Hi GlynH,
The window size you describe on startup is indeed strange. Those nested windows (map or 3D view) should starup maximized. If it opens small, click the maximize icon on that sub-window and it will fill up the full space. After you do that and close the application, it should remember that it should auto-maximize the sub-windows next time. If this is not the case, please let us know. Also, can you provide us with your system specs (i.e. OS version and screen resolution is most important in your case). Please send these to [email protected].
Regarding the "flying backward" you mention, when starting RB3D for the first time, we set the settings to "minimum" as default which just overlays a simple icon on the 3D map where aircraft are detected. The three icons only represent 'climb', 'leveled' and 'descend' only and and don't represent heading at all (which is why they look like it's flying backward). If you go into the 3D View settings and choose either "medium" or "maximum" setting, you'll get more detailed aircraft icons (or 3D models) which will show you the heading correctly as you expect. They do use more system resources, but they look very cool. We need to set minimum as a default so we can support basic hardware (i.e. no graphic accelerator).
We're still trying to determine what could be going on with the other issues you had. Stay tuned on those and we'll respond with more details soon.
OK...done as requested with the window size issue.
ANRB defaulted to 3D map when run, selected Map View and got elongated, tall thin map window, maximised by using gadget and closed app.
Ran the app again where it defaulted to 3D as expected but when I selected Map View I got the tall, thin window again so it did not remember the previous size setting.
I have already responded to the email address with my system details as requested...good luck in setting up a system like mine! ;^)
Regarding your second paragraph about aircraft flying on reverse thrusters I am unable to try your suggestion as I am unable to access the 3D view settings!
If I select 3D View Settings from the 3D View Menu all I get is the standard Preferences screen pop open at the General tab.
It just shows the usual four tabs, General, RadarBox, Home Station Data & Map Colors...no 3D stuff at all.
Tried your suggestion Paul but no matter what I do when I switch to the Map View it always opens in a tall, thin window zoomed right out centred on the Atlantic Ocean!
And then when I try and go back to 3D the GE earth actually zooms out instead of zooming in!
Regards,
-=Glyn=-
