Dkart Navigator 5.32 4: A Powerful and User-Friendly Electronic Chart System for All Vessels
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4: A Comprehensive Review
Are you looking for a reliable and versatile electronic chart system (ECS) for your vessel? Do you want to enhance your navigation safety and efficiency with advanced features and functions? If so, you might want to consider Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, one of the latest versions of the popular Dkart ECS family developed by NavDevelopmentCo.
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4
In this article, we will provide you with a comprehensive review of Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, covering its main features and benefits, installation and usage instructions, troubleshooting tips, and update information. By the end of this article, you will have a clear idea of what Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 can do for you and how to get the most out of it.
So, let's get started!
How to Install Dkart Navigator 5.32 4
Before you can start using Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, you need to install it on your computer or laptop. Here are the system requirements and installation steps for Dkart Navigator 5.32 4.
System Requirements
To run Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 smoothly, you need a computer or laptop that meets the following minimum system requirements:
Operating system: Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
Processor: Intel Pentium IV or higher
Memory: 512 MB RAM or more
Hard disk space: 1 GB or more
Display: SVGA or higher resolution monitor
Input devices: Mouse and keyboard
Output devices: Printer (optional)
Communication ports: USB or serial port for connecting external devices (e.g., GPS receiver, radar processor, echosounder)
If your computer or laptop meets these requirements, you can proceed to the installation steps.
Installation Steps
To install Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 on your computer or laptop, follow these steps:
Insert the Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.
Open the CD-ROM drive folder and double-click on the setup.exe file.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process.
When the installation is finished, restart your computer or laptop.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 on your computer or laptop!
Activation and Registration
To activate and register Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, you need to have a valid license key and an internet connection. Here are the steps to activate and register Dkart Navigator 5.32 4:
Launch Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 from your desktop or start menu.
On the welcome screen, click on the Activate button.
Enter your license key in the text box and click on the Next button.
Fill in your personal and contact information in the registration form and click on the Submit button.
You will receive a confirmation message that your activation and registration are successful.
You are now ready to use Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 with full functionality!
How to Use Dkart Navigator 5.32 4
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 is a powerful and user-friendly electronic chart system that allows you to load and display various types of charts, plan and monitor routes, integrate radar and AIS data, create 3D sea floor models, and input and display echosounder data. In this section, we will show you how to use Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 for these purposes.
User Interface Overview
The user interface of Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 consists of four main parts: the menu bar, the toolbar, the chart window, and the status bar.
The menu bar contains several menus that provide access to different functions and settings of Dkart Navigator 5.32 4. You can click on any menu item to open a drop-down list of options or submenus.
The toolbar contains several buttons that provide quick access to some of the most frequently used functions of Dkart Navigator 5.32 4. You can hover your mouse over any button to see a tooltip that explains its function.
The chart window is the main area where you can load and display charts, plan and monitor routes, integrate radar and AIS data, create 3D sea floor models, and input and display echosounder data. You can zoom in and out, pan, rotate, tilt, measure distances and bearings, add waypoints and marks, edit routes, and perform other actions on the chart window using your mouse or keyboard.
The status bar shows various information about the current state of Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, such as the scale, position, heading, speed, depth, time, date, GPS status, radar status, AIS status, echosounder status, etc. You can customize what information is shown on the status bar by right-clicking on it and selecting or deselecting the items you want to see.
You can also customize the appearance and layout of the user interface by changing the color scheme, font size, language, toolbar position, chart window size, etc. To do so, go to the View menu and select Options. Then choose the category you want to modify from the left panel and make the changes you want from the right panel. Click on OK to save your changes.
How to Load and Display Charts
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 supports various types of charts, such as raster charts (RNC), vector charts (ENC), scanned paper charts (SPC), satellite images (SI), etc. You can load and display charts from different sources, such as CD-ROMs, hard disks, network drives, online servers, etc. Here are the steps to load and display charts in Dkart Navigator 5.32 4:
Go to the File menu and select Open Chart.
In the Open Chart dialog box, browse to the location where your chart files are stored.
Select one or more chart files that you want to load and click on Open.
The selected charts will be loaded and displayed in the chart window.
You can also load charts by dragging and dropping them from Windows Explorer or other applications into the chart window.
To switch between different types of charts or different scales of charts, you can use the Chart Type button or the Scale button on the toolbar. You can also use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the charts.
To adjust the brightness, contrast, and transparency of the charts, you can use the Chart Settings button on the toolbar. You can also change the chart projection, datum, units, and other parameters from the Chart Settings dialog box.
To add or remove chart layers, such as depth contours, soundings, lights, buoys, landmarks, etc., you can use the Chart Layers button on the toolbar. You can also customize the colors, symbols, and labels of the chart layers from the Chart Layers dialog box.
