B&G Zeus2 Glass Helm CPU - Manual (Page 26)

Using the cursor on the chart panel
The cursor is by default not shown on the chart panel.
When you activate the cursor the cursor position window will be displayed. When the cursor
is active, the chart will not pan or rotate to follow the vessel.
Select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor window from the
panel. This will also center the chart to the vessel position.
Select the Restore cursor menu option to display the cursor in its previous location. The
Clear cursor/Restore cursor are useful features for toggling between the vessel's current
location and the cursor position.
GoTo cursor
You start navigating to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the
panel, then using the go to cursor option in the menu.
The Cursor assist function
When using a touch screen, the cursor assist function allows for fine tuning and precision
placement of the cursor without covering details with your finger.
Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor symbol to a selection circle,
appearing above your finger.
Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item
to display item information.
When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation.
Saving waypoints
You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then
selecting the new waypoint option in the menu.
Creating routes
You can create routes as follows on the chart panel.
1. Position the cursor on the chart panel
2. Select New followed by New route in the menu
3. Select the position for the first route point:
- On touch screen: tap the chart panel
- Key operation: use the arrow key to select position, the confirm by pressing the Enter
key
4. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints
5. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu
Ú Note: See "Waypoints-Routes-Tracks" on page 35 for more information.
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