diff --git a/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json b/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json index 0c3b8b6..1cd53af 100644 --- a/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json +++ b/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ { "gsx": "GSX", - "navigraphHub": "Navigraph Hub" + "navigraphHub": "Navigraph Hub", + "navigraphSimlink": "Navigraph Simlink" } diff --git a/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphSimlink.mdx b/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphSimlink.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..0b04a12 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphSimlink.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,68 @@ +import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'; +import { Steps } from 'nextra-theme-docs'; + +# Navigraph Simlink + +[Navigraph Simlink](https://navigraph.com/apps/connectivity/simlink) allows you to see your aircraft in real time on +[Navigraph's charts](https://charts.navigraph.com/). The charts are best accessed on a browser, as this does not require you to run it through Wine. + + + This software is only supported on Windows/Mac, even though this has been able + to run on Linux, there is no guarantee that this will work later down the + line. Do not expect support from Navigraph as this is not officially supported + on Linux. + + +## Installation + + + **Difficulty:** Medium + + +Make sure that you familiarise yourself with [Protontricks](/msfs/protontricks) before beginning this tutorial. + +You can download Navigraph Simlink from their website, or use this direct link +[here](https://download.navigraph.com/software/simlink/windows/Navigraph+Simlink.exe). + + + +### Installing Navigraph Simlink + +Run the installer in Protontricks. Once the installation completes, Navigraph Simlink will open, you should close this +and make sure it's completely closed, as it may just minimise to the system tray. + +### Create a Desktop Entry + +Logging in requires Simlink to be opened form the browser. The only way to register Simlink as a supported application +that can open from the browser is to create a +[Desktop Entry](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html). + +Desktop Entries go into `~/.local/share/applications/`, but you can create multiple directories inside it to make it +easier to manage your custom Desktop Entries you have manually created. For example on my system, I store them under + +``` +~/.local/share/applications/wine/Programs/Navigraph/ +``` + +Now create a Desktop Entry inside there with a text editor of your choice. The name of the file is irrelevant as long +as it has the `.desktop` extension. + +```desktop copy filename="Navigraph Simlink.desktop" +[Desktop Entry] +Name=Navigraph Simlink +Exec=protontricks -c "wine C:/Program\\ Files/Navigraph/Simlink/NavigraphSimlink.exe %u" 1250410 +Type=Application +MimeType=x-scheme-handler/navigraph-traffic-desktop; +Categories=Game;Simulation; +``` + +Then make sure to update the database for desktop entries by running this command in the terminal + +```shell copy +update-desktop-database ~/.local/share/applications +``` + +You should now be able to find Navigraph Simlink in your Desktop Environment's application launcher. Launch it and now +you should be able to log in! + +