https://macsailing.net/mybb/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:28:29 +0000 MyBB https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4901.html Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:05:53 +0000 Jim Innes]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4901.html
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Thanks.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2262.html Sat, 24 Nov 2012 19:09:58 +0000 CaptJohn]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2262.html
Their website simply states that the program is untested.

Thanks,

John]]>
Their website simply states that the program is untested.

Thanks,

John]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2257.html Sun, 18 Nov 2012 21:14:30 +0000 CaptJohn]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-2257.html
But I have a new MacBook Air and I see that Windows 8 is not supported by Apple but see instructions everywhere now to set it up....

Seems like Windows 8 OEM software is available in 32 or 64 bit editions at the same price point.

Any advantage other than a smaller partition size to using the 32 or 64 bit editions? Suggestions which to buy?

Thanks,

John]]>
But I have a new MacBook Air and I see that Windows 8 is not supported by Apple but see instructions everywhere now to set it up....

Seems like Windows 8 OEM software is available in 32 or 64 bit editions at the same price point.

Any advantage other than a smaller partition size to using the 32 or 64 bit editions? Suggestions which to buy?

Thanks,

John]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1549.html Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:47:19 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1549.html The huge request, if someone is using a function "Weather" in MaxSea, please share your sample grib files for parameters Sea Surface Temperature, Altimetry, Current!
Please send 1 or 2 sample files to neptun.o [at] yandex.ru
Thanks in advance!]]> The huge request, if someone is using a function "Weather" in MaxSea, please share your sample grib files for parameters Sea Surface Temperature, Altimetry, Current!
Please send 1 or 2 sample files to neptun.o [at] yandex.ru
Thanks in advance!]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1336.html Tue, 21 Dec 2010 02:42:27 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1336.html
I want to run some windows-based nav/comm programs, namely Airmail3, navmonPC, and seaclear. I am starting with seaclear.

I have mac drivers installed for the GPS serial-USB converter. I open parallels and configure Serial Port 1. The "Connected" box is checked and the source is /dev/cu.usbserial.
In Seaclear I check COM port 1 and seaclear seems to accept it. I have tried every baudrate, but I don't get any NMEA data stream. I also tried COM port 0.

I seem to have hit a wall. Can anybody help?
Thanks,
Mike]]>
I want to run some windows-based nav/comm programs, namely Airmail3, navmonPC, and seaclear. I am starting with seaclear.

I have mac drivers installed for the GPS serial-USB converter. I open parallels and configure Serial Port 1. The "Connected" box is checked and the source is /dev/cu.usbserial.
In Seaclear I check COM port 1 and seaclear seems to accept it. I have tried every baudrate, but I don't get any NMEA data stream. I also tried COM port 0.

I seem to have hit a wall. Can anybody help?
Thanks,
Mike]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1310.html Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:11:44 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1310.html
I am considering CrossOver , which claims to let me run PC programs without Windows. CrossOver officially supports some major PC programs, such as Explorer, Office etc., but probably not your typical configuration utility for a multiplexor, AIS receiver or NavTex engine. But I reckon these programs are very simple in comparison, and hopefully might work OK. The most tricky part is probably driving the USB port.

Has anyone tried this solution? And what has been your experience of running simple utilities such as I envisage? Any feedback would be welcome. ]]>
I am considering CrossOver , which claims to let me run PC programs without Windows. CrossOver officially supports some major PC programs, such as Explorer, Office etc., but probably not your typical configuration utility for a multiplexor, AIS receiver or NavTex engine. But I reckon these programs are very simple in comparison, and hopefully might work OK. The most tricky part is probably driving the USB port.

Has anyone tried this solution? And what has been your experience of running simple utilities such as I envisage? Any feedback would be welcome. ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1232.html Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:49:14 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1232.html https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1177.html Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:45:52 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-1177.html https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-960.html Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:22:59 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-960.html
However, there are some rather interesting products out there in the Windows world, and with the advent of Apple's Bootcamp, as well as virtualisation platforms such as Parallels, VMWare and the excellent if under-appreciated Crossover Office, we enlightened Mac OS users can have the best of both worlds.

