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About this DocumentOnline ManualThis printed Quick Start Guide is a subset of the full version of this manual, which is available on the Creating and Using Charts
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OverviewVideoRay control software and other related applications can use charts to aid in mission planning and navigation. These applications require a geo-referenced file that includes coordinates and scaling information. This document provides information on how to create and use these geo-referenced charts. |
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Creating ChartsSeveral tools are available for creating charts. This document is not intended to be comprehensive list of all possible options.
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Using SAT2CHART to Create ChartsSAT2CHART works in conjunction with Google Earth, SAS.Planet or OpenCPN to create charts in various formats, including KAP. These charts can be used is various software applications that have mapping and geo-referencing features.
Quick Summary
Reference Information
DownloadsSAT2CHART, Google Earth and SAS.Planet can be downloaded using the following links:
InstallationOnce your files selections have been downloaded, execute each program in the order listed above to complete the installation. Select the default prompts during the installations. Follow the instructions in the Readme.html file for configuring Google Earth to satisfy SAT2CHART's requirements. In general, you can ignore the configuration items indicated as optional. Operation
Creating Charts Using Google Earth
Creating Charts Using SAS.Planet
Your chart can be found in the folder and with the name you specified. This file can be copied to and loaded in your application. See Using Charts. |
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Other Sources of Charts
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Using ChartsThis section includes information on how to use charts in the following applications. |
Using Charts in GreenseaAfter creating your chart, copy it to the desired folder on the Operator Control Console.
Procedures
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