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Forum: OpenCPN 12-01-2011, 08:04
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Posted By petermoree
I agree with you that this would be a very nice...

I agree with you that this would be a very nice option
I missed the CMap slider also.

Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 08-01-2011, 13:59
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Posted By petermoree
I googled the dimmer.exe and found it on Dimmer...

I googled the dimmer.exe and found it on
Dimmer - Free and very handy brightness reduction utility for LCD/TFT screens (https://www.mylittlehost.com/dimmer.aspx)
tried it on my Vista laptop. It is...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-01-2011, 11:28
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Posted By petermoree
Fabbian, thanks for the samples pictures. ...

Fabbian,

thanks for the samples pictures.

Maybe the dark blue is better then either lightblue or black.
The current grey on/off borders are insufficiently noticable so a choice must be made
...
Forum: OpenCPN 08-01-2011, 05:39
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Posted By petermoree
Went to the boat today. Checked the X on the AIS...

Went to the boat today. Checked the X on the AIS also in nightsettings.
Visibillity poor.
I still am of the opinion that the ON/OFF system should be the same on all buttons.
I again suggest a...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-01-2011, 07:24
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Posted By petermoree
David, I cannot test the AIS as I am onshore...

David, I cannot test the AIS as I am onshore (winter in Holland and the boat is inside a heated shed for maintenance, we do spoil our yachts over here).

Uniformity of clickable buttons and how to...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-01-2011, 01:08
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Posted By petermoree
Fabbian, thanks. These black rectangles would be...

Fabbian, thanks. These black rectangles would be invisible in the nightsetting. Instead of the black I would choose a light blue. Maybe you can check also with someone who is color blind. These...
Forum: OpenCPN 06-01-2011, 09:08
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Posted By petermoree
The indication is there but in my opinion far to...

The indication is there but in my opinion far to subtle. You can see the outer edges of the track button turn grey when *ON*. This is the same with the other buttons. It would make the system much...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-12-2010, 03:36
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Posted By petermoree
Yes you understand it right. When sailing (and...

Yes you understand it right. When sailing (and specially tacking) in an area with lots of sandbars you will have a clear indication of approaching a steep or a low sloping bank and time your *going...
Forum: OpenCPN 19-12-2010, 03:03
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Posted By petermoree
graphical depth representation

Looks great.

Can you have a look to my comments on the graphical depth representation.
See FS#292 : Depth graphic representation (https://www.opencpn.org/flyspray/index.php?do=details&task_id=292)...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-12-2010, 13:58
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Posted By petermoree
A similar request is listed with the *features...

A similar request is listed with the *features requested* list for the dashboard plugin.
Lots of ships have their GPS signal separate from the other NMEA data. Therefore a separate port selection...
Forum: OpenCPN 15-12-2010, 09:11
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
If you are a windows user, check the...

If you are a windows user, check the system/energy settings

Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 09-12-2010, 06:33
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
I find the Flyspray / Forum combination very...

I find the Flyspray / Forum combination very confusing.
Just logged in to Flyspray (logged in to OCPN and THEN to Flyspray)
Can any one with authority suggest to me what to do?
I happily spend my...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-12-2010, 04:08
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
Clock

A 24 hour digital clock to see when your watch is up could be a nice plugin.
When all wrapped up in foulweather gear, having to look for your glasses or take off your gloves or both just to see the...
Forum: OpenCPN 09-12-2010, 03:54
Replies: 3,473
Views: 753,327
Posted By petermoree
dashboard remarks (tested december 9th 2010)

The dashboard will be (eventually) an improvement on the PolarCom display I currently use. Here are my comments

I use either XP3 (on board) or Vista (a home) with the tests and use the build 1207...
Forum: OpenCPN 07-11-2010, 12:28
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Posted By petermoree
I agree (have the same experience and opinion) ...

I agree (have the same experience and opinion)

Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 01-11-2010, 08:03
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Posted By petermoree
Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh Dave (do I beat you at 61??) ...

Aaaaaaaaaaaaargh Dave (do I beat you at 61??)

You are smart enough to make this beautiful software so I must assume you get the idea and I can only hope you agree with having the options of...
Forum: OpenCPN 01-11-2010, 02:02
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
I see your point Gunther. However I sail a lot at...

I see your point Gunther. However I sail a lot at night and the glaring Windows gadgets are no pleasure to me. The clock could be a feature you can switch on/off like the grib or the other plugins....
Forum: OpenCPN 31-10-2010, 13:49
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Posted By petermoree
Show clock time in analog 24 hour for watch keeping

To the right of the HELP icon there is lots of space to put in a clock repeater so you can easily (without reading glasses!!!) see the time and know if your watch is finished. Please show in 24 hour...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-09-2010, 05:08
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
Dashboard feautures

Testing the dashboard I found that under Vista in Build 2.2 918
1) resizing does not work
2) if you change settings, they cannot be saved
3) In Tsunamis there is a depth tracing feature giving you...
Forum: OpenCPN 28-09-2010, 00:06
Replies: 3,473
Views: 753,327
Posted By petermoree
The VSPE program on the same link is also very...

The VSPE program on the same link is also very handy when you want to use PolarCom and OCPN at the same time. It generates a virtual comport so that when OCPN uses your GPS and you start PolarCOM you...
Forum: OpenCPN 27-09-2010, 08:38
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
For larger SOG etc use PolarCom see NMEA...

For larger SOG etc use PolarCom
see NMEA Instruments | Official OpenCPN Homepage (https://opencpn.org/nmea_instruments)

good luck

Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 20-06-2010, 02:23
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
The cm93 ver2 charts can be displayed in OpenCPN...

The cm93 ver2 charts can be displayed in OpenCPN without problem
You should try it!

Good luck

Peter
Forum: OpenCPN 10-06-2010, 06:15
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
Use VSPE to have your GPS comport usable by many...

Use VSPE to have your GPS comport usable by many prgrams.
Then use PolaCOM for display of NMEA data (with transparant and sizable screens)
This works great together with OpenCPN

good luck
...
Forum: OpenCPN 02-05-2010, 12:34
Replies: 3,473
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Posted By petermoree
the long COG line from ship is now available in...

the long COG line from ship is now available in the current beta version
Forum: OpenCPN 21-04-2010, 03:22
Replies: 3,473
Views: 753,327
Posted By petermoree
Routing info when TTG > 24 hrs - ID: 2985367

When TTG is larger than 24hrs the format in the route/leg display window for the TTG should change to days and hours (minutes and seconds becoming irrelevant).
Some of us do cross oceans once and a...
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