Settings Tab

Settings

The Settings tab is used to control operation of SEAiq. Almost all settings can be accessed from this table and/or its sub-tables.

Store : Select this to purchase an in-app Upgrade to enable premium features, or to restore the upgrade if already purchased.
Display : Settings related to display.
Presets (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Setup and manage preset buttons.
Status Bar : Control behavior and appearance of the status bar.
Use Virtual Keyboard : Turn this on to display virtual keyboard when you touch a text area. This is only used on Microsoft Windows touch devices, for which Microsoft does not automatically open the virtual keyboard.
Units : Select units to use for depth, distance, speed, degrees, etc.

Pilot Setup (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Settings to adjust when boarding vessel.
Logbook (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Maintain logbook.
STM (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Enable use of STM function.
This function is overridden (temporarily disabled) when playing back NMEA recordings (Settings / Record & Playback), Virtual Boarding (Settings / Virtual Board), or using the simulator (Settings / Simulator).

Vessel Display : Settings for display of Own-Ship and AIS targets.
Own-Ship : Settings related to the display and size of Own-Ship.
Follow Mode : Follow Mode causes display to automatically track Own-Ship.
Routes & Waypoints : Settings related to use and display of Routes and Waypoints.
Meeting Points (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Control display and alarms for AIS Target Meeting Points.
Mariners Tools : Manage Mariners Tools. These include the following: Mariners Notes, Variable Range Markers, Electronic Bearing Lines, Clearing Lines, Fenders, Views, and Groups.
Tracks : Tracks record the movement of Own-Ship.
Docking (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Control display of Docking Aids to assist in docking large vessels.

Vector Charts : Manage appearance of vector charts.
Raster Charts : Control display of Raster Charts, BSB and KAP files. This includes charts based on satellite imagery.
IHO S-63 Charts : Set up and manage charts in the S-63 format.
Bathymetry & Overlays (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Control settings related to depth information and overlays.
Chart Sources : Menu of chart sources with automatic download and update support.

AIS Sharing : Connect to SEAiq's global AIS feed over the Internet.
NMEA & AIS : Set up and manage an external NMEA/AIS feed over WiFi.
AIS Network Feed (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Allows you to connect to a specific AIS network feed over the Internet.
Record & Playback (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Control settings related to recording NMEA/AIS feeds and playing them back.
Navicom Dynamics PPUs (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Settings related to configuring Navicom Dynamics PPUs.
AD Navigation PPUs (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Settings for configuring AD Navigation PPUs.
Trelleborg PPUs (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Settings for configuring Trelleborg PPUs.
AIS Virtual Board (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Allows an AIS target to be treated as Own-Ship.
AIS Vessel Select (Only SEAiq Pilot) : These settings are used for devices that are not directly connected to Own-Ship. These allow an AIS target to be selected to use as Own-Ship for purposes of determining MMSI, name, size, and AIS antenna position.

Tides & Currents : Manage settings related to tides and currents.
Waterway Guide : Enable this in order to display Waterway Guide markers. A database of markers will be downloaded. The markers are displayed when at display scale 1:500,000 or greater. You can turn off the setting to temporarily disable display of the markers.
The following types of markers are shown:
- Marinas
- Services
- Navigation Aids
- Anchorages
- Bridges
- Locks
Single-tap on a marker to select it. Double-tap to open more details. You can choose View in Browser to view the web page on Waterway Guide. The markers can be used when offline. The final step of viewing the Waterway Guide web page requires an internet connection.
This database may be updated as often as once per day.
Weather : Download and display weather data and GRIB files.
Sailing (All but SEAiq Pilot) : Aids for use when sailing.
Alarms & Sounds : Control over alarm settings.
Anchor Monitor : Set up and manage an anchor monitor.
Feeds (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Manage automatically downloaded internet data.
Simulator (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Simulate operation of vessel anywhere in the world, with optional simulated drift.

Application : Shows the specific software version you are running.
Version : The current version of SEAiq
Online Documentation : Use this to accesss detailed documentation online. You can find the same documentation by pressing the Help (?) button in various menu bars.
Contact Us : Press the button to send us an email. Some basic information is filled out, such as the app and version you are running and the current location being displayed. Diagnostic information is also attached. We do our best to respond promptly to comments ann questions sent to us.
SEAiq Web Site : A link to the http://seaiq.com web site.
Review in Store : Rate this app in the AppStore.
Enterprise Subscription (Only SEAiq Pilot) : Manage SEAiq account.
Administration : This sub-menu is used for customization and backup/restore.
Advanced Settings : Additional settings that are not needed by the typical user.
Licenses : Licenses for software used in SEAiq.