8.CREATING MARKS

Definitions:

MARK

Can be a stand alone position or be linked to a Route. A Mark is place on the Chart page using [MARK/MOB] or by entering in information in the Mark/Wpt List NEW MARK selection.

WAYPOINTS

Always linked to a Route. Are placed on the Chart page using [RTE].

NOTE

The difference between a Mark and a Waypoint is

a.When a Route is created using WAYPOINTS and the ROUTE is deleted the WAYPOINTs are also deleted.

b.If a Route is created using MARKS and the ROUTE is deleted the MARKs remain.

8.0CREATING A NEW MARK USING THE CHART PAGE

1.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the desired or approx Lat/Lon and press [MARK/MOB].

2.You will notice a Mark is placed under the location of the Cursor and a popup window is shown with the exact Lat/Lon of the Mark.

3.If the position is incorrect press [EDIT] that will allow you to change the position, Mark name, icon type and color of the icon.

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Mark placed under Cursor

Lat/Lon of Mark, DST/BRG from vessel location

Press Soft Key to show the Marks/Waypoint List, to edit, to move or to delete Mark

Vessel location

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Figure 8.0 - Mark creation

8.1EDITING A MARK

If a Mark has previously been created and you wish to Edit it, move Cursor over the top of the Mark.

Figure 8.1 - Mark editing

1.After a Mark is created, press [EDIT] to show the edit popup window.

2.Use the ShuttlePoint knob to change to the desired Mark Icon, when finished press [ENT].

3.Move the ShuttlePoint knob to the right to select the Mark Name. Press [ENT] and the

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