Technical Note: how to use “downloaded charts” folder

 MaxSea: version : TimeZero v1.9 / v1.1.1

 Windows: Windows XP / Windows Vista / Windows 7
 Update: February 2012

How to use the “downloaded charts” folder

Every mm3d Chart Pack can be downloaded online from the Mapmedia Catalog. The Chart pack
encloses various compressed chart files that are downloaded individually. The “My
MaxSea\Downloaded charts” folder can be used to simplify their installation.

Note: downloaded data are zipped files and can be opened directly in MaxSea without unzipping them before.

“Downloaded Charts” Folder

To install charts files, it is recommended to close MaxSea

TimeZero and move these files in :

"My Documents/My MaxSea/Downloaded Charts".

When starting the software, it automatically scans this folder and

warn you if you want to install the charts:
 Click on the “Install All” button to install simultaneously all
available files.
 Click on the “Install” button to control and install each file
individually.
 Click on the “Ignore” button to cancel the installation. This
can be useful if you want to pre-install charts before receiving
the codes. As soon as you receive them, MaxSea can
automatically complete the installation itself.

When clicking the “Install” or “Install All” button, MaxSea

automatically unzips the files and transfer them to the correct
location.

Even though it slows down its usage, you can use the software
during the installation process. The installation process is
displayed in the notification bar in yellow.

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For each file successfully installed, a window appears. Just click on

the “OK” Button.

Note: When the installation is over, the files are automatically removed from the "Downloaded Charts" folder.

Error messages and installation issues

In the following cases, we will see that the installation cannot be completed and then the "downloaded charts" folder cannot
be emptied.

1. The downloaded file is damaged.

In this case you have to delete the file, and try to download it
again.

2. You don’t have the corresponding unlock code (UC).

First, MaxSea unzips the file and asks you for the UC code.
You must then check the downloaded chart reference
corresponds to the one you ordered. (Refer to the order
confirmation email).

Check carefully the chart version number.

For example, the raster chart SDR914P01MAP03.dbr, is

different from the SDR914P01MAP01. Both charts have a
different UC code.

3. The file is not an “mm3d” format file.

This folder is reserved to mm3d charts files. it shouldn’t be

used for other type of files.
When launching MaxSea TimeZero, the software detects the
chart files in the “Downloaded Chart” folder, and warns you
of its installation. If the file cannot be installed, then it can be
deleted by simply clicking on the "Delete" button. Otherwise
you have to click on "Ignore" and remove manually the file.

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Where can I find my charts after installation?

MaxSea will automatically unzip the files and transfer them to the corresponding subdirectory in the “MaxSea Int\DATA”
folder.

Type Extension Folder

Raster charts *.DBR C:\ProgramData\MaxSea Int\DATA\Raster
Vector charts *.DBV C:\ProgramData\MaxSea Int\DATA\S57
Aerial photos *.DBA C:\ProgramData\MaxSea Int\DATA\Ortho
3D data *.DBT C:\ProgramData\MaxSea Int\DATA\Terrain

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