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ivac2:menupopup [2017/06/19 21:51] ian.beswick [PM] |
ivac2:menupopup [2017/10/31 22:12] (current) filip.jonckers [MARK] |
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| ===== QDM ===== | ===== QDM ===== | ||
| - | * Displays the magnetic compass direction from the current mouse position to wherever the pointer is moved; when the mouse is next clicked, a line will be drawn between the two points. The numbers at the end of the line indicate the magnetic bearing from the initial point to the end point, and the number after the "/" indicates the distance between them in miles. //If a radar target is double-clicked at the end of the QDM line, it will be locked to that line and move with the target, constantly updating the bearing and distance.// | + | * Displays the magnetic bearing from the current mouse position (anker point) to wherever the pointer is moved; when the mouse is next clicked, a line will be drawn between the two points. The numbers at the end of the line indicate the magnetic bearing from the initial point to the end point, and the number after the "/" indicates the distance between them in nautical miles. //If a radar target is double-clicked at the end of the QDM line, it will be locked to that line and move with the target, constantly updating the bearing and distance.// |
| ===== CLEAN ===== | ===== CLEAN ===== | ||
| - | * The clean function removes any and all temporarily added aid lines which have been drawn, including QDM, SEP, and EXPLT. | + | * The clean function removes any and all temporarily added aid lines which have been drawn, including QDM, SEP, EXPLT and track history. |
| ===== MAPS ===== | ===== MAPS ===== | ||
| * Opens up a separate window which lists the map options available in your FIR. The MAPS window may be left open, or closed after making a selection from it. | * Opens up a separate window which lists the map options available in your FIR. The MAPS window may be left open, or closed after making a selection from it. | ||
| ===== GND ===== | ===== GND ===== | ||
| - | * Toggles the visibility of labels for unassumed targets on the ground; if you are a radar controller you probably want ground labels turned off. | + | * Toggles the visibility of tracks for not assumed tracks on the ground; if you are a radar controller you probably want ground labels turned off. Make sure you have this option turned on if you are controlling an airport otherwise tracks will not be visible on the ground! |
| ===== TEXT ===== | ===== TEXT ===== | ||
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| ===== SEP ===== | ===== SEP ===== | ||
| + | * Separation Tool | ||
| * Displays the SEP between the selected target and the target next clicked-on. | * Displays the SEP between the selected target and the target next clicked-on. | ||
| * [[ivac2:menubar#sep|Refer to the description in the SEP menu button.]] | * [[ivac2:menubar#sep|Refer to the description in the SEP menu button.]] | ||
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| ===== PM ===== | ===== PM ===== | ||
| + | * Private Message | ||
| * Opens a dialogue box to input a text message to be sent to the pilot of the aircraft as a private message. | * Opens a dialogue box to input a text message to be sent to the pilot of the aircraft as a private message. | ||
| * //Only the individual pilot will be able to see the message.// | * //Only the individual pilot will be able to see the message.// | ||
| ===== TRACK ===== | ===== TRACK ===== | ||
| - | * Display the track of the selected target. | + | * Display the track history of the selected target. |
| ====== Callsign Pop Up Menu ====== | ====== Callsign Pop Up Menu ====== | ||
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| * Changes the menu to the [[ivac2:menupopup#next_pop_up_menu|"NEXT" sub-menu.]] used to choose the atc position which that target should contact next. | * Changes the menu to the [[ivac2:menupopup#next_pop_up_menu|"NEXT" sub-menu.]] used to choose the atc position which that target should contact next. | ||
| ===== ROF ===== | ===== ROF ===== | ||
| - | * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | + | * Request On Frequency (early hand-off request) |
| + | * ROF is only available when the track is assumed by another controller and when you have been set as NEXT controller. | ||
| + | * Will display a ROF tag in line 0 of the label at the controller position where the track is ASSUMED and where it is NEXT. | ||
| + | * ROF can be cancelled by selecting XROF | ||
| + | * ROF will be cancelled when a transfer has been initiated by the downstream sector. | ||
| ===== FORCE ASSUME===== | ===== FORCE ASSUME===== | ||
| - | * Assume control of the selected target, forcibly taking control even if the network indicates that a different controller has currently assumed the target. | + | * Assume control of the selected target, forcibly taking control even if the network indicates that a different controller has currently assumed the target. The downstream sector (assumed) will lose control of the track. |
