Maps

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The object of this app is to help you find fish – to find where the fish are at any time of the season by highlighting the areas fish might be holding before you even arrive at the boat ramp. This may be deep or shallow water, around identified structures or dependent on the current weather.

Pre-trip Planning: Viewing the app on a desktop pc before you hit the water gives a detailed view of your selected waterway on a large screen. This view allows you to determine the area you want to fish and by utilising the pan, zoom and filter functions you can plan and target the area you want to fish.

Our maps are colour coded to help you find your targeted water depth, deep water is shaded a darker blue and shallow water is shaded a lighter blue and on selected waterways the intermediate zone is also identified.

Depth contours range from deep (dark blue) to shallow (red) the shaded relief (3D view) also uses this colour range.
Structures are plotted on selected waterways and you can add your own waypoints by selecting the tool box situated on the top right hand of the web app screen, or bottom nav bar on the iPhone app.

On the water:
Your position on the waterway can be pinpointed by selecting the geo-location button, it’s then just a matter of travelling to your selected area.

Offline maps:
In areas where there is no internet coverage our offline maps give the iPhone app full functionality. All tools are available except for real time weather and shaded relief (3D contours).

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Our online maps are comprised of a few different layers (map data varies between maps).
Please note: Offline maps do not have layers.

1. Base Map: This layer is always visible and displays deep, intermediate and shallow water, lakes, rivers, creeks, lagoons & islands.
2. Depth Contours: This layer displays colour coded depth contours, can be toggled on and off.
3. 3D Shaded Relief: This layer displays a 3D rendering of depth data (not all maps have enough detail yet for 3D contours), can be toggled on and off – off by default.
4. Waypoints: This layer displays locations of navigation aids, wrecks, ramps, hazards & more, can be toggled on and off.
5. Laydowns: This layer displays locations of fallen timber (not displayed on all maps), can be toggled on and off.
6. User added Markers/Catches: These layers display your own waypoints & public waypoints (shared by other users), can be toggled on and off.
   1.  Markers: These are useful to mark locations of structures, snags, fishing holes etc.
   2.  Catches: Log your catch details including location, species, weight, weather conditions and more.

Toggle layers on and off

iPhone App

1. Select the map you wish to view from the Maps list
2. Select the  Tools icon from the bottom tab bar, the tools panel will open
3. Select the  Layers icon, a list of layers will display
4. Tap the layer to toggle on and off
5. Select the Back button to close the Layers window

The iPhone App will remember you settings for next time

Web App

1. Select the map you wish to view from the Maps list
2. Select the  Tools icon in the top right hand corner of the map page, the tools panel will slide down
3. Select the  Layers icon, a list of layers will display
4. Click/tap the layer to toggle on and off
5. Select the X to close the Layers window

A tick in the iPhone map confirms the layer is on.
A full colour icon in the Web App confirms the layer is on.

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iPhone App

1. Select the map you wish to view from the Maps list
2. Select the  Tools icon from the bottom tab bar, the tools panel will fly out
3. Select the  Layers icon (the first icon on the left), a list of layers will display
4. Turn on the  3D Shaded Relief layer (tap to toggle on and off)
5. Select the Back button to close the Layers screen
6. The 3D layer should now be visible on the map

Web App

1. Select the map you wish to view from the Maps list
2. Select the  Tools icon in the top right hand corner of the map page, the tools panel will slide down
3. Select the  Layers icon (the first icon on the left), a list of layers will display
4. Turn on the  3D Shaded Relief layer (click/tap to toggle on and off)
5. Select the X to close the Layers window
6. The 3D layer should now be visible on the map

Please note: Not all maps have enough detail yet for 3D contours, once we have gathered enough depth information for the area a 3D shaded relief layer will be added.

