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| The //Marks// are representations of the boat in a future location and corresponding wind conditions. They can simulate and monitor sailing Routes. | The //Marks// are representations of the boat in a future location and corresponding wind conditions. They can simulate and monitor sailing Routes. | ||
| The marks can be used in three ways: | The marks can be used in three ways: | ||
| - | * a free indication, simply placed on the map to mark a Route to follow manually, | + | * a free indication(orange color), simply placed on the map to mark a Route to follow manually; no actions automatically done, |
| - | * in Waypoints mode , Marks indicate a Route the boat will follow and change of basic boat settings at the Mark, | + | * in Waypoints mode(green color) , Marks indicate the coordinates of a Route the boat will follow and change of basic boat settings at the Mark, |
| - | * in Schedule mode , to indicate changes in headings scheduled to ship and change of basic boat settings at the Mark. | + | * in Schedule mode(purple color) , to indicate changes in headings scheduled to your boat and change of basic boat settings at the Mark at the timestamp of the mark. |
| ===== Programmed Sailing ===== | ===== Programmed Sailing ===== | ||
| - | //Marks(WayPoints//) are related to sailing targets that are aimed at for the future. The boat has its basic settings (//heading//, //sail//, etc.). And it is at the Mark that the new boat-settings (heading, sail) are changed after reaching that WayPoint in the Future. | + | //Marks(WayPoints//) are related to sailing targets that are aimed at for the future. The boat has its basic settings (//heading//, //sail//, etc.). And it is at the Mark that the new boat-settings (heading, sail) are changed after reaching that Mark in the Future. |
| The Scheduled Sailing information is shown on the dashboard. This may be for the boat ("My Boat") or for any of the Marks defined (eg "Marker 4"). The arrows are used to move between “My Boat” and the different Marks. | The Scheduled Sailing information is shown on the dashboard. This may be for the boat ("My Boat") or for any of the Marks defined (eg "Marker 4"). The arrows are used to move between “My Boat” and the different Marks. | ||
| ==== Free use ==== | ==== Free use ==== | ||
| - | This is the default mode, scheduled for simulation and route development. In this mode the boat does not follow the marks, but changes have to be made manually at the point of reaching the Mark. | + | This is the default mode, scheduled for simulation and route development. The color of a "free" mark is Orange. In this mode the boat does not follow the marks, but changes have to be made manually at the point of reaching the Mark. |
| - | ==== Create Guides ==== | + | ==== Create Marks ==== |
| Creating the //Marks// is done with the //Ruler//. Once the Ruler is clicked on a target location on the map, a window opens offering the option Create. Clicking on it will create the next Mark. \\ | Creating the //Marks// is done with the //Ruler//. Once the Ruler is clicked on a target location on the map, a window opens offering the option Create. Clicking on it will create the next Mark. \\ | ||
| [[#Marks(WayPoints) and Scheduling|Back to Top]] | [[#Marks(WayPoints) and Scheduling|Back to Top]] | ||
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| {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_selected.jpg|Le contexte courant est plus lumineux}} | {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_selected.jpg|Le contexte courant est plus lumineux}} | ||
| - | To position a Mark, point the mouse with the end of the Ruler and click. To make a mark the current one, can be done by clicking on it. The current Mark is highlighted in the //Map// and indicated in the Dashboard. | + | To position a Mark, point the mouse with the end of the Ruler and click. To make a mark active and the current one, click on it. \\ |
| + | You can move an existing mark, by clicking it with the mouse and drag it to its new location. \\ | ||
| + | The current Mark is highlighted in the //Map// and indicated in the Dashboard. | ||
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| ==== Estimates on Marks ==== | ==== Estimates on Marks ==== | ||
| - | The Marks are used to estimate the duration of a Route taking into account the different settings applied to the boat and Marks and the development of the weather based on the available forecasts. This allows for the short distances to perform highly accurate simulations of a Route option. | + | The Marks are used to indicate a target at a desired location and to estimate the duration of a Route taking into account the different settings applied to the boat and Marks and the development of the weather based on the available forecasts. This allows for the short distances to perform highly accurate simulations of a Route option.(accuracy depends on scheduler whether it is time-accurate or location-accurate) |
| With each Mark, the information panel is available with mouse-over and gives an indication of time for the part of the route to this Mark. This information is available as a duration and a date and time (ETA) | With each Mark, the information panel is available with mouse-over and gives an indication of time for the part of the route to this Mark. This information is available as a duration and a date and time (ETA) | ||
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| {{:fr:sailing:interface_marks_over_i.jpg|Conserver les informations du repère}} | {{:fr:sailing:interface_marks_over_i.jpg|Conserver les informations du repère}} | ||
