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class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-1-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-1-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-1-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-1-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Key </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-1-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Key</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-1-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Action </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Action </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-2-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-2-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-2-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-2-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Pg Up/Pg Dn </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-2-2" class="ptmr7t---70">9/3 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-2-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Throttle</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Throttle</span><a
name="dx1-2"></a> </td> name="dx1-2"></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-3-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-3-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Left Arrow/Right Arrow</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-3-2" class="ptmr7t---70">4/6 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-3-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Aileron</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Aileron</span><a
name="dx1-3"></a> </td> name="dx1-3"></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-4-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-4-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Up Arrow/Down Arrow </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-4-2" class="ptmr7t---70">8/2 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-4-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Elevator</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Elevator</span><a
name="dx1-4"></a> </td> name="dx1-4"></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-5-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Ins/Enter </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-5-2" class="ptmr7t---70">0/, </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-5-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Rudder</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Rudder</span><a
name="dx1-5"></a> </td> name="dx1-5"></a> </td>
@ -115,7 +115,7 @@ class="ptmr7t---70">Center aileron/elevator/rudder</span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-7-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-3-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-7-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Home/End </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-7-2" class="ptmr7t---70">7/1 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-3-7-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Elevator trim</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Elevator trim</span><a
name="dx1-6"></a> </td> name="dx1-6"></a> </td>
@ -225,53 +225,56 @@ class="ptmr7t---70">on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-3-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-3-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">s </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-3-2" class="ptmr7t---70">c </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-3-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Cycle panel style full/mini </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle3D/2D cockpit</span> <a
name="dx1-9"></a><span
class="ptmr7t---70">(if both are available)</span> <a
name="dx1-10"></a><a
name="dx1-11"></a></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-4-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-4-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F5/F6</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-4-2" class="ptmr7t---70">s </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-4-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift the panel in y direction </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Cycle panel style full/mini </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-5-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F7/F8</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-5-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F5/F6</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-5-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift the panel in x direction </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Shift the panel in y direction </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-6-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-6-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F3 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-6-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F7/F8</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-6-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Read a panel from a property list </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Shift the panel in x direction </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-7-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-7-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">i/I </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-7-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F3 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-7-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Minimize/maximize HUD </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Read a panel from a property list </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-8-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-8-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">h/H </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-8-2" class="ptmr7t---70">i/I </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-8-2"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Minimize/maximize HUD </span></td>
</tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-9-1"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">h/H </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-9-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Change color of HUD/toggle HUD off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Change color of HUD/toggle HUD off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-9-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-10-1"
class="td11"> </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-9-2" class="td11"> </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-10-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">forward/backward </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">forward/backward </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-10-1"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + O/P </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-10-2"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Tilt view down/up</span> <a
name="dx1-9"></a> </td>
</tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-11-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-11-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">x/X </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-11-2" class="ptmr7t---70">x/X </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-11-2"
@ -283,7 +286,8 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">v </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-12-2" class="ptmr7t---70">v </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-12-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Cycle view modes</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Cycle view modes</span><a
name="dx1-10"></a> </td> name="dx1-12"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">(pilot, chase, tower) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-13-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-13-1"
@ -291,15 +295,15 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">W </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-13-2" class="ptmr7t---70">W </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-13-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle full screen mode</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle full screen mode</span><a
name="dx1-11"></a> <span name="dx1-13"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">on/off (3dfx only)</span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">on/off (3dfx only) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-14-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-14-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-14-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-14-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">z/Z </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-14-2" class="ptmr7t---70">z/Z </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-14-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Change visibility</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Change visibility</span><a
name="dx1-12"></a> <span name="dx1-14"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">(fog) forward/backward </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">(fog) forward/backward </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-15-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-15-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-15-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-15-1"
@ -337,10 +341,10 @@ valign="baseline" id="TBL-5-20-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-5-20-
class="td11"> </td> class="td11"> </td>
</tr><!--|l|l|--></table> </tr><!--|l|l|--></table>
</div> </div>
<!--l. 106--><p class="noindent"> <!--l. 109--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 106--><p class="noindent">
<!--l. 109--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmr7t---70">Tab. 4: </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Tab. 4: </span><span
class="ptmri7t---70">Autopilot and related controls.</span> class="ptmri7t---70">Autopilot and related controls.</span> <!--l. 113--><p class="noindent"><!--tex4ht:inline--><div class="tabular"><table class="tabular"
<!--l. 113--><p class="noindent"><!--tex4ht:inline--><div class="tabular"><table class="tabular"
cellspacing="0pt" cellpadding="0" rules="groups" cellspacing="0pt" cellpadding="0" rules="groups"
frame="border" id="TBL-6-" ><colgroup id="TBL-6-1g"><col frame="border" id="TBL-6-" ><colgroup id="TBL-6-1g"><col
id="TBL-6-1"></colgroup><colgroup id="TBL-6-2g"><col id="TBL-6-1"></colgroup><colgroup id="TBL-6-2g"><col
@ -358,7 +362,7 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + A</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-2-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + A</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-2-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Altitude hold</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Altitude hold</span><a
name="dx1-13"></a> <span name="dx1-15"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-3-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-3-1"
@ -372,7 +376,7 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + H</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-4-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + H</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-4-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Heading hold</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Heading hold</span><a
name="dx1-14"></a> <span name="dx1-16"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-5-1"
@ -386,7 +390,7 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + S </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-6-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Ctrl + S </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-6-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Autothrottle</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Autothrottle</span><a
name="dx1-15"></a> <span name="dx1-17"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">toggle on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-7-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-7-1"
@ -403,29 +407,35 @@ class="ptmr7t---70">Add 1000 ft. to your altitude (emergency)</span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-9-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-9-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">F6 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-9-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Enter </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-9-2"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Increase autopilot heading </span></td>
</tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-10-1"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">F6 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-10-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle autopilot target: </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle autopilot target: </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-10-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-11-1"
class="td11"> </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-10-2" class="td11"> </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-11-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">current heading/waypoint </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">current heading/waypoint </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-11-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-12-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-12-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">F11 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-11-2" class="ptmr7t---70">F11 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-12-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Autopilot altitude dialog </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Autopilot altitude dialog </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-12-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-12-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-13-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">F12 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-12-2" class="ptmr7t---70">F12 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-13-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Autopilot heading dialog </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Autopilot heading dialog </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-13-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-6-14-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-6-14-1"
class="td11"> </td> </tr><!--|l|l|--></table> </div> class="td11"> </td> </tr><!--|l|l|--></table> </div>
<!--l. 118--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 118--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmr7t---70">Tab. 5: </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Tab. 5: </span><span
@ -459,7 +469,7 @@ valign="baseline" id="TBL-7-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-7-4-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">9 / 3</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-7-4-2" class="ptmr7t---70">9 / 3</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-7-4-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Auto Throttle adjust</span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Autothrottle adjust</span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-7-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-7-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-7-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-7-5-1"
@ -552,8 +562,8 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">B </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-2-2" class="ptmr7t---70">B </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-2-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle parking brake</span> <a class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle parking brake</span> <a
name="dx1-16"></a><a name="dx1-18"></a><a
name="dx1-17"></a> <span name="dx1-19"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">on/off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-3-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-3-1"
@ -561,22 +571,22 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">b </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-3-2" class="ptmr7t---70">b </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-3-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Apply/release all brakes</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Apply/release all brakes</span><a
name="dx1-18"></a> </td> name="dx1-20"></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-4-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-4-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">g </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-4-2" class="ptmr7t---70">g </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-4-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle landing gear down</span> <a class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle landing gear down</span> <a
name="dx1-19"></a><a name="dx1-21"></a><a
name="dx1-20"></a> </td> name="dx1-22"></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-5-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">, </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-5-2" class="ptmr7t---70">, </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-5-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Left gear brake (useful for differential braking</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Left gear brake (useful for differential braking</span><a
name="dx1-21"></a><span name="dx1-23"></a><span
class="ptmr7t---70">) </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-6-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-6-1"
@ -584,91 +594,99 @@ class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">. </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-6-2" class="ptmr7t---70">. </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-6-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Right gear brake (useful for differential braking</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Right gear brake (useful for differential braking</span><a
name="dx1-22"></a><span name="dx1-24"></a><span
class="ptmr7t---70">) </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-7-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-7-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="cmr-7">]</span><span class="ptmr7t---70">l </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-7-2"
class="ptmr7t---70">/</span><span
class="cmr-7">[ </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-7-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Extend/Retract flaps</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle tail-wheel lock</span><a
name="dx1-23"></a> </td> name="dx1-25"></a><span
class="ptmr7t---70">) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-8-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-8-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">p </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-8-2" class="cmr-7">]</span><span
class="ptmr7t---70">/</span><span
class="cmr-7">[ </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-8-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle pause</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Extend/Retract flaps</span><a
name="dx1-24"></a> <span name="dx1-26"></a> </td>
class="ptmr7t---70">on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-9-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-9-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">a/A </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-9-2" class="ptmr7t---70">p </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-9-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Speed up/slow down (time acceleration) </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle pause</span><a
name="dx1-27"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-10-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-10-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">t/T </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-10-2" class="ptmr7t---70">a/A </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-10-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Time speed up/slow down </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Speed up/slow down (time acceleration) </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-11-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-11-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-11-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">m/M </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-11-2" class="ptmr7t---70">t/T </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-11-2"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Time speed up/slow down </span></td>
</tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-12-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-12-1"
class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">m/M </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-12-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Change time offset</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Change time offset</span><a
name="dx1-25"></a> <span name="dx1-28"></a> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">(warp) used by t/T forward/backward</span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">(warp) used by t/T forward/backward</span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-12-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-12-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-13-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F2 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-12-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F2 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-13-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Save current flight to </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Save current flight to </span><span
class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs.sav </span></td> class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs.sav </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-13-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-13-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-14-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-14-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F1 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-13-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F1 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-14-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Restore flight from </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Restore flight from </span><span
class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs.sav </span></td> class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs.sav </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-14-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-14-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-15-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-15-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">F3 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-14-2" class="ptmr7t---70">F3 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-15-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Save screen shot under </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Save screen shot under </span><span
class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs-screen.ppm </span></td> class="pcrr7t---70">fgfs-screen.ppm </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-15-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-15-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-16-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-16-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F4 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-15-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F4 </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-16-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Re-read global preferences from </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Re-read global preferences from </span><span
class="pcrr7t---70">preferences.xml </span></td> class="pcrr7t---70">preferences.xml </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-16-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-16-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-17-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-17-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F10</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-16-2" class="ptmr7t---70">Shift-F10</span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-17-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle data logging of FDM on/off </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Toggle data logging of FDM on/off </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-17-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-17-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-18-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-18-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">ESC </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-17-2" class="ptmr7t---70">ESC </span></td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-18-2"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
class="ptmr7t---70">Exit program </span></td> class="ptmr7t---70">Exit program </span></td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr class="hline"><td><hr></td><td><hr></td></tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-18-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-18-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-9-19-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-9-19-1"
class="td11"> </td> </tr><!--|l|l|--></table> </div> class="td11"> </td> </tr><!--|l|l|--></table> </div>
<!--l. 148--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 148--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmb7t---70">Mouse controlled functions: </span><span class="ptmb7t---70">Mouse controlled functions: </span><span
@ -697,7 +715,7 @@ class="ptmr7t---70">Right clicking the mouse once more resets it into the initia
<!--l. 169--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 169--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmr7t---70">Short Reference by M. Basler (pmb@epost.de) for </span><span class="ptmr7t---70">Short Reference by M. Basler (pmb@epost.de) for </span><span
class="ptmbi7t---70">FlightGear </span><span class="ptmbi7t---70">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmr7t---70">version 0.7.9.</span> class="ptmr7t---70">version 0.8.0.</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="ptmr7t---70">Published under the GPL (</span><a class="ptmr7t---70">Published under the GPL (</span><a
href="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html" ><span href="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html" ><span

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@ -34,39 +34,46 @@ class="ptmr7t---120">)</span>
<br> <span <br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">including contributions by</span> class="ptmr7t---120">including contributions by</span>
<br> <span <br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">Bernhard Buckel (</span><a class="ptmr7t---120">Jon Berndt (</span><a
href="mailto:jsb@hal-pc.org" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">jsb@hal-pc.org</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">), Bernhard Buckel (</span><a
href="mailto:buckel@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de" ><span href="mailto:buckel@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">buckel@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de</span></a><span class="ptmr7t---120">buckel@mail.uni-wuerzburg.de</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">),</span> class="ptmr7t---120">),</span>
<br> <span <br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">Curt Olson (</span><a class="ptmr7t---120">Cameron Moore (</span><a
href="mailto:cameron@unbeatenpath.net" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">cameron@unbeatenpath.net</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">), Curt Olson (</span><a
href="mailto:curt@flightgear.org" ><span href="mailto:curt@flightgear.org" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">curt@flightgear.org</span></a><span class="ptmr7t---120">curt@flightgear.org</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">),</span> class="ptmr7t---120">),</span>
<br> <span <br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">Jon Berndt (</span><a class="ptmr7t---120">Dave Perry (</span><a
href="mailto:jsb@hal-pc.org" ><span href="mailto:skidavem@mindspring.com" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">jsb@hal-pc.org</span></a><span class="ptmr7t---120">skidavem@mindspring.com</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">), Michael Selig (</span><a
href="mailto:m-selig@uiuc.edu" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">m-selig@uiuc.edu</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">),</span> class="ptmr7t---120">),</span>
<br> <span <br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">Darrell Walisser </span><a class="ptmr7t---120">Darrell Walisser (</span><a
href="mailto:dwaliss1@purdue.edu" ><span href="mailto:walisser@mac.com" ><span
class="ptmr7t---120">dwaliss1@purdue.edu</span></a><span class="ptmr7t---120">walisser@mac.com</span></a><span
class="ptmr7t---120">,</span> class="ptmr7t---120">), and others</span>
<br> <span
class="ptmr7t---120">and others</span>
<br> <div align="center" <br> <div align="center"
class="centerline"><img class="centerline"><img
src="getstart0x.gif" alt="" class="fbox" > </div></div> src="getstart0x.gif" alt="" class="fbox" > </div></div>
<br> <br>
<div class="date" align="center"><span <div class="date" align="center"><span
class="ptmr7t---120">Getting Started version 0.51</span><br> class="ptmr7t---120">Getting Started Version 0.6</span><br>
<span <span
class="ptmr7t---120">February, 16th, 2002</span><br> class="ptmr7t---120">September, 9th, 2002</span><br>
<span <span
class="ptmr7t---120">This documentation was written for </span><span class="ptmr7t---120">Manual was written for </span><span
class="ptmbi7t---120">FlightGear </span><span class="ptmbi7t---120">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmr7t---120">version 0.7.9.</span></div> class="ptmr7t---120">version 0.8.0.</span></div>
@ -85,121 +92,129 @@ href="getstartpa1.html#x4-3000I" name="QQ2-4-3">Installation</a></span>
href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet another Flight Simulator?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet Another Flight Simulator?</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System requirements</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System Requirements</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Which version should I use?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Choosing A Version</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight models</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight Dynamics Models</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">To whom this guide is addressed and how it is organized</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">About This Guide</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Getting a development environment under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">One-time preparations for Linux and Windows users</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS 10.1 </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-140002.4" name="QQ2-6-14">Compiling on other systems</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.4" name="QQ2-6-16">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-150002.5" name="QQ2-6-15">Installing the base package</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-170002.5" name="QQ2-6-17">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS X </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.6" name="QQ2-6-16">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-180002.6" name="QQ2-6-18">Compiling on other systems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.7 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-190002.7" name="QQ2-6-19">Installing the base package</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.8 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-200002.8" name="QQ2-6-20">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003" name="QQ2-7-17">Preflight: Installing <span href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003" name="QQ2-7-21">Preflight: Installing <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-180003.1" name="QQ2-7-18">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.1" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-190003.2" name="QQ2-7-19">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.2" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-200003.3" name="QQ2-7-20">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-240003.3" name="QQ2-7-24">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003.4" name="QQ2-7-21">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-250003.4" name="QQ2-7-25">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.5" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing add-on scenery</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-260003.5" name="QQ2-7-26">Installing add-on scenery</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.6" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing documentation</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-270003.6" name="QQ2-7-27">Installing documentation</a></span>
<br> <span class="partToc"><a <br> <span class="partToc"><a
href="getstartpa2.html#x8-24000II" name="QQ2-8-24">Flying with <span href="getstartpa2.html#x8-28000II" name="QQ2-8-28">Flying with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004" name="QQ2-9-25">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004" name="QQ2-9-29">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-260004.1" name="QQ2-9-26">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-300004.1" name="QQ2-9-30">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-270004.2" name="QQ2-9-27">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-310004.2" name="QQ2-9-31">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-280004.3" name="QQ2-9-28">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-320004.3" name="QQ2-9-32">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004.4" name="QQ2-9-29">Command line parameters</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-330004.4" name="QQ2-9-33">Command line parameters</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.5 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-460004.5" name="QQ2-9-46">Joystick support</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.6 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-560004.6" name="QQ2-9-56">A glance over our hangar</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-430005" name="QQ2-10-43">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-570005" name="QQ2-10-57">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-440005.1" name="QQ2-10-44">Starting the engine</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-580005.1" name="QQ2-10-58">Starting the engine</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-450005.2" name="QQ2-10-45">Keyboard controls</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-590005.2" name="QQ2-10-59">Keyboard controls</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-460005.3" name="QQ2-10-46">Menu entries</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-600005.3" name="QQ2-10-60">Menu entries</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-470005.4" name="QQ2-10-47">The Instrument Panel</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-610005.4" name="QQ2-10-61">The Instrument Panel</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-480005.5" name="QQ2-10-48">The Head Up Display</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-620005.5" name="QQ2-10-62">The Head Up Display</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-490005.6" name="QQ2-10-49">Mouse controlled actions</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-630005.6" name="QQ2-10-63">Mouse controlled actions</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-500005.7" name="QQ2-10-50">Some further reading for pilot students</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-640005.7" name="QQ2-10-64">Some further reading for student pilots</a></span>
<br> <span class="partToc"><a <br> <span class="partToc"><a
href="getstartpa3.html#x11-51000III" name="QQ2-11-51">Appendices</a></span> href="getstartpa3.html#x11-65000III" name="QQ2-11-65">Appendices</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A" name="QQ2-12-52">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A" name="QQ2-12-66">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-53000A.1" name="QQ2-12-53">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-67000A.1" name="QQ2-12-67">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-54000A.2" name="QQ2-12-54">General problems</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-68000A.2" name="QQ2-12-68">General problems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-55000A.3" name="QQ2-12-55">Potential problems under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-69000A.3" name="QQ2-12-69">Potential problems under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-56000A.4" name="QQ2-12-56">Potential problems under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-70000A.4" name="QQ2-12-70">Potential problems under Windows</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B" name="QQ2-13-57">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B" name="QQ2-13-71">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-58000B.1" name="QQ2-13-58">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-72000B.1" name="QQ2-13-72">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-59000B.2" name="QQ2-13-59">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-73000B.2" name="QQ2-13-73">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-60000B.3" name="QQ2-13-60">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-74000B.3" name="QQ2-13-74">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-61000B.4" name="QQ2-13-61">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-75000B.4" name="QQ2-13-75">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-62000B.5" name="QQ2-13-62">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-76000B.5" name="QQ2-13-76">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-63000B.6" name="QQ2-13-63">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-77000B.6" name="QQ2-13-77">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-64000B.7" name="QQ2-13-64">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-78000B.7" name="QQ2-13-78">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-65000B.8" name="QQ2-13-65">OpenGL on MacIntosh</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-79000B.8" name="QQ2-13-79">OpenGL on Macintosh</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-66000C" name="QQ2-14-66">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-80000C" name="QQ2-14-80">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.1 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-67000C.1" name="QQ2-14-67">A not so Short History of <span href="getstartap3.html#x14-81000C.1" name="QQ2-14-81">A Sketch on the History of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.2 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-68000C.2" name="QQ2-14-68">Those, who did the work</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-86000C.2" name="QQ2-14-86">Those, who did the work</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.3 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-69000C.3" name="QQ2-14-69">What remains to be done</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-87000C.3" name="QQ2-14-87">What remains to be done</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc"> <a <br> <span class="chapterToc"> <a
href="getstartap3.html#Q1-14-71">Index</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#Q1-14-89">Index</a></span>
<br> <span class="likechapterToc"><a <br> <span class="likechapterToc"><a
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<h2 class="appendixHead"><span class="titlemark">Appendix&nbsp;A</span><br><a <h2 class="appendixHead"><span class="titlemark">Appendix&nbsp;A</span><br><a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-52" name="x12-52000A">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></h2> href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-66" name="x12-66000A">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></h2>
<!--l. 33--><p class="noindent">In the following section, we tried to sort some problems<a <!--l. 33--><p class="noindent">In the following section, we tried to sort some problems<a
name="dx12-52001"></a> according to operating name="dx12-66001"></a> according to operating system,
system, but if you encounter a problem, it may be a wise idea to look beyond but if you encounter a problem, it may be a wise idea to look beyond &#8221;your&#8221;
&#8221;your&#8221; operating system - just in case. If you are experiencing problems, we operating system - just in case. If you are experiencing problems, we would
would strongly advise you to first check the FAQ<a strongly advise you to first check the FAQ<a
name="dx12-52002"></a> maintained by Cameron Moore<a name="dx12-66002"></a> maintained by Cameron Moore<a
name="dx12-52003"></a> name="dx12-66003"></a> at
at <!--l. 37--><p class="indent"> <a
<!--l. 36--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html</a>. href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html</a>.
