Looking for the config file to adjust distances

[pcascio]

I've read several threads mentioning this file, but can't find the name or location of the file. Thanks in advance.

[trapdraw]

Are you trying to change distances in TGC or in the SkyTrak app?

[pcascio]

In Skytrak and TGC, I mostly just use Skytrak but it would be nice to adjust both.

[trapdraw]

On TGC, I’ve got a desktop shortcut called SkyTrak TGC Settings that opens a config file in notepad. You just edit the values and save the file.

If you don’t have the desktop shortcut, I believe you can re-run the initial TGC install file and select to add the shortcut to the settings. If you don’t want to do that then you can probably go straight to the file and edit/save it. On my pc, it is located here: c:\programdata\protee united\tgc simulator\tgcsim_data\server\server_data\config.tx t

For the SkyTrak app, there is no config file to change. You can edit the environmental settings (altitude, wind, temp, etc.) only.

[pcascio]

Thanks Trapdraw. I thought there was a similar file in ST. I wish there was.

[trhuke]

In ST goose the heck out of altitude and temperature and it will give you more yardage.

[Cozman]

In ST goose the heck out of altitude and temperature and it will give you more yardage.

Great idea, I'm going to try that.
I've only had my ST for a couple of days, but I can already see the distance is short of what I really hit the ball on a golf course. About 20 yards short with the ST. I hit an 8 iron constantly 145 on the course, ST says 120 to 125 on every shot.

[Wizard of Coz]

8 iron travelling 125 isn't exactly the high ball speed that has been discussed. You will figure it out. I just set my skytrak to my local altitude and everything is spot on. Except for driver.

[Cozman]

Regardless, 145 yards with a 8 iron on course should pretty much read 145 on ST considering the club head & ball speed should be the same, shouldn't it ?

[Nasdaqsam]

Yes and no. There are factors indoors that you do not get outdoors. Indoor swing, the mat has a major impact these just a few of them. Bit more than these especially for me there is also spin decay that you get IR that the current ST algorithm does not take into account. My iron shots have very high back spin IR I get more distance because as the ball moves the spin does not stay at 6000rpm it diminishes on the ST it stays at 6000rpm through the whole shot so as far as the computer is concerned as long as the ball has high back spin it is slowing down in the air and you get less distance. My understanding is this is something that is being worked on for an upcoming update.

I see many say boost the altitude etc but for many that is not an option. I hit my driver just about dead on IR and on ST because I get low back spin so if I boost the settings my driver will go farther than in IR so once again an issue.

[Cozman]

That makes sense Nasdaqsam, thank you. I've only had the ST for a few days, so I'm still learning my way with it. But other than my issue with the distance, sure do like what I'm seeing so far. A few yards of distance on the ST really isn't a big deal since I have all my clubs mapped out on course and know my true distances. My big reason for purchasing the ST was for direction and dispersion tracking to work on tightening it up.

[Nasdaqsam]

You're welcome but I can't take credit I was in the same situation as you not that long ago I got a lot of help from members here on the forum they are great at working out the bugs.

[Wizard of Coz]

You will learn a lot from it. Like exact carry distances not total distances. It will help you immensely. The distances transfer perfectly to my home course. Inside 120 my game has never been better. Enjoy toy won't regret it

[Cozman]

Thanks Wizard ! :-)
Its the first one I've ever owned. I have no regrets buying the ST at all. It's only going to help improve my game the more I use it.
Also, it's really great to have all you guys here to be able to ask questions and get advise from experienced users.
Thanks guys !