Terrain Development Guide

Chapter 2: In Depth - Basic Terrain

Tactical Pilotage Chart

In the header of the Terrain Descriptor File is a place to assign an in-flight pilot's chart.

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# This is the Header Section Example #
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[Terrain]
name = TK_v14
chart = tpc.map
height = elev_h.map
height2 = elev_l.map
scale = 250
max_height = 2449
min_height = 0
num_layers = 16

The chart can be any 256 color image in Targa format. It can contain whatever text, symbols, markings you wish. However, to ensure that the map is accurate when in flight, you need to ensure that the chart uses the same dimensions (pixel count) as the Elevation and Ecology Maps.

The Targetware software will do all the work making sure that the portion of the map appropriate to the area the pilot is flying in is presented to the screen when the pilot activates the map function.

Hint: Always test your chart by comparing it directly to the Elevation and Ecology maps. The size and geography must line up properly if it is to be accurate.