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You can now start another GPS Data File (click the
button) or you can close MapCreate and return another day. To open this
or another GPS Data File later on, just click the
and select the file name (and its location) from the list, then click
Moving GPS Data Files between Computer and Unit
With that GPS Data File copied to the MMC, you're ready to load the
file into your GPS unit. Refer to your GPS unit's manual for instruc-
tions on inserting the MMC. Then look in the unit's manual for the
topic "Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files." This is usually lo-
cated in the Advanced Mode Operation section of the hand-held units,
and in the Basic GPS Operations section of gimbal-mounted units.
Those instructions will tell you how to load the GPS Data File into your
unit's memory so that the waypoints and other items appear on the
unit's Map Page display.
The same instructions explain how make your unit save waypoints and
other data as GPS Data Files. After the unit saves its own GPS data to
the MMC card, you can place the MMC in the card reader, copy that
GPS Data File to C:\Program Files\LEI\MapCreate\Data and open the
file in MapCreate.
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
operations you ought to hear about. One is making a corridor map from
a route. You can use that method instead of drawing corridor border
boxes manually with the mouse.
The other operation is creating a route from a trail. You can't even
practice that one yet; you need to get out there with your GPS and
bring back a trail to play with. Just follow the instructions in your GPS
Open GPS Data File dialog box.
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