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To obtain information about Arcs / Seafarer and to work on it right click to call up the context menu which allows you:
•To zoom in/out and to change the scale.
•To get information by selecting Chart properties.
•To add object etc...
Related topics to:
To move the chart
To choose the scale
Note: this can take a certain time.
IMPORTANT - If you want to open a chart that is on the CD n°x, this CD must be in your CD drive, or must have been copied to your hard drive, either the whole CD, or just the selection of charts you have access to. If not, you will get an error message.
Adding new Chart Permits
ARCS&SeaFarerConfig software allows you to insert new chart permits.
Important: first check that the right type of permit has been selected:
•If you have ARCS skipper permit select GB.SCP window.
•If you have ARCS navigator permit select GB.NCP window.
•If you have SeaFarer chart permit select AUS.CHT window.
•If you have SeaFarer update permit select AUS.UPD window.
Go to the [Start] Windows menu point [MaxSea Utilities] and choose ARCS&SeaFarerConfig
A dialog will allow you to enter permit in two ways:
•from keyboard or from a Chart Permit file (from floppy for example).
•from a file, select from the Permit menu the Insert from File…
Insert the floppy and open the permit file (GB.SCP or GB.NCP or AUS.CHT or AUS.UPD according to your license type).
It is also possible to delete a Chart Permit by selecting Delete.
To enter a new permit from keyboard (received by phone, FAX…), select Insert from keyboard and enter the new permit in the following window.
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Update Chart Catalog
Each time you receive a new Update CD or have ordered new charts, you have to update your installation. First be VERY careful not to mismatch any CD (for each ARCS skipper license order you receive a floppy, an update CD, and may receive one or more chart CDs). Verify the dates of each CD. Do not mismatch CDs between two orders.
To update charts, launch the ARCS&SeaFarerConfig software like you did before (see first part of this presentation),
1.Select Update Charts from the Charts menu, and follow instructions.
2.The update procedure is identical to chart installation. Just insert the newly ordered Chart or Update CDs when requested by installation software.
3.Then quit the installation software using File/Quit menu.
Verify Chart Integrity
If you have any trouble with a chart, you can verify its integrity by launching the Arcs&SeafarerConfig under Windows Start Menu > Programs > MaxSea Utilities
Then go to the Chart menu on the menu bar and choose Verify chart integrity… item.
You will be asked to open a chart file, and optionally an update file.
A dialog informs you if the file integrity is good, or if you must install it again from chart CD.
Maptech chart pack
Maptech chart pack
IMPORTANT
MaxSea handles any kind of Maptech Pack charts, excepted the charts which are not using Mercator projection.
MaxSea is not compatible with the Maptech "Super CD".
Look after your CD-ROMs, cleaning them when necessary with a product designed specifically for this purpose.
A dirty CD-ROM may lead to the malfunctioning of MaxSea and/or the system software.
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Opening a M.C. Pack Chart file
IMPORTANT ! If you want to change the chart CD-ROM in use, you have to first close the charts in use.
Select Open from the File menu. The open file dialog appears.
If necessary, pull down by clicking the pop-up menu Format of file and select Charts. Then pull down the pop-up menu
File of type and select M.C. Pack from the File of type pop-up menu.
Insert, for example, the Maptech Chart Pack "Gulf of Mexico" CD-ROM. After a short while, select the Open function in the File menu, then select the CD drive:
The contents of CD-ROM are displayed as a list in the dialog box:
Open the "Charthdr" folder.
Then click one of the files (.hdr extension) of the list, and finally click Open.
Note: MaxSea automatically open all the charts of the folder.
The dialog box with warning about the use of digitized documents appears. Click I AGREE to agree.
Maptech Chartkits
Maptech Chartkits Overview
IMPORTANT - MaxSea is compatible with BSB charts version 2.0 (and higher), as well as BSB charts version 1. MaxSea handles any kind of BSB charts, even the charts which are not North Up oriented.
In the U.S., Maptech charts have the same high level of detail as NOAA paper charts. NOAA is the national hydrographic office of the United States. These charts are the result of a 10 year cooperative research and development agreement between Maptech and NOAA.
