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Forum: OpenCPN 16-11-2011, 18:04
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Sticky: OpenCPN General
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Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Currently only on Windows XP, though I have run oCPN on Ubuntu. I use a GPS puck imported from Australia. I will be looking at a tablet solution later next year as I get out on the water more to the...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-11-2011, 18:37
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Sticky: OpenCPN General
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Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Hi Dan,

It's my intention to be around more over the next 12 months: The previous domestic emergency which led to my absence regrettably did not have a happy ending. Much change has happened since...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-11-2011, 04:57
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Sticky: OpenCPN General
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Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Just to confirm 2.5 solves the issue I was talking about before - OpenCPN now has the capability to display the ETA and time-stamp data (and more)
Thanks to the all the dedicated team, this program...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-11-2011, 04:21
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Sticky: OpenCPN General
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Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Ah ha, I'm on version 2.1.0 Build 624a, but I have a good excuse. I downloaded 2.5 last month and installed it without problem. Two weeks ago I had a HDD failure which force me to revert to the...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-11-2011, 03:24
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Sticky: OpenCPN General
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Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Hi Piotr,

It is a route - opening the file shows the <rte> and <rtept>
<rtept lat="10.643352" lon="103.468727">
<time>2011-11-15T02:32:58Z</time>
...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-11-2011, 19:19
Replies: 1,913
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 581,639
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: OpenCPN General

Hi Thomas, nice to be back. And thanks to the replies. My apologies for getting into the wrong thread (again :-))

The GPX I was using came from a different (conversion) program - when opened it...
Forum: OpenCPN 14-11-2011, 07:08
Replies: 1,913
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 581,639
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
GPX Import - ETE/Timestamps

Not sure if this is an existing known bug or a feature request so I'm raising this first in General.

GPX Import.
I imported an old GPX route which contains actual dates (Time Stamps).

I...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-10-2011, 19:20
Replies: 21
Views: 6,731
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: Calculating Passage Times on 1000nm+ Routes

Thank you, the information would be very useful - as said, my previous boat was 25' and for me ideal. I am currently boatless in Cambodia and looking to make its replacement early 2012. Originally...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-10-2011, 08:48
Replies: 21
Views: 6,731
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Re: Calculationg passage times on 1000nm+ routes

Many thanks... good to know the 0.707 calc puts more safety in than needed.

Pagos - I understand your reasoning but my previous boat was 25' lwl. I am currently evaluating its replacement:...
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 31-10-2011, 08:16
Replies: 21
Views: 6,731
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Calculating Passage Times on 1000nm+ Routes

I am sure this has been discussed before but the search engine is failing me.

What is the most reliable method for calculating the downwind passage time for any given boat length. My interest is...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-01-2010, 11:10
Replies: 1,913
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 581,639
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Not sure where else to post this, so apologies in...

Not sure where else to post this, so apologies in advance if it should be moored elsewhere.

I am taking a back seat from beta testing and help file writing... just discovered my girlfriend is with...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-12-2009, 12:30
Replies: 1,913
Sticky: OpenCPN General
Views: 581,639
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
That looks really cool ... great idea for the...

That looks really cool ... great idea for the planning side.
Forum: OpenCPN 01-12-2009, 11:59
Replies: 55
Views: 7,387
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
one way forward is this: I am happy with the code...

one way forward is this: I am happy with the code and Gordon seems to have the content well under control - that is an area I am weak in at present as I'm without a boat, 4 hours inland etc; I can;t...
Forum: OpenCPN 30-11-2009, 14:22
Replies: 3,473
Views: 752,222
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
I did some more work on this and checked the SEO...

I did some more work on this and checked the SEO on alternatives. I discovered a better workaround and have emailed dave about this. If adopted, it would mean in the mid and long-term, matie in...
Forum: OpenCPN 30-11-2009, 13:54
Replies: 55
Views: 7,387
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
PNG's and size. I used pngs for the quality...

PNG's and size.
I used pngs for the quality (because the file was designed to be on the local harddisc and not each page transmitted over the net. jpgs can just as easily be used and the total...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-11-2009, 22:59
Replies: 3,473
Views: 752,222
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Not lost so much as overlooked ... if you...

Not lost so much as overlooked ... if you remember the lead up to 1.3.4 was pretty hectic and the omission understandable.

I have emailed Gordon and I'll send over my stuff for him to compare.
...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 28-11-2009, 03:48
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
With an election in the offing, I would not be...

With an election in the offing, I would not be surprised to see calls for the First Sea Lord (the head of teh UK Navy) to fall on his sword. Ultimately it is his responibility for policy and in this...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-11-2009, 01:07
Replies: 3,473
Views: 752,222
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Just catching up on this thread: Re the Web...

Just catching up on this thread:

Re the Web Code and updating the original help data in css - this has already been done for 1.3.4: It was to have been included with that release but was missed....
Forum: OpenCPN 23-11-2009, 07:06
Replies: 2,866
Views: 646,214
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Ah ha, figured it out - 1.3.5 changed my default...

Ah ha, figured it out - 1.3.5 changed my default settings - my vectored chart setting had jumped to "other" instead of "base", "standard" or "Mariners/Standard".

Now back to normal and working...
Forum: OpenCPN 23-11-2009, 04:44
Replies: 2,866
Views: 646,214
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Bug Report: I haven't had time to look at...

Bug Report:

I haven't had time to look at all the posts since 1.3.5 was released but today I uploaded 1.3.5 and it went pear-shaped - so sorry if already noted: I haz no colours to my charts -...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 18-11-2009, 09:56
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
news broke a few hours ago to say the captain of...

news broke a few hours ago to say the captain of the MV Theresa VIII, which was seized a few days ago, has died of gunshot injuries he sustained in the attack.

Source: BBC...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 16-11-2009, 13:41
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Granted: So why the deceit? Why the complete...

Granted: So why the deceit? Why the complete blackout on the RFA involvement and the failure to report for 5 days they were in the hands of the Somalis? The FCO were stating they were doing...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 16-11-2009, 08:06
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Possibly and I am not denigrating the guys on...

Possibly and I am not denigrating the guys on board - through my work in Southampton, I had an honorary officers rank and spent many hours out at sea with the Senior Service: The most scar incident...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-11-2009, 13:38
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Avoidance is too easily said from the US west...

Avoidance is too easily said from the US west coast where there isn't a piracy problem.

As for commonsense, I recently I sat down and read their blog and other information. The considered opinion...
Forum: Cruising News & Events 15-11-2009, 06:29
Replies: 209
Views: 32,048
Posted By Rhoel_Asia
Military vessel watched the couple taken Hostage.

A new development this week, one which calls into question the integrity of the Royal Navy.

It is now revealed the Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker Wave Knight came within 15m (50') of the abduction...
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