DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 User Guide

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Topo USA® 8.0 User Guide

Table of Contents

Getting Started.............................................................................................. 1

Welcome to Topo USA.................................................................................. 1

What's New in Topo USA .............................................................................. 1

Frequently Asked Questions.......................................................................... 2

Helpful Tips................................................................................................ 6

Topo USA Data Regions...............................................................................10

Basic Functions..........................................................................................10

Running Topo USA......................................................................................10

Zooming In and Out ...................................................................................10

Panning/Centering the Map..........................................................................12

Copying Your Map to the Clipboard ...............................................................13

Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image......................................................13

Measuring Distance and Area.......................................................................14

Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats.........................................................16

Searching Tips...........................................................................................17

Exiting the Program....................................................................................18

About the Interface ....................................................................................19

Tab Area...................................................................................................19

Control Panel.............................................................................................20

Overview Map............................................................................................20

Toolbar.....................................................................................................21

Map Legend .................................................................................................23

Map Legend...............................................................................................23

Using the Toolbar..........................................................................................27

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options...................................................................27

Reordering the Toolbar Options....................................................................27

To Create New Projects...............................................................................27

To Open a Project.......................................................................................28

To Save a Project.......................................................................................28

To Print.....................................................................................................28

To Print the Map Screen..............................................................................28

To Share Maps...........................................................................................28

To Open the Map Library.............................................................................29

To Create a Route ......................................................................................29

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection ..............................................................30

To Use GPS NavMode..................................................................................30

To Exchange Files with a Handheld Device.....................................................30

To Grab and Pan the Map ............................................................................31

To Create a Profile......................................................................................31

To Measure Distance...................................................................................31

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To Get Information About a

Location.............................................................32

To Choose Options .....................................................................................32

To Add Images and Data to a GPS Location....................................................33

Customizing the Map and Tab Display ..............................................................35

Display Options Overview............................................................................35

Customizing the Interface............................................................................35

Displaying Basic Map Features......................................................................36

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences......................................................38

Changing the Map Colors.............................................................................39

Showing Hybrid Maps..................................................................................40

Changing the Map Magnification Level...........................................................40

Changing the Contour Details Preferences......................................................40

Changing How POIs Display on the Map.........................................................41

Setting Units of Measure Preferences ............................................................42

Resizing the Map and Tab Areas...................................................................44

Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time ............................................................46

Showing or Hiding Tabs...............................................................................47

Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences ...............................................48

Reordering the Tabs ...................................................................................49

Using Keyboard Shortcuts ..............................................................................51

Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme .........................................................51

Creating a New Custom Scheme...................................................................51

Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme.........................................51

Customizing a DeLorme Scheme...................................................................53

Renaming a Custom Scheme........................................................................53

Deleting a Custom Scheme..........................................................................54

Importing a Custom Scheme........................................................................54

Exporting a Custom Scheme........................................................................55

Searching For Commands............................................................................55

Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme................................................55

Viewing Map Data .........................................................................................57

Saving Data to Your Hard Drive....................................................................57

Connecting Data ........................................................................................57

Viewing Data.............................................................................................57

Creating, Editing, Deleting, and Saving Projects ................................................59

Map Files Overview.....................................................................................59

Creating and Deleting Projects .....................................................................59

Opening an Existing Project .........................................................................60

Editing a Project.........................................................................................60

Saving a Project.........................................................................................61

Creating Transfer Files................................................................................61

Importing Transfer Files ..............................................................................64

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E-mailing a Transfer File..............................................................................64

Finding a Location on the Map.........................................................................67

Find Overview............................................................................................67

Performing a Basic Search...........................................................................67

Performing an Advanced Search...................................................................68

Performing a POI Search .............................................................................71

Finding Points Near Your Current Location......................................................72

Finding a Symbol by its Name......................................................................74

Tips on Viewing Search Results ....................................................................74

Keywords for Category Searches ..................................................................75

MapTags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting ........................................78

Using Address Book Contacts..........................................................................81

Searching for Address Book Contacts ............................................................81

Importing Existing Address Book Information.................................................81

Manually Entering Address Book Information..................................................82

Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact..............................................82

Editing a Contact In Your Address Book.........................................................83

Manually Moving a Contact on the Map..........................................................83

Relocating Address Book Contacts ................................................................84

Deleting a Contact In Your Address Book.......................................................84

Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts on the Map.........................................85

Deleting Your Entire Address Book................................................................85

Exporting Your Address Book .......................................................................85

Printing .......................................................................................................87

Printing a Map ...........................................................................................87

Printing a Route and Directions ....................................................................88

Printing a Profile.........................................................................................89

Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map.............................................................90

Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map.................................................92

Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map...............................................93

Layering Multiple Text and Graphic Items on a Printed Map..............................94

Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map............................................94

Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map..........................................................95

Using the Draw Tools.....................................................................................99

Draw Overview ..........................................................................................99

Viewing Hidden Draw Tools........................................................................104

Geocaching Features.................................................................................104

Draw File Management..............................................................................105

Creating a New Draw File ..........................................................................105

Saving a Draw File....................................................................................105

Deleting a Draw File .................................................................................106

Hiding Draw Files .....................................................................................106

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Editing/Locking Draw Files.........................................................................107

Exporting Draw Files to Text Files...............................................................107

Exporting Track Data Files to Text Files .......................................................108

Exporting Track or Waypoint Files to GPX Files .............................................108

Importing Files to Draw Files......................................................................109

Formatting a Text File to Import as a Draw File ............................................111

Copying a Map Line to a Draw File ..............................................................112

Saving a Track as a GPS Log......................................................................113

Viewing the Contents of a Draw File............................................................113

Copying a Draw File..................................................................................115

Changing Draw Object Types .....................................................................115

Renaming a Draw File...............................................................................116

Creating a Direct Route from a Line Object ..................................................117

Copying a Draw Object From One Draw File to Another..................................117

Moving a Draw Object to a Different Draw File..............................................118

Using Draw Objects ..................................................................................118

Copying and Placing Draw Objects..............................................................118

Moving Draw Objects................................................................................119

Renaming a Draw Object...........................................................................120

Deleting Draw Objects ..............................................................................121

Snapping Draw Objects.............................................................................122

Adding Points to Draw Objects ...................................................................123

Deleting Points and Line Segments from Dra w Objects ..................................124

Labeling a Draw Object .............................................................................124

Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , and Splines................................125

Drawing Routable Roads or Trails on the Map...............................................125

Drawing a Line, Arc, or Spline on the Map....................................................126

Drawing a Track on the Map ......................................................................127

Editing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline...........................128

Editing a Track.........................................................................................129

Placing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline at a Specific Location

.............................................................................................................129

Joining and Breaking Linear Objects............................................................130

Sending a Track to a PN-Series GPS............................................................131

Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons...............................................................132

Drawing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map ......................................132

Editing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon.........................................................133

Placing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map........................................134

Waypoints, Symbols, MapNotes, Text Labels, and Images..............................135

Adding a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image to the Map...........135

Editing a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image ..........................136

Placing a Waypoint, Symbol, Text Label, or Image at a Specific Location..........137

Moving and Deleting Draw MapNotes...........................................................138

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Sending a Waypoint to a P

N-Series GPS ......................................................139

Custom Symbols......................................................................................139

Custom Symbols Overview ........................................................................139

Creating a New Symbol.............................................................................140

GPS Device Custom Symbols .....................................................................141

Editing a Symbol......................................................................................143

Finding a Custom Symbol..........................................................................143

Importing a Bitmap .................................................................................. 144

Copying and Pasting.................................................................................145

Pasting a Bitmap into XSym.......................................................................146

Dragging a Bitmap into XSym ....................................................................147

Removing a Symbol..................................................................................148

Draw Tool Box .........................................................................................148

Using the Transparency Option...................................................................149

Anchor Position........................................................................................150

Cursor Position ........................................................................................150

Creating a New Symbol Set .......................................................................150

Opening a Symbol Set ..............................................................................151

Routing .....................................................................................................153

Creating a Route......................................................................................153

Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias...........................................................154

Changing the Routing Method ....................................................................157

Changing the Properties of a Stop Along Your Route......................................157

Viewing Route Directions...........................................................................158

Avoiding a Specified Area When Routing......................................................158

Saving Route Directions as Text .................................................................159

Setting Your Routing Preferences................................................................160

Editing a Route ........................................................................................161

Editing Roads ..........................................................................................162

Labeling a Route Point with a MapNote........................................................162

Moving Route MapNotes............................................................................163

Displaying and Centering Routes on the Map................................................163

Saving a Route ........................................................................................164

Deleting a Route ......................................................................................164

Importing Routes .....................................................................................164

Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences......................................165

Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route........................................................166

Converting a Route to a GPS Log................................................................166

Using GPS..................................................................................................167

GPS Overview..........................................................................................167

Initializing GPS ........................................................................................168

Using NavMode or GPS Tab View ................................................................171

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Using UMPC and Smal

l-screen Devices ........................................................172

Tracking a Route with GPS.........................................................................173

Getting Back on Track When Off Course ......................................................174

Panning the Map Automatically While GPS Tracking.......................................174

Playing Back a Log File..............................................................................175

Previewing a GPS Log File..........................................................................176

Viewing File Details for a GPS Log...............................................................177

Monitoring Your GPS Status.......................................................................177

Monitoring GPS Satellite Information...........................................................179

Viewing Sun and Moon Information.............................................................180

About GPS...............................................................................................180

Using Voice Navigation ................................................................................183

Voice Overview ........................................................................................183

Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition ..............................................184

Voice Commands......................................................................................184

Voice Prompts..........................................................................................188

Voice Options ..........................................................................................189

Voice Options Overview.............................................................................189

Training the Speech Recognition Engine.......................................................189

Speech Recognition Tips............................................................................190

Changing Voice Output..............................................................................191

Voice Preferences.....................................................................................193

Using Handheld Devices...............................................................................195

Handheld Export ......................................................................................195

Setting Your Handheld Export Preferences ...................................................195

Creating a Map Package............................................................................196

Grid Size Comparisons..............................................................................197

Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation ....................................................... 198

Exchanging Information with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS.............................199

Exchanging Maps, Tracks, Routes, and Waypoints.........................................199

Adding Draw Layers to a Map Package.........................................................200

Deleting Maps, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.............................................201

Sending/Receiving Maps............................................................................201

Sending/Receiving Routes .........................................................................203

Sending/Receiving Tracks..........................................................................204

Sending/Receiving Waypoints ....................................................................206

Firmware Updates ....................................................................................207

Sending/Receiving Maps............................................................................208

Sending/Receiving Routes .........................................................................210

Sending/Receiving Tracks..........................................................................211

Sending/Receiving Waypoints ....................................................................212

States Included in Regional Map Packages ...................................................213

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....................................................................................214

Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS Device..................................215

Sending Route Information........................................................................215

Sending Tracks ........................................................................................217

Sending Waypoints...................................................................................217

Receiving a Route.....................................................................................218

Receiving a Track.....................................................................................219

Receiving Waypoints.................................................................................220

Exchanging Information with a Palm OS Device............................................221

Sending a Handheld Map...........................................................................221

Sending Route Information........................................................................221

Sending Waypoints...................................................................................222

Receiving a GPS Log.................................................................................223

Receiving a Route.....................................................................................223

Receiving Waypoints.................................................................................224

Exchanging Information with a Pocket PC Device ..........................................225

Sending a Handheld Map...........................................................................225

Sending Route Information........................................................................225

Receiving a GPS Log.................................................................................226

Sending Waypoints...................................................................................227

Sending a GPS Log...................................................................................228

Receiving a Route.....................................................................................228

Receiving Waypoints.................................................................................229

Profiling Linear Objects................................................................................231

Creating a Profile .....................................................................................231

Viewing the Profile Elevation Graphs ...........................................................232

Statistical Data ........................................................................................234

Manually Setting Minimum and Maximum Elevation.......................................237

Clearing a Profile......................................................................................237

User Profile Data......................................................................................238

Viewing Your Map in 3-D..............................................................................241

Viewing a 3-D Map ...................................................................................241

Flying Over a 3-D Map ..............................................................................242

Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences...............................................................243

Using NetLink.............................................................................................245

NetLink Overview.....................................................................................245

Using GeoTagger ........................................................................................247

Getting Started with GeoTagger .................................................................247

Tagging an Image ....................................................................................247

Tagging Data...........................................................................................248

Calculate the Timestamp Offset..................................................................249

Legal Information........................................................................................251

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Important Notices ....................................................................................254

Apache License, Version 2.0.......................................................................260

Index........................................................................................................265

cense Agreement.................................251

Getting Started

Welcome to Topo USA

These are just some of the many features that you can enjoy with Topo USA®.

• Try our data downloads for free! Included with your purchase is a download certificate for $40 worth of data and imagery using the NetLink tab (registration required). You can also subscribe to the DeLorme Map Library for unlimited downloads.

• Send map downloads directly to your Earthmate PN-Series GPS through the Exchange dialog.

• Map Library subscriptions allow you to download unlimited data and imagery for just $29.95 a year.

• Exchange maps, tracks, routes, and waypoints with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS.

• Search for trails, state parks, mountain peaks, unique natural features, points of interest, and more.

• View your maps in 3-D and fly over the terrain with shaded relief, detailed land use/land cover features, and elevation contours.

• Use the Handheld Export tab to create custom maps to send to your Earthmate PN-Series GPS.

• Use the split-screen functionality to view two types of data for the same location at the same time.

• Create trail, road, or direct routes by adding start and finish points on your map. Customize your route by adding stops and vias.

• Use the toolbar to share maps, add data and images to the map, open/create/save projects, start/stop GPS, edit your preferences, and more.

• Profile map items and objects you draw/add to the map to determine coordinate information, linear distance, elevation, grade, and so on.

• Print high quality, detailed, 2-D or 3-D single-page maps, and/or mural maps as large as 3 x 3 pages. You can even print routes, route directions, and profiles.

• Import .loc or .gpx files from www.geocaching.com that you can then transfer to an Earthmate PN-Series GPS.

• Create custom keyboard shortcuts or select a DeLorme shortcut scheme, such as 3-D Navigation, to navigate the program more easily than ever.

• Connect your GPS device to the program and track your progress on a laptop as you travel.

• Use the Measure tool to measure linear distance or the area and perimeter of a polygon measurement object on the map.

• And much more!

What's New in Topo USA

• PN-Series features

• Automatically add a NetLink Map Library map package to the Exchange

dialog for immediate transfer to your device—no map cutting required

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• Add waypoints and tracks to the Exchange dialog with the Send to PNSeries right-click menu option

• View information about your device's memory in the Exchange dialog

• Geocaching symbols added to PN-Series symbol set support new

geocaching features on PN-Series devices

• New in-vehicle navigation features!

• NavMode—hands free full-screen view that you can display in 2-D or

3-D

• GPS Radar—find points of interest near your current location

• UMPC mode—optimizes your screen for ultra-mobile PCs and small

screens

• Voice—spoken directions and voice commands

• Routing

• Add stops and vias right from the toolbar

• Plan Trip option—estimate end of day breaks, fuel stops, and fuel cost

• Draw—select multiple waypoints on the map with your mouse or from the file

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are asked most frequently by our customers.

• How do I get maps from Topo USA to my Earthmate PN-Series GPS device? To get started, see these tutorials in the Topo USA 8.0 Help system.

Tutorial: Add a Map to Your PN-Series GPS Tutorial: Exchange Data with an Earthmate-PN Series GPS To learn how to make a custom map, see this tutorial in the Topo USA 8.0

Help system: Tutorial: Create Custom Maps for an Earthmate PN-Series GPS For more information, see the PN-Series GPS Help topics under Using

Handheld Devices.

• Is my GPS device supported? DeLorme software works with different types of GPS devices.

