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'''This English WIKI page is not completely finished but will be very soon. Sorry for the inconvenience'''
 
 
= Project's goals=
 
= Project's goals=
  
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QtVlm is a routing and a navigation software for sailing boats. QtVlm can be used in two modes:
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* '''Virtual Racing''' designed to manage and pilot virtual boats from [http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org '''Virtual loup de mer'''] VLM virtual races.
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* '''Real Boats''' connected (or not) to a GPS device. A specific and '''complete documentation for real mode''' is available [http://download.meltemus.com/qtvlm/qtVlm_documentation_en.pdf '''here''']
  
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This project is located at [http://www.sf.net/projects/qtvlm Sourceforge]
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QtVlm uses boat polar diagrams and grib weather files, and includes
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* ''Routing'' module (isochrons method), 
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* ''Route'' module respectively allowing route optimization and waypoints management.  
  
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QtVlm is a graphical interface for managing and piloting virtual boats [http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org Virtual loup de mer]. It can also be used for '''real boats''', connected to a GPS.
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Last news and announcements are posted here [http://www.virtual-winds.org/forum/qtvlm qtVlm forum]
  
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QtVlm includes a routing module (isochrons method), and a route module allowing an easy waypoint manipulation and optimization.  
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English Discussion Thread on Cruiser's Forum
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[http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f121/free-routing-software-qtvlm-74738.html qtVlm Free Routing Software]
  
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Last news and annoncements here (in french) [http://www.virtual-winds.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=6638&view=findpost&p=180191 qtVlm forum]
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See installation notes below for Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspberry. An Android and an iOS version are also available on the respective store.
  
 
= Installation =
 
= Installation =
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== Windows Installation==
 
== Windows Installation==
  
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* Download last full version including maps [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/win_exe-3.2-3-full.zip win_exe-3.2-3-full], unzip it where you want.
 
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* Download last update [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/win_exe-3.2-7_32bits.zip win_exe-3.2-7_32bits.zip] or depending on your hardware [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/win_exe-3.2-7_64bits.zip win_exe-3.2-7_64bits.zip], then unzip it in the same place, replacing all files.
 
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* You can then execute qtVlm with all its functionnalities. By default the application starts in French, but you can setup the language to English in the options menu.
 
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* A message will be displayed at application startup if a new version is available.
 
  
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* previous qtVlm versions are here: [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/index.php qtVlm for Windows]
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* Download last stable release [https://www.meltemus.fr/index.php/en/download/category/2-windows qtVlm for Windows] and launch application.
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* The installer will ask your choice, if you do not know, you can keep the default settings.
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* For maps you must select 'download maps' if you do not have them, or wait until the first execution of the program will ask you to  download the maps or to specify the folder where they are if you have already.
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* After installing, you can launch qtVlm user interface with all functions. Default language is French when starting, language can be modified to english on options menu.
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* A message will be displayed at application start up if a new release is available.
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to summary]]
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to summary]]
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* Download the last full version including maps [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/mac/qtVlm_app-3.2.3-full.zip qtVlm_app-3.2.3-full], unzip it where you want.
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* Download the last release [https://www.meltemus.fr/index.php/en/download/category/3-mac-os qtVlm for MacOS]
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* Download the last release [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/mac/qtvlm_app-3.2.7.zip qtvlm_app-3.2.7.zip], and unzip it in the same place, replacing all existing files.
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* Copy the dmg content somewhere, and you can start using qtVlm from there. Do not run qtVlm directly from the dmg, it won't work because the dmg is readonly.
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* You can then execute qtVlm with all its functionnalities. By default the application starts in French, but you can setup the language to English in the options menu.
 
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* Previous qtVlm versions are here: [http://www.virtual-winds.com/~oxygen/mac/ qtVlm for Macintosh]
 
  
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Thanks to Farangfrog for this compilation.
 
