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ADMIRALTY E-Reader User Guide v1.4

The document is a user guide for ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4, detailing installation, activation, and updating procedures for ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (e-NPs). It outlines system requirements, including supported operating systems and minimum specifications, as well as instructions for ordering and renewing AENPs. The guide also provides information on managing AENP editions, permits, and Notices to Mariners (NM) updates to ensure users maintain access to the latest nautical data.

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ADMIRALTY E-Reader User Guide v1.4

The document is a user guide for ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4, detailing installation, activation, and updating procedures for ADMIRALTY e-Nautical Publications (e-NPs). It outlines system requirements, including supported operating systems and minimum specifications, as well as instructions for ordering and renewing AENPs. The guide also provides information on managing AENP editions, permits, and Notices to Mariners (NM) updates to ensure users maintain access to the latest nautical data.

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September 2024

User guide
Contents Zoom Out .................................................... 15
Page Display Style...................................... 15
Introduction to ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 ...........3 Rotate.......................................................... 15
Keeping up to date ............................................3 Snapshot Page ........................................... 15
Ordering AENPs ................................................3 Search Book ............................................... 15
System Requirements...........................................4 Switching between and closing AENPs ......... 16
Operating System .............................................4 Closing an AENP ........................................ 16
Recommended Minimum System Switching between open AENPs................ 16
Requirements ....................................................4
Snapshot Function.......................................... 16
Multiple installations ..........................................4
Thumbnails Panel ........................................... 17
Windows permission settings............................4
NM Panel ............................................................ 18
Network permissions .........................................4
User Settings ...................................................... 20
Installing ................................................................5
Opening the User Settings page .................... 20
On the DVD ...................................................5
User Information ......................................... 20
On the UKHO FSS Site .................................5
e-Reader User Permit................................. 20
Activating ...............................................................6
Open Logs .................................................. 20
Activating via the internet ..................................6
Uninstalling ......................................................... 21
Activating via email............................................7
Backing up AENP data ................................... 21
Updating the AENP Catalogue, Permits and NM
Updates .................................................................8 Uninstalling ..................................................... 21

Updating the AENP Catalogue, Permits and Removing all remaining files .......................... 21
NM updates from a Weekly Update File ...........8
Updating the AENP Catalogue, Permits and
NM updates by email ........................................9
Updating the AENP Catalogue and NM
updates from the ADP update and software
DVD ................................................................ 10
Updating AENP Catalogue and Permits from
removable drive .............................................. 10
Installing AENP Editions .................................... 12
Installing AENP Editions from the internet ..... 12
Installing AENP Editions from DVD ............... 13
Using the Book Shelf ......................................... 14
Opening an AENP .......................................... 14
Adding an AENP as a Favourite .................... 14
Using the View Book Screen ............................. 15
View Book Toolbar ......................................... 15
Page Up/Page Down.................................. 15
Goto page ................................................... 15
Zoom Level ................................................. 15
Introduction to ADMIRALTY AENP Scheduling
e-Reader 1.4 New Editions

ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is a standalone We release new editions of ADMIRALTY


application that can be used to update and view publications periodically. New editions contain
ADMIRALTY e- Nautical Publications (e-NPs). new data and NM updates published for the
previous edition. When a new edition of an AENP
Keeping up to date you own is published, you will be given access to
it as part of your licence for no additional cost.
To keep your ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4
installation up to date, you must regularly update Upon installing the data for a new edition that
the AENP Catalogue, permit file, AENP editions replaces a book you already have installed; the
and AENP Notices to Mariners (NM) updates. previous edition will be available for a further
month before being removed from your bookshelf.
AENP Catalogue
Expired AENPs
The AENP catalogue file tells the application
when NM updates and new editions are available. When an AENP expires, it remains accessible on
the bookshelf for a further month. If the AENP is
We publish the AENP Catalogue every not renewed by your ADMIRALTY Distributor
Thursday. Please update the AENP Catalogue before the end of this additional month it will be
weekly to make sure your AENPs are up to removed from your bookshelf.
date.

AENP Permits
Ordering AENPs
A permit file contains the licence keys for the To purchase additional AENPs or renew any that
AENPs you have purchased. are about to expire, contact your ADMIRALTY
Distributor.
New permits are made available when you
purchase additional AENPs, or when new editions AENPs are purchased for 12-month
are published for the AENPs on your licence. subscriptions, except for e-NP314 which is
purchased for 24 months. AENPs can be
AENP Editions renewed in the last month of their subscription
period, or the month following expiry.
AENPs are supplied as edition files. You can
download these using ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4
or install them from the ADP software or update
DVDs.