<!--l. 38--><p class="indent"> Moreover, the source code contains a directory <span <!--l. 41--><p class="indent"> Moreover, the source code contains a directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini </span>containing numerous class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini </span>containing numerous
ideas on and solutions to special problems. This is also a good place to go for further ideas on and solutions to special problems. This is also a good place to go for further
reading. reading.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.1</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.1</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-53" name="x12-53000A.1">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-67" name="x12-67000A.1">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx12-53001"></a> name="dx12-67001"></a>
<!--l. 45--><p class="noindent">The best place to look for help is generally the mailing lists<a <!--l. 48--><p class="noindent">The best place to look for help is generally the mailing lists<a
name="dx12-53002"></a>, specifically the name="dx12-67002"></a>, specifically the
<span <span
class="ptmb7t---109">[Flightgear-User] </span>mailing list. If you happen to be running a CVS version of class="ptmb7t---109">[Flightgear-User] </span>mailing list. If you happen to be running a CVS version of
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, you may want to subscribe to the <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, you may want to subscribe to the <span
class="ptmb7t---109">[Flightgear-Devel] </span>list. Instructions for class="ptmb7t---109">[Flightgear-Devel] </span>list. Instructions for
subscription can be found at subscription can be found at
<!--l. 49--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 52--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/mail.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/mail.html</a>. href="http://www.flightgear.org/mail.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/mail.html</a>.
<!--l. 52--><p class="noindent">It&#8217;s often the case that someone has already dealt with the issue you&#8217;re dealing with, so it <!--l. 55--><p class="noindent">It&#8217;s often the case that someone has already dealt with the issue you&#8217;re dealing with, so it
may be worth your time to search the mailing list archives at may be worth your time to search the mailing list archives at
<!--l. 56--><p class="indent"> http://www.mail-archive.com/flightgear-users%40flightgear.org/ <!--l. 59--><p class="indent"> http://www.mail-archive.com/flightgear-users%40flightgear.org/
<!--l. 58--><p class="indent"> http://www.mail-archive.com/flightgear-devel%40flightgear.org/. <!--l. 61--><p class="indent"> http://www.mail-archive.com/flightgear-devel%40flightgear.org/.
<!--l. 61--><p class="noindent">There are numerous developers and users reading the lists, so questions are generally <!--l. 64--><p class="noindent">There are numerous developers and users reading the lists, so questions are generally
answered. However, messages of the type answered. However, messages of the type
<!--l. 64--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 67--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmri7t---109">FlightGear does not compile on my system. What shall I do?</span> class="ptmri7t---109">FlightGear does not compile on my system. What shall I do?</span>
<!--l. 66--><p class="noindent">are hard to answer without any further detail given, aren&#8217;t they? Here are some things to <!--l. 69--><p class="noindent">are hard to answer without any further detail given, aren&#8217;t they? Here are some things to
consider including in your message when you report a problem: consider including in your message when you report a problem:
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
@ -81,32 +80,41 @@ class="ptmb7t---109">Type of problem: </span>(Linker dies with message. . . )
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Steps to recreate the problem: </span>Start at KSFO, turn off brakes . . . class="ptmb7t---109">Steps to recreate the problem: </span>Start at KSFO, turn off brakes . . .
</li></ul> </li></ul>
<!--l. 87--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 90--><p class="indent"> For getting a trace of the output which <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>produces, then following
command may come in handy (may need to be modified on some OSs or may not work
on others at all, though):
<!--l. 93--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">%FG</span><span class="underline"><span
class="cmmi-10--109">&nbsp;</span><span
class="cmmi-10--109">&nbsp;</span></span><span
class="pcrr7t---109">ROOT/BIN/fgfs &gt;log.txt 2&gt;&amp;1</span>
<!--l. 96--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmb7t---109">One final remark: </span>Please avoid posting binaries to these lists! List subscribers class="ptmb7t---109">One final remark: </span>Please avoid posting binaries to these lists! List subscribers
are widely distributed, and some users have low bandwidth and/or metered are widely distributed, and some users have low bandwidth and/or metered
connections. Large messsages may be rejected by the mailing list administrator. connections. Large messages may be rejected by the mailing list administrator.
Thanks. Thanks.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.2</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.2</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-54" name="x12-54000A.2">General problems</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-68" name="x12-68000A.2">General problems</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx12-54001"></a> name="dx12-68001"></a>
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>runs SOOO slow. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>runs SOOO slow.
<br class="newline">If <span <br class="newline">If <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>says it&#8217;s running with something like 1 fps (frame per second) class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>says it&#8217;s running with something like 1 fps (frame per second)
or below you typically don&#8217;t have working hardware OpenGL<a or below you typically don&#8217;t have working hardware OpenGL<a
name="dx12-54002"></a> support. There name="dx12-68002"></a> support. There
may be several reasons for this. First, there may be no OpenGL hardware may be several reasons for this. First, there may be no OpenGL hardware
drivers available for older cards. In this case it is highly recommended to get drivers available for older cards. In this case it is highly recommended to get
a new board. a new board.
<!--l. 101--><p class="noindent">Second, check if your drivers are properly installed. Several cards need <!--l. 110--><p class="noindent">Second, check if your drivers are properly installed. Several cards need
additional OpenGL support drivers besides the &#8221;native&#8221; windows ones. For additional OpenGL support drivers besides the &#8221;native&#8221; windows ones. For
more detail check Appendix <a more detail check Appendix <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a>. href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a>.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Either <span <li class="itemize">Either <span
class="pcrr7t---109">configure </span>or <span class="pcrr7t---109">configure </span>or <span
@ -123,53 +131,53 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">libplibpu.a </span>should be under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/lib</span>. Double check class="pcrr7t---109">/lib</span>. Double check
there are no stray <span there are no stray <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>headers/libraries sitting elsewhere! class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>headers/libraries sitting elsewhere!
<!--l. 111--><p class="noindent">Besides check careful the error messages of <span <!--l. 120--><p class="noindent">Besides check careful the error messages of <span
class="pcrr7t---109">configure</span>. In several cases class="pcrr7t---109">configure</span>. In several cases
it says what is missing.</li></ul> it says what is missing.</li></ul>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.3</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.3</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-55" name="x12-55000A.3">Potential problems under Linux</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-69" name="x12-69000A.3">Potential problems under Linux</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx12-55001"></a> name="dx12-69001"></a>
<!--l. 118--><p class="noindent">Since we don&#8217;t have access to all possible flavors of Linux distributions, here are some <!--l. 127--><p class="noindent">Since we don&#8217;t have access to all possible flavors of Linux distributions, here are some
thoughts on possible causes of problems. (This Section includes contributions by Kai thoughts on possible causes of problems. (This Section includes contributions by Kai
Troester.)<a Troester.)<a
name="dx12-55002"></a> name="dx12-69002"></a>
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize">Wrong library versions <li class="itemize">Wrong library versions
<br class="newline">This is a rather common cause of grief especially when you prefer to install <br class="newline">This is a rather common cause of grief especially when you prefer to install
the libraries needed by <span the libraries needed by <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>by hand. Be sure that especially the Mesa class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>by hand. Be sure that especially the Mesa
library contains support for the 3DFX<a library contains support for the 3DFX<a
name="dx12-55003"></a> board and that GLIDE<a name="dx12-69003"></a> board and that GLIDE<a
name="dx12-55004"></a> libraries are name="dx12-69004"></a> libraries are
installed and can be found. If a <span installed and can be found. If a <span
class="pcrr7t---109">ldd `which fgfs` </span>complains about class="pcrr7t---109">ldd `which fgfs` </span>complains about
missing libraries you are in trouble. missing libraries you are in trouble.
<!--l. 132--><p class="noindent">You should also be sure to <span <!--l. 141--><p class="noindent">You should also be sure to <span
class="ptmri7t---109">always keep the </span>latest version of <span class="ptmri7t---109">always keep the </span>latest version of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>on your class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>on your
system. Lots of people have failed miserably to compile <span system. Lots of people have failed miserably to compile <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>just class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>just
because of an outdated plib. because of an outdated plib.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Missing permissions<a <li class="itemize">Missing permissions<a
name="dx12-55005"></a> name="dx12-69005"></a>
<br class="newline">In case you are using XFree86<a <br class="newline">In case you are using XFree86<a
name="dx12-55006"></a> before release 4.0 the <span name="dx12-69006"></a> before release 4.0 the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>binary may class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>binary may
need to be setuid root in order to be capable of accessing some accelerator need to be setuid root in order to be capable of accessing some accelerator
boards (or a special kernel module as described earlier in this document) boards (or a special kernel module as described earlier in this document)
based on 3DFX chips. So you can either issue a based on 3DFX chips. So you can either issue a
<!--l. 142--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 151--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">chown root.root /usr/local/bin/fgfs ;</span> class="pcrr7t---109">chown root.root /usr/local/bin/fgfs ;</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">chmod 4755 /usr/local/bin/fgfs</span> class="pcrr7t---109">chmod 4755 /usr/local/bin/fgfs</span>
<!--l. 145--><p class="noindent">to give the <span <!--l. 154--><p class="noindent">to give the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>binary the proper rights or install the 3DFX module. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>binary the proper rights or install the 3DFX module.
The latter is the &#8220;clean&#8221; solution and strongly recommended! The latter is the &#8221;clean&#8221; solution and strongly recommended!
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Non-default install options <li class="itemize">Non-default install options
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
@ -191,17 +199,19 @@ class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>as they
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Problems with linking <li class="itemize">Problems with linking
<br class="newline">There may be several reasons; however in case you get a message like <br class="newline">There may be several reasons; however in case you get a message like
<!--l. 167--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 176--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">libmk4.so.0</span>: cannot open shared object file class="pcrr7t---109">libmk4.so.0</span>: cannot open shared object file
<!--l. 169--><p class="noindent">the reason is a missing library package called Metakit. This is provided with
Simgear in packed form. Unpack and install it first.</li></ul>
<!--l. 178--><p class="noindent">the reason is a missing library package called Metakit. This is provided with
<span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>in packed form. On its installation, see Sec. <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-150002.3.2">2.3.2<!--tex4ht:ref: metakeitinstall--></a>.</li></ul>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.4</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">A.4</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-56" name="x12-56000A.4">Potential problems under Windows</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-12-70" name="x12-70000A.4">Potential problems under Windows</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx12-56001"></a> name="dx12-70001"></a>
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize">The executable refuses to run. <li class="itemize">The executable refuses to run.
<br class="newline">You may have tried to start the executable directly either by double-clicking <br class="newline">You may have tried to start the executable directly either by double-clicking
@ -214,15 +224,15 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">ROOT </span>in <span
class="pcrr7t---109">autoexec.bat </span>or otherwise). Rather class="pcrr7t---109">autoexec.bat </span>or otherwise). Rather
double-click <span double-click <span
class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs.bat</span>. For more details, check Chapter <a class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs.bat</span>. For more details, check Chapter <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a>. href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a>.
<!--l. 184--><p class="noindent">Another cause of grief might be that you did not download the most recent <!--l. 193--><p class="noindent">Another cause of grief might be that you did not download the most recent
versions of the base package files required by <span versions of the base package files required by <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, or you did not class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, or you did not
download any of them at all. Have a close look at this, as the scenery/texture download any of them at all. Have a close look at this, as the scenery/texture
format is still under development and may change frequently. For more format is still under development and may change frequently. For more
details, check Chapter <a details, check Chapter <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a>. href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a>.
<!--l. 190--><p class="noindent">Next, if you run into trouble at runtime, do not use windows utilities for <!--l. 199--><p class="noindent">Next, if you run into trouble at runtime, do not use windows utilities for
unpacking the <span unpacking the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">.tar.gz</span>. If you did, try it in the Cygnus shell with <span class="pcrr7t---109">.tar.gz</span>. If you did, try it in the Cygnus shell with <span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar</span> class="pcrr7t---109">tar</span>
@ -237,21 +247,24 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs.bat</span>.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">I am unable to build <span <li class="itemize">I am unable to build <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under MSVC<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under MSVC<a
name="dx12-56002"></a>/MS DevStudio<a name="dx12-70002"></a>/MS DevStudio<a
name="dx12-56003"></a>. name="dx12-70003"></a>.
<br class="newline">By default, <span <br class="newline">By default, <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is build with GNU GCC. The Win32 port of GNU class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is build with GNU GCC. The Win32 port of GNU
GCC is known as Cygwin<a GCC is known as Cygwin<a
name="dx12-56004"></a>. For hints on Makefiles required for MSVC for name="dx12-70004"></a>. For hints on Makefiles required for MSVC for
MSC DevStudio have a look into MSC DevStudio have a look into
<!--l. 205--><p class="noindent"><a <!--l. 214--><p class="noindent"><a
href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/</a>. href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/</a>.
<!--l. 208--><p class="noindent">In principle, it should be possible to compile <span <!--l. 217--><p class="noindent">In principle, it should be possible to compile <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>with the project class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>with the project
files provided with the source code. files provided with the source code.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Compilation of <span <li class="itemize">Compilation of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>dies. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>dies.
<br class="newline">There may be several reasons for this, including true bugs. However, before <br class="newline">There may be several reasons for this, including true bugs. However, before
trying to do anything else or report a problem, make sure you have the latest trying to do anything else or report a problem, make sure you have the latest
version of the <span version of the <span

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<h2 class="appendixHead"><span class="titlemark">Appendix&nbsp;B</span><br><a <h2 class="appendixHead"><span class="titlemark">Appendix&nbsp;B</span><br><a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-57" name="x13-57000B">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></h2> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-71" name="x13-71000B">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></h2>
<!--l. 32--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 32--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s graphics engine is based on a graphics library<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s graphics engine is based on a graphics library<a
name="dx13-57001"></a> called OpenGL<a name="dx13-71001"></a> called OpenGL<a
name="dx13-57002"></a>. Its primary name="dx13-71002"></a>. Its primary
advantage is its platform independence, i. e., programs written with OpenGL<a advantage is its platform independence, i. e., programs written with OpenGL<a
name="dx13-57003"></a> support can name="dx13-71003"></a> support can
be compiled and executed on several platforms, given the proper drivers having been be compiled and executed on several platforms, given the proper drivers having been
installed in advance. Thus, independent of if you want to run the binaries only or if you installed in advance. Thus, independent of if you want to run the binaries only or if you
want to compile the program yourself you must have some sort of OpenGL<a want to compile the program yourself you must have some sort of OpenGL<a
name="dx13-57004"></a> support name="dx13-71004"></a> support
installed for your video card<a installed for your video card<a
name="dx13-57005"></a>. name="dx13-71005"></a>.
<!--l. 39--><p class="indent"> A good review on OpenGL drivers<a <!--l. 39--><p class="indent"> A good review on OpenGL drivers<a
name="dx13-57006"></a> can be found at name="dx13-71006"></a> can be found at
<!--l. 42--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 42--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Hardware" >http://www.flightgear.org/Hardware</a>. href="http://www.flightgear.org/Hardware" >http://www.flightgear.org/Hardware</a>.
<!--l. 45--><p class="noindent">Specific information is collected for windows at <!--l. 45--><p class="noindent">Specific information is collected for windows at
@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ href="http://www.x-plane.com/SYSREQ/v5mac.html" >http://www.x-plane.com/SYSREQ/v
<!--l. 60--><p class="noindent">An excellent place to look for documentation about Linux and 3-D accelerators is the <!--l. 60--><p class="noindent">An excellent place to look for documentation about Linux and 3-D accelerators is the
<span <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Linux Quake</span><a class="ptmri7t---109">Linux Quake</span><a
name="dx13-57007"></a> <span name="dx13-71007"></a> <span
class="ptmri7t---109">HOWTO </span>at class="ptmri7t---109">HOWTO </span>at
<!--l. 65--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 65--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.linuxquake.com" >http://www.linuxquake.com</a>. href="http://www.linuxquake.com" >http://www.linuxquake.com</a>.
@ -54,14 +54,14 @@ are unable to provide a complete description for all systems. Given the present
dominance of NVIDIA combined with the fact that their chips have indeed been proven dominance of NVIDIA combined with the fact that their chips have indeed been proven
powerful for running <span powerful for running <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, we will concentrate on NVIDIA drivers<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, we will concentrate on NVIDIA drivers<a
name="dx13-57008"></a> in what name="dx13-71008"></a> in what
follows. follows.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.1</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.1</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-58" name="x13-58000B.1">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-72" name="x13-72000B.1">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></h3>
<!--l. 80--><p class="noindent">Recent Linux<a <!--l. 80--><p class="noindent">Recent Linux<a
name="dx13-58001"></a> distributions include and install anything needed to run OpenGL programs name="dx13-72001"></a> distributions include and install anything needed to run OpenGL programs
under Linux<a under Linux<a
name="dx13-58002"></a>. Usually there is no need to install anything else. name="dx13-72002"></a>. Usually there is no need to install anything else.
<!--l. 83--><p class="indent"> If for whatever reason this does not work, you may try to download the most recent <!--l. 83--><p class="indent"> If for whatever reason this does not work, you may try to download the most recent
drivers from the NVIDIA site at drivers from the NVIDIA site at
<!--l. 87--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 87--><p class="indent"> <a
@ -71,7 +71,7 @@ href="http://www.nvidia.com/Products/Drivers.nsf/Linux.html" >http://www.nvidia.
<!--l. 90--><p class="noindent">At present, this page has drivers for all NVIDIA chips for the following Linux <!--l. 90--><p class="noindent">At present, this page has drivers for all NVIDIA chips for the following Linux
distributions:<a distributions:<a
name="dx13-58003"></a> RedHat 7.1, Redhat 7.0, Redhat 6.2, Redhat 6.1, Mandrake 7.1, Mandrake name="dx13-72003"></a> RedHat 7.1, Redhat 7.0, Redhat 6.2, Redhat 6.1, Mandrake 7.1, Mandrake
7.2, SuSE 7.1, SuSE 7.0 in several formats (.rpm, .tar.gz). These drivers support OpenGL 7.2, SuSE 7.1, SuSE 7.0 in several formats (.rpm, .tar.gz). These drivers support OpenGL
natively and do not need any additional stuff. natively and do not need any additional stuff.
<!--l. 96--><p class="indent"> The page named above contains a detailed <span <!--l. 96--><p class="indent"> The page named above contains a detailed <span
@ -80,15 +80,15 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">README and Installation</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">Guide </span>giving a step-by-step description, making it unnecessary to copy the material class="pcrr7t---109">Guide </span>giving a step-by-step description, making it unnecessary to copy the material
here. here.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.2</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.2</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-59" name="x13-59000B.2">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-73" name="x13-73000B.2">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></h3>
<!--l. 103--><p class="noindent">Again, you may first try the drivers coming with your graphics card. Usually they should <!--l. 103--><p class="noindent">Again, you may first try the drivers coming with your graphics card. Usually they should
include OpenGL<a include OpenGL<a
name="dx13-59001"></a> support. If for whatever reason the maker of your board did not include name="dx13-73001"></a> support. If for whatever reason the maker of your board did not include
this feature into the driver, you should install the Detonator reference drivers<a this feature into the driver, you should install the Detonator reference drivers<a
name="dx13-59002"></a><a name="dx13-73002"></a><a
name="dx13-59003"></a> made by name="dx13-73003"></a> made by
NVIDIA<a NVIDIA<a
name="dx13-59004"></a> (which might be a good idea anyway). These are available in three name="dx13-73004"></a> (which might be a good idea anyway). These are available in three
different versions (Windows 95/98/ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT) from different versions (Windows 95/98/ME, Windows 2000, Windows NT) from
<!--l. 111--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 111--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.nvidia.com/products.nsf/htmlmedia/detonator3.html" >http://www.nvidia.com/products.nsf/htmlmedia/detonator3.html</a> href="http://www.nvidia.com/products.nsf/htmlmedia/detonator3.html" >http://www.nvidia.com/products.nsf/htmlmedia/detonator3.html</a>
@ -96,56 +96,58 @@ href="http://www.nvidia.com/products.nsf/htmlmedia/detonator3.html" >http://www.
uninstall your present driver and install a standard VGA graphics adapter before uninstall your present driver and install a standard VGA graphics adapter before
switching to the new NVIDIA drivers first. switching to the new NVIDIA drivers first.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.3</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.3</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-60" name="x13-60000B.3">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-74" name="x13-74000B.3">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></h3>
<!--l. 124--><p class="noindent">With the Glide drivers no longer provided by 3DFX there seems to be little chance to <!--l. 124--><p class="noindent">With the Glide drivers no longer provided by 3DFX there seems to be little chance to
get it running (except to find older OpenGL drivers somewhere on the net or get it running (except to find older OpenGL drivers somewhere on the net or
privately). All pages which formerly provided official support or instructions for privately). All pages which formerly provided official support or instructions for
3DFX are gone now. For an alternative, you may want to check the next section, 3DFX are gone now. For an alternative, you may want to check the next section,
though. though.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.4</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.4</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-61" name="x13-61000B.4">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-75" name="x13-75000B.4">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></h3>
<!--l. 134--><p class="noindent">There is now an attempt to build a program which detects the graphics chip on your <!--l. 134--><p class="noindent">There is now an attempt to build a program which detects the graphics chip on your
board and automatically installs the appropriate OpenGL drivers. This is called board and automatically installs the appropriate OpenGL drivers. This is called
OpenGL Setup<a OpenGL Setup<a
name="dx13-61001"></a> and is presently in beta stage. It&#8217;s home page can be found at name="dx13-75001"></a> and is presently in beta stage. It&#8217;s home page can be found at
<!--l. 139--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 139--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.glsetup.com/" >http://www.glsetup.com/</a>. href="http://www.glsetup.com/" >http://www.glsetup.com/</a>.
