B&G Vulcan Series, Operator'S Manual

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Navigating
The navigation function included in the system allows you to
navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined
route.
If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot
can be set to automatically navigate the vessel.
For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes,
refer to
"Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks"
on page 50.
Navigate to cursor position
You can start navigating to a cursor position on any chart, or
Echosounder panel.
Position the cursor at the selected destination on the panel, and
then select the
Goto Cursor
option in the menu.
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Note:
The
Goto Cursor
menu option is not available if you are
already navigating.
Navigate a route
You can start navigating a route from the chart panel or from the
Route
dialog.
When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows
options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and
for restarting the route from current vessel position.
Starting a route from the chart panel
Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation
option from the menu.
You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected
position.
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