I'm definitely looking forward to your GPaL and have a question. I
just started driving Brands Hatch and was wondering, will GPaL dynamically
read in configured tracks even if they're add-ons? I'm hoping the great work
of David Noonan will open the floodgates to other new F1 tracks and GPaL will
recognize them.
Thanks for your hard work!
Dennis (spell halloween correct for my real address)
Thanks, Dennis. A good and timely question.
Yes, GPaL automatically recognizes all tracks (originals and add-ons) that
reside in the GPL tracks folder.
If you've seen the most recent screenshot at the GPaL site
(www.RaceLive.com/GPaL) you may have noticed that the dropdown list box that
was earlier labeled "Charts" is now labeled "Charts, Tables, and Course
Maps". That area is being enhanced to deliver a wealth of
performance-related data, course maps, and, thanks to the outstanding work
of Matthew Knutsen, images of the *original* program covers from the '67
events.
As you scan through the Tracks dropdown list, the right hand side of the
Race Central screen will automatically update to show you either
track-specific performance data or the course map and program cover,
depending upon what you've selected in the Charts, Tables, and Course Maps
dropdown.
Unfortunately, GPL doesn't capture "best laps" data for add-on tracks so
displaying performance data for add-on tracks is going to require a little
more effort. Perhaps Papy might be willing to modify their routines that
produce best laps data so that they recognize add-on tracks. If so, GPaL can
display that data as well.
new F1 tracks...<
Wouldn't that be a dream come true!
Thanks, Dennis, for your question and your enthusiasm! :)
Jack Rambo
www.RaceLive.com/GPaL
Dennis
