Plugins Configuration

The Plugin Configuration widget is the place to activate (or deactivate) Info Boxes, Online Services and other plugins that affect the look of Marble. Active plugins appear in the View menu where you can toggle their visibility.


The Plugins configuration dialog

Each plugin can be activated and deactivated using the checkbox on the left. Some plugins provide further configuration options which are accessible by clicking on the tool icon on the right.

Amateur Radio Aprs Plugin

Retrieves data from the Automatic Packet Reporting System via the Internet, a file or a serial device. The position and status of data senders is displayed in the map and updated in real-time.

Compass

Shows a compass in the map

Crosshairs

Enable this to display a small crosshair in the center of the map.

GeoRenderer Plugin

This plugin draws the map content (e.g. provided via a KML file).

Coordinate Grid

A plugin that shows a coordinate grid.

Scale Bar

This is a float item that provides a map scale.

Navigation

Displays the mouse control to zoom and move as float item on the map.

Overview Map

This is a float item that provides an overview map.

Photos

Automatically downloads images from around the world in preference to their popularity.

Download Progress Indicator

A pie chart on top of the map that shows the progress of ongoing downloads.

Stars Plugin

A plugin that shows the Starry Sky.

Weather

Downloads current weather information of cities and displays them in the map.

Wikipedia Articles

Automatically downloads Wikipedia articles and shows them on the right position on the map.