Unified Charts mid 2024 modifications

We've just updated the Unified Charts USBs and download iso images...

We're always looking for ways to make things more "Plug and Play" for our customers. So we've modified our Unified Chart packages, (download or USB versions) to include a built in instant display system for the charts in Windows.

When you've activated the chartset and/or run "RunMe" to unlock them, a built in portable version of OpenCPN will start (takes about 20 seconds to settle in). You will be looking at your charts within a minute of starting. This is about as "Plug and Play" as it gets.

It's been pre setup for image quality and chart directories. You can straight away make routes, waypoints, etc..and save locally. Disadvantage: Because it's running from a CD type drive, any changes made within the program itself (like adding a GPS) will NOT be remembered the next time you use it.

For real time use at sea, you should install the Nav program locally on your machine, and set it up with the unlocked charts.

Once you've set up an installed nav program, simply close the built in demo program and use your own one on start up.

Those who have the 2024 download .iso version, if you're happy with it "as is", no need to do anything. If you want to update an existing working 2024 .iso you can simply re-download the .iso image.. and replace your existing old .iso with the new one. No unlock code needed.