Q: I would like to have different background maps than the ones predefined in NaviModel or Helmsman's display. Is there a way to set this up?


A: Yes, for this you need to add a new entry to your Web Map Server (WMS) list.


Please note NaviSuite only support WMS -web map service.


In NaviModel 4.8.1 same goes for Helmsman's display:

  • Click on the Select Background Map icon to enable the Maps node from the Project tree

  • Right click on the Maps node in the Project tree
  • Select Add new map... option
  • In the Set Map Server window insert the desired name and the URL of the WMS
  • The Map will be in the list of the background maps




In NaviModel 4.4.2 and older versions:

  • Browse to the Maps node in the NaviModel project tree
  • Right mouse-click onto it and open the Manage Maps... option


  • Open the folder where other background maps are stored
  • Copy one of the existing files
  • Change the file name and edit the file with a text editor by changing its name and URL, eg how Bing is set up


  • On a NaviModel restart you can choose your newly added WMS