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  • Page 2 Exit Authority™ and eXitSource™ are trademarks of Zenrin Co. Ltd. Brunton may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time. We reserve the right to do so without notice. All features and specifications subject to change without notice. All screens in this manual are simulated.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sec. 1: Introduction ... I Quick Start Reference ... 2 How MapCreate Works: The Basics... 5 File Formats & Functions... 6 Map Border File ... 7 Custom Map File... 7 Important Notes: File Encryption and Card Limits ... 8 Important Notes About Cards and File Size ... 9 GPS Data File ...
  • Page 4 Moving around the Master Map... 44 Pan Arrows ... 44 Center Map ... 44 Zoom Area ... 44 Zoom in/Zoom Out ... 45 Zoom Range Window ... 46 Creating Rectangle Map Borders ... 46 Estimate Map Size (Optional) ... 47 Saving a Map Border File (Optional) ...
  • Page 5 Notes...
  • Page 6 WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OB- TAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a position (waypoint), a GPS unit will show the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides navigation data to the way- point regardless of obstructions.
  • Page 7 Section 1: Introduction How this manual can get you into the field, fast! Thanks for buying MapCreate™, the custom mapping software for Brunton units. This manual was written using MapCreate™ U.S.A. Beginning with version 6.3, all MapCreate packages work identically, but contain different mapping data.

  • Page 8: Quick Start Reference

    CDs is in your CD-ROM drive. (Complete installation instructions begin in Sec. 2.) For more detailed explanations, read through the lessons in Sec. 3. Before you start, make sure your Brunton / LEI MMC card reader is installed and working, and you know the reader's drive letter. Many toolbar buttons are labeled, and an informative tool tip box pops up when you point to a but- ton.
  • Page 9 ton. You have just drawn a Map Border. 4. With the Map Border displayed, click the on the Create Map toolbar. After a moment it will tell you your map's file size. If it fits the card, click file is too large for the card, click map border a little smaller.
  • Page 10 Click Yes to register your current memory card with MapCreate. 8. You can change the label on your memory card if you prefer. Delete the default name, "Card1," enter name. Click to continue. EGISTER Delete the default label, if you prefer, and enter a new name. Then click Reg- ister to continue.

  • Page 11: How Mapcreate Works: The Basics

    Click Done to complete the registry process. NOTE: If the UTOMATICALLY figure above), MapCreate will automatically add your card's label to the end of whatever name you give the file you are saving. Let's use the figure above as an example. If we name our map "Phoenix.lcm," Map- Create will automatically name the file "Phoenix_CARD1.lcm."...

  • Page 12: File Formats & Functions

    jump through to cram a high-detail map into your GPS unit. First of all, those CDs you just purchased contain a whole bunch of raw digi- tal cartography data. There are several hundred files of digital mapping in- formation containing lake shorelines, navigation aids, roads, rivers and all the other information that goes into our high-detail maps.

  • Page 13: Map Border File

    ual easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions" on page 14. But, if you want to pick up an ex- tra tip or two, look over this segment describing the file formats and mem- ory cards MapCreate works with.

  • Page 14: Important Notes: File Encryption And Card Limits

    You cannot make changes to a Map File once it has been created. If you want to make changes to a map, return to its original companion Map Bor- der File or retrieve the map borders by opening the Map File (*.lcm). Make your changes to the border, then create a fresh Map File.

  • Page 15: Important Notes About Cards And File Size

    NOTE: Due to software requirements in the GPS units, MMC or SD cards can hold a maximum of 32 different files at one time for the Brunton Atlas- The total amount of information cannot exceed the MMC size capacity, no matter what the number of files is. For example, an 8 MB MMC in an Atals could hold approximately one 7.66 MB file, or 32 files, so long...

  • Page 16: Gps Data File

    don't have to take a computer and cable with you to load a new map in the field. If the unit is mounted in a vehicle, there is no need to dismount it and carry it to a computer. The effective mapping memory capacity of your GPS unit is restricted only by the capacity and number of memory cards you want to carry with you, up to the five-card limit.