  
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to summary]]
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to summary]]
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== Linux Installation ==
 
== Linux Installation ==
  
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Download [https://www.meltemus.fr/index.php/en/download/category/4-linux qtVlm for Linux]
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Uncompress the file somewhere, and start qtVlm from there.
  
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'''Debian / Ubuntu :'''
 
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qtVlm is not available anymore in a depot. You will have to compile it yourself (see later).
 
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'''Autres linux :'''
 
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*If you don't have it already you should donwload and install the latest version of QT: [http://www.qtsoftware.com/downloads]. You must have at least QT 4.8.0.
 
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*Download qtVlm sources [http://qtvlm.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/qtvlm/trunk.tar.gz?view=tar]
 
  
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*Copy this archive in your /home. Right click and extract it.
 
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*Open a terminal or console or shell and move to trunk directory: ''cd trunk'', then compile qtVlm by typing ''make''. This can take several minutes.
 
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*Download maps and polars from here ([http://sourceforge.net/svn/?group_id=247045 qtVlm SVN])
 
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*Extract them and copy this in your trunk directory.
 
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Some maps and polars are missing, you need to add them manually:
 
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*Volvo 70 polar: [http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/Polaires/boat_VO70.csv] to be placed in /trunk/polar
 
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*For maps, you need to download this archive : [http://www.virtual-winds.com/maitai/newGshhs.zip]. Open it, take all the files in newGsHHs directory (ctrl+a, ctrl+c), and paste them in trunk/map/Gshhs, replacing all existing files.
 
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Your installation is complete and qtVlm should be operational.
 
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
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* qtVlm is a '''Grib Viewer''' (qtVlm is derived from zyGrib) and a '''routing software'''
 
* qtVlm is a '''Grib Viewer''' (qtVlm is derived from zyGrib) and a '''routing software'''
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* The possibility to download and load grib files from VLM (5 days), zyGrib (1 to 8 days) or SailDocs (1 to 16 days). QtVlm accepts many other grib sources.
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* Download and load grib files from VLM (5 days), zyGrib (1 to 8 days) or SailDocs (1 to 16 days). QtVlm accepts many other grib sources.
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* The possibility to display meteo faxes  
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* Display meteo faxes  
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* You can configure VLM player account and boats, or defined a real boat connected or not to a GPS
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* Two Modes:  [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode | ''Virtual Race Mode'']]: Configure VLM player account and boats, or [[Real_boat_management | ''Real Boat Management Mode'']]: Define a real boat connected or not to a GPS
 
* Send GPS trace to a port, for other applications (Google Earth, routing software, ...)
 
* Send GPS trace to a port, for other applications (Google Earth, routing software, ...)
 
* Define routes (succession of waypoints) with many options (route from boat or from a fix point, starting time, navigation mode, coast collision, etc)
 
* Define routes (succession of waypoints) with many options (route from boat or from a fix point, starting time, navigation mode, coast collision, etc)
 
* Calculate where you will be after a given time in several mode (fix TWA, fix heading, etc)
 
* Calculate where you will be after a given time in several mode (fix TWA, fix heading, etc)
 
* Move POIs and WPs (shift-click)
 
* Move POIs and WPs (shift-click)
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* '''create a routing''' and then convert it to a route.  
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* '''Create a routing''' and then convert it to a Route.  
 
* Display or not a Compass and the boat's polar on the map, with various options
 
* Display or not a Compass and the boat's polar on the map, with various options
 
* Display/Hide various object on the map
 
* Display/Hide various object on the map
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* Send orders to the selected boat
 
* Send orders to the selected boat
 
* Manage auto pilot [[qtVlm_autopilot_VLM|VLM Autopilot management]]
 
* Manage auto pilot [[qtVlm_autopilot_VLM|VLM Autopilot management]]
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* Define your VLM current WP with a simple click [["Mon WP"]]
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* Define your VLM current WP with a simple click [["Mon WP"/en|My WP]]
 
* QtVlm will import and display automatically gates and race's WPs from VLM
 
* QtVlm will import and display automatically gates and race's WPs from VLM
 
* Etc...
 