<!--l. 142--><p class="indent"> We did not try this ourselfes, but would suggest it for those completely <!--l. 142--><p class="indent"> We did not try this ourselves, but would suggest it for those completely
lost. lost.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.5</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.5</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-62" name="x13-62000B.5">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-76" name="x13-76000B.5">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></h3>
<!--l. 149--><p class="noindent">Notably, with 3DFX<a <!--l. 149--><p class="noindent">Notably, with 3DFX<a
name="dx13-62001"></a> now having been taken over by NVIDIA<a name="dx13-76001"></a> now having been taken over by NVIDIA<a
name="dx13-62002"></a>, manufacturer&#8217;s support name="dx13-76002"></a>, manufacturer&#8217;s support
already has disappeared. However with XFree86-4.x (with x at least being greater than 1) already has disappeared. However with XFree86-4.x (with x at least being greater than 1)
Voodoo3 cards are known to be pretty usable in 16 bit colour mode. Newer cards should Voodoo3 cards are known to be pretty usable in 16 bit color mode. Newer cards should
work fine as well. If you are still running a version of Xfree86 3.X and run into problems, work fine as well. If you are still running a version of Xfree86 3.X and run into problems,
consider an upgrade. The recent distributions by Debian or SuSE have been reported to consider an upgrade. The recent distributions by Debian or SuSE have been reported to
work well. work well.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.6</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.6</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-63" name="x13-63000B.6">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-77" name="x13-77000B.6">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></h3>
<!--l. 160--><p class="noindent">There is excellent support for ATI<a <!--l. 160--><p class="noindent">There is support for ATI<a
name="dx13-63001"></a> chips in XFree86-4.1 and greater. Lots of AGP boards name="dx13-77001"></a> chips in XFree86-4.1 and greater. Lots of AGP boards based on
based on the Rage128 chip - from simple Rage128 board to ATI Xpert2000 - are pretty the Rage128 chip - from simple Rage128 board to ATI Xpert2000 - are mostly usable for
usuable for FlightGear. Since XFree86-4.1 you can use early Radeon chips - up to FlightGear. Since XFree86-4.1 you can use early Radeon chips - up to Radeon7500 with
Radeon7500 with XFree86-4.2. XFree86-4.2.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.7</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.7</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-64" name="x13-64000B.7">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-78" name="x13-78000B.7">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></h3>
<!--l. 169--><p class="noindent">Setting up proper OpenGL support<a <!--l. 169--><p class="noindent">Setting up proper OpenGL support<a
name="dx13-64001"></a> with a recent Linux distribution should be pretty name="dx13-78001"></a> with a recent Linux distribution should be pretty
simple. As an example SuSE<a simple. As an example SuSE<a
name="dx13-64002"></a> ships everything you need plus some small shell scripts to name="dx13-78002"></a> ships everything you need plus some small shell scripts to
adjust the missing bits automagically. If you just want to execute pre-built binaries of adjust the missing bits automagically. If you just want to execute pre-built binaries of
FlightGear, then you&#8217;re done by using the supplied FlightGear package plus the FlightGear, then you&#8217;re done by using the supplied <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>package plus the
mandantory runtime libraries (and kernel modules). The package manager will tell you mandantory runtime libraries (and kernel modules). The package manager will tell you
which ones to choose. which ones to choose.
<!--l. 176--><p class="indent"> In case you want to run a selfmade kernel, you want to compile FlightGear yourself, <!--l. 176--><p class="indent"> In case you want to run a self-made kernel, you want to compile <span
you&#8217;re tweaking your X server configuration file yourself or you even run a homebrewn class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
Linux &#8221;distribution&#8221; (this means, you want to compile everything yourself), this chapter yourself, you&#8217;re tweaking your X server configuration file yourself or you even run a
might be useful for you. homebrewed Linux &#8221;distribution&#8221; (this means, you want to compile everything yourself),
this chapter might be useful for you.
<!--l. 181--><p class="indent"> Now let&#8217;s have a look at the parts that build OpenGL support on Linux. First there&#8217;s a <!--l. 181--><p class="indent"> Now let&#8217;s have a look at the parts that build OpenGL support on Linux. First there&#8217;s a
Linux kernel with support for your graphics adapter. Linux kernel with support for your graphics adapter.
<!--l. 184--><p class="indent"> Examples on which graphics hardware is supported natively by Open Source drivers <!--l. 184--><p class="indent"> Examples on which graphics hardware is supported natively by Open Source drivers
@ -154,11 +156,11 @@ are provided on
href="http://dri.sourceforge.net/status.phtml" >http://dri.sourceforge.net/status.phtml</a>. href="http://dri.sourceforge.net/status.phtml" >http://dri.sourceforge.net/status.phtml</a>.
<!--l. 192--><p class="indent"> There are a few graphics chip families that are not directly or no more than partly <!--l. 192--><p class="indent"> There are a few graphics chip families that are not directly or no more than partly
supported by XFree86<a supported by XFree86<a
name="dx13-64003"></a>, the X window implementation on Linux, because vendors don&#8217;t name="dx13-78003"></a>, the X window implementation on Linux, because vendors don&#8217;t
like to provide programming information on their chips. In these cases - notably like to provide programming information on their chips. In these cases - notably
IBM/DIAMOND/now: ATI<a IBM/DIAMOND/now: ATI<a
name="dx13-64004"></a> FireGL graphics boards and NVIDIA<a name="dx13-78004"></a> FireGL graphics boards and NVIDIA<a
name="dx13-64005"></a> GeForce based cards - name="dx13-78005"></a> GeForce based cards -
you depend on the manufacturers will to follow the ongoing development of the XFree86 you depend on the manufacturers will to follow the ongoing development of the XFree86
@ -166,20 +168,21 @@ you depend on the manufacturers will to follow the ongoing development of the XF
graphics display infrastructure. These boards might prove to deliver impressing graphics display infrastructure. These boards might prove to deliver impressing
performance but in many cases - considering the CPU&#8217;s speed you find in today&#8217;s performance but in many cases - considering the CPU&#8217;s speed you find in today&#8217;s
PC&#8217;s - you have many choices which all lead to respectable performance of PC&#8217;s - you have many choices which all lead to respectable performance of
FlightGear. <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>.
<!--l. 202--><p class="indent"> As long as you use a distribution provided kernel, you can expect to find all <!--l. 202--><p class="indent"> As long as you use a distribution provided kernel, you can expect to find all
necessary kernel modules at the approriate location. If you compile the kernel yourself, necessary kernel modules at the appropriate location. If you compile the kernel yourself,
then you have to take care of two submenues in the kernel configuration menue. You&#8217;ll then you have to take care of two sub-menus in the kernel configuration menu. You&#8217;ll
find them in the &#8221;Character devices&#8221; menue. Please notice that AGP support is not find them in the &#8221;Character devices&#8221; menu. Please notice that AGP support is not
compulsory for hardware accelerated OpenGL support on Linux. This also works quite compulsory for hardware accelerated OpenGL support on Linux. This also works quite
fine with some PCI cards (3dfx<a fine with some PCI cards (3dfx<a
name="dx13-64006"></a> Voodoo3 PCI for example, in case you still own one). name="dx13-78006"></a> Voodoo3 PCI for example, in case you still own one).
Although every modern PC graphics card utilizes the AGP &#8217;bus&#8217; for fast data Although every modern PC graphics card utilizes the AGP &#8217;bus&#8217; for fast data
transfer. transfer.
<!--l. 211--><p class="indent"> Besides &#8221;AGP Support<a <!--l. 211--><p class="indent"> Besides &#8221;AGP Support<a
name="dx13-64007"></a>&#8221; for your chipset - you might want to ask your mainboard name="dx13-78007"></a>&#8221; for your chipset - you might want to ask your mainboard
manual which one is on - you defnitely want to activate &#8221;Direct Rendering Manager&#8221; manual which one is on - you definitely want to activate &#8221;Direct Rendering Manager&#8221;
for your garphics board. Please note that recent releases of XFree86 - namely for your graphics board. Please note that recent releases of XFree86 - namely
4.1.0 and higher might not be supported by the DRI included in older Linux 4.1.0 and higher might not be supported by the DRI included in older Linux
kernels. Also newer 2.4.x kernels from 2.4.8 up to 2.4.17 do not support DRI in kernels. Also newer 2.4.x kernels from 2.4.8 up to 2.4.17 do not support DRI in
XFree86-4.0.x. XFree86-4.0.x.
@ -198,15 +201,15 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">&gt; agpgart: Detected Via Apollo Pro chipset</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">&gt; agpgart: AGP aperture is 64M @ 0xe4000000</span> class="pcrr7t---109">&gt; agpgart: AGP aperture is 64M @ 0xe4000000</span>
If you don&#8217;t encounter such messages on Linux kernel boot, then you might have If you don&#8217;t encounter such messages on Linux kernel boot, then you might have
missed the right chipset. Part one of activation hardware accelerated OpenGL support on missed the right chip set. Part one of activation hardware accelerated OpenGL support on
your Linux system is now completed. your Linux system is now completed.
<!--l. 237--><p class="indent"> The second part consists of configuring your X server<a <!--l. 237--><p class="indent"> The second part consists of configuring your X server<a
name="dx13-64008"></a> for OpenGL. This is not a big name="dx13-78008"></a> for OpenGL. This is not a big
deal as it simply consists of to instructions to load the appropriate modules on startup of deal as it simply consists of to instructions to load the appropriate modules on startup of
the X server. This is done by editing the configuration file <span the X server. This is done by editing the configuration file <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/etc/X11/XF86Config</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">/etc/X11/XF86Config</span>.
Today&#8217;s Linux distributions are supposed to provide a tool that does this job Today&#8217;s Linux distributions are supposed to provide a tool that does this job
for you on your demand. Please make shure there are these two instructions: for you on your demand. Please make sure there are these two instructions:
<!--l. 246--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 246--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">Load ''glx''</span> class="pcrr7t---109">Load ''glx''</span>
@ -215,7 +218,7 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">Load ''glx''</span>
<!--l. 248--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 248--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">Load ''dri''</span> class="pcrr7t---109">Load ''dri''</span>
<!--l. 251--><p class="noindent">in the &#8221;Module&#8221; section your X server<a <!--l. 251--><p class="noindent">in the &#8221;Module&#8221; section your X server<a
name="dx13-64009"></a> configuration file. If everything is right name="dx13-78009"></a> configuration file. If everything is right
the X server will take care of loading the appropriate Linux kernel module for the X server will take care of loading the appropriate Linux kernel module for
DRI support of your graphics card. The right Linux kernel module name is DRI support of your graphics card. The right Linux kernel module name is
determined by the &#8217;Driver&#8217; statement in the &#8221;Device&#8221; section of the XF86Config. determined by the &#8217;Driver&#8217; statement in the &#8221;Device&#8221; section of the XF86Config.
@ -274,9 +277,9 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">VendorName ''ATI''</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">EndSection</span> class="pcrr7t---109">EndSection</span>
By using the Option &#8221;AGPMode&#8221; you can tune AGP performance as long as the By using the Option &#8221;AGPMode&#8221; you can tune AGP performance as long as the
mainboard and the graphics card permit. The BusID on AGP<a mainboard and the graphics card permit. The BusID on AGP<a
name="dx13-64010"></a> systems should always be name="dx13-78010"></a> systems should always be
set to &#8221;1:0:0&#8221; - because you only have one AGP slot on your board - whereas the PCI<a set to &#8221;1:0:0&#8221; - because you only have one AGP slot on your board - whereas the PCI<a
name="dx13-64011"></a> name="dx13-78011"></a>
BusID differs with the slot your graphics card has been applied to. &#8217;lspci&#8217; might be your BusID differs with the slot your graphics card has been applied to. &#8217;lspci&#8217; might be your
@ -287,102 +290,106 @@ resides.
<!--l. 334--><p class="indent"> This has been the second part of installing hardware accelerated OpenGL support on <!--l. 334--><p class="indent"> This has been the second part of installing hardware accelerated OpenGL support on
your Linux box. your Linux box.
<!--l. 337--><p class="indent"> The third part carries two subparts: First there are the OpenGL runtime libraries,<a <!--l. 337--><p class="indent"> The third part carries two subparts: First there are the OpenGL runtime libraries,<a
name="dx13-64012"></a> name="dx13-78012"></a>
sufficient to run existing appliactions. For compiling FlightGear you also need the suiting sufficient to run existing appliactions. For compiling FlightGear you also need the suiting
develoment headers. As compiling the whole X window system is not subject to this developmental headers. As compiling the whole X window system is not subject to this
abstract we expect that your distribution ships the necessary libraries and headers. In case abstract we expect that your distribution ships the necessary libraries and headers. In case
you told your package manager to install some sort of OpenGL support you are you told your package manager to install some sort of OpenGL support you are
supposed to find some OpenGL test utilities, at least there should be &#8217;glxinfo&#8217; or supposed to find some OpenGL test utilities, at least there should be &#8217;glxinfo&#8217; or
&#8217;gl-info&#8217;. &#8217;gl-info&#8217;.
<!--l. 346--><p class="indent"> These commandline utilities are useful to say if the previous steps where successfull. <!--l. 345--><p class="indent"> These command-line utilities are useful to say if the previous steps where
If they refuse to start, then your package manager missed something because he should successfull. If they refuse to start, then your package manager missed something because
have known that these utilities usually depend on the existence of OpenGL runtime he should have known that these utilities usually depend on the existence of OpenGL
libraries. If they start, then you&#8217;re one step ahead. Now watch the output of this tool and runtime libraries. If they start, then you&#8217;re one step ahead. Now watch the output of this
and have a look at the line that starts with tool and and have a look at the line that starts with
<!--l. 353--><p class="indent"> OpenGL renderer string<a <!--l. 352--><p class="indent"> OpenGL renderer string<a
name="dx13-64013"></a>: name="dx13-78013"></a>:
<!--l. 355--><p class="indent"> If you find something like <!--l. 354--><p class="indent"> If you find something like
<!--l. 358--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 357--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: FireGL2 / FireGL3 (Pentium3)</span> class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: FireGL2 / FireGL3 (Pentium3)</span>
<!--l. 361--><p class="noindent">or <!--l. 360--><p class="noindent">or
<!--l. 365--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 364--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI Voodoo3 20000224</span> class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI Voodoo3 20000224</span>
<!--l. 368--><p class="noindent">or <!--l. 367--><p class="noindent">or
<!--l. 372--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 371--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI Radeon 20010402</span> class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa DRI Radeon 20010402</span>
<!--l. 374--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 373--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">AGP 4x x86</span> class="pcrr7t---109">AGP 4x x86</span>
<!--l. 377--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 376--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect</span> class="pcrr7t---109">OpenGL renderer string: Mesa GLX Indirect</span>
<!--l. 380--><p class="noindent">mind the word &#8217;Indirect&#8217;, then it&#8217;s you who missed something, because OpenGL gets <!--l. 379--><p class="noindent">mind the word &#8217;Indirect&#8217;, then it&#8217;s you who missed something, because OpenGL gets
dealt with in a software library running solely on your CPU. In this case you might want dealt with in a software library running solely on your CPU. In this case you might want
to have a closer look at the preceding paragraphs of this chapter. Now please make to have a closer look at the preceding paragraphs of this chapter. Now please
shure all necessary libraries are at their proper location. You will need three make sure all necessary libraries are at their proper location. You will need three
OpenGL libraries for running FlightGear. In most cases you will find them in OpenGL libraries for running <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. In most cases you will find them in
/usr/lib/: /usr/lib/:
<!--l. 389--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 388--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libGL.so.1</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libGL.so.1</span>
<!--l. 391--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 390--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libGLU.so.1</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libGLU.so.1</span>
<!--l. 393--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 392--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libglut.so.3</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/libglut.so.3</span>
<!--l. 395--><p class="indent"> These may be the libraries itself or symlinks to appropriate libraries located in some <!--l. 394--><p class="indent"> These may be the libraries itself or symlinks to appropriate libraries located in some
other directories. Depending on the distribution you use these libraries might be shipped other directories. Depending on the distribution you use these libraries might be shipped
in different packages. SuSE<a in different packages. SuSE<a
name="dx13-64014"></a> for example ships libGL in package &#8217;xf86_glx&#8217;, libGLU in name="dx13-78014"></a> for example ships libGL in package &#8217;xf86_glx&#8217;, libGLU in
&#8217;xf86glu&#8217; and libglut in &#8217;mesaglut&#8217;. Additionally for FlightGear you need libplib which is &#8217;xf86glu&#8217; and libglut in &#8217;mesaglut&#8217;. Additionally for <span
part of the &#8217;plib&#8217; package. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>you need libplib which
<!--l. 402--><p class="indent"> For compiling FlightGear yourself - as already mentioned - you need the appropriate is part of the &#8217;plib&#8217; package.
<!--l. 401--><p class="indent"> For compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>yourself - as already mentioned - you need the appropriate
header files which often reside in /usr/include/GL/. Two are necessary for libGL and they header files which often reside in /usr/include/GL/. Two are necessary for libGL and they
come in - no, not &#8217;xf86glx-devel&#8217; (o.k., they do but they do not work correctly) but in come in - no, not &#8217;xf86glx-devel&#8217; (o.k., they do but they do not work correctly) but in
&#8217;mesa-devel&#8217;: &#8217;mesa-devel&#8217;:
<!--l. 408--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 407--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/gl.h</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/gl.h</span>
<!--l. 410--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 409--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glx.h</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glx.h</span>
<!--l. 413--><p class="noindent">One comes with libGLU in &#8217;xf86glu-devel&#8217;: <!--l. 412--><p class="noindent">One comes with libGLU in &#8217;xf86glu-devel&#8217;:
<!--l. 417--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 416--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glu.h</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glu.h</span>
<!--l. 420--><p class="indent"> and one with libglut in &#8217;mesaglut-devel&#8217; <!--l. 419--><p class="indent"> and one with libglut in &#8217;mesaglut-devel&#8217;
<!--l. 423--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 422--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glut.h</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/glut.h</span>
<!--l. 426--><p class="indent"> The &#8217;plib&#8217; package comes with some more libraries and headers that are too <!--l. 425--><p class="indent"> The &#8217;plib&#8217; package comes with some more libraries and headers that are too
many to be mentioned here. If all this is present and you have a comfortable many to be mentioned here. If all this is present and you have a comfortable
compiler environment, then you are ready to compile FlightGear and enjoy the compiler environment, then you are ready to compile <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>and enjoy the
result. result.
<!--l. 432--><p class="indent"> Further information on OpenGL<a <!--l. 431--><p class="indent"> Further information on OpenGL<a
name="dx13-64015"></a> issues of specific XFree86<a name="dx13-78015"></a> issues of specific XFree86<a
name="dx13-64016"></a> releases is avaliable here: name="dx13-78016"></a> releases is available here:
<!--l. 436--><p class="indent"> <span class="underline">http://www.xfree86.org/<span <!--l. 435--><p class="indent"> <span class="underline">http://www.xfree86.org/<span
class="cmmi-10--109">&lt;</span>RELEASE NUMBER<span class="cmmi-10--109">&lt;</span>RELEASE NUMBER<span
class="cmmi-10--109">&gt;</span>/DRI.html</span> class="cmmi-10--109">&gt;</span>/DRI.html</span>
<!--l. 440--><p class="noindent">Additional reading on DRI<a <!--l. 439--><p class="noindent">Additional reading on DRI<a
name="dx13-64017"></a>: name="dx13-78017"></a>:
<!--l. 444--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 443--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.precisioninsight.com/piinsights.html" >http://www.precisioninsight.com/piinsights.html</a> href="http://www.precisioninsight.com/piinsights.html" >http://www.precisioninsight.com/piinsights.html</a>
<!--l. 447--><p class="noindent">In case you are missing some &#8217;spare parts&#8217;: <!--l. 446--><p class="noindent">In case you are missing some &#8217;spare parts&#8217;:
<!--l. 451--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 450--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://dri.sourceforge.net/res.phtml" >http://dri.sourceforge.net/res.phtml</a> href="http://dri.sourceforge.net/res.phtml" >http://dri.sourceforge.net/res.phtml</a>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.8</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">B.8</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-65" name="x13-65000B.8">OpenGL on MacIntosh</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-13-79" name="x13-79000B.8">OpenGL on Macintosh</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx13-65001"></a> name="dx13-79001"></a>
<!--l. 458--><p class="noindent">OpenGL is pre-installed on Mac OS 9.x and later. You may find a newer version than the <!--l. 457--><p class="noindent">OpenGL is pre-installed on Mac OS 9.x and later. You may find a newer version than the
one installed for Mac OS 9.x<a one installed for Mac OS 9.x<a
name="dx13-65002"></a> at name="dx13-79002"></a> at
<!--l. 461--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 460--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.apple.com/opengl" >http://www.apple.com/opengl</a> href="http://www.apple.com/opengl" >http://www.apple.com/opengl</a>
<!--l. 464--><p class="indent"> You should receive the updates automatically for Mac OX 10.x<a <!--l. 463--><p class="indent"> You should receive the updates automatically for Mac OSX<a
name="dx13-65003"></a>. name="dx13-79003"></a>.
<!--l. 467--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 466--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">One final word: </span>We would recommend that you test your OpenGL<a class="ptmb7t---109">One final word: </span>We would recommend that you test your OpenGL<a
name="dx13-65004"></a> support with one name="dx13-79004"></a> support with one
of the programs that accompany the drivers, to be absolutely confident that of the programs that accompany the drivers, to be absolutely confident that
it is functioning well. There are also many little programs, often available as it is functioning well. There are also many little programs, often available as
screen savers, that can be used for testing. It is important that you are confident screen savers, that can be used for testing. It is important that you are confident

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href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-4" name="x5-40001">Want to have a free flight? Take <span href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-4" name="x5-40001">Want to have a free flight? Take <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></h2> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></h2>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.1</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.1</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-5" name="x5-50001.1">Yet another Flight Simulator?</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-5" name="x5-50001.1">Yet Another Flight Simulator?</a></h3>
<!--l. 37--><p class="noindent">Did you ever want to fly a plane yourself, but lacked the money or ability to do so? Are <!--l. 37--><p class="noindent">Did you ever want to fly a plane yourself, but lacked the money or ability to
you a real pilot looking to improve your skills without having to take off? Do you want to do so? Are you a real pilot looking to improve your skills without having to
try some dangerous maneuvers without risking your life? Or do you just want to have fun take off? Do you want to try some dangerous maneuvers without risking your
with a more serious game not killing any people? If any of these questions applies, PC life? Or do you just want to have fun with a more serious game without any
flight simulators are just for you. violence? If any of these questions apply to you, PC flight simulators are just for
<!--l. 43--><p class="indent"> You already may have some experience using Microsoft<a you.
<!--l. 43--><p class="indent"> You may already have some experience using Microsoft<a
name="dx5-5001"></a>&#8217;s &copy; Flight Simulator or any name="dx5-5001"></a>&#8217;s &copy; Flight Simulator or any
other of the commercially available PC flight simulators. As the price tag of those is other of the commercially available PC flight simulators. As the price tag of those is
usually within the $50 range buying one of them should not be a serious problem given
that running any serious PC flight simulator requires a hardware within the $1500 range,
despite dropping prices, at least.
<!--l. 48--><p class="indent"> Why then that effort of spending hundreds or thousands of hours of programming to usually within the $50 range, buying one of them should not be a serious problem given
build a free simulator? Obviously there must be good reason to do so: that running any serious PC flight simulator requires PC hardware within the $1500
range, despite dropping prices.
