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not want the program to automatically recalculate your route when off track, clear the
Back on Track check box and click Back on Track whenever you want to recalculate
the route based on the current GPS position.
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If you want to create a log of your travels, select the Start GPS Log check box in the
GPS tab of the Options dialog to log automatically. Or, click the Record button in the
GPS Log subtab to log manually start recording.
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The Turns option is available in routes only when GPS tracking.
To Start GPS Tracking
Use the following steps to track your movement as you travel.
1.
Create a
route.
Important If the current project includes hidden routes, they may recalculate if
you selected the Auto Back on Track check box or if you selected the Recalculate
When Off Route check box in the GPS Settings. To ensure this does not occur, clear
these check boxes or delete the routes you do not want to recalculate.
2. Connect your GPS device to your computer.
3.
Initialize the
device. This step is not necessary if you are using an Earthmate GPS
device.
4. In NavMode, click the GPS button
Click here for a description of the screen display.
OR
In GPS tab view, click the GPS tab and then click the Status subtab. For more
information, see
button
on the toolbar.
Click here for a description of the Show Turns area on the Route tab.
Next Turn–Displays the next turn and a turn graphic indicating the direction;
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the distance to the next turn, based on the units selected on the Display tab
in the Options dialog box; and the time to the next turn.
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Next Stop–The distance and estimated time to the next stop.
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Finish–The distance and estimated time to the finish.
Click the Show More Turns button
following turn.
click Show List to return to the Directions dialog area.
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Next Turn–The distance to the next turn, based on the units selected on the
Display tab in the Options dialog box.
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Dist to Finish–The distance to the finish point on your route, based on the
units selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
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ETA–The estimated time of arrival at the finish of your route. This is based on
the time and time zone set on your computer. If your trip goes beyond the
current day, the day of arrival also displays. The ETA does not include any
layover time at a stop.
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Speed–Displays the speed you are traveling, based on the units selected on
the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
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Radar Results–If you are using GPS Radar, an orange bar displays the
closest search result. Click Stop Here to insert a stop into your route. Click
Monitoring Your GPS
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on the toolbar.
Status. Then, click Start GPS or click the GPS
to view information for the turn after the
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