* Etc...
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
  
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= Quick startup=
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= Quick start up=
  
 
* First install the program
 
* First install the program
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* If you want to use qtVlm with VLM, you need to subscribe to VLM and to join a race on VLM site: http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/
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* If you want to use qtVlm with VLM (Virtual Loop du Mer) Virtual Racing, you need to:
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* Start QtVlm go to boat menu to define your account [[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/Barre_de_menu_de_QtVlm]]
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** Register in VLM (free) http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/
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** Join a race on VLM site (free): http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/
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** Start QtVlm go to boat menu to define your account [[qtVlm_menus#Boat Menu|(more help)]]
 
* In the toolbar select the boat you want to send order to (14) on [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]]
 
* In the toolbar select the boat you want to send order to (14) on [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]]
 
* You then need to load a Grib file from the Grib menu. To start with something select VLM grib. After download the grib is displayed. In the toolbar you can click on the arrows (7) and (9) on [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]] to change the date/time displayed.
 
* You then need to load a Grib file from the Grib menu. To start with something select VLM grib. After download the grib is displayed. In the toolbar you can click on the arrows (7) and (9) on [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]] to change the date/time displayed.
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Main qtVlm componants are visible in this image:
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Main qtVlm components are visible in this image:
  
 
* [[qtVlm_title_bar|qtVlm title bar]]
 
* [[qtVlm_title_bar|qtVlm title bar]]
 
* [[qtVlm menus|qtVlm menus]]
 
* [[qtVlm menus|qtVlm menus]]
 
* [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]]
 
* [[qtVlm_toolBar|qtVlm toolbar]]
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* [[QtVlm_componants|qtVlm componants]]
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* [[QtVlm_componants|qtVlm components]]
 
* [[qtVlm_statusBar|qtVlm status bar]]
 
* [[qtVlm_statusBar|qtVlm status bar]]
 
* [[qtVlm_maps|qtVlm maps]]
 
* [[qtVlm_maps|qtVlm maps]]
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= Tutorials =
 
= Tutorials =
  
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* [[qtVlm_Importing_a_grib|Importing a grib]]
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* [[qtVlm_Importing_a_grib|Loading a grib]]
 
* [[qtVlm_zoom_on_map|Zooming/Unzooming]], [[qtVlm_center_map|Center map]]
 
* [[qtVlm_zoom_on_map|Zooming/Unzooming]], [[qtVlm_center_map|Center map]]
 
* [[qtVlm_poi_mngt|POIs management]], [[qtVlm_create_a_POI|POI creation]], [[qtVlm_make_my_wp|make a POI the active WP]], [[qtvlm_assign_poi_to_route|Assign a POI to a route]], [[qtVlm_add_POIs_to_route|POIs and route]]
 
* [[qtVlm_poi_mngt|POIs management]], [[qtVlm_create_a_POI|POI creation]], [[qtVlm_make_my_wp|make a POI the active WP]], [[qtvlm_assign_poi_to_route|Assign a POI to a route]], [[qtVlm_add_POIs_to_route|POIs and route]]
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* [[qtVlm_autopilot_VLM|VLM Autopilot management]]
 
* [[qtVlm_autopilot_VLM|VLM Autopilot management]]
 
* '''[[Routing with qtVlm]]'''
 
