.ROU files/ VPP

[jocki]

Hi everybody,
i am looking for information how to produce .ROU (ROUTE) files to input them into VPP.
do i need a nav software (deckman etc) or can i do with google earth , or similar stuff.
gratefull for any input.
cheers
Jocki

[nico]

I think it is in Winvpp, right? If yes, it is just a custom route. Say Xmiles at Ydeg to the wind + ... So you don't really need a routing software.
I can send you a .rou sample later today to see the correct format.

[jocki]

Nico,
thanks , that would be great.
thanks for your advice
cheers
jocki

[nico]

Hello,

My mistake, I tried to use it but in the end did not. I found that using Excel, (importing speeds from WinVPP, and pasting) was much better.

[jocki]

Originally Posted by nico

Hello,

My mistake, I tried to use it but in the end did not. I found that using Excel, (importing speeds from WinVPP, and pasting) was much better.

Nico,
i just posted another thread, as i didnt make any ground on the topic.
got some data in paper format(jpegs of gribs) from here
http://www.knmi.nl/onderzk/oceano/wa...40/license.cgi
but it is not really helpful as the VPP requires .rou files.
could you please explain exactly what you menat with pasting the speeds...
thanks for your help
Jocki

[nico]

in .rou files you are creating routes. A simple route will be 50nm at 135deg. WinVpp will give you the total time for a range of wind speeds.
If you have the boat speeds (from winVPP) you can compute the same thing in excel.