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INTRODUCTION...................................................................………....................................……………..….. 03 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 INSTALLATION…………………………………………………………………...………………………………….. 04 Recommended Requirements for PC/PRINTERS & MATERIALS……………………………………………… 04 Installation Procedure………………………………………………………………………………………………… 04 Installation Procedure using the ‘RUN AS’ command………………………………………………………... 05 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 CONFIGURATION……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 06 Import Core Database, Update and Licence Key ….………………………………………………………………06 Import Weekly Email Updates………………………………………………………………………………………. 07 Configuring Email, Web and Proxy Setup Options……………………………………………………………….. 08 Initialise Correction Log……………………………………………………………………………………………… 09 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 GETTING STARTED……………………………………………………………………………………………….… 10 Starting the Program……………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 10 Changing User…………………………………………………………………………………………………...……. 10 The Voyager Interface…………………………………………………………………………………………….….. 10 5. 5.1 5.2 UPDATING VOYAGER DATA………………………………………………………………………………….….. 11 Update Data (Web Service)……………………………………………………………………………………..…… 11 Update Data (Email Service)…………………………………………………………………………………...……. 11 6. 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 INDEX CHARTS & PUBLICATIONS…………………………………………………………….………….…….. 12 Viewing Index Charts…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12 Searching Index Charts…………………………………………………………………………………………...…..12 Index Charts Reports…………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 12 Viewing Index Publications…………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 13 Searching Index Publications…………………………………………………………………………………..……. 13 Index Publications Reports…………………………………………………………………………………….…….. 13 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 INDEX CHART CORRECTIONS………………………………………………………………………………….…14 The Chart Correction Summary………………………………………………………………………………...…… 14 Viewing, Printing & Applying Corrections for a Single Chart……………………………………………….…….. 14 Viewing, Printing & Applying Weekly Corrections for All Charts…………………………………………………. 16 Active & Cancelled T&P Notices…………………………………………………………………………………….. 19 Chart Corrections Reports……………………………………………………………………………………..…….. 19 8. 8.1 8.2 8.3 NOTICE TO MARINERS………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 20 NTM Section II – Chart Corrections………………………………………………………………………………….20 NTM Sections I – III – IV – V – VI……………………………………………………………………………...……. 20 Viewing & Printing Weekly Amendments to Admiralty Publications………………………………………..…… 20 9. 9.1 9.2 CATALOGUE……………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. 21 Charts……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……. 21 Publications………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….. 21 10. GENERAL INFORMATION………………………………………………………………………………...……..… 21 11. 11.1 11.2 BACKUP & RESTORE………………………………………………………………………………………….…… 22 Creating a Backup…………………………………………………………………………………………………..… 22 Restoring the Database………………………………………………………………………………………………. 22 12. 12.1 12.2 HELP…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23 Frequently Asked Questions………………………………………………………………………………………….23 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…… 23 2 1. INTRODUCTION The Voyager software is an automated onboard chart management system that provides the mariner with a personalised database of charts, publications and Notices To Mariners (NTM’s) organised in a convenient folio system. The Voyager service provides weekly Notices to Mariners (NTMs) and Tracings via Internet or Email. The Voyager Data Server compresses the data before sending it to the user to reduce the file sizes to a minimum. The ship only receives the files relevant to its chart outfit, further reducing the file sizes. The Voyager service doesn't require any additional communication equipment thereby eliminating any hardware, installation and ongoing maintenance costs. All that's required is a Windows PC, colour inkjet printer and Internet or E-mail access. The Voyager software is installed on a Windows PC and can be updated using the following update methods. Web Service: The Web Service requires an Internet connection as the software connects directly to our dedicated Voyager web server database to synchronise the data and download any outstanding update files. The Web Service is by far the most intelligent and efficient way to update Voyager. E-mail service: The E-mail service doesn't require any complex pre-configuration as the updates can be sent to any email address. The updates are rolled up and split into pre-set file sizes then sent to the ships current email address. The crew then simply save the attachments and import the updates to Voyager from a folder, removable flash drive or CD. Voyager can be installed on a second computer, which can be used as a Backup system. If Voyager is installed on a backup PC that doesn't have Internet or email access the database can be updated via a folder, removable flash drive or CD. IMPORTANT NOTE: Please ensure that you notify TGNS when you purchase any charts or publications from other suppliers so that we can synchronise our central chart management database with your onboard Voyager data. This will also ensure that the new charts are displayed in your Voyager software and the corresponding corrections are supplied via email or web. 3 2. INSTALLATION Voyager can be installed on a Windows PC with email or Internet access when subscribing to the Voyager web service or E-mail service. Alternatively, Voyager can also be installed on a Windows PC without any Internet, email or network connectivity when subscribing to the E-mail service. 