The currently examined element is indicated by a green outline and numbering. Explanations will be provided in this window. After reviewing the information, click the 'Next' button or follow the instructions. If you wish to go back to the previous step, click 'Back'. If you decide to finish the study prematurely or choose another section, click 'End'.

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In the 'MENU' section, you'll find a list of program settings. This section allows users to customize and adjust various parameters according to their preferences and operational needs. Configuring these settings is essential for tailoring the program to specific requirements and ensuring optimal functionality.

Click on the 'MENU' icon to open Config menu.

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Click on the 'Profiles' heading to access the advanced settings section.

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The Profiles section in the ECDIS program allows users to create, save, and manage different system setting profiles. This is useful for quickly switching between various configurations that may be needed for different sailing conditions, types of vessels, or operator preferences. In the Profiles section, users can create new profiles tailored to specific tasks and delete unnecessary ones. The system initially comes with a pre-installed "By Default" profile, which contains the standard program settings.

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The Save Profile button in the Profiles section is designed to save the current program settings as a new profile. This allows the user to lock in all current configurations so that they can quickly switch back to them later without manually changing each setting again. This way, multiple profiles can be created for different situations, sailing conditions, or individual preferences, and switched between as needed.
Key functions of the Save Profile button:

• Saving current settings: Capturing all active parameters and configurations.
• Creating new profiles: Allowing the creation and naming of new profiles that can be easily accessed in the future.
• Simplifying the setup process: Saving time and effort by quickly switching between saved profiles.

Examples of use:

• Setting up a specific profile for open sea operations and saving it for future use.
• Creating a training profile with simplified settings for new operators.
• Saving a profile with special parameters for navigating in challenging weather conditions.

Click 'Save Profile' to continue.

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Type the desired name for the new profile in the provided text field. Click the OK button to complete the saving process.

Click 'OK' to continue.

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The Load button in the Profiles section is designed to load a previously saved program settings profile. This allows the user to quickly switch between different system configurations without manually changing each setting. When you click the Load button, a submenu opens with options to choose what settings to load. This includes the ability to select specific parameters or settings from the profile you want to apply.

Click 'Load' to continue.

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The Load Palette option in the profile loading section is designed to load the color palette associated with the selected profile.
Enabling this option allows you to quickly apply pre-configured color schemes that may be optimized for different lighting conditions, such as daytime or nighttime, as well as for user preferences.

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The Load Positioning Source option in the profile loading section allows you to load positioning source settings associated with the selected profile. This means that when this option is enabled, the ECDIS system will automatically configure the data sources for determining the ship's position.
This is useful for ensuring accurate and consistent ship positioning, especially when switching profiles for different sailing zones or navigation conditions.

Click on the downward arrow to continue and save the settings.

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The Delete button in the profiles section is used to remove the selected profile from the list of available profiles in the ECDIS program. This function is essential for managing and optimizing the set of profiles, allowing you to delete unnecessary or outdated profiles that are no longer required for navigation. Using this button helps maintain the system's relevance and usability by ensuring quick access to only the necessary profiles.

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