• DeLorme GPS Devices—Any DeLorme GPS will work with a current DeLorme software release.

• USB GPS Support—DeLorme software can use the data output from a USB GPS if the device meets one of the following criteria:

• When the GPS is attached to the computer, it is recognized and displayed under Ports in the Microsoft® Windows® Device Manager.

• The unit is a Garmin USB device and the Garmin drivers are installed.

Note Magellan USB devices are not currently supported.

• Serial GPS Support—DeLorme software can use the data output from a serial GPS device. The device must be connected to a free COM port

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and output a generic NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) stream.

• Bluetooth GPS Support—DeLorme software can use the data output from a Bluetooth GPS device. You must configure your Bluetooth software to create a virtual serial port.

• How do I find a specific location? Use Topo USA's search tools to locate any place in the United States. If you

have the North American version of Topo USA, you can also search for places and points of interest (POIs) in Canada and places in Mexico.

In addition, you can search for places along your route, within a certain radius of the current map center, or within a particular region.

To access the search features in Topo USA, click the Find tab. For more information on searching for specific locations, see Performing a Basic Search, Finding Points Near Your Current Location, Performing a POI Search, and Performing an Advanced Search.

• How can I find all of the nearby points of interest? Right-click your location on the map, click Find Travel POIs, and then click

the distance you want to search within (1 mile, 5 miles, or 10 miles). The points of interest display in Find tab results area.

OR If you are tracking with a GPS device, do a radar search to locate points of interest within a designated distance of your current GPS position.

• Where do I find the map settings and other Options settings?

Click the Options button

on the toolbar to modify GPS, voice, map feature, display, handheld, and keyboard shortcut, and 3-D preferences. For more information, see To Open the Options Dialog Box.

• How do I perform an Along the Way search in the Find tab and print my results?

Search for names or categories along your current route by performing an advanced search in the Find tab. You can then print your search results using the Along the Way print option.

Use the following steps to search for a name/category along your current route and print the results:

1. Click the Find tab and then click Advanced. The Advanced dialog area displays.

2. Select Category from the From drop-down list.

3. Select CurrentRoute from the Within drop-down list.

4. Type the appropriate keyword in the Keywords text box.

5. Type the distance in the Distance text box.

6. Click Search. The search results display in the dialog area.

7. Click the Print tab and then click Route. The Route dialog area displays.

8. Select the Along the Way check box.

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9. Click Print Now. The search results print.

• How do I submit a data update or fix the roads on my map?

• If you find there is a missing local road, you can add it to the current

Draw layer using the Routable Roads Draw tool. For more information, see Drawing Routable Roads or Trails on the Map.

• To report an error to DeLorme:

1. Click the NetLink tab.

2. Click the Support subtab.

3. In the Map Corrections box, click the Submit Correction link.

4. Use the Customer Revisions wizard to submit the change.

• What is a project? You can save all of your work as a single workspace so you can open it again

later. These saved workspaces are called projects. A project is made up of the following items: coordinates of the map center,

current zoom level, current magnification, map display preferences, any added items: such as draw layers, routes, and so on. As you create new routes or draw layers, change preferences or the map center, and so on, they are added to the current project. You can save or discard changes.

To learn how to create a project, see Creating and Deleting Projects.

• What is the difference between a stop and a via? When routing in Topo USA, you have the option of adding/inserting stops or

vias in the route. A stop is a location in a route where you want to stop and then proceed from. A via is a location on the map that you want the route to use.

For example, if you create a route between Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth, Maine, with no stops or vias, the route directions will tell you to take I-295. However, if you want to take US Route 1 instead, you can place vias in the route on US Route 1 to force the route to go by way of US Route 1. If you plan on stopping in Falmouth Foreside for lunch, you w ill want your route directions to reflect that stop. When you add a stop, you can recalculate to include it.

This map shows the area between Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth, Maine, with two vias and one stop.

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• What's the difference between adding and inserting a stop or via? The Insert Stop/Via function arranges stops/vias geographically in the route.

The Add Stop/Via function adds stops/vias in the order you add them to the route.

For more information, see Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias.

• Why did my route fail to calculate? Your route will fail to calculate if you create a route:

• With a route start, stop, via, or finish point in an area that you have designated as a Route Avoid.

• That includes route points outside the United States. If you have the North American version of Topo USa, for routes that include points outside of the United States, Canada, or Mexico.

• On an island without roads. In this case, Topo USA looks for the nearest road to that island to place the route point. If the nearest road is not routable (for example, it is the only road on the island and/or the island does not have ferry access), you will get an error message saying, "Route failed to calculate."

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• Why do X marks display on the map when I calculate a route?

• When you place a route point in a location that isn't on a street, Topo

USA finds the closest street to that location, marks the space between the point you clicked and the street with X marks, and starts the route at the street.

• If you search for an address that is on a walkway and place a route point on it, Topo USA finds the closest street to that location, marks the space between the point the clicked and the street with X marks, and starts the route at the street.

• Why is the tab area and control panel so narrow?

Topo USA was designed for resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher. If you are using a very high resolution (such as 1920x 1200), the tab area and control panel may appear to be very narrow. You can modify the size of the map and tab area or use the Windows® Control Panel to adjust your display settings.

• What's the best way to measure the distance of a road or trail? The best way to determine the distance of a particular road or trail is to

create a route. You can create a route using right-click functionality, the toolbar, or the Route tab. For more information, see Creating a Route.

• What's the best way to measure a large area on the map? The best way to measure a large area on the map is with the area tools on

the Draw tab (such as the polygon tool). When you draw an area object on the map, the area displays next to the object on the map. If you click off the object, you can view the area again by clicking the Select tool in the Draw tab and then clicking the area object on the map. For more information about drawing area objects, see Drawing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map.

• What's the best way to measure a short distance on the map? The best way to measure a short distance (that is not made up of a

road/trail) on the map is to use the Measure tool measure linear distance and area on the map based on the units chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box. For instructions on using the measure tool, see Measuring Distance and Area.

• Why won't 3-D billboards display? If you receive a message saying that 3-D billboards cannot be displayed,

ensure that you have a 32 MB video card with the most recent drivers and that it supports DirectX and transparencies.

on the toolbar. You can

Helpful Tips

These tips may help you use the features in your DeLorme mapping program. The Did You Know? pop-up tutorials provide hints while you are working in the application.

Tips

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• To disable a specific pop-up tutorial, select the Don't Show Again check box before you close it.

• To disable all pop-up tutorials, click the Help button click Shut Off All Pop-up Tutorials.

• To enable all pop-tutorials after you have shut off one or more, click the Help button on the toolbar and click Reset All Pop-up Tutorials.

on the toolbar and

Control Panel

If you want to... Use this tip...

Zoom the map out/in quickly

Pan the map quickly Position your cursor on the edge of the map; it

Update the coordinate format that displays in the Control Panel

View the last map center Press the middle button in the Compass Rose in the

Drag the map cursor in an up-left direction to zoom the map out or drag it in a down-right direction to zoom the map in.

becomes a white hand that you can use to drag the map to the new location.

Update your measurement preferences at any time using the Display tab in the Options dialog box.

Control Panel to center the map on the previous map view. This button performs an undo function for the last pan or zoom (up to 256 times).

Draw

If you want to... Use this tip...

Create a route using a road or trail you have added to the map with the Draw tab

When drawing a routable road/trail, click each existing road it crosses to ensure that you can route on the new road/trail. When you open a track you've imported from your GPS device, join the imported line with existing lines by right-clicking each intersection and selecting Manage Draw/Join.

Find

If you want to... Use this tip...

Modify a Find search result

Right-click a result item in the Find tab to add it as a MapNote, insert it as a stop in your route, copy the information to your clipboard, and so on.

GPS

If you want to... Use this tip...

View a GPS log on the map

Use the Draw tab to import a GPS log file and view it as a line object on the map.

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Handheld Export

If you want to... Use this tip...

Modify the export area in Handheld Export

When you click Preview, the default export area for the location you selected displays on the map as shaded rectangles. Click Select to confirm the area. To edit the area, click the Select/Edit tool and then click the map to add or remove rectangles to/from the export area.

Info

If you want to... Use this tip...

Quickly view information for a location on the map.

Hover your cursor over objects on the map to see information (such as road names, city/town, details about draw objects, etc.) in the status line that appears at the bottom of the map, just above the tab area.

Map Files

If you want to... Use this tip...

Learn how to add route and/or draw layers to your project

Add existing route and/or draw files to your project by clicking the Add button and selecting the Draw File or Route File option.

Measurement Tool

If you want to... Use this tip...

Measure the area/perimeter of a location on the map

Use the measure tool to draw a polygon on the map and determine its area and perimeter. Just click pointby-point to draw the polygon on the map and then double-click to close the polygon. The area and perimeter display in the center of the polygon.

If you want to... Use this tip...

Stop a page in a multipage map from printing

If you do not want to print all the pages in a multipage map, on the Layout graphic, click each page you do not want to print.

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Route

If you want to... Use this tip...

Reorder inserted stops Reorder your inserted route stops using the Advanced

features in the Route tab.

Create a route quickly For quick route creation, right-click the map and

select one of the Create Route options or use the Route buttons on the toolbar.

Reorder the columns in the Route Directions list

Determine the difference between adding and inserting stops and vias

View information about your second turn

Click the Directions list column headers to change the column order.

Added stops/vias are placed in the order you add them to the route. Inserted stops/vias are placed in the order you would approach them between the Start and Finish points of the route.

Click the Show Turns button when GPS tracking to view information about the following turn.

Tab Area

If you want to... Use this tip...

Adjust the size of the tab area

Show, hide, or reorder tabs

Import or export a tab configuration file

Adjust the size of the tab area by dragging the top or right side of the tab area.

Use the Tab Manager option in the Help menu to show, hide, or reorder tabs.

Use the Tab Manager option in the Help menu to import or export a tab configuration file

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Topo USA Data Regions

Topo USA data is available on DVD; the United States version includes all states, as well as roads and points of interest for Canada and roads for Mexico. The states included in the Eastern and Western versions are shown below.

Tip Install the data to your hard drive for improved performance.

Basic Functions Running Topo USA

After you install the program, you can run it with the DVD to use the data without installing it to your computer's hard drive. For more information on installing data to your hard drive, see Saving Data to Your Hard Drive.

To Access Data from the DVD

Choose one of the following ways to access the data using the DVD.

• If you installed a desktop shortcut, insert a the Topo USA DVD into your DVD drive and then double-click the Topo USA icon.

• Insert a Topo USA DVD into your DVD drive. From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > Topo USA 8.0, and then click Topo USA 8.0.

Zooming In and Out

You can use the drag and zoom feature, zoom tools, or the data zoom level (Data zoom level is the relationship between what you see in a map view and how it exists in reality. It is the amount of geographic data displayed on a computer monitor. The data zoom level is similar to the traditional fractional relationship expressed on paper maps. For example, 1:24,000, 1:100,000, 1:500,000, and so on.) to quickly change

the zoom level of the map view.

Getting Started

Notes

• Increase the data zoom level number to show a smaller geographic area at greater detail.

• Decrease the data zoom level number to show a larger geographic area at lesser detail.

• If you view both the right (primary) and left (secondary) maps at different data zoom levels, a box (or lines, depending on the current data zoom level) displays on the map that is zoomed out the furthest. The box/lines indicate the area that is in view on the other map.

• If you view the right and left maps at the same data zoom level but they are not equally represented on the screen (50/50), a box (or lines) displays on the map that is covering the most screen area. The box/lines indicate the area that is in view on the other map.

To Drag and Zoom In

Use the following steps to zoom in either the right or left map.

1. Click and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the mouse in a downright direction on the map to encompass the area you want to display. A view box displays on the screen and changes dimension as you move the mouse. A label displays the data zoom level at the current map center.

2. Once you reach the map area or data zoom level you want to display, release the mouse button. The area you selected fills the map window, the map recenters, and the map view adjusts to show the appropriate level of detail. Tip To move the view box to another location, press the SHIFT key at any time.

To Drag and Zoom Out

Use the following steps to zoom in either the right or left map.

1. Click and hold down the left mouse button as you drag the mouse in an upleft direction on the map. A staircase with a small circle displays on the screen.

2. Continue dragging the mouse in an up-left direction. The small circle moves up the steps, one step per data zoom level. A label displays the data zoom level to the bottom-right of the staircase.

3. Once you reach the data zoom level you want to display, release the mouse button. The map view adjusts to display the appropriate level of detail. The map center is retained on your screen.

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To Zoom In/Out Using the Zoom Tools

There are two sets of zoom tools. The zoom tools for the right map are located in the Control Panel. The zoom tools for the left map are located at the top of the left map view.

Click the up arrow to zoom out one minor data zoom level at a time. Click the down arrow to zoom in one minor data zoom level at a time.

Right Map Controls

Left Map Controls

Tips

• Press ALT+PAGE UP on your keyboard to zoom out to the next full data zoom level. Press ALT+PAGE DOWN on your keyboard t o zoom in to the next full data zoom level.

• Use the mouse wheel to zoom the map in and out. Rotate the mouse wheel to zoom in by individual data zoom level steps or hold the SHIFT key while rotating the mouse wheel to zoom to the next full data zoom level.

Click the Zoom In 1 tool to increase the detail number to the next full level.

Click the Zoom Out 1 tool to decrease the detail number to the next full level.

Click the Zoom Out 3 tool to decrease the detail number by three full levels.

Click the plus button to increase the detail number to the next full level.

Click the minus button to decrease the detail number to the next full level.

The data zoom level of the left map displays in the text area to the left of the buttons.

Panning/Centering the Map

Use any of the following methods to pan (move) or center the map.

• Click anywhere on the map. The point you click becomes the new map center.

• When you point near the map edge, a white hand displays. Drag the hand to

move the map in that direction.

• Click the Map Panning button D map in any direction.

• Click anywhere on the overview map. The point you click becomes the new map center. This allows you to traverse greater distances with each mouse click than you can within the main map.

on the toolbar to drag/pan the 2-D or 3-

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• Point anywhere on the black view box in the overview map window. When the pointer becomes a

• Use the search features in the Find tab to center the map on a particular location.

• Assign shortcut keys to pan the map up, down, left, or right in small increments.

, drag the view box to the new location.

Copying Your Map to the Clipboard

Click the Copy to Clipboard button on the Print tab to copy your map to the clipboard. You can then paste it into a graphics program such as Microsoft® Paint or Adobe® Photoshop®.

You can also right-click anywhere on the map and click Copy Map to Clipboard.

Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image

You can save the current map view as a bitmap (.bmp) or J PEG (.jpg) image in all page layout formats: Single, 2 x 2, and 3 x 3. If you select a multi-page format, all the active pages are saved as individual bitmaps or JPEGs. The file name is the specified file name with an incremental page number at the end.

See Printing a Map for information about printing a map without saving it as a file.

To Save a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG

Use the following steps to save a map as an image.

1. Locate the area on the map that you want to save as an image.

2. Click the Print tab and then click the Map subtab (if it is not already selected).

3. Under Map, select Left, Right, or Both.

4. Under Print Layout, select Page

size specified in the Setup options) or Screen the screen size).

The print area for a Page map displays as a red box and the print area for a Screen map displays as a blue box on the overview map.

5. If you selected Page in step 4, the following options are available.

• Under Print Layout, select a layout option (Single, 2 x 2, or 3 x 3). The print area displays on both the Map and the Overview Map. In the example below, 2 x 2 is selected. This means the print area encompasses four standard pages at whatever paper size you specified in the Setup options. You can assemble a multipage map into a large

(the map print area is based on the paper

(the map print area is based on

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• If you selected 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 and do not want to save all the pages in the multipage map on the map layout graphic, click each page you do not want to save. The page appears dimmed or gray. In the example below, page 4 will not print.