Learn more on Maptech Chartkits web site : http://www.maptech.com.
1.Opening a M.C. Kit Chart file in MaxSea
2.Consulting BSB Charts List in MaxSea Catalog
Look after your CD-ROMs, cleaning them when necessary with a product designed specifically for this purpose. A dirty CD-ROM may lead to the malfunctioning of MaxSea and/or the system software.
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Opening a Maptech Chartkit File in MaxSea
IMPORTANT - when using Maptech Chart, we recommend that you create a folder called "CHARTS" under the "My Documents" folder in your PC, and then copy the charts from the CD into this new folder.
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To open a chart, select [Open Chart...] from [File] menu and the open file dialog will appear and list all the charts founded into My Documents folder.
You can also select [Open] from [File] menu to search and found a chart into your PC. If necessary, pull down by clicking the pop-up menu Format of file and select Charts. Then pull down the pop-up menu File of type and select the M.C. Kit (BSB) from the File of type pop-up menu.
Insert the Maptech Chart Kit Region 4 CD-ROM. After a short while, select [Open] in the [File] menu, then select the CD drive:
1.Contents of CD-ROM are displayed as a list in the dialog box.
2.Open the "BSBCHART" folder.
3.Then click one of the files (*.kap extension) of the list, and finally click Open.
Note: MaxSea automatically open all the charts of the folder.
The dialog box with warning about the use of digitized documents appears. Click I AGREE to agree.
Catalog of BSB Charts
A BSB CD-ROM version 2.0 contains a catalog of charts, representing a region of north America.
Each region is associated to a number. To use your BSB charts with MaxSea, you will have to know the number of the region that is on your CD.
All opened BSB v4 charts in MaxSea are automatically added to MaxSea Charts Catalog:
To open MaxSea Charts Catalog, select [Charts Catalog...] in the [File] menu.
All the useful information linked to your charts are shown in this catalog
1.Chart Number Reference,
2.Name of the Manufacturer and here Maptech will be written,
3.Its Chart title,
4.Its reference scale,
5.Its recording status allows organization of the charts which are usable in MaxSea and those of which are not because of a detected problem. See also below available statuses list,
6.Its revision Date,
7.Its Edition Date,
8.Its Region of membership,
9.The file location path on the hard disk,
10.The last date the MaxSea charts were used.
Besides its informative function, the catalog will become useful as a real cartography management tool:
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The Status allows the user to know which of his charts are available, and if not, what is the type of problem.
List of available statuses, that can happen:
1.OK : when all is okay
2.Chart File Not Found: when a part of a chart is lost (".kap" file for instance) or the chart was not found in the place where it was saved. To solve your problem you can click on Manage, select and open again the file. Problem may occur when removing the CD ROM during the use or the network fails during recording charts or charts are recorded on your PC but the folder has been removed or moved to another place.
3.Encrypted File Not Found: when Maptech v4 permits are lost.
To sort content in the table depending on your choice:
Double-click in a chosen cell header will increase or decrease column content depending on the selected data type (numeric or alpha numeric). For example, Double-click in "Manufacturer" cell header to display all charts which belong to Maptech.
To directly access a chart selected in the catalog:
1.Select a line in the table
2.Click " Center on the chart ", the window simultaneously displays the chart which you have just selected.
Click "Manage" to access the management of your charts which are in your ownership. in instance to reopen charts or to validate the Chart Catalog.
To delete a chart under the catalog list
For example when the chart status indicates "Chart File Corrupted", you can select it and click Delete to delete it.
To close the catalog, click on "OK", it is Simultaneously updated if you have modified the catalog.
Vector charts
Vector Charts
The vector charts are Images defined by sets of straight lines that are defined by the locations of the end-points. Vector graphics require much less storage space than raster or bitmapped graphics.
Each Vector charts are opened in the same seamless window and Chart information drop-down menu list depends on selected vector chart.
