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Hi all!
I would like to calculate my course to steer taking into consideration the variables from the almanach such as currents and tides. Can't see how to do that using iNax.
Anyone got it?

Ive imported a bunch of #'s. I can't seem to upload more. It keeps saying 1 uploaded. I tried a block of 25 and it says 1 uploaded. Is there a max?

Hi there,
Is anyone actually using MacEnc with a Vesper 8000 wifi AIS Transponder? I'd like to know, before upgrading from GPSNavX.

Thanks!
Eamonn

Hi there.
I have bought a Vesper 8000 AIS Transponder. I know the parameters to set, so GPSNavX can see it using WiFi: I just can't find where in the app to put those parameters!

Can anyone help? I've searched, but can't find a guide.

Thanks,
Eamonn

I will be replacing a windows box in an integrated system and will be switching to a Mac Mini. I would prefer to use MacENC/GPSNavX as the Nav Station plotter which will be a backup to a stand alone display at the helm. The helm units under review are the B&G Zues3 and the Raymarine Es units. The Mac Mini/MacENC unit becomes the route planning unit as well.

In the past I have had troubled using Raymarine GPS units and integrating their GPS signals in to the Mac ENC program.

Does that issue still exist with the newer Raymarine units? Any better integration with one unit or the other?

I will be installing another radar head to integrate with whichever helm plotter we decide on. Any better integration with MacENC with the Raymarine or the B&G.

Ahoy!

I am looking for a developer that is experienced with MacENC and AppleScript to increase the functionality within our existing MacENC Marine Navigation Application and NOAA Maps (enterprise GIS mapping). I need to have two new boundary lines at 12-miles and 50-miles (consistent across for the South Atlantic Coast, United States) and implement real-time vessel asset tracking within 12-mile and 50-mile boundary lines (LAT, LONG).

Please reply or feel free to pm me. Thanks

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Just wondering if anyone else has had this trouble and if a solution was found. Thanks all!

The GPSNavX app crashes once there has been some type of break in continuity of the app receiving NEMA data from the GPS. For instance closing the app and then reopening, the computer going to sleep, etc. I do have the GPS connected prior to opening the app.

The computer becomes unresponsive and I have to force quit GPSNavX. Even with force quitting the app which takes an inordinate amount of time to close, the computer requires a reboot. After attempting to shut down the computer, it has taken over an hour to finally shut down.

GPSNavX app version 6.0.7 MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) OS El Capitan version 10.11.6. I'm primarily using a USGlobalSat BU 353S4 which has the most recent USB serial port driver which tests successfully using the USGlobalSat GPS Utility. Charts are .kap and .bsb raster from the NOAA web site.

Thanks again

Hello,
if you will need support you will be disappointed. No answers by the new distributor, even after a couple of email inquiries and reminders.
So think about spending such a lot of money for a navigation app.

Regards

Hello,
I use Mac OSX 10.11.6, MacEnc 8.75 and the BU-353-S4 USB GPS receiver on my MacBook Pro mid 2009 with the Prolific Driver PL 2303 and have big problems.

The program freezes regularly as soon as the Mac goes to sleep and is reactivated again. Then the program does not work until the Mac has been restarted.

The same problem occurs as soon as I want to switch to another program during the MacEnc use.

Besides that, tracking shows wrong positions all the time.

What can I do?
I've added some screenshots of the console, which may help to locate the error.
I need urgent help.
I already send an email to gpsnavx@mac.com. Without any response so far.

Best regards