Git commit ecf86445fe611b2258b15bbe6e87aa3c74c314ed by Raphael Cojocaru. Committed on 12/08/2016 at 11:51. Pushed by raphaelc into branch 'master'.
Updated FAQ M +21 -18 doc/faq.docbook http://commits.kde.org/kstars/ecf86445fe611b2258b15bbe6e87aa3c74c314ed diff --git a/doc/faq.docbook b/doc/faq.docbook index bbecd28..d481035 100644 --- a/doc/faq.docbook +++ b/doc/faq.docbook @@ -8,21 +8,6 @@ <qandaentry> <question> -<para>What is the &kstars; Icon?</para> -</question> -<answer> -<para> -The <guiicon>&kstars; Icon</guiicon> is a sextant, a handheld telescope which -was used by navigators on sailing ships back when the stars were important for -navigation. By carefully reckoning the positions of the stars, the navigator -could get an accurate estimate of the ship's current <link -linkend="ai-geocoords">longitude and latitude</link>. -</para> -</answer> -</qandaentry> - -<qandaentry> -<question> <para>What do the different symbols for deep-sky objects mean?</para> </question> <answer> @@ -76,15 +61,33 @@ coordinates. <qandaentry> <question> <para> +How can I add a new custom location to &kstars;? +</para> +</question> +<answer> +<para> +If you would like to use a location that is not on the list, enter the +relevant information (longitude, latitude, city name, province name, and +country name), then press <guibutton>Add to list</guibutton> button. +All fields must be filled, except the optional province field. +You can also modify the values for an existing city, by simply changing +the values in the window, and adding it to the list. +</para> +</answer> +</qandaentry> + +<qandaentry> +<question> +<para> I have added a custom location to &kstars; that I no longer want. How do I remove it from the program? </para> </question> <answer> <para> -You will have to edit the -<filename>~/.kde/share/apps/kstars/mycities.dat</filename> file, and -remove the location's line from that file. +You can easily remove a custom location from &kstars; by selecting it in the +cities list and pressing the <guibutton>Remove City</guibutton> button. +Note that you can not remove a &kstars; default city. </para> </answer> </qandaentry>
