OpenCPN Version 2.3.0 Release

[sinbad7]

Re #29 Can not reproduce this error with Windows Vista on my Acer Aspire laptop.

Tore

[BluegillBoy]

Great great great! and thanks to the whole team.

Here's an installer thing... i check the box for a shortcut on the start menu. but instead of putting a OCPN 2.3 shortcut there, it leaves the 12.2.1207 shortcut, which of course searches and can't find the program to start.

I noticed this on a Beta version and forgot to post it. sorry.

[cagney]

Originally Posted by zerubbabel

Thank you, but I get this error when installing:

(Reading database ... 205731 files and directories currently installed.)
Unpacking opencpn (from opencpn_2.3.0-1_amd64.deb) ...
dpkg: error processing opencpn_2.3.0-1_amd64.deb (--install):
unable to create `/usr/local/share/icons/hicolor/48x48/apps/opencpn.png.dpkg-new' (while processing `./usr/local/share/icons/hicolor/48x48/apps/opencpn.png'): No such file or directory
dpkg-deb: subprocess paste killed by signal (Broken pipe)
Errors were encountered while processing:
opencpn_2.3.0-1_amd64.deb

I answered this in #9.
The answer was not really correct.
See this Ubuntu bug https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+s...ke/+bug/662198
It's a cmake 2.8.2-2, bug.
The real reason why my 64 bit package works, is that I a while ago, updated to 2.8.3.
This also solves demonboys problem http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...tml#post581442

A 2.8.3 64 bit package available here.
32 bit version here. Both are untested first releases.
Upgrade is recommended if you are a first time compiler on 10.10 or you need to build OpenCPN packages for others.

Thomas

[sailorxyz]

Originally Posted by cagney

I hope you have found it.
It's in the normal download page, after a small delay.
Download OpenCPN | Official OpenCPN Homepage

Thomas

Thanks Cagney. However I just downloaded the source and compiled it. That did it for me.

[kerrydeare]

I am running 2.3.0 on 2 XP SP3 boxes and all's well. Thanks very much to Dave and the developers who have done such a great job and given so much time.

I notice that when I run 2.3.0 and enable both GRIB and Dashboard plug-ins that, although they work according to spec, they are disabled on shut down and must be re-enabled on the next start up. Is this intended, and is it indeed a good idea? I would think having them come back up enabled would be more desirable.

[sailorF54]

Originally Posted by kerrydeare

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I notice that when I run 2.3.0 and enable both GRIB and Dashboard plug-ins that, although they work according to spec, they are disabled on shut down and must be re-enabled on the next start up. Is this intended, and is it indeed a good idea? I would think having them come back up enabled would be more desirable.

Not replicated with up to date Vista.
When I close OpenCpn with the dashboard displayed onscreen, it will be onscreen when reopened (and obviously enabled in the toolbox display)
The grib plugin is still enabled (obviously, any grib data on screen at shut down will no longer be here when OpenCpn is restarted)
The log says both plugings are loaded

[dacust]

Originally Posted by sailorF54

Not replicated with up to date Vista.
When I close OpenCpn with the dashboard displayed onscreen, it will be onscreen when reopened (and obviously enabled in the toolbox display)
The grib plugin is still enabled (obviously, any grib data on screen at shut down will no longer be here when OpenCpn is restarted)
The log says both plugings are loaded

Works correctly on Win 7 64bit.

[Algarve]

One more thank you very much!

Excelente trabalho, a todos voz o meu muito obrigado.

From Algarve (Portugal)

[oystercatcher]

I hesitate to put this out as I could be missing something and I alwaysfeel like an idiot if I overlook something obvious.


intel dual core system with 4GB memory
fedora fc14 64 bit with gpsd-2.95-2.fc14.x86_64 rpm
opencpn 2.3.0 compiled from source as 64 bit app
garmin oregon 400c connected via usb


testing with opencpn
loading maps and mousing around is fast
tool => gps => nmea data source => network libgps and most other combinations
Setting Up GPS | Official OpenCPN Homepage is where I got the instructions for
garmin usb and gpsd 2.9


gpsd data server localhost
nmea baud rate 4800


checking the show gps/nmea data stream window - window is blank
and the top right icon remains red


By way of examining the problem I loaded up the gpsd-clients and
verified that xgps, cgps and telnet localhost 2947 all are working


I also loaded up gpsdrive and tangogps both are working so I am
guessing that either something is configured wrong in opencpn
or there is some other issue.


