Description
Humminbird AutoChart PRO PC Mapping | Boat Supply Store
Gain unparalleled underwater insight for precise fishing strategies with AutoChart PRO PC Mapping Software, designed to empower anglers to create highly detailed custom maps. This comprehensive system utilizes your Humminbird sonar and GPS data, incorporating advanced features like Bottom Hardness Indication and Side Imaging Mosaic to reveal critical fish-holding habitat and substrate composition, crucial for optimizing retrieval routes and locating prime structure. Compatible with Windows XP (SP3) or greater, it requires 512MB RAM (1024MB recommended) and 10GB of free hard drive space to process recordings from compatible Humminbird ONIX, ION, 1100, 900, 800, and 600 Series units.
Key Features
- Create your own detailed lake charts from Humminbird sonar and GPS data.
- Identify fish-holding habitat with exclusive Bottom Hardness Indication.
- Visualize underwater structure comprehensively with Side Imaging Mosaic.
- Utilize the included 32GB Zero Lines Map Card for North American coverage.
- Integrate with Minn Kota i-Pilot Link for precise contour following.
- Overlay custom maps with existing LakeMaster charts for enhanced situational awareness.
- Manage waypoints efficiently through marking, import, and export functions.
- Achieve a competitive edge with advanced, custom-generated cartography.
Specifications
| Product Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Mapping Software Type | PC mapping software with DVD |
| Map Card Included | 32GB Zero Lines Map Card |
| Coverage Area | North America |
| Exclusive Features | Bottom Hardness Indication, Side Imaging Mosaic |
| Custom Map Creation | From Humminbird sonar and GPS data |
| Compatibility | Select Humminbird ONIX, ION, 1100, 900, 800, and 600 Series |
| Operating System | Windows XP (SP3) or greater |
| RAM | 512MB (1024MB recommended) |
| Hard Drive Space | 10GB free |
| Drive Requirement | DVD-ROM drive |
Who This Is For
Tournament anglers and serious freshwater fishermen seeking a competitive edge through detailed, custom-made underwater maps and advanced sonar visualization. This software enables the creation of proprietary bathymetric data for any navigable body of water.
How It Compares
| Feature | Humminbird AutoChart PRO PC Mapping | Competitor |
|---|---|---|
| Mapping Creation | PC software with sonar recording import | Preloaded charts, Real-time on-unit sonar recording |
| Exclusive Features | Bottom Hardness Indication, Side Imaging Mosaic | Auto Guidance, satellite imagery overlay, None specific to this comparison |
| Map Card Included | 32GB Zero Lines Map Card | Varies by specific chart card, Requires separate SD card for storage |
Common Concerns Answered
Can I use AutoChart PRO maps on my fish finder without a PC?
No, AutoChart PRO requires a compatible Humminbird unit for recording sonar data and a PC to process and create the maps. The completed custom maps are then loaded onto an SD card for use on your compatible Humminbird unit.
Is the software difficult to learn?
While AutoChart PRO offers advanced features, it provides comprehensive tools for creating detailed maps. Users with some familiarity with sonar recording and data management will find the learning curve manageable, especially with the included manual and online resources.
Are software updates complicated?
Software updates are typically straightforward to install once downloaded. Occasionally, complex updates may require users to follow specific installation instructions to ensure full compatibility and functionality with their system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AutoChart PRO and how does it differ from standard AutoChart?
AutoChart PRO is an advanced PC mapping software that builds upon the core AutoChart functionality by adding exclusive features like Bottom Hardness Indication and Side Imaging Mosaic, providing deeper analysis of underwater terrain and habitat.
What are the exclusive features of AutoChart PRO?
The exclusive features are Bottom Hardness Indication, which helps identify substrate types that attract fish, and Side Imaging Mosaic, which creates a seamless, high-resolution image of underwater structure from multiple sonar passes.
How do I create custom lake maps with AutoChart PRO?
You create custom lake maps by recording sonar and GPS data from a compatible Humminbird unit while on the water, then importing that data into the AutoChart PRO PC software to process and generate your detailed charts.
What is the Zero Lines Map Card and what does it do?
The Zero Lines Map Card is a high-capacity data storage card that comes with AutoChart PRO. It provides a blank canvas for saving your custom-created maps of bodies of water that may not have existing detailed charts available.
What is Bottom Hardness Indication?
Bottom Hardness Indication is a visualization feature within AutoChart PRO that interprets sonar returns to display variations in bottom composition, such as hard substrate (rock, gravel) versus soft substrate (mud, silt), which are critical for fish location.
