Garmin XMap 8 GIS User Manual

XMap User Guide

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Table of Contents

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

Welcome to XMap ................................................................................................. 1

What's New in XMap .............................................................................................. 2

How do I? ............................................................................................................ 3

Helpful Tips .......................................................................................................... 4

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................... 7

Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats .................................................................. 12

Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ................................................. 14

Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 15

About the Interface ............................................................................................. 20

Map Legend .......................................................................................................... 24

Map Legend ........................................................................................................ 24

Using the Toolbar ................................................................................................... 28

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options ............................................................................ 28

Reordering the Toolbar Options ............................................................................. 28

To Create New Projects ........................................................................................ 28

To Open a Project ............................................................................................... 29

To Migrate a Project ............................................................................................ 29

To Save a Project ................................................................................................ 29

To Print ............................................................................................................. 30

To Print the Map Screen ....................................................................................... 30

To Open the Map Library ...................................................................................... 30

To Use the Map Navigation Tool ............................................................................ 30

To Grab and Pan the Map ..................................................................................... 30

To Use the GIS Tools ........................................................................................... 30

To Create a Route ............................................................................................... 32

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection ....................................................................... 33

To Exchange Information with a Handheld GPS ........................................................ 33

To Measure Distance ............................................................................................ 33

To Get Information About a Location ...................................................................... 33

To Create a Profile ............................................................................................... 34

To Choose Options .............................................................................................. 35

Customizing the Map and Tab Display ....................................................................... 36

Customizing the Interface ..................................................................................... 36

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

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences ............................................................... 39

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Changing the Map Colors ...................................................................................... 40

Changing the Map Magnification Level .................................................................... 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 ..................................................................... 45

Showing or Hiding Tabs ........................................................................................ 46

Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences ........................................................ 47

Reordering the Tabs ............................................................................................ 48

Using Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................................... 49

Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme .................................................................. 49

Creating a New Custom Scheme ............................................................................ 49

Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme .................................................. 49

Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ........................................................................... 51

Renaming a Custom Scheme ................................................................................ 51

Deleting a Custom Scheme ................................................................................... 52

Importing a Custom Scheme ................................................................................. 52

Exporting a Custom Scheme ................................................................................. 52

Searching For Commands ..................................................................................... 53

Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme ......................................................... 53

Using Projects/Map Data ......................................................................................... 55

Map Data Overview ............................................................................................. 55

Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ................................................. 55

Managing Data ................................................................................................... 56

Managing Projects ............................................................................................... 59

Using Transfer Files ............................................................................................. 62

Changing the Properties of Your Data ..................................................................... 66

Working With GIS .................................................................................................. 75

GIS Overview ..................................................................................................... 75

Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers ................................................................ 76

GIS Options........................................................................................................ 76

Using Layers in a Subscription ............................................................................... 78

Redlining ........................................................................................................... 80

Stationing .......................................................................................................... 82

Bulk Importing and Exporting ............................................................................... 83

Managing Layers in Your Workspace ...................................................................... 90

Classifying, Symbolizing, and Labeling a Layer ....................................................... 117

Attributes-Datasheet View ................................................................................... 131

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Attributes-Design View ........................................................................................ 138

Forms ............................................................................................................... 150

Query ............................................................................................................... 156

Reordering Layers .............................................................................................. 162

Printing ............................................................................................................... 165

Printing a Map ................................................................................................... 165

Printing a Route and Directions ............................................................................ 166

Printing a Profile ................................................................................................ 167

Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map .................................................................... 168

Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map ......................................................... 170

Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map ....................................................... 171

Layering Multiple Text and Graphic Items on a Printed Map ...................................... 172

Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map .................................................... 172

Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map .................................................................. 173

Finding a Location on the Map ................................................................................. 177

Find Overview .................................................................................................... 177

Find Options ...................................................................................................... 177

Performing a Basic Search ................................................................................... 178

Performing an Advanced Search ........................................................................... 179

Performing a POI Search ..................................................................................... 182

Finding Points Near Your Current Location.............................................................. 183

Tutorial: Find Points of Interest on a Route ............................................................ 184

Finding a Symbol by its Name .............................................................................. 187

Tips on Viewing Search Results ............................................................................ 187

