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PC Chart plotter and GPS Navigation software |
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SeaClear is a PC based chart plotter for
Windows 2000/XP/NT/95/98/ME. With a GPS connected it displays the
current position, speed, heading and other data on the screen. The
chart is repositioned and new charts are loaded automatically as
needed. Tracks may be saved to file for later reviewing and log
book entries can be manually and automatically entered. Unlimited
number of routes and waypoints can be created and used to assist
the navigation. The screen area for charts is maximized with most
functions accessed with the right mouse button. Zooming is
provided with support for IntelliMouse wheel. SeaClear is created
for nautical navigation but can probably be used for other
navigation needs. |
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SeaClear works on most PC's running Windows 95 and up, but as Windows 95/98/ME has many limitations, Windows 2000/XP/Vista is recommended. No Linux version is available but SeaClear is reported to work well with Wine, see WineHQ for more details. |
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GPS: |
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The GPS must be capable of transmitting NMEA 0183 1.5 or higher messages. Most modern GPS units with PC communication will work. Virtual serial ports, such as USB GPS units with serial drivers, are supported. Optionally other NMEA instruments may be connected. Depth, Compass and Wind is displayed if present. With AIS receiver connected targets are displayed on screen. On units capable of receiving NMEA waypoint and route data, uploading from the PC is supported. |
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Charts: |
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SeaClear II uses raster charts and can use most BSB/KAP version 1 - 3 and GEO/NOS commercial charts. Encrypted charts, like BSB/CAP can not be used. Most common projections are supported. Chart datum's are supported. You can add your own charts, scan or capture them, save as PNG, BMP or other common format. Skewed and rotated charts can be calibrated. Chart border can be set to reduce the actual chart area. |
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Routes: |
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Unlimited number of routes are easily created. Maximum number of route points limited by memory only. Several routes may be joined. Tracks can be imported. Cross track error alarm. Calculation of time to go, total time to go, bearings, steering indicator and output to NMEA. |
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Waypoints: |
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Unlimited number of waypoint files can be created. Maximum number of waypoints limited by memory only. Multiple files can be merged. Quick locate of waypoint loads map and centers waypoint on screen. |
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Tracks: |
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Tracks are saved to file and plotted. Saved tracks can later be plotted and used to create routes. |
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Logbook: |
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Automatic and manual log book entries into a text file. |
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Import / Export: |
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Import and export of routes, waypoints and tracks using G7ToWin and to G7T and Waypoint+ text file format. Export of waypoints and routes to supporting NMEA devices. |
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Language independent: |
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Most text and menus can be user translated
to any language without any special tools. |
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Other: |
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NMEA Depth, Wind, Compass and AIS. GPS based
Log, Hours and estimated fuel consumption. Night modes with shaded
charts. |
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You are granted a free
non-exclusive license to use the SeaClear software subject to the
following terms and conditions: |
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SeaClear
II Full install sc_setup.exe
~ 2 Mb. With English Manual. |
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Previous Versions: |
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SeaClear for
Windows 95 (2001.03.12,
~800k) Old version, lacking many
features. |
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Utilities: |
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Screen Capture
Utility (2002.06.16, ~230k.
Capture, Crop & Stitch, help for map making) |
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Information: |
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Loading Charts
in SeaClear, a MapCal
II Manual (2009.11.22,
Thanks to Egenolf
v Stein Callenfels. ~300k) |
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1995: Got a boat, needed navigation
software, couldn't find any I liked with charts for my area, so
the SeaClear project started. |
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Free US BSB charts at
NOAA |
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SeaClear was created for personal needs, without any commercial connection, and is maintained and supported on spare time only. The "to-do" list is quite long, and it tends to grow much faster than time to implement it. Reliability and simplicity (not saying everyone find it simple) is always top priority. And as spare time is rather limited, all emails are read but time doesn't permit all to be answered, many ideas and "to-do's" are still to be implemented and some probably never will be. But if you find SeaClear useful, find any bugs, have some new ideas, or any other reason, you are always welcome to send an email. Navigate safe and have fun. |
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