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.

Getting Started

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.

Getting Started

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.

Overview Map

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The overview map is a small map in the lower-right corner of the screen that offers a wideangle view of your current map view area. It is approximately three data zoom-levels 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.

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

location.

Toolbar

Use the toolbar to perform many functions in the application without navigating through the tab area.

Tips

• Not all of the toolbar features are activated by default. To modify which toolbar items you want to view, right-click the toolbar. Toolbar options with selected check box next to them are currently displayed on the toolbar. Click the item to activate or inactivate it on the toolbar.

• In addition to customizing which toolbar features are displayed, you can also reposition the toolbar segments horizontally or vertically. Just drag the vertical

dotted bar that separates each segment to the new location (left, right, up, or down). You cannot move a toolbar segment above the top-most line on the toolbar, customize toolbar groups, or remove toolbar groups from the toolbar.

Exchange

• Exchange GIS layers, draw layers, maps, routes, waypoints, or tracks with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS device.

• Export and import GIS points to and from an Earthmate PN-Series GPS device.

See the Help topics under Using Handheld Devices for more information.

GIS Layer Management

See To Use the GIS Tools.

GIS Tools

See To Use the GIS Tools.

Getting Started

GPS

• Start or stop your GPS connection (also available on the GPS tab).

Info/Profile

• Get information about a location on the map. You can also right-click a location on the map and click Info.

• Profile a linear object on the map. You can also select the Profile tab, right-click the linear object on the map and then click Profile.

Map Library

• Open the NetLink tab to download or purchase data and imagery.

Map Navigation

• Recenter the map and zoom it in and out.

• Grab and pan the map in any direction.

Measure

• Measure linear distance and area on the map based on the units chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.

Options/Help

• Open the Options dialog box to set GIS, GPS, display, map feature, voice navigation, 3-D, search, and keyboard shortcut preferences.

• Open the Help menu to access the XMap Help topics, Map Legend, and more.

• Print your current map screen. See the Print tab for more printing options.

• Quick print with the current Print tab settings.

Project

• Create, save, and/or open projects. You can also access these options on the Map Data tab.

Redline/Synchronization Tools

Available when an active subscription exists. See To Use the GIS Tools.

Route

• Set route start, finish, and stop, and via points and calculate a route. You can also access these options from the Route tab.

Undo/Redo

• Undo/redo your last GIS edit and measure tool actions.

Map Legend

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

Notes

• Not all features are available at all zoom levels.

• Not all features are available in all datasets.

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

which displays as black).

Routable Trail Features

Topo Colors

Street Colors

Description

Major Trail (National Scenic, National H istoric, etc.) 4-wheel Drive Trail Trail/Walkway/Foot Trail

Important Some trails may cross private property. Contact the applicable trail department to ensure you have the appropriate permissions before following a major trail. For contact information, see Recreational Contacts.

Routable Road Features

Ferry Passenger Ferry Vehicle

Interstate Highway (can also include this symbol: ) Limited Access Road Local Road Major Connector, Forest Road Minor Connector Non Limited Access Interstate Primary State Route

State Route (can also include this symbol: ) Toll Road

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

Land Cover

Map Legend

Topo Colors

Street

Description

Colors

n/a Bare Rock or Sand

Bureau of Land Management La nd

Bureau of Mine Reclamation Land n/a Forest, evergreen n/a Forest, mix ed

Ice or Snowfield

Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 11)

Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7)

Intermittent Water

Land

Military Area (at data zoom level 11)

Military Area (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7) n/a Mine or Quarry

Parks

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

n/a Wetlands

Point Features

Topo Colors

Street Colors

River/Stream

Water

Description

Amusements

Airport (private)

Airport (commercial public)

Airport (general aviation public)

Business (Amusement, Recreation, Specialty or Dept.

Store)

Camping (at data zoom level 14)

Camping (at data zoom level 11 thru 13)

Cemetery

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Educational Facility

Exit, with services (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11-7)

Exit, without services (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11-7)

Exit, food (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17)

Exit, gas (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17)

Exit, lodging (at data zoom le vels 12 thru 17)

Exit, other (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17)

Fast Food

Gas

Hospital

Lodging

Metropolitan City

National Capital (data zoom level 7 thru 10)

National Capital (data zoom levels 2 thru 6)

Point of Interest (smaller black square)

Line Features

Topo Colors

Street Colors

Population Center

Public Service

Religious (buildin gs)

Rest Area with Facilities ( at data zoom levels 10 thru 11)

Rest Area with Facilities (at data zoom level 12)

Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom levels 10 thru

11)

Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom level 12)

Restaurants (general)

Restaurants (specialty)

Small City

State Capital

Unique Natural Feature (at data zoom level 8)

Description

County Boundary

Map Legend

Dam

Game Management District

International Boundary

Park Boundary

Pipeline

Power Line

Railroad (Abandoned)

Railroad

Runway

State Boundary

DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols

Symbol Description

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

Using the Toolbar

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options

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

To Modify the Toolbar

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

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

Reordering the Toolbar Options

To reposition the toolbar groups horizontally or vertically, just drag the dotted vertical bar that separates each group to the new location (left, right, up, or down).

To Create New Projects

Using the Toolbar

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

For more information, see Creating and Deleting Projects.

To Open a Project

To open an existing project:

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

2. Select the project you want to view and click Open. Note If the project has not been migrated to the new DeLorme Docs location, y ou will be prompted to migrate it. Click Migrate to create a copy of the file in the new DeLorme Docs location. Click No to cancel. For more information about migrating projects, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

For more options for opening files, see

To Migrate a Project

To migrate an existing project from C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects to C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects:

1. Click the arrow next to the Open button, and then click Migrate Project.

The Migrate Project dialog box opens.

2. Browse to the project you want to migrate and click Migrate. After the migration is complete, a confirmation message appears.

3. Click Open to open the project or Close to close th e mes s age.

For more information about migrating projects, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

To Save a Project

To save the project that is currently open:

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

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

3. Click Save.

To Print

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

The Print button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar to open the menu and click Print.

For more information, see Printing a Map.

To Print the Map Screen

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

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

To Open the Map Library

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

To Use the Map Navigation Tool

Click the Navigation tool on the toolbar to enable Navigation mode.

• To zoom in, click the map, hold down the left mouse button, and drag down and right. (2-D maps only)

• To zoom out, click the map, hold down the left mouse button, and drag up and left. (2-D maps only)

• To re-center the map, click the map where you want to center it.

To Grab and Pan the Map

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

Tip 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.

To Use the GIS Tools

There are many GIS tools available on the toolbar, including tools that allow you to edit geometries, create redline layers, perform COGO editing, and more.

Using the Toolbar

GIS Layer Management

• Import Layers menu — Import a layer (add, append, or replace) into a database from a file.

• Manage Layers — Use the Manage Layers dialog box to add and remove layers from your workspace, delete layers from the source database, or remove a database reference.

• Forms menu — Create, manage, and open forms. See the related Help topics for more information about the options that are available for your version of XMap.

GIS Tools

• Active Layer — Use the Active Layer drop-down list to select a layer from your workspace as the active layer.

• Selection — Highlight geometries on the map without the risk of accidental editing.

• Edit —Move or change the size of a geometry.*

• Edit Points —Edit points in a polygon/line layer.*

• Edge Matching — Match shape points in a polygon/line to those in another

polygon/line.*

• Rotate — Rotate a geometry.*

• Draw Geometries ( , , or depending on the active layer type) — Add

points, lines, or polygons to a layer.*

• COGO — Place a polygon/line/point by coordinates, angle/distance measurements, or bearing/distance measurements .*

• Classification ( , , or depending on the active layer type) — Modify the classification for a selected geometry.

• Commit Changes — Save all of the changes you have made to the active layer.*

*These tools are available only in XMap Editor and XMap Enterprise.

Redlining/Synchronization Tools

These tools appear in the toolbar when an active subscription exists.

• Redlining —Mark up a GIS layer.

• Synchronizing —Refresh subscription layers, send redline layers to the source

database, and send edits to the database.

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• Add Synchronized Layers — Add all of the layers that are in the active subscription to your workspace.

• Revert — Discard changes made to a layer before synchronizing the active layer with the database on the Enterprise database server.

Undo/Redo

• Undo and Redo — Use these tools to undo/redo your last action as long as the action is not committed. The Undo button may not be available for XMap Professional users as most actions are automatically committed.

To Create a Route

To set route points using the toolbar:

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

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

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

Click the red Finish button and then click the location on the map where you want to end your route. OR Select an address book entry or your current GPS position from the Finish dropdown list.

3. Optional. If you want to add a stop or via to your route, click the Stop button or the Via button and then click the location on the map where you want to add

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

4. Click the Calculate button .

Important If you have only the left map window open, the route Start, Finish, a nd Stop buttons on the toolbar and on the Route tab are grayed out. To activate the options, use the map resize tool to expose the right map window.

Using the Toolbar

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

Tip Once a route is calculated, you can use the subtabs in the Route tab to view route directions, edit a route, and more. Click the Directions subtab to view the route directions, the Advanced subtab to display the advanced routing options, or click Back on Track to add your current GPS position as a stop to the current route.

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection

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

To start or stop your GPS connection, click the GPS button on the toolbar. The GPS tab area opens so you can monitor your GPS status.

To Exchange Information with a Handheld GPS

Use the Exchange button on the to o lbar (also on the GPS and Handheld Export tabs) to exchange objects such as maps (Earthmate PN-Series GPS only), waypoints, tracks, and routes with a handheld devi ce .

You can also use the Send GIS Layer button and Import GIS Layer button to export and import GIS point layers, including forms, between XMap and your device.

For more information on exchanging information, see Help topics listed under Using DeLorme PN-Series GPS Devices or Exchanging Information with a Third-Party GPS Device.

To Measure Distance

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

1. Click the Measure tool on the toolbar.

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

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

4. 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 perimeter measurements display.

To Get Information About a Location

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

The Information button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar to open the menu and click Information.

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

1. Click the Information button.

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

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

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

To Create a Profile

To create a profile:

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

2. Click the Profile button on the toolbar.

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

Using the Toolbar

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

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

To Choose Options

To open the Options dialog box, click the Options button on the toolbar. Use the Options dialog box to set preferences for program options.