Keywords for Category Searches .......................................................................... 188

MapTags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting ................................................ 191

Using Address Book Contacts .................................................................................. 193

Searching for Address Book Contacts .................................................................... 193

Importing Existing Address Book Information ......................................................... 193

Manually Entering Address Book Information .......................................................... 194

Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact ...................................................... 194

Editing a Contact In Your Address Book ................................................................. 195

Manually Moving a Contact on the Map .................................................................. 195

Relocating Address Book Contacts ........................................................................ 196

Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts on the Map ................................................. 196

Deleting a Contact In Your Address Book ............................................................... 197

Deleting Your Entire Address Book ........................................................................ 197

Exporting Your Address Book ............................................................................... 197

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Using the Draw Tools ............................................................................................. 199

Draw Overview .................................................................................................. 199

Viewing Hidden Draw Tools .................................................................................. 203

Draw File Management ........................................................................................ 204

Using Draw Objects ............................................................................................ 217

Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , and Splines .......................................... 223

Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons ......................................................................... 229

Waypoints, Symbols, MapNotes, Text Labels, and Images ........................................ 231

Custom Symbols ................................................................................................ 234

Registering Images ............................................................................................... 246

ImageReg Overview ........................................................................................... 246

Creating Data for a Registered Image ................................................................... 246

Opening and Closing Existing WorkFiles ................................................................. 246

Registering an Image .......................................................................................... 247

Modifying Existing WorkFiles ................................................................................ 249

Deleting an Existing W orkFile ............................................................................... 249

Hints for Placing Points ....................................................................................... 250

Profiling Linear Objects .......................................................................................... 252

Creating a Profile ............................................................................................... 252

Viewing the Profile Elevation Graphs ..................................................................... 253

Statistical Data .................................................................................................. 255

Manually Setting Minimum and Maximum Elevation ................................................. 257

Clearing a Profile ................................................................................................ 258

User Profile Data ................................................................................................ 258

Viewing Your Map in 3-D ........................................................................................ 261

Viewing a 3-D Map ............................................................................................. 261

Flying Over a 3-D Map ........................................................................................ 262

Tutorial: Fly in 3-D ............................................................................................. 263

Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences ........................................................................ 266

Routing ............................................................................................................... 267

Creating a Route ................................................................................................ 267

Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias ..................................................................... 268

Changing the Routing Method .............................................................................. 271

Changing the Properties of a Stop Along Your Route ................................................ 271

Viewing Route Directions ..................................................................................... 272

Tutorial: Create a Route ...................................................................................... 272

Avoiding a Specified Area When Routing ................................................................ 274

Tutorial: Create Route Avoids .............................................................................. 274

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Saving Route Directions as Text ........................................................................... 278

Setting Your Routing Preferences .......................................................................... 278

Editing a Route .................................................................................................. 279

Editing Roads .................................................................................................... 280

Labeling a Route Point with a MapNote .................................................................. 281

Moving Route MapNotes ...................................................................................... 281

Displaying and Centering Routes on the Map .......................................................... 282

Saving a Route .................................................................................................. 282

Deleting a Route ................................................................................................ 283

Importing Routes ............................................................................................... 283

Converting a Route to a GPS Log .......................................................................... 283

Using GPS ............................................................................................................ 285

GPS Overview .................................................................................................... 285

GPS Options/Initializing GPS ................................................................................ 285

Tracking a Route with GPS .................................................................................. 288

Getting Back on Track When Off Course ................................................................ 289

Panning the Map Automatically While GPS Tracking ................................................. 289

Playing Back a Log File ........................................................................................ 290

Previewing a GPS Log File .................................................................................... 291

Viewing File Details for a GPS Log ......................................................................... 291

Monitoring Your GPS Status ................................................................................. 292

Monitoring GPS Satellite Information ..................................................................... 293

Viewing Sun and Moon Information ....................................................................... 294

About GPS ........................................................................................................ 294

Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition ........................................................ 296

Voice Overview .................................................................................................. 296

Voice Options .................................................................................................... 296

Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition ........................................................ 297

Training the Speech Recognition Engine ................................................................ 297

Voice Commands ............................................................................................... 299

