<![CDATA[MacSailing.net - MacENC & GPSNavX]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:03:37 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[roll away the stone]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5335.html Fri, 28 Aug 2020 02:45:54 +0000 Driftwood]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5335.html
https://www.navstation.net/

Smile]]>
https://www.navstation.net/

Smile]]> <![CDATA[Weird GPS/Route behaviour]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5311.html Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:50:04 +0000 pangolin]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5311.html
I used MacENC successfully (which I have been for many years on a Mac mini running High Sierra) on the first leg of a trip.  The next day began I having issues both with my Nexus instruments network and MacENC.  Seemed to have sorted out the Nexus issue (? a loose connection) but MacENC now shows correct GPS info from Nexus in the GPS monitor window and continuously updated correct position on the chart except the boat icon remains the circle and dot, not the triangle as it did before.  Also when following a route it behaves like it's not getting any GPS info in that it doesn't show any of the ETA or DTW info as before and doesn't advance waypoints like before.  Also the GPS monitor window used to show a compass with the red dot for the course to steer but doesn't do that any more.

Strangely if I connect to and open the Instruments window all the data from Nexus is correctly reported AND there's a red dot in the compass that seems to correspond to the proper course to steer.  So clearly the Nexus system is delivering GPS, wind, compass and depth info to MacENC but it seems within MacENC that's not being communicated to the route following function.

Anyone encountered that or have suggestions?  Thanks

Pat]]>
I used MacENC successfully (which I have been for many years on a Mac mini running High Sierra) on the first leg of a trip.  The next day began I having issues both with my Nexus instruments network and MacENC.  Seemed to have sorted out the Nexus issue (? a loose connection) but MacENC now shows correct GPS info from Nexus in the GPS monitor window and continuously updated correct position on the chart except the boat icon remains the circle and dot, not the triangle as it did before.  Also when following a route it behaves like it's not getting any GPS info in that it doesn't show any of the ETA or DTW info as before and doesn't advance waypoints like before.  Also the GPS monitor window used to show a compass with the red dot for the course to steer but doesn't do that any more.

Strangely if I connect to and open the Instruments window all the data from Nexus is correctly reported AND there's a red dot in the compass that seems to correspond to the proper course to steer.  So clearly the Nexus system is delivering GPS, wind, compass and depth info to MacENC but it seems within MacENC that's not being communicated to the route following function.

Anyone encountered that or have suggestions?  Thanks

Pat]]> <![CDATA[MacEnc and GPS NavX Are No More]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5065.html Thu, 21 Mar 2019 02:14:05 +0000 Jim Innes]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5065.html from Francis's blog..

NAVIGATION MAC
The blog

https://blog.francis-fustier.fr/en/macen...ion+Mac%29

MacENC and GPSNavX disappear forever
19 March 2019 Francis | 5 Comments
Since 30 September 2018 (*), I already had information regarding the abandonment NAVX Studio LLC for the development of two historical applications created by Richard Ray : GPSNavX and MacENC. The buyers of these applications and iNavX had clearly announced focuse only to the development of iNavX, on iOS and Android. It is likely that applications on Mac no longer had any profitability, especially with the loss of Navionics charts for MacENC.

The announcement is now official, GPSNavX is permanently removed from the AppStore and MacENC will be removed from sale on iNavX website :

Quote:
“Just a heads up on the future of MacENC. [The app] MacENC will not receive any future updates and it will be taken off the market sometime this week. As long as you do not update your Macintosh computer to Mojave, it should continue to function pretty well. However, it is very limited on computers using Mac OS X Mojave.
MacENC Support”

That is. It now remains for Mac only OpenCPN, which is far from the ergonomics and professional quality had yet MacENC. It's really sad !]]> from Francis's blog..

NAVIGATION MAC
The blog

https://blog.francis-fustier.fr/en/macen...ion+Mac%29

MacENC and GPSNavX disappear forever
19 March 2019 Francis | 5 Comments
Since 30 September 2018 (*), I already had information regarding the abandonment NAVX Studio LLC for the development of two historical applications created by Richard Ray : GPSNavX and MacENC. The buyers of these applications and iNavX had clearly announced focuse only to the development of iNavX, on iOS and Android. It is likely that applications on Mac no longer had any profitability, especially with the loss of Navionics charts for MacENC.

The announcement is now official, GPSNavX is permanently removed from the AppStore and MacENC will be removed from sale on iNavX website :

Quote:
“Just a heads up on the future of MacENC. [The app] MacENC will not receive any future updates and it will be taken off the market sometime this week. As long as you do not update your Macintosh computer to Mojave, it should continue to function pretty well. However, it is very limited on computers using Mac OS X Mojave.
MacENC Support”

That is. It now remains for Mac only OpenCPN, which is far from the ergonomics and professional quality had yet MacENC. It's really sad !]]> <![CDATA[Autosave waypoints and routes in MacENC]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5064.html Thu, 14 Mar 2019 14:33:49 +0000 antipole]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-5064.html
So I have now created a AppleScript to perform saves of the Waypoints and Routes data.

MacENC is scriptable.  (My ship’s log (using FileMaker) collects position, course, speed, wind etc. from MacENC as required.)  However, saving the waypoints and routes is not a scriptable function and I have had to resort to ‘typing’ at MacENC from the script. It is not perfect but it works for me.