  • Page 17: Ascii Text File

    MapCreate can be used to save valuable travel or adventure data for a later trip. This also makes it easy to exchange GPS data with friends using Brunton Atlas GPS units. ASCII Text File This is a universal text file format compatible with word processors and other software.

  • Page 18: Atlas File

    GPS Unit Compatibility MapCreate 6.3 is compatible with all Brunton Atlas GPS units that use re- movable MMC/SD cards for map storage. Some units, however, may need a free software upgrade to work with MapCreate 6.3. Upgrades are avail- able age.0.0Toead from th (Bruntonweb sitse.

  • Page 19: Mapping Detail: There's More Here Than Meets The Eye

    However, in a Brunton Atlas unit, the same exit symbol will show a pop-up box with the exit name and symbols of all the services available near that exit.

  • Page 20: Find An Address

    In a Brunton Atlas GPS, all POI's include the name, address and phone number. Cursor over POI symbol At left, an iFINDER GPS screen showing a POI pop-up name box. At right, you can call up a page of information on the POI, and the GPS unit can lead...
  • Page 21 In the printed User's Guide and the Help file Command Reference, the ac- tual command clicks and keystrokes appear as sans serif, boldface type. So, if you're in a real hurry (or just need a reminder), you can usually skim the instructions and pick out where to click by finding the boldface com- mands.
  • Page 22 priate hot key or shortcut key on the keyboard. Commands are sometimes described as menu sequences, to help you find the command faster. For example, "to open the Trail List window, click ," means to mouse click on the main menu's View command RAIL and then click the Trail List command on the submenu.

  • Page 23: Sec. 2: Installing Mapcreate 6.3

    This requires special soft- ware not compatible with third party card readers, so MapCreate will only work with the LEI MMC/SD card reader provided by Brunton. If the card reader is not correctly installed with the LEI drivers, Map- Create will not open.

  • Page 24: Installing Mapcreate

    on the hard drive. Caution: Be patient if you choose custom install. It may take several minutes for all the files to install to the hard drive. You will be prompted to insert the appropriate disc(s) throughout the installa- tion. Full - Installs every possible option and all the mapping data.
  • Page 25 Type the setup command directory path and file name. 4. Click to begin installation. NOTE: If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional, you may receive an error message if you are not logged on with administrator privileges. If this occurs, you can complete the MapCreate installation by first logging on as an administrator, then proceeding with step 1 on page 18.
  • Page 26 A. InstallShield® will load. A message box will appear, reminding you to dis- able any anti virus software. Click OK to continue. B. Read the complete License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click the Y button; if you do not accept, click the N button, and MapCreate will not be installed on your computer.
  • Page 27 C. Choose a destination folder for the program. You can accept the default (recommended) or you can choose another location. Click N continue the installation. D. Select the type of setup, and click the N button to continue the installa- tion.
  • Page 28 E. If you chose Custom install, select the components to install. Then click to continue. F. With all your preferences determined, InstallShield will begin copying files. A progress window is shown.
  • Page 29 G. If needed, the install will prompt you for additional discs. When asked, insert the appropriate CD and click OK to continue the setup. H. The Setup Status window shows the progress of the installation. I. When the program files have been copied, InstallShield Wizard will display a message that setup is complete.
  • Page 30 J. After the MapCreate files have been installed on your computer, you are prompted to install the MMC card reader drivers. Make sure the card reader is not plugged in yet, then click O to continue. (If you stop the program, you can install the card reader later, but MapCreate will not run until the card reader is installed.
  • Page 31 M. Read the complete License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click Y . (If you do not accept, click N , and the SD/MMC Reader software will not be installed on your computer, and MapCreate will not run.) N. Choose a destination folder for the SD-MMC Reader program. This is where you want the files to be located on your hard drive.
  • Page 32 O. Select the folder where you want to place the shortcut for the SD/MMC Reader program. You can accept the default or choose another location. Click N to continue the installation. P. The setup program is ready to install the SD-MMC Reader program on your computer.
  • Page 33 The setup program displays the progress of the installation. Installation complete. 6. When the card reader install program is finished, the InstallShield wizard completion window appears. We strongly recommend that you restart your...