Speech Recognition Tips ...................................................................................... 301

Changing Voice Output ....................................................................................... 303

Voice Preferences ............................................................................................... 303

Voice Prompts ................................................................................................... 304

Using DeLorme PN-Series GPS Devices .................................................................... 306

PN-Series GPS Overview ..................................................................................... 306

Creating Map Packages ....................................................................................... 306

Syncing Maps and Data ....................................................................................... 311

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Using Third-party GPS Devices ................................................................................ 325

Sending Route Information .................................................................................. 325

Sending Tracks .................................................................................................. 326

Sending Waypoints ............................................................................................. 326

Receiving a Route .............................................................................................. 327

Receiving a Track ............................................................................................... 328

Receiving Waypoints ........................................................................................... 328

Using NetLink ....................................................................................................... 330

NetLink Overview ............................................................................................... 330

Tutorial: Add Maps and Imagery ........................................................................... 331

Using the XMap API Command Window .................................................................... 335

XMap API Command Window ............................................................................... 335

API Commands and Parameters ........................................................................... 336

Legal Information ................................................................................................. 340

DeLorme XMap GIS Single-User License Ag reement ................................................ 340

Important Notices .............................................................................................. 343

Apache License, Version 2.0 ................................................................................ 350

Index .................................................................................................................. 355

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Getting Started

Welcome to XMap

For more information about XMap, visit our website at www.xmap.com.

XMap GIS Enterprise, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap Professional provide a three-tiered GIS solution for efficiently creating, importing, editing, classifying, querying, and sharing your GIS data in an enterprise environment. XMap is equally suited as a standalone GIS software solution or as a supplement component to your existing GIS infrastructure.

In addition to GIS, XMap includes powerful routing and in-vehicle navigation tools; advanced GPS support for field tracking and navigation; interoperability with Earthmate PNSeries GPS devices for field data collection and exchange of map data, waypoints, and tracks; 3-D terrain modeling with simulated fly-over functionality; advanced printing tools; and much more.

XMap GIS Enterprise

The upper tier of the XMap suite is designed to meet the specific need s of enterprise GIS managers who need to efficiently manage and deploy GIS data throughout a company.

XMap GIS Enterprise also includes all of the features in XMap GIS Editor. Create and distribute GPS data collection forms to XMap Editor and XMap Professional users and PNSeries GPS owners.

• Quickly sync layers—increased sync speed for large databases.

• Establish database permissions for Windows security groups.

• Ensure data integrity with check-out/check-in tools.

• Share data across the enterprise with database synchronization tools.

• Use the API Command Window to perform basic mapping functions from a third-

party application.

• Automate the import and export of standard spatial data files with the bulk importer/exporter.

• Supports Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008R2 and 2012.

• XMap GIS Enterprise in conjunction with multiple copies of XMap Professional

provides a complete field force GIS data collection system.

XMap GIS Editor

XMap GIS Editor is a perfect choice for small GIS departments or for a company or organization that is considering the development of a GIS to increase productivity. XMap GIS Editor also includes all the features in XMap Professional.

• Create forms in databases synchronized from an XMap Enterprise database.

• Create zero and negative polygon buffers.

• Export KML files.

• Geocode by State Plane and UTM coordinate systems.

• Cut individual GIS layers to a PN-Series GPS device for field work.

• Search for GIS objects using enhanced real-time proximity search for GIS objects

using GPS Radar on the Find tab.

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• Import and work with a variety of GIS file formats including, ESRI .shp and .e00; MapInfo .mif and .tab; AutoCAD .dwg and .dxf; and more.

• Geocode your existing data in .mdb, .xls, and other formats to create GIS layers.

• Create and edit points, lines, and polygons with freehand draw tools or with precise

coordinate geometry input tools.

• Access advanced classification, annotation, buffer, and geospatial query tools.

• Create your own raster data layers with multi-point image registration.

XMap Professional

XMap Professional is ideally suited for field crews and mobile professionals. By offering access to GIS data that has been processed using the GIS Editor or GIS Enterprise editions of XMap, it provides an affordable alternative to a full-fledged GIS for use on the road and in the field.

