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After finding the distributor, pick out the S-57 ENC charts you would like to purchase. This is
generally accomplished by using a chart catalog.
WARNING:
Some distributors do not sell the S-57/ENC charts, so pay close attention
to the distributors' lists, as the lists should indicate what formats each chart distributor
carries.
The chart catalog is usually a piece of software that allows you to choose charts graphically for
your area of interest. Both chart-provider companies offer free downloading of their chart
catalogs. When you have downloaded and installed a company's chart catalog, use that chart
catalog to select the charts you want and place them in the Chart Basket. When you have
completed filling your basket, you then must save the basket to a file.
ENC charts are typically sold as on a subscription basis. The length of the subscription determines
how long you have access to chart updates. Typically, 1-, 3-, and 12-month subscriptions are
available. Generally, the shorter the subscription, the cheaper the charts will be. At the end of the
subscription interval, you will still be able to use the charts; however, you will no longer receive
updates.
TIP:
Make sure you check with your chart distributor for details about the subscription
service and updates.
To order the charts in your basket, you typically send the Chart Basket file to the distributor by e-
mail, along with the User Permit that is associated with your licensing dongle. The User Permit is a
28-character code made of letters and numbers.
TIP:
You should have received a User Permit with the Sea Scan
®
ARC Explorer system;
however, if you need to retrieve it, you can use Sea Scan
®
Survey to get it. Do this by
opening the Plotter Settings Window.
Make sure the "Premium S-57" chart is selected.
If the premium charts were not enabled before opening the plotter settings, click
the <
Apply
> button upon selecting the premium charts, then click on the
<
Configure
> button.
In the Chart Configuration Window, click on <
Show User Permit
>. Your permit
number will be shown there.
When you have sent your Chart Basket and user permit to the chart distributor (and paid them),
they will send you a permit file and instructions to retrieve the charts. They may also send you the
charts on CDs or DVDs. With the permit file and the charts, you can now install them into the Sea
Scan
®
Survey charting database.
WARNING:
You must use the following approach via Sea Scan
®
Survey to access and
download the license from the CDs/DVDs the chart distributor sends.
No PC-based
Installer will support this process.
To install the charts into the Sea Scan
®
Survey charting database,