* '''[[Routing with qtVlm]]'''
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* [[Traçer une estime grib de la route]]
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* [[qtVlm_grib_esteem|Drawing a grib Esteem]]
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* [[Visualiser les 60° Sud ou une porte de glace]]
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* '''[[Real boat management]]'''
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* [[Régler QtVlm pour gérer un 'vrai' bateau]]
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* [[qtVlm_meteo_faxes|Meteo faxes]]
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* [[Afficher un MétéoFax et le comparer avec un grib]]
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<!--* [[Router dans le passé (à postériori) avec des gribs anciens (archives)]]-->
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* [[Router dans le passé (à postériori) avec des gribs anciens (archives)]]
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* [[Tuto video pour qtVlm|video tutorial for qtVlm]]
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* [[Tuto video pour qtVlm]]
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* [[QtVlm Virtual Race Mode]] - Learning Mode
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** Refer to Quick Startup above. Install qtVlm
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** Register for a free account at the [[http://www.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php?&lang=en Vlm Virtual Loop du Mer website]]. [http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f121/vend-e-globe-round-the-world-race-92406.html#post1078328 Post Describing the process]- Create a page later.
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** On VLM also sign up for a race that will start soon.
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** Sign up for a race on the VLM website, then it will appear in qtVlm after you sign in using your VLM name and pass.
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** [[QtVlm_account_management]] Once you've signed up for a race log into VLM through qtVlm using your name (email) and pass.
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** [[QtVlm_boat_config]]  Name and configure your boat.
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** [[QtVlm_boat_parameters]] Learn about and set your boat parameters. (Polars will be assigned when you join a virtual race.
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Menus_and_Shortcuts_Reference |Menus and Shortcuts]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Download_a_Grib_File_first_-_Grib_Files_and_Use |Download a Grib File first - Grib Files and Use]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Make_a_Mark_or_POI_to_head_towards_and_Make_a_Barrier |Make a Mark or POI to head towards, or Make a Barrier]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Learn_about_the_Difference_between_a_Routing_and_a_Route |Learn about the Difference between a Routing and a Route]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Next_Create_a_Routing_-_Use_of_Routing_Create |Next Create a Routing - Use of Routing Create]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Convert_a_Routing_to_a_Route |Convert a Routing to a Route]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Simplify_and_Optimize_the_Route_-_Use_of_Route_Edit |Simplify and Optimize the Route - Use of Route Edit]]
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** [[Les_modes_de_pilotage/en | Pilot Mode]] To begin learn routing & routes, use VBVMG, Very Best VMG.
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Send_the_Route_to_the_server_-_Use_of_Routes_Edit_Autopilot_Tab |Send the Route to the Autopilot server - Use of Routes Edit Autopilot Tab]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Other_use_of_Routes |Other use of Routes]]
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** [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode#Long_Race_Techniques_-_Virtual_Racing |Long Race Techniques - Virtual Racing]]
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
 
  
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= Fichiers météo '*.grb' =
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== List of English Pages ==
  
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== Fichiers VLM à 4 jours ==
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* [[Welcome]]
  
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Récupérables directement à partir de la barre d'outils de QtVlm
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Two Modes
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* [[QtVlm_Virtual_Race_Mode]]
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* [[Real_boat_management]]
  
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Couvrent le monde entier
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Menu
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* [[QtVlm_menus]]
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* [[Menu_Display]]
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* [[Menu_Information]]  Translate
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* [[Menu_Action]]    Translate
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* [[Menu_Meteo]]    Translate
  
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4 mises à jour / jour
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Setup
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* [[QtVlm_account_management]]
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* [[QtVlm_boat_config]]
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* [[QtVlm_boat_parameters]]
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* [[QtVlm_study_polar]]
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* [[QtVlm_Polar_Diagram]] Describes Polar Diagram Format and gives Polar sources
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* [[Polaires]] Explanation of How Polar Diagrams work. Translate
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* [[QtVlm_Boat_Polars]] Polars used in VLM Virtual Races, all players use same assigned polar.
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* [[QtVlm_graphic_parameters]]
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* [[QtVlm_VLM_parameters]]
  
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Heures de référence : 00 h, 06 h, 12 h, 18 h TU
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Interface
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* [[QtVlm_title_bar]]
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* [[QtVlm_toolBar]]
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* [[QtVlm_componants]]
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* [[QtVlm_statusBar]]
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* [[QtVlm_maps]]
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* [[QtVlm_compass_polar]]
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* [[QtVlm_componants]]
  
