Topic: LakeMaster Auto Chart

[jims38305]

Just ordered my Lakemaster Auto Chart Pro.  My question is this...once i map an area of a lake and convert it to a readable chart...can i share this new map area with a buddy?

Thanks,
Jim   

[jimham82]

Yes you can, but it is not as easy as copying from one Zero Lines card to another.   I would recommend buying the LakeImages training DVD's to save yourself a lot of aggravation on this process.  There is an entire chapter on how to keep multiple Zero lines cards.   Good luck!

[D S]

yes you can get your buddy to buy his own zerolines card and then simply update it as you would your own within autocharts pro program.ds

[jims38305]

Thanks

[jims38305]

One more question...maybe 2.
#1  I am recording my data to a blank SD card and then taking that info to my computer to change to contour lines.  Is that the way way i am supposed to do it?  Or I am I supposed to be recording to my Lake Master Card or to my Zero Line Card?

#2  When I am done coverting, do I leave it on the SD card, Zero Line Card or do I copy it to the Lake Master Card?

I am real confused...

Thanks for the help.

[Bob B]

Yes .. Record to  a regular SD card.....The ZLC becomes your Lakemaster map card after creating your map with Autochart PC.

Autochart is not intuitive software .... I would recommend getting the tutorial from Lake Images ....They are a board sponsor.  The set of 3 which includes Humviewer and Humminbird PC is a great deal to get you started.

Also, if the body of water you are mapping changes levels throughout the time you are doing recordings....make sure to keep a log of the relative water level.  You can enter that offset when creating the map.  He covers how to do that in the training also.

[jims38305]

Thanks

[jims38305]

One more question...
Do I copy my completed maps to my AC SD Card? or does it do that automatically?

[Bob B]

The Autochart software copies the map to the Zero Lines Card that came with the software.
 I watched the Lake Images training a while back, but haven't actually started using the mapping yet.  You'll save yourself a LOT of hair pulling if you those tutorials.

Maybe do a search for Camohunter's posts.  He did some tutorial posts on here and other forums some time back.  I think he has now moved to another brand sonar and probably has no reason to check in here any more.

[fshndude]

I RECOMMEND YOU BUT THEM DVDS I DID BOY WHAT A GREAT HELP. I bought all three. Its nice as you can have both running and switch back and forth as you use you auto chart.  I didn't use a separate SD card, it all went on my zero card. But I am learning. 

[jermanr]

Guys, just getting started as well.  Found this thread very helpful especially the tip on the training video's, ordered them right away!
Thanks!!
Rick