User manual - JG Technologies

9.11 Chart object information
You can display additional information on the chart for cartographic
objects, ports, and marinas.
You can also search for the nearest instance of a particular chart
object and search for ports by name.
Depending on the chart card you are using, you can view some or
all of the following additional information:
• Details of each cartographic object that is marked on the chart,
including source data for structures, lines, open sea areas, and
so on.
• Details of ports, port features, and business services.
• Pilot book information (similar to what you would see in a marine
almanac). Pilot book information is available at certain ports.
• Panoramic photos of ports and marinas. The availability of photos
is indicated by a camera symbol on the chart display.
This information can be accessed using the Chart Objects or Find
Nearest options from the chart context menu:
• Select a chart object on screen and choose Chart Objects from
the chart context menu to view information about the selected
object.
• Select Find Nearest from the chart context menu to search for
objects close by.
5. Select SEARCH.
The search results are displayed.
6. Select an entry in the list to display more information.
Displaying pilot book information
From the chart application, when a port symbol is displayed for a
port which has a pilot book:
1. Select the port symbol.
The chart context menu will be displayed.
2. Select Pilot Book.
3. Select the relevant chapter.
Displaying panoramic photos
From the chart application, when a camera symbol is displayed,
indicating the availability of a photo:
1. Select the camera symbol.
The chart context menu is displayed.
2. Select Photo.
The photo is displayed on screen.
Note: Not all cartography types are capable of displaying
panoramic photos.
Note: The amount of object information available depends upon
the electronic charts that you are using for your system. For full
details of the features available for your chart cards contact your
chart card supplier.
Displaying chart object information
From the chart application:
1. Select an object.
The chart context menu is displayed.
2. Select Chart Objects to view detailed information about the
selected object
The Object Info dialog is displayed.
3. Selecting the position in the object info dialog will close the
information dialog and position the cursor over the object.
4. Selecting available options will display detailed information about
that item.
Searching for the nearest chart object or
service
From the chart application:
1. Select a location on screen.
The chart context menu is displayed.
2. Select Find Nearest.
A list of chart object types is displayed.
3. Select the chart object or service in the list.
A list is displayed of the available instances of that particular
object or service.
4. Select the item that you want to find.
The cursor will be repositioned over the selected object or a list
of instance will be displayed.
Searching for a port by name
From the chart application:
1. Select a location on screen.
The chart context menu is displayed.
2. Select Find Nearest.
A list of chart object types is displayed.
3. Select Port (search by name) from the list.
The on–screen keyboard is displayed.
4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired port name.
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