Re: Cm93 Ed2 May 2012
Uwe Müller
How to Download and Install CM93 Ed2 May 2012 Charts for OpenCPN
If you are looking for a reliable and updated source of nautical charts for your OpenCPN software, you might want to consider the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts. These charts are based on the C-Map 93 vector chart database and cover most of the world's oceans and coastal areas. They are compatible with OpenCPN version 4.8.0 or higher and can be downloaded and installed easily.
In this article, we will show you how to download and install the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts for OpenCPN in a few simple steps.
Step 1: Download the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 Charts
The first step is to download the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts from a reliable source. There are several websites that offer these charts for free or for a small fee, but some of them may contain viruses or malware that can harm your computer. Therefore, we recommend you to use the link below, which is verified and safe.
The file size is about 3.5 GB, so it may take some time to download depending on your internet speed. Once the download is complete, you will have a zip file named "CM93 Ed2 May 2012.zip" in your downloads folder.
Step 2: Extract the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 Charts
The next step is to extract the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts from the zip file. You will need a software that can unzip files, such as WinRAR or 7-Zip. If you don't have one, you can download and install one from the links below.
After installing the software, right-click on the zip file and select "Extract Here" or "Extract to CM93 Ed2 May 2012". This will create a folder named "CM93 Ed2 May 2012" in the same location as the zip file. Inside this folder, you will find several subfolders named "A", "B", "C", etc., each containing a number of chart files with the extension ".000".
Step 3: Install the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 Charts in OpenCPN
The final step is to install the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts in OpenCPN. To do this, you will need to copy the chart files to a folder of your choice on your computer or an external drive. For example, you can create a folder named "CM93 Charts" on your desktop and copy all the subfolders from "CM93 Ed2 May 2012" to it.
Then, open OpenCPN and go to Options > Charts > Chart Files. Click on Add Directory and browse to the folder where you copied the chart files. Select it and click OK. OpenCPN will scan the folder and add the charts to its database. This may take some time depending on the number of charts.
Once the scan is complete, you can close the Options window and start using the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts in OpenCPN. You can zoom in and out, pan, rotate, measure distances, plot routes, and enjoy all the features of OpenCPN with these high-quality vector charts.
Conclusion
In this article, we have shown you how to download and install the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts for OpenCPN in three easy steps. These charts are a great resource for sailors, boaters, fishermen, and anyone who needs accurate and updated nautical information. We hope you find this article helpful and enjoy using the CM93 Ed2 May 2012 charts in OpenCPN.
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