<!--l. 49--><p class="indent"> With so many commercially available flight simulators, why would we spend
thousands of hours of programming and design work to build a free flight simulator?
Well, there are many reasons, but here are the major ones:
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize">All of the commercial programs have a serious drawback: They are made <li class="itemize">All of the commercial simulators have a serious drawback: they are made
by a small group of developers defining their properties - often quite inert by a small group of developers defining their properties according to what
and not listening too much to the customer. Anyone ever trying to contact is important to them and providing limited interfaces to end users. Anyone
Microsoft<a who has ever tried to contact a commercial developer would agree that
name="dx5-5002"></a> will immediately agree. getting your voice heard in that environment is a major challenge. In contrast,
</li>
<li class="itemize">Commercial PC flight simulators usually try to cover a market segment as
broad as possible. For obvious reason, most of them want to serve the serious
pilot as well as the beginner and the gamer. The result is a compromise. As
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is free, there is no need for such compromise; it just can be given class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is designed by the people and for the people with everything out
the properties its users want. It defines itself via building. in the open.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Building a flight simulator is a challenge to the art of programming. <li class="itemize">Commercial simulators are usually a compromise of features and usability.
Contributing to that project makes you belong to those being able to Most commercial developers want to be able to serve a broad segment of
contribute to serious, ambitious and advanced software projects. the population, including serious pilots, beginners, and even casual gamers.
In reality the result is always a compromise due to deadlines and funding.
As <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is free and open, there is no need for such a compromise.
We have no publisher breathing down our necks, and we&#8217;re all volunteers
that make our own deadlines. We are also at liberty to support markets that
no commercial developer would consider viable, like the scientific research
community.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">It is fun. Not only is it fun to write the code (. . . or documentation. . . ) but <li class="itemize">Due to their closed-source nature, commercial simulators keep developers
also to belong to that - temporarily changing - club of clever people on the with excellent ideas and skills from contributing to the products. With
net having discussed, struggled and finally succeeded in creating that project. <span
Even reading the <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, developers of all skill levels and ideas have the potential to make
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>mailing lists is informative and fun for itself.</li></ul> a huge impact on the project. Contributing to a project as large and complex
<!--l. 75--><p class="noindent">The above-mentioned points make <span as <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>superior to its competitors in several class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is very rewarding and provides the developers with a great
respect. <span deal of pride in knowing that we are shaping the future of a great simulator.
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>aims to be a civilian,<a </li>
name="dx5-5003"></a> multi-platform,<a <li class="itemize">Beyond everything else, it&#8217;s just plain fun! I suppose you could compare us
name="dx5-5004"></a> open,<a to real pilots that build kit-planes or scratch-builts. Sure, we can go out a
name="dx5-5005"></a> user-supported,<a buy a pre-built aircraft, but there&#8217;s just something special about building one
name="dx5-5006"></a> yourself.</li></ul>
user-extensible<a <!--l. 83--><p class="noindent">The points mentioned above form the basis of why we created <span
name="dx5-5007"></a> platform. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. With those
<!--l. 84--><p class="indent"> <div align="center" motivations in mind, we have set out to create a high-quality flight simulator that aims to
class="centerline"><img be a civilian,<a
src="getstart1x.gif" alt="" class="fbox" > </div> name="dx5-5002"></a> multi-platform,<a
<!--l. 87--><p class="noindent">Fig. 1: <span name="dx5-5003"></a> open,<a
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span name="dx5-5004"></a> user-supported,<a
class="ptmri7t---109">under UNIX: Bad approach to San Francisco International - by one of</span> name="dx5-5005"></a> and user-extensible<a
<span name="dx5-5006"></a> platform. Let us
class="ptmri7t---109">the authors of this manual. . .</span> take a closer look at each of these characteristics:
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Civilian:</span><a class="ptmb7t---109">Civilian:</span><a
name="dx5-5008"></a> The project is primarily aimed at civilian flight simulation. It name="dx5-5007"></a> The project is primarily aimed at civilian flight simulation. It
should be appropriate for simulating general aviation as well as civilian should be appropriate for simulating general aviation as well as civilian
aircraft. It is not a shoot&#8217;m-up game. However, in keeping with the open aircraft. Our long-term goal is to have <span
concept of development, this naturally does not exclude someone taking the class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>FAA-approved as a flight
code and integrating say weapon systems<a training device. To the disappointment of some users, it is currently not
name="dx5-5009"></a>, for instance. a combat simulator; however, these features are not explicitly excluded.
We just have not had a developer that was seriously interested in systems
necessary for combat simulation.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Multi-platform:</span><a class="ptmb7t---109">Multi-platform:</span><a
name="dx5-5010"></a> The developers are attempting to keep the code as name="dx5-5008"></a> The developers are attempting to keep the code as
platform-independent as possible. This is based on their observation that people platform-independent as possible. This is based on their observation that people
interested in flight simulations run quite a variety of computer hardware and interested in flight simulations run quite a variety of computer hardware and
operating systems. The present code supports the following Operating operating systems. The present code supports the following Operating
Systems<a Systems<a
name="dx5-5011"></a>: name="dx5-5009"></a>:
<ul class="itemize2"> <ul class="itemize2">
<li class="itemize">Linux<a <li class="itemize">Linux<a
name="dx5-5012"></a> (any distribution and platform), name="dx5-5010"></a> (any distribution and platform),
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Windows NT/2000/XP<a <li class="itemize">Windows NT/2000/XP<a
name="dx5-5013"></a> (Intel/AMD platform), name="dx5-5011"></a> (Intel/AMD platform),
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Windows 95/98/ME<a <li class="itemize">Windows 95/98/ME<a
name="dx5-5014"></a>, name="dx5-5012"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">BSD UNIX<a <li class="itemize">BSD UNIX<a
name="dx5-5015"></a>, name="dx5-5013"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">SGI IRIX<a <li class="itemize">SGI IRIX<a
name="dx5-5016"></a>, name="dx5-5014"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Sun-OS<a <li class="itemize">Sun-OS<a
name="dx5-5017"></a>, name="dx5-5015"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Macintosh.</li></ul> <li class="itemize">Macintosh.</li></ul>
<!--l. 117--><p class="noindent">At present, there is no known flight simulator - commercial or free - supporting <!--l. 115--><p class="noindent">At present, there is no known flight simulator - commercial or free - supporting
such a broad range of platforms. such a broad range of platforms.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Open:</span><a class="ptmb7t---109">Open:</span><a
name="dx5-5018"></a> The project is not restricted to a static or elite cadre of developers. Anyone name="dx5-5016"></a> The project is not restricted to a static or elite cadre of developers. Anyone
who feels he or she is able to contribute is most welcome. The code (including who feels they are able to contribute is most welcome. The code (including
documentation) is copyrighted under the terms of the GPL<a
name="dx5-5019"></a> (Gnu Public
License<a
name="dx5-5020"></a>). documentation) is copyrighted under the terms of the GNU General Public License<a
<!--l. 126--><p class="noindent">The GPL<a name="dx5-5017"></a>
name="dx5-5021"></a> is often misunderstood. In simple terms it states that you can copy and (GPL<a
freely distribute the program(s) so licensed. You can modify them if you like. You name="dx5-5018"></a>).
are even allowed to charge as much money for the distribution of the modified or <!--l. 123--><p class="noindent">The GPL<a
original program as you want. However, you must distribute it complete with the name="dx5-5019"></a> is often misunderstood. In simple terms it states that you can copy and
entire source code and it must retain the original copyrights. In short: freely distribute the program(s) so licensed. You can modify them if you like and
<!--l. 134--><p class="noindent"><div align="center" even charge as much money as want to for the distribution of the modified or
original program. However, you must freely provide the entire source code to
anyone who wants it, and it must retain the original copyrights. In short:
<!--l. 131--><p class="noindent"><div align="center"
class="centerline"> <span class="centerline"> <span
class="ptmri7t---109">&#8221;You can do anything with the software except make it non-free&#8221;</span>. </div> class="ptmri7t---109">&#8221;You can do anything with the software except make it non-free&#8221;</span>. </div>
<!--l. 136--><p class="noindent">The full text of the GPL<a <!--l. 133--><p class="noindent">The full text of the GPL<a
name="dx5-5022"></a> can be obtained from name="dx5-5020"></a> can be obtained from the <span
<!--l. 139--><p class="noindent"><a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>source code or from
<!--l. 136--><p class="noindent"><a
href="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html" >http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html</a>. href="http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html" >http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/gpl.html</a>.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">User-supported, user-extensible:</span><a class="ptmb7t---109">User-supported and user-extensible:</span><a
name="dx5-5023"></a> <a name="dx5-5021"></a> <a
name="dx5-5024"></a>Contrary to various commercial simulators name="dx5-5022"></a>Unlike most commercial simulators,
available, scenery and aircraft format, internal variables, etc. are user <span
accessible and documented from the beginning. Even without an explicit class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8221;s scenery and aircraft formats, internal variables, APIs, and everything
development documentation<a else are user accessible and documented from the beginning. Even without any
name="dx5-5025"></a> (which naturally has to be written at some explicit development documentation<a
point) this is guaranteed by supplying the source code<a name="dx5-5023"></a> (which naturally has to be written at
name="dx5-5026"></a>. It is the goal of the some point), one can always go to the source code<a
developers to build a basic engine to which scenery designers, panel engineers, name="dx5-5024"></a> to see how something
maybe adventure or ATC routine writers, sound artists, and others can (and works. It is the goal of the developers to build a basic engine to which
scenery designers, panel engineers, maybe adventure or ATC routine
writers, sound artists, and others can build upon. It is our hope that the
project, including the developers and end users, will benefit from the
are solicited to) add. It is our hope, that the project will benefit from the
creativity and ideas of the hundreds of talented &#8221;simmers&#8221; around the creativity and ideas of the hundreds of talented &#8221;simmers&#8221; around the
world.</li></ul> world.</li></ul>
<!--l. 155--><p class="noindent">Without doubt, the success of the Linux<a <!--l. 152--><p class="noindent">Without doubt, the success of the Linux<a
name="dx5-5027"></a> project initiated by Linus Torvalds<a name="dx5-5025"></a> project, initiated by Linus Torvalds,<a
name="dx5-5028"></a> inspired name="dx5-5026"></a> inspired
several of the developers. Not only has it shown that distributed development of even several of the developers. Not only has Linux<a
highly sophisticated software projects over the Internet is possible. name="dx5-5027"></a> shown that distributed development of
highly sophisticated software projects over the Internet is possible, it has also proven that
such an effort can surpass the level of quality of competing commercial products.
<!--l. 162--><p class="indent"> <div align="center"
class="centerline"><img
src="getstart1x.gif" alt="" class="fbox" > </div>
<!--l. 165--><p class="noindent">Fig. 1: <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmri7t---109">under UNIX: Bad approach to San Francisco International - by one of</span>
<span
class="ptmri7t---109">the authors of this manual. . .</span>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.2</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.2</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-6" name="x5-60001.2">System requirements</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-6" name="x5-60001.2">System Requirements</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx5-6001"></a> name="dx5-6001"></a>
<!--l. 164--><p class="noindent">In comparison to other recent flight simulators the system requirements<a <!--l. 171--><p class="noindent">In comparison to other recent flight simulators, the system requirements<a
name="dx5-6002"></a> for <span name="dx5-6002"></a> for <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
are not extravagant. A decent PII/400 or something in that range should be sufficient, are not extravagant. A decent PIII/800, or something in that range, should be
given you have a proper 3-D graphics card<a sufficient given you have a proper 3-D graphics card<a
name="dx5-6003"></a>. On the other hand, any modern name="dx5-6003"></a>. Additionally, any modern
UNIX<a UNIX<a
name="dx5-6004"></a>-type workstation<a name="dx5-6004"></a>-type workstation<a
name="dx5-6005"></a> with a 3D graphics card will handle <span name="dx5-6005"></a> with a 3-D graphics card will handle <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>as class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>as
well. well.
<!--l. 170--><p class="indent"> One important prerequisite for running <span <!--l. 177--><p class="indent"> One important prerequisite for running <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is a graphics card whose driver class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is a graphics card whose driver
supports OpenGL<a supports OpenGL<a
name="dx5-6006"></a>. If you don&#8217;t know what OpenGL<a name="dx5-6006"></a>. If you don&#8217;t know what OpenGL<a
name="dx5-6007"></a> is, the overview given at the name="dx5-6007"></a> is, the overview given at the
OpenGL web site OpenGL website
<!--l. 174--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 181--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.opengl.org" >http://www.opengl.org</a> href="http://www.opengl.org" >http://www.opengl.org</a>
<!--l. 177--><p class="noindent">says it best: &#8221;Since its introduction in 1992, OpenGL has become the industry&#8217;s most <!--l. 184--><p class="noindent">says it best: &#8220;Since its introduction in 1992, OpenGL has become the industry&#8217;s most
widely used and supported 2-D and 3-D graphics application programming interface widely used and supported 2-D and 3-D graphics application programming interface
(API)...&#8221;. (API)...&#8221;.
<!--l. 182--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 189--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>does not run (and will never run) on a graphics board supporting class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>does not run (and will never run) on a graphics board which only
Direct3D<a
name="dx5-6008"></a> only. Contrary to openGL, Direct3D is a proprietary interface, being restricted
to the Windows operating system.
<!--l. 184--><p class="indent"> You may be able to run <span supports Direct3D<a
name="dx5-6008"></a>. Contrary to OpenGL, Direct3D is a proprietary interface, being
restricted to the Windows operating system.
<!--l. 193--><p class="indent"> You may be able to run <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>on a computer that features a 3-D video card class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>on a computer that features a 3-D video card
not supporting hardware accelerated OpenGL<a not supporting hardware accelerated OpenGL<a
name="dx5-6009"></a> - and even on systems without name="dx5-6009"></a> - and even on systems without
3-D graphics hardware at all. However, the absence of hardware accelerated 3-D graphics hardware at all. However, the absence of hardware accelerated
OpenGL support can force even the fastest machine to its knees. The typical OpenGL support can bring even the fastest machine to its knees. The typical
signal for missing hardware acceleration are frame rate<a signal for missing hardware acceleration are frame rate<a
name="dx5-6010"></a>s below 1 frame per name="dx5-6010"></a>s below 1 frame per
second. second.
<!--l. 190--><p class="indent"> Any more recent 3-D graphics featuring hardware OpenGL<a <!--l. 198--><p class="indent"> Any modern 3-D graphics featuring OpenGL<a
name="dx5-6011"></a> will do. For Windows<a name="dx5-6011"></a> support will do. For Windows<a
name="dx5-6012"></a> name="dx5-6012"></a> video
video card drivers that support OpenGL, visit the home page of your video card card drivers that support OpenGL, visit the home page of your video card manufacturer.
manufacturer. You should note, that sometimes OpenGL drivers<a You should note that sometimes OpenGL drivers<a
name="dx5-6013"></a> are provided by the name="dx5-6013"></a> are provided by the manufacturers of
manufacturers of the graphics chip instead of by the makers of the board. If you are the graphics chip instead of by the makers of the board. If you are going to buy a
going to buy a graphics card for running <span graphics card for running <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, one based on a NVIDIA chip (TNT class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, one based on a NVIDIA chip (TNT X/Geforce X)
X/Geforce X) might be a good choice. might be a good choice.
<!--l. 205--><p class="indent"> To install the executable and basic scenery, you will need around 50 MB of free disk
<!--l. 197--><p class="indent"> To install the executable and basic scenery, you will need around 50 MB of free disk
space<a space<a
name="dx5-6014"></a>. In case you want/have to to compile the program yourself you will need additional name="dx5-6014"></a>. In case you want/have to to compile the program yourself you will need about an
about 500 MB for the source code and for temporary files created during compilation. additional 500 MB for the source code and for temporary files created during
This does not yet include the development environment, which possibly may have to be compilation. This does not include the development environment, which will vary in size
installed under Windows yet, and which amounts to additional around 300 MB, depending on the operating system and environment being used. Windows users can
depending on the installed packages. expect to need approximately 300 MB of additional disk space for the development
<!--l. 202--><p class="indent"> For the sound effects<a environment. Linux and other UNIX machines should have most of the development
name="dx5-6015"></a> any capable sound card<a tools already installed, so there is likely to be little additional space needed on those
name="dx5-6016"></a> should suffice. Based on its flexible platforms.
concept, <span <!--l. 214--><p class="indent"> For the sound effects<a
name="dx5-6015"></a>, any capable sound card<a
name="dx5-6016"></a> should suffice. Due to its flexible
design, <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>supports a wide range of joysticks<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>supports a wide range of joysticks<a
name="dx5-6017"></a> or yokes<a name="dx5-6017"></a> and yokes<a
name="dx5-6018"></a> as well esd rudder name="dx5-6018"></a> as well as rudder pedals<a
pedals<a name="dx5-6019"></a>
name="dx5-6019"></a> under Linux<a under Linux<a
name="dx5-6020"></a> as well as under Windows<a name="dx5-6020"></a> and Windows<a
name="dx5-6021"></a>. name="dx5-6021"></a>. <span
<!--l. 205--><p class="indent"> <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>can also provide interfaces to full-motion flight
chairs.
<!--l. 219--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is being developed primarily under Linux<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is being developed primarily under Linux<a
name="dx5-6022"></a>, a free UNIX clone (together name="dx5-6022"></a>, a free UNIX clone (together
with lots of GNU utilities) developed cooperatively over the Internet in much the same with lots of GNU utilities) developed cooperatively over the Internet in much the same
@ -250,80 +275,85 @@ class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>itself. <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>also runs and is partly developed under several class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>also runs and is partly developed under several
flavors of Windows<a flavors of Windows<a
name="dx5-6023"></a>. Building <span name="dx5-6023"></a>. Building <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is possible on a Macintosh (OSX) and on class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is also possible on a Macintosh OSX and
several UNIX/X11 workstations, as well. Given you have a proper compiler<a several different UNIX/X11 workstations. Given you have a proper compiler<a
name="dx5-6024"></a> installed, name="dx5-6024"></a> installed,
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>can be built under all of these platforms. The primary compiler class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>can be built under all of these platforms. The primary compiler for all
for all platforms is the free GNU C++<a platforms is the free GNU C++<a
name="dx5-6025"></a> compiler (the Cygnus <a name="dx5-6025"></a> compiler (the Cygnus<a
name="dx5-6026"></a>compiler under name="dx5-6026"></a> Cygwin<a
name="dx5-6027"></a> compiler under
Win32). Win32).
<!--l. 212--><p class="indent"> If you want to run <span <!--l. 227--><p class="indent"> If you want to run <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS X we suggest a Power PC G3 300 MHz class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OSX we suggest a Power PC G3 300 MHz
or better. As a graphics card we would suggest an ATI Rage 128 based card as a or better. As a graphics card we would suggest an ATI Rage 128 based card as a
minimum. Joysticks are supported under Mac OS 9.x only; there is no joystick support minimum. Joysticks are supported under Mac OS 9.x only; there is no joystick support
under Max OSX available (yet). under Max OSX at this time.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.3</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.3</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-7" name="x5-70001.3">Which version should I use?</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-7" name="x5-70001.3">Choosing A Version</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx5-7001"></a> name="dx5-7001"></a>
<!--l. 219--><p class="noindent">Concerning the <span <!--l. 236--><p class="noindent">Concerning the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>source code there exist two branches, a stable one and a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>source code there exist two branches, a stable branch and a
developmental branch.<a developmental branch.<a
name="dx5-7002"></a><a name="dx5-7002"></a><a
name="dx5-7003"></a> Even version numbers like 0.6, 0.8, and (someday hopefully) 1.0 name="dx5-7003"></a> Even version numbers like 0.6, 0.8, and (someday hopefully) 1.0
refer to stable releases, while odd numbers like 0.7, 0.9, and so on refer to developmental refer to stable releases, while odd numbers like 0.7, 0.9, and so on refer to developmental
releases. The policy is to only do bug fixes in the even versions, while new features are releases. The policy is to only do bug fixes in the even versions, while new features are
generally added to odd-numbered versions which, after all things have stabilized, will generally added to odd-numbered versions which, after all things have stabilized, will
become the next stable release with a version number calculated by adding 0.1. become the next stable release with a version number calculated by adding
<!--l. 225--><p class="indent"> To add to the confusion, there usually are several versions of the &#8221;unstable&#8221; branch. 0.1.
<!--l. 244--><p class="indent"> To add to the confusion, there usually are several versions of the &#8221;unstable&#8221; branch.
First, there is a &#8221;latest official release&#8221; which the pre-compiled binaries are based on. It is First, there is a &#8221;latest official release&#8221; which the pre-compiled binaries are based on. It is
available from available from
<!--l. 230--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 249--><p class="indent"> <a
href="ftp://ftp.flightgear.org/pub/fgfs/Source/FlightGear-X.X.X.tar.gz" ></a> href="ftp://ftp.flightgear.org/pub/fgfs/Source/FlightGear-X.Y.Z.tar.gz" >ftp://ftp.flightgear.org/pub/fgfs/Source/FlightGear-X.Y.Z.tar.gz</a>
<!--l. 232--><p class="indent"> For developers there exist CVS snapshots<a <!--l. 252--><p class="indent"> For developers there exist CVS snapshots<a
name="dx5-7004"></a><a name="dx5-7004"></a><a
name="dx5-7005"></a> of the source code, available from name="dx5-7005"></a> of the source code, available from
<!--l. 256--><p class="indent"> <a
<!--l. 235--><p class="indent"> <a
href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Devel/Snapshots/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Devel/Snapshots/</a>. href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Devel/Snapshots/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Devel/Snapshots/</a>.