• Verify this is the location and photo zoom you want to save. If not, pan the map to the location and zoom to the level you want. Note Changing the photo zoom enlarges/reduces the map features and changes the map area that you save as an image. If you increase the photo zoom level, map text, lines, symbols, etc. are larger and your map area is reduced. If you decrease the photo zoom level, map text, lines, symbols, etc. are smaller and your map area is enlarged. The reduction/enlargement percentages for your photo zoom level display under the Photo Zoom drop-down list.

• If you want to use other tabs and functions but not lose your current print area, print photo zoom, or other settings, select the Lock Print Center check box. This locks the print area and changes the tab label to red.

• Add text or graphics to your map.

• Select the Print Preview check box to zoom the map and view the

entire area that will be saved as a bitmap image. Clear the check box to return to your previous data zoom level.

6. Click the Save button The Save 2D Map Image dialog box opens.

7. Type the file name in the File Name text box, select to save the file as a .bmp or .jpg from the Save as Type drop-down list, select the DPI (dots per inch) value (optional), and click Save.

Measuring Distance and Area

Use the Measure tool on the toolbar to measure linear distance and area on the map based on the units chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.

The snap function snaps (attaches) the point of a measurement line to a point on a road or another measurement object. This ensures a more accurate measurement of distance or area. To measure area, you must completely enclose the area by snapping your finish point to your starting point.

Notes

• The measure tool is the best way to measure short distances on the map. If you want to measure the distance of a road, try creating a route. If you want to measure a large area on the map, use the area object tools in the Draw tab.

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• To disable the auto-snap function, hold down the ALT key on your keyboard while using the Measure tool.

• Measure objects (lines and areas) are saved with the current project. When you create a new project, the measure objects do not display. If you want the same measure objects on your new project, you must recreate them.

• To view information about a measurement line, right-click it and click Info. The measurement information is automatically displayed in the Info tab.

To Measure Distance or Area

Use the following steps to measure linear distance or area on the map.

1. Verify you have the correct units of measure selected in the Display tab of the Options dialog box. For more information, see Setting Units of Measure Preferences.

2. On the toolbar, click the Measure tool

3. Click point-by-point to draw a measurement line on the map. A text box displays next to your pointer indicating the total distance of the measurement taken. Note When you pass over a point in a road, measurement line, or measurement area to which you can snap, a yellow circle point. Click to snap the point of the measure line to the road or measurement object's point coordinate.

4. To end a measurement line, double-click the last point of the measurement line.

OR Click the last point of your measure line or area and then click the Measure tool on the toolbar. The measure line is a two-pixel wide yellow line and th e total length of the line is displayed in a label at each endpoint of the line.

5. To end a measure area, hover over the starting point until the yellow snap circle closure area is transparently shaded, and the area and perimeter measurements display.

displays, and then double-click the last point to the starting point. The

. The pointer changes to .

defines the snap

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Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats

These are the supported search formats. Sample coordinates are for Yarmouth, Maine.

Tip Examples of search formats are listed in the Advanced search drop-down text boxes along with a history of your most current search criteria.

Coordinate Format

Latitude/Longitude

QuickSearch Advanced Search

N 43 48 30, W70 9 52 N 43 48 30 W70 9 52 N 43 48.4910, W 070

09.8440 N434829.4600,

W0700950.6400 N43-48-30, W70-9-52 N43-48-30 W70-9-52 N 43:48:29.46, W

70:9:50.64 4348, -7009 4348 -7009 4348N, 7009W 4348N 7009W N4348, W7009 N4348 W7009 4348n, 7009w 4348n 7009w n4348, w7009 n4348 w7009 4348 N, 7009 W 4348 N 7009 W N 4348, W 7009 N 4348 W 7009

N 43 48.4910 W 070 09.8440

N434829.4600 W0700950.6400

N 43:48:29.46 W 70:9:50.64

4348 n, 7009 w 4348 n 7009 w n 4348 w 7009 n 4348 w 7009 434829, -700950 434829 -700950

4348.491, -7009.844 4348.491 -7009.844

434829.46, -700950.64 434829.46 -700950.64

43.80818333, -

70.16406667 43 48.4910 N, 70 09

50.64 W 43 48.4910 n, 70 09

50.64 w N 43 48.4910, W 70 09 N 43 48.4910 70 09 50.64 W

43.80818333 -70.16406667

43 48.4910 N 70 09 50.64 W

43 48.4910 n 70 09 50.64 w

50.64

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434829.46 N,

700950.64 W 43, -70 43 -70

MGRS/USNG 19TDJ 06354 51187

19TDJ0635451187 (NAD27)*

19TDJ06355109 19TDJ064511 19TDJ0651

UTM/UPS

SPCS ME-W 0500490 0355150 Zone:

* Use this example for USNG with non-standard datum.

19T 0406311E 4850964N Zone:

19T 0406311 4850964 Zone:

19T / 0406311 / 4850964 Zone:

434829.46 N 700950.64 W

Same as QuickSearch

19T

ME-W

Easting: 0406311E

Easting: 0406311

Easting: 0500490

Northing: 4850964N

Northing: 4850964

Northing: 0355150

Searching Tips

When you use the Quick Search subtab on the Find tab or the Route tab to search for a location, you must enter the information in a specific format.

Tips

• Use punctuation as in the examples in the table below.

• Do not use periods.

• Search with the minimum amount of information to increase the number of

results. For example, if you search for Kalalau Trail in Hawaii but you are not sure of the spelling, type "Kal, HI" and then scroll through the results until you find a match.

This table shows formats for search types.

For this type of search...

Address

Use this format... Example

Street address, City, State

Street address, ZIP Code 100 Congress St, 04101 Street address, City,

State, ZIP Code

100 Baxter Blvd, Portland, ME

100 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101

City City, State Atlanta, Georgia

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ZIP/Postal Code Within the U.S.: #####

(5-digit ZIP Codes only) Within Canada: ### 6-

digit Postal Codes only)

Minor Point of Interest POI name, City, State Subway, Columbus, OH

POI/landmark name Mount Rushmore Major Point of Interest or

Landmark

Latitude/Longitude See Chart of Supported of Supported Coordinate

For more information about the Find tab, see the Help topics under Finding a Location on the Map.

POI/landmark name, State

Formats

04096 J8E756

Space Needle, WA

Exiting the Program

To exit the program, click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the screen.

The Save Changes dialog box opens if you made changes to a project.

• Click Yes to save changes. Note If only one change was made, the program closes after you save the

project.

• Click No to discard changes and close the program.

• Click Cancel to return to Topo USA.

No changes are saved.

If you made more than one change to the project or changes to more than one project, once you save your project, the Exit dialog box opens.

• Click Save and Exit to save changes to the selected files and close the program. Note Clear the check box for any file you do not want to save.

• Click No to discard changes and close the program.

• Click Cancel to return to Topo USA.

No changes are saved.

Getting Started

About the Interface Tab Area

You can access most of the application's functions from the tab area at the bottom of the screen. To access Help for a specific tab, click the Help button

You can also reorder the tabs, show or hide individual tabs or show or hide the tab panel.

• Map Files

• Find

• Draw

• Route

• NetLink

• Handheld Export

• Info

• Profile

• 3-D

• Print

• Voice

• GPS

on the tab.

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Control Panel

The Control Panel, located to the right of the map view, displays information pertinent to the current map view and map cursor position. It also includes zoom and map pan buttons.

You can customize your interface to show or hide the Control Panel.

Data Zoom Level—The current data zoom level of the map view; ranges between 1-0 (maximum zoom out) and 17-0 (maximum zoom in).

Zoom Tools—Buttons that quickly zoom out three levels, out one level, or in one level. For more informatio n, see Zooming In and Out.

Compass Rose—A group of nine buttons on a globe. The outer buttons have yellow arrows; click one of the arrow buttons to pan the map in that direction. Click the middle button to center the map on the previous map view. This button performs an undo function for the last pan or zoom (up to 256 times).

Map Rotation Tool—The arrow in the graphic indicates True North in relation to the rotated map. Use the Map Rotation Tool to rotate the map in any direction. You can rotate the map by clicking or dragging the square map graphic in the direction you want or by selecting/typing the degree of map rotation from the drop-down list.

Map Coordinates—Coordinates for the current map cursor position display based on the units of measurement preferences chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.

Elevation and Interval—Display in the measurement chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box. The data zoom level affects interval display.

Scale Bar—Indicates the distance one scale bar unit equals in the measurement chosen under in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.

Overview Map

The overview map is a small map in the lower-right corner of the screen that offers a wide-angle view of your current map view area. It is approximately three data zoomlevels out from the current map view.

Tips

• Click anywhere on the overview map and that point becomes the new map center. This allows you to travel greater distances with each mouse click than you can within the larger, current map view.

Getting Started

• Use the black view box in the overview map window to pan the map. Point anywhere on the view box. When the pointer becomes a

box to the new location.

, drag the view

Toolbar

• You can show or hide toolbar options.

• You can change the order of the toolbar options.

Default Toolbar

This is the default toolbars—see the Using the Toolbar section of the Help.

Additional Toolbar Options

These button groups are hidden in the default toolbar. To show a button group, right-click the toolbar and click the check box next to the name of the group.

GPS/Nav Mode

Map Panning

Map Legend

The features that display on the map may display differently depending on which map colors you chose on the Display tab of the Options dialog box. The tables below show the symbolization of each feature, by map color.

Notes

• Not all features are available at all zoom levels.

• Not all features are available in all datasets.

• High-contrast Color features display the same as Street Color features (except

for land, which displays as black).

Routable Trail Features

Topo Colors

Important Some trails may cross private property. Contact the applicable trail

department to ensure you have the appropriate permissions before following a major trail. For contact information, see Recreational Contacts.

Street Colors

Description

Major Trail (National Scenic, National Historic, etc.) 4-wheel Drive Trail

Trail/Walkway/Foot Trail

Routable Road Features

Ferry Passenger Ferry Vehicle

Interstate Highway (can also include this symbol: Limited Access Road Local Road Major Connector, Forest Road Minor Connector

)

Non Limited Access Interstate Primary State Route

State Route (can also include this symbol: Toll Road

U.S./National Route (can also include this symbol: Unclassified Road Unimproved Road

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Land Cover

Topo Colors

Street Colors

n/a Bare Rock or Sand

n/a Forest, evergreen n/a Forest, mixed

n/a Mine or Quarry

Description

Bureau of Land Management Land Bureau of Mine Reclamation Land

Ice or Snowfield Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 11)

Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7) Intermittent Water Land Military Area (at data zoom level 11)

Military Area (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7)

n/a Transitional Area, Lava, Salt Flats, or Mixed Barren

n/a Wetlands

Point Features

Topo Colors

Street Colors

Parks River/Stream

Water

Description

Amusements Airport (private) Airport (commercial public)

Airport (general aviation public) Business (Amusement, Recreation, Specialty or Dept.

Store) Camping (at data zoom level 14) Camping (at data zoom level 11 thru 13)

Cemetery

Map Legend

Educational Facility Exit, with services (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11-7) Exit, without services (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11-7) Exit, food (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17) Exit, gas (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17) Exit, lodging (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17) Exit, other (at data zoom levels 12 th ru 17) Fast Food Gas

Hospital Lodging Metropolitan City National Capital (data zoom level 7 thru 10) National Capital (data zoom levels 2 thru 6) Point of Interest (smaller black square) Population Center Public Service Religious (buildings) Rest Area with Facilities (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11) Rest Area with Facilities (at data zoom level 12) Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom levels 10 thru

11) Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom level 12) Restaurants (general)

Restaurants (specialty) Small City

State Capital Unique Natural Feature (at data zoom level 8)

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Line Features

Topo Colors

Street Colors

Description

County Boundary Dam Game Management District International Boundary Park Boundary Pipeline Power Line Railroad (Abandoned) Railroad Runway State Boundary

DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols

Symbol Description

Developed Boat Ramp (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Developed Boat Ramp (at data zoom level 13) Freshwater Fishing (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Freshwater Fishing (at data zoom level 13) Hunting (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Hunting (at data zoom level 13) Saltwater Fishing (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Saltwater Fishing (at data zoom level 13) Undeveloped Boat Ramp (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Undeveloped Boat Ramp (at data zoom level 13)

Using the Toolbar

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options

You can customize the toolbar to show the options you use most. You can also activate toolbar options that are not turned on by default. Some toolbar options are grouped—you can show or hide groups of buttons.

To modify the toolbar.

1. Right-click the toolbar. Toolbar options with a selected check box next to them are displayed on the toolbar.

2. Click an item to activate or inactivate it in the toolbar.

Reordering the Toolbar Options

To reposition the toolbar segments horizontally or vertically, just drag the dotted vertical bar

down).

that separates each segment to the new location (left, right, up, or

To Create New Projects

To create a new project, click the New button on the toolbar. If you made changes to the open project, the Save Changes dialog box opens to ask you if you want to save your changes.

For more information, see Creating and Deleting Projects.

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To Open a Project

To open an existing project:

1. Click the Open button OR Click the arrow next to the Open button, and then click Open Project. If you made changes to a project that is already open, the Save Changes dialog box opens. Note Map Files have .tpx and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. The Open File dialog box opens.

2. Select the project you want to view and click Open.

For more options for opening files, see Opening an Existing Project.

on the toolbar.

To Save a Project

To save the project that is currently open:

1. Click the Save button The Save File dialog box opens.

2. Browse to the location where you want to save the project. If you want to rename the project, type a new name in the File Name text box.

3. Click Save.

on the toolbar.

To Print

To print a map using the current settings in the Print t ab, click the Print button on the toolbar.

For more information, see Printing a Map. The Print button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar and click

Print.

To Print the Map Screen

To print the current view as it displays on the screen, click the Print Screen button

on the toolbar.

The Print Screen button is hidden by default:to show it, right-click the toolbar and click Print.

To Share Maps

To share your current map view, a route map and directions, or a profile, click the MapShare button

MapShare lets you share maps—even 3-D maps, routes, and profiles. For information on e-mailing maps, routes, and profiles w ith the MapShare Wizard,

click the Help button in the MapShare Wizard.

on the toolbar to open the MapShare Wizard.

Using the Toolbar

To Open the Map Library

To open the Map Library subtab on the NetLink tab, click the Map Library

button.

To Create a Route

To set route points using the toolbar:

1. Type the location where you want to start your route in the Start text box (next to the green Start button). OR

Click the green Start button where you want to start your route. OR Select an address book entry, a previous location, or your current GPS position from the Start drop-down list.

2. Type the location where you want to end your route in the Finish text box (next to the red Finish button). OR

Click the red Finish button where you want to end your route. OR Select an address book entry or your current GPS position from the Finish drop-down list.

3. Optional. If you want to add a stop or via to your route, click the Stop button

or the Via button and then click the location on the map where you want to add or insert the stop or via. Repeat this step for each stop or via you want to add to your route. Note If the Add option is selected in the Route tab, stops and vias are added in the order they are added to the route. If the Insert option is selected in the Route tab, stops and vias are added in the order they are approached in the route. For more information, see Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias.

and then click the location on the map

4. Click the Calculate button

Important If you have only the left map window open, the route Start, Finish, and Stop buttons on the toolbar and on the Route tab are grayed out. To activate the

options, use the map resize tool to expose the right map window.

Note To use the current GPS location in a route, you must connect your device to your computer and click the GPS button

the GPS tab.

Tip Once a route is calculated, you can use the subtabs in the Route tab to view route directions, edit a route, and more. Click the Directions subtab to view the

on the toolbar (hidden by default) or on

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route directions, the Advanced subtab to display the advanced routing options, or click Back on Track to add your current GPS position as a stop to the current route.

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection

The GPS button on the toolbar lets you start your GPS connection if the device is not active or stop the connection if it is active.