AENP NM Updates

We issue NM updates every Thursday. NM


updates provide corrections and additions to your
AENPs.
System Requirements Once installed, ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 can be
run on a Windows user account without
Your PC must meet certain requirements to install administrator access.
and use ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.
Network permissions
Operating System If using the internet communication method,
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is only tested and ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 requires access to the
supported on: following.

– Windows 8.1 (SP1) ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 connects to


enavigator.ukho.gov.uk via https (port 443).
– Windows 10
If you encounter any problems when using the
– Windows 11 internet communication method, provide
these details to your IT department.
The UKHO does not support ADMIRALTY e-
Reader 1.4 on operating systems where
Microsoft support has been withdrawn, i.e.
Windows XP and Windows 7.

ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is not suitable for


operation across a network.

ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is not compatible


with non-Windows operating systems such as
macOS, or Linux.

Windows virtualisation software may allow


ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 to run on an
unsupported operating system, but using the
application in this way is not supported.

Recommended Minimum System


Requirements
CPU: 1GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
processor

Memory: 2GB RAM

Disk space: 2GB free space

Multiple installations
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 can be installed on up
to three PCs under a single AENP licence.

Windows permission settings


ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 can only be installed
on a Windows user account with administrator
access.
Installing 12. The ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader Setup
window will show that the setup has been
This guide will take you through the process of successful. Click Close.
installing ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.

The ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 installer can be


found on the ADP update and software DVD. You
13. ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 has now been
can also download it directly from the UKHO FSS
installed and is ready for activation. The
Site at URL: https://fss.admiralty.co.uk/
following icon will be added to your desktop:
When on the FSS Site, search for “Reader”
Note: Some systems will require you to restart
Download the “e- NP Reader Software v1.4”.zip
your PC to complete the installation.
file, then unzip the Folder.
On the UKHO FSS Site
On the DVD
1. When on the FSS Site, search for “Reader”
1. Insert the ADP update and software DVD into
Download the “e- NP Reader Software
your PC.
v1.3”.zip file, then unzip the Folder.
2. Navigate to the DVD and double-click the file
2. Then follow the same above DVD instructions
named e-NP_Reader_1.4.exe in the
to install the ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.
ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader 1.4 folder.

3. The ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader Setup


window will be shown.

4. Click Install.

5. Click Next.

6. The Licence Agreement window will be


shown.

7. Read the licence agreement and click


I accept the terms in the Licence
Agreement if you are happy to proceed.

8. Click Next to continue.

The next screen will allow you to change the


installation location if required.

9. Click Next when you are happy with the


installation location.

10. Click Install to begin installation.

When the installer has finished, a window stating


that the installation has completed will be shown.

11. Click Finish.


Activating When the activation process has completed, an
Activation Successful message will be shown.
This guide will take you through the steps to 10. Click Finish.
activate ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.
11. The Activation tile will now show Activation
You will need Login and Password details for Complete.
your e-NP User licence to activate
ADMIRALTY e- Reader 1.4. Your ADMIRALTY
Distributor will supply these.

Activating via the internet


1. Double-click the AENP icon on the desktop.

This will open ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 on the


Tools page.

2. The Activation tile will show Activation Not


started.

3. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of


the Activation tile to open the Activation
Status panel.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Internet to select it.

6. Click Next.

7. Enter the Login and Password supplied by


your ADMIRALTY Distributor.

8. When you have entered your details, click


Next to continue.

9. Click Activate.

Your activation request will be processed.


Activating via email The Activation tile on the home screen will show
Activation Requested.
1. Double-click the ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4
icon on the desktop.

This will open ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 on the


Tools page. 12. When a response from the UKHO has been
received, save the file onto the PC where
2. The Activation tile will show Activation Not
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is installed.
started.
13. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of
the Activation tile to open the Activation
Status panel.

14. Click Browse to open the Browse For Folder


3. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of window and navigate to folder containing the
the Activation tile to open the Activation response file.
Status panel.
15. Click Load.

4. Click Next. When the activation process has completed, an


Activation Successful message will be shown.
5. Click Media to select it.
16. Click Finish.
6. Click Next.
The Tools page will now show Activation
7. Enter the Login and Password supplied by Complete.
your ADMIRALTY Distributor.

8. Click Browse to open the Browse For Folder


window and navigate to where you would like
to save the activation request file.

9. Click Save.

The activation request file will be saved to the PC.