<!--l. 238--><p class="noindent">While theses are quite recent, they may still be sometimes a few days back behind <!--l. 259--><p class="noindent">While theses are quite recent, they may still be sometimes a few days back behind
development. Thus, if you really want to get the very latest and greatest (and, at development. Thus, if you really want to get the very latest and greatest (and, at
times, buggiest) code, you can use a tool called anonymous cvs<a times, buggiest) code, you can use a tool called anonymous cvs<a
name="dx5-7006"></a><a name="dx5-7006"></a><a
name="dx5-7007"></a> available from name="dx5-7007"></a> available from
<!--l. 245--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 266--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.cvshome.org/" >http://www.cvshome.org/</a> href="http://www.cvshome.org/" >http://www.cvshome.org/</a>
<!--l. 248--><p class="noindent">to get the recent code. A detailed description of how to set this up for <span <!--l. 269--><p class="noindent">to get the recent code. A detailed description of how to set this up for <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>can be class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>can be
found at found at
<!--l. 253--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 274--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/cvsResources/" >http://www.flightgear.org/cvsResources/</a>. href="http://www.flightgear.org/cvsResources/" >http://www.flightgear.org/cvsResources/</a>.
<!--l. 256--><p class="noindent">Unfortunately, the system implemented above does not really work as it should. As a <!--l. 277--><p class="noindent">Unfortunately, the system implemented above does not really work as it should. As a
matter of fact, the stable version is usually so much outdated, that it does not at all reflect matter of fact, the stable version is usually so much outdated, that it does not at all reflect
thee stated of development <span the state of development <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>has reached. Given that the recent developmental class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>has reached. Given that the recent developmental
versions on the other hands may contain bugs (. . . undocumented features), we versions on the other hands may contain bugs (. . . undocumented features), we
recommend using the &#8221;latest official (unstable) release&#8221; for the average user. This is the recommend using the &#8221;latest official (unstable) release&#8221; for the average user. This is the
latest version named at latest version named at
<!--l. 261--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 284--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/News/" >http://www.flightgear.org/News/</a>; href="http://www.flightgear.org/News/" >http://www.flightgear.org/News/</a>;
<!--l. 264--><p class="noindent">usually this is also the version which the binary distributions<a <!--l. 287--><p class="noindent">usually this is also the version which the binary distributions<a
name="dx5-7008"></a> available at name="dx5-7008"></a> available at
<!--l. 268--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 292--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/</a> href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/</a>
<!--l. 271--><p class="noindent">are based on. If not otherwise stated, all procedures in this &#8221;Installation and Getting
<!--l. 295--><p class="noindent">are based on. If not otherwise stated, all procedures in this &#8220;Installation and Getting
Started&#8221; will be based on these packages. Started&#8221; will be based on these packages.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.4</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.4</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-8" name="x5-80001.4">Flight models</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-8" name="x5-80001.4">Flight Dynamics Models</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx5-8001"></a> name="dx5-8001"></a>
<a <a
name="dx5-8002"></a> name="dx5-8002"></a>
<!--l. 278--><p class="noindent">Historically, <span <!--l. 302--><p class="noindent">Historically, <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>has been based on a flight model it inherited (together with the class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>has been based on a flight model it inherited (together with the
Navion airplane) from LaRCsim. As this had several limitations (most important, Navion airplane) from LaRCsim. As this had several limitations (most important,
many characteristics were hard wired in contrast to using configuration files), many characteristics were hard wired in contrast to using configuration files),
@ -332,15 +362,12 @@ there were several attempts to develop or include alternative flight models<a
result, <span result, <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>supports several different flight models, to be chosen from at class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>supports several different flight models, to be chosen from at
runtime. runtime.
<!--l. 284--><p class="indent"> The most important one is the JSB flight model developed by Jon Berndt. Actually, <!--l. 308--><p class="indent"> The most important one is the JSB flight model developed by Jon Berndt. Actually,
the JSB flight model is part of a stand-alone project called <span the JSB flight model is part of a stand-alone project called <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">JSBSim</span>, having its home at class="ptmbi7t---109">JSBSim</span>, having its home at
<!--l. 288--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 312--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://jsbsim.sourceforge.net/" >http://jsbsim.sourceforge.net/</a>. href="http://jsbsim.sourceforge.net/" >http://jsbsim.sourceforge.net/</a>.
<!--l. 315--><p class="noindent">Concerning airplanes, the JSB flight model at present provides support for a Cessna 172<a
<!--l. 291--><p class="noindent">Concerning airplanes, the JSB flight model at present provides support for a Cessna 172<a
name="dx5-8004"></a>, name="dx5-8004"></a>,
a Cessna 182<a a Cessna 182<a
name="dx5-8005"></a>, a Cessna 310<a name="dx5-8005"></a>, a Cessna 310<a
@ -349,17 +376,17 @@ a Cessna 182<a
are gearing towards a very accurate flight model, and the JSB model has become are gearing towards a very accurate flight model, and the JSB model has become
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s default flight model. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s default flight model.
<!--l. 296--><p class="indent"> As an interesting alternative, Christian Mayer developed a flight model of a hot air <!--l. 321--><p class="indent"> As an interesting alternative, Christian Mayer developed a flight model of a hot air
balloon. Moreover, Curt Olson integrated a special slew mode called Magic Carpet, balloon. Moreover, Curt Olson integrated a special &#8221;UFO&#8221; slew mode, which helps you
which helps you to quickly fly from point A to point B. to quickly fly from point A to point B.
<!--l. 300--><p class="indent"> Recently, Andrew Ross contributed another flight model called <span <!--l. 325--><p class="indent"> Recently, Andrew Ross contributed another flight model called <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim</span><a class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim</span><a
name="dx5-8008"></a> for <span name="dx5-8008"></a> for <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Yet</span> class="ptmri7t---109">Yet</span>
<span <span
class="ptmri7t---109">another simulator</span>. At present, it sports another Cessna 172<a class="ptmri7t---109">Another Simulator</span>. At present, it sports another Cessna 172<a
name="dx5-8009"></a>, a Turbo 310<a name="dx5-8009"></a>, a Turbo 310<a
name="dx5-8010"></a>, a fairly ggod name="dx5-8010"></a>, a fairly good
DC-3<a DC-3<a
name="dx5-8011"></a> model, along with a Boeing 747<a name="dx5-8011"></a> model, along with a Boeing 747<a
name="dx5-8012"></a>, Harrier<a name="dx5-8012"></a>, Harrier<a
@ -367,74 +394,89 @@ DC-3<a
name="dx5-8014"></a>. <span name="dx5-8014"></a>. <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim </span>takes a fundamentally class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim </span>takes a fundamentally
different approach since it&#8217;s based on geometry information rather than aerodynamic different approach since it&#8217;s based on geometry information rather than aerodynamic
coefficients. Where JSBSim will be exact for every situation that is known and flight coefficients. Where <span
tested, but may have odd and/or unrealistic behavior outside normal flight, YASim will class="ptmbi7t---109">JSBSim </span>will be exact for every situation that is known and flight
be sensible and consistent in almost every flight situation, but is likely to differ in tested, but may have odd and/or unrealistic behavior outside normal flight, <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim </span>will be
sensible and consistent in almost every flight situation, but is likely to differ in
performance numbers. performance numbers.
<!--l. 302--><p class="indent"> As a further alternative, there is the UIUC flight model<a <!--l. 331--><p class="indent"> As a further alternative, there is the UIUC flight model<a
name="dx5-8015"></a>, developed by a team from the name="dx5-8015"></a>, developed by a team at the
University of Illinois, independently from <span University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This work was initially geared toward
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>in the beginning (while now using modeling aircraft in icing conditions<a
it for their simulations). This project aims at studying the simulation of aircraft icing. Its name="dx5-8016"></a> together with a smart icing system to better enable
home is at pilots to fly safely in an icing encounter. While this research continues, the
<!--l. 308--><p class="indent"> <a project has expanded to include modeling &#8221;nonlinear&#8221; aerodynamics, which
href="http://amber.aae.uiuc.edu/~jscott/sis/" >http://amber.aae.uiuc.edu/&nbsp;jscott/sis/</a>. result in more realism in extreme attitudes, such as stall and high angle of attack
<!--l. 311--><p class="noindent">The UIUC provides a host of different aircraft including several Cessna C172<a flight. Two good examples that illustrate this capability are the Airwave Xtreme
name="dx5-8016"></a>, a Learjet
24<a
name="dx5-8017"></a>, a Twin Otter<a
name="dx5-8018"></a> and much more. To get an idea, you may check the folder 150<a
<span name="dx5-8017"></a> hang glider<a
class="pcrr7t---109">Aircraft-UIUC </span>of the <span name="dx5-8018"></a> and the 1903 Wright Flyer<a
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>path. name="dx5-8019"></a>. For the hang glider, throttle can
<!--l. 316--><p class="indent"> Please note, that the UIUC models do <span be use to fly to gliding altitude or Ctrl-U can be used to jump up in 1000-ft
class="ptmb7t---109">not </span>have a working gear. So you might increments. Try your hand at the unstable Wright Flyer and don&#8217;t stall the canard!
experience some difficulties when starting from a runway. At least the nose gear will be Considerable up elevator trim will be required for level flight. In general, the
too weak and the airplane will fall on it&#8217;s nose. This can be circumvented by pulling the aerodynamics are probably very close to the original Wright Flyer as they are
stick more than usual for a while. partly based on experimental data taken on a replica tested recently at the NASA
<!--l. 318--><p class="indent"> It is even possible to drive FlightGear&#8217;s scene display using an external FDM<a Ames Research Center. Also included are two more models, a Beech 99<a
name="dx5-8019"></a> running name="dx5-8020"></a> and
Marchetti S-211<a
name="dx5-8021"></a> jet trainer, which are older generation UIUC/FGFS models
and based on simpler &#8221;linear&#8221; aerodynamics. More details of the UIUC flight
model and a list of aircraft soon to be upgraded can be found on their website at
<!--l. 351--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://amber.aae.uiuc.edu/~m-selig/apasim.html" >http://amber.aae.uiuc.edu/<img
src="getstart2x.gif" alt="~" class="tilde" > m-selig/apasim.html</a>
<!--l. 354--><p class="noindent">Note that the 3D models of the UIUC airplanes<a
name="dx5-8022"></a> can be downloaded from a site
maintained by Wolfram Kuss
<!--l. 358--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://home.t-online.de/home/Wolfram.Kuss/" >http://home.t-online.de/home/Wolfram.Kuss/</a>
<!--l. 361--><p class="indent"> It is even possible to drive FlightGear&#8217;s scene display using an external FDM<a
name="dx5-8023"></a> running
on a different computer - although this might not be a setup recommended to people just on a different computer - although this might not be a setup recommended to people just
getting in touch with <span getting in touch with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.5</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">1.5</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-9" name="x5-90001.5">To whom this guide is addressed and how it is organized</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-5-9" name="x5-90001.5">About This Guide</a></h3>
<!--l. 329--><p class="noindent">There is little, if any, material in this Guide that is presented here exclusively. You could <!--l. 371--><p class="noindent">There is little, if any, material in this Guide that is presented here exclusively. You could
even say with Montaigne that we &#8221;merely gathered here a big bunch of other men&#8217;s even say with Montaigne that we &#8221;merely gathered here a big bunch of other men&#8217;s
flowers, having furnished nothing of my own but the strip to hold them together&#8221;. Most flowers, having furnished nothing of my own but the strip to hold them together&#8221;. Most
(but fortunately not all) of the information can as well be obtained from the <span (but fortunately not all) of the information herein can also be obtained from the
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span> <span
web site<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>web site<a
name="dx5-9001"></a> located at: name="dx5-9001"></a> located at
<!--l. 378--><p class="indent"> <a
<!--l. 336--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/" >http://www.flightgear.org/</a> href="http://www.flightgear.org/" >http://www.flightgear.org/</a>
<!--l. 339--><p class="indent"> Please, keep in mind that there are several mirrors to all <span <!--l. 381--><p class="indent"> Please, keep in mind that there are several mirrors of the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>Web sites, being class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>web sites, all
listed on this page. Sometimes it is preferred to download from them than from the of which are linked to from the <span
original place. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>homepage listed above. You may
<!--l. 341--><p class="noindent">However, a neatly printed manual is arguably preferable over loosely scattered <span prefer to download <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Readme</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>from a mirror closer to you than from the main
files by some people, and those people may acknowledge the effort. site.
<!--l. 345--><p class="indent"> This <span <!--l. 386--><p class="indent"> This <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmri7t---109">Installation and Getting Started </span>manual is intended to be a first step class="ptmri7t---109">Installation and Getting Started </span>manual is intended to be a first step
towards a more complete <span towards a complete <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>documentation<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>documentation<a
name="dx5-9002"></a> (with the other parts, hopefully, to name="dx5-9002"></a>. The target audience is the end-user who
be written by others). The target audience is the end-user who is not interested in is not interested in the internal workings of OpenGL<a
the internal workings of OpenGL<a name="dx5-9003"></a> or in building his or her own
name="dx5-9003"></a> or in building his or her own scenery, for scenery. It is our hope, that someday there will be an accompanying <span
instance. It is our hope, that someday there will be an accompanying <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
<span <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Programmer&#8217;s Guide</span><a class="ptmri7t---109">Programmer&#8217;s Guide</span><a
name="dx5-9004"></a> (which could be based on some of the documentation found at name="dx5-9004"></a> (which could be based on some of the documentation found at
<!--l. 354--><p class="indent"> <a
<!--l. 395--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs</a>; href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs</a>;
<!--l. 357--><p class="noindent">a <span <!--l. 398--><p class="noindent">a <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmri7t---109">Scenery Design Guide</span>,<a class="ptmri7t---109">Scenery Design Guide</span>,<a
name="dx5-9005"></a> describing the Scenery tools now packaged as name="dx5-9005"></a> describing the Scenery tools now packaged as
@ -442,18 +484,18 @@ class="ptmri7t---109">Scenery Design Guide</span>,<a
class="ptmbi7t---109">TerraGear</span>; and a <span class="ptmbi7t---109">TerraGear</span>; and a <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span><span
class="ptmri7t---109">Flight School</span><a class="ptmri7t---109">Flight School</span><a
name="dx5-9006"></a>, at least. name="dx5-9006"></a> package.
<!--l. 363--><p class="indent"> As a supplement, we recommend reading the <span <!--l. 404--><p class="indent"> As a supplement, we recommend reading the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>FAQ to be found class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>FAQ to be found
at at
<!--l. 365--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 406--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html</a> href="http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Docs/FlightGear-FAQ.html</a>
<!--l. 367--><p class="indent"> which has a lot of supplementary information to (and, at times, more recent than) the <!--l. 408--><p class="indent"> which has a lot of supplementary information that may not be included in this
present document. manual.
<!--l. 374--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 414--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmb7t---109">We kindly ask you to help me refine this document by submitting corrections,</span> class="ptmb7t---109">We kindly ask you to help us refine this document by submitting corrections,</span>
<span <span
class="ptmb7t---109">improvements, and more. Any user is invited to contribute descriptions of</span> class="ptmb7t---109">improvements, and suggestions. All users is invited to contribute descriptions of</span>
<span <span
class="ptmb7t---109">alternative setups (graphics cards, operating systems etc.). We will be more than</span> class="ptmb7t---109">alternative setups (graphics cards, operating systems etc.). We will be more than</span>
<span <span
@ -462,11 +504,13 @@ class="ptmbi7t---109">Installation and Getting Started </span><span
class="ptmb7t---109">(of</span> class="ptmb7t---109">(of</span>
<span <span
class="ptmb7t---109">course not without giving credit to the authors).</span> class="ptmb7t---109">course not without giving credit to the authors).</span>
<!--l. 376--><p class="indent"> While we intend to continuously update this document at least for the foreseeable <!--l. 416--><p class="indent"> While we intend to continuously update this document, we may not be able to
future, supposedly we will not be able to produce a new one for any single release of produce a new version for every single release of <span
<span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. To do so would require
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. While we are watching the mailing lists, it would help if developers adding more manpower that we have now, so please feel free to jump in and help out. We
new functionality would send us a short note. hope to produce documentation that measures up to the quality of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
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@ -70,11 +70,11 @@ class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>on. Other compilers
<li class="itemize">The GNU compiler is free in the same sense of the GPL as <span <li class="itemize">The GNU compiler is free in the same sense of the GPL as <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is.</li></ul> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is.</li></ul>
<!--l. 70--><p class="noindent">You might want to check Section <a <!--l. 70--><p class="noindent">You might want to check Section <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a>, <span href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Missed approach</span>, if anything fails during class="ptmri7t---109">Missed approach</span>, if anything fails during
compilation. In case this does not help we recommend sending a note to one of the compilation. In case this does not help we recommend sending a note to one of the
mailing lists (for hints on subscription see Chapter <a mailing lists (for hints on subscription see Chapter <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-66000C">C<!--tex4ht:ref: landing--></a>). href="getstartap3.html#x14-80000C">C<!--tex4ht:ref: landing--></a>).
<!--l. 73--><p class="indent"> There are several Linux distributions<a <!--l. 73--><p class="indent"> There are several Linux distributions<a
name="dx6-10009"></a> on the market, and most of them should work. name="dx6-10009"></a> on the market, and most of them should work.
Some come even bundled with (often outdated) versions of <span Some come even bundled with (often outdated) versions of <span
@ -89,7 +89,7 @@ sense, before building the plane you will have to build the plant for building p
This will be the topic of the following section, which can be omitted by Linux This will be the topic of the following section, which can be omitted by Linux
users. users.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.1</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.1</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-11" name="x6-110002.1">Getting a development environment under Windows</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-11" name="x6-110002.1">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></h3>
<!--l. 86--><p class="noindent">There is a powerful development environment available for Windows and this <!--l. 86--><p class="noindent">There is a powerful development environment available for Windows and this
even for free: The Cygnus development tools,<a even for free: The Cygnus development tools,<a
name="dx6-11001"></a> resp. <span name="dx6-11001"></a> resp. <span
@ -141,10 +141,79 @@ class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>stuff lives under this directory. In add
select select
<!--l. 125--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 125--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">Default text file type: Unix</span> class="pcrr7t---109">Default text file type: Unix</span>
<!--l. 127--><p class="indent"> You are free to install the compiler for all users or just for you. <!--l. 127--><p class="noindent">In addition, you have the choice to install the compiler for all users or just for
<!--l. 129--><p class="indent"> As a final step you should include the binary directory<a you.
name="dx6-11004"></a> (for instance: <!--l. 130--><p class="indent"> The final window before installation gives you a selection of packages to install. It is
<span hard, to provide a minimum selection of packages required for <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>and the
accompanying libraries to install. We have observed the following (non minimum)
combination to work:<a
name="dx6-11004"></a>
<ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Admin </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Archive </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Base </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Database </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Devel </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Doc </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Editors </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Graphics </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Interpreters </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Libs </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Mail </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Net </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Shells </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Text </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Utils </span>install
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">Web </span>skip
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">XFree86 </span>do not install!</li></ul>
<!--l. 152--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Note </span>XFree86<a
name="dx6-11005"></a> must be not installed for building <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>and the accompanying
libraries. If it is installed you have to deinstall it first. Otherwise <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s
configuration scripts will detect the XFree86 OpenGL libraries and link to them, while
the code is not prepared to do so.
<!--l. 154--><p class="indent"> As a final step you should include the binary directory<a
name="dx6-11006"></a> (for instance:
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">c:/Cygwin/bin</span>) into your path by adding <span class="obeylines-h"><span class="pcrr7t---109">c:/Cygwin/bin</span>) into your path by adding <span class="obeylines-h"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">path=c:\Cygwin\bin</span></span> in your class="pcrr7t---109">path=c:\Cygwin\bin</span></span> in your
<span <span
@ -157,37 +226,126 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">control</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">panel</span>. There you&#8217;ll find a button <span class="pcrr7t---109">panel</span>. There you&#8217;ll find a button <span
class="pcrr7t---109">Environment variables</span>, where you can add class="pcrr7t---109">Environment variables</span>, where you can add
the named directory. the named directory.
<!--l. 133--><p class="indent"> Now you are done. Fortunately, all this is required only once. At this point you have a <!--l. 158--><p class="indent"> Now you are done. Fortunately, all this is required only once. At this point you have a
nearly UNIX-like (command line) development environment. Because of this, the nearly UNIX-like (command line) development environment. Because of this, the
following steps are nearly identical under Windows and Linux/Unix. following steps are nearly identical under Windows and Linux/Unix.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.2</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.2</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-12" name="x6-120002.2">Compiling <span href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-12" name="x6-120002.2">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></h3>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></h3> <!--l. 165--><p class="noindent">Linux, like any UNIX, usually comes with a compiler pre-installed. On the other hand,
<!--l. 141--><p class="noindent">A preliminary remark: For UNIX, make sure you have all necessary OpenGL libraries you still have to make sure several required libraries being present.
first. Fortunately on all recent Linux distributions (i.e. SuSE-7.1) these are already put on <!--l. 167--><p class="indent"> First, make sure you have all necessary OpenGL libraries. Fortunately, most of the
the right place. Be sure to install the proper package. Besides the basic X11 recent Linux distributions (i.e. SuSE-7.3) put these already into the right place. (There
have been reports, though, that on Slackware you may have to copy the libraries to
<span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/lib </span>and the headers to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/include </span>by hand after
building <span
class="pcrr7t---109">glut-3.7</span>). Be sure to install the proper packages: Besides the basic X11
stuff you want to have - SuSE as an example - the following packages: mesa, stuff you want to have - SuSE as an example - the following packages: mesa,
mesa-devel, mesasoft, xf86_glx, xf86glu, xf86glu-devel, mesaglut, mesaglut-devel and mesa-devel, mesasoft, xf86_glx, xf86glu, xf86glu-devel, mesaglut, mesaglut-devel and
plib. plib.
<!--l. 147--><p class="indent"> Also you are expected to have a bunch of tools installed that are usually required to <!--l. 171--><p class="indent"> Also you are expected to have a bunch of tools installed that are usually required to
compile the Linux kernel. So you may use the Linux kernel source package top compile the Linux kernel. So you may use the Linux kernel source package top
determine the required dependencies. The following packages might prove to be useful determine the required dependencies. The following packages might prove to be useful
when fiddling with the FlightGear sources: automake, autoconf, libtool, bison, flex and when fiddling with the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>sources: automake, autoconf, libtool, bison, flex and
some more, that are not required to build a Linux kernel. some more, that are not required to build a Linux kernel.
