Navigating the Application
The application consists of four major components
The Side Menu
The side menu is how you access individual "plugins", or components that add functionality to smartCARS. In the picture below, the buttons on the side are as follows, starting with the blue smartCARS icon.
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On the bottom:
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Reordering Icons
Clicking and dragging the icons on the left sidebar will allow you to re-organise your application to better suit your needs. Just like in the task bar of Windows, you can have it set up uniquely for you.
The Top bar
The top bar will show your simulator connection status and allow you to pin the application to the top with the thumbtack icon.
This status message will also indicate if there was a problem starting your flight such as:
- Bid not found (you should find a flight first)
- Multiple bids (you need to select one)
- Issues with the virtual airline (community rejection)
- No aircraft found (your bid does not have a valid aircraft)
The Bottom Bar
The bottom bar provides quick access to Sky Blue Radio, the premier online flight simulation radio station. It also provides a link to access the smartCARS Mobile Experience and a help button.
The Content Area
The center of the application is where plugins will be displayed. Outside of the Pilot Center, all content in the Content Area is created entirely by the plugin you have selected.