Routes - Raymarine gS Series Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

17.2 Routes

A route is a series of waypoints typically used to
assist with passage planning and navigation.
A route is displayed on screen as a series of
waypoints linked by a line.
Route features
There are a range of route features for building,
navigating and managing routes.
The route features allow you to:
• Build and save a route for use when required
(stored in the route list).
• Navigate (follow) routes.
• Manage and edit routes stored on the system.
• Build a route from an existing track.
Route features are accessed from the chart
application:
• by selecting an existing route.
• by using the Build Route option from the chart
context menu.
• by using the Chart application menu: Menu >
Navigate > Follow Route or Build Route.
Note: The Route List can also be accessed from
the homescreen by selecting My Data and then

Routes.

Route building
A route can consist of a combination of:
• New waypoints
• existing waypoints
• an existing track
As each waypoint is added, it is assigned an index
number corresponding to its position in the route
and drawn on the chart using the currently specified
symbol. The following should be noted:
• When a route is being built it is not active and does
not affect any current navigation.
• You cannot save a new route if any of the
waypoints within it are currently active.
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks
Building a route
You can build a route on a touchscreen multifunction
display by following the steps below.
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From the chart application:
1. Select and hold a location on screen.
The chart context menu is displayed.
2. Select Build Route.
The build route menu is displayed.
3. Select a location on screen to be the starting
position.
4. Select relevant locations to place subsequent
waypoints in order.
The route is saved and displayed as each
waypoint is placed.
5. When complete select Finish Build.
The finish route build pop up message is
displayed.
6. Select Follow to immediately follow the route. or
7. Select Edit to change the route name or change
the route color. or
8. Select Exit to save the route and return to the
chart application.
Note: If you place a waypoint at the wrong
position, select Undo Waypoint from the Route
Menu.
Building a route
From the chart application:
1. Select Menu.
2. Select Navigate.
3. Select Build Route.
The build route menu is displayed.
4. Select Place Wpt.
5. Using the Joystick select a location on screen.
6. Press the Ok button to place the first waypoint
in the route.
7. Use the Joystick and the Ok button to place
subsequent waypoints.
The route is saved and displayed as each
waypoint is placed.
8. When your route is complete select Finish Build.
The finish route build pop up message is
displayed.
9. Select Follow to immediately follow the route. or
10. Select Edit to change the route name or change
the route color. or
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