<!--l. 154--><p class="indent"> Please compare the release of the Plib library with the one that ships with your Linux <!--l. 178--><p class="indent"> <span
distribution. It might be the case that FlightGear requires a newer one that is not yet class="ptmb7t---109">Please compare the release of the Plib library with the one that ships with your</span>
provided by your vendor. <span
<!--l. 158--><p class="indent"> Under Windows, the required libraries should have been installed with the <span class="ptmb7t---109">Linux distribution. </span>It might be the case that <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Cygwin</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>requires a newer one that is not
installation above. yet provided by your vendor.
<!--l. 160--><p class="indent"> The following steps are identical under Linux/Unix and under Windows with minor <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.3</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-13" name="x6-130002.3">One-time preparations for Linux and Windows users</a></h3>
<!--l. 186--><p class="noindent">There are a couple of 3rd party libraries which your Linux or Windows system may or
may have not installed, i.e. the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">ZLIB </span>library and the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Metakit </span>library. You can
either check your list of installed packages or just try building <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span>: It
should exit and spit an error message (observe this!) if one of these libraries is
missing.
<!--l. 188--><p class="indent"> If you make this observation, install the missing libraries, which only is required
once (unless you don&#8217;t re-install you development environment).
<!--l. 190--><p class="indent"> Both libraries come bundled with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span>, which links to them, bus does not
automatically install them. For installing either of them, get the most recent file
<span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span><a
name="dx6-13001"></a> from
<!--l. 193--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html" >http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html</a>
<!--l. 196--><p class="noindent">Download it to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Change to that directory and unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span>
using
<!--l. 200--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 202--><p class="indent"> You will observe a directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">src-libs </span>which contains the two names
libraries.
<h4 class="subsectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.3.1</span> <a
href="getstartli1.html#QQ2-6-14" name="x6-140002.3.1">Installation of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">ZLIB</span></a></h4>
<!--l. 206--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X/scr-libs </span>and unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">ZLIB </span>using
<!--l. 210--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz zlib-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 214--><p class="noindent">Next, change to the newly created directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">zlib-X.X.X </span>and type
<!--l. 218--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<!--l. 224--><p class="noindent">Under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>, for instance
via the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command.
<h4 class="subsectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.3.2</span> <a
href="getstartli1.html#QQ2-6-15" name="x6-150002.3.2">Installation of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Metakit</span></a></h4>
<!--l. 229--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X/scr-libs </span>and unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Metakit </span>using
<!--l. 233--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz metakit-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 237--><p class="noindent">Next, change to directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">zlib-X.X.X/builds </span>(!) and type (where the
configure option <span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-tcl=no </span>is at least required on a Cygwin system):
<!--l. 241--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --with-tcl=no</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<!--l. 247--><p class="noindent">Under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>, for instance
via the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command.
<!--l. 250--><p class="indent"> You may want to consult the Readme files under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X/scr-libs </span>in
case you run into trouble.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.4</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-16" name="x6-160002.4">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></h3>
<!--l. 256--><p class="noindent">The following steps are identical under Linux/Unix and under Windows with minor
modifications. Under Windows, just open the <span modifications. Under Windows, just open the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Cygwin </span>icon from the Start menu or from class="ptmbi7t---109">Cygwin </span>icon from the Start menu or from
the desktop to get a command line. the desktop to get a command line.
<!--l. 164--><p class="indent"> To begin with, the <span <!--l. 260--><p class="indent"> To begin with, the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>build process is based on four packages which you class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>build process is based on four packages which you
need to built and installed in this order: need to built and installed in this order:
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
@ -195,176 +353,204 @@ need to built and installed in this order:
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">SimGear <li class="itemize">SimGear
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">FlightGear Program <li class="itemize">FlightGear, program
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">FlightGear base (data - no compilation required)</li></ul> <li class="itemize">FlightGear, base (data - no compilation required)</li></ul>
<ol type="1" class="enumerate1" start="1" <ol type="1" class="enumerate1" start="1"
> >
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-12002x1"></a>First, choose an install directory<a name="x6-16002x1"></a>First, choose an install directory<a
name="dx6-12003"></a> for FlightGear. This will not be the one your name="dx6-16003"></a> for FlightGear. This will not be the one your
binaries will live in but the one for your source code and compilation files. binaries will live in but the one for your source code and compilation files.
We suggest We suggest
<!--l. 176--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 272--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd:/usr/local/</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd:/usr/local/</span>
<!--l. 178--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 274--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">mkdir source</span> class="pcrr7t---109">mkdir source</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-12005x2"></a>Now, you have to install a support library <span name="x6-16005x2"></a>Now, you have to install a support library <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span><a class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span><a
name="dx6-12006"></a> which is absolutely essential name="dx6-16006"></a> which is absolutely essential
for the building process. <span for the building process. <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>contains most of the basic graphics rendering, class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB </span>contains most of the basic graphics rendering,
audio, and joystick routines. Download the latest stable version of <span audio, and joystick routines. Download the latest stable version of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span><a class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span><a
name="dx6-12007"></a> name="dx6-16007"></a>
from from
<!--l. 184--><p class="noindent"><a <!--l. 280--><p class="noindent"><a
href="http://plib.sourceforge.net/" >http://plib.sourceforge.net/</a> href="http://plib.sourceforge.net/" >http://plib.sourceforge.net/</a>
<!--l. 187--><p class="noindent">to <span <!--l. 283--><p class="noindent">to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Change to that directory and unpack <span class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Change to that directory and unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span>
using using
<!--l. 190--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 286--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz plib-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz plib-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 192--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 288--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">plib-X.X.X </span>and run class="pcrr7t---109">plib-X.X.X </span>and run
<!--l. 194--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 290--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>.
<!--l. 198--><p class="noindent">Under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span <!--l. 294--><p class="noindent">Under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>, class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>,
for instance via the <span for instance via the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command. class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command.
<!--l. 297--><p class="noindent">Confirm you now have <span
<!--l. 201--><p class="noindent">Confirm you now have <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span>&#8217;s header files<a class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span>&#8217;s header files<a
name="dx6-12008"></a> (as <span name="dx6-16008"></a> (as <span
class="pcrr7t---109">ssg.h </span>etc.) under class="pcrr7t---109">ssg.h </span>etc.) under
<span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/plib </span>(and nowhere else). class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/plib </span>(and nowhere else).
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-12010x3"></a>Next, you have to install another library <span name="x6-16010x3"></a>Next, you have to install another library <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span><a class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span><a
name="dx6-12011"></a> containing the basic name="dx6-16011"></a> containing the basic
simulation routines. Get the most recent file <span simulation routines. Get the most recent file <span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span><a class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span><a
name="dx6-12012"></a> name="dx6-16012"></a>
from from
<!--l. 207--><p class="noindent"><a <!--l. 302--><p class="noindent"><a
href="ftp://ftp.simgear.org/pub/simgear/Source/" >ftp://ftp.simgear.org/pub/simgear/Source/</a> href="http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html" >http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html</a>
<!--l. 210--><p class="noindent">Download it to <span <!--l. 305--><p class="noindent">Download it to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Change to that directory and class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Change to that directory and
unpack <span unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>using class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>using
<!--l. 214--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 309--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz SimGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 216--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 311--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X </span>and run class="pcrr7t---109">SimGear-X.X.X </span>and run
<!--l. 219--><p class="noindent"><span
<!--l. 314--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<!--l. 223--><p class="noindent">Again, under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span <!--l. 318--><p class="noindent">Again, under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<span <span
class="pcrr7t---109">install</span>, for instance via the <span class="pcrr7t---109">install</span>, for instance via the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command. class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command.
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-12014x4"></a>Now, you&#8217;re prepared to name="x6-16014x4"></a>Now, you&#8217;re prepared to build <span
build <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>itself, finally. Get
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>itself, finally. Get <span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear-X.X.X.tar.gz </span>from class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear-X.X.X.tar.gz </span>from
<!--l. 231--><p class="noindent"><a <!--l. 326--><p class="noindent"><a
href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Source/</a> href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/</a>
<!--l. 234--><p class="noindent">and download it to <span <!--l. 329--><p class="noindent">and download it to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Unpack <span class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/source</span>. Unpack <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>using class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>using
<!--l. 238--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 333--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz FlightGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz FlightGear-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 241--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 336--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span class="pcrr7t---109">cd </span>into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear-X.X.X </span>and run class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear-X.X.X </span>and run
<!--l. 243--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 338--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure</span>
<!--l. 246--><p class="noindent">configure<a <!--l. 341--><p class="noindent">configure<a
name="dx6-12015"></a> knows about numerous options, <a name="dx6-16015"></a> knows about numerous options, <a
name="dx6-12016"></a>with the more relevant ones to be name="dx6-16016"></a>with the more relevant ones to be
specified via switches as specified via switches as
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-network-olk</span>: Include Oliver Delise&#8217;s multi-pilot class="pcrr7t---109">--with-network-olk</span>: Include Oliver Delise&#8217;s multi-pilot
networking support<a networking support<a
name="dx6-12017"></a>, name="dx6-16017"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--disable-network-olk</span>: Disable Oliver Delise&#8217;s multi-pilot class="pcrr7t---109">--with-new-environment</span>: Include new experimental
networking support<a environment subsystem,
name="dx6-12018"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-old-weather</span>: Include original/simple weather class="pcrr7t---109">--with-weathercm</span>: Use WeatherCM instead of FGEnvironment,<a
subsystem<a name="dx6-16018"></a>
name="dx6-12019"></a>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-x</span>: Use the X Window system (Linux only) class="pcrr7t---109">--with-plib=</span>PREFIX: Specify the prefix path to <span
<br class="newline"> class="ptmbi7t---109">PLIB</span>,
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-metakit=</span>PREFIX: Specify the prefix path to <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">Metakit</span>,
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--with-simgear=</span>PREFIX: Specify the prefix path to <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span>,
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize"><span <li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix=/XXX</span>: Install <span class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix=/XXX</span>: Install <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>in the directory <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>in the directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">XXX</span>.</li></ul> class="pcrr7t---109">XXX</span>.
<!--l. 261--><p class="noindent">A good choice would be <span
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--disable-jsbsim</span>: Disable <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">JSBSim</span>m FDM (in case of trouble
compiling it).
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--disable-yasim</span>: Disable <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">YASim </span>FDM (in case of trouble
compiling it).
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--disable-larcsim</span>: Disable <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">LaRCsim </span>FDM (in case of trouble
compiling it).
</li>
<li class="itemize"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">--disable-uiuc</span>: Disable UIUC FDM (in case of trouble
compiling it).</li></ul>
<!--l. 368--><p class="noindent">A good choice would be <span
class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix=/usr/local/FlightGear</span>. In this case class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix=/usr/local/FlightGear</span>. In this case
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s binaries<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s binaries<a
name="dx6-12020"></a> will live under <span name="dx6-16019"></a> will live under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span>. (If you class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span>. (If you
don&#8217;t specify a <span don&#8217;t specify a <span
class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix </span>the binaries will go into <span class="pcrr7t---109">--prefix </span>the binaries will go into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/bin </span>while class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/bin </span>while
the base package files are expected under <span the base package files are expected under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/lib/FlightGear</span>.) class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/lib/FlightGear</span>.)
<!--l. 265--><p class="noindent">Assuming <span <!--l. 372--><p class="noindent">Assuming <span
class="pcrr7t---109">configure </span>finished successfully, run class="pcrr7t---109">configure </span>finished successfully, run
<!--l. 268--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 375--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>.
<!--l. 271--><p class="noindent">Again, under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span <!--l. 378--><p class="noindent">Again, under Linux, you have to become root for being able to <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>, class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>,
for instance via the <span for instance via the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command. class="pcrr7t---109">su </span>command.
<!--l. 275--><p class="noindent">Note: You can save a significant amount of space by stripping all the debugging <!--l. 382--><p class="noindent">Note: You can save a significant amount of space by stripping all the debugging
symbols off the executable. To do this, make a symbols off the executable. To do this, make a
<!--l. 280--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 387--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd /usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd /usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span>
<!--l. 282--><p class="noindent">to the directory in the <span <!--l. 389--><p class="noindent">to the directory in the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">install tree </span>where your binaries live and run class="pcrr7t---109">install tree </span>where your binaries live and run
<!--l. 286--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 393--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">strip *</span>.</li></ol> class="pcrr7t---109">strip *</span>.</li></ol>
<!--l. 290--><p class="noindent">This completes building the executable and should result in a file <span <!--l. 397--><p class="noindent">This completes building the executable and should result in a file <span
class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs </span>(Unix) or class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs </span>(Unix) or
<span <span
class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs.exe </span>(Windows) under <span class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs.exe </span>(Windows) under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/bin</span>
<!--l. 293--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 400--><p class="indent"> <span
class="ptmb7t---109">Note: </span>If for whatever reason you want to re-build the simulator, use the command <span class="ptmb7t---109">Note: </span>If for whatever reason you want to re-build the simulator, use the command <span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make</span>
<span <span
@ -380,62 +566,102 @@ these same directories before.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.3</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.5</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-13" name="x6-130002.3">Compiling <span href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-17" name="x6-170002.5">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS 10.1 </a></h3> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS X </a></h3>
<!--l. 303--><p class="noindent">For compiling under Mac OS 10.1 you will need <!--l. 410--><p class="noindent">For compiling under Mac OS X you will need
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize">Mac OS 10.1 with 10.1 developer tools installed. <li class="itemize">Mac X OS 10.1+ with developer tools installed.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">500MB disk (conservative estimate, might be a little less). <li class="itemize">500MB disk (minimum) free disk space.
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">Fearlessness of command line compiling.</li></ul> <li class="itemize">Fearlessness of command line compiling.</li></ul>
<!--l. 311--><p class="noindent">This will need a bit more bravery than building under Windows or Linux. First, there are <!--l. 418--><p class="noindent">This will need a bit more bravery than building under Windows or Linux. First, there are
less people who tested it under sometimes strange configurations. Second, the less people who tested it under sometimes strange configurations. Second, the
process as described here itself nees a touch more experience by using CVS process as described here itself needs a touch more experience by using CVS
repositories. repositories.
<!--l. 314--><p class="indent"> First, download the development files. They are intended to simplify the build <!--l. 420--><p class="indent"> First, download the development files. They contain files that help simplify the build
process as much as possible: process, and software for automake, autoconf, and plib:
<!--l. 318--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 424--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/fgdev.tar.gz" >http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/&nbsp;walisser/fg/fgdev.tar.gz</a> href="http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/fgdev.tar.gz" >http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/<img
<!--l. 321--><p class="indent"> Once you have this extracted, make sure you are using tcsh, since the setup script src="getstart3x.gif" alt="~" class="tilde" > walisser/fg/fgdev.tar.gz</a>
requires it. <!--l. 427--><p class="noindent">or
<!--l. 431--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://homepage.mac.com/walisser" >http://homepage.mac.com/walisser</a>
<!--l. 434--><p class="noindent">Once you have this extracted, make sure you are using TCSH as your shell, since the
setup script requires it.
<!--l. 438--><p class="noindent"><span
class="ptmb7t---109">Important for Jaguar users:</span>
<!--l. 441--><p class="indent"> If you run Mac OS X 10.2 or later, gcc 3.1 is the default compiler. However, only
version 2.95 works with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>as of this writing. To change the default compiler,
run this command (as root). You&#8217;ll only have to do this once and it will have a global
effect on the system.
<!--l. 444--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">sudo gcc</span><span class="underline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">&nbsp;</span></span><span
class="pcrr7t---109">select 2</span>
<ol type="1" class="enumerate1" start="1" <ol type="1" class="enumerate1" start="1"
> >
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13002x1"></a>Setup the build environment: name="x6-17002x1"></a>Setup the build environment:
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd fgdev</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd fgdev</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">source bin/prepare.csh</span> class="pcrr7t---109">source bin/prepare.csh</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13004x2"></a>Install automake/aclocal build tools name="x6-17004x2"></a>Install the latest versions of the automake and autoconf build tools:
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/automake-1.4-p4</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/automake-X.X.X</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">rehash</span>
<!--l. 457--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/autoconf-X.XX</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install rehash</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">rehash</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13006x3"></a>Build PLIB name="x6-17006x3"></a>Download PLIB
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/plib-1.4.2</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">aclocal</span> class="pcrr7t---109">setenv CVSROOT :pserver:anonymous@cvs.plib.sf.net:</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">automake</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/cvsroot/plib </span>(one line!)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR --with-GL=$BUILDDIR</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span>
<br class="newline">Press <span
class="cmmi-10--109">&lt;</span>enter<span
class="cmmi-10--109">&gt; </span>for password
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout plib</span>
</li>
<li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-17008x4"></a>Build PLIB
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/plib</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./autogen.sh</span>
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13008x4"></a>Get the SimGear sources name="x6-17010x5"></a>Get the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>sources
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
@ -444,70 +670,80 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">setenv CVSROOT :pserver:cvs@cvs.simgear.org:</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">/var/cvs/SimGear-0.0 </span>(one line) class="pcrr7t---109">/var/cvs/SimGear-0.0 </span>(one line)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span>
<br class="newline"># Enter &#8221;guest&#8221; for password <br class="newline">Enter <span
class="cmmi-10--109">&lt;</span>guest<span
class="cmmi-10--109">&gt; </span>for password
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout SimGear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout SimGear</span>
<br class="newline"> <br class="newline">
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13010x5"></a>Build Metakit name="x6-17012x6"></a>Build Metakit
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/SimGear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/SimGear/src-libs</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar -zxvf metakit-X.X.X.tar.gz</span> class="pcrr7t---109">tar -zxvf metakit-X.X.X-32.tar.gz</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd metakit-X.X.X/builds</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd metakit-X.X.X/builds</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">../unix/configure --prefix=&amp;BUILDDIR</span> class="pcrr7t---109">../unix/configure --prefix=&amp;BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make</span> class="pcrr7t---109">--enable-static --disable-dynamic </span>(one line)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<br class="newline"> <br class="newline">
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13012x6"></a>Build SimGear name="x6-17014x7"></a>Build <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/SimGear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/SimGear</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./autogen.sh</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./autogen.sh</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR --host=powerpc</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span> class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
<br class="newline"> <br class="newline">
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13014x7"></a>Get the FlightGear sources <span name="x6-17016x8"></a>Get the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>sources
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">setenv CVSROOT :pserver:cvs@cvs.flightgear.org:</span> class="pcrr7t---109">setenv CVSROOT :pserver:cvs@cvs.flightgear.org:</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/var/cvs/FlightGear-0.7 </span>(one line!) class="pcrr7t---109">/var/cvs/FlightGear-0.X </span>(one line!)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span>
<br class="newline">#enter &#8221;guest&#8221; for password <br class="newline">Enter <span
class="cmmi-10--109">&lt;</span>guest<span
class="cmmi-10--109">&gt; </span>for password
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout FlightGear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout FlightGear</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13016x8"></a>Build FlightGear name="x6-17018x9"></a>Build <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/FlightGear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR/src/FlightGear</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">patch -p0 &lt; ../jsb.diff</span> class="pcrr7t---109">patch -p0 &lt; ../jsb.diff</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./autogen.sh</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./autogen.sh</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR --includedir=</span> class="pcrr7t---109">./configure --prefix=$BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">$BUILDDIR --with-threads --without-x </span>(one line) class="pcrr7t---109">--with-threads --without-x </span>(one line)
<br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">make install</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13018x9"></a>Get the base data files (if you don&#8217;t have them already) name="x6-17020x10"></a>Get the base data files (if you don&#8217;t have them already)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
@ -516,29 +752,34 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">setenv CVSROOT :pserver:cvsguest@rockfish.net:</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">/home/cvsroot </span>(one line) class="pcrr7t---109">/home/cvsroot </span>(one line)
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs login</span>
<br class="newline">#password is &#8221;cvsguest&#8221; <br class="newline">Password is &#8221;cvsguest&#8221;
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout fgfsbase</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cvs -z3 checkout fgfsbase</span>
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13020x10"></a>Move data files (if you have them already) name="x6-17022x11"></a>Move data files (if you have them already)
<br class="newline">just make a symlink or copy data files to &#8221;fgfsbase&#8221; in $BUILDDIR <br class="newline">just make a symlink or copy data files to &#8221;fgfsbase&#8221; in $BUILDDIR
<br class="newline">alternatively adjust <span
class="pcrr7t---109">--fg-root=xxx </span>parameter appropriately
</li> </li>
<li class="enumerate"><a <li class="enumerate"><a
name="x6-13022x11"></a>Run FlightGear name="x6-17024x12"></a>Run FlightGear
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR</span> class="pcrr7t---109">cd $BUILDDIR</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">src/FlightGear/src/Main/fgfs</span></li></ol> class="pcrr7t---109">src/FlightGear/src/Main/fgfs</span></li></ol>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.4</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.6</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-14" name="x6-140002.4">Compiling on other systems</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-18" name="x6-180002.6">Compiling on other systems</a></h3>
<!--l. 399--><p class="noindent">Compiling on other Unix<a <!--l. 535--><p class="noindent">Compiling on other UNIX<a
name="dx6-14001"></a> systems - at least on IRIX<a name="dx6-18001"></a> systems - at least on IRIX<a
name="dx6-14002"></a> and on Solaris<a name="dx6-18002"></a> and on Solaris<a
name="dx6-14003"></a>, is pretty similar to name="dx6-18003"></a>, is pretty similar to
the procedure on Linux - given the presence of a working GNU C compiler. Especially the procedure on Linux - given the presence of a working GNU C compiler. Especially
IRIX and also recent releases of Solaris come with the basic OpenGL libraries.<a IRIX and also recent releases of Solaris come with the basic OpenGL libraries.<a
name="dx6-14004"></a> name="dx6-18004"></a>
Unfortunately the &#8221;glut&#8221; libraries are mostly missing and have to be installed separately Unfortunately the &#8221;glut&#8221; libraries are mostly missing and have to be installed separately
(see the introductory remark to this chapter). As compilation of the &#8221;glut&#8221; sources is not (see the introductory remark to this chapter). As compilation of the &#8221;glut&#8221; sources is not
a trivial task to everyone, you might want to use a pre-built binary. Everything you need a trivial task to everyone, you might want to use a pre-built binary. Everything you need
@ -547,103 +788,104 @@ usable is to place them into <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/ </span>and <span class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/lib/ </span>and <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/</span>. In case you insist class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/include/GL/</span>. In case you insist
on building the library yourself, you might want to have a look at FreeGLUT<a on building the library yourself, you might want to have a look at FreeGLUT<a
name="dx6-14005"></a> name="dx6-18005"></a>
<!--l. 410--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 546--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://freeglut.sourceforge.net/" >http://freeglut.sourceforge.net/</a> href="http://freeglut.sourceforge.net/" >http://freeglut.sourceforge.net/</a>
<!--l. 413--><p class="noindent">which should compile with minor tweaks. Necessary patches might be found in <!--l. 549--><p class="noindent">which should compile with minor tweaks. Necessary patches might be found in
<!--l. 417--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 553--><p class="indent"> <a
href="ftp://ftp.uni-duisburg.de/X11/OpenGL/freeglut_portable.patch" >ftp://ftp.uni-duisburg.de/X11/OpenGL/freeglut_portable.patch</a> href="ftp://ftp.uni-duisburg.de/X11/OpenGL/freeglut_portable.patch" >ftp://ftp.uni-duisburg.de/X11/OpenGL/freeglut_portable.patch</a>
<!--l. 556--><p class="noindent">Please note that you do <span
<!--l. 420--><p class="noindent">Please note that you do <span
class="ptmb7t---109">not </span>want to create 64 bit binaries in IRIX with GCC (even if your class="ptmb7t---109">not </span>want to create 64 bit binaries in IRIX with GCC (even if your
CPU is a R10/12/14k) because GCC produces a broken &#8221;fgfs&#8221; binary (in case the CPU is a R10/12/14k) because GCC produces a broken &#8221;fgfs&#8221; binary (in case the
compiler does&#8217;nt stop with &#8221;internal compiler error&#8221;). Things might look better if Eric compiler doesn&#8217;t stop with &#8221;internal compiler error&#8221;). Things might look better if Eric
Hofman<a Hofman<a
name="dx6-14006"></a> manages to tweak the FlightGear sources for proper compiling with MIPSPro name="dx6-18006"></a> manages to tweak the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>sources for proper compiling with MIPSPro
compiler (it&#8217;s already mostly done). compiler (it&#8217;s already mostly done).
