SOH and COG display

[skipper53]

SOG and COG on Open CPN. Is there a way to view SOG and COG on the main screen -- maybe as part of the Dashboard. Only seeing SOG and COG a "task bar" at the bottom of the computer screen. Really tough for old eyes to see the fine print!

[kcj]

Dash board. Pretty easy... Enable dashboard plug in, Go to preferences and you can make the font as big as you want...

[Hakan]

skipper53..
You may try the Status bar plugin and adapt it to your needs.
https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/plugins/statusbar.html

[capt jgw]

Originally Posted by Hakan

skipper53..
You may try the Status bar plugin and adapt it to your needs.
https://opencpn.org/OpenCPN/plugins/statusbar.html

Depends on what platform you're using. Status Bar plugin doesn't really work on RPI or Linux Mint (at least I can't make it work right) but works well on OpenSuse. I don't do Windows or Mac so can't comment on those.

[skipper53]

Thanks to kcj and Hakan. Followed you instructions and everything I wanted is on the dashboard in a legible, "old guy" size font. Appreciate your help!!