Data Input. Control Devices
Pointing Devices
Various pointing devices may be used to control ECDIS: mouse, trackball, touchpad, keyboard, touch screen, and on-screen keyboard.
Hereinafter, pointing devices such as mouse, trackball, and touchpad will be referred to as mouse.
If the device running ECDIS is equipped with a touch screen, it may also be used for control.
Touch screen configuration
When using a touch screen, it is recommended to enable the corresponding mode:
→ 
→ Interface → Touch Screen
Tip
When using a touch screen, it is recommended to:
enable Touch Screen mode to increase the size of ECDIS graphical interface elements.
enable the on-screen keyboard for entering text or numbers in the corresponding fields.
Types of pointing devices
Supported input devices:
Mouse — primary pointing device for control
Trackball — alternative to the mouse
Touchpad — touch-sensitive control panel
Keyboard — for text input and hotkeys
Touch screen — direct control by touch
On-screen keyboard — virtual keyboard on the screen
On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard is designed for use on devices that do not have a hardware keyboard.
By default, the on-screen keyboard is disabled.
Enabling the on-screen keyboard
To enable/disable the on-screen keyboard:
→ → System → Interface → On-screen Keyboard
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Dual-input key |
Press to enter a letter; hold to enter a number |
2 |
Single-input key |
Standard keyboard key |
3 |
Case toggle key |
Similar to CapsLock |
4 |
Delete key |
Similar to Backspace |
5 |
Language switch key |
Switch between input languages |
6 |
Space bar |
Space and indication of the current input language |
7 |
Enter key |
Similar to Enter |
8 |
Close keyboard |
Hide the on-screen keyboard |
9 |
Switch to numbers |
Switch to the numeric keypad |
10 |
Number keypad |
Digits and mathematical symbols |
11 |
Additional symbols |
Switch to special characters |
12 |
Symbol keypad |
Special characters and signs |
Context Menu
Certain interface elements or chart information support a context menu.
Text Input
Text information is entered in the corresponding fields.
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Parameter name |
Label of the input field |
2 |
Input field |
Area for entering text |
3 |
Input cursor |
Position for character entry |
4 |
Error indication |
Red border for an incorrect or invalid value |
Text input procedure
Position the cursor in the input field
Enter the corresponding value
Confirm by pressing Enter or navigate to the next input field
Input validation
Some fields provide input correctness validation. When an invalid value is entered, the field is highlighted with a red border.
Important
A red border indicates incorrect or invalid data.
Numeric Input
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Value change buttons |
Increase/decrease the value |
2 |
Parameter name |
Field label |
3 |
Input field |
Area for entering a number |
4 |
Unit of measurement |
Displayed when applicable |
Methods of entering numeric values
Keyboard input
Position the cursor in the input field
The cursor can be positioned and moved within the field
Enter the corresponding value
Confirm by pressing Enter
Using buttons
Change the value using the buttons 
Mouse wheel
Change the value by rotating the mouse wheel while hovering over the input field.
Tip
Precise value adjustment:
While holding the 
key on the keyboard or the right mouse button, scrolling the wheel changes the fractional part of the numeric value; when released, it changes the integer part.
Switches
The ECDIS interface provides two types of switches:
Types of switches
Type |
Image |
Description |
|---|---|---|
Checkbox |
|
A switch that allows multiple selection of settings |
Radio Button |
|
A radio button that allows selecting only one option for a given setting |
Usage principles
Checkbox (multiple selection)
Allows enabling/disabling multiple options simultaneously
Each switch operates independently
Used for settings that can be active at the same time
Drop-down Lists
Drop-down lists are used to select a predefined parameter value. For example, the vessel’s navigational status.
Working with drop-down lists
Invoking the list
Left-click (single tap) on the input field to expand the list.
Selecting a value
Select the required item from the value list
Left-click (single tap) — select the value
Manual value entry
Some drop-down lists support manual value entry:
Entry is performed using the keyboard
Input method is similar to working with a text field
Allows entering user-defined values, for example a chart display preset name
Tip
Drop-down lists with manual entry capability combine the convenience of quick selection from ready-made options with the flexibility of custom input.
Tables
Tables in the ECDIS interface provide a structured view of data with navigation, sorting, and editing capabilities.
Note
When a table is first accessed, it does not fit within the screen width. To configure the table, manually set the desired width and column order. Changes made by the operator will be saved.
