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Forum: OpenCPN

06-03-2012, 01:37

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Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I'm running OpenCpn V2.5.0 under Windows 7 on a Fujitsu model ST6112 table PC. While on a passage, both gps data and AIS data would drop out from time to time. The data was still being transmitted,...

Forum: OpenCPN

27-02-2012, 12:31

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I found a couple of CDs that are labeled Explorer charts of Bahamas, but OpenCPN doesn't display them. They have a folder entitled CHARTHDR with files with names like MEXUM1S0.HDR and many other...

Forum: OpenCPN

24-09-2011, 13:02

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I'm dedicating a recently purchased used Fujitsu ST5112 tablet PC running OpenCPN as a DIY chartplotter. I prefer to orient it in the portrait (vs landscape) mode. Unfortunately, when I do so, the...

Forum: OpenCPN

12-09-2011, 05:28

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I've just started to use OpenCPN on a tablet PC (Fujitsu ST5112). I can rotate display into landscape or portrait mode. In portrait orientation it will fit better onto the bulkhead of my Nav station....

Forum: OpenCPN

11-09-2011, 09:05

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

Sorry, I should have investigated on my own. Is anyone getting their AIS from a Standard Horizon GX2150, and if so, can it generate the required output to take advantage of this feature?
Pete

Forum: OpenCPN

11-09-2011, 07:24

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I'm hoping to hear specifically about OpenCPN.
Pete

Forum: OpenCPN

11-09-2011, 05:05

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

Assuming an AIS receiver is able to accept gps data and combine AIS and gps together onto a signal output, could OpenCPN deal with it? This would mean that you would use the same COM port when...

Forum: OpenCPN

03-04-2011, 13:23

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

Thanks. Given that I'm running under Windows 7, what do you suggest? BTW, I was able to view it as image after changing extension to pcx.
Pete

Forum: OpenCPN

03-04-2011, 10:32

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I came across some Explorer charts of the Bahamas. They have extensions such as A01, A02, ... B01, B02, etc. OpenCPN can't read them. Is there a way to convert them to a form OpenCPN can read? Thanks...

Forum: OpenCPN

30-03-2011, 03:02

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

Dave,
Do you know if this bug has been added to the list for the next version? If not, I would sure appreciate it. I'm running Version 2.4.324 Build 2011-03-24 Thanks
Pete

Forum: OpenCPN

28-03-2011, 09:29

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I found some charts of Bahamas at:

4shared - My 4shared - shared folder - free file sharing and storage (https://www.4shared.com/account/dir/wL0KDczM/sharing.html/)

The files have the...

Forum: OpenCPN

25-03-2011, 17:27

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I had tried that originally. It gives an error and says to check log file:

When I uncheck the box, it uploads successfully, but at the Garmin it shows up only as individual waypoints, not a...

Forum: OpenCPN

25-03-2011, 10:37

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

Thanks, I'll investigate both

I've started looking at gpsBable. OpenCPN creates a file with extension gpx. I believe the Garmin wants a file with extension adm. Any hints on which formats to use...

Forum: OpenCPN

25-03-2011, 04:02

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I have another issue. As background, I am running OpenCPN on a Dell E1505 laptop under Windows 7. OpenCPN receives gps data from a Garmin 441s chartplotter via USB/serial adapter. I wish to upload...

Forum: OpenCPN

25-03-2011, 03:57

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Re: Help / FAQ

I am running OpenCPN on a Dell E1505 laptop under Windows 7. OpenCPN receives gps data from a Garmin 441s chartplotter via USB/serial adapter. It reads ais data from a Standard Horizon gx2150 VHF...

Forum: OpenCPN

02-02-2011, 14:42

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

I downloaded and installed the driver at: ...

I downloaded and installed the driver at:
Garmin: USB Drivers Updates & Downloads (https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=591)

I set OpenCPN to Garmin/38400 and it worked with...

Forum: OpenCPN

14-12-2010, 01:16

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

The electronic chart that we used when visiting...

The electronic chart that we used when visiting Isla Mujeres had the same issue ie, we crossed land upon entering the harbor. I believe this is a function of which chart you're using and has nothing...

Forum: OpenCPN

26-11-2010, 15:58

Replies: 2,028

Sticky: Help / FAQ

Views: 567,562

Posted By prroots

Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to configure...

Is there a tutorial somewhere on how to configure PolarCOM and OpenCPN to run side-by-side and share data from each other? Thanks
Pete

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