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:

Menu → Settings → 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