In following example CMap NT and CMap CM93 v3 charts are opened together in the same vector chart window:
The Chart Zone Information lists all available charts and allows you to switch between them for displaying on screen the chart that you want to see. In our example CMap NT is selected and actually displayed in the Chart Window and Vector CMap CM93 v3 is also opened.
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When vector chart are available,the Chart Config option is added in the menu list.
Allows you to change the chart density display.
Note: all raster charts can be selected together in the same window. But only one type of Vector Chart can be selected in this same active window and at this moment the "Chart Config" sub-menu will be updated according to the selected vector chart format.
Tips
The Mouse-Over each vector chart objects (only available for C-Map NT objects), will open Quick Links Context Menu list.
Opening a new chart window :
1.Click on the Chart Desktop tool in the toolbar to open as many chart windows you desire (maximum of four chart windows can be opened together in MaxSea)
2.At this moment a new option is added to the [Windows] menu list on the menu bar.
3.Then select all Raster Charts in the window and the Vector Chart in the second. So, you will get the best of cartographic information at a same time.
In this section you will learn on different types of Vector charts
Working with CMap NT charts
Working with C-Map CM93 v3 charts
Related topics about how to install Vector charts
C-MAP NT Cartridge Reader
C-MAP NTPC Selector
C-Map CM93 v3 vector charts
Vector Charts
The vector charts are Images defined by sets of straight lines that are defined by the locations of the end-points. Vector graphics require much less storage space than raster or bitmapped graphics.
Each Vector charts are opened in the same seamless window and Chart information drop-down menu list depends on selected vector chart.
In following example CMap NT and CMap CM93 v3 charts are opened together in the same vector chart window:
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The Chart Zone Information lists all available charts and allows you to switch between them for displaying on screen the chart that you want to see. In our example CMap NT is selected and actually displayed in the Chart Window and Vector CMap CM93 v3 is also opened.
When vector chart are available,the Chart Config option is added in the menu list.
Allows you to change the chart density display.
Note: all raster charts can be selected together in the same window. But only one type of Vector Chart can be selected in this same active window and at this moment the "Chart Config" sub-menu will be updated according to the selected vector chart format.
Tips
The Mouse-Over each vector chart objects (only available for C-Map NT objects), will open Quick Links Context Menu list.
Opening a new chart window :
1.Click on the Chart Desktop tool in the toolbar to open as many chart windows you desire (maximum of four chart windows can be opened together in MaxSea)
2.At this moment a new option is added to the [Windows] menu list on the menu bar.
3.Then select all Raster Charts in the window and the Vector Chart in the second. So, you will get the best of cartographic information at a same time.
In this section you will learn on different types of Vector charts
Working with CMap NT charts
Working with C-Map CM93 v3 charts
Related topics about how to install Vector charts
C-MAP NT Cartridge Reader
C-MAP NTPC Selector
C-Map CM93 v3 vector charts
C-Map NT
Working with C-Map NT charts
To open a C-Map NT chart, select [Open chart...] from the [File] menu.
C-Map NT Max is C-Map's brand new chart technology used with NavNet 2. C-Map NT Max is replacing C-Map NT+. New value Objects such as aerial photos, improved presentation (256 color palette), new value added data and more...
Get more information on C-Map NT Max web site : http://www.maxnavigator.com/ntmax/
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MaxSea automatically searches and displays a dialog which lists all available charts stored on your computer hard disk and on externals support such as CD Rom, Cartridges, via Ethernet, etc...When C-Map NT is found, CMap NT item appears in the "Open Chart" dialog.
Only one item is used for all C-Map NT sources found when opening a CMap NT chart. This item is added to the "Chart Zone Information" menu list.
Following list shows available C-Map NT supports:
1.NavNet system
2.USB FP reader cartridges
3.USB C-card reader cartridges
4.PCMCIA C-card reader cartridges
5.C-MAP NT/PC chart CD ROM
In this section, you will also learn on:
1.C-Map NT Chart Windows Overview
2.Displaying details on C-Map NT charts
3.Changing options of C-Map NT charts
4.Consulting C-Map NT Object Center
5.Editing C-Map NT Chart Object properties
6.Activating C-Map NT Find nearest function
7.Closing C-Map NT charts
Learn more about related topics:
1.Installing Charts and Data
2.Troubleshooting when using CMap NT charts
Working with C-Map NT charts
To open a C-Map NT chart, select [Open chart...] from the [File] menu.