XMap Professional offers essential and fundamental mapping functions that include data visualization, acce ss to aerial and satellite imagery, address-to-address routing, annotation tools, document linking, advanced printing, GPS support, and more. In addition, you can view and print GIS maps created using XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

• Collect and edit data using forms syn chronized from an XMap Enterprise database.

• Optimize response time with the latest in-veh icle, voice-controlled navigation tools.

• Perform country-wide searches of address locations and points of interest.

• Easily redline data corrections to Enterprise GIS data and efficiently share these edits

with your GIS administrator.

• View your data in stunning 3-D with the latest terrain modeling technology.

• Import ESRI shapefiles into the GIS tab and apply symbolization.

What's New in XMap

XMap continues to facilitate GPS data collection for mobile field workers across all industries with tools that create and work with data collection forms.

• Now supports syncing to multiple databases. Use as many subscription files as desired to sync with more than one database.

• One-step selection of GIS Layer for use on the PN. Right click on a layer in the Handheld Export tab to automatically select all of the grids containing the layer.

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• New Database Manager for Enterprise users allows for quick selection of groups and/or individual users for subscriptions and allows multi-select for both users and layers.

• Improved Project File Management. Updated base maps can now be used to correct older project files. Missing layers can be corrected without having to start with a new project file.

• Installation has been updated for both software and data. Future software updates can be easily patched verses having to reinstall the whole application. Data installations is also optimized for larger institutions. The same technology Microsoft uses for their patches can now be used to install DeLorme large base maps (call DeLorme for instructions).

• New SQL technology. SQL LocalDB replaces the need to install SQL Server Expr es s on field worker laptops easing installation and reducing help ticket calls.

• New Team Tracking tab. When used with DeLorme's inReach devices mu lt iple u sers can be tracked in real time. Receive SOS, No Motion and No Communication alerts. Supports geofencing based on GIS objects. Get an alert when user enters or leaves a designated area.

• Updated Administrator Guide for custom installations along with configuration options for XMap. Contact DeLorme for a copy of the guide.

How do I?

Click a question to open the related Help t o p ic . See also, Frequently Asked Questions.

Controlling the Map

How do I pan the map? How do I zoom the map in and out? How do I change the map view to show the left map view, right map view, or both?

Display Preferences

How do I change the map colors?

Draw Tools

How do I add a road or trail to my map?

Searching for a Location

How do I search for a location?

GIS

How do I import a layer into a database? How do I manage the layers in my workspace? What is a workspace? How do I classify a layer? How do I create a query? How do I use XMap Forms?

GPS

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How do I start tracking with my GPS device? See also, Routing

Handheld Export

How do I use my mapping app lication with my PN-Series GPS?

Map Data

What is a project? How do I add or remove base data? How do I add data and imagery? How do I set data as routing data?

Routing

How do I create a route? How do I track a route with my GPS receiver? How can I automatically recalculate my route when I'm off course? How can I avoid a specific area when routing?

Printing

How do I print a map?

Profile

How do I view a profile of a route I've created?

1. Center the route you want to profile on the map.

2. Click the Profile tab.

3. Select a route on the map to generate its profile. When the object is s elected, it is highlighted and the Profile graph displays in the Profile dialog area.

3-D

How do I generate a 3-D map? How can I expand my 3-D map to fit the entire screen?

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

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

• To disable all pop-up tut o rials, click the Help button on the toolbar and 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.

Control Panel

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

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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.

• With your cursor anywhere on the map, press the CTRL key on your keyboard—the cursor becomes a white hand. Hold down your left mouse button to drag the map to a 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 th e 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.

Find a custom point of interest (such as a Chinese restaurant) when performing a GPS radar search in Find

You can use the Custom option to find other categories besides those listed, or to find multiple categories at once.

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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of the Create Route options or use the Route buttons on

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 Data

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 on the toolbar to draw a polygon on the map and determine its area and perimeter. Just click point-by-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.

Print

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 multi-page map, on the Layout graphic, click each page you do not want to print.

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

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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 foll o wing 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

Voice

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

Create new speech recognition profiles

Learn how to make the microphone more sensitive to your commands in noisy environments

You can create a new speech recognition profile for each of your working environments (noisy, quiet) and users (your spouse or child) by clicking the Speech settings in the Windows Control Panel.