2.1 Recommended Requirements for PC/PRINTERS & MATERIALS For optimum results when viewing and printing material from TGNS Voyager please note the following: • • • • • • • • • • Windows 2000 or XP Service Pack 2 / Processor 1 GHz / 1 GB Ram / 1 GB free disk space Internet or E-mail access for updating Adobe Acrobat Reader (Version 7.0 or later) If printing text or monochrome NM Blocks, the minimum specification is an Ink-jet or good quality Laser Postscript printer with at least 6 MB of memory ensuring the Postscript printer driver is installed. For colour NM Blocks a good quality Inkjet/Laser printer with 300 dpi resolution or greater is required. If using an inkjet printer ensure the setting is set to 'Dithered screening' Printed colour copies should be compared with the screen image to ensure that all the colours have reproduced correctly; printer resolution and ink density may need to be adjusted to obtain the desired results. Ensure the colour ink cartridge is in accordance with the printer manufacturer's specifications. Minimum paper specification for printing Colour NM Blocks is International paper size A4, thickness/weight 80 gsm. When printing files from voyager, please disable 'Page Scaling' or 'Shrink to Fit' in printer settings and ensure the 'Fit to Page' icon in the Adobe Acrobat print menu is switched off before printing. 2.2 Installation Procedure: • Log on to Windows as an administrator or as a user with administrator privileges. Please refer to section 2.3 for instructions on how to use the ‘RUN AS’ command to install Voyager as an Administrator. • Insert Voyager CD-Rom into the CD drive. If the ‘TGNSVoyager Setup’ does not start automatically after a few seconds, run the ‘Setup.exe’ file from the root directory of the TGNS Voyager CD (e.g. ‘E:\Setup.exe’ if your CD drive is ‘E’). • The ‘TGNSVoyager Setup’ will prompt you to install prerequisite software ‘.Net 2 Framework’ and ‘Crystal Reports for .NET Framework 2.0’ if it is not already installed. Click ‘Accept’ to install the components. 4 • The ‘TGNSVoyager Setup’ will then prompt you to install the Voyager software from the CD. Click ‘Next >’ select ‘I Agree’ and click ‘Next >’ again. • The default installation folder for Voyager is ‘C:\Program Files\TGNS\TGNS Voyager’. To install to this folder click ‘Next >’. To install to a different location click ‘Browse’ and select the desired installation folder. Click ‘OK’ and click ‘Next >’. • Click ‘Next >’ to confirm the Installation and wait for the installation to complete and click ‘Close’ to exit. • Once the installation is complete, you can run Voyager from ‘Start\All Programs\TGNS\TGNS Voyager’. 5 • Once the TGNS Voyager software is loaded you will be prompted to login. Please enter your full name for correction log auditing requirements. 2.3 Installation Procedure using the ‘RUN AS’ command: If you wish to then run Voyager as another windows user without administrative rights then you must log out of Windows and log back in as the other user. • • • • • Insert Voyager CD-Rom into the CD drive. Right click on ‘Setup.exe’ file from the root directory of the TGNS Voyager CD (e.g. ‘D:\Setup.exe’ if your CD drive is ‘D’). Select 'Run As' from the 'Pop Up' menu. Select 'The Following User' from the 'Run As' properties window. Enter the Administrators 'Username' and 'Password' then click 'OK' 3. CONFIGURATION Before using the software you will need to activate and configure the software for your specific vessel. The steps below will guide you through applying your supplied user licence, configuring the software to use either the ‘Email Service’ or ‘Web Service’ for updating, loading the core database and latest updates and finally initialising the correction log. 3.1 Import Core Database, Update and Licence Key • Select ‘Import Updates’ from the ‘File’ menu. Browse to the ‘CoreDatabase’ folder located on the TGNS Voyager software CD (e.g. ‘E:\ CoreDatabase’ if your CD drive is ‘E’) then Click ‘OK’ This folder contains the Core Database, latest weekly update and your Licence Key. • Voyager will prompt you to import your Licence key. Select ‘Yes’ from the pop up message to import the licence. • Voyager will then proceed to import the Core Database and your vessels specific data. The progress bar located at the bottom left corner of the software will begin the import routine. Please wait until the Import is complete and the updating Database pop-up screen closes. (The import routine can take 10-15 minutes to complete) 6 3.2 Import Weekly Email Updates • Import E-mail Updates: You may have received Voyager updates via email prior to installing the software. Voyager updates are sent every Thursday. Save all received email update files to a folder or removable disk. Select ‘Import Updates’ from the ‘File’ menu and browse to the folder or removable disk containing the Voyager updates previously saved from your email inbox and click ‘OK’. • Validate Updates: You can now check that Voyager is updated to the latest week by selecting ‘Weekly Corrections’ from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. Select the latest year and week from the drop down ‘Year’ and ‘Week’ filter and