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Northstar
This support utility is available to upload and download Northstar GPSs. You also have the option of using NorthStar's
own loader (DB_LOAD). If you use DB_LOAD.EXE, use the SeaMarks import/export routines to get the file created
by it.
Introduction
The NorthStar loader is intended to upload and download waypoint files to and from NorthStar GPSs like the 941/951
and maybe the 961. It may work on the 6000i also. It is a module that is used by the SeaMarks program as a utility and
is normally loaded as a support file during installation. It can create a dBase III style file of the downloaded waypoints
in the format of the SeaMarks program. It can also take such a file and upload it to the NorthStar. This utility can also
be used independently from the SeaMarks program to enable upload and download of the NorthStar to a universally
recognized file format (dBase III). You need a WA215 interface cable to connect the NorthStar to the PC. Call your
NorthStar dealer if you need one.
Rules
The Northstar stores waypoints by NAME in alphabetical order. Names are the search key for the Northstar. This
means that no two NAMEs can be the same. NAMEs are 6 characters long and follow certain rules.
Saved waypoints' NAMEs begin with a dash and have a specific description generated by the unit
NAMEs that are only 4 characters long are associated with saved routes.
If, on uploading, the NAMES are linked to the waypoint numbers, the Northstar loader utility will create NAMEs that
are the waypoint number in your list. I.e. 001, 002, 002,…….999
This will keep the waypoints in the same order as your printed list and look good on the display.
If there are residual waypoints in the Northstar, the waypoint numbers will start at that number and increment upwards
from there. You might have to set the NAMES in the program to avoid duplicates. It is better to download what you
have in the GPS and combine it with your new data for uploading. That way, you can erase all the points in the GPS
before uploading and be sure there are no duplicates.
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