Managing Password/Miscellaneous

You can use the Password/Miscellaneous window to manage passwords and other user-based functions.

To Modify 3D Options

New 3D options allow for stars to be displayed in the background of the Earth when operating in spherical (3D) mode. Check the box labeled "Draw stars" to enable this feature.

To Modify Background Brightness:

A new Background Brightness feature allows the plane overlay to stand out from the map and other static and dynamic overlays including terrain and weather depictions. This feature can be toggled from the Cursor Toolbar or by checking the "Enable brightness adjustment" box. The intensity of the brightness adjustment can be controlled by manipulating the slider between the "Dark" and "Bright" end points.

Note   Individual view passwords are not available in personal edition.

Create/Edit/Removing a Password

Set, change, or remove an individual password for the current User Defined View.

ClosedInitial User Defined View Password Setup

  1. Click the Set/Change/Remove "individual" password button. The Set/Change User Defined Password window opens.

  2. Enter the new password in the New Password field. Passwords must follow these guidelines:

  • Password must not exceed 20 alphanumeric characters.
  • No spaces or special characters are allowed.
  • Password is not case sensitive.

  1. Reenter the new password in the Retype new password field.

  2. Click Ok to close window

  3. Click Apply to save.

ClosedChanging a User Defined View Password

  1. Click the Set/Change/Remove "individual" password button. The Set/Change User Defined Password window opens.
  2. Enter the existing password in the Current Password field.
  3. Enter the new password in the New Password field.
  4. Reenter the new password in the Retype new password field.
  5. Click Ok to close window
  6. Click Apply to save.

ClosedClearing a User Defined View Password

  1. Click the Set/Change/Remove "individual" password button. The Set/Change User Defined Password window opens.
  2. Enter the existing password in the Current Password field.
  3. Leave the New Password field blank.
  4. Leave the Retype new password field blank.
  5. Click Ok to close window
  6. Click Apply to save.

Note   Either the Master password (if defined) or this individual password (if defined) will allow the view to be updated.

Note  Forgot your password?

Please contact Customer Support for assistance.

Note  Remember that passwords cannot be recovered so please, keep them in a safe place.

Including a User Defined View in Slide Show

Select this option to include this view in the rotation when in Slide Show mode.

Note   Changes made here will not be saved or take effect until Apply or OK is pressed.