select Tracings from the ‘Preview’ menu. 7 3.3 Configuring Setup Options • Configuring (E-mail Service) Update Method: If you subscribe to the email service then select ‘Setup Options’ from the ‘Tools’ menu and select ‘Email’ as your ‘Update Method’ This will disable the ‘Configure’ button. Click ‘Apply’ then click ‘OK’ • Configuring (Web Service) Update Method: Select ‘Setup Options’ from the ‘Tools’ menu and select ‘Web Service’ as your ‘Update Method’. Click ‘Configure’ to open the ‘Web Service Settings’ and select your Agent from the ‘Agent’ drop down list. Select the number of weeks to look back for data. (1 week is the recommended default requirement). Select ‘Use PDF Compression’ to enable smaller files sizes during download. • Configuring Proxy Server Settings: If you access the Internet through a proxy server, select ‘Use Proxy’ and enter the required ‘Proxy Settings’ (Please contact your IT Department for the Proxy Server settings) • Address (host name or IP address) of your proxy server machine. • Port number the proxy server uses to accept HTTP connections (usually port 80). • Username and Password for the Proxy Server if required. • The proxy server must be configured to permit HTTP file downloads, and allow connections to the Voyager Web Server http://www.tgnsvoyager.com. Click ‘OK’ and click ‘Apply’ then click ‘OK’ 8 3.4 Initialise Correction Log • Initialising the correction log will mark all corrections in the Voyager database as applied for the selected year and week. Select ‘Initialise Correction Log’ from the ‘Tools > Database’ menu. Select the ‘Year’ and ‘Week’ of the latest applied corrections from the drop down list and click ‘Initialise’. • You can now check the correction summary for your vessels index by selecting ‘Correction Summary’ from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. Select the latest year from the drop down ‘Year’ filter to display the status of your Index specific corrections for the selected year. You can then sort the grid view in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. 9 4. GETTING STARTED 4.1 Starting the Program • If the Voyager software does not run automatically then you can launch Voyager from ‘Start\All Programs\Jargoon\TGNS Voyager’. • Once the TGNS Voyager software is loaded you will be prompted to login. Please enter your full name for correction log auditing requirements. 4.2 Changing User • To change user when the program is open, select ‘Login’ from the ‘File’ Menu. Enter your User Name and click the ‘Login’ button. 4.3 The Voyager Interface Browser – The TGNS Voyager database browser consists of a tree view on the left-hand pain showing the available tables in the database and a grid view on the right hand pain showing the details of the currently selected table. Each table may be customised to a user view by selecting a column and a filter value. This may be further sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. Tree View Navigation – The Tree-View navigation control simplifies the users browsing experience. The browser consists of a Tree-View on the left-hand pane showing the available tables in the database and a grid view on the right hand pane showing the details of the selected table. 10 5. UPDATING VOYAGER DATA 5.1 Update Data (Web Service) See section 3.4 for how to configure the Web Service This option updates the core database and downloads the NTM’s applicable to your index. The Voyager database can be updated by selecting ‘Update Data’ from the ‘Tools’ menu. The update will be stored separately in the configured database folder. This update will consist of all changes made to the master database since the core database was published and all the individual specialised folios for the vessel. It is recommended that the core database be updated weekly from Voyager Data Server to coincide with the weekly Notices to Mariners. However each update from the Web Data Server will be cumulative so should no Internet connection be available for a period then a single update is all that is required. 5.2 Update Data (Email Service) See section 3.4 for how to configure the Email Service. This function imports the Voyager email updates via a folder, removable flash drive or CD. Browse to the folder or removable flash drive containing the Voyager updates previously saved from your email inbox and click ‘OK’. You can also import the initial Voyager update stored in the update folder located on the Voyager CD. 11 6. INDEX CHARTS & PUBLICATIONS Charts – This section contains your personalised active chart index organised in a convenient folio system. You can access the properties of each chart by right clicking on the chart and selecting ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the chart to open the chart properties. The Chart Properties allows you to access all NTM’s and Tracings applicable to that chart and can be printed off as and when required. 6.1 Viewing the Charts in your index • Expand the ‘Charts’ folder on the Tree-View Navigation control to view all folios • Click on any folio to display its charts in the grid view. 6.2 Searching for a chart in your index • Select ‘My Charts’ from the ‘Search’ Menu • • In the Search window select the column to search (e.g. ChartNumber) and enter the item you wish to search for. Click Go 6.3 Chart Index Reports The Following Chart Index reports can be produced from the Voyager software: Folio Details Folio Charts Numerical Charts A list of all folios in your index A list of all charts grouped in folios and ordered by consecutive number A list of all charts order by chart number To view these reports select the required item from the ‘Reports’ Menu 12 Publications – This table contains your personalised active publications organised into sections. You can access the properties of each publication by right clicking on the publication and selecting ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the publication to open the properties. 