The Options dialog has the following tabs:

• GIS

• GPS

• Voice

• Find (GPS Radar)

• Map Features (Basic and Custom)

• Display

• Keyboard Shortcuts

• 3-D

An Options button that opens the Options dialog box is also available on th e 3-D, Find>GPS Radar, and GPS tabs.

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

• Options—Opens the Options dialog box.

• Tab Manager—Opens the Tab Manager dialog box where you can show or hide

individual tabs and reorder tabs.

• Netbook Mode—Allows you to turn the Netbook Mode on or off. If the mode is turned on, the check box next to it is selected. Click Netbook Mode to turn it on or off. For more information, see Using Small-screen Devices.

You can also customize your interface:

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

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

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

Customizing the Interface

You can customize the interface for your application by hiding the tab panel area and the Control Panel.

To Customize the Interface

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

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

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

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

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

• Use Netbook Mode to turn the optimized small-screen device view on or off.

For more information, see Using Small-screen Devices.

Notes

• You can also use keyboard shortcuts to customize the interface.

• Your settings are saved until you change them.

• Click Options in the menu to open the Options dialog box.

Displaying Basic Map Features

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

Notes

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

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

• The options available depend on the datasets you are using.

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

To Select Basic Map Feature Preferences

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

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

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

2. Click the Map Features tab.

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

• Shaded Relief Shaded relief becomes visible at data zoom level 6-0 or greater. It simulates

the effect of sun shining on terrain features and casting shadows, providing greater depth perception of the image. Lighter shades of gray indicate gentle terrain and darker shades indicate steep terrain. Using shaded relief may slow down the draw time of the map screen as you pan.

• Contours Contour lines are available at data zoom level 6-0 or greater. Contour lines

show the elevation of the land in feet or meters. The closer the contour lines, the greater the slope. The distance between the lines is the contour interval, which is indicated in t he Control Panel (distance units are controlled in the Options dialog box).

• Land Cover Land cover colors are available at all data zoom levels. Colors indicate

vegetation and land cover areas on the map such as rock and sand, forests, transitional areas, and wetlands.

• Grids The Grids option can be used to identify coordinate points on the map. Grid

lines automatically adjust for the data zoom level of your map.

• Parks or Reserves Parks and Reserves are available at data zoom level 7-0 or greater and

include areas such as parks, preserves, recreational area and public forests.

• Publicly Managed Lands Publicly Managed Lands are only available when the Bureau of Land

Management (BLM) dataset is downloaded and installed. The feature includes areas such as lands managed through the Bureau of Land Management and displays at all data zoom levels.

• Game Management Districts Wildlife Management U n its are only available when the Wildlife Management

Units (WMU) dataset is downloaded and installed. The feature includes areas of managed wildlife and game and displays at data zoom level 6-0 or greater.

• USGS Quadrangle Coverage The USGS 7.5 minute quadrangle coverage is indicated by red lines. These

display at data zoom level 8-0 or greater. Quadrangle names display at data zoom level 9-0 and higher. To view quad info such as Orig Date and Quad Order ID number (needed when purchasing quads), right-click a point within

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the quad and then click Info. An information box displays in the lower-right corner of the screen.

• 3DTQ Region Coverage Displays the DeLorme 3DTQ product CD volume label, which covers each map

area at data zoom level 10-0 or greater.

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

• Exits View exits on primary limited access roads, interstates, and toll roads.

Available at data zoom level 10-0 or greater.

• One Ways One ways display as bright green triangles on roads, pointing toward the

direction of travel (most noticeable in large cities). They are available at data zoom level 13-0 or greater.

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

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

levels vary.

• Points of Interest

• ZIP-Postal Codes

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

• Town Borders

• Major—View many different points of interest, including recreational

areas, public safety, rest areas, and more.

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

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

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

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

•

Arkansas Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas

Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota

Mississippi Missouri Nebraska New

Hampshire New

Jersey New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode

Island South

Dakota

Vermont Virginia Washington

DC West

Virginia Wisconsin

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

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

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

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

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences

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

To Set Custom Map Features

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

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

2. Click the Map Features tab.

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

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

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

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

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

• Click the small None button to the right of the Search Results window to

show none of the features listed.

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

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

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

5. To use the map feature tree to select which POIs display on the map, click the plus signs to expand the individual branches. A selected check box indicates the feature type displays on the map.

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Note Some branches expand further than others. Selecting/clearing a check box at a certain branch of the tree shows/hides all the items below that level.

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

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

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

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

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

Notes

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

o Major map features preferences o Individual custom feature preferenc es

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

to return to the default settings.

Changing the Map Colors

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

To Change the Map Colors

Use the following steps to change the map display.

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

2. Click the Display tab.

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

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

Changing the Map Magnification Level

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

To Change the Map Magnification

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

Use the following steps to change the map magnification.

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

2. Click the Display tab.

3. Select a magnification percentage (50%, 75%, 100%, 125%, 150%, 175%, or

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

not.

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

Changing How POIs Display on the Map

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

To Change the Data Zoom Level for Large POI Symbols

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

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

2. Click the Display tab.

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

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

view large symbols at data zoom level...

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

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

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

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

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

14 names and

small square symbols

name of the POI and the large symbol

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15 small

squares only

16 N/A small square

17, 18, 19, or 20

N/A small square

name of the POI and a small square symbol

symbols only

symbols and some names of POIs

name of the POI and the large symbol

name of the POI and a small square symbol

name of the POI and the large symbol

name of the POI and a small square symbol

name of the POI and the large symbol

Setting Units of Measure Preferences

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

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

To Change the Coordinate Prefe r e nces

Changing the coordinate preferences affects the:

• Coordinates display on the Control Panel.

• Coordinate MapNotes.

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

• Any other place where coordinates display or print.

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

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

2. Click the Display tab.

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

• Degrees

• Degrees, Minutes

• Deg, Min, Sec

• UTM/UPS (Universal Transverse Mercator/Universal Polar Stereographic)

• MGRS (Military Grid Reference System)

• USNG (United States National Grid)

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• SPCS (State Plane Coordinate System) Note When you select SPCS, an additional drop-down box displays for Zone.

Select the zone from the list.

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

• WGS84 (World Geodetic System of 1984)

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

Hawaiian) Datum when in Hawaii

• NAD83 (North American Datum of 1983)

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

Notes

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

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

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

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

To Change the Distance Preferences

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

1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then c lick Options.

2. Click the Display tab.

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

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

• Kilometers (meters are used for small distances)

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

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

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

To Change the Bearing Prefe r e nces

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

Notes:

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

• The bearing setting does not affect map appearance.

Use the following steps to change the bearing.

1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then c lick Options.

2. Click the Display tab.

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

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

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

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

Resizing the Map and Tab Areas

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

Notes

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

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

• You can also hide the tab area panel.

To Resize the Map and Tab Area Usi ng the D rag Method

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

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

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

2. Drag to resize.

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

To Resize the Map Area Using the Resize Tools

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

of both the secondary and primary maps.

To Resize the Tab and Map Area Using the Resize Tools

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

Using the Horizontal Resize Tool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Vertical Resize Tool

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

maps to their default views.

Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time

The split-window lets you view two maps at the same time.

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The maps interact as follows:

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

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

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

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

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

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

follows:

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

Select tool highlights the same draw object on both maps and you can then manipulate both objects at the same time. Draw files are created f o r both windows in the same project.

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

windows.

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

both windows.

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

Showing or Hiding Tabs

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

• During installation

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

• From the Start menu

Notes

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

• To show or hide the entire tab area panel, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar. If the tab area is showing and you want to hide

it, click Show Tab Area Panel to clear the check box next to it. If the tab area is hidden and you want to show it, click Show Tab Area Panel to select the check box.

To Show Individual Tabs

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

Use the following steps to show tabs using Tab Manager.

1. Open XMap, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar, and select Tab Manager from the menu. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>XMap...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

2. Select the check box next to each tab you want to display in the program. Note Click Default to show all the tabs in the program in the default order.

3. Click OK.

4. Exit XMap.

5. Open XMap.

To Hide Individual Tabs

Hiding tabs may significantly increase the startup speed of XMap. Use the following steps to hide tabs using Tab Manager.

2. Clear the check box next to each tab you want to hide in the program. OR Click Minimum. Only the required tabs will display in the pro gram. Note Find, Map Data, Info, GIS, and NetLink are required tabs and cannot be hidden.

3. Click OK.

4. Exit XMap.

5. Open XMap.

Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences

Tab Manager includes a feature that allows you to share your custom tab manager preferences with other XMap users.

To Import Tab Manager Preferences

Use the following steps to import another user's Tab Manager preferences.

1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar and click Tab Manager. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > XMap... > Tools and then click Tab Manager.

2. Click File and then click Import. The Import Tab Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Browse to the location of the configuration (preferences) file, select it, and then click Open. Tab Manager displays with the preferences saved in the imported configuration file.

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4. Click OK to close Tab Manager.

5. Exit your application .

6. Open your application.

To Export Tab Manager Preferences

Use the following steps to export your Tab Manager preferences as a configuration file.

1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar and click Tab Manager. OR From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > XMap... > Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

2. Click File and then click Export. The Export Tab Configuration dialog box opens.

3. Type a name for the configuration (preferences) file in the File Name text box and then click Save. Configuration files are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Configuration.

4. Click OK to close Tab Manager.

Reordering the Tabs

Use the Tab Manager feature to customize your program by reordering tabs. You can access Tab Manager:

• During installation

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

• From your computer's Start menu

Note If you use Tab Manager to make changes while the program is open, you must exit and restart the program to view the tab changes.

To Reorder the Tabs

Use the following steps to reorder the tabs with Tab Manager.

1. Open XMap, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar and click Tab Manager.XMap...

2. Click the tab you want to reorder to highlight it.

3. Click the up arrow or the down arrow to move the tab to the new position.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each tab you want to reorder.

5. Optional. Click Default to cancel the reordering process and use the default tab order (showing all available tabs).

6. Click OK.

7. Exit XMap.

8. Open XMap.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme

Your application comes with the following DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes:

• 3-D Navigation

• Desktop Mapping

• In-vehicle Navigation

You cannot edit DeLorme schemes, but you can create custom schemes that you can edit. You can create as many additional custom schemes as you need.

