Tutorials...

Although the PlanePlotter User Guide book is undoubtedly the best reference source for those looking to understand the complexities of the PlanePlotter software the author has prepared a small number of tutorials to assist users in particular areas. Each of these is described briefly and they may be downloaded in PDF format so that the user can view them on their home computers.

Folders

When installing PlanePlotter for the first time it is wise to give some thought as to where the program and supporting files should be located. This tutorial proposes a recommended method for defining the folders and directories to be created and used.

Flags

Some users may find it of interest to view flags showing an aircrafts country of origin or the carrier when viewing some of the reports readily available in the PlanePlotter program. This tutorial describes how to set up the various links to achieve this.

Symbols

When PlanePlotter is first installed it provides the user with a standard symbol to indicate the positions of aircraft when be displayed on a chart. The default symbol used to be a crude arrow shape but in the latest versions of PlanePlotter it is possible for the user to create their own symbols. This tutorial describes how easy it is to do this.

Database Updates

This tutorial describes how the basestation.sqb database can be regularly updated from the ManTMA download without losing any existing entries to the UserTag or Interested flags.

Secrets of the PlanePlotter Windows Registry

The Windows Registry contains a lot of information on the way that PlanePlotter is configure. This tutorial delves into the Registry, an area most users are told to stay well away from, and explains how it can be used to good effect.