<!--l. 427--><p class="indent"> There should be a workplace for Microsoft Visual C++<a <!--l. 563--><p class="indent"> There should be a workplace for Microsoft Visual C++<a
name="dx6-14007"></a> (MSVC6) included in the name="dx6-18007"></a> (MSVC6) included in the
official <span official <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>distribution. Macintosh<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>distribution. Macintosh<a
name="dx6-14008"></a> users find the required CodeWarrior<a name="dx6-18008"></a> users find the required CodeWarrior<a
name="dx6-14009"></a> files as a name="dx6-18009"></a> files as a
<span <span
class="pcrr7t---109">.bin </span>archive at class="pcrr7t---109">.bin </span>archive at
<!--l. 432--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 568--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/" >http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/<img href="http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/" >http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/<img
src="getstart2x.gif" alt="~" class="tilde" > walisser/fg/</a>. src="getstart4x.gif" alt="~" class="tilde" > walisser/fg/</a>.
<!--l. 434--><p class="indent"> Numerous (although outdated, at times) hints on compiling on different systems are <!--l. 570--><p class="indent"> Numerous (although outdated, at times) hints on compiling on different systems are
included in the source code under <span included in the source code under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini</span>.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.5</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.7</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-15" name="x6-150002.5">Installing the base package</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-19" name="x6-190002.7">Installing the base package</a></h3>
<!--l. 440--><p class="noindent">If you succeeded in performing the steps named above, you will have a directory holding
<!--l. 576--><p class="noindent">If you succeeded in performing the steps named above, you will have a directory holding
the executables for <span the executables for <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. This is not yet sufficient for performing <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. This is not yet sufficient for performing <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>,
though. Besides those, you will need a collection of support data files (scenery, though. Besides those, you will need a collection of support data files (scenery,
aircraft, sound) collected in the so-called base package. In case you compiled aircraft, sound) collected in the so-called base package. In case you compiled
the latest official release, the accompanying base package is available from the latest official release, the accompanying base package is available from
<!--l. 447--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 583--><p class="indent"> <a
href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Shared/fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Shared/fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</a>. href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Shared/fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Shared/fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</a>.
<!--l. 449--><p class="indent"> This package<a <!--l. 585--><p class="indent"> This package<a
name="dx6-15001"></a> is usually quite large (around 25 MB), but must be installed for name="dx6-19001"></a> is usually quite large (around 25 MB), but must be installed for
<span <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>to run. There is no compilation required for it. Just download it to class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>to run. There is no compilation required for it. Just download it to
<span <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local </span>and install it with class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local </span>and install it with
<!--l. 453--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 589--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 455--><p class="noindent">Now you should find all the <span <!--l. 591--><p class="noindent">Now you should find all the <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>files under <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>files under <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear </span>in the class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear </span>in the
following directory structure:<a following directory structure:<a
name="dx6-15002"></a><a name="dx6-19002"></a><a
name="dx6-15003"></a>: name="dx6-19003"></a>:
<!--l. 461--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 597--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear</span>
<!--l. 463--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 599--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Aircraft</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Aircraft</span>
<!--l. 465--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 601--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Aircraft-uiuc</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Aircraft-uiuc</span>
<!--l. 467--><p class="indent"> . . . <!--l. 603--><p class="indent"> . . .
<!--l. 469--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 605--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/bin</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/bin</span>
<!--l. 471--><p class="indent"> . . . <!--l. 607--><p class="indent"> . . .
<!--l. 473--><p class="indent"> <span <!--l. 609--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Weather</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear/Weather</span>.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.6</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">2.8</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-16" name="x6-160002.6">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-6-20" name="x6-200002.8">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></h3>
<!--l. 616--><p class="noindent">It you are into adventures or feel you&#8217;re an advanced user, you can try one of the recent
<!--l. 480--><p class="noindent">It you are into adventures or feel you&#8217;re an advanced user, you can try one of the recent
bleeding edge snapshots<a bleeding edge snapshots<a
name="dx6-16001"></a><a name="dx6-20001"></a><a
name="dx6-16002"></a> at name="dx6-20002"></a> at
<!--l. 483--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 619--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/</a>. href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/</a>.
<!--l. 486--><p class="noindent">In this case you have to get the most recent Snapshot from <span <!--l. 622--><p class="noindent">In this case you have to get the most recent Snapshot from <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>at class="ptmbi7t---109">SimGear </span>at
<!--l. 490--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 626--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html" >http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html</a> href="http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html" >http://www.simgear.org/downloads.html</a>
<!--l. 493--><p class="noindent">as well. But be prepared: These are for development and may (and often do) contain <!--l. 629--><p class="noindent">as well. But be prepared: These are for development and may (and often do) contain
bugs. bugs.
<!--l. 497--><p class="indent"> If you are using these CVS snapshots, the base package named above will usually not <!--l. 633--><p class="indent"> If you are using these CVS snapshots, the base package named above will usually not
be in sync with the recent code and you have to download the most recent developer&#8217;s be in sync with the recent code and you have to download the most recent developer&#8217;s
version from version from
<!--l. 502--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 638--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://rockfish.net/fg/" >http://rockfish.net/fg/</a>. href="http://rockfish.net/fg/" >http://rockfish.net/fg/</a>.
<!--l. 505--><p class="noindent">We suggest downloading this package <span <!--l. 641--><p class="noindent">We suggest downloading this package <span
class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs</span>_<span class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs</span>_<span
class="pcrr7t---109">base-snap.X.X.X.tar.gz </span>to a class="pcrr7t---109">base-snap.X.X.X.tar.gz </span>to a
temporary directory. Now, decompress it using temporary directory. Now, decompress it using
<!--l. 510--><p class="indent"> <span
<!--l. 646--><p class="indent"> <span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz fgfs</span>_<span class="pcrr7t---109">tar xvfz fgfs</span>_<span
class="pcrr7t---109">base-snap.X.X.X.tar.gz</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">base-snap.X.X.X.tar.gz</span>.
<!--l. 513--><p class="indent"> Finally, double-check you got the directory structure named above. <!--l. 649--><p class="indent"> Finally, double-check you got the directory structure named above.

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<h2 class="chapterHead"><span class="titlemark">Chapter&nbsp;3</span><br><a <h2 class="chapterHead"><span class="titlemark">Chapter&nbsp;3</span><br><a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-17" name="x7-170003">Preflight: Installing <span href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-21" name="x7-210003">Preflight: Installing <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></h2> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></h2>
<!--l. 33--><p class="noindent">You can skip this Section if you built <span <!--l. 33--><p class="noindent">You can skip this Section if you built <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>along the lines described in the class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>along the lines described in the
previous Chapter. If you did not and you&#8217;re jumping in here, your first step will consist in previous Chapter. If you did not and you&#8217;re jumping in here, your first step will consist in
installing the binaries. At present, there are pre-compiled binaries<a installing the binaries. At present, there are pre-compiled binaries<a
name="dx7-17001"></a> available name="dx7-21001"></a> available
for for
<ul class="itemize1"> <ul class="itemize1">
<li class="itemize">Windows (any flavor), <li class="itemize">Windows (any flavor),
@ -34,11 +34,11 @@ for
</li> </li>
<li class="itemize">SGI Irix.</li></ul> <li class="itemize">SGI Irix.</li></ul>
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.1</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.1</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-18" name="x7-180003.1">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-22" name="x7-220003.1">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-18001"></a> name="dx7-22001"></a>
<!--l. 49--><p class="noindent">The following supposes you are on a Windows (95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP) <a <!--l. 49--><p class="noindent">The following supposes you are on a Windows (95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP) <a
name="dx7-18002"></a>system. name="dx7-22002"></a>system.
Installing the binaries is quite simple. Go to Installing the binaries is quite simple. Go to
<!--l. 53--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 53--><p class="indent"> <a
href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Win32/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Win32/</a> href="ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Win32/" >ftp://www.flightgear.org/pub/flightgear/Win32/</a>
@ -69,58 +69,58 @@ simulator.
chapter <a chapter <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002">2<!--tex4ht:ref: building--></a>. href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002">2<!--tex4ht:ref: building--></a>.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.2</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.2</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-19" name="x7-190003.2">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-23" name="x7-230003.2">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-19001"></a> name="dx7-23001"></a>
<!--l. 89--><p class="noindent">If your Macintosh<a <!--l. 89--><p class="noindent">If your Macintosh<a
name="dx7-19002"></a> is running the conventional Mac OS 9<a name="dx7-23002"></a> is running the conventional Mac OS 9<a
name="dx7-19003"></a> or earlier, there are versions up name="dx7-23003"></a> or earlier, there are versions up
to <span to <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>0.7.6 available being provided courtesy Darrell Walisser)<a class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>0.7.6 available being provided courtesy Darrell Walisser)<a
name="dx7-19004"></a>. Download the name="dx7-23004"></a>. Download the
file <span class="obeylines-h"><span file <span class="obeylines-h"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear_Installer_0.X.X.sit</span></span> from the corresponding subdirectory class="pcrr7t---109">FlightGear_Installer_0.X.X.sit</span></span> from the corresponding subdirectory
under under
<!--l. 94--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 93--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/" >http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/&nbsp;walisser/fg/</a>. href="http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/~walisser/fg/" >http://icdweb.cc.purdue.edu/&nbsp;walisser/fg/</a>.
<!--l. 97--><p class="noindent">This file contains the program as well as the required base package files (scenery etc.). <!--l. 96--><p class="noindent">This file contains the program as well as the required base package files (scenery etc.).
For unpacking, use <span For unpacking, use <span
class="pcrr7t---109">Stuffit Expander 5.0</span><a class="pcrr7t---109">Stuffit Expander 5.0</span><a
name="dx7-19005"></a> or later. name="dx7-23005"></a> or later.
<!--l. 101--><p class="indent"> The latest build available for Mac OS 9.x is 0.7.6, located in the same place. <!--l. 100--><p class="indent"> The latest build available for Mac OS 9.x is 0.7.6, located in the same place.
The base package is part of the download for Mac OS 9.x, but not for Mac The base package is part of the download for Mac OS 9.x, but not for Mac
OSX. OSX.
<!--l. 103--><p class="indent"> Alternatively, if you are running Mac OS X<a <!--l. 102--><p class="indent"> Alternatively, if you are running Mac OS X<a
name="dx7-19006"></a>, download <span name="dx7-23006"></a>, download <span
class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs-0.X.X.gz </span>from the class="pcrr7t---109">fgfs-0.X.X.gz </span>from the
same site named above. The Mac OS X builds are in a gzip file in the same same site named above. The Mac OS X builds are in a gzip file in the same
directory. There is a readme file in the directory to help people identify what to directory. There is a Readme file in the directory to help people identify what to
download. download.
<!--l. 106--><p class="indent"> Mac OS X requires that you first download the base package. Then extract it <!--l. 105--><p class="indent"> Mac OS X requires that you first download the base package. Then extract it
with with
<!--l. 108--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 107--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">tar -zxvf fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</span> class="pcrr7t---109">tar -zxvf fgfs-base-X.X.X.tar.gz</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">gunzip fgfs-X.X.X.-date.gz</span> class="pcrr7t---109">gunzip fgfs-X.X.X.-date.gz</span>
<!--l. 112--><p class="noindent">Note that there is no <span <!--l. 111--><p class="noindent">Note that there is no <span
class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs </span>script for Mac OS X yet. class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs </span>script for Mac OS X yet.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.3</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.3</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-20" name="x7-200003.3">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-24" name="x7-240003.3">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-20001"></a> name="dx7-24001"></a>
<!--l. 119--><p class="noindent">Download the file <span class="obeylines-h"><span <!--l. 118--><p class="noindent">Download the file <span class="obeylines-h"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">flightgear_0.7.6-6_i386.deb</span></span> (being provided courtesy Ove class="pcrr7t---109">flightgear_0.7.6-6_i386.deb</span></span> (being provided courtesy Ove
Kaaven)<a Kaaven)<a
name="dx7-20002"></a> from any of the Debian<a name="dx7-24002"></a> from any of the Debian<a
name="dx7-20003"></a> mirror sites listed at name="dx7-24003"></a> mirror sites listed at
<!--l. 123--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 122--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://packages.debian.org/unstable/games/flightgear.html" >http://packages.debian.org/unstable/games/flightgear.html</a>. href="http://packages.debian.org/unstable/games/flightgear.html" >http://packages.debian.org/unstable/games/flightgear.html</a>.
<!--l. 126--><p class="noindent">Like any Debian package, this can be installed via <!--l. 125--><p class="noindent">Like any Debian package, this can be installed via
<!--l. 130--><p class="indent"> <span class="obeylines-h"><span <!--l. 129--><p class="indent"> <span class="obeylines-h"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">dpkg</span><span class="pcrr7t---109">dpkg</span><span
class="pcrr7t---109">&nbsp;--install</span><span class="pcrr7t---109">&nbsp;--install</span><span
class="pcrr7t---109">&nbsp;flightgear_0.7.6-6_i386.deb</span></span>. class="pcrr7t---109">&nbsp;flightgear_0.7.6-6_i386.deb</span></span>.
<!--l. 133--><p class="noindent">After installation, you will find the directory <span <!--l. 132--><p class="noindent">After installation, you will find the directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear </span>containing class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/Flightgear </span>containing
the script <span the script <span
class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs </span>to start the program. class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs </span>to start the program.
@ -128,54 +128,73 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">runfgfs </span>to start the program.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.4</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.4</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-21" name="x7-210003.4">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-25" name="x7-250003.4">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-21001"></a> name="dx7-25001"></a>
<!--l. 142--><p class="noindent">If there are binaries available for SGI IRIX systems, download all the required files <!--l. 141--><p class="noindent">If there are binaries available for SGI IRIX systems, download all the required files
(being provided courtesy Erik Hofman)<a (being provided courtesy Erik Hofman)<a
name="dx7-21002"></a> from name="dx7-25002"></a> from
<!--l. 146--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 145--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.a1.nl/~ehofman/fgfs/" >http://www.a1.nl/&nbsp;ehofman/fgfs/</a> href="http://www.a1.nl/~ehofman/fgfs/" >http://www.a1.nl/&nbsp;ehofman/fgfs/</a>
<!--l. 149--><p class="noindent">and install them. Now you can start <span <!--l. 148--><p class="noindent">and install them. Now you can start <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>via running the script class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>via running the script
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/opt/bin/fgfs</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">/opt/bin/fgfs</span>.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.5</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.5</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-22" name="x7-220003.5">Installing add-on scenery</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-26" name="x7-260003.5">Installing add-on scenery</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-22001"></a> name="dx7-26001"></a>
<a <a
name="dx7-22002"></a> name="dx7-26002"></a>
<!--l. 157--><p class="noindent">There is a complete set of scenery files worldwide available created by Curt Olson<a <!--l. 156--><p class="noindent">There are two complete sets of scenery files with worldwide coverage available, now,
name="dx7-22003"></a> which being based on different source data. One data set was created by Curt Olson<a
can be downloaded via a clickable map at name="dx7-26003"></a> and can be
<!--l. 161--><p class="indent"> <a downloaded via a clickable map<a
name="dx7-26004"></a> from
<!--l. 159--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/world-scenery.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/world-scenery.html</a> href="http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/world-scenery.html" >http://www.flightgear.org/Downloads/world-scenery.html</a>
<!--l. 164--><p class="noindent">Moreover, Curt provides the complete set of US Scenery on CD-ROM<a <!--l. 162--><p class="noindent">Moreover, Curt provides the complete set of US Scenery on CD-ROM<a
name="dx7-22004"></a> for those who name="dx7-26005"></a> for those who
really would like to fly over all of the USA. For more detail, check the remarks on the really would like to fly over all of the USA. For more detail, check the remarks on the
downloads page above. downloads page above.
<!--l. 169--><p class="indent"> For installing these files, you have to unpack them under <span <!--l. 167--><p class="indent"> An alternative data set was produced by William Riley<a
class="pcrr7t---109">/Flightgear/Scenery</span>. name="dx7-26006"></a> and is available from
Do not de-compress the numbered scenery files like 958402.gz! This will be done by <!--l. 170--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.randdtechnologies.com/fgfs/newScenery/world-scenery.html" >http://www.randdtechnologies.com/fgfs/newScenery/world-scenery.html</a>
<!--l. 173--><p class="noindent">again using a <a
name="dx7-26007"></a>.
<!--l. 176--><p class="indent"> While the first data set is based on the USGS<a
name="dx7-26008"></a> data, the second one is based on the
so-called VMap0<a
name="dx7-26009"></a> data set. While there may be more differences to discover, the first
one has much better coast lines, while the latter sports world-wide coverage of
streets, rivers, lakes, and more. Scenery provided in the base package is based
on the second data set (though covering a small area around San Francisco,
only).
<!--l. 178--><p class="indent"> Installation of both data sets is identical. You have to unpack them under
<span <span
class="pcrr7t---109">/Flightgear/Scenery</span>. Do not de-compress the numbered scenery files like
958402.gz! This will be done by <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>on the fly. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>on the fly.
<!--l. 173--><p class="indent"> As an example, consider installation of the scenery package w120n30 containing the <!--l. 180--><p class="indent"> As an example, consider installation of the scenery package w120n30 containing the
Grand Canyon Scenery. Grand Canyon Scenery.
<!--l. 176--><p class="indent"> After having installed the base package<a
name="dx7-22005"></a>, you should have ended up with the following
<!--l. 183--><p class="indent"> After having installed the base package<a
name="dx7-26010"></a>, you should have ended up with the following
directory structure: directory structure:
<!--l. 179--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 187--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/Scenery</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/Scenery</span>
<!--l. 182--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 190--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w130n30</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w130n30</span>
<!--l. 185--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 193--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w130n30/w122n37</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w130n30/w122n37</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/Scenery/w130n30/w123n37</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/Scenery/w130n30/w123n37</span>
<!--l. 189--><p class="noindent">with the directories w122n37 and w123n37m, resp. containing numerous *.gz files. <!--l. 198--><p class="noindent">with the directories w122n37 and w123n37m, resp. containing numerous *.gz files.
Installation of the Grand Canyon scenery adds to this the directories Installation of the Grand Canyon scenery adds to this the directories
<!--l. 193--><p class="noindent"><span <!--l. 203--><p class="noindent"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w112n30</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w112n30</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w112n31</span> class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w112n31</span>
@ -183,25 +202,27 @@ class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w112n31</span>
class="pcrr7t---109">...</span> class="pcrr7t---109">...</span>
<br class="newline"><span <br class="newline"><span
class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w120n39</span>. class="pcrr7t---109">/usr/local/FlightGear/w120n30/w120n39</span>.
<!--l. 210--><p class="indent"> You can exploit the <span
class="pcrr7t---109">--fg-scenery=</span><span
class="ptmri7t---109">path </span>command line option, if you want to
install different scenery sets in parallel or want to have scenery sitting in another
place.
<h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.6</span> <a <h3 class="sectionHead"><span class="titlemark">3.6</span> <a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-23" name="x7-230003.6">Installing documentation</a></h3> href="getstart.html#QQ2-7-27" name="x7-270003.6">Installing documentation</a></h3>
<a <a
name="dx7-23001"></a> name="dx7-27001"></a>
<!--l. 204--><p class="noindent">Most of the packages named above include the complete <span <!--l. 216--><p class="noindent">Most of the packages named above include the complete <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>documentation class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>documentation
including a .pdf version of this <span including a .pdf version of this <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Installation and Getting Started </span>Guide intended for pretty class="ptmri7t---109">Installation and Getting Started </span>Guide intended for pretty
printing using Adobe&#8217;s Acrobat Reader being available from printing using Adobe&#8217;s Acrobat Reader being available from
<!--l. 209--><p class="indent"> <a <!--l. 221--><p class="indent"> <a
href="http://www.adobe.com/acrobat" >http://www.adobe.com/acrobat</a> href="http://www.adobe.com/acrobat" >http://www.adobe.com/acrobat</a>
<!--l. 212--><p class="noindent">Moreover, if properly installed, the .html version can be accessed via <span <!--l. 224--><p class="noindent">Moreover, if properly installed, the .html version can be accessed via <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s <span class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>&#8217;s <span
class="pcrr7t---109">help</span> class="pcrr7t---109">help</span>
menu entry. menu entry.