To Select a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme

Use the following steps to select a keyboard shortcut scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select a scheme from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click Apply to activate the selected scheme.

Creating a New Custom Scheme

You can create a custom keyboard shortcut scheme for different program uses.

To Create a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to create a custom scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Click File and then click New. The Scheme drop-down list is completed with Custom Scheme# (where # indica tes the incremental number for the number of custom scheme files you have crea ted). Note If you want to rename the new scheme file, click File, click Rename, and then type a new name in the Scheme text box. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard when finished. The new name displays.

4. Assign keyboard shortcuts for the commands that are listed.

Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme

There are three DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes that you cannot edit; however, you can create a custom scheme that you can edit with Keyboard Shortcuts tab in the Options dialog box.

To Assign Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme

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Use the following steps to edit a custom scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select a custom scheme from the Scheme drop-down list. Note You cannot edit DeLorme schemes.

4. Select the List option.

5. From the Commands drop-down list, select the command grouping to which you want to assign shortcuts. If you want assign shortcuts to several groupings, select All Commands.

6. Click to select the command to which you want to assign a shortcut.

7. Click inside the Customize Shortcut text box.

8. Press the shortcut key combination on your keyboard that you want to assign for that command.

9. Click Assign. The shortcut for that command changes to the combination you assigned and displays as "pending."

10. Repeat the steps for each command you want to assign.

11. Click Apply to save the changes. OR Click OK to save the changes and close the Options dialog box. OR Click Cancel to cancel your pending changes and close the Options dialog box.

Notes

• To sort the command list view, click a heading (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

• You cannot change the follo wi ng keyb o a rd shortcut combinations:

o ALT+F4 (Close Window) o F1 (Help) o ALT+F1 (Help Menu) o SHIFT+F10 (Context Menu) o CTRL+C (Copy) o CTRL+V (Paste) o CTRL+X (Cut) o CTRL+Y (Redo) o CTRL+Z (Undo) o ALT+M (Set Focus on Map)

o You cannot use the following keys when assigning shortcuts:

o Windows Key o Application Key o Print Screen o Scroll Lock o Sleep o Pause/Break

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o Enter o Caps Lock o Num Lock o Spacebar o Insert o Backspace o Multi-media Keys

o You cannot assign a letter or number on its own. For example, you cannot assign a

keyboard shortcut with the number 3; you must use a modifier (such as CTRL or ALT) with letters and numbers.

Customizing a DeLorme Scheme

You cannot edit DeLorme schemes; however, you can create a copy of a DeLorme sch eme that you can modify to fit your needs.

To Customize a DeLorme Scheme

Use the following steps to customize a DeLorme scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the DeLorme scheme you want to copy from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Copy. The active scheme changes to Copy of Desktop Mapping#, Copy of In-vehicle Navigation#, Copy of 3-D Navigation#, etc. (depending on the DeLorme scheme you chose to copy).

5. Assign keyboard shortcuts for the copied scheme.

6. Optional. Rename the scheme.

Renaming a Custom Scheme

Custom schemes can be renamed to whatever name you choose. You cannot rename DeLorme schemes.

To Rename a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to rename a custom scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the custom scheme you want to rename from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Rename. The Scheme text box becomes active.

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5. Type the name in the Scheme text box.

6. Click Apply. The new name displays. OR Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. The new name displays. OR Press the ESC key on your keyboard to keep the old name.

Deleting a Custom Scheme

Once you have created a custom scheme, you can delete it at any time. You cannot delete DeLorme schemes.

To Delete a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to delete a custom keyboard shortcut scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the custom scheme you want to delete from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Delete.

5. Click Yes when asked if you are sure you want to delete the scheme.

Importing a Custom Scheme

You can share their keyboard shortcut schemes with other DeLorme users.

To Import a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to import a custom scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Click File and then click Import. The Import Scheme File dialog box opens.

4. Browse to the location where you saved the .keyscheme file, select it, and then click Open. The imported file is now your active scheme.

Exporting a Custom Scheme

You can share their keyboard shortcut schemes with other DeLorme users.

To Export a Custom Scheme

Use the following steps to export a custom scheme.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the scheme you want to export from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Click File and then click Export. The Export Scheme File dialog box opens.

5. Type a name in the File Name text box, browse to the location where you want to save the .keyscheme file, and then click Save.

Searching For Commands

The Keyboard Shortcuts tab in the Options dialog box has a Search feature that lets you search for a specific command or command group.

Note You can sort the command list view at any time by clicking the heading you want to sort by (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

To Search For a Command or Command Group

Use the following steps to search for a command or command group.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the Search option.

4. In the Commands text box, begin typing the name of the command or command group you are searching for. As you type, the list box under the Commands text box displays word matches.

Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme

The Reference Card option in the Keyboard Shortcuts tab lets you view a complete list of all of the scheme's shortcut keys.

To View a List of Shortcut Keys

Use the following steps to view a list of shortcut keys for a scheme.

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

2. Click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab.

3. Select the scheme that contains the shortcut keys you want to view from the Scheme drop-down list.

4. Optional. To sort the lis t view, click the heading y o u want to sort by (Group, Command, or Shortcut).

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5. Click Reference Card. The list displays in your default Web browser and is sorted by the same column you selected in step 3.

6. Optional. Print the list from your Web browser.

Print a reference card from your web browser

• Use the Print Preview functionality in your web browser to see if the list will display as you want it to. If you do not like the way the list looks in the preview (for example, the list prints without grid lines in the table or does not print in color), change the advanced print settings in your Web browser.

• If you want to remove the header and footer text from the printout, from the File menu, select Page Setup. Remove the text and the header and footer text boxes and then click OK.

• Changes made to the browser's advanced print settings and page setup affect the printing of all web pages.

Using Projects/Map Data

Map Data Overview

XMap lets you save all of the work that you have done as a single project file so you can open it again later. You can create different map views and save each in a different project.

What is a Project?

A project includes the current GIS workspace, map center coordinates, the current data zoom level, the current magnification, rotation, preferences, and links to routes or draw layers you have added to it.

As you create routes, draw, and GIS layers, they are added to the currently selected project. Projects are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Each associated file is saved in its respective folder in the DeLorme Docs directory. For example, a draw layer is saved in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Draw.

Can I Reuse Draw Layers and Routes in Other Projects?

After you create routes or add your own roads, you may not want to do all of the work again in another project. You can share routes and draw layers between projects using the Add button on the Map Data tab.

Can I Send Routes or Draw Layers to Another XMap User?

You can package projects, including their routes and draw layers, into one transfer file for convenience. The transfer file facilitates e-mailing, copying project information to other computers, and copying projects between DeLorme programs.

Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations

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?

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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 then click Migrate.

4. Click Link to replace the project link to the existing file in the 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 that 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.

Managing Data

Adding Data and Imagery to XMap

XMap is compatible with a variety of DeLorme datasets and imagery formats. You may have some of these datasets installed on your hard drive, or you may access the data on a DVD.

Whether the data is on a DVD or saved on your hard drive, you can choose to add the data to current and future projects or only the current project.

Notes

• When adding third-party imagery formats, such as MrSID (.sid) and GeoTIFF (.tif), a DeLorme .adc file is automatically created in the directory where the data resides. This file is a connection between the original data and the DeLorme application.

• When you add MrSID or GeoTIFF to future projects, you can select the .adc file to automatically add the data. If you select the .sid or .tif extension, an .adc file with the same name is created and you are prompted to overwrite the file name if it exists.

Adding Data to Current and Future Projects

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Data that is in current and future projects is considered "base data." If your data is saved on your hard drive, you must update the Base Data settings in the Map Data tab to include that data in your current and future proj e c ts. Note If you are accessing data from a DVD, your data is added to every project you create while the DVD is in the DVD drive and it is not necessary for you to follow the steps below.

Use the following steps to add data to current and future projects.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Create a new or open an existing project.

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

4. Click Add, select the hard drive location where your 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 .adc file of the map data being added. Note Your hard drive location may already be listed in the Data Location dialog box, but the check box for that location might not be selected. Ensure all of the data locations you want to display in your current and future projects have selected check boxes.

5. Click Done.

Adding Data to the Current Project

You can choose to add data to only the current project if the data is saved on your hard drive. Any data on a DVD in your DVD drive displays in your projects as long as the DVD is in the drive.

Use the following steps to add data to the current project.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. If the project you want to add data to is not displaying, open the project. Note To verify the project you want is displaying, check the title bar. The project name displays directly after the product name.

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

4. Browse to the folder where the file you want to add is located and click the file to select it.

5. Select the map you want to add the file to (primary, secondary, or both) from the Add To drop-down list.

6. Click Add. The file is added to the current project under the selected map. Note If you add a file to a project an d later update the file, the file is updated in every project you have added to.

7. Save your project. Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Notes

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

• Select the check box next to a file to display it. Clear the check box to hide it.

• Use the Move to Primary Map and Move to Secondary Map buttons to move

datasets from one map to the other.

Adding/Removing Base Data

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Use the Base Data function in the Map Data tab to modify the default map data source(s) for your current and future projects.

To Add Base Data

Use the following steps to add base data to your current and future projects.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Create a new or open an existing project.

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

4. Select the check box next to the data source you want to use as a data source for your current and future projects. AND/OR Click Add, select a data folder from the Browse for Folder dialog box, and click OK.

5. Click Done.

To Remove Base Data

Use the following steps to remove base data from your current and future projects.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Create a new or open an existing project.

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

4. Click to select the data source you want to remove from your current and future projects. Click Remove. Click OK when the confirmation message displays. The base data is removed from the list. OR Clear the check box next to the base data you want to remove. The base data is kept in the list, but is removed from the current and future projects.

5. Click Done.

Setting Data as Routing Data

The first dataset added to your project is the default routing dataset; however, not all datasets support road and direct routing. If you are using more than one dataset in XMap, you can determine which dataset to use for routing.

To Set Data to be Used as Routing Data

Use the following steps to assign a dataset for routing.

1. Click the Map Data tab. In the Primary Map window, the dataset that is currently set to be used for routing

displays the routing icon to th e left of the dataset name.

