3.
Tick the
Use own vector predictor
checkbox to calculate the future positions according
to the current course and speed. The displayed positions on the screen are predicted.
Loading/Unloading objects
Routes and tracks are stored in the database.
Click the
Load/Unload objects
button to load/unload routes or tracks.
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Note:
Load
displays routes or tracks on the chart.
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Note:
Unload
erases routes or tracks from the chart.
Ship to point, range and bearing
1.
To set a point at a fixed range and bearing from the ship, click the
Ship to point, range
and bearing
button.
The cursor will appear as a cross with a circle attached to it. The actual range and bearing
data is also displayed and measured from the conning position defined in ship parameter.
2.
Move the cursor to the desired position (range and bearing) and click to fix the point.
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Note:
Use the object menu for removing a single VRM/EBL. To remove all VRM/EBL, use
the
Delete
key from the keyboard or the
Clean chart
function from the chart menu.
Point to point, range and bearing
1.
To set two points at a fixed range and bearing from each other, click the
Point to point,
range and bearing
button.
2.
The cursor appears as a cross. Move it to the first desired position and click to fix the point.
When the cursor is in motion, it has a circle attached to it and the actual range and
bearing data, measured from the first point is also displayed.
3.
Move the cursor to the desired second position (range and bearing) and click to fix the
second point.
Tools for safe navigation
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