Where can I download OpenCPN charts?
Where can I download OpenCPN charts?
The Chart Downloader feature included with OpenCPN 4.2 and above, will help you download, update and organize most of these free chart sources:
- NOAA Office of Coast Survey – free.
- Marinha Do Brasil – free.
- East Asia Hydrographic Commission – free.
- Inland European Waterways – free.
- US Pilot Charts – free.
How do I import a chart into OpenCPN?
Chart Files
- Add Directory. In OpenCPN charts are added by adding the directory (folder) that contains the chart files.
- Remove Selected. Mark the chart directories that are no longer needed, press the button an then “Apply” or “OK”.
- Scan Charts and Update Database.
- Force Full Database Rebuild.
- Prepare all ENC charts.
What is CM93 chart?
CM93 Charts. CM93-version2 Charts are different from the S57 vector charts, and has it’s own data structure consisting of a number of folders and files. To load these charts in OpenCPN just add the top directory to the list of “Active Chart Directories”. In the top CM93 directory is an empty file with the “.
How do I install a CPN?
- Windows installation. To install CPN Tools for Windows, download and run the file cpntools_setup.exe , and follow the onscreen instructions.
- Linux installation. To install CPN Tools for Linux, download the cpntools_setup.
- Mac OS X installation. You need to run the Windows version of CPN Tools in a virtualized environment.
How do I update OpenCPN?
Unplug your network cable, to be on the safe side. If upgrading from a previous version of OpenCPN, there is no need to un-install the old version. Simply install the new version and it will upgrade OpenCPN, saving all your existing configuration and preferences.
Are Navionics charts raster or vector?
Vector charts, also called ENC charts, are a graphics format in which charts are presented more schematically. Compare the app screenshot of the vector chart above (from the Navionics app) with the equivalent raster chart app screenshot on the preceding page (from the Memory-Map app).
Can raster charts be Customised?
Being scanned copy of paper charts, Raster Charts cannot be customized.
What size are marine charts?
28 by 40 inches
Nautical charts are commonly large, 28 by 40 inches (70 centimetres by 1 metre) being an internationally accepted maximum size.
What are the free chart sources available in OpenCPN?
The Chart Downloader feature included with OpenCPN 4.2 and above, will help you download, update and organize most of these free chart sources: NOAA Office of Coast Survey – free U.S. coasts, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, the Hawaiian Island chain as far as Midway, American Samoa, Guam and the Northern Marianas Islands.
What is the chart downloader plugin?
Chart Downloader. The Chart Downloader Plugin is now included in your OpenCPN installation. It lets you download, install and keep up to date the navigational charts provided by various free governmental sources worldwide directly from within OpenCPN’s Toolbox.
What version of OpenCPN do I need to run worldwide coverage?
Worldwide coverage is available using the OpenCPN 4.0.0 and above. oeSENC Vector Charts are available for OpenCPN 4.6 and up. The oeSENC pluginis needed.
What are plugins for OpenCPN?
Plugins Plugins for OpenCPN are third party feature additions that expand the functionality of OpenCPN into those niche areas. Over 40 plugins available.
