MAP disappears on TSD

[baksie]

AM I doing something wrong? On my TSD the map only shows at scales 50, 75 and 100. Lower scale or higher scale map disappears

[Shimmergloom667]

That is due to not all DCS maps having map image files for all scales included. That is, ultimately, something for the map creators to do and not an Apache bug.

Edited March 23, 2022 by Shimmergloom667

[Ramsay]

31 minutes ago, baksie said:

AM I doing something wrong? On my TSD the map only shows at scales 50, 75 and 100. Lower scale or higher scale map disappears

At lower ranges the system looks for matching high detail "charts" i.e. 1:100K, and if there isn't one, it'll default to a black background.

However, there's nothing stopping you manually selecting a lower detail chart that is in the system i.e. using 10 NM range with the 1:500K scale chart in the PG

You also have the option to select a "Digital Elevation" and "Satellite" map "Type", instead of the "Chart".

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/296268-apache-missing-maps/?do=findComment&comment=4923221

 

Edited March 23, 2022 by Ramsay

[ThatSillyGinge]

I'm assuming this is a sim limitation (the fact that there are not charts available at all scales, whereas in the real world there might/should be?), but I wonder how the real aircraft handles in this situation? For me, it makes more sense as I keep zooming in for the closest available scale chart to keep showing, rather than showing a blank screen (e.g. to keep the 1:500k chart showing as you keep zooming in beyond that scale). Would be nice if that was selectable, perhaps as an option in the settings, to bridge the gap between reality and the limitations of the sim.

[Mr_Blastman]

On 3/23/2022 at 8:30 AM, Ramsay said:

 

You also have the option to select a "Digital Elevation" and "Satellite" map "Type", instead of the "Chart".

https://forum.dcs.world/topic/296268-apache-missing-maps/?do=findComment&comment=4923221

 

 

The odd thing is I often prefer the satellite map for contrast reasons and being able to discern the text, yet I cannot zoom out beyond 25 before the satellite image disappears.  In F 10 I can zoom all the way out and this is fine.  Maybe a limitation of the real AH-64?

[BIGNEWY]

This is due to the terrains not having the correct digital map for the chosen scale. I have mentioned it to the team 

thanks

[Renko]

On 3/28/2022 at 5:43 PM, BIGNEWY said:

This is due to the terrains not having the correct digital map for the chosen scale. I have mentioned it to the team 

thanks

Please Bignewy, the need of a rework of the map charts is a must. Not to asociate bigger scales to zoom on TSD, but having a proper scale map.
If im not wrong the maps should be free
There are places  in DCS that are just black when you go to a smaller scale. This happens on every map and its affecting all modules with moving maps.
The most recent ones the Hind and the Apache, were you need to go to a smaller scale than fixedwings
I latetly have to tell newcomers to helicopters that asked about "why my map just went black", that is because there are no charts on the maps

Please please you have the oportunity to fix this

[BIGNEWY]

7 minutes ago, Renko said:

Please Bignewy, the need of a rework of the map charts is a must. Not to asociate bigger scales to zoom on TSD, but having a proper scale map.
If im not wrong the maps should be free
There are places  in DCS that are just black when you go to a smaller scale. This happens on every map and its affecting all modules with moving maps.
The most recent ones the Hind and the Apache, were you need to go to a smaller scale than fixedwings
I latetly have to tell newcomers to helicopters that asked about "why my map just went black", that is because there are no charts on the maps

Please please you have the oportunity to fix this

Please bare in mind even in real aircraft when a map scale is not available it will also be blank, but as mentioned we are discussing it internally. 

thank you

[Renko]

1 hour ago, BIGNEWY said:

Please bare in mind even in real aircraft when a map scale is not available it will also be blank, but as mentioned we are discussing it internally. 

thank you

Yes, I know. Of course I'm not asking for a 12K:1, just a reasonable one for helicopters. Plus that work will benefit all DCS modules with a moving map.

Thanks BN