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# XIX.	Customize the displays and the vario

With the Evolution, you can customize the vario sound and screen display endlessly.

To configure your screens (available in video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3lfZWiS13M>) :

1\)      Go to this page: [https://www.syride.com/en/ssctool/Evo\_v2](https://www.syride.com/fr/ssctool/Evo_v2)

2\)      Configure your screens by choosing the desired font, size, position, and unit. To do this, simply drag the information you want to display onto the flight screens (see the list of items at the end of the section).

3\)     Download the configuration file to your computer.

4\)      Turn on and connect your Evo to your computer's USB port (or via Bluetooth on your phone).

5\)      In the Syride Link software, click the icon ***«*** ***Send a file »***. \
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6\)     Select the configuration file you previously downloaded.

Feel free to share or create a library of configurations according to your needs.

&#x20;The vario configuration follows the same principle. An explanatory video can be seen here: <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3w4dxw3T_Vk>

More information about the screen configurator items:\
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⚠️ **Important note:** a "NO GPS" on an item means it is waiting to receive the GPS signal to display the information):&#x20;

**GPS altitude** : it is obtained thanks to the GPS signal. It is the distance separating you from mean sea level. It is a relatively reliable altitude, but it can be very inaccurate if GPS reception is poor (interference from radio, relay antennas, or other instruments…). It is being used less and less as a reference value for paragliding, with the International Aeronautical Federation recommending the use of pressure altitude (QNH, see below).

**QNE altitude** : this is an altitude referenced to a standard pressure (1013.25 hPa). This is called a flight level. In France, this altimeter setting is applied as soon as you exceed 3000 ft MSL or AGL, as soon as you exceed a transition altitude (called TA), or if you are in airspace expressed in Flight Level (FL). This information is rarely used in classic paragliding flight, except to avoid entering airspace expressed in FL.

**QNH altitude** (recommended): this altitude first uses the GPS signal until the vertical accuracy is less than plus or minus 5 m. Then it uses ambient pressure to calculate your altitude. If you raise your instrument by one meter with your hand, the altitude will increase by one meter (which will not necessarily be the case with GPS altitude). This altitude is very accurate but can become less reliable if you fly for a long time or travel a long distance.

**Vario** : this is your vertical speed (climb or sink). Vario smoothing is possible by changing the filtering parameter when configuring your screens. 5 seconds of filtering means the displayed vario will be an average of the vario values from the last 5 seconds. Each vario can have a different filtering.

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**Altitude history** : this is a graph showing your QNH altitude over the last 2 minutes. Displayed: max altitude / min altitude / altitude curve and terrain (in light gray).

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**Vario history** : this is a graph showing your vario over the last 2 minutes. Displayed: max vario / min vario / vario curve.

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**Dynamic vario graph** : this is a bar graph showing your instantaneous vario. It adapts to the day's conditions. The graph maximum starts at +1 m/s as soon as you get a higher climb or sink rate, and it adjusts its scale.

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**G-meter** : g is the initial of "gravity". It is a unit of acceleration that roughly corresponds to the acceleration due to Earth's gravity. If your Syride indicates 2 g, you will feel like you weigh 2 times your weight.

**Gain since takeoff** : this is the vertical distance separating you from your takeoff point. A positive gain means you are above takeoff and vice versa.

**Straight-line distance from takeoff** : this is the straight-line horizontal distance separating you from the takeoff point.

**Cumulative distance from takeoff** : this is the distance you have accumulated since takeoff. It corresponds to the length of your GPS track if it were unfolded and measured.

**Heading to takeoff** : this is the heading you need to take to return to your takeoff point as quickly as possible. It can be useful in paramotoring to get back to departure as quickly as possible.

**Atmospheric pressure** : this is the atmospheric pressure in hectopascals (or millibars) measured by the pressure sensor.

**Instant glide ratio** : labeled "GRI" for "Glide Ratio Instant", it gives you the glide ratio of your wing relative to the ground: GRI = ground speed / vario. A tailwind increases your glide ratio and vice versa.

**Heading indicator** : this is the direction your instrument (and therefore your wing) is pointing. It is an angle in degrees from 0 to 360° provided by the instrument's magnetic compass.

**Track** : this is the direction followed on the ground. It is an angle in degrees from 0 to 360° provided by the instrument's GPS. Without wind, heading and track are identical.

**Drift angle** : this is the angle between the track direction and the heading direction. A zero drift angle means there is no wind. The larger your drift angle, the stronger the crosswind.

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**Temperature** : this is the temperature measured by the instrument. Without relative wind, this temperature may be higher than the outside temperature due to heating of the electronic components.

**Graphical wind info** : to obtain wind speed and direction, you must make a full turn with a constant bank for at least 8 seconds in calm air. The instrument will calculate your drift and estimate wind speed and direction.

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When the indicator arrow points upward with "10" written inside it, that means you have 10 km/h tailwind. Conversely, if the arrow points downward, the wind is coming from the front.

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**Wind direction** : this is where the wind is coming from using the cardinal points: N (North), NW, W (West), SW, S (South), SE, E (East), and NE.

**Ground height** : this is the distance separating you from the ground. This information subtracts the terrain altitude (stored in the instrument's memory) from your current pressure altitude (QNH) in real time.

**Resettable cumulative distance** : this item displays the cumulative distance flown with your instrument. It can be reset by clicking on the item (a confirmation message will appear). It is saved even after the instrument is turned off.

**GPS coordinates** : this is your current position. By clicking on the item, it is possible to display the 3 most commonly used coordinate formats.

