options Proxy

This preference page allow you to configure how MyTourbook connects to internet.

In particular this feature has been created to allow map image tiles and other data that MyTourbook get from internet to be downloaded when the internet connection pass through a proxy server.

 

pref page proxy

 

Options

No Proxy

When selected, MyTourbook tries to connect directly to the internet, without looking for a proxy server.

Proxy

When selected, MyTourbook doesn't connect directly to the internet, instead it tries to connect to the specified HTTP proxy server.

  • Server

The HTTP proxy server name (or its IP address).

  • Port

The HTTP proxy server port.

  • User

If the proxy server requires an authenticated connection, you must specify here the entitled username.

  • Password

If the proxy server requires an authenticated connection, you must specify here the entitled username password.

Socks

When selected, MyTourbook doesn't connect directly to the internet, instead it tries to connect to the specified SOCKS proxy server.

  • Server

The SOCKS proxy server name.

  • Port

The SOCKS proxy server port.



Actions

Restore Default

Restore the MyToubook default configuration for the proxy server (which is No Proxy).

Apply

Immediatedly applies the new preferences without closing the Preferences dialog.