R9.1 TOC Green Arc?

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   Since upgrading to R9.1, I have noticed that the green arc that shows the top of climb (or descent) position on the moving map no longer appears for me.

I found this feature quite useful.  Reproducing the situation is very as easy as shown below:

1. Get into straight and level at any altitude (say 3500) with autopilot engaged in GPSS mode.
2. Bug some other altitude (either 2500 or 4500)
3. Press VS-Alt 

The autopilot functions correctly and will descend or climb to the bugged altitude.  However, prior to R9.1, there was a cool green arc along your magenta line on the moving map that showed where R9 expected you to reach your target altitude.   This was a VERY useful, because it allowed you plan descents based on approaching airspace or key waypoints, etc.

On my system, this feature seems to have stopped working.  

Is this is a known bug or has anyone else noticed this?

Appreciate any advice on this matter...

Cheers,
== T.J.==

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tjshemfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Dec 2009 Location: KVDF Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote tjshemfly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: R9.1 TOC Green Arc? Posted: 01 Aug 2010 at 2:35pm
	Since upgrading to R9.1, I have noticed that the green arc that shows the top of climb (or descent) position on the moving map no longer appears for me. I found this feature quite useful. Reproducing the situation is very as easy as shown below: 1. Get into straight and level at any altitude (say 3500) with autopilot engaged in GPSS mode. 2. Bug some other altitude (either 2500 or 4500) 3. Press VS-Alt The autopilot functions correctly and will descend or climb to the bugged altitude. However, prior to R9.1, there was a cool green arc along your magenta line on the moving map that showed where R9 expected you to reach your target altitude. This was a VERY useful, because it allowed you plan descents based on approaching airspace or key waypoints, etc. On my system, this feature seems to have stopped working. Is this is a known bug or has anyone else noticed this? Appreciate any advice on this matter... Cheers, == T.J.==

AviMike Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: 24 May 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Status: Offline Points: 33	Post Options Post Reply Quote AviMike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2010 at 8:22am
	Hi TJ, This bug was discovered shortly after releasing 9.1. When we do a release like 9.1 we don't test every single feature and function of the system. With the Range to Altitude (RTA) arc, this was somehow missed. I agree that this is a great function and it's already fixed. It is going into the next release. There was also reports of an issue with the Direct-To. The setup is that you put in a direct-to from the origin to a waypoint, then fly off-course, do a direct-to to the waypoint (draws a new active) and then add another waypoint after your direct-to waypoint. The result is that the original line from the origin to the direct-to waypoint is redrawn and the airplane will fly back to that line. It should keep the second direct-to line as you active leg. We have reproduced this bug and it will also be in the next release. - Mike Ingram R9 Product Manager (321) 751-8418

tjshemfly Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11 Dec 2009 Location: KVDF Status: Offline Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote tjshemfly Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2010 at 9:10am
	Wow! Thanks for the quick reply!!