To this end I'm taking the slightly controversial step of creating this forum. Please note that this is not a PC vs Mac boxing ring (Mac's are better, and if you don't believe that then go and find a Windows forum to cry to. ;-) ) This is here to support and assist Mac users getting Windows software running.
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However, there are some rather interesting products out there in the Windows world, and with the advent of Apple's Bootcamp, as well as virtualisation platforms such as Parallels, VMWare and the excellent if under-appreciated Crossover Office, we enlightened Mac OS users can have the best of both worlds.

To this end I'm taking the slightly controversial step of creating this forum. Please note that this is not a PC vs Mac boxing ring (Mac's are better, and if you don't believe that then go and find a Windows forum to cry to. ;-) ) This is here to support and assist Mac users getting Windows software running.
]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-956.html Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:41:02 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-956.html
I'll definitely be getting a copy of it for my MBPRo and integrating it to my helm for real use. Reports to follow...
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I'll definitely be getting a copy of it for my MBPRo and integrating it to my helm for real use. Reports to follow...
]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-902.html Thu, 03 Dec 2009 07:32:00 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-902.html
Has anyone here tried Maxsea TZ in person? It looks like they're really pushing things ahead (the weather features are the most appealing to me, not as interested in the 3D, since I'm not sure if the Mapmedia charts have this feature in Australia).

I'm currently using MacENC and some of the older style Navionics charts (I bought the wrong ones, not the "gold" ones... damn!)

I'm installing a waterpoof, sun-readable touchscreen at the helm, and trying to decide if I should stick with MacENC, or switch over to the "other side" where there appears to be a bit more innovation happening.

I'd love to hear input from others. Perhaps I should just stick with what i've already paid for, and keep it simple?

The new Maxsea interface also looks more suited to touch-screen usage.]]>
Has anyone here tried Maxsea TZ in person? It looks like they're really pushing things ahead (the weather features are the most appealing to me, not as interested in the 3D, since I'm not sure if the Mapmedia charts have this feature in Australia).

I'm currently using MacENC and some of the older style Navionics charts (I bought the wrong ones, not the "gold" ones... damn!)

I'm installing a waterpoof, sun-readable touchscreen at the helm, and trying to decide if I should stick with MacENC, or switch over to the "other side" where there appears to be a bit more innovation happening.

I'd love to hear input from others. Perhaps I should just stick with what i've already paid for, and keep it simple?

The new Maxsea interface also looks more suited to touch-screen usage.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-865.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:00:19 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-865.html
I've installed MaxSea 10.xx, running Windows XP SP3 in Parallels, and it seems to be working somewhat okay with 2009 maps and everything. But the problem is, that I am not getting any pos. from my GPS. I have one of those small Globalsat BU-353 gps', which was working perfectly before in Nobeltec, and almost seems to be working perfectly now. In the program "GPS info" it is still working perfectly, and MaxSea recognizes the device as well. You can even see the data in the data-window of MaxSea, but I am still not getting any position.

I'm pretty convinced that it is a matter of changing the options in MaxSea, but I have no idea which. So if someone knows what my problem is, please share.


Thank you very much.]]>
I've installed MaxSea 10.xx, running Windows XP SP3 in Parallels, and it seems to be working somewhat okay with 2009 maps and everything. But the problem is, that I am not getting any pos. from my GPS. I have one of those small Globalsat BU-353 gps', which was working perfectly before in Nobeltec, and almost seems to be working perfectly now. In the program "GPS info" it is still working perfectly, and MaxSea recognizes the device as well. You can even see the data in the data-window of MaxSea, but I am still not getting any position.

I'm pretty convinced that it is a matter of changing the options in MaxSea, but I have no idea which. So if someone knows what my problem is, please share.