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Every map includes Tips & Features with contacts for local guides and tackle stores nearby.

iPhone App

1. Select the Info/More icon from the map screen
2. Tap the title bar to expand the text panel

Web App

1. Select the  Tools icon in the top right hand corner of the map page, the tools panel will slide down
2. Select the Info icon, the info panel will display
3. Select the title bar to expand the text panel
4. Select the X to close the info panel

Each waterway includes:

1. Features/Tips
2. Common Fish Species
3. Bait used in the area
4. Hazards/Warnings
5. Updates (lists any updates made to the map)

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Each user has the ability to rate a map out of 5. These are displayed as stars in the map list.

iPhone App

1. Select the Info/More icon from the map screen
2. Tap the Star icon (top right corner)
3. Select the number of stars from the picker
4. Tap Done
5. Once you have rated the map the star icon will dim

Web App

1. Select the  Tools icon in the top right hand corner of the map page, the tools panel will slide down
2. Select the Info icon, the info panel will display
3. Hover over the stars, as you hover they will turn yellow. Click on the star that represents your rating eg: to rate 4 stars click on the 4th star from the left
   
4. Your rating will be saved
5. Select the X to close the info panel

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Each user has the ability to like a map. The number of likes are displayed in the map list.

iPhone App

1. Select the Info/More icon from the map screen
2. Tap the Heart icon (top right corner)
3. You will be asked if you want to like the map, tap Yes
4. Once you have rated the map the heart icon will dim
5. The like count will increase and the heart (underneath the waterway image) will turn blue

Web App

1. Select the  Tools icon in the top right hand corner of the map page, the tools panel will slide down
2. Select the Info icon, the info panel will display
3. Click the heart (located underneath the waterway image)
4. The like count will increase and the heart will turn blue, this means you have liked this map
5. Select the X to close the info panel

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The flame means the location is hot and is currently experiencing good fishing.

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We offer private maps to our members – there are two options available:

1. If you already have depth data for a waterway we can setup a private map and create 2D & 3D contours for you with your data. You would then have exclusive access to this map and our other map features such as logging catches, adding markers and real-time weather. There is also the option of making your map public, this does depend on the quality of the data supplied but we would be happy to discuss this with you.
2. OR you can tell us your favourite waterway and we can add this to your private maps – it would not have depth data but you would have access to our other features including the ability to log catches, add markers, access weather conditions, show your current position on the map and more.

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Offline Maps

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The standout feature of the iPhone App is the OFFLINE functionality. This feature makes the app work very fast and includes the use of most functions excluding 3D Shaded Relief. The OFFLINE map is stored on your device so if you have no service the map is still visible and your last location and waypoints stored (this will be refreshed once you come back online, any functions that require a connection will not be available ie: weather).

To download an offline map:

1. Select the desired map from the list
2. Tap the Offline tab
3. You will be asked if you would like to download the map, tap Yes (maps will download faster when using a wifi connection)
4. The download progress bar will show the progress of the download
   Please note: Try not to let your phone go to sleep, this will interrupt the download process
   
5. Once finished the map will appear in the window, the map will remain on your device until you log out or delete the app.

Offline maps do not support layers.

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To update an offline map:

1. Select the desired map from the list
2. Tap the Offline tab
3. Tap the Download icon
4. You will be asked if you would like to download the map, tap Yes (maps will download faster when using a wifi connection)
5. The download progress bar will show the progress of the download
   Please note: Try not to let your phone go to sleep, this will interrupt the download process
   
6. Once finished the updated map will appear in the window, the map will remain on your device until you log out or delete the app.

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Geolocation

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Both the iPhone App & Web App have Geolocation services.
The iPhone App will display a blue dot on your location and an orange dot when tracking your location.
The Web App will display a blue dot and ring to highlight the area you are in.

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The first time you enter the app you will need to confirm the use of geolocation.
If you haven’t done this turn it on on the iPhone by going to the Home screen > Settings > Privacy > Location Services.

iPhone App

There are two forms of geolocation – static location and location tracking.
Blue Dot: The blue dot shows your location only (on by default)
Orange Dot: The orange dot will track your movement and adjust the map position accordingly

1. Select the Tools icon from the bottom tab bar on the map screen, the tools panel will fly out
2. Select the Geolocation icon, the blue dot will turn orange. Select again to turn off.

Web App

1. Select the Geolocation icon (top left, below the zoom buttons on map screen), this will start tracking your position. The geolocation icon will now show an orange centre , click again to turn off.

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Different devices have different degrees of accuracy. And it’s safe to say that, in the vast majority of cases, the first location is not the most accurate due to a number of different factors (noted below).

