Alan Stewart wrote:
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>Hi Peter,
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>I have a recent issue NavBox Proplan which I use seamlessly with my
>Skymap 3C for route planning.
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>My PC is fairly powerful, has 1 1.7 Celeron processor, half a Gig of
>double speed memory and a GeForce4 MX 440 display adapter.
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>However, when requesting a new, reasonably detailed 1/2 mil European map
>(600 x 600), it can take 3 to 4 minutes to draw, during which time
>Proplan is rendered powerless !
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>Does anyone know a simple solution to this rather irritating feature ?
>Do others suffer in a similar way ?
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>The on-line documentation suggests this is due to drawing limitations of
>the graphics chip and is 'not normal', but doesn't really suggest an
>easy way to get around it ?
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>Alan
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pete
>Lawless
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: RE: Europa-List: Skymap 111C
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>I am another happy user of NavBox Pro. I mainly use it for IFR flight
>planning. It is easy to use and as well as getting the updated monthly
>database with your subscription you also get new releases of the
>software. I guess I have been using it for 5 years or so.
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>Dont know about the download/upload.
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>Pete
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>-----Original Message-----
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>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>ivor.phillips
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Skymap 111C
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> Skymap 111C
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>>I want to connect my Skymap to download the flights that I have made
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>have been pointed to NavBox and Flightstar(?) software packages. What
>are others using? Can anyone point me to written assessments of these or
>other products.
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>Hi Steve
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>I have been using Navbox Pro for three years now and found it to be
>excellent, My latest jepp database for my Garmin didn't include the
>French
>Danger areas, But they where clearly marked on Navbox, Its easy to use,
>Do your flight planning on the computer and upload to a GPS, Or
>download a current flight for later reference, You have Monthly updates
>via Email to keep the infomation current,
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>A piece of kit i highly recommend!
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>Ivor Phillips
>XS486
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Alan,
You'd get better performance from a full fledged processor. I find they
are much faster, when doing screen draws and calculations. The fasted
machine I have has a 1.7 Athelon processor and "it ain't no slouch".
Just my opinion...
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Jeff - A055
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