3 Basic Operation of ECDIS 3-91
ECDIS
3.12.2 Distance Measurement
You can calculate the distance between WPTs or between own ship and a WPT with the calculator
(“Distance Measurement” panel).
1) In the normal menu
Select [MENU] - [(2) Route] - [(2) Calculate Distance to Run] in the order.
Then, the “Calculating Distance” panel opens.
“Calculating Distance” panel isn't displayed when not loading a route. Load a route.
2) Left-click the drop-down list button in the [From] area, and select [Way Point], [Picked Point], or
[Own Ship]. If you have selected [Way Point] or [Own Ship], select the WPT number you want
from the [WPT No.] drop-down list. If you have selected [Picked Point], specify coordinates by
left-clicking an arbitrary point on the route.
3) Left-click the drop-down list button in the [To] area, and select [Way Point] or [Picked Point]. If
you have selected [Way Point], select the WPT number you want from the [WPT No.]
drop-down list. If you have selected [Picked Point], specify coordinates by left-clicking an
arbitrary point on the route.
4) The distance from the start point to the end point is automatically calculated, and the
calculation result is displayed in the [Distance] box. Left-click the [Close] button.
[Select Way point/Picked Point/Own Ship.]
[Select WPT No.] [Resultant]
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