The GPS button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar and click GPS/NavMode.

To start or stop your GPS connection, click the GPS button

• If you start a connection and you are using the UMPC option or NavMode, the GPS tab is minimized, but you can show it. For more information , see Customizing the Interface.

• If you start a connection and you are not using the UMPC option or NavMode, the GPS tab area opens so you can monitor your GPS status.

on the toolbar.

To Use GPS NavMode

NavMode—a hands free full-screen view that you can view in 2-D or 3-D—is the default view when you navigate or track with GPS. You can turn off NavMode to display the GPS tab view.

The NavMode button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar and click

GPS/NavMode.

To Turn NavMode On/Off

Click the NavMode button to turn it on or off. When the button appears indented

Note The button is greyed out unless you have a GPS device plugged in or are playing back a GPS log file.

You can also change your GPS view in the Options dialog box:

, NavMode is on.

1. Click the Options button You can also click the Options button

2. Clear the Use NavMode check box to turn it off, or select the check box to turn it on.

3. Click OK.

on the toolbar and click the GPS tab.

on the GPS tab.

To Exchange Files with a Handheld Device

Use the Exchange button on the toolbar (also on the GPS and Handheld Export tabs) to exchange objects such as maps, waypoints, tracks, and routes with a handheld device.

When you click the Exchange button, it opens the Earthmate PN-Series GPS Exchange dialog. If you are not using a PN-Series GPS device, click Use Other Device.

Using the Toolbar

The Earthmate PN-Series Exchange dialog also opens when you plug in a device. For more information on exchanging objects, see Help topics listed under Using

Handheld Devices.

To Grab and Pan the Map

To drag and pan the 2-D or 3-D map in any direction, click the Map Panning button

on the toolbar.

The Map Panning button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar and click Map Panning.

To Create a Profile

To create a profile:

1. Center your 2-D map on the area with the linear object you want to profile. OR Center the route you want to profile on the map.

2. Click the Profile button

3. Move your pointer over the map. The pointer changes from when it passes over an object that you can profile.

4. Select a linear object or route on the map to generate its profile. When the object is selected, it is highlighted and the Profile graph displays in the Profile tab area. Note Move your pointer along the elevation profile in the Profile graph. The intersection of the vertical and horizontal blue lines travels along the top of the terrain profile. These lines indicate the height and distance of the particular location. A small crosshair follows along the corresponding object on the map.

You can also right-click a linear object or route on the map and click Profile. For more information about profiles, see the Help topics under Profiling Linear Objects.

on the toolbar.

To Measure Distance

Use the following steps to measure linear distances and perimeter/area on the map. For more information, see Measuring Distance and Area.

1. Click the Measure tool

2. Click point-by-point to draw a measurement line on the map. A text box displays next to your pointer indicating the total distance of the measurement taken. Note When you pass over a point in a road, measurement line, or measurement area to which you can snap, a yellow circle point. Click to snap the point of the measure line to the road or measurement object's point coordinate. Press and hold the ALT key on your keyboard to disable snapping.

3. To end a measurement line, double-click the last point of the measurement line. The measure line displays as a two-pixel wide yellow line and the total length of the line displays in a label at each endpoint of the line.

on the toolbar.

defines the snap

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4. To end a measure area, hover over the starting point until the yellow snap circle perimeter measurements display.

displays and then double-click the last point to the starting point. The

To Get Information About a Location

Use the Information button on the toolbar to click a point, symbol, feature, measurement line, track, or area on the map to identify it and view detailed information about it.

Use the following steps to get information about a particu lar map feature.

1. Click the Information button.

2. Click the map feature you want information for, such as a road, town, measurement line, waypoint, track, draw symbol, or point of interest. The Info tab opens and displays a list of information categories. Note Descriptive information may include a name or feature type, length/area, ZIP/Postal Code, town name, county name, state/province, coordinates, and Standard Industrial Classification categories.

3. Click the plus sign next to each of the information categories to expand the category to view more detailed information. OR Right-click in the information box and click Expand All to expand all of the information categories. Right-click in the information box again an d click Collapse All to minimize all of the information categories.

4. Optional. Repeat steps 1–3 to get information about another location.

5. Optional. Right-click in the information box and click Print to print your map feature information.

Notes

• You can also get information about a location usin g the right-click option. Just right-click the location and click Info.

• The status bar (located above the tab area) displays draw object type, draw file information, point of interest name (if applicable), street name/address, highway, city, state/province, and ZIP/Postal Code information for the map location that your cursor is positioned on.

• Some map features (such as campgrounds, national scenic/historic trail information centers, and state parks) display with a blue outline at higher data zoom levels. The blue outline indicates that the feature has a hyperlink to its website. To open the hyperlink, right-click the feature and then click Open

Hyperlink OR click the URL in the Info tab.

To Choose Options

To open the Options dialog box, click the Options button on the toolbar. Use the Options dialog box to set GPS, voice, display, map feature, handheld, 3-D, and keyboard shortcut preferences. An Options button that opens the Options dialog box is also available on the 3-D, Handheld Export, and GPS tabs.

To open the Options menu, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar. The following menu options are available:

• Options—Opens the Options dialog box.

Using the Toolbar

• Tab Manager—Opens the Tab Manager dialog box where you can show or hide individual tabs and reorder tabs.

• UMPC Mode—Allows you to turn the default UMPC view on or off. If UMPC mode is turned on, the check box next to it is selected. Click UMPC Mode to turn it on or off. For more information, see Using Small-screen Devices. Note This option is available only if you selected to optimize the application for a UMPC during installation.

You can also customize your interface:

• Show Tab Area Panel—Allows you to show or hide all the tabs. If Show All Tabs is turned on, the check box next to it is selected. Click Show Tab Area Panel to show or hide the tab area.

• Show Control Panel—Allows you to show or hide the Control Panel. If Show Control Panel is turned on, the check box next to it is selected. Click Show

Control Panel to show or hide it.

To Add Images and Data to a GPS Location

To open the GeoTagger Wizard, where you can combine images and data with GPS information on the map, click the GeoTagger button

information, see Getting Started with GeoTagger.

on the toolbar. For more

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Display Options Overview

The following topics explain how to use the Display options in the Options dialog box:

• Displaying Basic Map Features

• Customizing the Interface

• Customizing the Map Features Preferences

• Changing the Map Colors

• Changing the Map Magnification Level

• Changing the Contour Detail Preferences

• Changing How POIs Display on the Map

• Setting Units of Measure Preferences

Customizing the Interface

You can customize the interface for your application by hiding the tab panel area and the Control Panel. If you optimized your installation for use with an Ultra Mobile PC, you can turn UMPC Mode on or off.

To Customize the Interface

1. Click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar.

2. To turn on an option when it is not selected, click it to select the check box. OR To turn off an option when it is selected, click it to clear the check box.

• Use Tab Manager to show or hide individual tabs or reorder tabs.

• Use Show Tab Area Panel to show or hide the entire tab area.

• Use Show Control Panel to show or hide the Control Panel.

• If you optimized your program for use with an Ultra Mobile PC during

installation, use UMPC Mode to turn the optimized UMPC view on or off. For more information, see Using UMPC and Small-screen Devices.

Notes

• You can also use keyboard shortcuts to hide and show the tab area panel and Control Panel and, if you installed the UMPC option, to optimize the interface for small-screen devices.

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• Your settings are saved until you change them.

• Clicking Options opens the Options dialog box.

Displaying Basic Map Features

You can show or hide basic map features on your map. You can also customize map features and customize the interface.

Notes

• If you cannot make changes to the basic preference check boxes, verify the Use Custom Map Features check box is not selected.

• Click Use Defaults to change the map feature settings to the default preferences.

• The map features available are based on the Map Colors option you are using.

To Select Basic Map Feature Preferences

Use the following steps to change the basic map feature preferences. Changes made to the map view display almost immediately after selection.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Map Features tab.

3. Select the check box next to the map features you want to display on the map. OR Clear the check box next to the map features you want to hide on the map.

• Shaded Relief—Shaded relief becomes visible at data zoom level 6-0 or greater. It simulates the effect of sun shining on terrain features and casting shadows, providing greater depth perception of the image. Lighter shades of gray indicate gentle terrain and darker shades indicate steep terrain. Using shaded relief may slow down the draw time of the map screen as you pan.

• Contours—Contour lines are available at data zoom level 6-0 or greater. Contour lines show the elevation of the land in feet or meters. The closer the contour lines, the greater the slope. The distance between the lines is the contour interval, wh ich is indicated in the Control Panel (distance units are controlled in t he Options dialog box).

• Land Cover—Land cover colors are available at all data zoom levels. Colors indicate vegetation and land cover areas on the map such as rock and sand, forests, transitional areas, and wetlands.

• Grids—The Grids option can be used to identify coordinate points on the map. Grid lines automatically adjust for the data zoom level of your map.

• Parks or Reserves—Parks and Reserves are available at data zoom level 7-0 or greater and include areas such as parks, preserves, recreational area and public forests.

• Publicly Managed Lands—Publicly Managed Lands are only available when the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) dataset is downloaded

on the toolbar.

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and installed. The feature includes areas such as lands managed through the Bureau of Land Management and displays at all data zoom levels.

• Game Management Districts—Wildlife Management Units are only available when the Wildlife Management Units ( WMU) dataset is downloaded and installed. The feature includes areas of managed wildlife and game and displays at data zoom level 6-0 or greater.

• USGS Quadrangle Coverage—The USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle coverage is indicated by red lines. These display at data zoom level 80 or greater. Quadrangle names display at data zoom level 9-0 and higher. To view quad info such as Orig Date and Quad Order ID number (needed when purchasing quads), right-click a point within the quad and then click Info. An information box displays in the lowerright corner of the screen.

• 3DTQ Region Coverage—Displays the DeLorme 3DTQ product CD volume label, which covers each map area at data zoom level 10-0 or greater.

• Map Center Crosshair—The map center crosshair indicates the map center at any data zoom level.

• Exits—View exits on primary limited access roads, interstates, and toll roads. Available at data zoom level 10-0 or greater.

• One Ways—One ways display as bright green triangles on roads, pointing toward the direction of travel (most noticeable in large cities). They are available at data zoom level 13-0 or greater.

• Places (Minor)—View smaller towns, suburbs, locales, and natural features. Zoom levels vary.

• Roads (Minor)—View secondary roads, local and rural routes, trails, and railroads. Zoom levels vary.

• Points of Interest

• Major—View many different points of interest, including

recreational areas, public safety, rest areas, and more.

• Minor—View general points of interest including educational, technology, government, and religious buildings/locations.

• Business (Major)—View many different travel-related points of interest including hospitals, camping, restaurants, and more.

• Business (Minor)—View general points of interest including small shops and food stores, laundromats, and golfing.

• ZIP-Postal Codes—ZIP/Postal Code boundaries display at data zoom level 8-0 and greater, with ZIP/Postal Code labels displaying at data zoom level 10-0 and greater.

• Town Borders—View town borders at data zoom level 10-0 and greater for the following states:

Arkansas

necticut

Con Illinois Indiana Iowa

Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan

Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New

Hampshire New

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio Pennsylvania

Vermont Virginia Washington

DC West

Virginia

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Kansas Minnesota Jersey

New York

• County Borders—View shaded outlines of U.S. counties at data zoom levels 7-0 or greater.

• International Labels—View country labels at data zoom levels 1-0 through 4-0.

• Urban Area Color—Displays a shaded map area in populated regions at data zoom levels 5-0.

4. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to commit the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

Rhode Island

South Dakota

Wisconsin

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences

You can change the display of a wide variety of map features so you can customize your map to meet your specific needs. You can even customize which POIs display.

To Set Custom Map Features

This is an advanced feature that lets you create a specific, custom set of map features for your map display from hundreds of options. Note that changes are not visible until you click the Done button.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Map Features tab.

3. Select the Use Custom Map Features check box and then click Customize

Features to display the custom options. Note Custom map feature selections override selections in the basic features

list.

4. To quickly search for a particular type of feature, type the name of the item in the Search text box. A list of matching keywords displays and corresponding feature types are listed in the Search Results window. Results for the number of keywords and types found also display.

A selected check box indicates the feature displays on the map.

• Select/clear the individual feature check box to show or hide that feature.

• Click the small None button to the right of the Search Results window to show none of the features listed.

• Click the small All button to the right of the Search Results window to display all of the features listed.

• Click Only to display only those features listed in th e Search Results window.

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• Click Exclude to display all features except those listed in the Search Results window.

5. To use the map feature tree to select which POIs display on the map, click the plus signs to expand the individual branches. A selected check box indicates the feature type displays on the map. Note Some branches expand further than others. Selecting/clearing a check box at a certain branch of the tree shows/hides all the items below that level.

• Select/clear the individual map feature check box to show or hide that feature.

• Click All to select all map features in the program.

• Click None to select none of the types in the program.

Note A small number of features cannot be turned off. They are part of the base map display and cannot be changed. This is why certain levels on the tree remain unavailable (appear dimmed or gray).

6. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

Notes

• When you save the current project, the following feature preferences are saved in reference to map features:

o Major map features preferences o Individual custom feature preferences

o When you create a new project, the current map settings are used. Click Use

Defaults to return to the default settings.

Changing the Map Colors

When you use a laptop computer while traveling, it can be difficult to see the map display on your screen. This can be especially true at night or on a bright sunny day. Changing your default map colors to high-contrast map colors can make your map display easier to see.

To Change the Map Colors

Use the following steps to change the map display.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Display tab.

3. From the Map Colors drop-down list, select High-Contrast Colors to make the map display darker for improved in-vehicle visibility, Street Colors to emphasize streets and highways on the map, or Topo Colors to emphasize contours, parks and public lands, land cover, and so on.

4. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

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Showing Hybrid Maps

Raster data, such as aerial and satellite data, is image-based and does not provide typical map information, such as street names, route numbers, and so on. The Hybrid Map feature in the left map window lets you overlay this type of map information onto raster data. Note You cannot create a route in the left map window. Once you create a route in the right map window, the route line displays in the left map window.

To Show Roads and Text Labels on Imagery

Use the following steps to show roads, road names and numbers, names of bodies of water and more on imagery in the left map window.

1. Ensure the left map window is displaying and your raster data, such as Satellite Imagery (Sat 10) or Aerial Imagery (DOQQ),is displayed.

2. At the top of the left map window, select the raster dataset from the data drop-down list.

3. Click the Hybrid Map button. All roads, contours, point s , text labels, and so on display identically to the data that is displayed in the right map window.

Note The Hybrid Map button is unavailable for vector dataset types.

Changing the Map Magnification Level

If you want to change the size of the map image, but not change the degree of geographic detail on the map, use the magnification settings in the Options dialog box.

To Change the Map Magnification

Use the following steps to change the map magnification.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select a magnification percentage (50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, 150%,

175%, or 200%) from the Magnification drop-down list. Note Although the size of the image changes, the degree of geographic

detail does not.

4. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

on the toolbar.

Changing the Contour Details Preferences

Contour detail preferences affect how contours display on the map.

To Set the Contour Detail Preferences

Use the following steps to change the contour preferences.

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1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Under Appearance, select the contour detail from the Contours drop-down list.

• Normal Detail—Uses the default values for displaying contours and labels.

• High Detail—Approximately doubles the default values for displaying contours and labels.

• Low Detail—Approximately halves the default values for displaying contours and labels.

4. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

on the toolbar.

Changing How POIs Display on the Map

You can change the data zoom level at which large POI symbols display on the map.

To Change the Data Zoom Level for Large POI Symbols

Use the following steps to change the data zoom level at which large P OI symbols are displayed on the map.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select the data zoom level from the Large Symbols At drop-down list.

4. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

Notes

• The appearance of a POI many change at different data zoom levels.