  • Page 34: Care Of Your Mapcreate Cds

    computer now. MapCreate and the card reader will not run until your com- puter restarts. With the "restart my computer now" option selected, click . After the INISH computer restarts and Windows has finished loading, plug the card reader into a USB port. After Windows finishes installing the card reader, it will appear as an additional drive letter in My Computer.
  • Page 35 Double-click MapCreate.exe to start MapCreate 6.3 from Windows Explorer. For more details on the many other ways to create and manipulate shortcuts, open your Windows help file and search for the word "shortcut."...
  • Page 36 Notes...

  • Page 37: Sec. 3: User's Guide

    Section 3: User's Guide Working With MapCreate Starting MapCreate If you installed the Compact version of MapCreate, make sure the CD-ROM for the area you intend to use is in the CD-ROM drive. Otherwise, you can insert any MapCreate CD. (Remember, even if you installed the Full version, a disc must be in the drive each time you start the program.

  • Page 38: The Mapcreate Screen

    The MapCreate Screen When you start MapCreate, the opening splash screen appears while the program is loading. It will take a moment or two for the program to load the map detail. MapCreate 6 splash screen appears while program is loading. Once it's finished loading, you'll see a screen that looks like this, with a map of the world and the Map Categories window open: MapCreate 6 opening screen.

  • Page 39: Closing Mapcreate

    Status bar MapCreate 6 GPS text list windows. You can drag the borders of these windows to resize them to suit your viewing preferences. The windows can also be manually arranged around the screen, or you can just use the default Auto Arrange setting, under the Window menu.
  • Page 40 your GPS. You can close the other list windows if you're not using them. (You can always open them later when you need them. Click then click the window name.) This allows you to see as much of the Master Map as possible on your computer screen.

  • Page 41: Main Menu

    Tip Box Pop-up Tool Tip box. When the cross-hair pointer hovers over the visible wreck symbol, a red border surrounds the symbol and the tip box appears. This wrecked vessel is the "Three Brothers." Main Menu MapCreate's main menu is similar to that of other Windows programs. It consists of the File, Edit, View, Insert, Tools, Window and Help menus.

  • Page 42: Create Map (Easy) Toolbar

    to display. A check mark appears, and the toolbar is displayed on your screen. 3. To remove a toolbar click the check box beside the name of the toolbar you wish to close. The check mark disappears, and the toolbar is removed from your screen.

  • Page 43: Create Map (Advanced) Toolbar

    Create Map (Advanced) toolbar Draw Map Borders: draws map borders as green rectangles. Draw Corridor Map Borders: draws irregu- larly-shaped magenta corridor borders. Use- ful for areas that don't fit neatly into rectangle borders, or for making strip maps that follow cross-country routes.

  • Page 44: Gps Data Toolbar

    Save Map Border File: saves to disk any new or edited map borders displayed on the Master Map. Open Map: opens a map saved to disk. Save All: saves a map border file and then a GPS data file, when both types of information are displayed on the Mas- ter Map.

  • Page 45: Map Navigation Toolbar

    Undo: lets you reverse a command or function you have executed. Redo: lets you re-run a command or function you had pre- viously reversed using the Undo command. Delete: erases a selected item from a waypoint list, route waypoint list or icon list. Map Navigation toolbar Center Map: clicking with your mouse anywhere on your map puts the point you clicked on at the center...

  • Page 46: Map Category Options Window

    Map Category Options Window This window controls how much mapping detail is displayed in the Master Map. Open and close the window by clicking ATEGORY PTIONS categories off and on by clicking in the check box beside them. A check mark shows that the category is turned on for display.

