DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 User Manual

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DeLorme Topo North America™ 9.0 User Guide

Created June 8, 2010

Table of Contents

Table of Contents3
Getting Started5
- Frequently Asked Questions6
- Basic Functions10
- Running Delorme Topo North America10
- Zooming in and out10
- Copying Your Map to the Clipboard12
- Saving a Map as a Bitmap or Jpeg Image12
  - Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats14
  - Measuring Distance and Area14
- Searching Tips16
- Overview Map18
- Using the Help System20
- Help Overview20
Map Legend22
Symbol Description26
Using the Toolbar27
- To Share Maps28
- To Create a Route28
- To Save a Project28
- To Open the Map Library28
- To Open a Project28
- To Sync Files and Information with a Handheld Gps Device29
- To Measure Distance29
- To Get Information about a Location30
- To Create a Profile31
- To Add Images and Data to a Gps Location31
- To Choose Options31
- To Use Gps Navmode32
Customizing the Map and Tab Display33
- Customizing the Interface34
- Displaying Basic Map Features34
- Customizing the Map Feature Preferences37
- Setting Units of Measure Preferences41
- Resizing the Map and Tab Areas43
  - Viewing Two Maps at the same Time44
  - Showing or Hiding Tabs46
- Reordering the Tabs47
Using Keyboard Shortcuts48
- Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme48
- Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme49
- Creating a New Custom Scheme49
- Customizing a Delorme Scheme50
- Deleting a Custom Scheme51
- Renaming a Custom Scheme51
- Exporting a Custom Scheme52
- Importing a Custom Scheme52
- Searching for Commands53
- Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme53
- Connecting Data54
Viewing Map Data54
Using Projects and Map Files55
- Creating and Deleting Projects56
- Opening an Existing Project56
- Editing a Project57
- Creating Transfer Files58
- Saving a Project58
Importing Transfer Files60
Finding a Location on the Map61
- Performing an Advanced Search63
- Performing a Poi Search66
- Finding Points of Interest Near Your Current Location69
- Finding a Symbol by Its Name71
- Tips on Viewing Search Results71
- Keywords for Category Searches72
Using Address Book Contacts76
- Searching for Address Book Contacts76
  - Manually Entering Address Book Information77
  - Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact78
- Editing a Contact in Your Address Book78
- Manually Moving a Contact on the Map79
- Relocating Address Book Contacts79
- Deleting a Contact in Your Address Book80
- Deleting Your Entire Address Book81
- Exporting Your Address Book81
Printing82
- Printing a Route and Directions83
- Printing a Profile84
- Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map85
- Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map87
- Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map88
- Layering Multiple Text and Graphic Items on a Printed Map89
- Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map89
Using the Draw Tools93
- Viewing Hidden Draw Tools98
- Creating a New Draw File99
- Draw File Management99
- Saving a Draw File99
- Deleting a Draw File100
- Hiding Draw Files100
- Editing/Locking Draw Files101
- Exporting Draw Files to Text Files101
  - Exporting Track Data Files to Text Files102
  - Exporting Track or Waypoint Files to Gpx Files102
  - Importing Files to Draw Files103
  - Formatting a Text File to Import as a Draw File105
  - Copying a Map Line to a Draw File106
- Saving a Track as a Gps Log107
  - Viewing the Contents of a Draw File107
  - Changing Draw Object Types109
  - Copying a Draw File109
  - Renaming a Draw File110
  - Copying a Draw Object from One Draw File to Another111
  - Creating a Direct Route from a Line Object111
  - Moving a Draw Object to a Different Draw File111
  - Copying and Placing Draw Objects112
  - Using Draw Objects112
  - Moving Draw Objects113
- Renaming a Draw Object114
- Deleting Draw Objects115
  - Snapping Draw Objects116
  - Adding Points to Draw Objects117
  - Deleting Points and Line Segments from Draw Objects117
  - Drawing Routable Roads or Trails on the Map118
  - Labeling a Draw Object118
  - Drawing a Track on the Map120
  - Editing a Track122
  - Joining and Breaking Linear Objects125
  - Moving and Deleting Draw Mapnotes131
- Custom Symbols133
- Custom Symbols Overview133
- Creating a New Symbol134
- Gps Device Custom Symbols135
- Editing a Symbol136
- Finding a Custom Symbol137
  - Importing a Bitmap138
  - Copying and Pasting139
- Dragging a Bitmap into Xsym140
- Pasting a Bitmap into Xsym140
- Removing a Symbol141
- Draw Tool Box142
  - Using the Transparency Option142
  - Anchor Position143
- Creating a New Symbol Set144
- Cursor Position144
Routing145
- Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias149
- Changing the Routing Method151
- Changing the Properties of a Stop Along Your Route154
- Viewing Route Directions154
- Avoiding a Specified Area When Routing155
- Saving Route Directions as Text156
- Setting Your Routing Preferences156
- Editing a Route157
- Editing Roads158
- Saving a Route160
- Deleting a Route161
- Importing Routes161
- Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences161
- Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route162
- Converting a Route to a Gps Log163
Using GPS163
- Using Navmode or Gps Tab View167
- Tracking a Route with Gps172
- Getting Back on Track When off Course174
- Panning the Map Automatically While Gps Tracking174
- Playing Back a Log File175
- Previewing a Gps Log File176
  - Viewing File Details for a Gps Log176
  - Monitoring Your Gps Status177
- Dilution of Precision178
- Monitoring Gps Satellite Information178
- Viewing Sun and Moon Information179
- About Gps180
Using Voice Navigation181
- Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition182
- Voice Commands182
- Voice Prompts185
- Voice Options186
- Training the Speech Recognition Engine186
- Speech Recognition Tips187
- Changing Voice Output189
- Voice Preferences189
Geocaching190
- Earthmate Gps Sync191
- Geocaching Menu191
Managing Pocket Queries192
Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices193
- Sync Options205
- Firmware Updates206
- Creating a Custom Map Package207
- Grid Size Comparisons210
Using Third-Party GPS Devices211
- Sending Tracks212
- Sending Waypoints213
- Receiving a Route214
- Receiving a Track214
- Receiving Waypoints215
Using Small-Screen Devices216
Profiling Linear Objects217
- Creating a Profile217
- Viewing the Profile Elevation Graphs219
- Statistical Data221
- Manually Setting Minimum and Maximum Elevation223
- Clearing a Profile224
- User Profile Data224
Viewing Your Map in 3-D226
- Flying over a 3-D Map228
- Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences229
Using Netlink and Mapshare232
Using Geotagger237
- Tagging an Image238
- Tagging Data239
Legal Information240
Important Notices244
Index253

