Hi Gordon,
I've just discovered OpenCPN and have been reading the help file. Is there any thought being given to making it more accessible to someone who hasn't used nav
software before? I am taking the Coast Guard Aux class right now so am a true
newbie. It would be great if there were
advice, too.
For example, a section on raster vs vector charts, whether to use one, the other, or both, and where to download them. For USA-based boaters, a tutorial on getting NOAA charts would be great.
Minor details for correction:
In "Getting Started with OpenCPN" the text beginning with "First we need to look at the bottom of the screen," is highlighted in red and is hard to read (at least on my laptop). It would look better as normal text.
The line "On the bottom is the Status Bar(s). Activated from 'Tool Box-Etc.-Show Status Bar'." Should read "Activated from Tool Box - Settings - Navigational Data - Show Status Bar."
Explain the acronym GPX.
Grammar correction: "These allows you to zoom in and out on the chart currently being displayed for more detail. " Sould read "these allow you..."
"The
AIS function makes it is easy to interrogate targets.
It will calculate and display CPA and TCPA." What are CPA and TCPA?
Can you explain how charts and currents work? I haven't gotten that far yet...
Thank you,
Rob
What a great start! Looking forward to reading and
learning more. Th