C-Map NT Max is C-Map's brand new chart technology used with NavNet 2. C-Map NT Max is replacing C-Map NT+. New value Objects such as aerial photos, improved presentation (256 color palette), new value added data and more...
Get more information on C-Map NT Max web site : http://www.maxnavigator.com/ntmax/
MaxSea automatically searches and displays a dialog which lists all available charts stored on your computer hard disk and on externals support such as CD Rom, Cartridges, via Ethernet, etc...When C-Map NT is found, CMap NT item appears in the "Open Chart" dialog.
Only one item is used for all C-Map NT sources found when opening a CMap NT chart. This item is added to the "Chart Zone Information" menu list.
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Following list shows available C-Map NT supports:
1.NavNet system
2.USB FP reader cartridges
3.USB C-card reader cartridges
4.PCMCIA C-card reader cartridges
5.C-MAP NT/PC chart CD ROM
In this section, you will also learn on:
1.C-Map NT Chart Windows Overview
2.Displaying details on C-Map NT charts
3.Changing options of C-Map NT charts
4.Consulting C-Map NT Object Center
5.Editing C-Map NT Chart Object properties
6.Activating C-Map NT Find nearest function
7.Closing C-Map NT charts
Learn more about related topics:
1.Installing Charts and Data
2.Troubleshooting when using CMap NT charts
Using cartridges
NavNet (Ethernet)
C-Map Charts inserted in a NavNet display unit chart drive are read in real time as long as the card are actually inserted in the host display. You can also use your own cartridges by adding a USB reader.
MaxSea automatically detects all of them when you choose [Open chart ...] option from the [File] menu.
You will see in the open chart window presence of C-Map NT but path indication is empty.
Notes:
1 - MaxSea automatically retrieves all presence of NavNet C-Map NT charts only if host names are correctly
assigned. Get more information by referring to Option : Navnet...
2 - All C-Map NT Charts are regrouped in the same item (CMap NT) in the Chart Zone Information menu.
2 - NavNet charts updates list are automatically notified and if not the case you will have to move the chart for taking in account the insertion or removal event.
3 - C-Map NT charts cannot be downloaded into your PC for off-line viewing.
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USB FP reader
Charts inserted in a C-Map USB FP reader are read in real time as long as the cards are actually inserted in the host display or card reader. MaxSea automatically detects them when you choose [Open chart ...] option from the [File] menu.
You will see in the open chart window presence of C-Map NT but the path indication is empty.
C-Map charts cannot be downloaded into your PC for off-line viewing.
USB C-card reader
Charts inserted in a C-Map USB C-Card Reader are read in real time as long as the cards are actually inserted in the host display or card reader. MaxSea automatically detects them when you choose [Open chart ...] option from the [File] menu.
You will see in the open chart window presence of C-Map NT but the path indication is empty.
C-Map charts cannot be downloaded into your PC for off-line viewing.
PCMCIA C-card reader
The opening of C-MAP NT charts can only be carried out through the function [Open a chart] from the [File] menu.
If the PCMCIA C-card is inserted in your PCMCIA reader, the Open chart dialog box will appear.
Select the chart you wish to open and click Ok
Using CD Rom
C-Map NT/PC chart
You can open a C-Map NT/PC chart in MaxSea only if you have referenced it at first. Then, MaxSea is going to suggest to open this cartography from its launch.
If you chose other maps, at MaxSea's launch, you can afterwards open them in the same window as well as other format by choosing " Open Chart " in the "File" menu. The chart is opened in the current window and hide other opened charts.
If a chart is already opened, your selecting " Open Chart " will see C-Map NT chart (already open) being displayed besides the other cartographies available on your discs.
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