DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 User Guide

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.

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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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map.

• 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.

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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.

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