2. Under Primary Map, highlight the dataset you want to assign as your routing dataset.

3. Click Data and then click Set as Routing Data. The routing data is updated and the routing icon displays next to the dataset

highlighted in step 2. OR Right-click the selected dataset and click Set as Routing Data.

The routing data is updated and the routing icon displays next to the dataset highlighted in step 2.

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Viewing Data from NetLink

When you use NetLink to download imagery and data, the dataset is automatically listed as base data. Downloaded imagery is saved by default in saved in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Downloads. If you purchased a DVD, you can add your imagery and data to your current and future projects by adding it as base data.

Note Not all data displays at all data zoom levels. To View Imagery

Use the following steps to view imagery.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Primary Map and/or Secondary Map (depending on the map window you want to use to view the dataset), click the plus sign next to the dataset.

3. Double-click the file name. The imagery displays on the map(s).

ADP Data

If you have an ADP (Aerial Data Packet) dataset from a previous version of a DeLorme application, you stil l have access to it.

To Designate Which ADP Layer Displays on the Map

Once the dataset is listed in the Map Data tab, you can designate which layer you want to display on the map. For example, an ADP dataset may consist of DOQQ data and Sat 10 data. If you select both of these, the last check box you select is the data that displays on the map.

Use the following steps to designate which data layer to display on the map.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Primary Map and/or Secondary Map (depending on the map window you want to use to view the dataset), click the plus sign next to ADP Dataset. Each of your ADP datasets display.

3. Click the plus sign next to the ADP location. The contents of the dataset display.

4. If the check box next to the data layer you want to display on the map is selected, clear the check box and then select it again. The data layer displays on the map. OR If the check box next to the data layer you want to display is cleared, select the check box. The data layer displays on the map.

Managing Projects

Creating and Deleting Projects

You can create different data configurations and save them in separate projects.

To Create a New Project

When you create a new project, all of the data selected as your base data is available in the new project. For more information, see Adding/Removing Base Data.

Use the following steps to create a new project.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Click File and then click New. A new untitled project opens, using the last map view as the default view. Untitled # displays in the title bar after the product name.

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OR To name the file and save it, click File and then click Save As. Type the name in the

File Name text box and then click Save. Note Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme

Docs\Projects.

To Delete a Project

Use the following steps to delete a project.

1. On your computer, browse to the location of the project you want to delete.

Note Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Projects created in XMap 5.x or earlier are stored in the DeLorme

Docs folder on the root of your C drive. For more information, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

2. Select the file from the file list and then click the Delete button on the toolbar or press the DELETE key on your keyboard. OR Right-click the file in th e file list and click Delete.

Tip You can open a project to verify it is the one you want to delete. For more information, see Opening a Project.

Opening a Project

You can open projects created in all versions of XMap.

To Open a Project

Use the following steps to open a project.

1. Open a project from the toolbar. OR Click the Map Data tab, click File, and then click Open. The Open File dialog box opens. Note If you made changes to a project that is already open, the Save Changes dialog box opens. Note Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

2. Click the project and then click Open. The last saved map view for that project displays. OR Double-click the project. The last saved map view for that project displays. Note If the project has not been migrated to the new DeLorme Docs location, y ou will be prompted to migrate it. Click Migrate to create a copy of the file in the new DeLorme Docs location. Click No to cancel. For more information about migrating projects, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

Saving a Project

Use the Map Data tab to save each of your projects quickly and easily using one of the following methods:

• Click File and then click Save or click the Save button .

o If you have not saved the project before, the Save File dialog box opens.

Type a file name in the File Name text box and click Save.

o If you have saved the project before, the Save dialog box opens. All of the

changes made to the current project display as a check list. Select the check box next to each change you want to save and clear the check box next to each change you do not want to save. Click Yes to save the selected changes,

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click No to save the file without the changes, or click Cancel to cancel the saving process.

• Click File and then click Save As. The Save File dialog box opens. Type a file name in the File Name text box a nd click Save.

You can also click the Save button on the toolbar.

Adding/Removing Files in a Project

As you create new GIS layers, routes, draw layers, and so on, or need to add more datasets to the Map Data tab, they are added to the current project.

To Add Files to a Project

Use the following steps to add specific files to a particular project.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. If the project you want to add files to is not displaying, open the project. The contents of the current project display in the primary map window on the right side of the dialog area. Note To verify the correct project is displaying, check the title bar. The project name displays directly after the product name.

3. To add a new route or draw file, click Data, click New, and then click Draw File or Route File. A new draw or route file is added to your project. OR To add an existing route, draw, .adc, .dcf, .tif, .sid, .txt, or .dds file:

a. Click Data and then click Add.

The Add Data to Maps dialog box opens.

b. Browse to the folder where the file you want to add is located and click to

select it.

c. Select the map you want to add the file to (primary, secondary, or both) from

the Add To drop-down list.Notes

• .adc, .txt, .tif, and .sid files are the only files you can add to both the primary and secondary maps.

• .sid and .tiff/.tif files must co nta in spatial reference information to add them. If they do not, an error message displays and you must use a third-party application to specify the spatial reference information.

d. Click Add.

The file is added to the current project under the selected map. Note If you add a file to a project and then edit and save it later, the file is updated in every project you have added it to. This does not apply to raster property settings for .sid and .tiff/.tif data.

4. Save the project. Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

To Remove Files in a Project

Use the following steps to add or delete specific files in a particular project.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. If the project you want to remove files from is not displaying, open the project. The contents of the current project display in the primary map window on the right side of the dialog area.

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Note To verify the correct project is displaying, check the title bar. The project name displays directly after the product name.

3. To remove a file, select that file from the project list on the Map Data tab and then click the Remove button .

Note This does not delete the file; it removes it from the selected pr oject.

4. Save the project. Projects have .xmp extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Notes

• Projects created in XMap 5.x or earlier are stored in the DeLorme Docs folder on the root of your C drive. For more information, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location.

• Select the check box next to a file to display it. Clear the check box to hide it.

• Use the Move to Primary Map and Move to Secondary Map buttons to move

datasets from one map to the other.

Renaming a Project

Projects are untitled when you first add them to XMap. When you save the map, you can accept the default name or give it a specific name. When you have many different projects and are trying to locate a specific map view, you may find it more helpful to rename the project.

To Rename a Project

Use the following steps to rename a project.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. If the project you want to add/delete files for is not displaying, open the project. The contents of the current project display in the Primary Map window on the right side of the dialog area. Note To verify the correct project is displaying, check the title bar. The project name displays directly after the product name.

3. Click File and then click Save As. The Save File dialog box opens.

4. Type the name in the text box and then click Save. You now have two files; one with the original name and one with the new name.

Using Transfer Files

Using Transfer Files Overview

This section describes how to create, import, and e-mail a transfer file. You can package projects, including their routes, draw layers, and other contents, into one transfer file for convenience. The transfer file facilitates e-mailing, copying project information to other computers, and copying projects between DeLorme programs. Transfer files do not include map data or GIS data.

Creating Transfer Files

A project and its contents can be packaged into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying.

You can create a transfer file with or without hyperlinked file attachments. When you create a transfer file with hyperlinked files, you have the option of saving the common directory structure of the hyperlinked files. Saving the directory structure of common files can be

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helpful when you are sharing and updating transfer files. Transfer files do not include map data or GIS data.

To Create a Transfer File

Use the following steps to create a transfer file.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Open the project you want to create as a transfer file.

3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Create. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens.

4. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

5. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location.

To Maintain the Directory Structure When Creating a Transfer File with Hyperlinked Files

When you create a transfer file containing hyperlinked files, you can select to maintain part of the directory structure for files with at least a common drive location.

Use the following steps to create a transfer file with hyperlinked files.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Open the project you want to create as a transfer file.

3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Create. The following dialog box opens.

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4. Verify the Include Hyperlink Files for Transfer check box is selected. If you do not want to include hyperlink files in your transfer file, clear this check box and go to step 8.

5. Under File Options, select Maintain Directory Info to save the directory structure of the hyperlinked files. If you do not want to include the directory information for the hyperlinked files in the transfer file, select Do Not Include Directory Info and go to step 7.

6. Type the common base directory location of the hyperlinked files (up to the folder location that you want to maintain) in the text box. OR

Click the Browse button and browse to the common base directory location.

7. Under Select Files to Be Included, clear the check box next to each file you do not want to include in your transfer file.

8. Click OK. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens.

9. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

10. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location. The default location for imported transfer file attachments is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files.

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Importing Transfer Files

You can package a project and its contents into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying. You can also import transfer files, allowing you to share your projects with other DeLorme users.

You can import a transfer file with or without attached hyperlink files. When you create a transfer file with hyperlinked files, you can choose to maintain the directory information of common files. By doing this, the recipient of the transfer file can keep a similar directory structure as the creator. This is helpful when a transfer file is shared and updated between users. Transfer files do not include map data or GIS data.

To Import a Transfer File

Use the following steps to import a transfer file, including transfer files that have been emailed to you by other DeLorme users.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Import. The Import Transfer File dialog box opens. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Browse to another location to change it. Transfer files have .dmt extensions.

3. Click a file to select it. The name displays in the File Name text box.

4. Click Import to finish the import process. The imported project opens and displays in the map view.

To Import a Transfer File with Hyperlinked Files

Use the following steps to import a transfer file that includes hyperlinked file attachments.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Import. The Import Transfer File dialog box opens. The C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects directory displays by default. Browse to another location to change it. Transfer files have .dmt extensions.

3. Click a file to select it. The name displays in the File Name text box.

4. Click Import. The Browse for Folder dialog box opens.

5. Select the folder where you want to save the hyperlinked files. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files. Transfer files have .dmt extensions.

6. Click OK. The imported project opens in the map view.

E-mailing a Transfer File

You can package a project and its contents into a single file, called a transfer file, to facilitate e-mailing or copying. Transfer files do not include map data or GIS data.

To E-mail a Transfer File

This procedure creates an attachment file but does not permanently save a file to C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects.

Use the following steps to e-mail a transfer file.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Open the project you want to e-mail as a transfer file.

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3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click E-mail. A transfer file is created and your computer's default operating system e-mail program opens with the transfer file included as an attachment.