• The number of points of interest that displays is dependent on the basic map

features you selected on the Map Features tab in the Options dialog box. For more information, see Displaying Basic Map Features.

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This table shows the actions that may happen if you display major and minor POIs. If you

view large symbols at data zoom level...

14 names and

15 small

16 N/A small

You will see the following information at data zoom level 13-0

small square symbols

squares only

You will see the following information at data zoom level 14-0

name of the POI and the large symbol

name of the POI and a small square symbol

square symbols only

You will see the following information at data zoom level 15-0

name of the POI and the large symbol

name of the POI and a small square symbol

You will see the following information at data zoom level 16-0

name of the POI and the large symbol

You will see the following information at data zoom level 17-0

name of the POI and the large symbol

17 N/A small

square symbols and some names of POIs

name of the POI and a small square symbol

name of the POI and the large symbol

Setting Units of Measure Preferences

You can change the units of measure used to represent how coordinate formats, distance, datum, and bearing listings display. Changing these preferences affects how units of measure display in several areas of the program: such as on the map and in the Control Panel.

As you change your unit of measure preferences, a description of each choice displays in the information box (in the center of the Options dialog box) immediately after you select it.

To Change the Coordinate Preferences

Changing the coordinate preferences affects the:

• Coordinates display on the Control Panel.

• Coordinate MapNotes.

• Grid label display, if Grids are selected in Map Features.

• Any other place where coordinates display or print.

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Use the following steps to change how coordinate measurement units display.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select the coordinate display format from the Coordinates drop-down list.

• Degrees

• Degrees, Minutes

• Deg, Min, Sec

• UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal Polar

Stereographic)

• MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)

• USNG (United States National Grid)

• SPCS (State Plane Coordinate System)

Note When you select SPCS, an additional drop-down box displays for Zone. Select the zone from the list.

4. Select the datum from the Datum drop-down list.

• WGS84 (World Geodetic System of 1984)

• NAD27 (North American Datum of 1927), which also includes OOH

(Old Hawaiian) Datum when in Hawaii

• NAD83 (North American Datum of 1983)

5. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to commit the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

Notes

• UTM/UPS and MGRS coordinate systems are best used with NAD27 datum. 95% of the USGS quads containing UTM grid lines uses the NAD27 datum, which is helpful if you are comparing a map generated from your mappin g application to a USGS map.

• If the USNG coordinate system is not matched with NAD83 datum, a warning message displays (unless you selected the Do Not Show This Message Again option).

• If the UTM/UPS or MGRS coordinate system is mismatched to WGS84 datum, a warning message displays (unless you selected the Do Not Show This Message Again option).

• The State Plane Coordinate System originally used NAD27 datum and was measured in statute miles. Some states have updated their systems to WGS84 datum and/or kilometers. If you are working with a site map, verify the datum, distance measures, and zone used and match them in your applicat

ion.

on the toolbar.

To Change the Distance Preferences

Distance preferences affect how distance and areas display throughout the program. Use the following steps to change the measurement units for distance and area.

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1. Click the Options button

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select the measurement from the Measurements drop-down list.

• Statute Miles (statute feet are used for small distances)

• Kilometers (meters are used for small distances)

• Nautical Miles/Feet (statute feet are used for small distances)

• Nautical Miles/Meters (meters are used for small distances)

4. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to commit the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

on the toolbar and then click Options.

To Change the Bearing Preferences

Bearing listings are created as the result of creating route directions in the Route tab or from an Advanced (Distance From) search in the Find tab. Bearing refers to the compass direction of a given object measured clockwise in degrees (for example, 30°) or nearest compass point (for example, NNE) and indicated from True North or Magnetic North.

Notes:

• Magnetic declination is the difference in degrees between True North and Magnetic North at a specific location.

• The bearing setting does not affect map appearance.

Use the following steps to change the bearing.

1. Click the Options button

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select the bearing from the Bearing drop-down list.

• True North—The direction to the north pole. This is the default setting.

• Magnetic North—The direction that a compass needle points.

4. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box. OR Click Apply to commit the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.

on the toolbar and then click Options.

Resizing the Map and Tab Areas

You can horizontally and vertically resize the primary (right) map, secondary (left) map, tab area, and overview map with the map and tab area resize tools.

Notes

• The tab and overview map window size does not change when you choose another tab.

• Some tab areas that provide search results automatically resize depending on the number of results.

• You can also hide the tab area panel.

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To Resize the Map and Tab Area Using the Drag Method

Use the drag method to horizontally or vertically resize these areas.

1. Point to the frame area between the tab and overview map windows. The pointer becomes a

OR Point to the horizontal edge of the tab/main map window. The pointer

becomes a

2. Drag to resize.

3. To cancel the resize while dragging, press the ESC key on your keyboard. The size just prior to this resize is restored.

To Resize the Map Area Using the Resize Tools

The map resize tool runs perpendicular to the tab area. If the secondary and primary maps are both displaying, the resize tool is the bar that separates them. When the bar is moved all the way to the left of the map, only the primary map displays. When the bar is moved all the way to the right of the map, only the secondary map displays.

There are several methods you can use to resize the map area:

• Drag the bar left to expose the area of the primary map you want to see.

• Drag the bar right to expose the area of the secondary map you want to see.

• Click the right arrow on the resize tool once to move the secondary map 1/4

of the screen width. You can repeat this step until the primary map is no longer visible.

• Click the left arrow on the resize tool once to move the primary map 1/4 of the screen width. You can repeat this step until the secondary map is no longer visible.

• Double-click the bar above the right arrow to show only the secondary map.

• Double-click the bar below the left arrow to show only th e primary map.

• Double-click the bar between the right and left arrows to display an equal

percentage of both the secondary and primary maps.

To Resize the Tab and Map Area Using the Resize Tools

There are two tab area resize tools. The horizontal resize tool is located above the tab area and lets you adjust the height of the tab area. The vertical resize tool is located between the tab area and the overview map lets you resize the width of the tab area.

Using the Horizontal Resize Tool

• Drag the horizontal bar up/down to expose the tab area you want to see.

• Click the up arrow on the horizontal resize tool once to incrementally increase

the tab height. You can repeat this step until the top of the tab area is flush with the bottom of the compass rose in the control panel.

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• Click the down arrow on the horizontal resize tool once to incrementally decrease the tab height. You can repeat this step until only the tab names display.

• Double-click the bar to the right of the up arrow to expand the tab height to its maximum percentage (if the tab height is at the default mode or higher). Note If the tab area is below the default mode, double-click the bar to return the tab height to its default percentage.

• Double-click the bar to the left of the down arrow to decrease the tab height to its minimum percentage (if the tab height is at the default mode). Note If the tab area is above the default mode, double-click the bar to return the tab height to its default percentage.

• Double-click the bar between the up and down arrows to return the tab height to its default view.

Using the Vertical Resize Tool

• Drag the vertical bar left to expose the area of the overview map you want to see.

• Drag the vertical bar right to expose the tab area you want to see.

• Click the right arrow on the vertical resize tool once to incrementally increase

the tab width. You can repeat this stop until the overview map is no longer exposed.

• Click the left arrow on the vertical resize tool on ce to incrementally increase the width of the overview map. You can repeat this step until the tab area is no longer exposed.

• Double-click the bar above the right arrow to show only the tab area.

• Double-click the bar below the left arrow to show only th e overview map.

• Double-click the bar between the right and left arrows to return the tab and

overview maps to their default views.

Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time

The split-window lets you view two maps at the same time. You can access the left map using the map resize tool that runs perpendicular to the

tab area. If the left and right maps are both displaying, the resize tool will be the bar that separates them. When the bar is moved all the way to the left of the map, only the right map will display. When the bar is moved all the way to the right of the map, only the left map will display. For more information on usin g the map resize tool, see Resizing the Map and Tab Areas.

Accessing Data Collections

When the left map window is activated, a bar displays on the top of the left map (see graphic below). This bar displays two drop-down lists: one for swapping data and one for changing the map from 2-D to 3-D and vice versa. You can also use the Hybrid Map option to show roads on raster data and use zoom tools that work specifically with the left map window. All of the Topo USA-compatible data collections that you saved to your hard disk drive are available from the data drop-down list.

Note For more information about saving data to your hard disk drive, see Saving Data to Your Hard Drive.

Note The graphic above displays Color Aerial Imagery, available separately from DeLorme.

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Additional Facts About Split-Window Functionality

The maps interact as follows:

• If you are viewing both the right and left maps at different data zoom levels, a box (or lines, depending on the current data zoom level) displays on the map that is zoomed out the furthest. The box/lines in dicate the area that is in view on the opposite map.

• If you are viewing the right and left maps at the same data zoom level but they are not equally represented on the screen (50/50), a box (or lines) displays on the map that is covering the larger amount of screen area. The box/lines indicate the area that is in view on the opposite map.

• Both windows are centered on the same coordinate position. Panning or rotating in one map causes the same action on both maps.

• The left map window has its own zoom level controls. You can change the zoom level of the left map without affectin g the zoom level in the right map window. However, after you adjust the zoom level in the left map window, the zoom tools on the Control Panel incrementally adjust the map. For example, if the left map is at zoom level 6-0 and the right map at zoom level 8-0, and you click the Zoom Out 1 tool, the left map displays at zoom level 5-0 and th e right map at 7-0.

• The overview map in the tab area is always associated with the right map window.

• Other tab functionality may be affected by use of the split-screen function, as follows:

 Draw—The line and polygon draw tools work in either map window.

The Select tool and you can then manipulate both objects at the same time. Draw files are created for both windows in the same project.

 Route—You can create routes only in the right window; routes display

in both windows.

 GPS—You can log with GPS in the right map window; log playback

displays in both windows.

 3-D—The 3-D map always displays in the left map window.

highlights the same draw object on both maps

Showing or Hiding Tabs

The Tab Manager feature allows you to customize your program by showing or hiding individual tabs. You can access Tab Manager:

• During installation

• After installation using the Tab Manager option in the Options menu

• From the Start menu

Notes

• If you use Tab Manager while the program is open, you must exit and rest art the program to view the tab changes.

• To show or hide the entire tab area panel, click the arrow next to the Options button

to hide it, click Show Tab Area Panel to clear the check box next to it. If the

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tab area is hidden and you want to show it, click Show Tab Area Panel to select the check box.

To Show Individual Tabs

Use the following steps to show tabs using Tab Manager.

1. Open Topo USA, click the arrow next to the Options button the toolbar, and select Tab Manager from the menu. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>Topo...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

2. Select the check box next to each tab you want to display in the program. Note Click Default to show all the tabs in the program in the default order.

3. Click OK.

4. Exit Topo USA.

5. Open Topo USA.

To Hide Individual Tabs

Hiding tabs may significantly increase the startup speed of Topo USA. Use the following steps to hide tabs using Tab Manager.

2. Clear the check box next to each tab you want to hide in the program. OR Click Minimum. Only the required tabs will display in the program. Note Find, Map Files, Info, and NetLink are required tabs and cannot be hidden.

3. Click OK.

4. Exit Topo USA.

5. Open Topo USA.

Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences

Tab Manager includes a feature that allows you to share your custom tab manager preferences with other Topo USA users.

To Import Tab Manager Preferences

Use the following steps to import another user's Tab Manager preferences.

1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button

on the toolbar and click Tab Manager. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > Topo... > Tools and then click Tab Manager.

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2. Click File and then click Import. The Import Tab Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Browse to the location of the configuration (preferences) file, select it, and then click Open. Tab Manager displays with the preferences saved in the imported configuration file.

4. Click OK to close Tab Manager.

5. Exit your application.

6. Open your application.

To Export Tab Manager Preferences

Use the following steps to export your Tab Manager preferences as a configuration file.

1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button

on the toolbar and click Tab Manager. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > Topo... > Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

2. Click File and then click Export. The Export Tab Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Type a name for the configuration (preferences) file in the File Name text box and then click Save. Configuration files are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Configuration.

4. Click OK to close Tab Manager.

Reordering the Tabs

Use the Tab Manager feature to customize your program by reordering tabs. You can access Tab Manager:

• During installation

• After installation using the Tab Manager option in the Options menu

• From your computer's Start menu

Note If you use Tab Manager to make changes while the program is open, you must exit and restart the program to view the tab changes.

To Reorder the Tabs

Use the following steps to reorder the tabs with Tab Manager.

1. Open Topo USA, click the arrow next to the Options button the toolbar and click Tab Manager. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>Topo...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

2. Click the tab you want to reorder to highlight it.

3. Click the up arrow position.

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each tab you want to reorder.

5. Optional. Click Default to cancel the reordering process and use the default tab order (showing all available tabs).

6. Click OK.

7. Exit Topo USA..

8. Open Topo USA..

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme

Your application comes with the following DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes:

• 3-D Navigation

• Desktop Mapping

• In-vehicle Navigation

You cannot edit DeLorme schemes, but you can create custom schemes that you can edit. You can create as many additional custom schemes as you need.

To Select a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme

Use the following steps to select a keyboard shortcut scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select a scheme from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click Apply to activate the selected scheme.

on the toolbar.

Creating a New Custom Scheme

You can create a custom keyboard shortcut scheme for different program uses.

To Create a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to create a custom scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Click File and then click New. The Scheme drop-down list is completed with Custom Scheme# (where # indicates the incremental number for the number of custom scheme files you have created). Note If you want to rename the new scheme file, click File, click Rename, and then type a new name in the Scheme text box. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard when finished. The new name displays.

4. Assign keyboard shortcuts for the commands that are listed.

on the toolbar.

Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme

There are three DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes that you cannot edit; however, you can create a custom scheme that you can edit with Keyboard Shortcuts tab in the Options dialog box.

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To Assign Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to edit a custom scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select a custom scheme from the Scheme drop-down list. Note You cannot edit DeLorme schemes.

4. Select the List option.

5. From the Commands drop-down list, select the command grouping to which you want to assign shortcuts. If you want assign shortcuts to several groupings, select All Commands.

6. Click to select the command to which you want to assign a shortcut.

7. Click inside the Customize Shortcut text box.

8. Press the shortcut key combination on your keyboard that you want to assign for that command.

9. Click Assign. The shortcut for that command changes to the combination you assigned and displays as "pending."

10. Repeat the steps for each command you want to assign.

11. Click Apply to save the changes. OR Click OK to save the changes and close the Options dialog box. OR Click Cancel to cancel your pending changes and close the Options dialog box.

Notes

• To sort the command list view, click a heading (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

• You cannot change the following keyboard shortcut combinations:

o ALT+F4 (Close Window) o F1 (Help) o ALT+F1 (Help Menu) o SHIFT+F10 (Context Menu) o CTRL o CTRL+V (Paste) o CTRL+X (Cut) o CTRL+Y (Redo) o CTRL+Z (Undo) o ALT+M (Set Focus on Map)

o You cannot use the following keys when assigning shortcuts:

o Windows Key o Application Key o Print Screen

+C (Copy)

on the toolbar.

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o Scroll Lock o Sleep o Pause/Break o Enter o Caps Lock o Num Lock o Spacebar o Insert o Backspace o Multi-media Keys

o You cannot assign a letter or number on its own. For example, you cannot assign

a keyboard shortcut with the number 3; you must use a modifier (such as CTRL or ALT) with letters and numbers.

Customizing a DeLorme Scheme

You cannot edit DeLorme schemes; however, you can create a copy of a DeLorme scheme that you can modify to fit your needs.

To Customize a DeLorme Scheme

Use the following steps to customize a DeLorme scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the DeLorme scheme you want to copy from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Copy. The active scheme changes to Copy of Desktop Mapping#, Copy of In-vehicle Navigation#, Copy of 3-D Navigation#, etc. (depending on the DeLorme scheme you chose to copy).

5. Assign keyboard shortcuts for the copied scheme.

6. Optional. Rename the scheme.

on the toolbar.