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DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 Specifications

General

Category	Mapping Software
Version	9.0
Platform	Windows
Map Coverage	North America
Publisher	DeLorme
Features	3D views, GPS support, route planning
Data Sources	USGS topographic maps
User Interface	Graphical

Summary

Measuring Distance and Area

Using the Measure Tool

Details how to use the Measure tool to determine linear distance and area on the map.

Finding a Location on the Map

Performing a Basic Search

Explains how to use QuickSearch for basic location searches.

Performing an Advanced Search

Describes how to perform detailed searches using Find and Within fields.

Performing a POI Search

Guides on finding places of interest using the POIs subtab.

Using Address Book Contacts

Searching for Address Book Contacts

Explains multiple ways to search for contacts in the address book.

Manually Entering Address Book Information

Details the process of manually adding new address book entries.

Printing

Printing a Map

Provides steps for printing maps in various layouts and sizes.

Printing a Route and Directions

Routing

Creating a Route

Explains how to create routes using the Route tab, toolbar, or right-click feature.

Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias

Using GPS

NavMode Overview

GPS Options/Initializing GPS

Covers GPS setup, initialization, and basic options for tracking.

Tracking a Route with GPS

Explains how to follow a route using GPS tracking and highlights the current leg.

Using Voice Navigation

Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition

Voice Commands

Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices

Syncing Maps, Points, Routes, and Tracks

Details the process of syncing projects with PN-Series GPS devices or SD cards.

Creating Custom Map Packages

Profiling Linear Objects

Creating a Profile

Guides on creating elevation graphs for linear objects on the map.

Viewing the Profile Elevation Graphs

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