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Fichiers disponibles environ 4h10 plus tard, soit à : 04h10, 10h10, 16h10, 22h10 TU (suivant disponibilite de NOAA)
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Moving Around
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* [[QtVlm_center_map]]
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* [[QtVlm_zoom_on_map]]
  
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Fichier 'interim' disponible 35' plus tot
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Gribs, Weather and Weather tools
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* [[QtVlm_Importing_a_grib]]
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* [[QtVlm_grib_date]]
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* [[QtVlm_Draw_grib_estimated_road]] How to advance or delay Grib timing, for advanced users.
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* [[SailDocs_qtvlm]]    How to email for a grib.  Translate
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* [[QtVlm_meteo_faxes]]  Describes how to overlay a Meteo Fax in qtVlm, useful.
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* [[QtVlm_Weather_Tools]] More extensive list of weather gribs, advisories and sources
  
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== Fichiers zyGrib-VLM à 7 jours ==
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Marks, POI, Waypoints, Routes
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* [[QtVlm_create_a_POI]]
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* [[QtVlm_poi_mngt]]
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* [[QtVlm_create_a_route]]
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* [[QtVlm_add_POIs_to_route]]
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* [[Qtvlm_assign_poi_to_route]]
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* [[QtVlm_do_route]]
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* [[Routing_with_qtVlm]]
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* [[QtVlm_make_my_wp]]
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* [[%22Mon_WP%22/en]] from VLM, qtVLM is the same, very comprehensive explanation.
  
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Récupérables directement à partir de la barre des menus de QtVlm (chemin: Fichier GRIB\Téléchargement)
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Autopilot
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* [[QtVlm_autopilot_VLM]]
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* [[Pilot_mode]]
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* [[Les_modes_de_pilotage/en]] Basic Explanation Concepts of VMG, Orthodronic, Best VMG etc.
  
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Avant de télécharger le fichier météo '*.grb', il faut définir une zone de navigation à l'aide de la souris (faire glisser la souris, clic gauche enfoncé)
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FAQ
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* [[Faq_QtVlm/en | FAQ QtVlm]]
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* [[En:FAQ | FAQ VLM]]
  
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
  
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= Grib files '*.grb' =
  
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4 mises à jour / jour
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== VLM gribs (5 days) ==
  
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Heures de référence : 00 h, 06 h, 12 h, 18 h TU
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Can be downloaded directly from qtVlm toolbar
  
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Fichiers disponibles environ 5h05 plus tard, soit à : 05h05, 11h05, 17h05, 23h05 TU
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All world coverage
  
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(actuellement, le 24/08/2010, disponibles environ 5h00 plus tard, soit à : 05h00, 11h00, 17h00 23h00 TU)
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Updated 4 times a day
  
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Pour savoir l'heure de référence du fichier téléchargé: depuis la barre des menus de QtVlm : Fichier GRIB\Informations sur le fichier
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Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC
  
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Files are available around 4h20 later, i.e. 04h20, 10h20, 16h20, 22h20 UTC (depends also on NOAA availability)
  
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An interim file is available 35mn before, containing only 12h of forecast.
  
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== Fichiers Ugrib à 7 jours ==
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== Zygrib grib files (up to 8 days) ==
  
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Récupérables sur le site : [http://grib.us grib.us]
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Can be downloaded directly from qtVlm toolbar
  
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Pratique pour la sélection de zones de navigation et obtenir des fichiers partiels plus légers
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before you can download such a grib file, you must first select a zone on the map.
  
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Il faut donner son adresse e-mail pour s'inscrire (gratuit)
 
  
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Updated 4 times a day
  
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Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC
  
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4 mises à jour / jour
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Files are available around 5h05 later, i.e. 05h05, 11h05, 17h05, 23h05 UTC
  
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Heures de référence : 00 h, 06 h, 12 h, 18 h TU
 
  
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Fichiers disponibles environ 5h25mn plus tard, soit à : 05h25, 11h25, 17h25, 23h25 TU
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== UGrib grib files (up to 7 days) ==
  
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Ces fichiers peuvent être légèrement différents de ceux de VLM
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Available here: [http://grib.us grib.us]
  
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You must register and give an email address. Free.
  