Using the system

You can launch MacENC with autosave, which will launch MacENC if not already active.

Every five minutes, the Save Waypoints and Save Routes command will be typed into MacENC.

If there is nothing to save, these commands are deactivated and you will hear a dull Dou! sound.  That cannot be helped - ignore it.

If you want to stop autosaving, just quit the MacENC with autosave program.  If you quit MacENC leaving MacENC with autosave running, that is fine - it will do no harm.

You can download the kit from here.  Unzip the file and find the READ ME instructions within.

My you lose no more work!]]>
So I have now created a AppleScript to perform saves of the Waypoints and Routes data.

MacENC is scriptable.  (My ship’s log (using FileMaker) collects position, course, speed, wind etc. from MacENC as required.)  However, saving the waypoints and routes is not a scriptable function and I have had to resort to ‘typing’ at MacENC from the script. It is not perfect but it works for me.

Using the system

You can launch MacENC with autosave, which will launch MacENC if not already active.

Every five minutes, the Save Waypoints and Save Routes command will be typed into MacENC.

If there is nothing to save, these commands are deactivated and you will hear a dull Dou! sound.  That cannot be helped - ignore it.

If you want to stop autosaving, just quit the MacENC with autosave program.  If you quit MacENC leaving MacENC with autosave running, that is fine - it will do no harm.

You can download the kit from here.  Unzip the file and find the READ ME instructions within.

My you lose no more work!]]> <![CDATA[Long live MacENC!]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4998.html Wed, 06 Feb 2019 12:59:14 +0000 antipole]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4998.html
I have just obtained confirmation that they have someone working on a 64 bit version.
There have been some delays but the present ETA is end of February.  Of course that could slip again.

iNavX Studios are also taking over the chart store aspects from Fugawi.

PS added 9 March 2019: see my comment of 9 March below]]>
I have just obtained confirmation that they have someone working on a 64 bit version.
There have been some delays but the present ETA is end of February.  Of course that could slip again.

iNavX Studios are also taking over the chart store aspects from Fugawi.

PS added 9 March 2019: see my comment of 9 March below]]> <![CDATA[Raymarine AIS 350 Receiver]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4604.html Wed, 25 Jul 2018 07:39:31 +0000 Jack Janos]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4604.html
Thanks - Jack]]>
Thanks - Jack]]> <![CDATA[MacENC Last Upgrade]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4498.html Sat, 02 Jun 2018 06:00:20 +0000 Terry Etapa]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4498.html
Also, this forum appears to be nearly dead.]]>
Also, this forum appears to be nearly dead.]]> <![CDATA[Essay Writing Structure]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4208.html Wed, 31 Jan 2018 05:18:16 +0000 DinaHaines]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4208.html In the introduction, worry about presenting the thesis that you are going to defend. In the body, it presents the reasons that demonstrate the thesis. In the conclusion, he reiterates the thesis and explores some of its possible general repercussions: what aspects of society are affected by the ideas you have shown in the essay?
Your main purpose when you write a good custom essay is to convince the reader that the ideas you defend there are true. This can only be achieved if the reasons you use to prove your thesis are logical and convincing.]]> In the introduction, worry about presenting the thesis that you are going to defend. In the body, it presents the reasons that demonstrate the thesis. In the conclusion, he reiterates the thesis and explores some of its possible general repercussions: what aspects of society are affected by the ideas you have shown in the essay?
Your main purpose when you write a good custom essay is to convince the reader that the ideas you defend there are true. This can only be achieved if the reasons you use to prove your thesis are logical and convincing.]]> <![CDATA[Applescript and macENC]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4154.html Sat, 06 Jan 2018 16:55:45 +0000 Russ]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-4154.html <![CDATA[Waypoint Name Display MacENC]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3828.html Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:16:07 +0000 Tangerine Moon]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3828.html ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Keyspan 19HS]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3822.html Sun, 30 Jul 2017 19:37:41 +0000 Jack Janos]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3822.html
If it won't work with Sierra, is there a new alternative?

Thanks - Jack]]>
If it won't work with Sierra, is there a new alternative?

Thanks - Jack]]> <![CDATA[MacEnc and Vesper 8000 TCP connection]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3764.html Thu, 18 May 2017 13:02:23 +0000 MV Content]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3764.html Is anyone actually using MacEnc with a Vesper 8000 wifi AIS Transponder? I'd like to know, before upgrading from GPSNavX.

Thanks!
Eamonn]]> Is anyone actually using MacEnc with a Vesper 8000 wifi AIS Transponder? I'd like to know, before upgrading from GPSNavX.

Thanks!
Eamonn]]> <![CDATA[GPSNavX and Vesper 8000]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3763.html Wed, 17 May 2017 19:15:05 +0000 MV Content]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3763.html 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 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]]> <![CDATA[ B&G or Raymarine integration.]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3760.html Fri, 14 Apr 2017 20:33:39 +0000 r.brake]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3760.html
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.]]>
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.]]> <![CDATA[Looking for a MacENC Developer AppleScript Contractor for Hourly Work]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3752.html Tue, 24 Jan 2017 05:43:15 +0000 neep3r]]> https://macsailing.net/mybb/thread-3752.html
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]]>
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]]>