The geolocation method on our maps gets periodic updates to the user’s location as they move and within a few minutes will give a more accurate position. The light blue circle around the small blue dot represents the area you are located within, the smaller the circle the more accurate your position will be. When adding a waypoint it is a good idea to enable geolocation tracking (cross hair icon) and wait for this to focus in on your position, this will give you a more accurate latitude and longitude when adding markers and catches.

Note: A mobile phone that has a GPS unit inside of it that is switched on is usually accurate within 3 meters. A mobile phone without a GPS unit, with the GPS unit switched off to maximize battery, or at a location where the GPS can’t contact the GPS satellites will have to use cell tower triangulation to estimate the users location and is typically accurate within 3000 meters. Cached locations are also often used.

 

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On iPhone go to the Home screen > Settings > Privacy > Location Services and check that ChartedWater (iPhone App) or Safari (Webb App) is enabled.

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My Waypoints

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Charted Waters allows you to add your own waypoints to a map. Waypoints come in two formats – Markers & Catches.

1.  Markers: These are useful to mark locations of structures, snags, fishing holes etc.
2.  Catches: Log your catch details including location, species, weight, weather conditions and more.

To view a list of all your waypoints go to the Main Menu >  Waypoints or use the slide navigation on the left (swipe right on iPhone).

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Markers are useful to mark locations of structures, snags, fishing holes etc.

To add your own marker to a map:

1. Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, this will display the tools panel
2. Select the  Add Marker icon
3. Enter in the details for your marker in the form. Some fields are automatically filled based on your location, these can be changed if necessary.
   1. Image: Take a picture of your location
   2. Lat: The latitude (by default this is set to your current location)
   3. Lon: The longitude
   4. Date/Time: Todays date and time by default
   5. Location: Name of the map your on or want to add the waypoint to
   6. Type: Marker
   7. Waypoint Name: Pick a name that best describes your marker. This is displayed when you tap the pin.
   8. Comments (optional): Add any notes associated with your marker
   9. Privacy: Choose if you want to keep the marker to yourself (Only Me) or share with others (Public)
4. Tap Save, your marker will be added to the map
5. Tap the pin to view the marker details
   
    Private markers use the light blue pin
   Public markers use the dark blue pin

To view a list of all your markers go to the Main Menu >  Waypoints or use the slide navigation on the left (swipe right on iPhone).

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Catch waypoints enable you to keep a log of your catches including details on location, species, weight, size, lure/bait and weather conditions.

To log a catch and add a waypoint to the map:

1. Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, this will display the tools panel
2. Select the  Add Catch icon
3. Enter in the details for your catch in the form. Some fields are automatically filled based on your location, these can be changed if necessary.
   1. Image: Take a picture of your catch
   2. Lat: The latitude (by default this is set to your current location)
   3. Lon: The longitude
   4. Date/Time: Todays date and time by default
   5. Location: Name of the map your on or want to add the catch to
   6. Type: Catch
   7. Waypoint Name: Pick a name that best describes your catch. This is displayed when you tap the pin.
   8. Comments (optional): Add any notes associated with your catch
   9. Species: The species of the fish you caught eg: Murray Cod
   10. Weight: The weight of the fish in kilograms
   11. Size: The size of the fish in centimetres
   12. Caught On: Bait or lure name
   13. Weather: Conditions in which you caught the fish
   14. Privacy: Choose if you want to keep the catch to yourself (Only Me) or share with others (Public)
       Note: If you want to keep your location private but still want to share your catch add the catch to the Bragging Board and set privacy to Only Me
   15. Bragging Board: Choose to display your catch on the Bragging Board (only visible to other Charted Waters users)
   16. Facebook: Choose to share your catch with your friends on Facebook (iPhone App only)
   17. Twitter: Choose to share your catch with your friends on Twitter (iPhone App only)
4. Tap/Click Save, your catch will be added to the map
5. Tap/Click the pin to view the catch details
   
    Private catches use the red pin
   Public catches use the orange pin

To view a list of all your catches go to the Main Menu >  Waypoints or use the slide navigation on the left (swipe right on iPhone).

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Private markers or catches are for your viewing only. No one else can view these waypoints. To make a waypoint private set Privacy to Only Me.

Private markers use the light blue pin
Private catches use the red pin

Public markers or catches are shared waypoints. Waypoints marked as public are made visible to all other users, Charted Waters makes it possible to share your great catch, snag or hazard with others. To make a waypoint public set Privacy to Public.