  
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== Fichiers Saildocs à 16 jours ==
 
  
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Récupérables par courriel (gratuit). Attention votre logiciel de messagerie peut le considérer comme un spam et le traiter comme indésirable. Faites les réglages de votre logiciel en conséquence.
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4 mises à jour / jour
  
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Modalités pour se faire envoyer les prévisions météo:
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Updated 4 times a day
  
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Envoyer sa demande à : query@saildocs.com, la réponse est rapide par messagerie
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Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC
  
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    * Mettre ce que l'on veut en 'sujet' du message (le nom de la zone sélectionnée, par exemple)   
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Files are available around 5h25 later, i.e. 05h25, 11h25, 17h25, 23h25 UTC
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    * Libeller le message de la façon suivante: send gfs:xxS,xxS,xxW,xxW|0.5,0.5|0,3..72|wind
 
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    * Bien faire attention à la ponctuation + pas d'espace entre les données
 
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    * xxS,xxS,xxW,xxW : la zone demandée (peut être xxN,xxS,xxW,xxE...)
 
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    * Par exemple : gfs:41S,55S,140W,179W|0.5,0.5|0,3..72|wind (= 41°S limite Nord, 55°S limite Sud, 179°W limite Ouest, 140°W limite Est)
 
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    * 0.5 : la grille = une info 'vent' par maille de 0.5° de côté (possible jusqu'à 180h, au-delà et jusqu'à 384h: mailles de 2.5° de côté)
 
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    * 0,3..72 : les prévisions de 0 à 72 h avec une donnée toutes les 3 h (possible jusqu'à 180 h, au-delà et jusqu'à 384 h: toutes les 12 h)
 
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    * Pour les fichiers au-delà de 180h, le libellé du message sera donc: send gfs:xxS,xxS,xxW,xxW|2.5,2.5|180,192..384|wind
 
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    * Si vous récupérez un petit fichier (quelques ko), il est probable que cela soit dû à une zone demandée trop importante
 
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    * Info complète (en anglais) sur : [http://www.saildocs.com/gribinfo saildocs.com]
 
  
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* N.B.: Vous pouvez vous servir des chiffres de votre zone Ugrib ou zyGrib-VLM (sans décimale) pour votre demande de fichier Saildocs !
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These files can be slightly different from the ones from VLM
  
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== Autres sites où l'on peut avoir des infos météo ==
 
  
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Voir: [http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/Outils_m%C3%A9t%C3%A9os Wiki-VLM]
 
  
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== Saildocs grib files
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(up to 16 days) ==
  
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
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Avalaible through email (free of charge). Make sure that your email will not considerer this as spam.
  
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= FAQ =
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To receive a sailDocs grib file:
  
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* Select a zone on the map in qtVlm
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* Click on the sailDocs icon (or Grib File->Download from SailDocs)
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* If you have selected a client-mail software in the option, qtVlm will generate the message and you just have to send it. Otherwise:
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* Select the text in the text box containing the query and copy in the clipboaard (CTRL-C)
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* Open your mail software
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* Create a new message to 'query@saildocs.com'
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* Give it a subject (can be whatever you want, but cannot be empty)
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* Paste the query in the message's body
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* Send the mail
  
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Vos questions concernant l'installation ou l'utilisation de QtVlm ont peut-être leur réponse dans les [[Faq_QtVlm|FAQ QtVlm]]
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All informations on the request syntax are here: [http://www.saildocs.com/gribinfo saildocs.com]
  
  
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
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== Other sites ==
  
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= Bugs et features =
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Voir: [http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/Outils_m%C3%A9t%C3%A9os Wiki-VLM]
  
