# EuroScope and GNG package Installation This guide will describe how you install and set up EuroScope using the Swedish GNG package, commonly also called sector file package. In Europe EuroScope is the most common software used in by controllers in Europe on the VATSIM network, it is the only supported software used in Sweden. EuroScope can be used to observe VATSIM traffic from the ATC's perspective or to become an ATC controller yourself.
**EuroScope is only supported by Windows.** There have been members who has been able to adopt it to MacOS, however not without issues. No support is provided to MacOS users as Euroscope is officially only supported by Windows.
**There are several steps to the installation, it is important that each step of the instructions are followed to the last detail. There are no shortcuts.**
If you have any issues, primarily contact your mentor, or ask for help in the `#swedish-helpme` Discord channel. ## EuroScope Installation**EuroScope version 3.2.3.2 is the only version of EuroScope supported for use with the Swedish GNG package.** Newer versions of EuroScope have breaking bugs/issued and changes introduced which are not covered in the documentation available on the Swedish Wiki pages. There will be no support offered for users who employ other EuroScope versions than 3.2.3.2
**Step 1:** Install the Visual C++ package from the link below, this is needed to run the Swedish GNG package. - **Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable** - [https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc\_redist.x86.exe](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x86.exe) **Step 2:** Install the EuroScope installer from the link below, this is the only supported EuroScope version for use with the Swedish GNG package. - **EuroScope installer** - [https://euroscope.hu/install/EuroScopeSetup.3.2.3.2.msi](https://euroscope.hu/install/EuroScopeSetup.3.2.3.2.msi) There is no need to change any options during the install process of EuroScope, leave the installation folder as the default filled adress. ## GNG Package Installation Once you have finished installing EuroScope it is time to download the Swedish GNG package, which contains the data needed for EuroScope to display the Airspace and Procedures specific for Sweden. **Step 1:** Start Euroscope, if asked to open a profile file, click `Cancel`. Continue to step 2 even if you were not asked to select a profile. **Step 2:** Make sure the following options are **deselected** under **`OTHER SET`** as shown in the picture below.Do **not** download `Vatsim-Scandinavia - Sweden` - This one is no longer in use.
A successful download can also be confirmed by checking the message handler at the bottom left of the ES main window as shown in the two bottom rows as shown below.
[](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/ekZimage.png) **Step 7:** Select and download "**ESAA Update\_Only"**, following steps 1-2 as shown below. **Then:** Activate automatic downloading of "ESAA Update\_Only" by selecting the **"A"** column, it should show a green checkmark (step 3). **This will keep your GNG package up to date by automatically downloading new versions as they become available.****Always run EuroScope from a shortcut**, there is a shortcut created in the start menu during the installation process. Check the Q&A on the bottom of this page you are having issues.
[](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/879image.png)If your window does not look like the picture above, something went wrong during the installation process. **Try doing a clean install of the GNG Package** as shown in the Q&A on the bottom of this page:
## Keeping the GNG Package updated If you followed the guide above, ES will automatically notify you and download new files when they become available. **It is mandatory to always use the latest available GNG package**. You cannot choose to postpone updating to a later time point, since it is necessary that all controllers use the latest and the same files.**EuroScope does not allow for plugins to overwrite when updating the GNG package using the automatic download.** After updating, close EuroScope then go to `%appdata%\EuroScope`-> ESAA > Plugins > Updated Plugin" and copy the .dll files in the folder. Thereafter go back in the "Plugins" folder and paste the .dll files there. Overwrite existing files when prompted.
If you are notified that there is a new version of a plugin available: **Do NOT update it by manually installing a new version of the plugin, wait for a new GNG package to become available.**
New versions of the GNG package are announced in the `#swedish-bulletins` Discord channel.
EuroScope notifies you when new files are available. Click `Yes` in all the following prompts when notified: - "An updated version is downloaded to replace `XXXX.sct` sector file. Do you want to load and change it?" - "Do you want to use `C:\..XXX.sct` sector file automatically in all ASR?" - "Shall I delete the old `C:\..XXX.sct` *sector file?*" ## Observer's Guide If you want to get going, observing online traffic and controllers, check [THIS GUIDE](https://wiki.vatsim-scandinavia.org/books/general/page/observers-guide "Observer's Guide") ## Q&A