OFS eGlobe G2 v.xxxx.

x Installation Guide

February 2019

ChartWorld International, Limassol, Cyprus

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Preface

The documentation corresponds to the respective software version. Nevertheless, occasionally

the software may differ from the functionality described due to technical reasons.

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Contents

Preface .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 5
1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Running the OFS for the First Time ...................................................................................................... 7
2.1 General .......................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Issues starting the OFS................................................................................................................ 11

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1 Introduction

1.1 General

In addition to the Readme file provided together with the OFS eGlobe G2 file, this short guide
provides information on how to install and use the Onboard Familiarization System from
ChartWorld.
The Onboard Familiarization System (OFS) is an ongoing offline training offered in a Computer
Based Training (CBT) form, to familiarize yourself with the eGlobe G2 ECDIS system. The OFS gets
updated on a regular basis and once so, an email notification is sent out. You need to be
subscribed to eCert OFS services to be able to receive the OFS details. The Onboard Familiarization
System is offered per vessel, not per user.
The OFS can be downloaded from the ChartWorld FTP drive using the link below.
ftp://customer:[email protected]/OFS/OFS_eGlobe_G2_v.xxxx.x.zip
It can also be obtained per CD/DVD but only on request and it will be sent to your office address.
The archive is password protected, you will receive the passcode once subscribed to the service.

Note:
File Size: 387 MB (It is not recommended to download over the vessels communication
system).

The OFS_eGlobe_G2_v.xxxx.x folder contains:

• A Certificate Folder
• The OFS_v. xxxx.x folder with the eGlobe training
• The Supporting_Software folder with a FirefoxPortable
• The OFS_Launcher.bat file
• A Readme.txt file

The OFS training in its entirety takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to complete. It is designed
to give the crew the knowledge they require to operate the ECDIS safely from zero knowledge.

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2 Running the OFS for the First Time

2.1 General

If you have already an older version of the OFS installed, you first need to delete this version from
your system before installing the new one.

Note:
Make sure that you have a PDF creator and reader installed on your computer to save the final
certificate at the end of the OFS.
Besides, you should make sure that your Java is adequately updated.

2.2 Installation

To use the OFS eGlobe G2 you need to install the program on your computer.
This chapter will guide you through the installation process.

1. Copy the complete OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x.zip file to your hard disk (C:\ preferred).

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2. As it is a compressed (zipped) file, you need to extract it first.

2.1. Right click on the file and select Extract All

2.2. Extract the folder to C:\OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x and click on Extract.

Important:
Do not rename any folder!

2.3. You will be prompted for the extraction Password. Enter the Pass Code you have been
provided with and click OK.

Important:
You need to be subscribed to the OFS Service in order to receive this information.

3. In case you have internet connectivity, close your current Web Browser session if you are
using Mozilla Firefox.

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4. Open the OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x folder and double-click on the OFS_Launcher.bat

This will launch the Portable built-in Firefox and the OFS will start automatically.
This may take some time and might not work at all if you try to start the OFS directly from a
network drive instead of your local drive C:\.

Note:
We strongly recommend using the FireFox browser as it works most reliably together with the
OFS!
Other browsers may cause problems.

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Important:
It is extremely important that you keep the original folder structure, otherwise, the OFS will
not work properly!
If you open the OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x folder the folder structure must look like this:

OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x:
• Certificate
• OFS_v. xxxx.x
• Supporting_Software
• OFS_Launcher.bat
• Readme.txt

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3 Troubleshooting

3.1 Issues starting the OFS

1. In case you have any difficulties to start the OFS via the OFS_Launcher.bat or you want to start
it directly from a network drive proceed as follows:

2. Open OFS_eGlobe_G2_v. xxxx.x /Supporting_Software/FirefoxPortable/ForefoxPortable.exe.

3. Then open OFS_v. xxxx.x and drag and drop the story.html file into the Firefox Portable.

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