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Creating centering points

It is possible to create centering points on the chart, which greatly increases the ease, simplicity and rapidity of software use.

This function which is accessible from Center around from the Display menu can be used to constitute or modify a list of characteristic points on which you wish to frequently center your chart.

In order to create a centering point, firstly move your chart using the Magnifying test00000168.gif and Hand test00000169.gif tools or scrolling bars on the zone chosen.

Then select Modify list from the Center around menu. The centering points dialog box is displayed (it does not include any element when it is first opened).

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Click Add, the dialog box detailing coordinates for the centering point appears.

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Note: the coordinates of the center of the active chart are displayed by default (if you wish, you can of course modify them).

Use the keyboard to enter the name that you wish to give to this point (for example Cap Code if you have centered the chart on this port), then click OK to confirm.

The software returns to the previous display dialog box listing centering points. You will see that Cape Cod (or the name that you have specified) has been added to the list. Click OK to return to the chart.

In the Center around menu, Cape Cod (or the name that you have specified) has been added. Move the chart, then select Center around... Cape Cod (or the name that you have specified) from the Display menu. You will notice that the chart is immediately drawn centered around Cape Cod (or the position of the point that you have specified).