  • Page 47: Waypoint List Window

    menu. (You don't need to make any changes there now, but after a lit- tle practice you'll want to see the entry View Map Display Options in the Help file's Command Reference for how this works.) Waypoint List Window This window shows the waypoints on the Master Map in a text list format. The symbol, name, latitude, longitude, date created and number are listed.

  • Page 48: Route Waypoint List Window

    2. Pause a moment; then click the name again. (This is not a regular dou- ble-click.) 3. Type a new name and press NTER The waypoints in a route can be edited. Double-click the route name and you'll open the Route Waypoint List Window, which we describe next. Route List Window Route Waypoint List Window (This is not shown when the program starts for the first time;...

  • Page 50: Moving Around The Master Map

    Moving Around the Master Map Pan Arrows You can move around the Master Map display by clicking the Pan Arrow buttons, which appear at the north, south, east and west sides of the Mas- ter Map. For example, click the the window to pan or move the Master Map to the left.

  • Page 51: Zoom In/Zoom Out

    Zoom Box Cross-hair At left, the zoom area pointer was used to drag a selection box around the word "Chicago." When the mouse button was released, the map jumped to a tighter, zoomed-in view of Chicago. (These figures show only the center portion of the Master Map.) You can find the exact zoom range in miles by checking the Zoom Range Window (see page 46 for more information).

  • Page 52: Zoom Range Window

    Creating Rectangle Map Borders Making a Map Border is the first step in creating a map for your Brunton Atlas. Here's how: (Refer as needed to the Toolbar section on page 35.) 1. Center the Master Map display on the area you want to include in your map.

  • Page 53: Estimate Map Size (Optional)

    Handle Box Map Border shown in green on screen. Click and drag to draw a Map Border around Corpus Christi Bay area. 6. When the green border surrounds the desired area, release the mouse button. 7. To stop the command, click the ton.
  • Page 54 File. Saving a Map Border file is not necessary because you can create a map without saving the border, and you can even extract borders from fin- ished Map Files. However, this option is useful if you like to tinker with your map borders, and you don't want to start over each time you want to change a border.

  • Page 55: Creating Corridor Map Borders

    With the border displayed on the Master Map screen, you're ready to proc- ess it into a map your GPS unit can use. If so, you can jump ahead to "Creating and Saving a Custom Map," on page 52. MapCreate can also draw a polygon-shaped border useful for following an irregularly shaped route, lake or other geographic feature.
  • Page 56 anchor point. Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 Corridor with first and second anchor points set, left. Add a second segment to the corridor with a third point, right. 7. Now move the mouse pointer off at an angle, in the new direction needed to follow the irregular terrain.

  • Page 57: Edit Corridor Borders

    move off in any direction, with the new segment of the corridor attached to the previous segments. Click to set your third anchor point. 8. Continue to click and add additional segments to your corridor until you reach your destination or have enclosed the desired area. 9.

  • Page 58: Creating And Saving A Custom Map

    Once you have a Map Border, MapCreate can use it to make a Custom Map File for your Brunton Atlas unit. Before you can proceed, however, your MMC or SD card must be registered with MapCreate. This is a one- time step for each of the five cards you are allowed to use with MapCreate.
  • Page 59 4. When the map has been built, the Save As dialog box appears. Note that the file size of the map is shown in the title bar and in the status bar at the lower left corner of the MapCreate screen. In the example below, the size is approximately 1.94 MB.

  • Page 60: Creating A Waypoint

    came with the card reader. Refer to your GPS unit's manual for instructions on inserting the MMC. When the GPS unit is turned on, it will automatically display your MapCre- ate custom map. Now you're ready to hit the road, but if you'd like to add a little GPS navigation information to your unit, read the following lessons.
  • Page 61 Create a waypoint: First, find the location on the Master Map. The longer ar- row shows the location of a public hunting area parking lot. Move the pointer arrow tip over the location (left) and click to create the way- point.

