/hide Home Legend
- Registration/multiple alerts now working correctly;
- Weather List clearing problem corrected;
- Aviation Signs in Menu status updated;
- Email Alerts at consecutive days problem corrected;
- Duplicates in the Reporter bug corrected;
- Remember of Last Color Used;
- Trails with user defined time limit
- Distinguish Network flights betters, such as a asterisk next to the tag (user defined)
- Local time choice for mylog
- Selectable font for aircraft     
- Timeout flights to seconds as well as minutes
- Bearing and distance to Aircraft (user defined home bearing)
- Refresh rate changeable so easier for slow or quick pcs
- Zoom with wheel mouse and increased zoom for outlines of ground maps
- Preferences Window Transitional Altitude linked with pressure
- Automatic QNH download and decoding from METAR reports
- Polar Propagation/Range Diagram
- Track flight over NASA Satellite Layers - all the world covered;
- Automatic download of flight origin/departure information based on callsign;
- Screen Shot FTP Auto Upload - share received views automatically;
- New fields in MyLog tables (ADS-B, first/last position, altitude, ground speed);
- Flight Tour Feature - scroll over all tracked flights automatically;
- Network flights now with squawk information;
- Silhouettes drawn for each aircraft received;
- Major airport outlines by default - track flights on airport taxiways;
- Callsign/Route appear on MyLog Reports;
- MyLog by default orders by last time on both aircraft/flights table;
- MyLog new search options;
- MyLog refresh shortcut (F5)
- Optimization of MyLog feature to enabled millions of flight entries without affecting application performance;
- Over 1400 airline Logos included by default;
- Over 400 civilian/military flags included by default;
- All databases in SQLite format - 60% less memory used;
- Totally compatible with all existing available Addons: data share data on port 30003;
- New MyLog feature - almost an application inside another application with reports, alerts, filtering and populate capabilities;
- New Airline Logos - now with over 1200 airline logos;
- Faster application startup and CPU usage reduced in 50%;
- New Alert type based on Squawk;
- New Alert type to execute an external program;
- New startup parameters to automate application usage;
- Pan Map with active flight: easier flight tracking;
- New ADS-B Mode-S filter;

And of course, we have plan to add many more :)

[GlynH]

I'd like to see better integration of ACARs data with Radarbox

I'd settle for ANAD running properly without exhibiting the minimize/maximise bug and Not Responding error...but I would hazard a guess that I am the only one who has this problem...

Regards,
-=Glyn=-

[GlynH]

I too would like multi-screen support. If the radar screen, then the flight info, and the aircraft images could be seperate resizeable windows this would be fine then I could use over 2 or 3 screens.

I cant seem to change the fonts on the radar screen (that would be nice too).

I do think the Acars should be in-built as standard, not anothe £100 bolt on..

Comon' AirNav some of these "tweaks" aren't major.. anyone else interested in the same? If so make a post.

Most definitely the multi-screen support...I even asked for this before I bought my first RB over a year ago.

Also FYI the ANAD is not a £100 bolt-on as it can be purchased directly from AirNav for $34.95 or £22.54 including 6 months subscription.

You do not need the subscription after that if you feed it audio from your own scanner for example...

But beware the program is very long in the tooth now and hasn't had an update in years. And it shows.

Where did you see it as a £100 option - W&S by any chance?

I *think* I also see some strange behaviour when changing the fonts...sometimes they do change but often they do not seem to reflect changes made in my user preferences...unless it is my eyes of course!

Regards,
-=Glyn=-

[pjm]

I'd settle for ANAD running properly without exhibiting the minimize/maximise bug and Not Responding error...but I would hazard a guess that I am the only one who has this problem...

I can't duplicate it here...

I run ANAD in "minimal" mode with all the views except the text screen turned off. I remember ANAD would appear to "freeze" while downloading photos and I couldn't see any good reason to download/display them so I turned them off.

[pjm]

Can RadarBox remember the state of the "Connect to AirNav ACARS Decoder"

Currently I have to remember to connect it each time, and I sometimes forget....

[MrT]

With the 3D version, would it be possible to depict controlled airspace, weather etc in different colour (shaded) transparencies ?

I know what I have in mind, just difficult to explain in words.

Cheers,
Paul.

[gleff]

Anyone know if v3.06 is going to be much different to 3.00?  Or is it just a few bug fixes?

[FlightChaser]

@ gleff we can only hope that v3.06 is way better than 3.00 . I guess it's small steps at a time.  I've heard great things about the imminent open beta release from closed beta members, so I am positive :)

[chris kelham]

One thing I have asked support for and they say isn't possible is to sort Network traffic according to incoming flights to a particular airport. I am aware that to sort outgoing flights,  the Airport* works, but this doesnt work putting it in front.  When sat at home and deciding wether to head to my local airport, 45min journey I would find this a useful feature. (it's no use seeing what I have missed depart) I know you can do this on the map but you have to be zoomed in to read the registrations and pan all around Europe. Would it be possible to do this through the Network flights search options in the future?