If there is background noise while you are speaking, it may be helpful to precede all of your voice commands with a special phrase (like Simon Says). See the Voice Settings tab of the Options dialog box.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are asked most frequently by our customers.

• Why doesn't map data display in all projects? The procedure for adding data to XMap varies; it depends on if you want to add the

data to the current project or if you want to add it to all projects. If you added the data to only the current project and you want to view it in all projects, you must add the data as base data in the application.

Use the steps below to add a map dataset as base data.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

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2. Click Data and then click Base Data. The Base Data Locations dialog box opens listing each of the data sources on your system.

3. Click Add, select the hard drive location where you saved your data from the Browse for Folder dialog box, and click OK. The OK button is enabled when you select a folder containing a file that contains the properties of the map data being added.

4. Click Done.

• What map data is included with XMap? XMap includes a worldwide reference base map dataset that includes major roads,

cities, boundaries, and geographic features, which is visible between data zoom levels 1 and 6. For more detailed map features or aerial imagery, you can purchase a variety of base map datasets from DeLorme or integrate your own data using XMap's import and data adding tools. Note that most of the maps used by DeLorme to convey the capabilities of the software are created using an optional DeLorme base map dataset and/or data or imagery from third-party sources.

• How do I add non-DeLorme imagery to my map? Use the Map Data tab to add imagery in MrSID and GeoTIFF format to your map.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Click Data and then click Add. The Add Data to Maps dialog box opens.

3. Browse to the file you want to add, select it, and then click Add. The imagery is added to the current project.

Note Imagery will not display unless projection infor m ation is specified in the file.

• How do I import files from an earlier version of XMap into this version? Use the Map Data tab to import projects, routes, and draw files from many other

DeLorme mapping programs. For information about migrating data to XMap, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

To Open A Project

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Click File and then click Open.

3. Select the project you want to view and then click Open.

4. Click OK.

To Open a Route

5. Click the Map Data tab.

6. Click Data and then click Add. The Add Data to Maps dialog box opens.

7. Browse to the file you want, select it, and then click Add. The route is added to the current project.

To Open a Draw File

8. Click the Map Data tab.

9. Click Data and then click Add. The Add Data to Maps dialog box opens.

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10. Browse to the file you want, select it, and then click Add. The draw file is added to the current project.

• What is my server name? XMap uses Microsoft SQL Server as its DeLorme OpenSpace database engine. Your

server name varies, depending on if you are connecting to or creating a DeLorme database in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express/Microsoft SQL Server 2008 or a Microsoft Enterprise SQL Server at your company.

•

• To establish a local connection to SQL Server 2005 Express or SQL Server

2008, use <computer name>\XMAP7 for the server name. To establish a connection to SQL Server 2005 Express on another computer in your network, use <computer name>\XMAP7.

• To establish a connection to a Microsoft Enterprise Microsoft SQL Server, use <Server Name> for the server name. You will need to ensure that you have the proper server and database permissions and you are connected to the network. Contact your IT department if you experience problems.

• Why doesn't my Workspace display any layers? If there are no layers in your Workspace, you may have accidentally removed them.

To retrieve the layers, click the GIS tab, click the Workspace subtab (if it is not currently selected), click the Layers button, and then click Manage. Select the Source Database you want to pull layers from, highlight the Layers in the Database, and then click the move or move all button to move the layers into your workspace.

If the database where your layers are present is not listed in the Source Database drop-down list, you can connect to it by selecting the Other… option. If you have not yet created a database, you can do so by selecting the New… option in the Target Database drop-down list in the Create Layer and Import Wizard dialogs.

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

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

• Upgraders only: What happens to my projects when I upgrade? In previous versions of XMap, your projects, draw files, route files, log files, and

other DeLorme files were stored by default in the DeLorme Docs folder on the root of your computer's C drive unless you specified a different directory during installation.

In XMap 6 and later versions, the DeLorme Docs folder for all files except NetLink downloads is located in the Documents folder under your user name. For NetLink downloads, the Downloads folder is located in the DeLorme Docs folder under Public Documents.