  • Page 62: Creating An Icon

    • There are other ways to delete waypoints, and you can also change the symbol, name and location. For instructions on these functions, along with other tips, see Create Waypoint, Delete Waypoint, Insert Waypoint and Edit Waypoint in the Help file's Command Reference section. If this is all the GPS information you need for now, skip ahead to the les- son "Saving a GPS Data File"...
  • Page 63 Create an icon: First, find the location on the Master Map. The bottom arrow shows the location of a public boat ramp on this river. Move the pointer arrow tip over the location (left) and click to create the icon. The icon appears (right) with the default waypoint symbol but no name.

  • Page 64: Creating A Route

    U.S. interstate highways. Routes are powerful tools for planning and then navigating your journeys. With your GPS receiver, you can automatically navigate from one waypoint to the next along your intended course. You can start at either end of a route, or even begin navigation in the middle of a route.
  • Page 65 the cross-hair mouse pointer on the area you want centered. 2. If needed, click the see enough detail to accurately place the route waypoints. Tip: As you move along your intended course, you may need to pan the Master Map and periodically zoom in and out to see where to place route waypoints, and where you are going next.
  • Page 66 sically, you will set a new waypoint every time you need to change direc- tion. 6. To close the REATE Finished route with six waypoints. Notice the straight line-of-sight line con- necting the waypoints that make up the route. The route segment from one waypoint to another is called a leg;...

  • Page 67: Saving A Gps Data File

    menu click ELETE • You can easily reposition a route waypoint with your mouse. Just move the cross-hair pointer or the zoom area pointer over the waypoint and right-click. In the pop-up menu, click grabs the route waypoint. Move it to the new position and click to set it there Now that you've created all the GPS information you want, you need to prepare it for use in your GPS unit.

  • Page 68: Moving Gps Data Files Between Computer And Unit

    your card reader like a removable disk drive, so copying a GPS Data File to the MMC card is like copying a file from the hard drive to a floppy disk. Tip: You also have the option of saving the GPS data file directly to the card.

  • Page 69: Creating A Corridor Map From A Route

    Now you know all the basics for getting custom maps and GPS data into your GPS unit — you're ready to travel! You don't need them at this moment, but there are two more optional op- erations you ought to hear about. One is making a corridor map from a route.
  • Page 70 Route from Dallas to Corpus Christi, Texas (left) and the corridor map created You can save this as a Map Border File and then create a Map File, or cre- ate a Map File without saving the border. (Click the ton, on the toolbar, and then click the Tip:...

  • Page 71: Creating A Route From A Trail

    Click on the ORDERS Width slider bar left to decrease or right to increase the width of your corri- dor. This allows you to make very narrow corridors, which in turn results in conveniently small Map File sizes. Map Borders tab in the Map Display Options dialog box. Drag the Corridor Width slider bar to the left to narrow corridor width.
  • Page 72 the path you took. You can even share the information with friends. Using the Create Route From Trail command is a snap. Here's how you do it: 1. Open a GPS Data file containing a trail. (To open a GPS Data File, click GPS D NOTE: GPS Data Files with relatively long trails take a few moments to open.
  • Page 73 3. Open the Route List Window: click 4. Right-click on the tra command. RAIL The Create Route From Trail pop-up menu appears when you right-click a trail name in the Trail List Window. Notice the absence of waypoints along MapCreate converts the green trail line into a magenta route line with red waypoints.
  • Page 74 You can save this as a differen t GPS Data File. (Click the GPS D button on the toolbar.)

  • Page 75: Appendix 1: Mapcreate Command List

    Appendix 1: MapCreate Command List Complete documentation on all MapCreate commands is available in the program's Help File. To access Help and its Command Reference section, press F1. An example entry from the Command Reference (for the Help Com- mand) appears at the end of this command list. About MapCreate Arrange Icons Arrange Windows...

  • Page 76: Searching Help

    Help Topics Command Menu: Submenu: n/a Menu Command: Menu Command Sequence: Hot Key Sequence: Alt+H|H Shortcut Key(s): Toolbar button: n/a The Help Topics command opens the on-line Help system in your default web browser. Our help information is in HTML format, but it runs from the CD or your hard drive, not from the Internet.
  • Page 77 for, adjust any options such as up or down, then click Search a Help document for the term "map border." Netscape 6 browser: 1. Click somewhere on the help page you intend to search. This makes sure your browser will search the correct page. 2.
  • Page 78 Notes...