How to Plan and Monitor Routes
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 allows you to plan and monitor routes on the charts, using waypoints, marks, and tracks. You can create, edit, save, load, and delete routes, as well as calculate distances, bearings, times, speeds, fuel consumption, etc. Here are the steps to plan and monitor routes in Dkart Navigator 5.32 4:
To create a new route, click on the New Route button on the toolbar.
To add waypoints to the route, click on the Add Waypoint button on the toolbar and then click on the chart where you want to place a waypoint. You can also double-click on the chart to add waypoints.
To edit a waypoint, right-click on it and select Edit Waypoint from the context menu. You can change its name, position, symbol, color, etc.
To delete a waypoint, right-click on it and select Delete Waypoint from the context menu.
To move a waypoint, drag and drop it to a new position on the chart.
To insert a waypoint between two existing waypoints, right-click on the route line and select Insert Waypoint from the context menu.
To reverse the order of waypoints in a route, right-click on the route and select Reverse Route from the context menu.
To save a route, click on the Save Route button on the toolbar and enter a name for the route.
To load a route, click on the Load Route button on the toolbar and select a route from the list.
To delete a route, click on the Delete Route button on the toolbar and confirm your choice.
To monitor a route, you need to have a GPS receiver connected to your computer or laptop via a USB or serial port. Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 will automatically detect your GPS receiver and display your current position, heading, speed, course over ground (COG), speed over ground (SOG), etc. on the chart window and status bar. You can also see your cross-track error (XTE), estimated time of arrival (ETA), distance to go (DTG), etc. for each waypoint in your route.
To start monitoring a route, follow these steps:
Select a route from the list of saved routes or create a new route as described above.
Click on the Start Route button on the toolbar.
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 will automatically guide you along the route, showing you the next waypoint, the direction to steer, the distance and time to the next waypoint, etc.
You can also see your track, which is a line that shows your past positions on the chart.
To stop monitoring a route, click on the Stop Route button on the toolbar.
You can also record your track without following a route by clicking on the Record Track button on the toolbar. To stop recording your track, click on the Stop Track button on the toolbar. You can save, load, and delete tracks in the same way as routes.
How to Use Radar and AIS Integration
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 allows you to integrate radar and AIS data with your charts, enhancing your situational awareness and collision avoidance. You can see the radar and AIS targets on the chart window, as well as their information, such as name, position, course, speed, etc. You can also set alarms for radar and AIS targets based on their distance, bearing, or CPA/TCPA (closest point of approach/time to closest point of approach).
To use radar and AIS integration in Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, you need to have a radar processor and an AIS receiver connected to your computer or laptop via USB or serial ports. Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 will automatically detect your radar processor and AIS receiver and display their status on the status bar.
To enable or disable radar and AIS integration, click on the Radar/AIS button on the toolbar. You can also access the Radar/AIS Settings dialog box from this button, where you can adjust various parameters for radar and AIS integration, such as range, gain, clutter, trails, filters, symbols, colors, labels, alarms, etc.
To view the radar and AIS targets on the chart window, follow these steps:
Zoom in or out of the chart window to match the radar range.
Align the chart orientation with the radar orientation by clicking on the Align Chart/Radar button on the toolbar.
Adjust the radar offset and rotation by dragging and dropping the radar center mark on the chart window.
You will see the radar and AIS targets as colored dots or symbols on the chart window, overlaid on the chart.
To view the information of a radar or AIS target, hover your mouse over it and a tooltip will appear with its details. You can also right-click on a target and select Show Target Info from the context menu to open a window with more information.
To set an alarm for a radar or AIS target, right-click on it and select Set Alarm from the context menu. You can choose to set an alarm based on distance, bearing, or CPA/TCPA. You can also adjust the alarm threshold and sound from the Set Alarm dialog box. When an alarm is triggered, you will hear a sound and see a flashing icon on the status bar. You can click on the icon to see which target caused the alarm and why.
How to Use 3D Sea Floor Modeling
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 allows you to create and display 3D sea floor models based on your echosounder data and chart data. You can see the 3D sea floor models in a separate window or in a split-screen mode with the chart window. You can also rotate, tilt, zoom, pan, and measure distances and depths on the 3D sea floor models.
To use 3D sea floor modeling in Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, you need to have an echosounder connected to your computer or laptop via a USB or serial port. Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 will automatically detect your echosounder and display its status on the status bar.
To enable or disable 3D sea floor modeling, click on the 3D button on the toolbar. You can also access the 3D Settings dialog box from this button, where you can adjust various parameters for 3D sea floor modeling, such as resolution, color scheme, shading, lighting, transparency, etc.
To create a 3D sea floor model, follow these steps:
Start recording your echosounder data by clicking on the Record Echosounder button on the toolbar.
Navigate your vessel along the area that you want to model, making sure that you cover the entire area with your echosounder beam.
Stop recording your echosounder data by clicking on the Stop Echosounder button on the toolbar.
