Reducing the detail is the only way I know to speed up loading. I usually
get it loading whilst I check the met on the internet or read my e-mail.
Nigel Charles
>-- Original Message --
>From: "Alan Stewart" <alan.stewart@blueyonder.co.uk>
>To: <europa-list@matronics.com>
>Subject: RE: Europa-List: Skymap 111C & ProPlan
>Date: Thu, 9 Sep 2004 18:11:42 +0100
>Reply-To: europa-list@matronics.com
>
>
>Hi Peter,
>
>I have a recent issue NavBox Proplan which I use seamlessly with my
>Skymap 3C for route planning.
>
>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.
>
>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 !
>
>Does anyone know a simple solution to this rather irritating feature ?
>Do others suffer in a similar way ?
>
>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 ?
>
>Alan
>
>
>-----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
>
>
>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.
>
>Dont know about the download/upload.
>
>Pete
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
>[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
>ivor.phillips
>To: europa-list@matronics.com
>Subject: Re: Europa-List: Skymap 111C
>
>
>--> <ivor.phillips@ntlworld.com>
>
>
> Skymap 111C
>
>
><steven.pitt2@ntlworld.com>
>>
>> I want to connect my Skymap to download the flights that I have made
>> and
>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.
>>
>Hi Steve
>
>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,
>
>A piece of kit i highly recommend!
>
>
>Ivor Phillips
>XS486
>
>
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