Route Deletion

Menu path
→ → Select Route →

Important

Any route can be deleted, except for an activated route, i.e., one along which the vessel is currently navigating!

Route deletion is an irreversible operation. After confirming deletion, the route cannot be restored.

Route deletion procedure

Steps:

1. Select the route for deletion in the route list

2. Verify that the route is not active (not used for track monitoring)

3. Press

4. Confirm the operation in the confirmation dialog

Warning

Before deleting a route, carefully verify:

• Whether the route is the only one for this voyage

• Whether the route is needed for future voyages

• Whether backups of important routes have been saved

Deletion limitations

Cannot be deleted:

Route status	Description	Actions
Activated route	Route in track monitoring mode The vessel is currently navigating along it	Complete the voyage or deactivate the route Deletion will become available
Route being edited	Another user is editing the route	Wait for editing to complete Or cancel the editing

Can be deleted:

• Inactive routes of any status (checked, unchecked)

• Imported routes not used for navigation

• Test routes after testing is complete

• Obsolete routes for destinations no longer in use

What happens during deletion

When a route is deleted, the following are automatically removed:

• All waypoints of the route

• All event points (EP) associated with the route

• Safety check results for the route

• Change history of the route

• Schedule for the route

Note

Associated ENCs and chart data are not deleted.

Route management recommendations

Before deleting, consider alternatives:

1. Route archiving:

   • Export the route to an *.rtz file

   • Save to an external medium for possible future use

   • Delete from the system only after creating a backup copy

2. Temporary deactivation:

   • Instead of deleting, simply stop using the route

   • Keep it in the system for reference purposes

   • Edit for reuse if necessary

3. Renaming for identification:

   • Add a prefix such as “OLD_” or “UNUSED_” to the name

   • Organize routes by usage status

Route deletion planning:

• Regularly (e.g., once a month) review the route list

• Delete only routes that are definitely no longer needed

• Maintain documentation of deleted routes for reporting purposes

Recovery after accidental deletion

Warning

The system does not provide a function to restore deleted routes. The only way to recover is to import from a previously created backup.

If a route was accidentally deleted:

1. Immediately stop further system operations

2. Check for exported copies of the route (*.rtz files)

3. Import the route from the backup if available

4. Recreate the route manually using available documentation

5. Perform a safety check on the restored route

Important

Route deletion is a responsible operation requiring careful attention. Always verify the correct route is selected for deletion and that backups of critically important navigational data exist.