10. Follow the onscreen instructions to email the


activation request to the UKHO.

11. When the activation request file has been


emailed, click Finish.
Updating the AENP Updating the AENP Catalogue,
Catalogue, Permits and NM Permits and NM updates by
Updates internet
1. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring
This guide will take you through the steps for up the Tools page.
updating the AENP Catalogue, Permits and NM
updates in ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4. When NMs and catalogues are required, the Get
NMs and Permits tile will show Out of Date for
When storing the weekly update files in a each.
location, please ensure that only one .enp and
.permit file is present in the chosen storage
location to avoid any confusion when then
applying the file to the e-Reader.

Updating the AENP Catalogue,


Permits and NM updates from a
The Get NMs and Permits tile will not show
Weekly Update File when new permits are available.
For all .enp and .permits files received within the
2. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of
Weekly Update emails, simple upload them to the
the Get NMs and Permits tile to open the
e- Reader using the Media option.
Get NMs and Permits panel.

3. Click Next.

4. Click Internet to select it.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Request to download e-NP Catalogues,


Permits and NM updates.

When the request has been processed a


Successfully updated the AENP Reader
message will be shown.

7. Click Finish.

The Get NMs and Permits tile will show Up to


Date for NMs and Catalogue.

Your AENP Catalogue, Permits and NM


updates are now up to date.
Updating the AENP Catalogue, 11. When the activation request file has been
emailed, click Minimise to return to the Tools
Permits and NM updates by email page.
1. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring
up the Tools page. The Get NMs and Permits tile will show NMs
Update Requested.
When NMs and catalogues are required, the Get
NMs and Permits tile will show Out of Date for
each.

12. When a response from the UKHO has been


received, save the file onto the PC where
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is installed.
The Get NMs and Permits tile will not show
when new permits are available. 13. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of
the Get NMs and Permits tile to open the Get
2. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of NMs and Permits panel.
the Get NMs and Permits tile to open the Get
NMs and Permits panel. 14. Click Browse to open the Browse For Folder
window and navigate to the folder containing
the response file.
3. Click Next.
15. Click Load.
4. Click Email to select it.
When the response has been processed a
5. Click Next. Successfully updated the ADMIRALTY e-NP
Reader message will be shown.
6. Click Request.
16. Click Finish.
7. Click Next.
The Get NMs and Permits tile will show Up to
8. Click Browse to open the Browse For Folder Date for NMs and Catalogue.
window and navigate to where you would like
to save the activation request file.

Note: Please ensure that only one .enp and


.permit file is present in the chosen storage
location to avoid any confusion when then
applying the file to the e-Reader.
Your AENP Catalogue, Permits and NM
9. Click Save. updates are now up to date.

The update request will be saved to the chosen


location.

10. Follow the onscreen instructions to email the


activation request to the UKHO.
Updating the AENP Catalogue When the AENP Catalogue and NM updates
have been installed, a message will be shown.
and NM updates from the ADP
update and software DVD Your AENP Catalogue and NM Updates are now
up to date to the week shown on the DVD.
The AENP Catalogue and NM updates are
loaded from the DVD in a single process. Updating AENP Catalogue and
Permits will need to be obtained separately Permits from removable drive
using the internet or email communication
method. The AENP Catalogue and permits can be
loaded from a Removable drive in a single
1. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring process. NM updates will need to be obtained
up the Tools page. separately using the internet or email
When NMs and catalogues are required, the Get communication method.
NMs and Permits tile will show Out of Date for Note: Please ensure that only one .enp and
each. .permit file is present in the chosen storage
location to avoid any confusion when then
applying the file to the e-Reader.

1. If the permits and catalogue files are saved on


a USB drive, insert it into the PC where
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 is installed.
The Get NMs and Permits tile will not show 2. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring
when new permits are available. up the Tools page.
2. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of
3. When NMs and catalogues are required, the
the Get NMs and Permits tile to open the Get Get NMs and Permits tile will show Out of
NMs and Per Date for each.

3. Click Next.

4. Click Media to select it.

5. Click Next.

6. Click Browse to bring up the Browse For 4. The Get NMs and Permits tile will not show
Folder window. when new permits are available.

7. Navigate to the DVD location and click OK. 5. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of
the Get NMs and Permits tile to open the Get
8. Click Load to install the AENP Catalogue and NMs and Permits pane.
NM Updates.

6. Click Next.

7. Click Media to select it.

8. Click Next.

9. Click Browse to bring up the Browse For


Folder window.
10. Navigate to the location where the files have
been saved and click OK.

