1. How has the new 2007 version been enhanced?

The main enhancements to the 2007 version include:

• extending the Chart Packs from 12 to 19 in number and therefore complete coverage for UK and Ireland. 

• provide no limits to the number of routes and facility to transfer routes between computers.

2. I have updated the Chart Plotter for the 2007 edition but when I select a chart, the dialog box shows ‘The chart pack CPx in the CD-ROM drive is not the correct edition for the installed chart. Please install chart pack CPx edition 2007’

Although the new version of the program has been installed, the installer will not automatically overwrite existing 2006 data. To install the latest chart pack, ensure the 2007 chart pack is in the drive, select the Charts button, left-click on ‘Select’ and left-click on ‘Install Chart pack’

3. What are the Minimum Hardware Requirements?

200 MHz Processor, 64 Mbytes free RAM, CD-Rom Drive, 300 Mb free disk space (for software and one chart pack).
Minimum screen resolution: 1024 by 768 Pixel, 32 bit colour (Check: Control Panel > Display > Settings.
Each additional chart pack will require 45 – 50 Mb per of hard disk space.

4. Which Operating Systems will the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter run on?

The program is designed to run on the following Microsoft™ Windows operating systems, NT Version 4, 2000, XP.

5. Do I need to purchase additional Software?

No. The navigational software is included on the CD-Rom with the Chart Pack.

6. Will the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter run on a hand held computer?

No. The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter is only designed to work on an IBM compatible PC platform.

7. Can the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter be used on a networked system?

The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter will work on a PC that is networked. However, the application software can only run on the local PC as the application requires the CD-ROM to be in the local CD-ROM drive whilst the program is in use.

8. Is the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter compatible with any other Software?

The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter is not designed to interact with any other software package.

No. The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter CD-ROM must be loaded into the CD-ROM drive when the application is being used.

The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter Edition 4 (2007) charts will be correct to week 44/06. To update your chart pack for the next year simply repurchase at the end of the year when a new updated version will be released.

The Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter Edition 4 (2007) does not expire, however the Tidal Height data is available for the 2007 period only. Please note that due to degradation over time in the accuracy of chart and tidal stream data provided within the chart packs, it is recommended that users update this product after the 31 December by purchasing the latest version.

12. How do I update the Tidal Information?

Users with versions of Chart Plotter from 2006 onwards, can simply log on to the Admiralty Leisure web site and download tidal data for their area(s) free of charge.  Follow this link for more information.

The charts on the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter can only be updated on an annual basis on the repurchase of the next year’s edition.  This product is intended to be used for navigation only when used in conjunction with Admiralty paper charts that are kept fully up-to-date. The UKHO cannot be held responsible for the consequences of any use to which this product is put other than this intended use.

There are no import or export facilities built into the Navigational Package. It is not possible to import Waypoints or Routes from an external file.

A GPS signal can only be imported into the program to display a vessel position.

Real time navigation refers to the constantly updated position of your vessel displayed on the digital chart. As your vessel moves, the displayed position will be updated in ‘real time’. Your past track will also be displayed. Provided the application is set to ‘vessel fixed’ mode, the chart will pan behind the vessel, with the vessel remaining in the centre of the screen. This is achieved within the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter by taking a GPS signal (from a compatible GPS device) and plotting the position, correctly adjusted to WGS84 datum (the GPS device must be set to WGS84 datum), on the displayed Admiralty chart. Please note that no other device inputs (wind, depth, etc) can be accepted by the application.

16. Why does the program on Edition 4 (2007) version no longer connects to the GPS at start-up?

An option has now been provided to allow the user to select when to connect to the GPS. To amend this option, select the Setup button, left-click on ‘GPS Settings’, select ‘GPS Start-up Mode’ and select the appropriate option from the drop-down. To connect to the GPS at any time, tick the ‘Connect to GPS’ box and select OK.

Your GPS must output NMEA 0183 format and must be capable of interfacing with either the PC’s serial port or a virtual COM port (if connecting via USB or BluetoothTM).

The Chart Plotter has been written to connect via a serial port or a virtual COM port. The GPS should have been supplied with a Driver which should create a virtual COM port on the PC. To connect to the COM port select the Setup button, left-click on ‘GPS Settings’, select the appropriate COM Port number from the drop-down and select OK.

The Chart Plotter will only connect via a serial port or a virtual COM port. The Bluetooth Manager should create a virtual COM port on the PC. To connect to the COM port select the Setup button, left-click on ‘GPS Settings’, select the appropriate COM Port number from the drop-down and select OK.

From your GPS manufacturer. It is important that you specify how you intend to connect your GPS (serial, USB, Bluetooth™) and the specifications of your PC.

When you purchase the Admiralty RYA Chart Plotter you will receive a ‘DVD-style’ case containing a single application/chart pack CD-ROM and the Start-Up Guide booklet.