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Which the release of FS2020 we see an explosition of activity on the forun and of course we are very happy to see this. But having all questions about FS2020 in one forum becomes a bit messy. So therefore we would like to ask you all to use the following guidelines when posting your questions:
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Yes, when importing a base map, you can lock your view by pressing the L key and then use your mouse wheel to zoom in. This will create a high resolution image. Normally, I find myself viewing an airport at Zoom Level 16. Locking the view (L key) and zooming into Zoom Level 20 or 21 produces a great image. Be aware the file size can be very big using this technique
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It is important to understand how image servers work. Most commonly available high resolution imagery comes in around 30cm/pixel, which would correspond to Zoom Level 18, an example of which is linked below.
30 cm/pixel is the maximum resolution for this image, no matter how much one zooms in.
Below is an example image showing an inset at 15 cm per pixel which would correspond to Zoom Level 20. This image is part of a promotional advertisement for commercial imagery, we have to pay money for this level of detail (LOD) and to my knowledge is not available anywhere for free, as can be downloaded from an ArcGIS server. In that context, the absolute highest resolution imagery available for free is of the continental United States, freely available 15 cm/pixel imagery could only be found there, if anywhere.
30 cm/pixel is the maximum resolution for this image, no matter how much one zooms in.
Below is an example image showing an inset at 15 cm per pixel which would correspond to Zoom Level 20. This image is part of a promotional advertisement for commercial imagery, we have to pay money for this level of detail (LOD) and to my knowledge is not available anywhere for free, as can be downloaded from an ArcGIS server. In that context, the absolute highest resolution imagery available for free is of the continental United States, freely available 15 cm/pixel imagery could only be found there, if anywhere.
