Markers

The Markers tool allows you to place up to four reference points on the chart for rapid assessment of distance (DIST), bearing (BRG), and reverse bearing (Rev BRG) to selected reference points.

Menu path

MenuMarkers

Tool activation

The tool is available from the tool selection menu or through the main menu. Marker placement and editing operations become available on the chart.

Markers window

Marker interface elements

Element

Description

1

Own ship symbol

Current position of own ship on the chart; used as the base for DIST/BRG/Rev BRG calculation

2

Marker Marker

A point placed on the chart. The marker is connected to the ship symbol by a line

3

DIST/BRG/Rev BRG values

Calculated parameters for the current marker:

- DIST — distance
- BRG — bearing
- Rev BRG — reverse bearing

4

Bearing line

Graphical line from the vessel to the marker for visualizing the direction

5

Set

Adds a marker to the list and to the chart. The marker coordinates correspond to the center of the chart window

6

Marker symbol in table

Marker designation in the table portion of the markers window

7

Parameter values (table)

Non-editable Distance, Bearing, Rev Bearing values for the marker

8

Marker coordinates (Lat/Lon)

Editable latitude and longitude fields of the marker. Can be adjusted after placement

9

Positioning

Centers the chart on the selected marker coordinates

10

Delete

Deletes the selected marker. If no marker is selected, the button is unavailable. Deletion is also available via the hardware Delete key

Important

The maximum number of markers is 4.

Methods for placing markers

  • Tabular method: press Set, adjust the coordinates in the Latitude/Longitude fields if necessary, press Enter to confirm

  • Using the mouse: left-click at the desired location on the chart (coordinates can be adjusted in the table)

  • Using a touchscreen: touch the desired point on the chart and adjust the coordinates if necessary

Note

After saving and closing the Markers window, markers remain on the chart and their positions are fixed.