11. Click Load to install the e-NP Catalogue and


Permits.

When the catalogue and permits have been


installed, a message will be shown.

The Get NMs and Permits tile will show the


catalogue as up to date. If NM updates are
required, these will need to be obtained using
the Internet or email communication method.
Installing AENP Editions 11. A dialogue box will be shown. Click OK to
confirm you are happy to continue.
This guide will take you through the steps for
installing AENP Editions in ADMIRALTY e-
Reader 1.4.

Installing AENP Editions from the


When the selected AENP Editions have been
internet installed, the message Successfully loaded
Installing AENP Editions via the internet will eNPs will be shown. The installed AENP Editions
require an internet connection on the PC where will be shown on screen.
ADMIRALTY e- Reader 1.4 is installed.
The Load e-NPs tile will show Up to Date.
1. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring
up the Tools page.

2. The Load e-NPs tile will show Out of Date.

Installed AENP Editions may require NM


updates.

3. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of


the Load e-NPs tile to open the Activation
Status panel.

4. Click Next.

5. Click Internet to select it.

6. Click Next.

7. The next page allows you to select which


AENP Editions to load. AENP Editions you
are licenced to view that are not installed will
be selected by default. The selection can be
modified by selecting and deselecting
individual AENP Editions.

8. Clicking All e-NPs will select all AENP


Editions for installation.

9. When you are happy with the selection, click


Next to continue.

10. Click Load e-NPs.


Installing AENP Editions from Click Browse to bring up the Browse For
Folder window.
DVD
10. Navigate to the DVD location and click OK.
AENP editions are supplied weekly on the ADP
update and software DVD.

1. Click Tools on the right-hand menu to bring


up the Tools page.

2. The Load e-NPs tile will show Out of Date.

11. Click Load to install the selected AENP


3. Click the Maximise button in the top-right of Editions.
the Load e-NPs tile to open the Activation When the selected AENP Editions have been
Status panel. installed, the message Successfully loaded
eNPs will be shown. The installed AENP
Editions will be shown on screen.
4. Click Next.
12. Click Finish.
5. Click Media to select it.
The Load e-NPs tile will show Up to Date.
6. Click Next.

7. The next page allows you to select which


AENP Editions to load. AENP Editions you
are licenced to view that are not installed will
be selected by default. The selection can be
modified by selecting and deselecting
individual AENP Editions. Installed AENP Editions may require NM
updates.

8. Clicking All e-NPs will select all AENP


Editions for installation.

9. Click Next to continue when the required


AENPs are selected .
Using the Book Shelf Opening Recently used AENPs
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 contains many A list of all recently opened AENPs can be found
features to help you use and search your on the Book Shelf home page.
publications.
1. Click Book Shelf.
Opening an AENP 2. Click the Maximise button on the Recent tile.

1. Click Book Shelf.

2. Click on the required AENP from the list to


open it.

3. Click on the recent AENP you wish to open.

The selected AENP will open on the View Book


page.

Adding an AENP as a Favourite


1. Click Book Shelf.

2. Click the Maximise button on the All


Publications tile.

3. Click the Star icon next to the AENP you want


to favourite.

Favourites will be shown in the Favourites tile on


the Book Shelf homepage.
Using the View Book Screen Zoom In

The View Book screen allows you to view AENPs Zoom in to get a closer view.

and any NM updates or addendums applied to Zoom Out


them.
Zoom out to see more of the page at a reduced
View Book Toolbar size.

Screen resolution can affect what options are Page Display Style
shown on the tool bar.

If the toolbar does not fit in the panel:

Allows you to choose single page view or double-


page side-by-side view, with or without scrolling.
To view what options are not shown click the
down arrow shown on the far right.
Rotate

Page Up/Page Down Rotate the currently viewed page 90° clockwise
from its current position.
Allows you to navigate up or down a single page.
Snapshot Page
Goto page
Allows you to create a single-page excerpt of the
Displays the current page number and allows you book that can be saved or printed. Also contains
to manually enter a page number which will separate pages for NMs and Addendums applied
change the view accordingly. to the selected page.

Zoom Level Search Book


Opens the search panel:

This allows you to enter a word(s) to search for


within the contents of the book.

Close

Close closes the search panel

Previous/Next

Allows you to select from a set of pre-set zoom The Previous and Next options search the entire
levels to increase or decrease the scale of the book for the word(s) entered in the Search field.
page shown.
Previous looks for all entries before the current
page, while Next looks for all entries after the
current page.
Settings Bookmarks Panel
This allows you to select whole word search and The Bookmarks panel is shown on the left-hand
case-sensitive options. side of the screen. It can be expanded or hidden
by clicking on the ‘Bookmarks’ tab on the left-
hand side.