For information about migrating data to XMap, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

• Upgraders only: Why doesn't XMap overwrite the older version?

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XMap 5 and later versions do not overwrite older versions of XMap, such as XMap 4.5 or earlier. This allows you to view both versions on the same computer.

• Upgraders only: Should I uninstall my previous version before installing the new version?

You are not required to uninstall XMap 4.5 or earlier versions before installing XMap

• Can I see imagery and data from Topo USA or Street Atlas USA within XMap? Yes. The location of the Downloads folder changed beginning with XMap 6. If you

stored your data in the DeLorme Docs Downloads folder in XMap 5 or earlier, it will automatically migrate to the new location. If you stored it in a different location, you can use the Map Data tab to browse to the location and add it.

For information about migrating data to XMap, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

• How do I get data updates or fix the roads on my map? If you find there is a local road that is missing, 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 a correction to us:

•

1. Click the NetLink tab.

2. Click the Support subtab.

3. Click the Submit Correction link.

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

• How do I initialize my GPS receiver? Each time you use your GPS receiver, you initialize it, which means you set your

starting position on the map by obtaining the initial coordinates of your location. This can be done automatically or manually.

For more information, see GPS Options/Initializing GPS.

• What's the difference between a stop and a via? When routing, you have the option of adding or inserting stops or vias in the route. A

stop is a location in the middle of a route where you want to stop and then proceed from. A via is a road on the map that you want to specifically use when routing.

For example, if you create a route between Portland, Maine, and Yarmouth, Maine, without any 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 will want your route directions to reflect that stop. When you add a stop, the route can be recalculated to include the stop in the middle of your route.

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

• 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.

• 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, Mexico, or Canada.

• On an island without roads. In this case, XMap will look 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."

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

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• When you place a route point in a location that isn't on a street, XMap 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 perform a Find for an address that is on a walkway and place a route point on it, XMap 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.

• Why are the tab area and control panel so narrow? XMap was designed to accommodate resolutions of 1024 x 768 or higher. If you are

using a very high resolution (such as 1920 x 1200), the tab area and control panel in XMap 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.

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 toolb a r, or the Route tab. For more information, see Creating a Route.

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 toolb a r, 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 in 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 of the object, you can view the area again by clickin g 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 on the toolbar. The measure tool allows you to

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 how to use 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 latest drivers and that it supports DirectX and transparencies. For more information, see the DeLorme Forums.

Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats

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

Getting Started

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

QuickSearch Advanced Search

Format

Latitude/Longitude N 43 48 30, W70 9 52 N 43 48 30 W70 9 52

N 43 48.4910, W 070

N 43 48.4910 W 070 09.8440

09.8440 N434829.4600,

N434829.4600 W0700950.6400

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

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

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 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, -

43.80818333 -70.16406667

70.16406667 43 48.4910 N, 70 09 50.64 W 43 48.4910 N 70 09 50.64 W

43 48.4910 n, 70 09 50.64

43 48.4910 n 70 09 50.64 w

w N 43 48.4910, W 70 09

N 43 48.4910 70 09 50.64 W

50.64

434829.46 N, 700950.64 W 434829.46 N 700950.64 W 43, -70 43 -70

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MGRS/USNG 19TDJ 06354 51187

19TDJ0635451187 (NAD27)*

19TDJ06355109 19TDJ064511 19TDJ0651

UTM/UPS 19T 0406311E 4850964N Zone 19T

19T 0406311 4850964 Zone 19T

19T / 0406311 / 4850964 Zone 19T

SPCS

ME-W 0500490 0355150 Zone ME-W

Same as QuickSearch

Easting 0406311E Northing 4850964N

Easting 0406311 Northing 4850964

Easting 0500490 Northing 0355150

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

Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations

In versions of XMap prior to XMap 6 and in other DeLorme products, your projects, draw files, route files, log files, imagery, and other DeLorme files were stored by default in the DeLorme Docs folder on the root of your computer's C drive unless you specified a different directory during installation.

For XMap 6 and newer versions:

• The DeLorme Docs folder for all files except NetLink downloads is located in the Documents folder under your user name.

• The DeLorme Docs folder for NetLink downloads is located in the DeLorme Docs folder under Public Documents. This allows all users on the computer to access NetLink downloads.

