Go to Coordinates (Go To)

The Go To Coordinates function centers the screen on manually entered coordinates.

Invoking the function

The function is invoked by pressing the Go to coordinates button.

Function description

The function provides a quick transition to a specified point on the ENC by entering coordinates, without manually searching the chart.

Coordinate input masks

Three coordinate input masks are available — selection is made via radio buttons. Previously entered coordinates will be automatically recalculated when switching between masks.

Mask types:

  • Degrees, minutes, seconds (DMS) — format: DD°MM’SS” Coordinate input mask 1

  • Degrees and decimal minutes (DDM) — format: DD°MM.MMM’ Coordinate input mask 2

  • Decimal degrees (DD) — format: DD.DDDDDD° Coordinate input mask 3

Usage

Go to a specified point:

  1. Press Go to coordinates

  2. Select a convenient coordinate input mask

  3. Enter the point coordinates

  4. Press Go

The center of the chart window will be moved to the specified coordinates.

Operating features

Automatic coordinate conversion:

  • When switching between input masks, previously entered coordinates are automatically recalculated

  • This allows working with various coordinate formats

Coordinate retention:

  • When opening/closing the window, the last entered coordinates are retained

  • Coordinates are stored during the open session (until ECDIS is powered off or restarted)

One-time action:

  • The tool performs the transition once

  • To go to another point, re-enter the coordinates and press Go

Tip

Use the “Go to Coordinates” tool for quick navigation to known points on the chart: ports, landmarks, coordinates from navigational messages.

The choice of input mask depends on the format of the source coordinates. When working with coordinates from NAVTEX or Notices to Mariners, the DMS mask (degrees, minutes, seconds) is more convenient.

Note

To go to coordinates in a system other than WGS84, coordinate conversion must be performed beforehand.