**Airspaces** : the image below indicates the different items positioning you relative to airspaces. The reference altitude for distance calculations is based on your pressure altitude (QNH).

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**Augmented reality** : augmented reality shows the terrain, markers, and airspaces in 3D in front of you.

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**Transition assistant** : this is a cross-section view of the direction followed on the ground (which may differ from your heading depending on the wind). You will find the terrain, markers, and airspaces there. The horizontal scale is adjustable in flight.

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**Route summary** : this is a summary of your navigation route. You can quickly see where you are in your navigation or in your competition task.

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**Thermal core** : the goal is to quickly identify the strongest lift area around your position. As soon as you record a positive vario, a track will appear around your central position. The darker it is, the stronger the vario. A circle automatically indicates the center of the strongest recorded thermal. **A click on the item changes the zoom level**.

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**Waypoint information** : the ultimate tool for following a navigation route and reaching the next waypoint in optimal time. As soon as a route is loaded, this item will show: the name of the next waypoint, the distance from it, the route to follow to tangent the waypoint radius, and your current track. In the example on the right, the next waypoint is called "WPT10", it is 3021 m from your position, you must take a course of 003° to the left because you are currently flying at 042°. The graph helps you get the correct direction. The black arrow indicates the route to tangentially pass the waypoint (optimized route) and the white arrow to go to the center of the waypoint.

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**The complete Waypoint information** does a 360° and also indicates: the waypoint's full name as well as the glide ratio needed to reach the optimized point.

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**Ground height at the next waypoint** : this is the height you will have under your feet when arriving at the optimized point of the next waypoint. It is based on the actual ground height of the optimized point and not that of the waypoint center. This item is useful, for example, in competition to assess the margin you will have when arriving at a waypoint or the goal.

**Time and arrival time to the next waypoint / goal** : this is the time it will take you to reach the waypoint at the optimized point. This time is obtained according to your ground speed and the distance separating you from this point. Likewise, it is possible to know the time at which you are supposed to reach the waypoint.

**Competition time** : this is the time elapsed since the start of the competition task. If it is a race to goal, the time starts at the start time. If it is a minimum-time task, the time will start when crossing the SSS. If you cross the SSS again (before crossing the next waypoint), the time will restart at 0. Moreover, in this case, the SSS cylinder remains visible and flashes on the map to show that it can be crossed again.

**Remaining competition time** : this is the time remaining before the end of the task. It is based on the time you entered in the ESS when entering your task. This time decreases.

**Glide ratio to waypoint** : labeled "GRW" for "Glide Ratio Waypoint", it gives you the glide ratio needed to reach the **optimized point** (see below) of the next waypoint. The altitude used to calculate the glide ratio is the topography altitude at that point, not the altitude of the waypoint center.

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**Glide ratio to goal** : labeled "GRG" for "Glide Ratio Goal", it gives you the glide ratio needed to reach the goal (passing through the optimized points of the previous waypoints if necessary). Warning: wind can degrade your ground glide ratio and prevent you from reaching the goal at the desired altitude.

**Drawing options** : these items let you add free text as well as geometric shapes to your screens.

**Weather station** : use this item to view real-time weather reports. To obtain this information, you must either be on a Wi‑Fi network with internet access or connected via Bluetooth to your phone. Your phone must also be within network coverage to download the data.

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As soon as the data is available, you will get, depending on data availability: the station name, update date, wind direction, minimum, average, and maximum wind speed. When configuring your screen, you can choose to have Evolution display the station closest to your position or select one from a list.

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**Map** : depending on the zoom level and the selected settings, the map displays terrain, roads, names of major cities (more than one million cities in memory), airspace boundaries, your position, the history of your GPS track, the position of Syride base takeoff sites, the loaded navigation route (including waypoints, their radii, and the optimized route)… It is possible to have several maps with different settings in the instrument!

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By clicking on the map's "Settings" icon, a menu appears: \
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Here are the available layers:&#x20;

* Choice of map orientation with either heading up or north up
* Display of topography
* Display of the road map
* Display of city names
* Display of airspace boundaries
* Display of the thermal map (white circle). The data comes from the site <https://thermal.kk7.ch/> . Your Evo takes the date and time into account to display the most likely thermals.&#x20;
* Display of the names of peaks around your position
* Display of the assistant for making FAI triangles
* Display of your track history
* Display of the current navigation route

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* Display of the waypoints stored in your instrument's memory.
* Display of your arrival point with your current glide ratio.
* Display of pilots (or selected pilots) live on the map ([more details here](/notice-evo-v2-english/xx.-real-time-pilot-tracking-buddies-function.md))
* Display of high-voltage lines
* Display of aerial cables
* Display of airfields (with runways and taxiways)

**Buttons** : take shortcuts by adding action buttons directly on your flight screens! Here are a few examples: &#x20;

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**Use automatic screen switching** : to avoid having to manipulate the instrument in flight, it is possible to display the screen of your choice depending on the situation encountered. This setting is done when configuring your screens online:

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**Airspace zone** : displayed if you are in an airspace zone or in a pre-violation zone.

**Thermal** : if the instrument detects that you are circling and that your average vario increases.

**Transition** : if you are not in thermal criteria, this is the default screen that will be displayed.

**Waypoint approach** : when you get within 200 meters of the next waypoint.

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* to avoid unwanted changes, after a manual page change, automatic switching is blocked for 2 minutes.
* it is possible to disable automatic screen switching in flight using the corresponding button. If the change is linked to an airspace zone, it is also possible to disable the current airspace zone.

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