What is Migration?

The migration process does not move your files—it copies them to the new locations. When you are sure your files are working correctly in the new locations, you can delete them from the old locations as long as you are not using them for another DeLorme program. For example, if you have an imagery file you use in Topo USA or XMap (5.x or earlier), keep both files.

Because all new information you add to a project will be saved to the new file location— even if you open it from the old location, we strongly recommend that you migrate your files. If you do not, you could have project data in two DeLorme Docs locations; your project will work correctly, but your data will not all be in the same location.

Getting Started

Project Migration

When you migrate a project, all associated files (routes, draw layers, and connections to GIS layers in a database) are moved with it.

To Manually Migrate a Project

Use the following steps to migrate a project at any time.

1. Click the arrow next to the Open button on the toolbar and then click Migrate Project. OR Click the Map Data tab, click File, and then click Migrate Project. The Migrate Project dialog box opens.

2. Browse to the project you want to migrate, click the project, and th en c lick Migrate.

3. The Migration Completed dialog box opens. Go to step 5. OR If a file with the same name already exists in the new DeLorme Docs location, the Confirm Link to Existing File dialog box opens. Go to step 4.

4. Click Link to replace the project link to the existing f ile in t he new location and then go to step 5. OR Click Link All to replace any project links to existing files in the new location and then go to step 5. OR Click Save Copy to maintain the project link to the current file and save it with a different name. OR Click Cancel to stop the migration process and roll back any file migration th at has occurred up to this point.

5. In the Migration Completed dialog box, click Open to open the migrated project or

Close to close the dialog box and return to your last active project. Note If there is a problem with the migration, a message will notify you of any

corrective action you need to take.

Basic Functions

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.

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 th e area that is in

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view on the other map. You can disable this feature by clearing the Show Ref check box at the top of the secondary map window.

• 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 down-right 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 re-ce nters, a nd 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 up-left 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.

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

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.

Left Map Controls

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.

Getting Started

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 to 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 SH I FT key while rotating the mouse wheel to zoom to the next full data zoom leve l.

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.

• Double-click a layer name in the GIS workspace.

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

the map in that direction.

• With your cursor anywhere on the map, press the CTRL key on your keyboard—the cursor becomes a white hand. Hold down your left mouse button to drag the map to a new location.

• Click the Map Panning button on the toolbar to drag/pan the 2-D or 3-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.

• Point anywhere on the black view box in the overview map window. When the pointer becomes a , drag the view box to the new location.

• Use the search features on 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.

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 another program.

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 JPEG (.jpg) image in all pag e layout formats: Single, 2 x 2, and 3 x 3. If you select a multi-page format, all the active

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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(the map print area is based on the paper size

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 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 follow ing 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 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 dropdown 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.

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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 Ar ea

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.

• 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 . The pointer changes to .

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 defines the snap 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 th e 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 the 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 displays, and then double-click the last point to the starting point. The closure area is transparently shaded, and the area and perimeter measurements display.

Searching Tips

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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 are searching for a road, and you are not sure of the spelling, type in part of the name and then scroll through the list of results until yo u find a match.

This table shows formats for search types.

For this type of search... Use this format... Example

Address Street address, City, State 100 Baxter Blvd, Portland,

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

ZIP Code

City City, State Atlanta, Georgia 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 Major Point of Interest or

Landmark

Latitude/Longitude See Chart of Supported of Supported Coordinate Formats For more information about the Find tab, see the Help topics under Finding a Location on

the Map.

POI/landmark name Mount Rushmore POI/landmark name, State Space Needle, WA

100 Congress St, Portland,

ME 04101

04096

J8E756

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 on the tab. You can also

reorder the tabs, show or hide individual tabs or show or hide the tab panel.

• Map Data

• GIS

• Print

• Find

• Info

• NetLink

Getting Started

• ImageReg

• Draw

• Profile

• 3-D

• Route

• GPS

• Voice

• Handheld Export

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 0-0 (maximum zoom out) and 20-0 (maximum zoom in).

Zoom Tools—Buttons that quickly zoom out three levels, out one level, or in one level. For more information, 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 chos en 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.

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