August 22, 2007 06:12
If no improvements were made I'd still be very happy to have this app. Thanks. After using a few weeks I'd like to suggest:
Measure distance between 2 points while connected - not just distance from boat. (To do this I had to disconnect the GPS and close laptop then open back up disconnected.)
When measuring and it's less than 1NM, it shows in yards. I can't relate to yards. Consider decimal miles (e.g. 0.1NM, 0.5NM).
Better use of remembering state. On a laptop the screen real estate is precious. I don't want navigation or waypoint windows popping up unexpectedly.
Better use of modifier keys so I don't have to explicitly change modes. I prefer to avoid all the mouse clicking - especially on a trackpad.
Document file which holds all routes, etc. Now, to move those from desktop to laptop requires an import/export. I'd like to use documents similar to chart manager.
For route info. Add fuel consumption calculator. I used this in Nobeltec and like it when having to motor. Also, allow entry of minimum and average speed so I can predetermine fuel and/or time requirements without using my own calculator. Ok, put this at the bottom of the list.
Thanks for your efforts!
Measure distance between 2 points while connected - not just distance from boat. (To do this I had to disconnect the GPS and close laptop then open back up disconnected.)
When measuring and it's less than 1NM, it shows in yards. I can't relate to yards. Consider decimal miles (e.g. 0.1NM, 0.5NM).
Better use of remembering state. On a laptop the screen real estate is precious. I don't want navigation or waypoint windows popping up unexpectedly.
Better use of modifier keys so I don't have to explicitly change modes. I prefer to avoid all the mouse clicking - especially on a trackpad.
Document file which holds all routes, etc. Now, to move those from desktop to laptop requires an import/export. I'd like to use documents similar to chart manager.
For route info. Add fuel consumption calculator. I used this in Nobeltec and like it when having to motor. Also, allow entry of minimum and average speed so I can predetermine fuel and/or time requirements without using my own calculator. Ok, put this at the bottom of the list.
Thanks for your efforts!