I also have an intel p4 system that is setup with fc14 32 bit and am
having the same results.


thanks - even without the gps the chart viewer is very useful

[bg9208]

Having previously used Open CPN (and what a superb package it was), I recently lost most of my software in a fire. My newer upgraded PC is now up and running and I have downloaded version 2.3.0 however after going through the installation process, I have now uninstalled and re installed 8 times, I keep getting the message " Application failed to start because application configuration is incorrect- re installing may fix problem". I clicked on the website button and got message "You have installed Version 2.3.0 set to EN_US".
Please advise how I cane get it working,

[sailorF54]

Originally Posted by bg9208

Having previously used Open CPN (and what a superb package it was), I recently lost most of my software in a fire. My newer upgraded PC is now up and running and I have downloaded version 2.3.0 however after going through the installation process, I have now uninstalled and re installed 8 times, I keep getting the message " Application failed to start because application configuration is incorrect- re installing may fix problem". I clicked on the website button and got message "You have installed Version 2.3.0 set to EN_US".
Please advise how I cane get it working,

Regarde le post #28 un peu plus haut et suit le lien...
Look at post #28 above and follow the link

[sinbad7]

I want to use this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year.

At the same time thank Dave and his gang for the fantastic work with OCPN.

Regards
Tore in Brazil

[oystercatcher]

Occasionally I get a message -- libgps mismatch then a yes or no. It seems if Iclick yes gps works somewhat. The thing is I compiled from source so I am
investigating if fedora updated the gpsd-devel package after the compile.


Any explanations as to what might be happening are appreciated. I will probably
remove the executable and recompile at some point. I suppose another possibility
would be that the gps libraries have changed api and the opencpn source has
some dependencies on the version.

[Imoya]

Originally Posted by bdbcat

ANNOUNCEMENT:

OpenCPN Version 2.3.0 is released, and available for immediate download.

OpenCPN is a free and OpenSource navigation package running on Windows, linux, and Macintosh computers.

Some features of OpenCPN include:
- Quilted Raster(RNC) and Vector(ENC, cm93) digital chart display
- Industry standard GPS receiver interfacing, with "moving map" on-screen vessel tracking.
- AIS receiver interfacing with configurable target safety monitoring
- Integrated Route, Track, and Waypoint database, with industry standard Import/Export capabilities
- Tide and Current prediction, with on-screen overlay of predicted data.
- Broad International Language support

OpenCPN is designed to be easy to install, configure, and use daily.
OpenCPN may be freely downloaded and installed without cost, registration, or time limits.

New and Upgraded Features for OpenCPN Version 2.3.0

1. Integrated PlugIn architecture, allowing third-party development and deployment of auxiliary features.
2. Two useful PlugIns available immediately:
Graphical overlay of GRIB (weather)file data
Dashboard for configurable on-screen display of ship's NMEA data.
3 Enhanced Route, Track, and Waypoint management functions by selectable dialog.
4. Many new languages added to basic package, including:
Portuguese
Estonian
Greek
Turkish
Finnish
Norwegian
etc.
5. Support Garmin Host mode Route and Waypoint interchange and upload to remote GPS receivers.
6. Advanced internationalized Windows Program Installer.
7. Full support for North-up and Course-Up display of all chart types.
8. Expanded AIS target message decoding to include European Inland AIS specifications.
9. AIS Target List Dialog, allowing easy selection and monitoring of all active AIS targets.
10. Many, many improvements in the basic User Interface, while maintaining the ease-of-use that
OpenCPN is widely known for.

We hope you enjoy the new features of OpenCPN Version 2.3, and look forward to your continued feedback.

Download OpenCPN Version 2.3.0 at
OpenCPN | Download OpenCPN software for free at SourceForge.net

The OpenCPN Development Team
Dave Register, Lead Developer <bdbcat@yahoo.com>

Thanks. I installed it on ubuntu and on windows xp. Having some trouble with zygrib on ubuntu 64bit, latest version. Some simple instructions needed please. Also, want to install it on my MacBook. Any instructions available? This program is great and is super easy to use and fast! On my hp mini I already overlaid the grib weather without any problems. Could anyone suggest a suitable USB style gps for use with hp mini on windows xp and opencpn. Keep. It open, free and fast. Love it! Thanks guys.

[cagney]

Originally Posted by oystercatcher

Occasionally I get a message -- libgps mismatch then a yes or no. It seems if Iclick yes gps works somewhat. The thing is I compiled from source so I am
investigating if fedora updated the gpsd-devel package after the compile.


Any explanations as to what might be happening are appreciated. I will probably
remove the executable and recompile at some point. I suppose another possibility
would be that the gps libraries have changed api and the opencpn source has
some dependencies on the version.

This message seems mostly to be a problem with something in gpsd.
I have seen this a few times as well, but it has never, at least not the last few months, meant very much. I have just proceeded and "things" has worked as expected.

Regarding your earlier post:

When using gpsd 2.9+ always use "Network LIBGPS" as NMEA data source. If xgps is working, so should really OpenCPN. On occasion I have to disconnect/reconnect the USB plug to get it going.
With gpsd it is quite normal not to have any data in the data stream window.

As an alternative you can use /dev/ttyUSB0 as NMEA source, with a direct connection. Just make sure that gpsd isn't running.

$ ps aux | grep gpsd

Should not come up with a running instance of gpsd.
Stop gpsd by

#kilall gpsd

With a direct connection the data stream window should work.
Thomas