PolarView NS: Complete Guide to Features and Setup

Top 10 Tips and Tricks for Getting More from PolarView NS

1. Keep charts up to date: Regularly use the Chart Downloader to fetch the latest raster/vector charts and ENC updates before every voyage.
2. Use GRIB weather files: Import GRIBs for wind, pressure, waves and currents to plan routes that avoid adverse weather and save fuel.
3. Set up tides & currents: Enable the Tide Manager and load local tide tables so ETA and under-keel clearance estimates are accurate.
4. Create and save route templates: Build reusable route templates (waypoints, speeds, safety buffers) for common passages to save setup time.
5. Optimize overlays: Toggle day/night, vector/raster and transparency settings to reveal needed navigation detail without clutter.
6. Leverage instruments panel: Enable GPS, AIS, speed and heading instruments to monitor live vessel data and detect discrepancies early.
7. Use route simulation: Run the live ship simulation to test routes against weather/tide forecasts and identify bottlenecks or hazards.
8. Manage charts for low bandwidth: Pre-download required chart tiles and switch to low-bandwidth map modes when operating with slow connections.
9. Export/import data: Export routes, tracks and images (PNG/KMZ) for backup, sharing with crew or importing into other planning tools.
10. Consult the manual & support: Reference the built-in user manual for advanced settings (ENC permissions, instrument calibration) and check PolarView forums or support for regional chart tips.