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357627 2005-05-23 02:00:00 Hi all.

Needing some help with a gif file. I've downloaded a file that's a map of the earth for flight simulator requirements.
When I open the download (Gif) the picture is HUGE, I can change to Fill Screen, but then it's illegible, if I do Half Size I can read what's on the page, but can't scroll around.

I can hold down the mouse button and move the border along at the top or bottom, and the same with the sides, but when I release the button it flicks back to where it started.

Problem I have is I can see as far south as Italy, and as far north as Bali, but nothing in between!

So....I'm guessing there 's a 'trick' to using gif files, or maybe I can convert it to something else? Do I need to download another application or summat to make it work?

Appreciate any help you can give as this has me roo... stumped.

Cheers
Tim
allblack (6574)
357628 2005-05-23 02:05:00 sorry.....my 1 year-old has found the pots and pans cupboard in the kitchen.

I meant to add I'm running XP - if that helps...

Tim
allblack (6574)
357629 2005-05-23 02:05:00 Does the place where you got the file from have a viewer Rob99 (151)
357630 2005-05-23 02:06:00 Gawd - dunno. Hang on, I'll have a squiz. allblack (6574)
357631 2005-05-23 02:08:00 Doesn't look like it - this is the URL

63.217.28.218
allblack (6574)
357632 2005-05-23 02:23:00 No worries - all good! Seems I didn't 'Extract All Files'.....

Done that, and it's opened as a new icon and I can do all I need.

Cheers
Tim
allblack (6574)
357633 2005-05-23 02:28:00 Are you planning to use this map in the flight simulator software, or is it for otherr use.

Do you require to be able to print sections of the map, or just drag it around and zoom in.
Rob99 (151)
357634 2005-05-23 02:46:00 Great to here it's all good.

I just want to post this (java.dir.bg) link, for those interrested in making websites.
Rob99 (151)
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