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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)Launching the Program / Changing SettingsQ: How can I customize Mitaka? A: The plain text file mitaka.ini controls the default settings for Mitaka. It can be edited with any text editor. See the manual for options. Q: I can't start Mitaka on my Windows 2000 PC. I get an error message saying ``dinput8.dll cannot be found''. A: You need DirectX version 8.1 or later to run Mitaka. Download it from here and install it on your computer. Q: I've installed DirectX (version 8.1 or later) but Mitaka still doesn't run on my computer. A: You may not have enough video memory. Try reducing the texture resolution to reduce the program's memory use. In the mitaka.ini file set texture reduction factor to 2 or greater: Reduction = 2.This will reduce the detail of the graphics textures by a factor of two. OperationQ: Can I reverse the behavior of the right-drag when zooming in and out? A: Yes. Set the ZoomReverse to 1 in the [Mouse] section of mitaka.ini. Planetarium ModeQ: Can I see the night sky from a place other than Mitaka? A: Yes. Take off, double click another location on Earth and land again. Planetarium mode should now show the sky as seen from that location. Q: How can I customize the initial landing site and its name? A: Edit the parameters, Lon, Lat, NameE in the [Landing] section of the mitaka.ini file. Please read the manual for details. OtherQ: Why was this software named "Mitaka"? A: Mitaka is named after the location of NAOJ's headquarters, Mitaka City, in Tokyo, Japan. |