Learning
The practical examples which follow will familiarize you with the most common
functions of the software. See corresponding chapters to find out more about
these functions.
Choosing the chart scale
MaxSea generally handles charts using the seamless mode. The TrueViewú Chart Technology, an exclusive MaxSea feature, overcomes scale
and zoom inconstencies found in other seamless raster chart technology. TrueView
dynamically combines charts of varying scale to display a truly seamless
chart image.
Note: to operate under a chart by chart mode which requires a specific use of the Magnifying tool, refer to the chapter Chart choice.
Click the Magnifying tool
in the Tools palette to select it, then move the cursor over the chart and
position it on Cape Cod (for example).
Click and hold the button down: the scale pop-up menu appears.
For example, select the scale 500 000. After a few seconds the chart is redrawn at the scale chosen and centered on
the position of the point clicked upon.
Note: under seamless mode, cartographic data is available on the zone when the
scales are written in standard style. If this is not the case, MaxSea increases the
cartographic data and displays the
button in the lower left-hand corner of the chart window.
In order to fully understand this fundamental function, move the mouse cursor
to a port which you know, then click to call up the pop-up menu and select the
scale 100 000. The chart is now redrawn at the new more precise scale.
Repeat the operation several times to decrease and increase scale to discover
how easy and simple this tool is to use.
Note: the right button of the mouse can be used to access the function of the Magnifying tool
. This permits to select another tool, as for example the Hand tool
, access it function thanks to the left button of the mouse, and immediatly
access thanks to the right button of the mouse to the function of the Magnifying tool
without selecting it.
Moving the chart
Click the Hand tool
in the Tools palette to select it, then move the cursor over the chart and
position it in the center.
Click and drag while holding the mouse button down. The chart moves as you
move the mouse.