Thank you very much.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-801.html Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:01:20 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-801.html
Anyone here have a run-around or fix for the following?.....

I'm trying to run CMAP on OSX 10.5.6 using CodeWeaver's CrossOver for Windows apps on Mac but CMAP needs the 256 color mode. Our Macbook has the 256 color selection grayed out leaving thousands or millions. The CMAP configuration program runs, but we are missing bsb charts for a couple key areas and need access to our CMAP info. Normally we run our GPSNAVX but in this case we need CMAP (need Torres Strait and some west PNG charts we can't find without buying a large package).

Any help, advice would be appreciated if there's a way to "fool" the program or get that 256 palette to become active. Maybe this has been gone over somewhere else in the forum?

many thanks!
Jay]]>
Anyone here have a run-around or fix for the following?.....

I'm trying to run CMAP on OSX 10.5.6 using CodeWeaver's CrossOver for Windows apps on Mac but CMAP needs the 256 color mode. Our Macbook has the 256 color selection grayed out leaving thousands or millions. The CMAP configuration program runs, but we are missing bsb charts for a couple key areas and need access to our CMAP info. Normally we run our GPSNAVX but in this case we need CMAP (need Torres Strait and some west PNG charts we can't find without buying a large package).

Any help, advice would be appreciated if there's a way to "fool" the program or get that 256 palette to become active. Maybe this has been gone over somewhere else in the forum?

many thanks!
Jay]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-648.html Sat, 03 Jan 2009 19:06:27 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-648.html I have seen several postings on this subject but they are a bit old.

I have been running MazSea for over 5 years on a Windows XP machine without serious issues. I have also been running it on an Intel Mac under Boot Camp for almost as long with no issues.

I have just installed parallels and have a problem. MaxSea will not open the charts. It cant find them. It searches and searches then hangs up.

I have it configured exactly the same way as on my old Windows machine and on the Boot Camp side of this intel Mac but under parallels it just searches and searches and finally hangs.

Ideas anyone?
Ed]]> I have seen several postings on this subject but they are a bit old.

I have been running MazSea for over 5 years on a Windows XP machine without serious issues. I have also been running it on an Intel Mac under Boot Camp for almost as long with no issues.

I have just installed parallels and have a problem. MaxSea will not open the charts. It cant find them. It searches and searches then hangs up.

I have it configured exactly the same way as on my old Windows machine and on the Boot Camp side of this intel Mac but under parallels it just searches and searches and finally hangs.

Ideas anyone?
Ed]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-636.html Sat, 06 Dec 2008 12:58:14 +0000 ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-636.html
Using BootCamp and Windows Vista and running Airmail software, two more serial ports are used, one to do frequency control to a Yaesu FT 100D, and the other to a SCS PTC pactor III modem.

In both cases the correct drivers for both OSs have been downloaded from Keyspan and both systems run fine...just one at a time.

Yesterday I attended an excellent lecture on charting by Mark Doyle at the Seven Seas Cruising Association annual meeting, and he strongly recommended Parallels 4.0, indicating that the multiple serial port issues that existed in earlier versions had been fixed in this latest release.

Any experience with this combo and suggestions are welcome including any other OSX/Windows solutions using multiple serial ports?

73, John, W6JTB]]>
Using BootCamp and Windows Vista and running Airmail software, two more serial ports are used, one to do frequency control to a Yaesu FT 100D, and the other to a SCS PTC pactor III modem.

In both cases the correct drivers for both OSs have been downloaded from Keyspan and both systems run fine...just one at a time.

Yesterday I attended an excellent lecture on charting by Mark Doyle at the Seven Seas Cruising Association annual meeting, and he strongly recommended Parallels 4.0, indicating that the multiple serial port issues that existed in earlier versions had been fixed in this latest release.

Any experience with this combo and suggestions are welcome including any other OSX/Windows solutions using multiple serial ports?

73, John, W6JTB]]>