Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I get a target back on the view screen if it is out of the viewing area?
Make sure the target of interest is displayed in the Focus Icon Box on the toolbar by clicking on the Focus Icon button until the desired target is showing. Then use the toolbar Home Key to put the target in the center of the viewing area. The Zoom In, Zoom Out and Zoom Area buttons on the toolbar may then be used to further adjust the viewing area.
2. What should I check first if no new tracking data is being processed?
First make sure that a Hardware Key is being used. If the IPS Message Box displays a "Post processing only!" message that means the IPS did not find a hardware key on start up. Also check the About dialog box and make sure the hardware key number is displayed and not "Post Processing Only". If this is the case the IPS program must be exited, the hardware key put in and the program restarted before new tracking data can be processed. In addition, make sure that Ship's Position input and ORE Data input have been set properly in Inputs->System Inputs. Next make sure that a communications port has been selected using the Communication dialog box. If incoming serial strings are displayed in the Communications View Port Window, this would indicate that the communication port settings are correct, otherwise recheck the communications settings.
3. How do I calculate and display the Range and Bearing between two waypoints?
First make sure the two waypoints have been set then use the View->Range and Bearing Calculator to calculate and display the range and bearing.
4. How do I set a Waypoint?
There are several ways to do this. You can set a Waypoint using the Waypoint Icon Box on the toolbar to add a waypoint whose position corresponds to the current position of the focus target. You may also use the View->Waypoint List Window to access the IPS Waypoint Box and enter a Waypoint manually. In addition you can use the View->Cursor Waypoint Activated option to add a waypoint by left mouse clicking the portion of the grid corresponding to the desired waypoint location.