  • Page 79: Appendix 2: Map Category List

    Appendix 2: Map Category List This list contains the different categories of mapping information available in MapCreate 6. These categories and their subcategories can be turned off or on. Only those categories turned on (displayed in the Master Map) will be included in Custom Map Files for your GPS unit. See Appendix 3 for symbols used to represent these items.
  • Page 80 Marine Services Medical Service Museums/Zoos Postal Service Places of Worship RV Parks/Services Shopping Sporting Goods/Wear Sports Transportation Universities/Schools POI-Lodging Bed & Breakfast Cabins Camps/Campgrounds Hotels/Motels Resorts RV Parks POI-Restaurants Asian Banquet Rooms Barbecue Coffee Shops Delis Fast Food Chains Ice Cream Italian Mexican Miscellaneous...
  • Page 81 Scenic Areas Service Areas Toll Plazas Welcome Centers Weigh Stations Highways International Minor International Major Interstate Symbols Interstate State State Symbols US Symbols Landmarks Buildings Cemeteries Fire Stations Land Features Libraries Mines Other Schools Shopping Center Summits Towers Trail Names Marine Navaids Major Minor...

  • Page 83: Appendix 3: Mapcreate 6 Symbol Key

    MapCreate 6 Symbol Key MapCreate 6 contains hundreds of mapping symbols used to represent items ranging from geographic features to commercial Points of Interest (POI). The following list displays these symbols and the name of the item the symbol represents. Interstate Highway U.S.
  • Page 84 Shopping Center Summit Tower Trail Name City, Community, or Subdivision Name Land Feature Name Water Feature Name Miscellaneous Landmark Name Square Green Daybeacon (Navaid) Square White or Unidentified Day- beacon (Navaid) Red Triangle Daybeacon (Navaid) White Triangle Daybeacon (Navaid) Green Lighted Buoy (Navaid) Red Lighted Buoy (Navaid) White or Unidentified Lighted Buoy (Navaid)
  • Page 85 College or University (POI) Hall or Auditorium (POI) Hospital (POI) Medical Service (POI) Miscellaneous Attraction (POI) Museum or Historical Place (POI) Post Office Tourist Attraction or Tour (POI) Zoo (POI) Movie Theater (POI) Restaurant (POI) Coffee Shop (POI) Ice Cream Parlor (POI) Pizza (POI) Fishing-Related (POI) Lodging (POI)
  • Page 86 Sporting Goods or Sportswear (POI) Golf-Related (POI) Park or Park Office (POI) Synagogue (POI) Church (POI) Police or Sheriff (POI) Bar or Club (POI) Live Theater (POI) Hunting-Related (POI) Car Wash (POI) Financial Service (POI) Bowling Center (POI) Swimming Pool (POI) Railroad (POI) Recreation Center, Stadium, or Other Sports-Related (POI)

  • Page 87: Appendix 4: Displaying Specialty Maps

    Appendix 4: Displaying Specialty Maps With Fishing or Aeronautical Data A new feature in MapCreate 6.3 allows you to view LEI's special fishing or aviation mapping products on the MapCreate screen. The feature works ® with Inland Mapping System™ Fishing Hot Spots fishing maps or Jeppe- ®...

  • Page 88: Ims Fishing Hot Spots Maps

    Lake Skiatook. Place the Center Map or Zoom Area pointer over an item and a Move your mouse pointer over an item and a pop-up tool-tip box appears, identifying the item. In a Brunton Atlas unit, the cursor also identifies map symbols with a pop-up box, but additional information is available from cer- tain symbols.

