Some information about CmECSsetupV4.1.exe for Norway.
After running the file CmapECSsetupV4.1.exe:
First run config.exe to set CD-ROM drive or folder for CM93 charts on HD.
NMEA and COM port, i.e. Talkers=GPS, COM port=COM1, NMEA Tokens=RMC
The GPS unit setup:
4800 baud, one stop bit, no parity, data bit is 8.
NMEA protocol is v2.1 GSA or better.
Map datum from GPS is WGS84.
Some functions in the program don’t work properly when the GPS is not connected.
I.e. screen mode like, dusk, twilight, night and day.
Works perfect when GPS is connected.
If you get problem whit saving marks etc., delete the file in C:\Programfiler\ CmECS\Routs\"default.gds"
CmECS will make a new file.
CD-rom must stay in CD rom drive to get accesses to maps.
You can copy the CM93 folder to the HD, takes ab. 540 Mb. for CM93 prof #1
and the same for CM93 prof#2
If you get problems to start the prog, with errors only work in 256 colors,
Check In the property of for shortcut to CMapECS that the target folder looks like:
C:\Program Files\CMapECSv4.1\ResLink.exe 1024x768x8 Cmapecs.exe
This will automatically change the screen to 1024 by 768 in size and 256 colors that
Is the working environment for CM93 charts.
When you quit CmapECS, screen will go back to what it was before.
You can use different screen size but only #(8)=256 colors, i.e. 640x480x8.
The same is for Config.exe.
Remember to bring enough BEER and configure autopilot.
Have a nice voyage, with safe navigation.
Regards.
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