Quickstart Tutorial

This set of step by step instructions will guide you through the most important application features.

Note: information between [...] means that the command mentioned can be found in AirNav RadarBox 2009 Menus.

Example: [Tools|Internet|Download Updated Data Now] points you to click on Tools menu, Internet topic, Download Updated Data Now subtopic.

1- Start the software using the windows Shortcut created on your Start Menu or Desktop.

2. The Welcome Window will be shown. Enter your Username and Password then click the "Start" button. You can 'tick' the Remember password checkbox to save you having to type your details every time you start RadarBox. The connection to the Hardware will be started and if you are a subscriber of AirNav RadarBox Network feature, the software will try to download network data.

3- The first time you run RadarBox, the main software window with a world map will be shown as illustrated below. Dynamic 3D maps are one of AirNav RadarBox 2009 most important features. You are now going to explore some of the capabilities.

4- First task: you will center the map at your home location, zoom in and save it as your default map.
To center the map at any location let's use the "Locate" feature. It easily centers the map on any airport, city or navigation facility all over the world.
Imagine you are located near London Heathrow Airport. Enter "EGLL" in the locate box. This box it at the top of the main screen as on the screen shot below. After this click the Locate button. The map will now be panned so that London appears at the center.

5- Now Zoom in until more detailed view of the London area is shown. You can do this by clicking the zoom in button on the map toolbar. The easiest way to pan/zoom your maps is by using your mouse buttons. Left click anywhere in the map and 'drag' the map to the desired location.

6- Save your map by going to [Map |Open/Save | Save Map]. Answer Yes to the "Are you sure you want to overwrite your default map file?". This map will be the one that will be always shown after the application is started.

7- All map functions are located on the map menu or on the map toolbar on the top of the main window. You can also right mouse click over any map to access map functions in a faster way, including setting you home location. On these menus there are several map layers that you can choose to be hidden or visible. This includes aviation related layers (airports, runways, NDBs, VORs, FIXes as well as airways and ATC boundaries). There are also general interest layers like roads, geographic coordinates, cities and elevations. See the Maps Toolbar section for more information on working with maps.

General Map Layers	Aviation Map Layers

8- Now let's have a look at the RadarBox Interface panel. This is where all the action will take place. It is divided into 5 tabs.

•	MyFlights: where all the flights received using your hardware will be shown. A grid will show as many flight details as possible, from aircraft registration to flight route. Photos and aircraft details will appear on the bottom of this tab.

•	Network: all AirNav RadarBox Network flights (received from other RadarBox users) will be shown on this tab.

•	SmartView: Selected aircraft list, chosen by registration or flight ID

•	ACARS: flights received from AirNav ACARS Decoder interface will be shown here.

•	Alerts: you could receive an email each time a specific registration is received by your decoder. Other types of alerts are available.

9- In addition to the 5 tabs, you can also access the MyLog and Reporter functions.

•	MyLog: a collection of all live flights received by your RadarBox will appear on this tab (Network flights are not recorded in MyLog). Data can be imported and exported from the MyLog Tools menu.

•	Reporter: an easy interface for you to share your reports with other mode-s users.

10- At the bottom of the RadarBox interface notice the connection status. You can monitor here if the hardware is properly connected to your computer and to the RadarBox Network.

11- To connect to RadarBox Network and see flights being received by other users first check that you have your RadarBox unit connected to your computer. After this be sure you are connected to the internet. If both conditions are met go to the Network Tab on the RadarBox Panel Interface and check the "Get Flights From RadarBox Network" check box.

Above: Hardware and Network connection status