That's odd then
Though quite old versions of
opencpn, 5.6, it's 5.10 now. Shouldn't make any difference though...
Definitely the same charts?, looks like it but to double check if you hover the mouse over the green bar at the bottom of the screen it should pop up with which chart is being viewed.
Another thing to try, turn on chart quilting by pressing the Q key or in the right hand menu, the bottom bars have more rounded corners when quilting is on, looks like it might be off on both
images.
Chart quilting is a feature in OpenCPN that allows the display of multiple charts together on the screen, seamlessly redrawn to the same scale1. This functionality enhances navigation by providing a continuous and comprehensive view of available chart data.
Key Aspects of Chart Quilting
Automatic Chart Selection: When zooming in or out, larger or smaller scale charts are automatically displayed if available1.
Continuous Coverage: Panning reveals a continuous quilt of available charts, eliminating the need to manually switch between charts1.
Projection Compatibility: Quilting works with various chart projections, including Raster Mercator, Raster Transverse Mercator, Raster Polyconic, and Raster skewed charts1.
Separate Quilting: Raster charts and Vector charts are quilted separately. You can quilt either raster or vector charts, but not both simultaneously3.
Benefits of Chart Quilting
Increased Information: The amount of relevant information on the screen increases significantly compared to
single chart mode3.
Seamless Navigation: Charts are automatically available as you move across different areas, eliminating the need to manually switch charts3.
Improved Situational Awareness: By displaying multiple charts together, users can better understand their position relative to surrounding areas.
How to Enable Chart Quilting
Go to Chart Panel Hamburger → Display Options → Enable Chart Quilting
Or select MenuBar → View and check Enable Chart Quilting
Alternatively, use the "Q" shortcut key to toggle quilting on/off1
Chart quilting is a powerful feature that enhances the navigation experience in OpenCPN by providing a more comprehensive and seamless view of chart data