Raytheon Pathfinder ECDIS Operator's Manual page 251

8.2.1.5 Datum Conversion of Waypoints
When entering waypoints by specifying coordinates, the waypoints are always
converted to WGS 1984 coordinates (see chapter 8.2.1.3). In the Edit Route
dialog the waypoints of the waypoints list can be displayed in another datum.
The datum conversion is only a display. It will not change the
waypoint's coordinates. The stored waypoints remain unchanged
in WGS 1984 coordinates.
Procedure: (e.g. using the pop up window per cursor)
Step 1 Place the cursor on a waypoint and click on [Query] button.
Step 2 Select Change Primary Route entry. The Edit Route dialog box
Step 3 Click on the Change button. Select the datum to which you want the
Step 4 Select the waypoint whose datum you want to convert.
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Figure: 1−15 Rhumb Line Vs. a Great Circle Route
The pop up window appears.
appears.
waypoint to be converted. Click on the OK button (see Figure: 1−16).
The new coordinates will be displayed at the upper right hand side of
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larger distance.
shortest way.
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