Renaming a Custom Scheme

Custom schemes can be renamed to whatever name you choose. You cannot rename DeLorme schemes.

To Rename a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to rename a custom scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

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2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the custom scheme you want to rename from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Rename. The Scheme text box becomes active.

5. Type the name in the Scheme text box.

6. Click Apply. The new name displays. OR Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. The new name displays. OR Press the ESC key on your keyboard to keep the old name.

Deleting a Custom Scheme

Once you have created a custom scheme, you can delete it at any time. You cannot delete DeLorme schemes.

To Delete a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to delete a custom keyboard shortcut scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the custom scheme you want to delete from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Delete.

5. Click Yes when asked if you are sure you want to delete the scheme.

on the toolbar.

Importing a Custom Scheme

You can share their keyboard shortcut schemes with other DeLorme users.

To Import a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to import a custom scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Click File and then click Import. The Import Scheme File dialog box opens.

4. Browse to the location where you saved the .keyscheme file, select it, and then click Open. The imported file is now your active scheme.

on the toolbar.

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Exporting a Custom Scheme

You can share their keyboard shortcut schemes with other DeLorme users.

To Export a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to export a custom scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the scheme you want to export from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Export. The Export Scheme File dialog box opens.

5. Type a name in the File Name text box, browse to the location where you want to save the .keyscheme file, and then click Save.

on the toolbar.

Searching For Commands

The Keyboard Shortcuts tab in the Options dialog box has a Search feature that lets you search for a specific command or command group.

Note You can sort the command list view at any time by clicking the heading you want to sort by (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

To Search For a Command or Command Group

Use the following steps to search for a command or command group.

1. Click the Options button OR Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the Search option.

4. In the Commands text box, begin typing the name of the command or command group you are searching for. As you type, the list box under the Commands text box displays word matches.

on the toolbar.

Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme

The Reference Card option in the Keyboard Shortcuts tab lets you view a complete list of all of the scheme's shortcut keys.

To View a List of Shortcut Keys

Use the following steps to view a list of shortcut keys for a scheme.

1. Click the Options button OR

on the toolbar.

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Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the scheme that contains the shortcut keys you want to view from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Optional. To sort the list view, click the heading you want to sort by (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

5. Click Reference Card. The list displays in your default Web browser and is sorted by the same column you selected in step 3.

6. Optional. Print the list from your Web browser.

Tips for printing a reference card from your Web browser

• Use the Print Preview functionality in your Web browser to see if the list will display as you want it to. If you do not like the way the list looks in the preview (for example, the list prints without grid lines in the table or does not print in color), change the advanced print settings in your Web browser.

• If you want to remove the header and footer text from the printout, from the File menu, select Page Setup. Remove the text and the header and footer text boxes and then click OK.

• Changes made to the browser's advanced print settings and page setup affect the printing of all Web pages.

Viewing Map Data

Saving Data to Your Hard Drive

To Save Topo USA Data to Your Hard Drive

Use the following steps to save Topo USA data to your hard drive.

1. Close all programs on your computer.

2. Use your computer’s Control Panel to locate the program and click Change. The Program Maintenance screen opens. OR Insert the Topo USA DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. Browse to the DVD drive on your computer and view the contents. Double-click setup.exe. The Program Maintenance screen opens.

3. Ensure Modify is selected and click Next.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation.

5. When prompted, click Finish.

Connecting Data

Only connected, compatible data displays in Topo USA. You can improve performance by saving the data to your hard drive.

To Connect Data

Use the following steps to connect a dataset.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Click Add and then click Data Locations. The Data Locations dialog box opens a list of the of the data sources on your system.

3. If the dataset you want to view displays in the list, en sure its check box is selected. AND/OR If the dataset you want to view does not display in the list, click Add, select the data folder where the dataset is located from the Browse for Folder dialog box, and click OK.

4. Click Done when finished.

Note To remove a data source from the Data Locations list, select the data source and click Remove.

Viewing Data

You can view two types of data at the same time using the split-window function and by connecting the data with the Data Locations option in the Map Files tab. The following data types are compatible with Topo USA:

• Topo USA data

• Aerial Imagery (DOQQ)

• Color Aerial Imagery

• Satellite Imagery (Sat 10)

• USGS Quads (3DTQ)

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• NOAA nautical charts

The only data types that you can view in the right map window are Topo USA data and 3-D TopoQuads data. To view 3-D TopoQuads data in the right map window, you must disable your Topo USA data connection and enable only the 3-D TopoQuads data connection.

The dataset that displays in the left map window is dependent on the selection made in the data drop-down list at the top of the left map window.

Creating, Editing, Deleting, and Saving Projects

Map Files Overview

You can save all of your work as a single project file so you can open it again later. You can create various map views and save each in a different project.

What is a Project?

A project consists of the map center coordinates, the current data zoom level, the current magnification, rotation, preferences, and links to routes or draw layers you have added to it.

As you create routes and draw layers, they are added to the current project. Projects are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Each associated file is saved in its respective folder in C:\DeLorme Docs. For example, a draw layer is saved in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw.

Can I Reuse Draw Layers and Routes in Other Projects?

After creating routes or adding your own roads, you may not want to do all of the work again in another project. You can share routes and draw layers between projects using the Add button in the Map Files tab.

Can I Send Routes or Draw Layers to Another DeLorme User?

Projects, including their routes and draw layers, can be packaged into one transfer file for convenience. The transfer file facilitates e-mailing, copying project information to other computers, and copying projects between DeLorme programs.

You can use MapShare to share maps, routes, or profiles with non-D eLorme users. For more information, see To Share Maps.

Creating and Deleting Projects

You can create various map views and save each in a different project.

To Create a New Project

Use the following steps to create a new project.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Click File and then click New. OR

Click the New File button

3. Click the Save button are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. OR Click File and then click Save As to give the project a name other than the default.

Note You can also use the toolbar to create and save map files.

on the toolbar.

on the toolbar. Projects have .tpx extensions and

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To Delete a Project

Use the following steps to delete a project.

1. Open a project.

2. From the Map Files tab, click File, point to Current View, and click File Info.

3. Browse to the file location on your computer specified under Directory in the Map Files tab area.

4. Select the file.

5. From your computer's File menu, select Delete.

6. Click Yes at the Delete File confirmation message.

Opening an Existing Project

You can create various map views and save each in a different project. You can view your projects by opening them one at a time.

To Open a Project

Use the following steps to open a project.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Click File and then click Open. OR

Click the Open button

3. Double-click the project. The last saved map view for that project displays. OR Click the project to select it and then click Open. The last saved map view for that project displays.

You can also:

• Open a project by clicking the Open button

• Open a project by dragging and dropping the project into Topo USA from

Windows Explorer.

• View the most recently saved projects by clicking File, Recent Files, and then clicking the project you want to open on the Map Files tab.

• Click the arrow next to the toolbar button to open a menu. Then, click Open Topo Project to open the Open File dialog box OR click a recently saved project

in the list.

on the tab.

on the toolbar.

Editing a Project

As you create new routes and draw objects, they are added to the current project. You can also pan and zoom the map as needed, and then save all these project changes.

To Add/Delete Files Contained in a Project

Use the following steps to add or delete specific files contained in a particular project in Topo USA using the Map Files tab.

Creating, Editing, Deleting, and Saving Projects

1. Open a project.

2. Click File, click Current View, and then click Contents to view the contents of the project.

• To add a file, click Add and then click Draw Files or Route Files. Then select the file you want to add to the current project. Note If a file is added to a project and then changed later, the file is updated in every project it has been added to.

• To remove a route or draw file from a project, select that file and then click Remove. Note This process does not delete the file; it just removes it from the current project.

3. Click File and then click Save. OR

Click the Save button default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Note Under the tree menu, you can use the check box next to each draw or route file to display or hide it in the current map view.

. Projects have .tpx extensions and are saved by

Saving a Project

Use the Map Files tab to save each of your projects quickly and easily using one of the following methods:

• Click File and then click Save or click the Save button

o If you have not saved the project before, the Save File dialog box

opens. Type a file name in the File Name text box and click Save.

o If you have saved the project before, the Save dialog box opens. All of

the changes made to the current project display as a check list. Select the check box next to each change you want to save and clear the check box next to each change you do not want to save. Click Yes to save the selected changes, click No to save the file without the changes, or click Cancel to cancel the saving process.

• Click File and then click Save As. The Save File dialog box opens. Type a file name in the File Name text box and click Save.

You can also click the Save button

on the toolbar.

Creating Transfer Files

A project and its contents can be packaged into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying.

You can create a transfer file with or without hyperlinked file attachments. When you create a transfer file with hyperlinked files, you h ave the option of saving the common directory structure of the hyperlinked files. Saving the directory structure of common files can be helpful when you are sharing and updating transfer files. Note Transfer files do not include map data.

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To Create a Transfer File

Use the following steps to create a transfer file in Topo USA.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Open the project you want to create as a transfer file.

3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Create. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens.

4. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

5. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location.

To Maintain the Directory Structure When Creating a Transfer File with Hyperlinked Files

When you create a transfer file containing hyperlinked files, you can select to maintain part of the directory structure for files with at least a common drive location.

Use the following steps to create a transfer file with hyperlinked files.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Open the project you want to create as a transfer file.

3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Create. The Select Hyperlinked Files dialog box opens.

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4. Verify the Include Hyperlink Files for Transfer check box is selected. If you do not want to include hyperlink files in you r transfer file, clear this check box and go to step 8.

5. Under File Options, select Maintain Directory Info to save the directory structure of the hyperlinked files. If you do not want to include the directory information for the hyperlinked files in the transfer file, select Do Not Include Directory Info and go to step 7.

6. Type the common base directory location of the hyperlinked files (up to the folder location that you want to mainta in) in the text box. OR

Click the Browse button

and browse to the common base directory

location.

7. Under Select Files to Be Included, clear the check box next to each file you do not want to include in your transfer file.

8. Click OK. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens.

9. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

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10. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location. The default location for imported transfer file attachments is C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files.

Importing Transfer Files

You can package a project and its contents into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying. You can also import transfer f iles, allowing you to share your projects with other DeLorme users.

You can import a transfer file with or without attached hyperlink files. When you create a transfer file with hyperlinked files, you can choose t o maintain the directory information of common files. By doing this, the recipient of the transfer file can keep a similar directory structure as the creator. This is helpful when a transfer file is shared and updated between users. Note Transfer files do not include map data.

To Import a Transfer File

Use the following steps to import a transfer file, including transfer files that have been e-mailed to you by other DeLorme users.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Import. The Import Transfer File dialog box opens. The default location is C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Browse to another location as needed. Transfer files have .dmt extensions.

3. Click a file to select it. The name displays in the File Name text box.

4. Click Import to finish the import process. The imported project opens and displays in the map view.

To Import a Transfer File with Hyperlinked Files

Use the following steps to import a transfer file that includes hyperlinked file attachments.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

3. Click a file to select it. The name displays in the File Name text box.

4. Click Import. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens.

5. Select the folder where you want to save the hyperlinked files. The default location is C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files.

6. Click OK. The imported project opens and displays in the map view.

E-mailing a Transfer File

You can package a project and its contents into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying. Note Transfer files do not include map data.

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To E-mail a Transfer File

This procedure creates an attachment file, but does not permanently save a file to C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Use the following steps to e-mail a transfer file.

1. Click the Map Files tab.

2. Open the project you want to e-mail as a transfer file.

3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click E-mail. A transfer file is created and your computer's default operating system e-mail program opens with the transfer file included as an attachment.

4. Complete the e-mail in accordance with your e-mail system.

Finding a Location on the Map

Find Overview

There are four Find options you can use to search for and locate places and other map items.

• QuickSearch–Search for places, addresses, cities/towns, ZIP/Postal Codes, and coordinate positions. If the item you are looking for is not recognized, the Advanced tab displays automatically.

• POIs–Search for specific points of interest, such as hotels, restaurants, hospitals, department stores, etc. Search a specified distance from the current map center or along an active route.

• GPS Radar–Search for points of interest and waypoints within a designated distance from your current location while tracking a route with a GPS receiver.

• Advanced–Control what you are looking for with the Find field, and where you are looking for it with the Within field while you conduct a more detailed search.

Performing a Basic Search

Use the QuickSearch tab to locate trails, mountains, addresses, citi es, and more. To search for other items, such as an area codes, street intersections, or a category (such as Park, Interstate, and so on), use the Advanced subtab.

To Perform a Basic Search

Follow the steps below to use the QuickSearch subtab.

1. Click the Find tab and then click the QuickSearch button. OR Press CTRL+F on your keyboard.

2. Type a major trail name, mountain name, address, ZIP/Postal Code, town name, coordinate, draw object label, address book contact name, street intersection, etc. in the Search For text box. See Searching Tips for a description of input formats. OR Select From Address Book from the Search For drop-down list to find an address book entry in your DeLorme Address Book and then click OK. Notes

• The Book check box (under the Address Book buttons) must be selected to search for address book contacts. For more information, see Searching for Address Book Contacts.

• Do not enter more than five digits for a ZIP Code search or six characters for a Postal Code search (you do not need to include spaces in a Postal Code).

• Address searches should be in the following formats: street address, city, state OR street address, ZIP/Postal Code OR street address, city, state, Zip/Postal Code.

3. Click Search. If your search is:

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 Very Successful—The results list displays and, if there is one

excellent match, the map centers on that place. A MapTag displays if the MapTags check box is selected. The only time a MapTag is not placed is when you find and then go to a labeled area that has no single map point associated with it (for example, a large park).

 Successful—The results list displays. Scroll or browse through the list

of search results until you find the one you want to locate. To center an item on the map, double-click it or select it and then click Go To. A MapTag displays if the MapTags check box is selected. Tip Single click an item in the results list to highlight it on the map without adding a MapTag or centering it in the map view. For more information on viewing results, see Tips on Viewing Search Results.

 Not Successful—The Advanced dialog area displays. The program

makes its best guess about the type of search you were trying and your search word(s) display in the upper-right text box. Click Search to proceed. For more information, see Performing an Advanced Search.

Notes

• Use a comma to separate city and state/country (Atlanta, Georgia; Montreal, Canada), major point of interest and state (Mt Washington, NH), parts of an address (444 E Pk Drive, Milford, CT or 444 E Pk Dr, 06460), or coordinate points (N 43.8, W 70.2). Tip You can find major landmarks or points of interest, such as Yellowstone National Park and Mount Rushmore, without using the state as part of the search criteria.

• Separate street intersections with an ampersand (Congress St & High St, Portland, ME or Congress St & High St, 04101).

• Avoid entering a period in your text.

• Click the Search For down arrow to view a drop-down list of previously used

search words and examples.

• The Search For drop-down list keeps a history of your successful search words during a session and between sessions. To delete your search history, select Clear History from the drop-down list. Click No to delete the search history in the QuickSearch drop-down list. Click Yes to delete the search history in both the QuickSearch and Advanced subtabs.

• Use the right-click feature to copy search result information to the clipboard; center a search result on the map (go to); select all search results; add a result as a MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Waypoint, or Address Book Entry; or assign it a start, stop, or finish in a route. Just right-click a search result and select the applicable option from the menu.

Performing an Advanced Search

The Advanced search option allows you to perform more detailed searches by controlling what you are looking for using the Find field and where you are looking for it using the Within field.

• The fields available for selection under Within vary based on your Find selection.

• Type text in the fields and use the drop-down list to see examples and your recent searches.

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• The fill-in fields located in the center of the tab vary based on both your Find and Within selections.

You can also search for more types of items than you can in the QuickSearch tab, such as by category, street intersection, and more.

To Perform an Advanced Search

Follow the steps below to use the advanced search function.