Public markers use the dark blue pin
Public catches use the orange pin

If you want to share your catch but not the location add your catch to the Bragging Board and set Privacy to Only Me, this way other users can see your catch but wont know the exact location of it.

Bragging Board catches use the orange pin with the BB tag

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Yes. Go to the Main Menu >  Waypoints or use the slide navigation on the left (swipe right on iPhone).

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Please make sure you are using the most recent version of the Charted Waters iPhone App. To install the update go to App Store > Updates > ChartedWaters. This will enable you to add waypoints, use the Bragging Board and improve your overall user experience.
You will also need an internet connection to save the waypoint to your account.
If you are still experiencing problems please contact support on [email protected].

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• Go to Waypoints
• Select the waypoint you want to edit
• OR Select the waypoint map pin e.g.: > i button
• Click the  Edit icon (top right)
• Edit the fields as neccessary
• Tap/click Save

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iPhone App

1. Go to Waypoints
2. Find the waypoint you want to delete
3. Swipe left to reveal the delete button
4. Tap Delete
   

Web App

1. Go to Waypoints
2. Select the waypoint you want to delete
3. Click the  Edit icon (top right)
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the form and click/tap the Delete button

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Make sure the marker & catch layers are turned on in the map layers.
A tick in the iPhone map confirms the layer is on.
A full colour icon in the Web App confirms the layer is on.

1. Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, the tools panel will open
2. Select the  Layers icon, a list of layers will display
3. Turn on the markers & catch layers (tap to toggle on and off)
4. Select the Back button in the iPhone App or X in the Web App to close the Layers window

The iPhone App will remember you settings for next time.

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Any catch waypoint can be shared on Facebook and Twitter. This feature is only available in the iPhone App.

To share your catch with friends:

• Add a catch (if you have already added a catch navigate to the catch > edit and go to step 4):
• Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, this will display the tools panel
• Select the  Add Catch icon
• Enter in the details for your catch in the form. Some fields are automatically filled based on your location, these can be changed if necessary.
• Tap the Facebook button, a pop-up window will appear, alter the post if needed and tap Post
  Note: You will need to enable Facebook on your phone. Go to your phones Home Screen > Settings (not the Charted Waters Settings) > Facebook
• Tap the Twitter button, a pop-up window will appear, alter the post if needed and tap Post
  Note: You will need to enable Twitter on your phone. Go to your phones Home Screen > Settings (not the Charted Waters Settings) > Twitter
• Tap/Click Save

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Bragging Board

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All users have the ability to brag.

The first step is to add a catch (if you have already added a catch, navigate to the catch > edit & update the bragging board field):
See ‘How do i add my own catch?’ under My Waypoints for more info on adding catches.

1. Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, this will display the tools panel
2. Select the  Add Catch icon
3. Enter in the details for your catch in the form. Some fields are automatically filled based on your location, these can be changed if necessary.
4. In the Bragging Board field turn the switch on
   Note: If you want to keep your location private but still want to share your catch add set privacy to Only Me
5. Tap/Click Save

To view your catch on the Bragging Board

1. Go to the Main Menu >  Bragging Board or use the slide navigation on the left (swipe right on iPhone).
2. Your catch photo will be visible in the gallery
3. Tap/click to view the catch details
4. You and other Charted Waters users are able to Like or Comment on your catch.
   Please note: comments are only visible in the web app.

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User Settings / General

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Updating your user details, including your password, is done through the Web App.

1. Login on your desktop computer or tablet
2. Go to the Main Menu >  Settings or use the slide navigation on the left
3. Update your details and click Save all Changes

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To unsubscribe:

1. Login to the Web App on your desktop computer or tablet
2. Go to the Main Menu >  Settings or use the slide navigation on the left
3. Scroll down and click the Unsubscribe button

Charted Waters does not refund for unused portions of subscriptions. When you cancel your subscription, you will continue to have access until the end of your current subscription term. At that time, Charted Waters will remove access to the members area.

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If you are having problems or would like to offer feedback on your Charted Waters product please email us at [email protected], we are happy to help.

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Weather

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To view real-time weather conditions for a waterway:

1. Select the  Tools icon on the map screen, this will display the tools panel
2. Select the  Weather icon

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