JRC JAN-701B - Exporting Route Files

4 Route Planning
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(2) Importing Route Files Created with Other ECDIS Models (2G TCS)
Import CSV format route files created with other models ECDIS (JAN-3598), Total Navigator
(JAN-1290, JAN-1397), Chart Display Unit (JAN-1100) we offer.
To convert route files into CSV format, conversion software should be procured separately.
In the Table Editing menu
Select [MENU] - [(1) File] - [(3) Import] - [(3) 2G TCS] in that order.
Then, use the “Open” panel to select the name of a file to be imported. The name of the file to be
opened will be displayed in the file name box after selecting the file. Left-click on the [OK] button
to start file import.
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Note:
• Use routes based on the world geodesic system (WGS-84).
4.1.2.7 Exporting Route Files
Save newly created route files or already opened route files in CSV format.
In the Table Editing menu
Select [MENU] - [(1) File] - [(6) Export] in that order.
Then, use the “Save As” panel to select the name of a file to be exported. If a route file to be
exported already has a name, save it as “rot_[date and time].csv.” If you wish to change the file name,
follow the naming rules such as “rot_[date and time].csv (normal route).” Left-click on the [OK] button
to save the route file under the name displayed in the file name box.
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Example:
When exporting a file “test.rtn,” its
name will be set to “rot_[date and
time].csv.”