MIKE C-MAP
Release Note - 2009
Welcome to MIKE C-MAP Release 2009.
MIKE C-MAP is an efficient tool for extracting depth data and predicted tidal elevation from the world-wide Electronic Chart Database CM-93 Edition 3.0 from C-MAP by Jeppesen.
MIKE C-MAP is a powerful tool that makes modelling work faster and easier. Extracted sea bed elevations and land contour values can be imported directly into MIKE Zero's Bathymetry Editor and Mesh Generator and interpolated into a grid or mesh, which can be used as model bathymetry in e.g. MIKE 21 and MIKE 3. Extracted tidal time series can be imported directly into MIKE Zero's Time Series Editor, and used as e.g. boundary conditions or for calibration and verification purposes.
Using MIKE C-MAP requires a software license from DHI, and a license to the user specified electronic chart coverage. The installation will guide the user through the license granting process. We recommend that you read the information provided on the MIKE C-MAP web site before you start the installation.
MIKE C-MAP is only available as a single seat license - network licenses are at present not available.
The recommended minimum hardware requirements are:
| Supported Operating Systems: | XP Professional (32 bit only), VISTA Business (32 bit only) |
| Processor: | 2.0 GHz PC (or higher) |
| Memory (RAM): | 2 GB (or higher) |
| Hard disk: | 40 GB (or higher) |
| Monitor: | SVGA, resolution 1024x768 in 16bit colour |
| Graphic Card: | 32 MB RAM (or higher), 24 bit true colour |
| Media: | CD-ROM/DVD drive, 20 x speed (or higher) |
| File system: | NTFS |
Installation^ top
To install MIKE C-MAP, please choose 'MIKE C-MAP in the 'MIKE BY DHI Setup' dialog that appears when inserting the MIKE software 2009 DVD and then press the 'Install' button.
The setup program automatically installs all necessary MIKE C-MAP files and folders on your PC. Additionally, a 'MIKE C-MAP' group is created, containing icons for MIKE C-MAP, C-Map License Administration and C-Map Chart Database Administration (GDBAdmin).
License File and Dongle^ top
MIKE C-MAP is protected by DHI’s standard dongle system with license files. The product can be added to an existing DHI license – no new dongle is required. The C-Map charts are similarly protected by a dongle system with license file. For first time holders of C-Map chart licenses, the C-Map dongle and license must be obtained through DHI Denmark.
A note describing how to install MIKE C-MAP and C-MAP's CM-93/3 digital chart database is available here.
To use MIKE C-MAP in licensed-mode please follow these steps:
- Make sure that the provided dongle is attached to the computer (parallel or USB port)
- The dongle driver is installed automatically during the setup of the program for PCs with Microsoft Windows XP.
- The MIKE software license file (DhiLicense.dat) may be retrieved using the Internet. A working Internet connection and a valid e-mail address are required. The license file may be retrieved in two ways:
- During installation of MIKE Software
- After installation of MIKE Software, by launching the License Updater through the start menu
- To retrieve your license file during installation of MIKE Software, select “Local” when prompted to select the type of License Management, and then select “Internet” and follow the on-screen instructions
- To update your license file using the License Updater, simply launch “Start->Programs->MIKE BY DHI 2009-> License Updater” and follow the on-screen instructions.
- Alternatively, the license file can simply be copied from the supply medium (attachment to e-mail from DHI or CD/DVD/floppy disk) in \Program Files\DHI\2009\License or Program Files (x86)\DHI\2009\License.
Product Invocation^ top
To start MIKE C-MAP, select the 'MIKE C-MAP icon under the 'MIKE C-MAP' group, or go to Start -> Programs -> MIKE BY DHI 2009-> MIKE C-MAP and select 'MIKE C-MAP'.
Starting MIKE C-MAP without a DHI configured Software Key and valid license files causes the program to run in Demo mode. If this happens, a message box will inform you during program initialization. However, without DHI and C-Map configured Software Keys MIKE C-Map will not be able to extract or view chart information.
Support^ top
The Software Support Centre can be reached by mail, e-mail, phone or fax:
Software Support Centre
DHI
Agern Allé 5
DK-2970 Hørsholm
Denmark
software@dhigroup.com
Tel: +45 45 16 93 33 (Open 7.30-16.00 GMT)
Fax: +45 45 16 92 92
New features^ top
Almost every new release of MIKE C-MAP consists of new features and/or corrections to problems or significant inconsistencies discovered in previous releases. Please find brief descriptions of the most significant news in Release 2009 below.
- New enhanced chart look
- Possibility to extract all available data in the C-MAP database within the selected view
- Filter option to reduce the amount of data in the selected view
- Improved chart information providing more cartographic information
Known Defects & Workarounds^ top
None.
MIKE C-MAP 2009 Service Pack 1 - May 2009
Service Pack 1 (SP1) includes fixes to inconveniences and errors, minor modifications and features to MIKE C-MAP Release 2009. Please note the following changes in SP1:
| Module/Type | Error/Inconvenience/New feature | Status | Remarks |
| MIKE C-MAP |
| Fixed |
MIKE C-MAP 2009 Service Pack 3 - November 2009
Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes fixes to inconveniences and errors, minor modifications and features to MIKE C-MAP Release 2009 and SP1. Please note the following changes in SP3:
| Module/Type | Error/Inconvenience/New feature | Status | Remarks |
| MIKE C-MAP |
| Fixed |
MIKE by DHI - Agern Allé 5 - DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark - Tel: +45 4516 9200, Fax: +45 4516 9292