Switching between and closing


AENPs
Closing an AENP
You can close an open AENP by clicking on the X
icon on the book title at the top of the e-Reader
screen.

Switching between open AENPs


You can switch between multiple open AENPs by
clicking on the book title at the top of the e-
Reader screen.

Snapshot Function With this, you can quickly navigate to different


When viewing a Book, click the Snapshot Page sections of the AENP.
Icon.
– To jump to a section of the AENP, click
on the chapter you want to view, and the
A preview of the page shown will be saved to a book view will change to the appropriate
temporary location and opened in your default page.
PDF viewer. – Chapters with an arrow next to them can
The snapshot can be saved to another location or be expanded into sub-sections by
printed from your PDF software. clicking on the arrow.
Thumbnails Panel
Clicking on the Page Thumbnails tab opens up
the Thumbnails panel. This gives a graphical
overview of the contents of each page.

Clicking on a thumbnail navigates to that page.

There is a zoom control for the thumbnails to


make them larger or smaller within the thumbnails
panel.
NM Panel
The NM panel displays all NMs applied to the
current book.

Clicking on the title of an NM will change the view


to the page it affects.

When an NM is selected, both the NM box, and


the page against which the NM is applied will be
outlined with a red box.

Addendums are listed at the bottom of an NM box


and can be accessed by clicking on the
Addendum box. Addendums will open in a new
tab, outside of the open publication.
Generating an AENP Certificate

ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 can be used to


generate an AENP Certificate that can be viewed,
saved or printed.

The AENP Certificate allows users to


demonstrate that they are a valid AENP user to
inspectors. It also provides details about
subscribed AENPs and how up to date they are.

1. Click Tools.

2. Click the Maximise button on the Certificate


tile.

3. Click Generate.

Three options will be shown:

– Print – will send a copy of the certificate


to be printed if a printer is connected to
the PC.

– Save – will allow you save a PDF


version of the certificate.

– View- will allow you to view the


certificate.

4. When a certificate has been generated, click


Finish to return to the Tools page.
User Settings
This guide will take you through the configurable
user settings in ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.

Opening the User Settings page


All configurable user settings can be accessed
through the User Setting – View Info page.

5. Click Tools to show the Tools page.

6. Click Maximise on the User Settings tile.

7. The User Settings – View Info page will show.

User Information
The User Settings page shows information that
your ADMIRALTY Distributor may require if you
experience any issues with ADMIRALTY e-
Reader 1.4 or your AENP licence.

e-Reader User Permit


If your ADMIRALTY Distributor requests the User
Permit Number (UPN) for your ADMIRALTY e-
Reader 1.4 installation, click the Copy UPN
button.

The UPN will be added to your clipboard and can


be pasted into an email using the Windows
‘Paste’ function.

Open Logs
The Open Logs button opens the location of the
log file. This may be required by your
ADMIRALTY Distributor if you encounter any
problems.

1. Click Open Logs. The folder containing the


log file will be shown.

2. The log.txt file can be attached to an email


and sent to your ADMIRALTY Distributor.
Uninstalling When the process is finished, you will receive a
message advising you that the removal process
This guide will take to you through the processes has completed successfully.
for backing up your AENP data and uninstalling 3. Press any key to close the window.
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4.
ADMIRALTY e-Reader 1.4 has now been
Backing up AENP data completely uninstalled.

AENP data files can be backed-up by copying the


following directory into a back-up location, for
example a USB stick.

ProgramData\UKHO\Dpf\filestore

This directory and its files can be copied over to


replace the respective directories of another (or
the same) installation of an e-Reader to restore
the data.

Uninstalling
1. Navigate to the ‘Programs and Features’
menu on the PC where e-Reader 1.4 is
installed.

2. Select ‘ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader’ from the


list of programs and click Uninstall.

3. A Setup window will be shown. Click Uninstall.

Windows will complete the uninstallation process.


When this is complete, a message will be shown
to stating that ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader has
been uninstalled successfully.

4. Click Close.

Removing all remaining files


Some files will remain on the PC following
uninstallation.

1. To remove them, insert the ADP Software and


Update DVD into your PC and navigate to the
ADMIRALTY e-NP Reader 1.4 folder.

2. Double-click the file Remove e-NP Reader


Files.bat.

A process will run and any remaining files will be


deleted.

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