[Xastir] Functionality Request

[Curt, WE7U]

On Tue, 12 Dec 2006, Christian wrote:

> If it is not too difficult, could a switch be installed inside the
> Station --> Filter Data menu to knock out the Winlink / ARRL images from
> the display?  The only current way to kill them off seems to be
> disabling Select Objects / Items, but that kills off APRS weather icons.
>
> I mainly use Xastir for looking at radar images superimposed on roads
> and lakes.  I encourage the use of this excellent software on our
> website http://www.wx9grb.org and I include instructions for folks to
> set it up.  With our mission of looking at weather data on a map, the
> Winlink W icons are clutter and get in the way.  A filter would be awesome.

Can you not filter these at your internet feed?  If you're using a
filtered port there may be a way.  Perhaps someone can help you
figure out the right filter string.  I'm not very knowledgeable
about the various filters.

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