Manual

Manuals of the stable version 7.44:

• XCSoar in a flash
• XCSoar Manual
• XCSoar Blitzeinstieg Quick guide in German
• XCSoar Handbuch Complete German manual
• XCSoar Prise en main Quick guide in French
• XCSoar Manuel de l’utilisateur Mostly complete French manual
• XCSoar XCSoar em um flash Quick guide in Portuguese
• XCSoar Manual do Usuário Complete Portuguese manual

File formats & configuration reference

These Read the Docs chapters are reference material—file layouts, syntax, and hooks.

• Map data file formats — terrain, topography, airspace, and waypoint files XCSoar loads
• Checklists — checklist file format: paths, Markdown, checkboxes, and links (https:, tel:, sms:, geo:, xcsoar:// dialogs, …)
• Input events — .xci mapping of keys, hardware buttons, and touch labels to actions; default F-key groups and glide-computer events
• Lua scripting — Lua API inside XCSoar for automation (often used with input events)

Developer Docs

Documentation for people building or hacking on XCSoar:

• Developer manual — full index — compiling, dev environment, architecture, policy, debugging utilities, Git tips, and more

Manufacturer Protocols

Protocol documentation for various manufacturers’ devices supported by XCSoar.

• Cambridge CAI302 Protocol - 302 Dataport User’s Guide (PDF available from Cambridge Aero)
• FLARM Data Port Interface ICD (FTD-012) - FLARM protocol specification (PDF)
• FLARM Downloads - Additional FLARM documentation
• LX navigation Protocol - LX navigation communication protocols (PDF)
• LXNAV Protocol - LXNAV device protocol implementation
• Borgelt Protocol - Borgelt device protocol implementation
• IMI ERIXX Protocol - IMI ERIXX protocol implementation
• EW Protocol - EW device protocol implementation
• Loefgren Vario Protocol - Loefgren vario protocol implementation
• Vaulter Protocol - Vaulter device protocol implementation

Hardware compatibility

• Supported devices and platforms — phones, tablets, embedded boards, and desktop systems that run XCSoar