  
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Si vous trouvez un bug merci de le poster ici: [http://sourceforge.net/tracker2/?func=add&group_id=247045&atid=1126171 bugs]
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
  
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Pour avoir de nouvelle fonctionnalités merci de poster vos demandes ici: [http://sourceforge.net/tracker2/?func=add&group_id=247045&atid=1126170 features]
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= FAQ, Bugs and Features =
  
  
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[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
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[[Faq_QtVlm/en |FAQ QtVlm]]
  
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[http://www.virtual-winds.org/forum/index.php?showtopic=6638&view=getnewpost|Official qtVlm forum] (don't hesitate to post in English). Registration is compulsory and free.
  
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= Développement en cours =
 
  
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[[Dev_QtVlm|Page des developpeurs]]
 
  
 
[[http://wiki.virtual-loup-de-mer.org/index.php/QtVlm/en Back to Summary]]
 
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[[Catégorie:qtVlm]]
 
[[Catégorie:qtVlm]]

Version actuelle datée du 12 février 2020 à 15:38

QtVlm bis.jpg

Languages Language: 

Français  • English  • 中文（简体）‎

Project's goals

QtVlm is a routing and a navigation software for sailing boats. QtVlm can be used in two modes:

  • Virtual Racing designed to manage and pilot virtual boats from Virtual loup de mer VLM virtual races.
  • Real Boats connected (or not) to a GPS device. A specific and complete documentation for real mode is available here

QtVlm uses boat polar diagrams and grib weather files, and includes

  • Routing module (isochrons method),
  • Route module respectively allowing route optimization and waypoints management.

Last news and announcements are posted here qtVlm forum

English Discussion Thread on Cruiser's Forum qtVlm Free Routing Software

See installation notes below for Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspberry. An Android and an iOS version are also available on the respective store.

Installation

Windows Installation

  • Download last stable release qtVlm for Windows and launch application.
  • The installer will ask your choice, if you do not know, you can keep the default settings.
  • For maps you must select 'download maps' if you do not have them, or wait until the first execution of the program will ask you to download the maps or to specify the folder where they are if you have already.
  • After installing, you can launch qtVlm user interface with all functions. Default language is French when starting, language can be modified to english on options menu.
  • A message will be displayed at application start up if a new release is available.


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Macintosh Installation

  • Download the last release qtVlm for MacOS
  • Copy the dmg content somewhere, and you can start using qtVlm from there. Do not run qtVlm directly from the dmg, it won't work because the dmg is readonly.


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Linux Installation

Download qtVlm for Linux Uncompress the file somewhere, and start qtVlm from there.


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zyGrib POIs

You can eventually import zyGrib POIs into qtVlm.


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Main Functions

  • qtVlm is a Grib Viewer (qtVlm is derived from zyGrib) and a routing software
  • Download and load grib files from VLM (5 days), zyGrib (1 to 8 days) or SailDocs (1 to 16 days). QtVlm accepts many other grib sources.
  • Display meteo faxes
  • Two Modes: Virtual Race Mode: Configure VLM player account and boats, or Real Boat Management Mode: Define a real boat connected or not to a GPS
  • Send GPS trace to a port, for other applications (Google Earth, routing software, ...)
  • Define routes (succession of waypoints) with many options (route from boat or from a fix point, starting time, navigation mode, coast collision, etc)
  • Calculate where you will be after a given time in several mode (fix TWA, fix heading, etc)
  • Move POIs and WPs (shift-click)
  • Create a routing and then convert it to a Route.
  • Display or not a Compass and the boat's polar on the map, with various options
  • Display/Hide various object on the map
  • Save 4 map positions/zooms via ctrl+F9/F12 et restore them via F9/12
  • and a lot more....