4. Complete the e-mail in accordance with your e-mail program.

Changing the Properties of Your Data

Changing the Properties in Your Data Overview

You can adjust the properties of some data categories to accommodate your needs. For example, you can adjust the shaded relief properties to account for the sun shining in a different direction, have contours display at varying densities at particular zoom levels, etc.

Each dataset contains its own sub-categories of dat a ( raster, v ector, contours, etc.). Because of this, not all of the property information in this section of the Help will pertain to every dataset.

Note It is important to remember that any changes made to the dataset properties are permanent only when saved in a project.

Changing Imagery Display

When you use the Map Data tab to add imagery files, such as GeoTIFF, imagery, and ImageReg data, or data and imagery downloads from NetLink, to a map—by default, the image appears on top of any DeLorme vector base map by default. However, you can customize the layering sequence so that selected vector map features (roads, contours, etc.) appear on top of the image. Any added imagery files are listed in the Map Data tree view under the appropriate series.

To Change the Properties of an Imagery File

Use the following steps to change the properties of an imagery file.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the imagery series you want to modify.

3. Click the plus sign next to the specific imagery file you want to modify. The types of imagery in the file display.

4. Right-click the imagery file and click Properties. The Raster Properties dialog box opens.

5. Optional. For MrSID and some types of GeoTIFF data, you may be able to select a color to display as transparent (for example, black). To do so, select the Transparent Color check box, select a color, and click OK. Note that doing so makes the default transparent color (bright pink) show around the imagery. OR If you do not want to select a color to display as transparent, click Next.

6. Type the minimum and maximum data zoom range for your custom raster properties in the text boxes.

7. Select the raster data position for that data zoom range from the drop-down list. Note The raster data position you select includes all of the o ptions above it in the list.

8. Click Add Change to update your data positioning selections to the map. You must perform this step to apply any change.

9. Click Next.

10. Drag the gray tab markers to th e minimum and maximum data zoom levels at which you want to see the imagery file on the map.

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11. Click Next.

12. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your raster properties.

13. Click Finish.

Changing Point Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, etc.

Note You must use the Map Features tab of the Options dialog box to set the options for viewing any changes made to the point properties on the map. See Displaying Basic Map Features for information on showing/hiding points of interest.

To Change Point Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of point data.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Highlight Map Points, click Data, and then click Properties. The Point Properties dialog box opens. OR Right-click Map Points and click Properties. The Point Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area. Note The Show URLs check box is enabled if your dataset supports showing points as hyperlinks on the map.

6. Click Next.

7. Review the dataset information and click Next, if applicable.

8. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your point properties.

9. Click Finish. The Point Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The point property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing Vector Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, etc.

Note You must select to show land thoroughfares in the Display tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the vector properties on the map. See Customiz ing the Map Features Preferences for information on showing/hiding land thoroughfares.

To Change Vector Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of vector data.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

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3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Highlight Vectors, click Data, and then click Properties. The Vector Properties dialog box opens. OR Right-click Vectors and click Properties. The Vector Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

6. Click Next.

7. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your vector properties.

8. Review the dataset information and click Next, if applicable.

9. Click Finish. The vector properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The vector property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing the Contour Properties

Use the Properties option in the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, DEM properties, etc.

Notes

• You must select to show contours in the Map Features tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the contour properties on the map. See Displaying Basic Map Features for information on showing/hiding contours.

• XMap remembers the last customized contour values. For example, if you customize your contour settings and then change the settings to the default, the next time you try to customize your contour settings the last saved customized values display.

To Change the Contour Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of contours.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Right-click Contours and click Properties. The Contour Properties dialog box opens (for Contours).

5. Select a contour option (Default, High Density, Low Density, or Custom) from the drop-down list.

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

• High Density—Approximately doubles the default values for displaying

contours and labels.

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

• Custom—Allows you to customize how contours and labels display on the map.

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6. For Contours, select the data zoom level at which you want labels to begin to display.

7. Click Next.

8. If you selected Default, High Density, or Low Density in step 5, go to step 9. OR If you selected Custom in step 5, you can customize the contour display by choosing the distance (in feet or meters) between contours and how many minor (unlabeled) contour lines for every major (labeled) contour line.

• For a given range of data zoom levels, type the distance (in feet or meters) between contour lines for those data zoom levels.

• Type the number of minor lines for each major line. For example, type 0 to label every contour lin e or type 2 to label every third contour line. Note Labels display only on major lines beginning at the zoom level that you specified step 6.

• Click Add/Change to update the contour rules list. OR Click Reset to reset the settings to what displayed when you first launched the dialog box. OR Click Use Defaults to use the default values to display contours and labels.

9. Click Next.

10. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab marker to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

11. Click Next.

12. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your point properties.

13. Click Finish. The Contour Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Notes

• The contour property changes are only made in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

• Selecting Custom changes the Interval section in the Control Panel to read, "Custom."

Changing Coordinate Grid Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features, such as coordinate grids, rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, and so on.

You must select to show grids in the Display tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the coordinate grid properties on the map. See Displaying Basic Map Features for information on showing/hiding grids.

To Change Coordinate Grid Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of coordinate grids.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

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3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Highlight Grid Lines, click Data, and then click Properties. The Coordinate Grid Properties dialog box opens. OR Right-click Grid Lines and click Properties. The Coordinate Grid Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

6. Click Next.

7. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your coordinate grid properties.

8. Click Finish. The Coordinate Grid Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The coordinate grid property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing USGS Quad Line Connection Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as USGS quad line connections, rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, etc.

Note You must select to show USGS quadrangle coverage in the Display tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the USGS quad line connection properties on the map. See Displaying Basic Map Features for information on showing/hiding USGS quadrangle coverage.

To Change USGS Quad Line Connection Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of USGS quad line connections.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Highlight USGS Quad Lines, click Data, and then click Properties. The USGS Quad Line Connection Properties dialog box opens. OR Right-click USGS Quad Lines and click Properties. The USGS Quad Line Connection Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

6. Click Next.

7. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your USGS quad line connection properties.

8. Click Finish. The USGS quad line connection properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map.

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Note The USGS quad line connection property changes are only made in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing Draw Connection Pr o p e r ti es

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features, such as draw objects, rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, and so on.

To Change Draw Connection Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of draw objects.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the draw file for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Right-click the draw file and click Properties. The Draw Connection Properties dialog box opens.

4. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

5. Click Next.

6. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your draw connection properties.

7. Click Finish. The Draw Connection Properties are modified and are visible on the map. Note The draw connection property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing the Raster Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, DEM properties, etc.

Note You must select to show images in the Display tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the raster properties on the map. See Customizing th e Map Features Preferences for information on showing/hiding images.

To Change Raster Properties

Use the following steps to change the raster properties.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Right-click Quad Rasters and click Properties. The Raster Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab marker to the minimum and maximum level you want. The minimum and maximum data zoom range displays above the Set Data Zoom Range For Display area.

6. Click Next.

7. Type the minimum and maximum data zoom range for your custom raster properties in the text boxes.

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8. Select the raster data positions from the drop-down list for that data zoom range. Note The raster data position you select also includes all of the options above it in the list.

9. Continue to enter data zoom ranges and choose a position for each range.

10. Click Add Change to update your data positioning selections to the map. Note You must perform this step to apply any change.

11. Option a l. Click Use Default to use the default zoom range and data positioning options.

12. Click Next.

13. Review the dataset information and click Next, if applicable.

14. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your raster properties.

15. Click Finish. The Raster Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The raster property changes are only made in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing the Shaded Relief Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, etc.

Note You must select to show shaded relief in the Display tab of the Options dialog box to view any changes made to the shaded relief properties on the map. See Displaying Basic Map Features for information on showing/hiding shaded relief.

To Change the Shaded Relief Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of shaded reli ef.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Right-click Shaded Relief and click Properties. The Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Properties dialog box opens (for Shaded Relief).

5. Select the direction from which you want the sun to shine for displaying the shaded relief from the Sun Bearing drop-down list.

6. Select how many degrees you want the sun to be above the horizon from the Sun Inclination drop-down list.

7. Under Brightness Range, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum levels you want.

8. Optional. Click Reset if you have previously changed your shaded relief properties and want to return to the settings which were in effect before you opened the Properties dialog.

9. Optional. Click Use Defaults to change to the product defaults.

10. Click Next.

11. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the desired minimum and maximum levels. The minimum and maximum zoom range displays above the Set Zoom Range For Display area.

12. Click Next.

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13. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your shaded relief properties.

14. Click Finish. The Shaded Relief Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The shaded relief property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing the Radio Coverage Ellipses Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as radio ellipses, rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, etc.

To Change the Radio Coverage Ellipses Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of radio coverage ellipses.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Highlight Radio Coverage Ellipses, click Data, and then click Properties. The Ellipse Connection Properties dialog box opens. OR Right-click Radio Coverage Ellipses and click Properties. The Ellipse Connection Properties dialog box opens.

5. Under Set Data Zoom Range For Display, drag the gray tab markers to the minimum and maximum level you want.

6. Click Next.

7. Select the check box next to each connection usage you want to include with your properties.

8. Click Finish. The Radio Coverage Ellipse Connection Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The radio coverage ellipse property changes are made only in th e c urrent project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Changing the Elevation Properties

Use the Properties option on the Map Data tab to change the properties of various map features such as elevations, rasters, vectors, shaded relief, contours, points, DEM properties, etc.

To Change the Elevation Properties

Use the following steps to change the properties of elevation.

1. Click the Map Data tab.

2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the dataset for which you want to modify the properties.

3. Click the plus sign next to the sub-data category.

4. Right-click Elevation and click Properties. The Digital Elevation Model (DEM) Properties dialog box opens (for Elevation).

5. Select a priority (1-100) from the Priority scroll list. Note When the program has more than one elevation connection, the connection with the highest priority takes precedence in areas where there is coincident d ata.

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6. Select the data zoom level at which you want elevations to begin to display.

7. Click Next.

8. Under Connection Usages, select or clear the appropriate check boxes to show or hide elevation data.

9. Click Finish. The Elevation Properties for that dataset are modified and are visible on the map. Note The elevation property changes are made only in the current project. You must save your project to retain the property changes.

Working With GIS

GIS Overview

The topics that are in the Working with GIS Help section cover functionality that is included in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. Check the impor tant note at the top of each topic to see if it pertains to your version of XMap.

