GNII Max Alt warning

Hi Andy,

The problem is that the old compiler is no longer available as far as I can
tell. And when I had it years ago, the process for creating the files was
not straightforward. There were some compiler options to set. It is not a
simple or straightforward process.

The goal is to get it working in a new compiler. But then it will not work
on the old Compaq Aero 1500 units which are still quite popular.

I understand that it is frustrating that it can't be set to 18000 feet. But
you can disable the warning.

Best Regards,

Paul Remde

"Andy" wrote in message
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On Jun 16, 7:32 am, "Paul Remde" wrote:

I am currently looking for a good soaring pilot / software programmer that
can help me move Glide Navigator II from the antique compiler used in the
past to a current compiler.


I understand that a current compiler may be required to develop GNII
for more recent operating systems and hardware platforms but it is not
required for making minor changes to the code being run on current
operating systems and platforms.

Why can't the antique complier be run on an antique computer and the
constant "15000" be changed to 50000?

I still have a DOS based 80286 machine. If that is antique enough
send me the source code, the compiler, and a copy of the compiler
documentation. I don't even need you to put the files on 5 1/4 inch
discs as I can transfer them with my antique parallel interface ZIP
drive.

Andy

On Jun 16, 10:00*am, "Paul Remde" wrote:
I understand that it is frustrating that it can't be set to 18000 feet. *But
you can disable the warning.

I just found that it is possible to set MAX ALT to 18,000ft using the
pop up keyboard. After exiting the menus and then returning to MAX ALT
setting, the value 17999 was displayed. 50000 was also enterable and
was displayed as 50000 on returning to the menu. (Don't touch the up/
down buttons though or the display will immediately revert to 15000.
Use OK to exit and retain the keyboard entered value.

It will be interesting to see if the warning is now based on the
displayed altitude or whether 15,000ft is still used.

The problem that the warning disables the user interface will still be
there though but, if the warning is based on 18,000, the priority
should be to descend below the alert altitude before attempting any
other GNII input.


Andy