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Horizontal scroll bar |
Horizontal navigation |
2 |
Table header |
Column headings |
3 |
Sort table by column |
Ordering of data |
4 |
Vertical scroll bar |
Vertical navigation |
Selection and batch editing
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Select button |
Enable selection mode with indication of the number of selected records |
2 |
Selected records |
Rows highlighted for batch editing |
Editing a record
Left-click on the selected field
If the field is editable — the cursor will appear, and the record row will be highlighted
Edit using the keyboard (on-screen keyboard)
Batch selection mode
Press the “Select” button
Select the starting record with the left mouse button
Select the ending record in the same way
All records in the selected range will be highlighted
Batch editing
Click on the field to be modified in the last selected row
Perform the editing
Changes will be applied to all selected rows
Deleting records
To delete rows, press the “Delete WP” button — the selected records will be deleted.
Warning
The record deletion operation is irreversible. Verify the selection is correct before confirming deletion.
Date Selection
The date selection interface allows setting a date or a date range.
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Left panel |
Calendar for selecting the start date |
2 |
Right panel |
Calendar for selecting the end date |
3 |
Selected month indicator |
Display of the current month in the panel |
4 |
Selected year indicator |
Display of the current year in the panel |
5 |
Month or year selection |
Navigation by months |
6 |
Range start date |
Start date of the selected period |
7 |
Range end date |
End date of the selected period |
8 |
Selected range |
Visual highlighting of the period |
9 |
Cancel (Cancel) |
Cancel selection, exit the calendar |
10 |
Current date |
Highlighting of today’s date |
11 |
Apply (Apply) |
Apply the selection |
12 |
Clear (Clear) |
Reset the selection |
13 |
Selected range |
Date selection procedure
Selecting a date
Select the month in the corresponding panel
Double-click the left mouse button on the date
For touch screen: double-tap
The date will be highlighted with a rounded background
Selecting a date range
In the left panel, select the start date of the range
In the right panel, select the end date of the range
The selected interval will be highlighted
Confirm the range selection with the “Apply” button
Selection controls
“Apply” button — confirms the selected range
“Clear” button — resets the selection
Press to select month
Press to select year
Note
To select a date range, use the left panel for the start date and the right panel for the end date. The selected period will be visually highlighted.
Note
Selecting a date range within a single month is possible on either panel
Time Setup
Time is set using a graphical method.
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Current time value |
Display of the default time |
2 |
Time indicator (HH:MM) |
Digital display of the selected time |
3 |
Hour scale |
Circular scale for selecting hours (0-23) |
4 |
Minute scale |
Circular scale for selecting minutes (0-59) |
5 |
Cursor indicator |
Pointer for selecting a value on the scale |
Time setup procedure
1. Select input mode
Click the time indicator (2) with the left mouse button to switch between:
Hour mode
Minute mode
2. Set the value
Hold the left mouse button on the cursor indicator (5)
For touch screen: touch and hold
Move the cursor to the desired value on the scale
Release the mouse button
3. Completing the setup
The order of entering hours/minutes does not matter
Input modes can be switched in any order
Time is displayed in HH:MM format in the indicator (2)
Tip
For quick and accurate time setting, use a combination of modes: first set the approximate time in hour mode, then precisely adjust the minutes.
Password Input
To perform a number of operations — entering registration data, creating and configuring navigational sensors, setting vessel dimensions — elevated privileges are required. To obtain elevated privileges, a password must be entered.
After entering the password, the operator receives elevated privileges.
Important
Elevated privileges are valid for 10 minutes. The time remaining until the expiration of elevated privileges is displayed in the permanent indication area.
Password input features
Password display
To view the entered password, press the button 
next to the input field.
Input result indication
After entering the password, the status is displayed to the right of the field:
— password accepted (correct)
— password rejected (incorrect)
Password input procedure
Position the cursor in the password input field
Enter the password using the keyboard
If necessary, activate the display button to monitor the input
Confirm the input by pressing Enter or the corresponding interface button
Check the indication of the result
Default password
Important
Default password: Locnav=8
After commissioning the ECDIS, the password must be changed using the “System Information” settings section.
№ |
Element |
Description |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Current password |
Enter to change the password |
2 |
New password |
Enter the new password |
3 |
Confirm password |
Re-enter the new password for confirmation |
4 |
Recommendations |
Password creation guidelines |
Important
The password must not contain:
meaningful words or phrases
significant numbers (dates, phone numbers, product serial numbers)
simple passwords: for example, qwerty, 12345, 111111
The password must contain:
uppercase and lowercase letters
digits
special characters
The password length must not be less than 8 characters
Warning
Security recommendations:
Change the password regularly
Use complex passwords (letters, digits, symbols)
Do not use the default password in a production environment