<!--l. 216--><p class="indent"> Besides, the source code contains a directory <span <!--l. 228--><p class="indent"> Besides, the source code contains a directory <span
class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini </span>containing numerous class="pcrr7t---109">docs-mini </span>containing numerous
ideas on and solutions to special problems. This is also a good place for further ideas on and solutions to special problems. This is also a good place for further
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href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet another Flight Simulator?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet Another Flight Simulator?</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System requirements</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System Requirements</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Which version should I use?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Choosing A Version</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight models</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight Dynamics Models</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">To whom this guide is addressed and how it is organized</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">About This Guide</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Getting a development environment under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">One-time preparations for Linux and Windows users</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS 10.1 </a></span> <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">2.3.1 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-140002.3.1" name="QQ2-6-14">Installation of ZLIB</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">2.3.2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-150002.3.2" name="QQ2-6-15">Installation of Metakit</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-140002.4" name="QQ2-6-14">Compiling on other systems</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.4" name="QQ2-6-16">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-150002.5" name="QQ2-6-15">Installing the base package</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-170002.5" name="QQ2-6-17">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS X </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.6" name="QQ2-6-16">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-180002.6" name="QQ2-6-18">Compiling on other systems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.7 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-190002.7" name="QQ2-6-19">Installing the base package</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.8 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-200002.8" name="QQ2-6-20">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003" name="QQ2-7-17">Preflight: Installing <span href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003" name="QQ2-7-21">Preflight: Installing <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-180003.1" name="QQ2-7-18">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.1" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-190003.2" name="QQ2-7-19">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.2" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-200003.3" name="QQ2-7-20">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-240003.3" name="QQ2-7-24">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003.4" name="QQ2-7-21">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-250003.4" name="QQ2-7-25">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.5" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing add-on scenery</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-260003.5" name="QQ2-7-26">Installing add-on scenery</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.6" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing documentation</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-270003.6" name="QQ2-7-27">Installing documentation</a></span>
<br> <span class="partToc"><a <br> <span class="partToc"><a
href="getstartpa2.html#x8-24000II" name="QQ2-8-24">Flying with <span href="getstartpa2.html#x8-28000II" name="QQ2-8-28">Flying with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004" name="QQ2-9-25">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004" name="QQ2-9-29">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-260004.1" name="QQ2-9-26">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-300004.1" name="QQ2-9-30">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-270004.2" name="QQ2-9-27">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-310004.2" name="QQ2-9-31">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-280004.3" name="QQ2-9-28">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-320004.3" name="QQ2-9-32">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004.4" name="QQ2-9-29">Command line parameters</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-330004.4" name="QQ2-9-33">Command line parameters</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.1 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.1 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-300004.4.1" name="QQ2-9-30">General Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-340004.4.1" name="QQ2-9-34">General Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.2 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.2 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-310004.4.2" name="QQ2-9-31">Features</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-350004.4.2" name="QQ2-9-35">Features</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.3 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.3 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-320004.4.3" name="QQ2-9-32">Flight model</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-360004.4.3" name="QQ2-9-36">Aircraft</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.4 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-330004.4.4" name="QQ2-9-33">Aircraft model directory (Only for the UIUC Flight Dynamics Model)</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-370004.4.4" name="QQ2-9-37">Flight model</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.5 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.5 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-340004.4.5" name="QQ2-9-34">Initial Position and Orientation</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-380004.4.5" name="QQ2-9-38">Initial Position and Orientation</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.6 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.6 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-350004.4.6" name="QQ2-9-35">Rendering Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-390004.4.6" name="QQ2-9-39">Rendering Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.7 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.7 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-360004.4.7" name="QQ2-9-36">HUD Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-400004.4.7" name="QQ2-9-40">HUD Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.8 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.8 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-370004.4.8" name="QQ2-9-37">Time Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-410004.4.8" name="QQ2-9-41">Time Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.9 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.9 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-380004.4.9" name="QQ2-9-38">Network Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-420004.4.9" name="QQ2-9-42">Network Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.10 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.10 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-390004.4.10" name="QQ2-9-39">Route/Waypoint Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-430004.4.10" name="QQ2-9-43">Route/Waypoint Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.11 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.11 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-400004.4.11" name="QQ2-9-40">IO Options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-440004.4.11" name="QQ2-9-44">IO Options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.12 <a <br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.12 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-410004.4.12" name="QQ2-9-41">Debugging options</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-450004.4.12" name="QQ2-9-45">Debugging options</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.4.13 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.5 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-420004.4.13" name="QQ2-9-42">Joystick properties</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-460004.5" name="QQ2-9-46">Joystick support</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.5.1 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-470004.5.1" name="QQ2-9-47">Built-in joystick support</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">4.5.2 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-550004.5.2" name="QQ2-9-55">Joystick support via .fgfsrc entries</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.6 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-560004.6" name="QQ2-9-56">A glance over our hangar</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-430005" name="QQ2-10-43">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-570005" name="QQ2-10-57">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-440005.1" name="QQ2-10-44">Starting the engine</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-580005.1" name="QQ2-10-58">Starting the engine</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-450005.2" name="QQ2-10-45">Keyboard controls</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-590005.2" name="QQ2-10-59">Keyboard controls</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-460005.3" name="QQ2-10-46">Menu entries</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-600005.3" name="QQ2-10-60">Menu entries</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-470005.4" name="QQ2-10-47">The Instrument Panel</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-610005.4" name="QQ2-10-61">The Instrument Panel</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-480005.5" name="QQ2-10-48">The Head Up Display</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-620005.5" name="QQ2-10-62">The Head Up Display</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-490005.6" name="QQ2-10-49">Mouse controlled actions</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-630005.6" name="QQ2-10-63">Mouse controlled actions</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-500005.7" name="QQ2-10-50">Some further reading for pilot students</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-640005.7" name="QQ2-10-64">Some further reading for student pilots</a></span>
<br> <span class="partToc"><a <br> <span class="partToc"><a
href="getstartpa3.html#x11-51000III" name="QQ2-11-51">Appendices</a></span> href="getstartpa3.html#x11-65000III" name="QQ2-11-65">Appendices</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A" name="QQ2-12-52">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A" name="QQ2-12-66">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-53000A.1" name="QQ2-12-53">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-67000A.1" name="QQ2-12-67">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-54000A.2" name="QQ2-12-54">General problems</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-68000A.2" name="QQ2-12-68">General problems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-55000A.3" name="QQ2-12-55">Potential problems under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-69000A.3" name="QQ2-12-69">Potential problems under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-56000A.4" name="QQ2-12-56">Potential problems under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-70000A.4" name="QQ2-12-70">Potential problems under Windows</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B" name="QQ2-13-57">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B" name="QQ2-13-71">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-58000B.1" name="QQ2-13-58">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-72000B.1" name="QQ2-13-72">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-59000B.2" name="QQ2-13-59">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-73000B.2" name="QQ2-13-73">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-60000B.3" name="QQ2-13-60">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-74000B.3" name="QQ2-13-74">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-61000B.4" name="QQ2-13-61">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-75000B.4" name="QQ2-13-75">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-62000B.5" name="QQ2-13-62">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-76000B.5" name="QQ2-13-76">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-63000B.6" name="QQ2-13-63">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-77000B.6" name="QQ2-13-77">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-64000B.7" name="QQ2-13-64">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-78000B.7" name="QQ2-13-78">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-65000B.8" name="QQ2-13-65">OpenGL on MacIntosh</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-79000B.8" name="QQ2-13-79">OpenGL on Macintosh</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-66000C" name="QQ2-14-66">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-80000C" name="QQ2-14-80">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.1 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-67000C.1" name="QQ2-14-67">A not so Short History of <span href="getstartap3.html#x14-81000C.1" name="QQ2-14-81">A Sketch on the History of <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span></a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">C.1.1 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-82000C.1.1" name="QQ2-14-82">Scenery</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">C.1.2 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-83000C.1.2" name="QQ2-14-83">Aircraft</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">C.1.3 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-84000C.1.3" name="QQ2-14-84">Environment</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;<span class="subsectionToc">C.1.4 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-85000C.1.4" name="QQ2-14-85">User Interface</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.2 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-68000C.2" name="QQ2-14-68">Those, who did the work</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-86000C.2" name="QQ2-14-86">Those, who did the work</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">C.3 <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-69000C.3" name="QQ2-14-69">What remains to be done</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-87000C.3" name="QQ2-14-87">What remains to be done</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc"> <a <br> <span class="chapterToc"> <a
href="getstartap3.html#Q1-14-71">Index</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#Q1-14-89">Index</a></span>
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platforms. Those on such systems who want to take off immediately, without going platforms. Those on such systems who want to take off immediately, without going
through the potentially troublesome process of compiling, may skip this Chapter. through the potentially troublesome process of compiling, may skip this Chapter.
<!--l. 59--><p class="noindent">In Chapter <a <!--l. 59--><p class="noindent">In Chapter <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a>, <span href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Preflight: Installing </span><span class="ptmri7t---109">Preflight: Installing </span><span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, you will find instructions for installing the class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>, you will find instructions for installing the
binaries<a binaries<a
@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ package<a
class="ptmb7t---109">Part II: Flying with </span><span class="ptmb7t---109">Part II: Flying with </span><span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>
<!--l. 70--><p class="noindent">The following Chapter <a <!--l. 70--><p class="noindent">The following Chapter <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a>, <span href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Takeoff: How to start the program</span>, describes how to actually class="ptmri7t---109">Takeoff: How to start the program</span>, describes how to actually
start the installed program. It includes an overview on the numerous command line start the installed program. It includes an overview on the numerous command line
options as well as configuration files. options as well as configuration files.
@ -66,7 +66,7 @@ options as well as configuration files.
<!--l. 75--><p class="noindent">Chapter <a <!--l. 75--><p class="noindent">Chapter <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-430005">5<!--tex4ht:ref: flight--></a>, <span href="getstartch5.html#x10-570005">5<!--tex4ht:ref: flight--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</span>, describes how to class="ptmri7t---109">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</span>, describes how to
operate the program, i. e. how to actually fly with <span operate the program, i. e. how to actually fly with <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. This includes a (hopefully) class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. This includes a (hopefully)
@ -74,19 +74,19 @@ complete list of pre-defined keyboard commands, an overview on the menu entries,
detailed descriptions on the instrument panel and HUD (head up display), as well as hints detailed descriptions on the instrument panel and HUD (head up display), as well as hints
on using the mouse functions. on using the mouse functions.
<!--l. 83--><p class="noindent">In Appendix <a <!--l. 83--><p class="noindent">In Appendix <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a>, <span href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</span>, we try to help you work class="ptmri7t---109">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</span>, we try to help you work
through some common problems faced when using <span through some common problems faced when using <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>.
<!--l. 88--><p class="noindent">The Appendix <a <!--l. 88--><p class="noindent">The Appendix <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a>, <span href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">OpenGL graphics drivers</span>, describes some special problems you may class="ptmri7t---109">OpenGL graphics drivers</span>, describes some special problems you may
encounter in case your system lacks support for the OpenGL graphics API OpenGL<a encounter in case your system lacks support for the OpenGL graphics API OpenGL<a
name="dx3-2003"></a> name="dx3-2003"></a>
which <span which <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is based on. class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>is based on.
<!--l. 92--><p class="noindent">In the final Appendix <a <!--l. 92--><p class="noindent">In the final Appendix <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-66000C">C<!--tex4ht:ref: landing--></a>, <span href="getstartap3.html#x14-80000C">C<!--tex4ht:ref: landing--></a>, <span
class="ptmri7t---109">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</span>, we class="ptmri7t---109">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</span>, we
would like to give credit to those who deserve it, sketch an overview on the development would like to give credit to those who deserve it, sketch an overview on the development
of <span of <span
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valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-2-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-2-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-2-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-2-1"
class="td11"> Users of binary distributions (notably under Windows):</td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-2-2" class="td11"> Users of binary distributions (notably under Windows):</td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-2-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td> href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-3-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-3-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-3-1"
class="td11"> Installation under Linux/UNIX: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-3-2" class="td11"> Installation under Linux/UNIX: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-3-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002">2<!--tex4ht:ref: building--></a>, <a href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002">2<!--tex4ht:ref: building--></a>, <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td> href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-4-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-4-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-4-1"
class="td11"> Installation under MacIntosh: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-4-2" class="td11"> Installation under Macintosh: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-4-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td> href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003">3<!--tex4ht:ref: prefligh--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-5-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-5-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-5-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
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valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-6-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-6-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-6-1"
class="td11"> Program start (all users): </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-6-2" class="td11"> Program start (all users): </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-6-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a> </td> href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004">4<!--tex4ht:ref: takeoff--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-7-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-7-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-7-1"
class="td11"> Keycodes, Panel, Mouse. . . (all users): </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-7-2" class="td11"> Keycodes, Panel, Mouse. . . (all users): </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-7-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-430005">5<!--tex4ht:ref: flight--></a> </td> href="getstartch5.html#x10-570005">5<!--tex4ht:ref: flight--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-8-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-8-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-8-1"
class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
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valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-9-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-9-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-9-1"
class="td11"> General issues: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-9-2" class="td11"> General issues: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-9-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a> </td> href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A">A<!--tex4ht:ref: missed--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-10-1" valign="baseline" id="TBL-2-10-"><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-10-1"
class="td11"> Graphics problems: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-10-2" class="td11"> Graphics problems: </td><td align="left" nowrap="nowrap" id="TBL-2-10-2"
class="td11"> <a class="td11"> <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a> </td> href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B">B<!--tex4ht:ref: opengl--></a> </td>
</tr><tr </tr><tr
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class="td11"> <span class="td11"> <span
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<!--l. 118--><p class="noindent">While this introductory guide is meant to be self contained, we strongly suggest having a <!--l. 118--><p class="noindent">While this introductory guide is meant to be self contained, we strongly suggest having a
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<!--l. 165--><p class="indent"> There is no guarantee for this approach to work, though. If it doesn&#8217;t, don&#8217;t give up! <!--l. 165--><p class="indent"> There is no guarantee for this approach to work, though. If it doesn&#8217;t, don&#8217;t give up!
Have a closer look through this guide notably Section <a Have a closer look through this guide notably Section <a
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href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span href="getstartch1.html#x5-40001" name="QQ2-5-4">Want to have a free flight? Take <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear</span>!</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.1 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet another Flight Simulator?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-50001.1" name="QQ2-5-5">Yet Another Flight Simulator?</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.2 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System requirements</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-60001.2" name="QQ2-5-6">System Requirements</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.3 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Which version should I use?</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-70001.3" name="QQ2-5-7">Choosing A Version</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.4 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight models</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-80001.4" name="QQ2-5-8">Flight Dynamics Models</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">1.5 <a
href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">To whom this guide is addressed and how it is organized</a></span> href="getstartch1.html#x5-90001.5" name="QQ2-5-9">About This Guide</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-100002" name="QQ2-6-10">Building the plane: Compiling the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.1 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Getting a development environment under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-110002.1" name="QQ2-6-11">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.2 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-120002.2" name="QQ2-6-12">Preparing the development environment under Windows</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.3 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">Compiling <span href="getstartch2.html#x6-130002.3" name="QQ2-6-13">One-time preparations for Linux and Windows users</a></span>
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS 10.1 </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.4 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-140002.4" name="QQ2-6-14">Compiling on other systems</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.4" name="QQ2-6-16">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Linux/Windows </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.5 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-150002.5" name="QQ2-6-15">Installing the base package</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-170002.5" name="QQ2-6-17">Compiling <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span>under Mac OS X </a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.6 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-160002.6" name="QQ2-6-16">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span> href="getstartch2.html#x6-180002.6" name="QQ2-6-18">Compiling on other systems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.7 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-190002.7" name="QQ2-6-19">Installing the base package</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">2.8 <a
href="getstartch2.html#x6-200002.8" name="QQ2-6-20">For test pilots only: Building the CVS snapshots</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-170003" name="QQ2-7-17">Preflight: Installing <span href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003" name="QQ2-7-21">Preflight: Installing <span
class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span> class="ptmbi7t---109">FlightGear </span></a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.1 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-180003.1" name="QQ2-7-18">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.1" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing the binary distribution on a Windows system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.2 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-190003.2" name="QQ2-7-19">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.2" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing the binary distribution on a Macintosh system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.3 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-200003.3" name="QQ2-7-20">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-240003.3" name="QQ2-7-24">Installing the binary distribution on a Debian Linux system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.4 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-210003.4" name="QQ2-7-21">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-250003.4" name="QQ2-7-25">Installing the binary distribution on a SGI IRIX system</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.5 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-220003.5" name="QQ2-7-22">Installing add-on scenery</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-260003.5" name="QQ2-7-26">Installing add-on scenery</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">3.6 <a
href="getstartch3.html#x7-230003.6" name="QQ2-7-23">Installing documentation</a></span> href="getstartch3.html#x7-270003.6" name="QQ2-7-27">Installing documentation</a></span>
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<h1 class="partHead"><span class="titlemark">Part&nbsp;II<br></span><a <h1 class="partHead"><span class="titlemark">Part&nbsp;II<br></span><a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-8-24" name="x8-24000II">Flying with <span href="getstart.html#QQ2-8-28" name="x8-28000II">Flying with <span
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<div class="chapterTOCS"> <div class="chapterTOCS">
<br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-250004" name="QQ2-9-25">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004" name="QQ2-9-29">Takeoff: How to start the program</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.1 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-260004.1" name="QQ2-9-26">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-300004.1" name="QQ2-9-30">Launching the simulator under Unix/Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.2 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-270004.2" name="QQ2-9-27">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-310004.2" name="QQ2-9-31">Launching the simulator under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.3 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-280004.3" name="QQ2-9-28">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-320004.3" name="QQ2-9-32">Launching the simulator under Mac OS X</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.4 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-290004.4" name="QQ2-9-29">Command line parameters</a></span> href="getstartch4.html#x9-330004.4" name="QQ2-9-33">Command line parameters</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.5 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-460004.5" name="QQ2-9-46">Joystick support</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">4.6 <a
href="getstartch4.html#x9-560004.6" name="QQ2-9-56">A glance over our hangar</a></span>
<br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a <br> <span class="chapterToc">5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-430005" name="QQ2-10-43">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-570005" name="QQ2-10-57">In-flight: All about instruments, keystrokes and menus</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.1 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-440005.1" name="QQ2-10-44">Starting the engine</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-580005.1" name="QQ2-10-58">Starting the engine</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.2 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-450005.2" name="QQ2-10-45">Keyboard controls</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-590005.2" name="QQ2-10-59">Keyboard controls</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.3 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-460005.3" name="QQ2-10-46">Menu entries</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-600005.3" name="QQ2-10-60">Menu entries</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.4 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-470005.4" name="QQ2-10-47">The Instrument Panel</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-610005.4" name="QQ2-10-61">The Instrument Panel</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.5 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-480005.5" name="QQ2-10-48">The Head Up Display</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-620005.5" name="QQ2-10-62">The Head Up Display</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.6 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-490005.6" name="QQ2-10-49">Mouse controlled actions</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-630005.6" name="QQ2-10-63">Mouse controlled actions</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">5.7 <a
href="getstartch5.html#x10-500005.7" name="QQ2-10-50">Some further reading for pilot students</a></span> href="getstartch5.html#x10-640005.7" name="QQ2-10-64">Some further reading for student pilots</a></span>
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<h1 class="partHead"><span class="titlemark">Part&nbsp;III<br></span><a <h1 class="partHead"><span class="titlemark">Part&nbsp;III<br></span><a
href="getstart.html#QQ2-11-51" name="x11-51000III">Appendices</a></h1> href="getstart.html#QQ2-11-65" name="x11-65000III">Appendices</a></h1>
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<div class="appendixTOCS"> <div class="appendixTOCS">
<br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">A <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-52000A" name="QQ2-12-52">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-66000A" name="QQ2-12-66">Missed approach: If anything refuses to work</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.1 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-53000A.1" name="QQ2-12-53">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-67000A.1" name="QQ2-12-67">FlightGear Problem Reports</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.2 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-54000A.2" name="QQ2-12-54">General problems</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-68000A.2" name="QQ2-12-68">General problems</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.3 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-55000A.3" name="QQ2-12-55">Potential problems under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-69000A.3" name="QQ2-12-69">Potential problems under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">A.4 <a
href="getstartap1.html#x12-56000A.4" name="QQ2-12-56">Potential problems under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap1.html#x12-70000A.4" name="QQ2-12-70">Potential problems under Windows</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">B <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-57000B" name="QQ2-13-57">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-71000B" name="QQ2-13-71">Some words on OpenGL graphics drivers</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.1 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-58000B.1" name="QQ2-13-58">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-72000B.1" name="QQ2-13-72">NVIDIA chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.2 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-59000B.2" name="QQ2-13-59">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-73000B.2" name="QQ2-13-73">NVIDIA chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.3 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-60000B.3" name="QQ2-13-60">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-74000B.3" name="QQ2-13-74">3DFX chip based cards under Windows</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.4 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-61000B.4" name="QQ2-13-61">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-75000B.4" name="QQ2-13-75">An alternative approach for Windows users</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.5 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-62000B.5" name="QQ2-13-62">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-76000B.5" name="QQ2-13-76">3DFX chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.6 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-63000B.6" name="QQ2-13-63">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-77000B.6" name="QQ2-13-77">ATI chip based cards under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.7 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-64000B.7" name="QQ2-13-64">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-78000B.7" name="QQ2-13-78">Building your own OpenGL support under Linux</a></span>
<br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a <br> &nbsp;<span class="sectionToc">B.8 <a
href="getstartap2.html#x13-65000B.8" name="QQ2-13-65">OpenGL on MacIntosh</a></span> href="getstartap2.html#x13-79000B.8" name="QQ2-13-79">OpenGL on Macintosh</a></span>
<br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a <br> <span class="appendixToc">C <a
href="getstartap3.html#x14-66000C" name="QQ2-14-66">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span> href="getstartap3.html#x14-80000C" name="QQ2-14-80">Landing: Some further thoughts before leaving the plane</a></span>
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href="getstartap3.html#x14-67000C.1" name="QQ2-14-67">A not so Short History of <span href="getstartap3.html#x14-81000C.1" name="QQ2-14-81">A Sketch on the History of <span
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