| + | * This function can be used when a downstream sector has forgotten to release or transfer a track to an upstream sector. | ||
| * //It does not take any action to request or force the pilot to make contact with you.// | * //It does not take any action to request or force the pilot to make contact with you.// | ||
| ===== TEXT ===== | ===== TEXT ===== | ||
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| * //Only the individual pilot will be able to see the message.// | * //Only the individual pilot will be able to see the message.// | ||
| ===== CPDLC ===== | ===== CPDLC ===== | ||
| + | * Enable CPDLC communications with a track. (a.k.a. no voice mode in IVAC v1) | ||
| * Toggles whether or not to automatically send clearances using the Controller/Pilot Data Link Communications. This should be turned-on for pilots indicating they are "voice only" so that IVAC2 will automatically send CPDLC messages when making changes to cleared altitudes, headings etc. | * Toggles whether or not to automatically send clearances using the Controller/Pilot Data Link Communications. This should be turned-on for pilots indicating they are "voice only" so that IVAC2 will automatically send CPDLC messages when making changes to cleared altitudes, headings etc. | ||
| ===== FDW ===== | ===== FDW ===== | ||
| + | * Flight Data Window | ||
| * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | ||
| ===== FPL ===== | ===== FPL ===== | ||
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| * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | ||
| ===== ASSR ===== | ===== ASSR ===== | ||
| - | * Doesn't do anything in the current version of IVAC2. | + | * Assign a discrete mode A code to a flight plan (assign squawk / SSR code) |
| + | * Opens the ASSR (assign SSR code) window which allows you to automatically assign a free SSR code from predefined SSR Code blocks. | ||
| ===== DCL ===== | ===== DCL ===== | ||
| * [[ivac2:dcl|Opens the data-link clearance dialogue box for the currently selected target; it is used to issue flight-plan clearances.]] | * [[ivac2:dcl|Opens the data-link clearance dialogue box for the currently selected target; it is used to issue flight-plan clearances.]] | ||
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| * DIsplays the extrapolated route of the selected target. Can be removed by clicking the EXPLT button again or along with all other temporary markings by using the CLEAN button. | * DIsplays the extrapolated route of the selected target. Can be removed by clicking the EXPLT button again or along with all other temporary markings by using the CLEAN button. | ||
| ===== HOLD ===== | ===== HOLD ===== | ||
| - | * Toggles the "Hold" indicator for the selected target; if the target is already marked as held, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to "XHOLD" and used to cancel the hold. | + | * Toggles the "Hold" flag for the selected target; if the target is already marked as held, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to "XHOLD" and used to cancel the hold. |
| * //Targets marked as "Hold" can be listed together in a "Hold" flight-list.// | * //Targets marked as "Hold" can be listed together in a "Hold" flight-list.// | ||
| ===== POINT ===== | ===== POINT ===== | ||
| + | * POINT OUT | ||
| * Toggles the "Point Out" indicator for the selected target; if the target is already pointed out, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to "XPOINT" and used to cancel the point out. | * Toggles the "Point Out" indicator for the selected target; if the target is already pointed out, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to "XPOINT" and used to cancel the point out. | ||
| + | * Point out is visible on all controller screens. | ||
| * //Targets which are pointed out have a box drawn around their label in a contrasting colour which is visible to all controllers using IVAC2.// | * //Targets which are pointed out have a box drawn around their label in a contrasting colour which is visible to all controllers using IVAC2.// | ||
| ===== MARK ===== | ===== MARK ===== | ||
| * Toggles the “Mark” indicator for the selected target; if the target is already marked, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to “XMARK” and used to cancel the mark. | * Toggles the “Mark” indicator for the selected target; if the target is already marked, then the menu option is highlighted and changes to “XMARK” and used to cancel the mark. | ||
| + | * MARKed tracks are only visible on the local controller working position and are not shared over the network. | ||
| * //Targets which are marked have a box drawn around their label which is visible just to yourself.// | * //Targets which are marked have a box drawn around their label which is visible just to yourself.// | ||