With the GIS tab, you can view and analyze the data in your ESRI files (.shp, .e00), MapInfo (.mif, .tab), AutoCAD (.dxf, .dwf, dwg), Geocode Type files (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .txt, .tab, .mdb, .xls), Draw files (.an1), or DeLorme OpenSpace transfer files (.openspace) on the map. Once the data is imported as a layer, you can choose to classify, symbolize, and label the data in the layers to your specifications. You can also:

• Create a database on a network server to share data among group members.

• Create attribute queries using the fields in your layer.

• Embed documents and link URLs to attribute records.

• Use XMap Forms to easily collect data.

• Create spatial queries between layers.

• Add fields to your layer.

• Create a new layer—a new empty layer or a new layer based on an existing layer,

query results, or map selections.

• Send GIS layers to an Earthmate® PN-Series GPS device.

• Create default option settings for layers and queries.

• And much more!

The GIS tab has five subtabs:

Subtab Name

Workspace The Workspace subtab is the primary area for using the GIS tab. You can

Attributes The Attributes subtab has two different views, the Datasheet View and the

Query The Query subtab lets you create custom attribute and spatial queries to

Layering The Layering subtab lets you move the layers in your workspace above,

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use the tools in the Workspace subtab to manage and analyze layers in your databases as well as manage the databases themselves. See also, Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers.

Design View. The Datasheet View displays the fields that are selected t o be "visible" in the Design View and lets you edit the a ttribute values. The Design View lets you edit properties of the fields, view field met adata, create fields, and import and link additional fields to your layer.

perform analysis on your layers. You can also rename, save, copy, delete, and symbolize custom queries in the selected layer.

below, or equal to other layers and/or the standard DeLorme data layers. Moving a layer up in the list he lps to ensure the layer will be visible on the map.

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Registration The Registration tab appears when you import a CAD layer that has no

spatial reference to the Earth’s surface. The tab functions the same as the ImageReg tab by allowing you to place control points between the unregistered layer (in the left map) and the corresponding location on the ground (in the right map).

Note If a shared layer in a single database is being manipulated by more than one user at the same time, any analysis of that layer may produce unpredictable results.

Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers

When a layer is disconnected or deleted, a red exclamation point (disconnected) or a red X (deleted) displays next to the layer name in the Workspace.

This happens if the database the layer was connected to has been moved or deleted or if the local source is unavailable. For example, if the database is on a laptop computer that is turned off, the connection will be broken.

You can try to refresh the connection, establish a new connection, or remove the disconnected or deleted layer from the Workspace.

• To refresh the connection for all layers, click the Layers button and click Refresh All Layers.

OR To refresh the connection for specific layers; highlight the layers, right-click the highlighted area, and click Refresh Selected Layers.

• To reconnect all layers to the original database or to connect them to a new database, click the Layers button and click Reconnect. The Connect Layers dialog box opens. OR To reconnect/connect specific layers, highlight the layers, right-click the highlighted area, and click Reconnect. The Connect Layers dialog box opens.

• To remove the active layer, click the Layers button and click Remove. OR To remove specific layers, highlight the layers, right-click the high lighted area, and click Remove.

GIS Options

GIS Layer Options

You can customize the default settings for managing GIS layers.

To Set GIS Layer Options

Use the following steps to create default settings for GIS layers.

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

2. Click the GIS tab, and then click the Layers subtab.

3. Set the following options:

• Add imported layers to Workspace–Select this check box to automatically add imported layers to the Workspace subtab.

• Show imported layers on map–If you selected the above check box, select this check box to show layers on the map after they are imported to the Workspace subtab.

• Zoom to full layer extent–Select this check box to automatically zoom the map to show the full extent of hte layer after import.

• Show layers added from Manage Layers on map–Select this check box to show layers on the map when you add them using the Manage Layers dialog box.

• Zoom map when centering on points–Use the drop-down list to select the zoom level to use when you double-click a point geometry to center it on the map in the Attributes subtab Datasheet View.

• Default List method–Use the drop-down list to select the default setting for the List filter on the Attributes subtab for layers added to the Workspace. You can manually change the filter after a layer is added to Workspace. Options are Map Region (default), All, and Toolbar Select.

• Refresh attribute records for Map Region filter–Select this check box to automatically refresh the Attributes subtab Datasheet View when the map extent changes and Map Region is selected in the Show drop-down list. The Map Region filter hides all attribute records whose map bounding region (MBR) is not currently within the map window.

• Switch the List method to Toolbar Select–Select this check box to automatically switch the method used by the List filter to Toolbar Select when you are selecting an object that is not in the current list.

• Large layer definition (# of geometries)–Type the minimum number of geometries a layer must include to define it as a large layer. When a layer includes at least that number of geometries, XMap will handle the layer differently to improve processing speed. For example, the map will not zoom to the location of the geometries and the count function for query results is suppressed. The default number of geometries for a large layer is 50,000.

• Geometry selection color–Click the button to open the Color dialog box and click the color for selec tion highlights on the map. S e le ct geometries with the

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Selection Tool in the toolbar or by selecting records on the Attributes subtab in datasheet view.

• Limit geometries from database to–If you want to limit the number of geometries that the database is allowed to return, type the numb er in the box. The database will return up to that number and then return no more results. A zero in the box indicates that there is no limit.

• Edit off-screen objects-Select this check box to allow editing or deleting of objects that are partially off the screen.

• Drag objects with the Edit tool-Select this check box to allow the use of the Edit tool to drag objects.

GIS Query Options

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Use the Query subtab on the GIS tab in the Options dialog box to create default settings for managing queries. Note Changes to query options apply only to the queries you create after you make the changes.

To Set GIS Query Options

Use the following steps to create default settings for GIS queries.

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

2. Click the GIS tab, and then click the Queries subtab.

3. Set the following options:

• Zoom map to query results–Select this check box to zoom the map to show the results of a query.

• Count results when running query–Select this check box to show a count of the results in the Query Results area on the Query subtab when you run a query.

• Attribute effect–Use the drop-down list to select the default attribute effect of a new query for any layer. Options are Highlight, Filter, and None.

• Map effect–Use the drop-down list to control the default map effect of a new query for any layer. Options are Highlight, Filter, and None.

Using Layers in a Subscription

Opening a Subscription File

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Once a database administrator sends you a subscription file, you must open it in XMap to activate the subscription. A subscription to an Enterprise database allows you to synchronize your local copy of the layers with the Enterprise database on the server. You can edit a layer and then synchronize your edits with the Enterprise database. You can also use the redlining feature to make edits to the layer in a draw file.

To Open a Subscription File

Use the following steps to open a subscription file.

1. Double-click the file either within an e-mail or after you save it to your computer. If XMap is not already open, it opens automatically.

2. When prompted, restart XMap.

3. Click the Synchronize button on the toolbar. A progress bar indicates the synchronization percentage complete.

4. Click OK to acknowledge the synchronization completed. The layers in the subscription are added to the workspace on the GIS tab.

5. To view a layer on the map, c lick the GIS tab, click the Workspace subtab, and then select the check box next to the layer in the workspace.

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OR To center the layer on the map, double-click the layer in the workspace.

Note Only one subscription file can be active at a time.

Editing a Layer in a Subscription

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

You can edit a layer you are subscribed to and then synchronize the edits with the Enterprise database on the server.

Editing a Layer in a Subscription

1. Open a subscription file. OR If you are using a subscription file you are already subscribed to, click the

Synchronize button on the toolbar to refresh the layers.

2. Use the GIS editing tools to make edits to the layer. If the layer includes a form, depending on the form permissions and your user permissions, you can use the form to view or edit existing layer geometries or add new geometries.

Notes

• If you edit an object that has been deleted from the Enterprise databas e s ince you last synchronized, it will be restored to the database when you synchronize again.

• If you decide that you do not want to synchronize your edits with the Enterprise

database, click the Revert button on the toolbar to discard the edits. The layer will synchronize with the Enterprise database but not include the edits.

• To view the history of changes made against each geometry in a layer, click the Ext Sets button and then click Show Extended Sets; a secondary table opens below

the primary table and displays the changes.

Refreshing the Layers in a Subscription

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

To ensure the layers that were part of your subscription are the most recent files available, click the Synchronize button on the toolbar. The layers are refreshed with the latest

version from the source database.

Adding Subscription Layers to Your Workspace

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Click the Add Synchronized Layers tool on the toolbar for a quick and easy way to add all of the layers that are in the active subscription to your workspace. The tool is active

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only when at least one layer in the active subscription has b een removed from the workspace.

Redlining

Creating Redline Edits

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Redlining refers to the process of adding MapNotes/symbols or drawing shapes to "mark up" GIS layers without actually editing the layers themselves. Redlines utilize the draw capabilities of the Draw tab and are saved in a draw layer that is created when redlining begins.

Redline draw layers have connections with a special type of GIS layer (called Redline Layer) on an Enterprise database that the user has a subscription to. After redlines are made on the map, they will be synch r onized with the redline GIS layer during the subscription synchronization process. The layers are stored as attribute records within the redline GIS layer, with the draw file imbedded in a column with a document link that opens the draw file when clicked.

To Create Redline Edits

Use the following steps to create redline edits.

1. View a layer that is part of a subscription.

2. Click the Redline tool on the toolbar. The Redline toolbox opens.

3. If you want to place a symbol on the map, click the Symbol tool , select the symbol set that contains the symbol you want from the Set drop-down list, and then select the symbol from the Style drop-down list. Then, click the location on the map where you want to place the symbol. OR

If you want to draw a line on the map, click the Line tool , select the line color and line style, and then draw the line at the map location. OR

If you want to draw freehand on the map, click the Scribble tool , select the scribble color and style, and then draw the scribble at the map location. OR

If you want to place a MapNote on the map, click the MapNote tool , select the font color and size, and then click the location on the map where you want to place the MapNote. OR

If you want to draw a polygon on the map, click the Polygon tool , select the polygon fill color and fill style, and then draw the polygon at the map location.

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4. Click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the Redline toolbox to close the toolbox.

Note You can access the full range of draw options for each symbol type in the Redline toolbox by selecting the same option in the Draw tab.

