Radar plugin v5.0.0 released

[ejs]

The turn on change was done very early so there were many power cycles and failures to initialize after that
Ejs

[rgleason]

I've added a new page for the Radar_pi.

https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/do...is_radar:radar


I wonder if there is a brief description of all the new remarkable features of this plugin, that I could add? Thanks.

[Hakan]

Originally Posted by rgleason

I've added a new page for the Radar_pi.

https://opencpn.org/wiki/dokuwiki/do...is_radar:radar


I wonder if there is a brief description of all the new remarkable features of this plugin, that I could add? Thanks.

Rick..
Yes we'd need a wiki, true. I could do some and my mind has been into it often. But I've had other priorities so far and time flies.
The basic program functionality, like control menu handling, is still comparable to BR24radar_pi. The hardware part for Navico scanners in that wiki is also still valid.

Detailed use of all functions for different brands would be described in a manual for respective MFD and most functions are also present in radar_pi. Although not exactly the same wordings in the control menu.
A wiki for radar_pi would describe the control menu functionality and common functions like range, trails, ARPA and the use of more then one radar scanner.

So far the points of this could be noted in the radar_pi wiki part you've created. Expressed by a native English speaker though.
And make a link to the BR24radar_pi wiki.
Your list of supported radar types could be misleading. See the shot below. (Some 3G before 2014 would use BR24 functions, true.)

A common hint to a user would be: Use the OCPN right click menu! Many radar_pi references are also there when applicable. See shot.

And BTW: Dave R would be listed as a developer as well. Much of the Garmin HD part is from him.

Thanks
Håkan

[rgleason]

Thanks Hakan,


I've made those changes. Please review.

I would like to add a comprehensive list of (new) Features or a Complete List of Features.

[ranser]

Hi Guys sorry I have a little problem can you helmy please?

where can put the parametres?
Boat position and true heading for overlay radar?

thanks for any help

[Hakan]

ranser..
Position and heading are present in your shot. Fine.
You've check every menu option the the radar control menu and I think you'll find i. A click on every option will lead you further on. First:
Advanced->Preferences and set what you like. Then:
Advanced->Installation and set your boat parameters.

Window->Chart Overlay or if you've two Canvas Overlay 1, left and/or Overlay 2, right. Show PPI is to show a radar screen on its own window.
Please explore every control menu option to find out the rest of all options.

Also please explore OpenCPN right click menu for other radar options.
Good luck.

[Baikal]

radar_pi-5.0.2-beta1-ov50
Docking the PPI window does not fit the dashboard
I can not place the PPI window to the left of the dashboard only displayed from the bottom!

[Hakan]

Originally Posted by Baikal

radar_pi-5.0.2-beta1-ov50
Docking the PPI window does not fit the dashboard
I can not place the PPI window to the left of the dashboard only displayed from the bottom!

Baikal..
Did you try to make the PPI window or the Dashboard floating? See my radar control mark. Docked is the PPI placed from the right side and maybe not suitable for two canvas O. At least on a standard sized screen.

Håkan

[Baikal]

Not! it is logical when the windows are fixed on their own!
In this case, the PPI radar window is attached at the bottom.
I remember that in version 5 when we discussed this question, the attachment was normal.
Dashboard should be on the right!)))

[Hakan]

I'm not sure if there's API to tell plugins, like radar_pi, that another plugin, like Dashboard_pi, is docked. Some code innovations may be needed? Someone else may have more knowledge.
So meanwhile it may be you've to select what's important to dock?
Håkan

[Baikal]

Hakan ...
Docking function needs some work!
The principle of output in the windows is not very practical, covers the same card. For an office application, this is normal. I think you need to build on the interface of modern chartplotters where all the elements are locked in the places intended for them.
It is important and the radar window and dashboard and that they were fixed in the right places.

Again I will raise the problem with the display of the radar window on the second screen.
1. The menu is overlapped by the radar window if the menu is dragged to the second screen.
2. There is no possibility to expand the radar window to full screen. Now it’s not very convenient to stretch the window manually, and dragging the window panel prevents it especially in the dark.

[rgleason]

Baikail: We get two canvas's and then UI questions arise. -Is it feature creep or feature envy? The radar team worked very hard on this plugin, Its summer almost.



I think these are feature requests for a later time. Perhaps add them to github issues and tracker and Vote for them?

[Andreas29]

Hi,

just a short question, the doocking function is only available in the beta version?

I still have the ais rollover problem. I deinstalled all radarpi program pieces and then reinstall the actual 501 plugin from the ppa but still the same. I'll make a video the next few days.

Regards

Andreas

[ejs]

Regarding the finding the Halo radar not finding the scanner problem I was having, not a huge problem as I have found a work-around.

I think I may have found an issue. When the radar plugin is first installed and run (V5.0.2-beta1-OV50 and OpenCPN V5.0.604) The plugin initialized some variables in the opencpn.ini file, but in the log file it complains that some of them are initialized to invalid data. When I try to start the Radar it never finds the scanner. If I close OpenCPN, reinstall the plugin, Open OpenCPN again everything works fine and the error messages do not show in the log file.

I've attached the log file renamed to PDF

Best, ejs

[WiggyBennett]

Good job on the plugin. Unfortunately, I can't get to install on a MacBook Air 2015 running Mojave.

When running the package installer, I get to the part where it says "You will be guided through the steps necessary to install this software" and then nothing happens.

The log is as follows:

Jun 9 07:48:49 Waynes-MacBook-Air-2 Installer[992]: Package Authoring Error: <background> has an unsupported MIME type: image/data
Jun 9 07:48:49 Waynes-MacBook-Air-2 Installer[992]: Package Authoring Error: <background-darkAqua> has an unsupported MIME type: image/data
Jun 9 07:48:49 Waynes-MacBook-Air-2 Installer[992]: Package Authoring Error: <background_scaling> has an unsupported MIME type: X-NSObject/NSNumber
Jun 9 07:48:49 Waynes-MacBook-Air-2 Installer[992]: Package Authoring Error: <background_alignment> has an unsupported MIME type: X-NSObject/NSNumber
Jun 9 07:48:49 Waynes-MacBook-Air-2 Installer[992]: Package Authoring Error: <layout-direction> has an unsupported MIME type: X-NSObject/NSNumber

Any help you can provide would be much appreciated, I'm eager to start using the plugin.