6.4 Viewing the Pubs in your index • Expand the ‘Publications’ folder on the Tree-View Navigation control to view all folios. • Click on any folio to display its publications in the grid view. 6.5 Searching for a publication in your index • Select ‘My Publications’ from the ‘Search’ Menu • • In the Search window select the column to search (e.g. Code) and enter the item you wish to search for. Click Go 6.6 Publication Reports The Following Publication Index reports can be produced from the Voyager software: Publications A list of all publications in your index grouped by publication sections. To view this report select ‘Publications’ from the ‘Reports’ Menu 13 7. INDEX CHART CORRECTIONS Chart Correction Summary – This section contains your weekly NTM’s applicable to your chart index. Your weekly NTM’s are filtered by Year, Week and Folio and can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties of each NTM by right clicking on your selection and clicking ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the NTM to open the NTM properties. The NTM Properties contains a link to the applicable Tracing and can be printed off as and when required. You can also preview and print all chart corrections, tracings and blocks filtered by Year, Week and Folio number. Please refer to the instructions below for printing index specific Tracing or Blocks. 7.1 Viewing the Chart Correction Summary • • Select ‘Correction Summary’ from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. Select the latest year from the drop down ‘Year’ filter. The status of your index specific corrections for the selected year will now be displayed. The displayed table can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. For each week the Correction Summary displays the total amount of chart corrections relating to the ship’s index. The amount of corrections that have not yet been recorded as applied ‘Index Total To Do’ and the amount that have been recorded as applied ‘Index Total Done’. There is also a status indicator that will change from ‘Incomplete’ to ‘Complete’ when all corrections for that week have been recorded as applied. 7.2 Viewing, Printing & Applying Corrections for a single chart 7.2.1 Selecting a Chart • Select the relevant chart folio from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. • Click on the required chart to make your selection. 14 7.2.2 Displaying Chart Corrections • Right click on the data grid and select ‘Details’ The resulting window will display a list of all corrections applicable to the selected chart along with a preview of the currently selected correction. 7.2.3 Viewing Chart Corrections • • Click on the required correction to make your selection. Right click on the Data Grid and select ‘Details’ This method can also be used to view any associated Tracings, Blocks, Depth Tables or Cautionary Notes. 15 7.2.4 Recording Chart Corrections as applied. To mark a chart correction as applied • • View the Chart Corrections as shown in part 7.2.3 Click on the box in the applied column of the relevant correction This will place a tick inside the box in the applied column, which indicated that the correction has been done. The ‘ModifiedDateTime’ and ‘ModifiedBy’ column are automatically updated to show when the correction was marked as applied and who done so. The Correction Summary will also be updated to reflect this change. 7.3 Viewing, Printing & Applying Weekly Corrections for All Charts 7.3.1 Display Weekly Chart Correction List • Select ‘Weekly Corrections’ from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. • Make the relevant selection using the ‘Year’, ‘Week’ and ‘Folio’ drop down filter controls 16 The viewing pane will now display all relevant chart corrections for the vessel’s index according to the selection you have made. 7.3.2 View Weekly Chart Corrections • Select ‘Preview’ drop down control • From the drop down menu make one of the relevant selections: Chart Corrections Tracings Blocks Depth Tables Cautionary Notes Active Temporary & Preliminary Notices Cancelled Temporary & Preliminary Notices All chart corrections as per your selection. All Tracings as per your selection All Blocks as per your selection All Depth Tables as per your selection All Cautionary Notes as per your selection All Active T&P Notices as per your selection All Cancelled T&P Notices as per your selection 17 7.3.3 Print Weekly Chart Corrections • Select File > Print Note: To ensure files are printed to the correct scale, please follow any printer setting warnings displayed. 7.3.4 Recording Applied Corrections To mark a chart correction as applied • • Go to ‘Weekly Chart Correction List’ as shown in part 4.5.2 Click on the box in the applied column of the relevant correction This will place a tick inside the box in the applied column, which indicated that the correction has been done. The ‘ModifiedDateTime’ and ‘ModifiedBy’ column are automatically updated to show when the correction was marked as applied and who done so. The Correction Summary will also be updated to reflect this change. 