Sending Redline Edits to the Enterprise Database

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Once you create redline edits in the GIS layers included in a subscription, you can send those edits to the Enterprise database on the server by clicking the Synchronize button

on the toolbar. This also refreshes the layers that were part of your subscription and

retrieves the most recent changes.

Viewing Redline Edits

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.

After users synchronize their redline layers with the redline GIS lay er in t he Enterprise database, those users with permissions to view the redline GIS layer can review all of the redlines.

1. Add the redline GIS layer to your workspace.

2. Once the redline layer is in your workspace, select the check box next to the layer in the Workspace view. Outlined boxes display on the map (red indicates incomplete redline edits and blue indicates completed redline edits), depicting the map bounding rectangles for each redline record.

3. Click the Attributes subtab and click the Datasheet View button . The attributes of the layer display. Each record in the redline layer has the user's name, date, and a copy of the original redline file (.an1).

4. To view a specific redline draw layer: Click its hyperlink in the Redline Layer column. A message asks if you want to save or open the file. OR Hover your cursor in the specific cell in the Redline Layer column. A floating arrow displays. Click the arrow and then select Open. A message asks if you want to save or open the file.

5. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive (ensure that the Open in XMap check box is selected). The draw layer is added to your project and displays on the map. OR Click Open to open the file from its current location (ensure that the Open in XMap check box is selected). The draw layer is added to your project and displays on the map.

6. Use the notes and annotations in the draw layer to make the appropriate edits to the corresponding GIS layers to which the user was subscribed.

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Stationing

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Stationing is a linear referencing method that calculates numeric values along a line based on user-defined From and To values. These values are entered into Fr_Station and To_Station attribute fields for a line in a GIS layer, which are automatically assigned by XMap to the start and end points of the line.

Stationing is commonly used in the pipeline indu stry to locate station values (numeric point locations) along pipelines. For example, field personnel may be given work orders of sections of pipeline to inspect or repair. These locations may be referenced by their station values or a range of values along the pipeline. Using a GIS line layer of the pipeline that has the station values present, the field worker is able to locate the exact point of the station along the line and navigate to it.

Although stationing has its roots in the pipeline industry, it is a convenient method o f referencing data to a location for any type of linear data.

XMap Professional users can view stationing fields created in XMap Editor or Enterprise.

To Add Stationing Attributes to a Layer

Use the following steps to add stationing attributes to a layer.

1. Click the GIS tab.

2. Click the Workspace subtab if it is not se le cted.

3. View an existing line layer, create a new line layer, or import a line layer.

4. Highlight the layer to which you want to add stationing points.

5. Click the Attributes subtab.

6. If it is not already in Design View mode, click the Design View button .

7. Add fields "Fr_Station" and "To_Station" to the line layer. From the Data Type drop-down list, select any numeric type: Int eger, Big Integer, Byte, Double, Float, or Small Integer.

8. Click the Datasheet View button.

9. Type numeric values in the Fr_Station and To_Station records for the layer. The Fr_Sation value is automatically assigned to the start point of the line, and the To_Station is automatically assigned to the end point of the line. The station value for every location along the line is calculated based on the start and end point values.

To View Stationing Attributes

Hover over a line on the map that includes stationing data. Stationing values display in the Info bar at the bottom of the map.

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Bulk Importing and Exporting

Bulk Importing

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

XMap includes a command prompt utility that allows you to import multiple files (f rom potentially different locations) into a database at one time through user-created batch files (.bat or .cmd). You can also import entire directories of files using the wildcard capability of command prompt. Import individual files either through manual entry of the import commands or by referencing user created .ini files on the command line. You can use the XMap Bulk Importer to import all file types that can be imported with the XMap Import Wizard, except for non-spatial types that require geocoding.

You can import files with the bulk importer through four different mechanisms:

• Enter import parameters directly into the command line

• Create a .ini file that specifies the import parameters, then reference this .ini file in

the command line

• Create a .bat or .cmd batch file that specifies the import parameters for multiple files, then run this batch file directly in the command line

• Use a wild card entry to import all files of a like type in the same directory. This option imports only files of the type that is specified by the wild card and that contain spatial reference information.

Note For more information on importing parameters, see Bulk Importing Parameters. To Import Files Using the Command Line

All import command lines o f this type begin with xmap im port in the command line. All parameters are separated by a single space and parsed with -- on the command line.

1. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

2. Type the following in the command line: xmapimport --target-server=server name -target-db=database name --source-file=file path [--datum=datum of the file (e.g.,

NAD83) --coordinate-system=the coordinate system of the file (e.g., SPCS) --spcs-

zone=me-w --spcs-units=surveyfeet] only needed when spatial reference information is not sp e cified in the file. Notes

• The coordinate information varies depending on the type of coordinate system you specify (for example, if you select SPCS, you must also specify the SPCS zone and units).

• If the server was created on your local machine, type <computer name>\xmap7. If you are connecting to an external server, see your Database Administrator to obtain the server name information.

3. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A confirmation message displays after the file is imported; the message includes the file name, number of geometries, and the time it took for the file to import.

4. Add the layer to your workspace.

To Import Files Creating an .ini File

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This option works on a single file or wild card basis using the parameters described in previous sections. You can create the initialization file (.ini) using a text editor such as Notepad or Wordpad. All parameters are separated by a return in the .ini file. The name and path of the .ini file are referenced in the command line.

1. Open your preferred text editing program, such as Wordpad or Notepad.

2. Type the following parameters in the text document:

target-server=server name target-db=database name source-file=file path datum=the datum of the file coordinate-system=the coordinate system of the file

Note The coordinate information varies depending on the type of coordinate system you specify (for example , if you select SPCS, you will als o need to specify the SPCS zone and units).

3. Save the text document with an .ini extension (rather than a .txt extension).

4. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

5. Type the following parameters in the command line: xmapimport the path to the .ini

file you created in steps 1-3.

6. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A confirmation message displays after the file is imported; the message includes the file name, number of geometries, and the time it took for the file to import (in days, hours, minutes, and seconds).

7. Add the layer to your workspace.

To Import Files Creating a Batch File

This option allows you to automate several iterations of import with a user-created batch file. You can create batch files with a text editor such as Notepad or Wordpad. Each line of the batch file pertains to a single import command line and contains the same parameters as would be specified with manual entry in the command line. You can import multiple file types located in different folders into different OpenSpace databases using the automated method.

1. Open your preferred text editing program, such as Wordpad or Notepad.

2. Type the following parameters in the text document (text in red reflect the user's information):

xmapimport --target-server=server name --target-db=database name --sourcefile=file path --datum=datum --coordinate-system=coordinate system --spcszone=specify --spcs-units=surveyfeet

Note Ensure that the text is contained within a single line and there are no character returns.

3. Save the text document with a .bat or .cmd extension (rather than a .txt extension).

4. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

5. Type the path for the .bat/.cmd file you created in steps 1-3 in the command line (for example, c:\test_batch.bat).

6. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A confirmation message displays after the file is imported (the message includes the

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file name, number of geometries, and the time it took for the file(s) t o import ( in days, hours, minutes, and seconds).

7. Add the layer(s) to your workspace.

To Import Files with a Wild Card

This option allows you to import all files of the same type located within the same directory. These files must contain the same spatial reference information. This type of import is useful for importing entire directories of files in a quick and automated process. A wild card has an asterisk, a period, and then the extension abbreviation (for example, *.shp). Type an asterisk to indicate any number of characters. Type a question mark to indicate any single character or nothing.

1. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

2. Type the following parameters in the command line (text in red reflec ts the user's information):

xmapimport --target-server=server name --target-db=database name --sourcefile=file path (e.g., *.shp)

Note Ensure that the text is contained within a single line and there are no character returns.

4. Add the layer(s) to your workspace.

Bulk Importing Parameters

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Type xmapimport on the command line and then press the ENTER key on your keyboard to display a list of instructions and general required import parameters (parameters vary based on the type of files being imported).

Notes

• File names with embedded spaces should be in quotes (for example,"Yarmouth Parcels.shp").

• If the server was created on your local machine, type <computer name>\xmap7. If you are connecting to an external server, see your Database Administrator to obtain the server name information.

Viewing the Supported File Types and Required Parameters

Type xmapimport --list-supported-files in the command line and then press the ENTER key on your keyboard to see a list of supported file types.

File Types That Contain Spatial Reference Information

Supported spatial file types that contain spatial reference information include:

• ArcInfo Interchange files (.e00)*

• AutoCAD Data Exchange file (.dxf or .dwf)*

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• AutoCAD Draw file (.dwg)*

• DeLorme Draw files (.an1)

• DeLorme OpenSpace files (.openspace)

• ESRI Shapefiles (.shp)*

• MapInfo Table files (.tab)*

• MapInfo Exchange files (.mif)*

* These files often contain intrinsic spatial refere nce information, but this is not always the case. When they do not, additional parameters will need to be supplied in the command line to enable import. If these parameters are not specified, you will receive the following notice when trying to import: “The spatial data source does not offer spatial hints and none were specified on the command line.”

Required parameters for this file type:

xmapimport

--target-server=SQL Server name

--target-db=OpenSpace DB name

--source-file=file and path

Optional parameters include:

--layer-name=name of the layer to be created

--replace-layer=name of the layer to be replaced

--append-layer=name of the layer to append to

--replace-all=replace database layers with source layers when both name and type

match

Additional parameters required when spatial reference information is not included.

File Types That Do Not Contain Spatial Reference Information

Supported spatial file types that do not contain spatial reference information include:

• ESRI Shapefiles (.shp) that do not have an accompanying Projection file (.prj)

• All file types marked with * above

Required parameters for this file type:

xmapimport

--target-server=SQL Server

--target-db=OpenSpace DB

--source-file=file and path

--datum=datum**

--coordinate-system=coordinate system**

If the coordinate system is UTM, you must specify two additional parameters in the command line:

--utm-zone-number=zone-number***

--utm-band-letter=band letter***

If the coordinate system is SPCS, you must specify two additional parameters in the command line:

--spcs-zone=zone**

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--spcs-units=units***

** obtain valid options for these parameters by running a separate command in the command prompt.

*** valid options for these parameters are listed in the instructions that display when running xmapimport in the command line.