1. Click the Find tab and then click the Advanced subtab. Note This screen automatically displays if you performed an unsuccessful QuickSearch.

2. From the Find drop-down list, select the Find type from the list. When more than one match is available, the closest match displays first in the Results list. Click a Find type in the list below for more information.

• Name

• Street Address

• Street Intersection

• ZIP/Postal Code(s)

• Name and/or Category

• Category

Use Name to locate a city, town, landmark, object label, and so on.

Use Street Address to locate by street number and name, highway number, and so on.

You can use standard abbreviations like Rd (Road), St (Street or Saint), Mt (Mount), Dr (Drive), and Ct (Court).

Use this search to locate the intersection of two specified roads.

Use at least a partial ZIP/Postal Code to locate the covered regions. The results display in a browse list.

Use at least a partial ZIP/Postal Code to locate the covered regions. The results are displayed in a browse list. This means you are taken into the ZIP/Postal Code database at the closest matching, valid ZIP/Postal Code. You can browse through results in either direction.

Use at least a partial ZIP Code to locate the covered regions. The results are displayed in a browse list.

Searches for a specific name in a specific category. For example, if you want to find a particular trail in a state, type the name of the trail in the Name text box, type trail in the Keywords text box, and then type a state name or abbreviation in the State box.

For more information on category searches, see Keywords for Category Searches.

Note Category keywords must be at least three characters in length.

Searches for a category of items within the specified area. For more information on category searches, see Keywords for Category Searches.

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Notes

• In all category searches, the Keywords field is optional. If the Keywords field is left blank, all objects in the selected Within area display in the Results list.

• Category keywords must be at least three characters in length.

• Area Code and Exchange

There are no Within options for Area Code and Exchange search. Use at least a partial Area Code and Exchange to locate the covered regions. This is not an individual phone search. The results display in a browse list.

• Latitude/Longitude A single result is returned using a latitude/longitude coordinate search.

There are no Within options. Coordinates must be in one of the many formats recognized by the program and are based on your Display settings in the Options dialog box.

3. From the Within drop-down list, select an option. Available choices are based on what you selected as your Find type. Click a Within type in the following list for more info rmation.

• North America Searches for a name in North America.

• US/Canada Searches for ZIP/Postal Code within the United States and Canada.

Available only when ZIP/Postal Code(s) is selected as the Find parameter.

• City or County Searches for the specified name within the ZIP/Postal Codes

associated with the city/county and state/province specified in the text boxes.

• ZIP/Postal Code Searches for the specified name within a ZIP/Postal Code. Displays a

ZIP/Postal Code text field. A U.S. search for a ZIP+4 Code is treated the same as a five-digit ZIP Code. A Canadian search for a 3-character Postal Code is treated the same as a six-character Postal Code.

Searches for the specified name within a ZIP/Postal Code. Displays a ZIP/Postal Code text field. A U.S. search for a ZIP+4 Code is treated the same as a 5-digit ZIP Code. A Canadian search for a 3-character Postal Code is treated the same as a 6-character Postal Code.

Searches for the specified name within a ZIP Code. Displays a ZIP Code text field. A search for a ZIP+4 Code is treated the same as a five-digit ZIP Code.

• U.S. State Searches for a name within a specific U.S. state. This option is

available only when Category or Name and/or Category is selected as the Find parameter.

Note If you are searching within a larger state, this type of search may take longer than others because a lot of data is being searched to obtain a result.

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• Current Map City Searches for the specified name within the boundaries of all ZIP/Postal

Codes associated with the city at the current map center.

• Current Map Rectangle Searches for the specified location within the currently visible map

area.

• Distance from Map Center Performs a search in all directions from the center of the map using

the specified distance. Also called a radius search. The minimum distance you can use is 50 feet; the maximum distance is 100 miles.

• Current Route Searches for objects within the specified distance from your currently

active, calculated route. The minimum distance you can use is 500 feet; the maximum distance is 10 miles. Results are listed in the sequence they occur along the route, from start point to finish point.

Note This search may take longer than other types of searches.

4. Type information in the text boxes to the right of the Find and Within fields. The text boxes available are based on the selected Find and Within fields. Tip A few text boxes are optional and you may get more results by leaving them blank. To see if a text box is optional, hold your cursor over the text box label or down arrow and read the ToolTip for that text box.

5. Click Search or press the ENTER key on your keyboard. The Results list displays your search results with closest matching items at the top of the list.

6. Scroll or browse through the list of search results until you find the one you want to locate. To center an item on the map, select it and then click Go To or double-click it. A yellow MapTag displays at the location if the MapTags check box is selected.

Tips

• Single click an item in the results list if you want to high light it on the map without adding a MapTag or centering it in the map view. For more information on viewing results, see Tips on Viewing Search Results.

• Use the right-click feature to copy search result information to the clipboard; center a search result on the map (go to); select all search results; add a result as a MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Waypoint, or Address Book entry; or assign it a start, stop, or finish in a route. Just right-click a search result and click the applicable option.

Note The program keeps a history of your search words during a session. If you want to delete your Advanced search history, click the QuickSearch subtab and select Clear History from the Search For drop-down list. Then, click Yes to delete the search history in both the QuickSearch and Advanced subtabs.

Performing a POI Search

The POIs subtab gives you an easy way to find the places of interest you are looking for. You can search over four million places of interest inclu ding Wal-Mart stores, post offices, hospitals, and much more.

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• Some POIs contain extended information, such as website links, hours of operation, and so on. To view this extended information, right-click the POI search result, point to Add, and then click Detailed MapNote to view the information on the map. Or, right-click the POI search result and click Info to view the extended information in the Info tab.

• POI searches will find more objects than may be currently visible on the map. To see all POIs on the map, click the Options button

(or click the menu arrow and click Options), click the Map Features tab, select the Points of Interest (Minor) and the Business Points of Interest (Minor) check boxes, and click OK.

on the toolbar

To Find a Point of Interest

Use the following steps to find a point of interest with the POIs subtab.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the POIs subtab.

3. Type the name of the point of interest you are searching for (for example, Wal-Mart or Sheraton) in the Name text box.

4. Type the category that best fits your POI name (for example, type Hotel if you are searching for a Sheraton, type Department Store if you are searching for Wal-Mart) in the Keywords text box. See Keywords for Category Searches for more information. OR Select an appropriate keyword from the Keywords drop-down list examples and history.

5. Type the distance you want to search in the Distance text box. Type the number of miles followed by "mi" — for example, 5 mi.

6. Select From Map Center or Along Current Route.

7. Click Search. If your search is:

 Very Successful–The results list displays and, if there is one excellent

match, the map centers on that place and a yellow box displays at the location of the POI match.

 Successful–The results list displays. Scroll or browse through the list

of search results until you find the one you want to locate. To center an item on the map, double-click it or select it and then click Go To.

Tips

• Single click an item in the results list to highlight it on the map without adding a MapTag or centering it in the map view. For more information on viewin g results, see Tips on Viewing Search Results.

• Use the right-click feature to copy search result information to the clipboard; center a search result on the map (go to); select all search results; add a result as a MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Waypoint, or Address Book entry; or assign it a start, stop, or finish in a route. Just right-click a search result and click the option you want.

Finding Points Near Your Current Location

Use the GPS Radar subtab on the Find tab to search for points of interest (POIs) such as gas stations, restaurants, accommodations, rest areas, and so on near your current location (if tracking with a GPS) or near the center of the map. You can also

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search for waypoints you created using the Draw tab. If you enable the speech button, you can hear the nearest search result. Once you find the waypoint or POI you want, you can use the GPS Radar subtab to center the map on the route on that point or POI and get directions to it.

Notes

• In GPS NavMode, GPS Radar results display in an orange bar at the bottom of the map area. Important To enable GPS Radar in NavMode, you must select the Repeat Search Every check box and enter the number of minutes for repeating the search.

• A GPS Radar search finds items that are the shortest driving distance from your current location—within just a few miles. Unless you select the Only in Direction of Travel check box, some of the search results may be behind you. GPS radar calculates a route to each point and the fastest destination for you to drive to is listed first. If you are on a one-way road or freeway, GPS Radar takes into account the fact that you need to drive further to get off at an exit. You can click each item in the result list to see each option, to highlight the route to each destination, and to see a description of each one as well as driving directions. This should help you choose the best one for your needs.

• The time required for a GPS Radar search varies by the distance, density of objects in the area, the categories chosen, and whether you are searching only in the direction of travel.

• If you are using GPS NavMode, a long search will automatically be interrupted; click the More Info button on the orange status bar to open the GPS Radar subtab and adjust your settings for a shorter search.

• If you are using GPS tab view, click the Interrupt button to interrupt a long search and see a listing of the nearby points. Driving directions w ill not be provided.

To Find Points Near Your Location

Use the following steps to find points near your location.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. If you are not tracking with a GPS, type a specified location in the Search For text box and click Search.

3. Click the GPS Radar subtab.

4. Under Search For, select the point you want to locate within the specified area. Note You can also use the custom search to search for multiple POI types, such as "Chinese restaurant or Mexican restaurant." To use the Custom search to search for waypoints, use search general or specific terms such as "draw symbol," "map pin," or "waypoint."

5. Select the Only in Direction of Travel check box if you do not want GPS Radar to search for points of interest that are outside of your direction of travel; for example, points of interest that are behind you.

6. Enable the Speech button search result in the computer's voice.

7. If you want to automatically repeat your search after a designated amount of time, select the Repeat Search Every check box and then select the number of minutes for automatically repeating the search. This is required if you are

by clicking it if you want to hear the nearest

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using GPS NavMode. Note Searches are not repeated when the GPS position is stationary.

8. Select a distance in miles from the Search Area scroll list to limit your search to a certain driving distance from your current location.

9. Click Search. The search results display in the list box to the right of the Search button.

10. Click a search result to select it. A green, highlighted line displays on the map between your current/specified location and the point of interest's location. Note Click Recenter to center the map on the selected point in the route. Click Insert Stop to insert the selected search result into your current route.

11. Select the Info option to view the information about the point, including the distance from the current location. OR Select the Directions option to view directions to the point from your current/specified location.

Finding a Symbol by its Name

Within the Draw tab, you can attach a name to any symbol you add to your map. For more information on adding symbols to the map, see Adding a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, or Text Label to the Map.

You can use a name to help locate a symbol you have already placed on a map using the QuickSearch feature on the Find tab. For example, if you named a symbol "My House" when you placed it on the map, use the following steps for conducting a search on the unique symbol name.

To Find a Symbol by its Name

Use the following steps to find a symbol by its name.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Using QuickSearch, type the symbol name followed by the town and state abbreviation (for example, My Office, Yarmouth, ME) in the Search For text box.

3. Click Search. The closet matches display in the list view to the right of the Search For text box. The symbol name displays in the Name column.

4. Double-click the item or select the item and click Go To to locate your selection on the map. The map view centers on the item. A MapTag displays the symbol name at the symbol location.

Note To display MapTags, select the MapTags check box on the Find tab.

Tips on Viewing Search Results

These tips can help you view Find tab search results.

• To make it easier to view a long list of search results, increase the height of the tab by dragging the top of the tab area up or by clicking the increase (up)

tab height arrow

• To sort results by another column, click the column header. An arrow identifies the sort column. Click a second time to reverse the sort order. Note This feature is not available when in browse mode; see last item in this list.

at the top of the tab.

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• To copy the information for the selected item or items, press CTRL+C on your keyboard. You can then paste the text into another program, such as a word processing program.

• Right-click an item in the results list to display the following options:

 Copy to Clipboard–Copies the detailed information for the selected

item or items and is available for pasting into another program.

 Go To–Centers the map on the selected item.  Select All–Selects all items in the list and highlights up to 350 on the

map. If you right-click again with all items selected, you can select

Copy to Clipboard; point to Add and then click MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Address Book Entry, or Waypoint; or point to Route and click Insert Stop. You must have the MapTags checkbox

on the Find tab selected to add a MapTag.

 Add–Adds a MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Address Book

Entry, or Waypoint for the selected item or items. You must have the MapTags checkbox on the Find tab selected to add a MapTag.

 Route–Places a start, stop, or finish point at that location on the map

based on your selection. The location is listed in the Start text box, Stop text box, or Finish text box in the Route tab.

• To locate an item on the map without moving the map, single click an it em in the results list. It is highlighted on the map as long as it is in the current map view. This is especially helpful when you are at th e data zoom level you want but point labels are not displaying. Notes To select multiple items, press and hold the CTRL key while clicking up to 350 items in the results list. If the items are listed continuously, click the first item in the list and then press and hold t he SHIFT key while clicking the last item you want.

• You can adjust column widths. The new size is retained until changed again. You cannot rearrange the column order. Different search types result in different column orders.

• There are two types of results lists:

 Most searches provide a fixed number of results. If all

of the results do not fit in the screen area, a scroll bar

Scroll Bar

Browse Buttons

automatically displays.

 Some searches provide results you can browse. This

means the entire database displays with the best match highlighted. It is possible to continue browsing to the first or last item in the database.

Keywords for Category Searches

Your DeLorme application recognizes hundreds of English words to generate both general and specific searches using category keywords. Try entering words that seem appropriate.

Keyword Samples

The list below shows a few of the categories that expand to reveal sample keywords. Sample keywords may be listed in more than one category.

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Boundaries, Map, and Surveying Border Boundary Contour Crosshair Grid Line Point ZIP/Postal Code Buildings and Structures Airport Bridge Business Landmark Library Businesses Hotel Gasoline Restaurant Pizza Education and Cultural College Local Park Park School State Park University Natural Features Beach Canyon Crater Desert Forest Glacier Hill Island Mountain River Stream Valley Water Miscellaneous

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Cemetery Hiking Mine Note Park Object Types All of the stock draw symbols (such as blue map pin, red flag, canoe, etc.) Draw symbols Objects in non-DeLorme data Roads and Trails Bridge Exit Ferry Foot Trail Highway Hiking Interstate One Way Railroad Road Street Trail Tunnel Travel Amenities Airport Exit Landmark Rest Area Unique Natural Features Geographic Feature Landmark Locale Mining Trail Park or Other Open Space Tourist Attraction

Notes on Category Searches

The following list provides notes you may find helpful for performing category searches.

• Category keyword searches must be at least three characters in length.

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• Keywords are not case-sensitive. Using all capital letters or no capital lett ers does not affect the search.

• Some generic keywords (water, for example) match many categories and display a dialog box with specific categories. Select or clear these categories, depending on what you want to locate.

• In the Keyword Category samples below, some keywords are used together to narrow the search. The following two examples provide information on how results may differ using words together and separately:

• Example 1–Using Local Road provides many category results, such as Ferry Crossing Local Road, Local or Rural Road, and Railroad Local Line.

• Example 2–Using Road provides over 100 results from more categories.

• Partial words are recognized when performing a search.

• You can use keywords in any order. You get the same results using Local

Road as for Road Local.

• A keyword may find categories related to the word rather than including the word.

• Use the word "or" in the Keywords text box to search for multiple categories. For example, "pizza" or "fast food."

MapTags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting

When you search for and go to a Find search result, a yellow MapTag displays at that location if the MapTags check box on the Find tab is selected. If MapTags are cluttering your view of the map, you can move the text area of the MapTag, hide them from view, or delete one, several, or all MapTags.

To Convert MapTags to MapNotes

To change all of the MapTags on the map to MapNotes, which can be retained when you save the project, right-click the map, click Manage Draw, and then click Convert All MapTags to MapNotes. A new draw layer called MapNotes is created in your project.

To Move a MapTag

You cannot detach a MapTag from its anchor point; you can move only the text area. Use the following steps to move the MapTag text area.

1. Use the Find tab, search for a place, street address, coordinate, category item, or street intersection. MapTags are placed on the map at each point you locate.

