NEWS and DIFFERENCES in version 5.01
System requirements
Fast Pentium. - 32 Mb RAM. - 16 bits high color. - 8 Mb free disk space.
General
New fast 100% Win 95/98/2000/NT compatible Setup.exe for installation, including Windows Uninstall. - Resizable main Window. - Six Help languages: Dutch, French, English, German, Italian, Spanish. - New maps. - Names now appear on the map at the waypoint position upon mouse-over. - When clicking on waypoints in the map, the windows now appear on screen next to the waypoint position. - Routes database. - User waypoints database. - Nav log can now be printed in A5 on left or right hand side. - Powerful search function under 'Find location on map' button. - Database update service via Internet.
Maps
More detailed coast lines. Many islands and fjords added for better orientation. - User selectable land and water colour. - Major rivers, lakes, motorways, railways, and city contours for better orientation. - CTRs with labels. - SRZs and MATZs. - Restricted airspace with labels. - Danger and prohibited areas with labels. - Other airspace up to 5000 ft with labels. - VFR transit routes, shaded terrain and obstacles.
Routes database
Routes are automatically stored upon creating a new route or exiting QuickPlan. - Store up to 999 routes. - Sort routes in alphabetical or chronological order.
User waypoints database
Unlimited number of waypoints. - Define position using a true/magnetic direction and distance from any other waypoint. - Define position using two radials from two beacons. - Define position by creating a temporary waypoint with the mouse on the map and then convert it to a user waypoint. - Define position by latitude and longitude.
Search function
Search the current map by typing a few letters of the name or ident of the desired waypoint. Hit 'Enter' to scroll the map and have a big arrow point to the waypoint you are looking for or click the 'Append' button to add it to your route.
Database update service
Low cost monthly database update service via Internet in preparation.