NTTR VFR ground textures for Tacview

[Vyrtuoz]

I have just published a free NTTR add-on for Tacview 1.4.3+: http://tacview.strasoftware.com/download/addons/

 

To install this add-on, just unpack the zip file and copy the png files in C:\ProgramData\Tacview\Data\Terrain\Textures\

 

This add-on goes very well with the excellent Stuka NTTR add-on which can be found on the same page.

 

Since Tacview 1.4.3 you can create custom textures to be displayed on the ground. This is just a matter of creating 1x1 degree tiles saved in jpeg or png. Alpha channel is supported, so do not hesitate to use it to create nice overlay effects! See the official documentation for more details: http://tacview.strasoftware.com/documentation/terrain/

 

This add-on contains the 6 tiles which are the most representative of the NTTR area of DCS World. To create them I just had to download the Las Vegas free VFR map from the FAA. Then I used Photoshop crop with perspective tool to slice it in 1x1 degree tiles. Just added some transparency and here you go!

 

I’m not an artist, so I hope this little sample will inspire you to create great maps for other areas too! Now I have to go back to programming because the real-time flight recording is around the corner ;) Of course, do not hesitate to let me know what you think of this feature.

 

[DarkFire]

Wow, that looks amazing! Will definitely be getting that add-on...

[VTJS17_Fire]

Great, thanks! :thumbup:

[Backy 51]

Very nice! Thanks!

[Oesau]

Excellent use of the textures (well it was the capability you created) for TACVIEW - especially with the NTTR environment constraints (when you fly the Red Flag Campaigns)

[DUSTY]

Thank you! :clap:

[Vedexent]

So, I could create mission specific tactical maps, for a squadron mission, and not only use it in briefing, but show it on the Tacview playback?

 

Sweet! :D

[Bulldog51]

Very nice Add on for a great useful product. Thank you!!

[bilgatus]

Well done :)

[Snoopy]

Awesome!

[Aginor]

Great!