  • Page 89: Jeppesen Aviation Maps

    There are other important Fishing Hotspot symbols that display information only on your GPS unit. They are all accessed with the cursor and either the key. These symbols are usually (but not always) located near Find the dam site, and they include: Fishing Tips &...
  • Page 90 Jeppesen airspace data displayed in a MapCreate pop-up box. Point to an airport identifier and you'll see a pop-up box with the number of communication frequencies, number of runways and number of services available at that field. Point to a runway, and you can see its length, sur- face type and lighting.
  • Page 91 Master Map window at the 60 mile zoom level showing detail from a Jeppe- sen Americas aeronautical database. Intersections appear as gray Xs; other symbols appear as they do in sectional paper charts.
  • Page 92 Notes...

  • Page 93: Appendix 5: Planning Highway Routes

    "High Resolution" vs. "Low Resolution" Routes MapCreate and your Brunton Atals unit are capable of remarkably precise "high resolution" routes that can follow every S-curve of a mountain high- way. This type of route — with a relatively large number of waypoints per mile —...
  • Page 94 Set a route waypoint at the city limits or downtown, and your Brunton Atlas can tell you how many miles to town and how long it will take to get there.
  • Page 95 course. As you come around the mountain and the pavement turns back south, the compass rose, the route and the pavement will all line up to- gether once again. The off course alarm also requires some adjustment when using low res routes.
  • Page 96 Notes...

  • Page 97: Index

    Accessories, 9 Airspace, 83, 84 Alarms, 87, 89 Appendices 1, MapCreate Command List, 69 2, Map Category List, 73 3, MapCreate 6 Symbol Key, 77 4, Displaying Specialty Maps, 81 5, Considerations When Planning Highway Routes, 87 Arrival Alarm, 87 Card Encryption, 52 Center Map, 39, 44, 45, 47, 50, 51, 54, 55, 56, 57, 59, 60, 69, 82, 83...
  • Page 98 78, 79, 80 Position Format, 11 Route, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, 34, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 49, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 81, 87, 88, 89 Create, 58, 63, 66 Delete, 60 Runways, 73, 74, 84 Save Map Border File, 38, 49, 69...
  • Page 99 Notes...
  • Page 100 Notes...

  • Page 101: Lei End User License Agreement

    LEI distributes data, documentation, information and object code software (the "Products") for use with certain global positioning system ("GPS") hardware developed and distributed by Brunton. You desire to use such Products with the GPS hardware. Accordingly, for good and valuable consideration the re- ceipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties agree as follows: 1.
  • Page 102 underlying source code of the Products, for any purpose; d. You shall not host or use, or allow any third party to host or use, the Prod- ucts as a service bureau or in any other manner that involves the processing of data for any third party;...
  • Page 103 replace the software to comply with the Warranty. If, in LEI’s sole discretion, LEI is unable to correct the defect within a reasonable period of time or if in LEI’s opinion neither option (i) nor (ii) is commercially feasible for LEI, LEI may terminate this License upon notice to You and refund to You the applicable software license fees and payments (which shall not exceed LEI’s standard list price for the software) whereupon You shall remove the Products from all in-...
  • Page 104 license fees or payments paid by You for use of the Products; or (ii) LEI’s stan- dard list price for the Products as of the Effective Date of this License. LEI’s liability shall further be limited to direct damages suffered by You. 6.
  • Page 105 10. Observance of Laws and Export Controls. You agree to abide by all for- eign and United States federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations applicable to Your use of the Products or any direct product thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, You agree to abide by any ap- plicable export control laws and regulations.

  • Page 106: How To Obtain Service

    …in the USA: We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert service and genuine Brunton parts. If you're in the United States and you have techni- cal, return or repair questions, please contact the Factory Customer Ser- vice Department. Before any product can be returned, you must call cus- tomer service to determine if a return is necessary.
  • Page 107 To locate a Brunton dealer near you, visit our web site at www.brunton.com and click on Info and then click Contact or you can consult your telephone directory for listings.
  • Page 108 620 East Monroe Riverton, WY 82501 307-856-6559 Brunton Pub. 043005 © Copyright 2005 All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Brunton...

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