| Information available at the overview of the Mark can remain displayed by selecting the marker. To do this, click on the information icon available to the right side of the Mark. | Information available at the overview of the Mark can remain displayed by selecting the marker. To do this, click on the information icon available to the right side of the Mark. | ||
| + | A window on the right side of the screen will open with detailed information. | ||
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| ===== Using Waypoints Mode ===== | ===== Using Waypoints Mode ===== | ||
| - | This method of scheduling is the most easy to use. Once activated, the boat follows the geographical points identified by the Marks and changing the boat-settings set by each Mark. //Waypoints scheduling// is monitoring geographical Marks, making sure the path is followed closely by the boat, but it can not amend for un-expected changes in the wind; that will also influence sailing time. | + | This method of scheduling is the most easy to use. The Waypoint Mode is indicated by a green color on the menu icon and the marks. Once activated, the boat follows the geographical points identified by the Marks and changing the boat-settings set by each Mark. //Waypoints scheduling// is monitoring geographical Marks, making sure the path is followed closely by the boat, but it can not amend for un-expected changes in the wind; that will also influence sailing time. |
| {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_waypoints.jpg|Mode Waypoints actif}} | {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_waypoints.jpg|Mode Waypoints actif}} | ||
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| ===== Using Scheduling mode ===== | ===== Using Scheduling mode ===== | ||
| - | This method of scheduling is more complex to use than the Waypoints mode, but can tweak the scheduler better according to the weather changes. Unlike Waypoints mode, this mode is time controlled. | + | This method of scheduling is more complex to use than the Waypoints mode, but can tweak the scheduler better according to the weather changes. Unlike Waypoints mode, this mode is time controlled. The Scheduler Mode is colored in purple. |
| - | At each Mark, the settings will be applied to the boat at the location of the last update before the time indicated on the Mark. Once engaged, the estimated time on the markers are locked and the positions of the markers may change when wind-conditions are changing. It is thus possible to monitor the evolution of the path due to wind shifts followed over time. | + | At each Mark, the settings will be applied to the boat at the location of the mark. However if the time is not a full 10-minute update, than the actions of the mark will be set at the location of the last update before the time indicated on the Mark. |
| + | Once engaged, the estimated time on the markers are locked and the positions of the markers may change when wind-conditions are changing. It is thus possible to monitor the evolution of the path due to wind shifts followed over time. Close to a Gate line or the shoreline, however, the mark may shift and have your boat grounded. | ||
| {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_schedules.jpg|Mode Planning actif}} | {{:fr:interface:interface_marks_schedules.jpg|Mode Planning actif}} | ||
| ==== Operation ==== | ==== Operation ==== | ||
| - | The boats sails to the Mark and sails on, just to remember the actions programmed in the mark just passed. | + | The boats sails to the Mark, will not stop but normally sail on on its course. The Boat has read the actions programmed in the mark and remembers them to be activated in the next 10-minute update. |
| - | At the next 10 min. update, the actions from the mark with be activated. | + | At the next 10 min. update, the actions from the mark with be activated.\\ |
| - | **HOWEVER**, the location for the activation of the actions from the mark just passed will be **the location of the previous player update**. This is similar to the manual steering of your boat where sail and heading instructions will also act on the location of the previous update. | + | If the time on the Mark was set at a 10-minute update time, the actions will be activated at the location of that mark.\\ |
| - | After this the passed Waypoint is deleted; eventual following WayPoints are renumbered. | + | If, **HOWEVER**, the time on the Mark is somewhere between 01-09 minutes, then the location for the activation of the actions from the mark just passed will be **the location of the previous 10-minute LS player update**. \\ |
| + | //This is similar to the manual steering of your boat, where sail and heading instructions will also act on the location of the previous update. // \\ | ||
| + | After this the Mark, just passed, is deleted; eventual following Marks are renumbered. | ||
| + | \\ | ||
| ==== Benefits ==== | ==== Benefits ==== | ||
| - | Better adaptation to changing winds | + | Better adaptation to changing winds. The mark may shift a little as the wind changes. \\ |
| - | Optimal performance of the boat | + | Optimal performance of the boat; once set at the optimal sailing point it will sail optimale provided the auto heading is engaged. \\ |
| - | Compatible with the Auto Heading | + | Compatible with the Auto Heading.\\ |
| ==== Disadvantages ==== | ==== Disadvantages ==== | ||
| - | Geographical Accuracy of Mark is limited | + | Geographical Accuracy of Mark is limited. The location coordinates of this purple mark may change,depending on changing wind conditions at the sailing time to the mark is governing.\\ |
| - | Route may change\\ | + | Route may change. With wind shifts, especially when auto heading is engaged, the route may change considerable. \\ |
| [[#Marks(WayPoints) and Scheduling|Back to Top]] | [[#Marks(WayPoints) and Scheduling|Back to Top]] | ||