In case you use qtVlm to manage VLM virtual races, you can:

  • Visualize all your boats on the map
  • Send orders to the selected boat
  • Manage auto pilot VLM Autopilot management
  • Define your VLM current WP with a simple click My WP
  • QtVlm will import and display automatically gates and race's WPs from VLM
  • Etc...


  • In order to preserve VLM servers, the refresh of the boat's position is not automatic, you need to press <VLM sync> or <F5> to update your VLM's position.


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Quick start up

  • First install the program
  • If you want to use qtVlm with VLM (Virtual Loop du Mer) Virtual Racing, you need to:
  • In the toolbar select the boat you want to send order to (14) on qtVlm toolbar
  • You then need to load a Grib file from the Grib menu. To start with something select VLM grib. After download the grib is displayed. In the toolbar you can click on the arrows (7) and (9) on qtVlm toolbar to change the date/time displayed.
  • Create a route with menu Routes>Create a route (more help)
  • Create 2 waypoints (POIs) by right-clicking somewhere on the map, call them POI_1 and POI_2 for instance. In the dialog assign them to the route you just created. (more help)
  • By default intermediary POIs are not displayed. You can change this behavior in the route's options.
  • The route takes WPs in alphabetical order, so it will first go from you boat to POI_1 and then from POI_1 to POI_2. If the option "Detect Coast Collision" is activated, the route will change color if crossing coasts.
  • You can then for instance move the last POI with <shift-click> and see the date of arrival (ETA) being recalculated.
  • To start, setup the boat in VBVMG mode (VBVMG button on the boat's panel more help) to the first WP (POI_1) (Right click on it and select "mark->WP VLM")
  • This intermediary POI can be moved with <shift-click/drag> (more help).
  • You can also automatically optimize the POI position on the route (right-click, menu "Optimize").
  • QtVlm also has a routing module, available in the menu 'Routing->Create a routing' (more help)



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qtVlm interface

Main qtVlm components are visible in this image:


Interface.jpg


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Tutorials


List of English Pages

Two Modes

Menu

Setup

Interface

Moving Around

Gribs, Weather and Weather tools

Marks, POI, Waypoints, Routes

Autopilot

FAQ

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Grib files '*.grb'

VLM gribs (5 days)

Can be downloaded directly from qtVlm toolbar

All world coverage

Updated 4 times a day

Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC

Files are available around 4h20 later, i.e. 04h20, 10h20, 16h20, 22h20 UTC (depends also on NOAA availability)

An interim file is available 35mn before, containing only 12h of forecast.

Zygrib grib files (up to 8 days)

Can be downloaded directly from qtVlm toolbar

before you can download such a grib file, you must first select a zone on the map.


Updated 4 times a day

Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC

Files are available around 5h05 later, i.e. 05h05, 11h05, 17h05, 23h05 UTC


UGrib grib files (up to 7 days)

Available here: grib.us

You must register and give an email address. Free.


4 mises à jour / jour

Updated 4 times a day

Reference time : 00h, 06h, 12h, 18h UTC

Files are available around 5h25 later, i.e. 05h25, 11h25, 17h25, 23h25 UTC

These files can be slightly different from the ones from VLM


== Saildocs grib files 

(up to 16 days) ==

Avalaible through email (free of charge). Make sure that your email will not considerer this as spam.

To receive a sailDocs grib file:

  • Select a zone on the map in qtVlm
  • Click on the sailDocs icon (or Grib File->Download from SailDocs)
  • If you have selected a client-mail software in the option, qtVlm will generate the message and you just have to send it. Otherwise:
  • Select the text in the text box containing the query and copy in the clipboaard (CTRL-C)
  • Open your mail software
  • Create a new message to 'query@saildocs.com'
  • Give it a subject (can be whatever you want, but cannot be empty)
  • Paste the query in the message's body
  • Send the mail

All informations on the request syntax are here: saildocs.com


Other sites

Voir: Wiki-VLM


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FAQ, Bugs and Features

FAQ QtVlm

qtVlm forum (don't hesitate to post in English). Registration is compulsory and free.


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