18 7.4 Temporary & Preliminary Notices In Addition to the Weekly Corrections the Chart Correction Summary also holds sections IA – Active T’s & P’s and IA –Cancelled T’s & P’s which give details on all Temporary & Preliminary Notices specific to your index. 7.4.1 Viewing Active T’s & P’s This table contains all Active T’s & P’s specific to your index. This table can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties by selecting the required NTM. 7.4.2 Viewing Cancelled T’s & P’s This table contains all Cancelled T’s & P’s specific to your index. This table can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties by selecting the required NTM. 7.5 Chart Corrections reports The Following Chart Correction reports can be produced from the Voyager software: Correction Summary Weekly Correction List A full chart correction summary for all charts in your index A chart correction list for all charts in a given week To view these reports select the required item from the ‘Reports’ Menu 19 8 NOTICE TO MARINERS 8.1 NTM Section II - Chart Corrections This table contains a list of all available weekly NTM’s. Chart Corrections are filtered by Year, Week and Folio and can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties of each NTM by right clicking on your selection and clicking ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the NTM to open the NTM properties. The NTM Properties contains the NTM data and Tracing applicable to that chart if it is contained within your personalised chart index. 8.2 NTM Sections I – III – IV – V – VI This table contains all remaining sections of the NTM filtered by Year and Week and can be sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can open the required section by right clicking on your selection and clicking ‘details’ from the menu. You can also double click on the required section to open the PDF file. 8.3 Viewing & Printing Weekly Amendments to Admiralty Publications Follow the below instructions to view a list of Corrections to Admiralty Publications for a chosen week. • Select ‘NTM Sections I - III - IV - V - VI’ from the ‘Tree-View navigation Control’ on the left-hand pane. Select the required Year and Week from the ‘Year’ and ‘Week’ filter controls. A list of the available Section I, III, IV, V & VI pdf files for the selected week will now be shown. • • On the list of NTM Sections, click on the Section you require. To print this section click on the ‘Print’ button in the preview window. 20 9. CATALOGUE 9.1 Charts This table contains a full list of all available charts. The table can be filtered by any of the values and sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties of each chart by right clicking on the chart and selecting ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the chart to open the chart properties. The Chart Properties allows you to access all NTM’s and Tracings applicable to that chart if it is contained within your personalised chart index. 9.2 Publications This table contains a full list of all available publications. The table can be filtered by any of the values and sorted in ascending or descending order by clicking on the required column header. You can access the properties of each publication by right clicking on the publication and selecting ‘Properties’ from the menu. You can also double click on the publication to open the publication properties. 9.3 Reports The Following Chart Index reports can be produced from the Voyager software: Withdrawn Charts Replaced Charts A list of all withdrawn charts in the Thomas Gunn chart catalogue A list of all replaced charts in the Thomas Gunn chart catalogue To view these reports select the required item from the ‘Reports’ Menu 10. GENERAL INFORMATION This section contains information regarding the voyager service such as Flag State Approval documents. 21 11. BACKUP AND RESTORE This function allows you to backup the Voyager database to a folder, removable disk or CD. Voyager can be installed on a second computer, which can be used as a Backup system. If Voyager is installed on a backup system that doesn't have Internet or email access the database can be restored/updated from a folder, removable disk or CD. 11.1 Creating a Backup • • • Select ‘Setup Options’ from ‘Tools’ menu to configure your backup location. Enter the file path location of your backup folder or removable flash drive into the ‘Backup Folder’ field. Select ‘OK’ • Select ‘Backup’ from the ‘Tools > Database’ menu to fully backup your Voyager database. 11.2 Restoring the Database • Select ‘Restore’ from the ‘Tools > database’ menu to fully restore your Voyager database. 22 12. HELP 12.1 Frequently Asked Questions Question Answer 12.2 Troubleshooting Problem Solution Fonts not being displayed in Voyager. In order to solve this problem. Please take the following steps: 1) Open your Window Explorer and locate C:\Windows folder. 2) Go inside of that folder and locate "Fonts" folder. 3) Open that folder and find file called "NMSyms(Truetype). 4) Double click to open that file. 5) Close it and try to open Voyager again. All symbols should be displayed correctly now Printed Tracings and Blocks not matching with charts. In your Adobe Reader Screen, click "File"->"Print". On the Print screen, please locate "Page Scaling" option. Please, set it to "None" and click OK to print tracing or block. The tracing should be printed in the right size now. You don't need to change these settings every time you print tracings or blocks as Adobe Reader will remember your last choice and will print everything with Scale set to "None". 23