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What
type of instruments can Deckman connect to? |
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Deckamn
has specific options when connected to B&G Hercules, Hydra
& H1000, Ockam, Silva and Sailmath WTP but can also receive
information from virtually any instruments via a NMEA connection. |
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Can
I view Deckman information on my displays on deck? |
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Yes,
if you have B&G Hercules, Hydra & H1000, Ockam, Silva
or a Sailmath WTP. |
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What
is a dongle? |
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A
security key to prevent unauthorised use of Deckman. This
should have been provided when you purchased a working version
of Deckman.
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Can
I use Deckman on more than one computer? |
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Yes.
You can use Deckman in demonstration mode with simulated
data on any number of computers.
Deckman requires a dongle (see above) to connect to yacht
instruments and run charts. You can move your dongle to
different computers (for example to work on routing ashore)
- you will have to install your charts on both computers.
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What
about running Deckman on a network? |
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Deckman
will run on a network - the arrangements with the charting
systems varies. Contact your agent
for information. |
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What
types of weather forecast can I use in Deckman? |
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You
have the choice of inputting you own wind predictions in either
a table or map form or using GRIBs (digital weather forecasts),
which can be found on the internet. |
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What
about tide or current? |
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Current
works like wind forecasts - you can either input your own
values or use GRIBs.
A tidal database is included in Deckman for popular areas
or your can create your own tidal maps.
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What
are raster and vector charts? |
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These
are two different types of digital charts.
Raster
charts are simply a scan of an existing paper chart - they
look like paper charts and give good detail. Raster charts
supported by Deckman: ARCS, Maptech
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information on vector charts is entered manually in layers
which can then be turned on an off as required. Vector charts
scale quickly and generally take up less disk space on your
computer. Vector charts supported by Deckman: C-Map, Livechart.
Note.
You are not able to use all these chart types at the same
time.
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Why
does my computer crash when I use Deckman? |
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Don't
worry - this is a very uncommon problem! There are 3 known
problems with particular versions of Deckman. The first
two of these have been seen when the program is being closed
down while the third happens while the program is in use.
If
using a Euronav version before V6.01 with ARCS charts and
a dongle number greater than 10000: you will need to ensure
you have the latest version of the Euronav charting kit.
The simplest thing is to upgrade to a later version of DfW.
Contact you agent for further
details.
If
using a version before 6.05: when you try to connect to
instruments using a serial port that is unavailable, Deckman
may not restart after closing. The solution to this is to
restart your computer, open Deckman and ensure that the
serial port that you specify to connect to the instruments
is not in use.
If
using a version before V6.05: there is a problem when connected
to B&G Hercules. If you are using the the "output"
section in the "instrument's control" dialog then
a problem occurs if you specify channel numbers in ascending
order. The solution is to either input channel numbers in
descending order or obtain a later version of Deckman.
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