Optional Parameters include:

--layer-name=name of the layer to be created

--replace-layer=name of the layer to be replaced

--append-layer=name of the layer to append to

--replace-all=replace database layers with source layers when both name and type

match

Viewing a List of Supported Coordinate Systems

Type xmapimport --list-coordinate-systems to see a list of supported coordinate systems. All files are converted to the Latitude/Longitude coordinate system with the World Geodetic System datum during import.

Note that the list of supported coordinate systems is for spatial file types that do not contain spatial reference information. For spatial file types that do contain spatial reference information, the XMap Import Command Prompt is able to convert from a much larger library of coordinate systems.

Viewing a List of Supported Datums

Type xmapimport --list-datums to see a list of supported datums. Note that the list of supported coordinate systems is for spatial file types that do not contain

spatial reference information. For spatial file types that do contain spatial reference information, the XMap Import Command Prompt is able to convert from a much larger library of coordinate systems.

Viewing a List of State Plane Zones

Type xmapimport --list-spcs-zones to see a list of the state plane coordinate system zones.

Bulk Exporting

This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

XMap includes a utility that allows you to export one layer at a time (from potentially different OpenSpace databases) to one of the supported file fo rma ts at one time through user-created batch files (.bat or .cmd). You can also export individual layers, either through manual entry of the export commands or with referencing user created .ini files on the command line. You can use the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter to export all file types supported in the Export dialog box.

You can export files with the bulk exporter in three different ways:

• Enter export parameters directly into the command line

• Creating a .ini file that specifies the export parameters, then reference this .ini file in

the command line

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• Creating a .bat or .cmd batch file that specifies the export parameters for multiple files, then run this batch file directly in the command line

All exported OpenSpace layers require you to specify at least four parameters in the command line following the xmapexport command.

The required exporting parameters include (text in red reflect the user's information):

• source-server=the SQL server where the database for exporting resides

Note If the server was created on your local machine, type <computer name>\xmap7. If you are connecting to an external server, see your Database Administrator to obtain the server name information.

• source-db=the OpenSpace database the layers are being exported from

• output-file=the file format and extension for the exported layers

• source-layer=the name of the OpenSpace layer being exported

OR source-layerid=the identification number of the layer in the openspace database

Optional exporting parameters include (text in red reflect the user's information):

• query=name of the query being referenced OR queryid=identification number of the query in the database being referenced

• attributes=the name of attribute field to include in the exported layer Note If this parameter is left blank, all attribute field s in the layer will be exported.

Also, not all attribute field data types that are supported in XMap are supported in the exported file formats.

To Export Files Using the Command Line

All export command lines o f this type begin with xmape xport in the command line. All parameters are separated by a single space and parsed with -- on the command line.

1. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

2. Type the parameters into the command line. An example of the format would be: xmapexport --source-server=username\xmap7 --source-db=database_test --outputfile-file=C:\gisdata\states.shp --source-layer=states

3. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A confirmation message displays after the file is exported; the message includes the file name, number of geometries, and the time it took for the file to export (in days, hours, minutes, and seconds).

Note To send the results of a command to a logfile, type '>path\filename.log 2>1' at the end of the command. Results and errors will be sent to the logfile and will not appear in the command line. If no path is specified, the logfile will be created in the default target directory.

To Export Files Creating an .ini File

This option works on a single file basis using the parameters described in previous sections. You can create the initialization file (.ini) with a text editor such as Notepad or Wordpad. All parameters are separated by a return in the .ini file. The name and path of the . ini file ar e referenced in the command line.

1. Open your preferred text editing program, such as Wordpad or Notepad.

2. Type the following export parameters in the text document:

• source-server=the SQL server where the database for exporting resides

• source-db=the OpenSpace database from which the layers are being exported

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• output-file=the file format and extension for the exported layers

• source layer=the name of the OpenSpace layer being exported

OR sourcelayerid=the identification number of the layer in the OpenSpace

database

The following parameters are optional:

• query=name of the query being referenced OR queryid=identification number of the query in the database being referenced

• attributes=the name of the attribute field to inc lude in the exported layer Note If this parameter is left blank, all attribute fields in the layer will be

exported.

3. Save the text document with an .ini extension (rather than a .txt extension).

4. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

5. Type the following parameters in the c o mmand line: xmapexport=-the path to the

.ini file you created in steps 1-3.

6. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A confirmation message displays after the file is exported; the message includes the file name, number of geometries, and the time it took for the file to export (in days, hours, minutes, and seconds).

To Export Files Creating a Batch File

This option allows you to automate several iterations of export with a user-created batch file. You can create batch files with a text editor such as Notepad or Wordpad. Each line of the batch file pertains to a single export command line and contains the same parameters as would be specified with manual entry in the command line. Multiple layers located in different OpenSpace databases can be exported into different file formats and directories using this method.

1. Open your preferred text editing program, such as Wordpad or Notepad.

2. Type the export parameters in the text document. Note Ensure that the text is contained within a single line and there are no character returns.

3. Save the text document with a .bat or .cmd extension (rather than a .txt extension).

4. From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option.

5. Type the path for the .bat/.cmd file you created in steps 1-3 in the command line (for example, c:\test_batch.bat).

To send the results of a command to a logfile, type '>path\filename.log 2>1' at the end of the command. Results and errors will be sent to the logfile and will not appear in the command line. If no path is specified, the logfile will be created in the default target directory.

Bulk Exporting Parameters

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This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.

Type xmapexport on the command line and then press the ENTER key on your keyboard to display a list of instructions and general required export parameters; parameters vary based on the type of files you are exporting.

All OpenSpace layers that you export require you to specify at least four parameters in the command line following the xmapexport command.

The required exporting parameters include (text in red reflect the user's information):

• source-server=the SQL server where the database for exporting res id es

• source-db=the OpenSpace database the layers are being exported from

• output-file=the file format and extension for the exported layers

• layer=the name of the OpenSpace layer being exported

OR layerid=the identification number of the layer in the OpenSpace database

Optional exporting parameters include (text in red reflect the user's information):

• filter=name of the query being referenced OR filterid=identification number of the query in the database being referenced

• attributes=the name of the attribute column to include in the exported layer Note If this parameter is left blank, all attribute columns will be exported.

• relax-polygon=yes|no (When no (default value,) polygons may be restructured

when exporting a shapefile to ensure they conform to the shapefile standard; if the restructuring fails, the polygon is excluded. When yes, all polygons are exported without being restructured.

Managing Layers in Your Workspace

Workspace Overview

Some of the features that are introduced in this topic are not included in XMap Professional.

The Workspace subtab is the primary area for using the GIS tab. You can use the Workspace subtab to manage and analyze layers in your databases, as well as manage the databases themselves.

What is a Layer?

A layer consists of geometries (points, lines, or polygons) that have corresponding attribute records and contain information that describes the properties of the geometries. In the GIS

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tab, a layer is considered to be the contents of an imported file that you can view and analyze on the map.

What is a Workspace?

A workspace is the area where you import layers to a database and visualize the data on the map. Within this area is a table that displays in the center of the Workspace subtab. To modify which columns display in the workspace, right-click the bar at the top of the table to see all of the available columns (column names with a selected c heck box are currently displaying in the table). You can also sort the table by a particular column by clicking the column you want to sort by, change the order of the workspace columns by dragging a column to the desired location, or resize the width of the columns by dragging the line that separates the column names to a different position.

Your workspace is saved in your current project. Each time you create a new project, the workspace is reset; resetting a workspace does not delete layers.

Managing the Layers in a Database

Use the Layers button in the Workspace subtab to make changes to the local workspace, such as:

• Create a new layer to add to a database

• Import a layer into a database

• Delete a layer from a database

• Add a layer from a database to your workspace

• Remove a layer from your workspace

• Export a layer as a Shapefile, text file, or DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer File

• Refresh all layers in the workspace (from the database)

• Rename a layer in a database

• Copy a layer from one database to another

Modifying How Your Layers Display on the Map

Once you highlight a layer in your workspace, you can use the Tools button (or right-click menu) to modify how the layer displays on the map. Use the Tools button to:

• Classify your layer according to the attributes (properties) of the layer

• Symbolize your layer so that you have complete control of how the layer displays on

the map

• Label your layer by using a formula based on the attributes in the layer

• Modify the display properties of a layer

• View a legend of the visual characteristics of a layer

• Create a buffer around geometries in a layer

• Open the Options dialog box to modify the default layer settings

Importing a Layer into a Database

Not all of the import types listed in this Help topic are available in XMap Professional.

You can import ESRI (.shp, .e00), MapInfo (.mif, .tab), AutoCAD (.dxf, .dwf, .dwg), Geocode Types (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .txt, .mdb, .xls. .tab), DeLorme draw files (.an1), and DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer Files (.openspace) into a database that you can then query,

Garmin XMap 8 GIS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Getting Started

Welcome to XMap

What's New in XMap

How do I?

Helpful Tips

Control Panel

Draw

Find

Handheld Export

Info

Map Data

Measurement Tool

Print

Route

Tab Area

Voice

Frequently Asked Questions

To Open A Project

To Open a Route

To Open a Draw File

Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats

Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations

To Manually Migrate a Project

Basic Functions

Zooming In and Out

To Drag and Zoom In

To Drag and Zoom Out

To Zoom In/Out Using the Zoom Tools

Panning/Centering the Map

Copying Your Map to the Clipboard

Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image

To Save a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG

Measuring Distance and Ar ea

To Measure Distance or Area

Searching Tips

About the Interface

Tab Area

Control Panel

Overview Map

Toolbar

Map Legend

Map Legend

Routable Trail Features

Routable Road Features

Land Cover

Point Features

Line Features

DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols

Using the Toolbar

Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options

To Modify the Toolbar

Reordering the Toolbar Options

To Create New Projects

To Open a Project

To Migrate a Project

To Save a Project

To Print

To Print the Map Screen

To Open the Map Library

To Use the Map Navigation Tool

To Grab and Pan the Map

To Use the GIS Tools

To Create a Route

To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection

To Exchange Information with a Handheld GPS

To Measure Distance

To Get Information About a Location

To Create a Profile

To Choose Options

Customizing the Map and Tab Display

Customizing the Interface

To Customize the Interface

Displaying Basic Map Features

To Select Basic Map Feature Preferences

Customizing the Map Feature Preferences

To Set Custom Map Features