Click on the 3D button on the toolbar and select Create 3D Model from the drop-down list.
In the Create 3D Model dialog box, select the echosounder data file and the chart data file that you want to use for creating the 3D model. You can also specify the name and location of the 3D model file.
Click on OK to start creating the 3D model. This may take some time depending on the size and complexity of the data.
When the 3D model is created, it will be automatically loaded and displayed in a separate window or in a split-screen mode with the chart window, depending on your preference.
To view and manipulate the 3D sea floor model, follow these steps:
To rotate the 3D model, click and drag on it with your left mouse button.
To tilt the 3D model, click and drag on it with your right mouse button.
To zoom in or out of the 3D model, use your mouse wheel or the Zoom In/Zoom Out buttons on the toolbar.
To pan the 3D model, click and drag on it with your middle mouse button or use the arrow keys on your keyboard.
To measure distances and depths on the 3D model, click on the Measure button on the toolbar and then click on two points on the 3D model. The distance and depth between the two points will be shown on the status bar.
You can also change the appearance and perspective of the 3D sea floor model by using the 3D Settings dialog box. For example, you can change the color scheme, shading, lighting, transparency, etc. of the 3D model. You can also switch between different views, such as top view, side view, front view, etc.
How to Input and Display Echosounder Data
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 allows you to input and display echosounder data on your charts, enhancing your bathymetric knowledge and accuracy. You can see the echosounder data as a profile or a contour on the chart window, as well as their information, such as depth, frequency, range, etc. You can also set alarms for echosounder data based on their depth or range.
To input and display echosounder data in Dkart Navigator 5.32 4, you need to have an echosounder connected to your computer or laptop via a USB or serial port. Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 will automatically detect your echosounder and display its status on the status bar.
To enable or disable echosounder input and display, click on the Echosounder button on the toolbar. You can also access the Echosounder Settings dialog box from this button, where you can adjust various parameters for echosounder input and display, such as frequency, range, gain, filter, color, etc.
To view the echosounder data as a profile on the chart window, follow these steps:
Click on the Echosounder button on the toolbar and select Show Profile from the drop-down list.
A window will appear at the bottom of the chart window, showing the echosounder profile as a graph.
The horizontal axis of the graph shows the distance along your track, and the vertical axis shows the depth below your vessel.
The color of the graph indicates the strength of the echosounder signal, with red being the strongest and blue being the weakest.
You can zoom in and out of the echosounder profile by using your mouse wheel or the Zoom In/Zoom Out buttons on the toolbar.
You can pan the echosounder profile by dragging and dropping it with your mouse or using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
You can measure depths on the echosounder profile by clicking on the Measure button on the toolbar and then clicking on a point on the graph. The depth at that point will be shown on the status bar.
To view the echosounder data as a contour on the chart window, follow these steps:
Click on the Echosounder button on the toolbar and select Show Contour from the drop-down list.
A window will appear at the right side of the chart window, showing a list of depth contours that you can choose to display.
Check or uncheck the boxes next to the depth contours that you want to display or hide.
The selected depth contours will be shown as colored lines on the chart window, overlaid on the chart.
The color of the lines indicates the depth of the contour, with red being the shallowest and blue being the deepest.
You can zoom in and out of the chart window by using your mouse wheel or the Zoom In/Zoom Out buttons on the toolbar.
You can pan and rotate the chart window by dragging and dropping it with your mouse or using the arrow keys on your keyboard.
You can measure distances and bearings on the chart window by clicking on the Measure button on the toolbar and then click on two points on the chart window. The distance and bearing between the two points will be shown on the status bar.
To set an alarm for echosounder data, click on the Echosounder button on the toolbar and select Set Alarm from the drop-down list. You can choose to set an alarm based on depth or range. You can also adjust the alarm threshold and sound from the Set Alarm dialog box. When an alarm is triggered, you will hear a sound and see a flashing icon on the status bar. You can click on the icon to see which depth or range caused the alarm and why.
How to Troubleshoot Dkart Navigator 5.32 4
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 is a robust and reliable electronic chart system, but sometimes you may encounter some issues or errors while using it. In this section, we will provide you with some common issues and solutions for troubleshooting Dkart Navigator 5.32 4.
Common Issues and Solutions
Here are some of the common issues that you may face while using Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 and how to solve them:
Issue
Solution
Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 does not start or crashes.
Check if your computer or laptop meets the minimum system requirements for Dkart Navigator 5.32 4. If not, upgrade your hardware or software accordingly.Check if your Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 installation is corrupted or incomplete. If so, uninstall and reinstall Dkart Navigator 5.32 4.Check if your Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 license key is valid and activated. If not, contact NavDevelopmentCo for assistance.Check if your Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 is up to date with the latest version and patches. If not, update your Dkart Navigator 5.32 4 as described in the next section.</td