View menu
The “Route Up” option will use the bearing of the active waypoint, instead of the GPS “Course Over Ground” for chart orientation, if a waypoint is active.
Improvements
If the vessel’s AIS transponder provides heading, it can be used to orient the vessel icon. Select “Heading is from”: “Instruments” in MacENC Preferences for “Boat icon”.
In MacENC Preferences, “Request a GRIB file” section, you can check the “Manual” box to manually send the GRIB file request email. When the box is unchecked, the sending is automatic.
The GPS window can be used to display the vessel’s own AIS information. Select “Type”: “IP Only” in the “Parameters” drawer.
In the View menu, if, in addition to the “Centered” option, the “Position> Adapted to the road” option is checked, MacENC centers the map on the active road by adapting the scale proportionally.
In the menu View> Objects “Larger Text” increases the size of text and navaids for Navionics charts.
In the menu View> Objects “Light sectors” activates the display of the colors of the light sectors (Navionics charts).
Improved display of GRIB forecasts containing ocean currents or tidal currents (eg TideTech).
Weather forecast
Addition of an input field in MacENC Preferences to enter the email address allowing you to request GRIB files.