2. Click the Select tool

3. Click the text area for the MapTag you want to move and drag it to the position on the map where you want it. The anchor point does not move.

4. Click the Select tool again to resume normal map operations.

To Hide MapTags

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The MapTags check box controls if existing MapTags display on the map.

• MapTags are visible when the MapTags check box is selected.

• MapTags are hidden from view when the MapTags check box is cleared. Select

the MapTags check box at any time to display existing MapTags.

To Delete MapTags

You can delete one, several, or all MapTags.

To delete MapTags from the Find tab:

• To delete one MapTag, click the Select tool Delete Tag tool

OR Right-click the MapTag you want to delete and select Delete MapTag.

• To delete several MapTags, click the Select tool key on your keyboard while clicking the MapTags, click the Delete Tag

tool, and click the Select tool again.

• To delete all MapTags, click the Delete Tag tool "Delete all MapTags?" Click OK to confirm deletion. Click Cancel to retain all MapTags.

To delete MapTags from other tabs:

• Right-click the MapTag and click Delete MapTag.

, and click the Select tool again.

, click the MapTag, click the

, hold down the SHIFT

. A message box displays

Using Address Book Contacts

Searching for Address Book Contacts

You have several ways to search for address book contacts:

• Use the QuickSearch function on the Find tab to search for the name of a contact; browse for the contact or type the name of the contact

• Use the Route tab to search for an address book entry as a route start, stop, or finish; browse for the contact or type the name of the contact

• Use the toolbar to search for an address book entry as a route start or finish; browse for the contact or type the name of the contact

With these functions, you can select the <From Address Book> option from the applicable drop-down list or you can type the name of the contact directly in the text box to find the entry. If you type the name of the contact, you must select the Book check box in the Find tab (underneath the Address Book buttons). To disable the address book search functionality, clear the Book check box.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Importing Existing Address Book Information

You can import an existing address book or build a new address book by manually entering each record. Imported address book items are merged with your existing address book. Items with identical names are not replaced during the import process.

To Import an Existing Address Book

Use the following steps to import an existing address book and view its contents on the map.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click Import.

4. Click Browse to find the .dab, .txt, .csv, or .tab address book file. Click the file and then click Open.

5. If the first line of the title contains column names, select the First R ow is Header check box.

6. If you want to adjust the column headers for your address book information, select a default column label from the available drop-down lists. There is a list for Name, Street Address, City, State Abbreviation, ZIP/Postal Code, Telephone, Latitude, Longitude. The information in your address book displays to the right of these lists.

7. Click OK. The address book contacts are imported into the program. All street address

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or latitude/longitude matches display on the map with the following symbol

and the name of the contact. Note If your contacts do not display on the map, check the Located? column in the Address Book dialog box to verify a successful match was made. If Not Located displays next to any of your records, either address/coordinate information was not provided with the contact or the address/coordinate information could not be found in the program.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Manually Entering Address Book Information

You can import an existing address book or build a new address book by manually entering each record.

You can also add an address book entry by right-clicking the map, selecting Create Address Book Entry, and following steps 4–6 below. If you right-click the map at the location for the address book entry, some of the information, such as coordinates, street name, city, state, etc., automatically complete the Edit a DeLorme Address Book Entry dialog box.

To Manually Enter Address Book Information

Use the following steps to manually enter address book information.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click New. The Edit a DeLorme Address Book Entry dialog box opens.

4. Enter the information for the entry.

5. From the Update Location drop-down list, select the method for updating the location on the map; From Street Address, From Lat/Lon, or No (if you do not want to update the location.

6. Click OK.

7. Repeat steps 2-6 for each contact you want to add.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact

You can center the map on any address book contact you have with the Go To function in the Address Book dialog box.

To Center the Map on an Address Book Contact

Use the following steps to center the map on an address book contact.

1. Click the Find tab.

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2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click the contact.

4. Click Go To. The map centers on the selected contact.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Editing a Contact In Your Address Book

Once you have imported your address book contacts, you may need to edit the information if your contacts have moved, changed phone numbers, etc. Instead of importing the information again, you can simply edit the in formation.

To Edit a Contact In Your Address Book

Use the following steps to edit a contact in your address book.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Double-click the record you want to edit. OR Click the record you want to edit and then click Edit.

4. Edit the applicable information.

5. If you want to move the contact, select the method to place it on the map from the Update Location drop-down list.

6. Click OK.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Manually Moving a Contact on the Map

Once you have created a contact in an address book, you can manually move it on the map using the move address book entry function.

To Manually Move a Contact's Location on the Map

Use the following steps to manually move a contact's location on the map.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Move Address Book Entry button Your cursor changes to when you hover over the location of an address

book contact.

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3. Click and drag the contact to a different location on the map. The Located status for that record (in the Address Book dialog box) changes to Manual.

4. Click the move address book entry icon again to resume normal map operations.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Relocating Address Book Contacts

Once you import an address book from a previous version of your application, you can relocate your address book entries (except for manual entries) so they match the most recent data. You are prompted to do this the first time you open the address book after installing a new version of your application; however, if you do not relocate the entries at that time, you can do it later.

Important If you do not relocate your address book, the entries may not be accurately placed according to the latest DeLorme road data.

To Relocate Contacts In Your Address Book

Use the following steps to relocate address book entries (except manual entries) on the map.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click Relocate All. A confirmation message displays.

4. Click OK to relocate the entries.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Deleting a Contact In Your Address Book

Once you successfully create an address book, you can delete the contact information at any time.

To Delete a Contact In Your Address Book

Use the following steps to delete a contact in your address book.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click the record you want to delete.

4. Click Delete.

5. Click OK to confirm the deletion.

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6. Click Done.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts on the Map

Once you add contacts to your address book, you can show or hide the contact information on the map.

To Show/Hide Address Book Contacts on the Map

Use the following steps to show/hide address book contacts on the map.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Select the Book check box to show address book contacts on the map and enable address book searching with the Find tab, Route tab, and toolbar. OR Clear the Book check box to hide address book contacts on the map and disable address book searching with the Find tab, Route tab, and toolbar.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Deleting Your Entire Address Book

Once you have created an address book, you can delete the records it contains one at a time or all at once.

To Delete an Entire Address Book

Use the following steps to delete an entire address book.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click Clear All. A confirmation message displays.

4. Click OK to delete the address book.

5. Click Done.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

Exporting Your Address Book

You can export your address book to another program using the Export function in the Address Book dialog box. Exported address books are in DeLorme Address Book

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binary format (*.dab) or comma-separated file (*.csv) format. Latitude and longitude values are not exported.

To Export Your Address Book

Use the following steps to export your address book.

1. Click the Find tab.

2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens.

3. Click Export. The Save As dialog box opens.

4. Browse to the location where you want to save the exported address book file.

5. Type the file name for your exported file in the File Name text box.

6. Select DeLorme Address Book (*.dab) or Comma-separated File (*.csv) from the Save as Type drop-down list. DeLorme Address Book files retain all of their information and can be imported into compat ible DeLorme programs. Comma-separated files do not can view text files in third-party applications such as Microsoft Ex cel.

7. Click Save.

8. Click OK to acknowledge the export location.

9. Click Done.

Notes

• The address book has a 200-record limit.

• You can resize and move the Address Book dialog box.

• You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box.

contain coordinate information. You

Printing

Printing a Map

You can print a 2-D or 3-D map based on your paper size or screen size. If you choose to print a map based on your paper size, you can also print a multi-page map that you can assemble using the Manually Assembling a Multi- page Map instructions.

To Print a Map

Use the following steps to print a map.

1. Locate the area you want to print.

2. Click the Print tab.

3. Click the Map subtab.

4. Under Map, select Left map, Right map, or Both maps. Note If the left or right and/or both options are unavailable, it is because only one map view is displayed. To make all selections available, use the map resize tool to expose the left and right map views. To print a full-page 3-D map, use the map resize tool to expose only the left map window.

5. Under Print Layout, select Page (the map print area is based on the paper size you have specified in the Setup options) or Screen (the map print area is based on the screen size). The print area for a Page map displays as a red box on the map, which may not always be visible. The overview map and the print area for a Screen map display as a blue box on the overview map.

6. If you selected Screen in step 5, go to step 7. If you selected Page in step 5, the following options are available.

• Under Print Layout, select a layout option (Single, 2 x 2, or 3 x 3). The print area displays on both the map and the overview map.

• If you selected 2 x 2 or 3 x 3 on the map layout graphic, and you do not want to print all the pages in the multi page map, click each page you do not want to print. The page appears dimmed or gray. (You can click a dimmed/gray page again to print it.) Note In the example below, page 4 will not print for the 2 x 2 map.

• Verify this is the location and photo zoom you want to print.

• If not, pan the map to a new location and zoom to the correct

level. OR

• To change the photo zoom, select an option from the Photo Zoom drop-down list or type the photo zoom in the text box. Note Changing the photo zoom enlarges or reduces the map

features and changes the map print area. If you increase the photo zoom level, map text, lines, symbols, etc. display larger and your map print area is reduced. If you decrease the photo zoom level, map text, lines, symbols, etc. display smaller an d your map print area is enlarged. The reduction/enlargement

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percentages for your photo zoom level display under the Photo Zoom drop-down list.

• If you want to use other tabs and functions but not lose your current print area or other settings, select the Lock Print Center check box. Selecting this check box locks the print area and changes the tab label to red.

• Select the Print Preview check box to zoom the map and view the entire print area. Clear the check box to return to your previous data zoom level.

• Add text or graphics to your map

7. To change printers or make choices for transparent/yellow background, paper orientation, paper size, and paper source, click Setup. The Print Setup dialog opens. Note From the Setup dialog box, click Properties to view additional options. If the options are available, set the graphics mode to use raster graphics and set TrueType fonts to print as graphics. Consult your printer manual for additional information.

8. Click the Print button to print your map.

Tips

• To save a map to a file, see Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image.

• To adjust the print area of a Page map, select the Lock Print Center check

box, select the Select tool position.

, and then drag the frame to the new

Printing a Route and Directions

You can print maps of your route and route directions for any route you create. Additionally, you can save your directions or along the way result s in a text file. For

more information, see Saving Route Directions as Text. For specific recommendations on best printing results, see your printer manual.

To Print a Route

Use the following steps to print an existing route.

1. Click the Print tab and then click the Route subtab. Note If you do not have a route on this project, the route options are unavailable.

2. Optional. Click Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box and select a printer, change printer properties, select a transparent/yellow background, select paper size, and select paper orientation. Click OK when finished. If the options are available under Printer Properties, set the graphics mode to use raster graphics and set TrueType fonts to print as graphics.

3. Select the route you want to print from the Name drop-down list. Only routes contained in the current project display in this list.

4. Under Options, select from one of the following choices:

• Overview–Provides an optimized map of your route and the route summary—trip distance, trip time, start, total stops, and finish.

• Travel Package–Provides maps of the route with corresponding directions.

Printing

• Turn Details–Prints 2" x 2" maps of each of the turns in your route directions.

• Directions–Provides action-based directions (turn, merge, bear, depart, arrive, and continue) including the time frame for each action. Note You can save route directions as a text file.

• Along the Way–Prints the search results of a previous Advanced Find search within a current route. The search results are listed as they are listed in the Find results. The Along the Way option is only available if you have recently performed a find/category within current route search in the Advanced Find subtab. For more information, see Performing an Advanced Search.

• Strip Maps–Provides detailed maps in the direction of travel of the route along with directions that appear in the map margin. Strip maps are not printed North Up like other printed maps. They are printed so that the direction of travel is always at the top of th e printed map.

5. If you selected Travel Package or Strip Maps in step 4, select the miles per page that you want your route to cover from the Miles Per Page drop-down list. Note When setting the number of miles per page, keep in mind that the number of miles is not the distance of the route. Instead, it equals the width of the strip map and determines the scale of the map.

6. Select Increasing from the Trip Time/Distance drop-down list to end the route directions with the total time and distance. OR Select Decreasing from the Trip Time/Distance drop-down list to start the directions with the total time and distance — similar to a countdown.

7. Optional. To view a preview of your selection, click View.

8. Click Print.

Printing a Profile

You can print a profile you have created.

To Print a Profile

Use the following steps to print a profile.

1. Create a profile.

2. Click the Print tab and click the Profile subtab to display the Profile options.

3. Optional. Click Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box and select a printer, change printer properties, select paper size, and select paper orientation. Click OK when finished.

4. Under Profile, select On Map or Profile Only. If you select On Map, select whether you want to print the profile as shown on the Left or Right map.

IF you select this option...

On Map The background map with the main Profile graph at

Profile Only The main Profile graph without the map.

THEN you will print...

the bottom of the page.

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Note Click the Copy to Clipboard button copy your profile to the clipboard so that you can paste it into a graphics program such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop. When you copy the map to the clipboard, the map is saved at current monitor resolution.

5. If you want to print all of the profile's Statistical Data Options, select the Profile Stats check box. The statistics are printed on the same page as the profile.

6. Optional. Click the Save button image. Rename the file (if necessary) and click Save.

7. Optional. To view a preview of your selection, click View.

8. Click Print to print the map using the selected print options.

to save your profile as a bitmap or JPEG

Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map

You can add text (framed or unframed) and graphics (north arrows, scale bars, images) to your map.

• To modify the properties of a text/graphic item, click the Select tool click the item on the map.

• To make graphic items added to your map the same size, press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard or drag to select two items, right-click, select Make Same Size, and select Width, Height, or Both from the menu.

• After you add text/graphic items to your map, you can align, snap, or layer them on the map.

and

To Add Text to Your Map

Use the following steps to add text to your map.

1. Click the Print tab and then click the Map subtab.

2. Select your Map and Print Layout options. For more information, see Printing a Map.

3. Under Layout Tools, click and hold the text and graphics button to reveal the hidden text and graphic tools.

4. Click the Framed Text tool OR

Click the Unframed Text tool

5. Click the location on the map where you want to add your text. A text box displays. When not in editing mode, you can reposition your text by dragging the text box to the new position.

6. Type the text in the text box. To type more than one line of text, press SHIFT+ENTER on your keyboard to advance to another line. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard when finished typing your text.

7. Under Layout Tools, select the font, style, and size for your text from the drop-down lists.

DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Welcome to Topo USA

What's New in Topo USA

Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful Tips

Topo USA Data Regions

Zooming In and Out

Panning/Centering the Map

Copying Your Map to the Clipboard

Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image

Measuring Distance and Area

Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats

Searching Tips

Exiting the Program

Control Panel

Overview Map

Toolbar

Map Legend

Map Legend

Routable Trail Features

Routable Road Features

Land Cover

Point Features

Line Features

DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols

Using the Toolbar

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options

Reordering the Toolbar Options

To Create New Projects

To Open a Project

To Save a Project

To Print

To Print the Map Screen

To Share Maps

To Open the Map Library

To Create a Route

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection

To Use GPS NavMode

To Exchange Files with a Handheld Device

To Grab and Pan the Map

To Create a Profile

To Measure Distance

To Get Information About a Location

To Choose Options

To Add Images and Data to a GPS Location

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

Display Options Overview

Customizing the Interface

Displaying Basic Map Features

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences

Changing the Map Colors

Showing Hybrid Maps

Changing the Map Magnification Level

Changing the Contour Details Preferences

Changing How POIs Display on the Map

Setting Units of Measure Preferences

Resizing the Map and Tab Areas

Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time

Showing or Hiding Tabs

Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences

Reordering the Tabs

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme

Creating a New Custom Scheme

Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme

Customizing a DeLorme Scheme

Renaming a Custom Scheme

Deleting a Custom Scheme

Importing a Custom Scheme

Exporting a Custom Scheme

Searching For Commands

Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme

Viewing Map Data

Saving Data to Your Hard Drive

Connecting Data

Viewing Data