4. Set and move chart extents

1. Select display se�ngs 2. Set chart scale and size

3. Move to your chart area

NOAA Custom Chart Quick Start Guide

Click the Display Se�ngs icon to set depth zone �nt levels in the Depth Contour tab and other se�ngs in the Miscellaneous tab.

Click the Print Se�ngs icon to set scale, paper size, and orienta�on.

Use these map naviga�on tools to move around the map to the area that you want to build a chart of.

Use the plus and minus icons or your mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the map.

Click the Create new extent icon, then click on the map to set the center of your chart. A red rectangle will appear. Click the Move an extent icon to move an exis�ng extent.

Click the Default extent icon to zoom to the full map extent.

Click the Find my loca�on icon to zoom to your posi�on.

Le�-Click and hold mouse to pan on the map. This also works in the create or move extent modes.

5. Create and download chart 6. Contact us

Once the chart is displayed, use the browser’s save-as func�on to download the PDF file.

nau�calcharts.noaa.gov/charts/custom-chart.html

Click the Export queue icon and enter a chart name.

To create a PDF file of a chart, select a chart in the Export Queue, then click the Export Charts icon.

A progress bar appears in the queue as the PDF file is created. When ready, an Open bu�on appears, which will open the chart in a new browser window.

To delete a chart extent, select a chart from the Export Queue and click the Delete extent icon.

Click the Feedback icon to send comments and sugges�ons for improving the NOAA Custom Chart applica�on through the online Coast Survey Assist feedback tool.