diff --git a/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json b/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json index 858e392..0c3b8b6 100644 --- a/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json +++ b/src/pages/msfs/utils/_meta.json @@ -1,3 +1,4 @@ { - "gsx": "GSX" + "gsx": "GSX", + "navigraphHub": "Navigraph Hub" } diff --git a/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphHub.mdx b/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphHub.mdx new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a8cb595 --- /dev/null +++ b/src/pages/msfs/utils/navigraphHub.mdx @@ -0,0 +1,78 @@ +import { Callout } from 'nextra/components'; +import { Steps } from 'nextra-theme-docs'; + +# Navigraph Hub + +[Navigraph Hub](https://navigraph.com/products/navigation-data) allows you to update your AIRAC data in the simulator +and for certain aircraft. + +Unfortunately, this is the only way to update the AIRAC, as there is no drag and drop options like in X-Plane, nor are +there any manual installer for the simulator and addons. + + + This software is only supported on Windows, 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:** Easy + + + + The new update for Navigraph Hub only works with [Proton-GE + 8](https://github.com/GloriousEggroll/proton-ge-custom), if you are using a + vanilla or older version of Proton-GE, this may not work and you may need to + update it. Follow the [guide](/msfs#move-old-files-to-new-version) on updating + Proton! + + +Make sure that you familiarise yourself with [Protontricks](/msfs/protontricks) before beginning this tutorial. + +You can download Navigraph Hub from their website, or use this direct link +[here](https://download.navigraph.com/software/navigraph/windows/Navigraph%20Hub.exe). + + + +### Installing Navigraph Hub + +Run the installer in Protontricks. Once the installation completes, Navigraph Hub should open and it should work as +normal. + +### (Optional) Create a Desktop Entry + +Creating [Desktop Entries](https://specifications.freedesktop.org/desktop-entry-spec/desktop-entry-spec-latest.html) +used to be necessary, but not anymore. It is only useful if you want this in your Desktop Environment's application +launcher. + +These files will 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 Hub.desktop" +[Desktop Entry] +Name=Navigraph Hub +Exec=protontricks -c "wine C:/users/steamuser/AppData/Local/Programs/navigraph-hub/Navigraph\\ Hub.exe %u" 1250410 +Type=Application +MimeType=x-scheme-handler/navigraph-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 Hub in your Desktop Environment's application launcher. + +