#TN030

 #Summary
 
How to transfer ARCS .Livecharts and other charts to a new computer etc.
There is an easy way and a hard way of re-installing ARCS charts and other charts.

ARCS/S57 This note applies to the Skipper service only (without weekly update contract) or S57 charts with weekly updates

 #Solution  
There are two ways of transferring charts to a new computer (or hard disk)

Note: You cannot use the charts on more than one computer unless you have the appropriate
          network license.  

Simply copy the complete Charts folder to your new hard disk. 
This can be across a local area network, serial/USB laplink etc or simply
 restore from a backup of your hard disk. 

Note: You are very strongly advised to backup your hard disks at regular intervals.
This is the quickest and simplest method

The default folder location is c:\charts. You can check this in seaPro Chart->settings and the directories tab.

ARCS only
Restore from your original ARCS CDROMS

Procedure

i.    Install your chart permits (latest ones only required)
ii.   Install your chart CDROMS in strict chronological order i.e. the earliest ones first.
     Ensure you install the update disks in the correct order. Make sure you do not install
     any charts that are later then your license permit  allows - what you have purchased.
iii.  Rebuild your folio  

If you have lost your original ARCS CDROM's you will not be able to re-install your charts, either
use method (1) or contact Euronav to purchase an update