Open CPN charts

[Koeketiene]

I currently use Navionics on my tablet for navigation.

However, IMHO Navionics has gone downhill since they were taken over by Garmin.

I previously used Open CPN on my laptop (many, many years ago) so since there's now also an app I thought I'd give it a go.

But I do seem to find it hard to find recent charts.

Where/how to find them?

TIA

 

[DanLXIX]

You get charts from o-charts

 

[MM5AHO]

I use Open CPN and get a new set of charts every year from "Visit my Harbour". £27 for a complete set of UK charts. (no connection, just happy customer)

 

[st599]

o-charts, their entire business model is charts for Open CPN

 

[ash2020]

I just loaded OpenCPN on my Android tablet and I cannot find out how to download my o-charts purchase. I've followed the instructions but it doesn't recognise the o-charts shop URL.

 

[Hoolie]

You get charts from o-charts

Yep. I have Mediterranean France and Spanish charts for the western Med regularly updated for free during the first year of validity. O-charts was specifically set up and run by the OpenCPN development team to provide up-to-date and legitimate charts based on the various hydrographic organisations.

 

[Hoolie]

I just loaded OpenCPN on my Android tablet and I cannot find out how to download my o-charts purchase. I've followed the instructions but it doesn't recognise the o-charts shop URL.

Contact o-charts directly via their website as they have a reputation for being very helpful!

 

[ash2020]

Contact o-charts directly via their website as they have a reputation for being very helpful!

Thank you. I will try that.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

I just loaded OpenCPN on my Android tablet and I cannot find out how to download my o-charts purchase. I've followed the instructions but it doesn't recognise the o-charts shop URL.

You have to use the paid version of OpenCPN, not the free one.

 

[ash2020]

You have to use the paid version of OpenCPN, not the free one.

I am using the paid version. I've worked it out now. UK charts installed. I'm finding the interface bit clunky compared to Navionics.

 

[dunedin]

I am using the paid version. I've worked it out now. UK charts installed. I'm finding the interface bit clunky compared to Navionics.

Yes, whilst people grumble about Garmin / Navionics, the reason it is the market leader is that it generally is simple and effective.

 

[DanLXIX]

I am using the paid version. I've worked it out now. UK charts installed. I'm finding the interface bit clunky compared to Navionics.

Yep, the interface on the Android version is horrific, but it mostly works well. The worst bits are the menus and the dashboard options.

 

[Koeketiene]

Yes, whilst people grumble about Garmin / Navionics, the reason it is the market leader is that it generally is simple and effective.

The only reason I'm considering switching from Navionics to an alternative was that Garmin removed the possibility to plan my routes on PC and then have them synced to my tablet.

Navionics Chart Viewer Website "Decommissioned" by Garmin. What happened? 2025 Update

 

[Sticky Fingers]

The only reason I'm considering switching from Navionics to an alternative was that Garmin removed the possibility to plan my routes on PC and then have them synced to my tablet.

Navionics Chart Viewer Website "Decommissioned" by Garmin. What happened? 2025 Update

You can run the Android version of Navionics on your PC using Bluestacks Android emulator.

 

[Sticky Fingers]

Link:

Download and run Navionics® Boating on PC & Mac (Emulator)

 

[BCsailor]

I just loaded OpenCPN on my Android tablet and I cannot find out how to download my o-charts purchase. I've followed the instructions but it doesn't recognise the o-charts shop URL.

First to check:
Is your Android OpenCPN app the official (and paid) Dave Register version (and uptodate)? MUST be this to work with o-charts!

(The old free version by Maison Automatique is hopelessly out of date.)

Second: make sure you have the latest "o-charts" plugin (NOT the old "oesenc" plugin).

How to download: settings, charts, o-charts... will take you to o-charts website to purchase charts.