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Old 02-03-2013, 06:52   #1
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Setting for True or Magnetic?
Does OpenCPN have a setting that allows you to view bearings or courses in True or Magnetic North?
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Old 02-03-2013, 16:00   #2
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Re: Setting for True or Magnetic?
I believe headings/bearings are currently given in True. There is a plugin for the World Magnetic Model that converts True to magnetic. CHeck it out.
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Old 02-03-2013, 19:09   #3
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Re: Setting for True or Magnetic?
Thank you...that's perfect.
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Old 02-03-2013, 19:28   #4
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Re: Setting for True or Magnetic?
actually it needs to be implemented to display magnetic for measurements and routes.
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Old 02-03-2013, 20:15   #5
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What do you mean?
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