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Page 1 XMap 6 User Guide Updated for XMap 6.2 This user guide is a printable version of the XMap Help system. When you are using XMap, use the Help system to take advantage of links to related Help topics and tutorials.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome to XMap 6 ..................1 What's New in XMap 6 ................. 2 Frequently Asked Questions ................3 Helpful Tips ....................10 Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ........13 Basic Functions ..................17 About the Interface ..................24 Map Legend ....................29 Map Legend....................29...
Page 3 Searching For Commands ................59 Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme..........59 Using Projects ....................61 Map Data Overview ..................61 Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ........61 Managing Data...................64 Managing Projects ..................67 Using Transfer Files ..................70 Changing the Properties of Your Data ............73 Working With GIS ..................83...
Page 4 XMap User Guide Checking Layers Out and In ...............190 Printing .....................193 Printing a Map ..................193 Printing a Route and Directions ..............194 Printing a Profile..................195 Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map............196 Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map..........199 Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map ..........200 Layering Multiple Text and Graphic Items on a Printed Map ......
Page 5 Table of Contents Using Draw Objects ..................252 Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , and Splines ........259 Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons ...............265 Waypoints, Symbols, MapNotes, Text Labels, and Images ......267 Custom Symbols ..................272 Using XData ....................284 XData Overview ..................284 Importing Data ..................284 Managing Datasets ...................286 Viewing Dataset Records ................287 Creating a Route with XData Records ............288...
Page 6 XMap User Guide Editing a Route ..................320 Editing Roads ..................321 Labeling a Route Point with a MapNote ............322 Moving Route MapNotes ................323 Displaying and Centering Routes on the Map ..........323 Saving a Route ..................324 Deleting a Route ..................324 Importing Routes ..................324 Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences........325 Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route ............326 Converting a Route to a GPS Log ..............326...
Page 7 Using Eartha Community Atlas ..............401 Using MapShare ..................401 Using the XMap API Command Window ............402 XMap API Command Window ..............402 API Commands and Parameters..............403 Legal Information..................406 DeLorme XMap GIS Single-User License Agreement ........406 Important Notices ..................410 Apache License, Version 2.0...............416 Index ......................421...
Page 9: Getting Started
• Export a map to a handheld device. • Create custom keyboard shortcuts or select a DeLorme shortcut scheme, such as 3-D Navigation, to navigate the program more easily than ever. • Use the toolbar to share maps, open/create/save projects, start/stop GPS, edit your preferences, and more.
Page 10: What's New In Xmap 6
What's New in XMap 6 • Works with the Windows Vista™ operating system • DeLorme Docs folder is in a new location—for more information, see Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Location • Improved multi-user permissions • ArcSDE 9.2 support •...
Page 11: Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Page 12 • 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 MSDE SQL Server 2000, Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express, or a Microsoft Enterprise SQL Server at your company.
Page 13 Docs folder on the root of your computer's C drive unless you specified a different directory during installation. In XMap 6, the DeLorme Docs folder for all files except NetLink downloads is located in the My Documents (Windows XP) or Documents (Windows Vista) folder under your user name.
Page 14 Yes. The location of the Downloads folder changed in XMap 6. If you stored your data in the DeLorme Docs Downloads folder, 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.
Page 15 Getting Started The GPS tab view option allows you to use the GPS tab to control navigating and tracking. By default, the tabs and Control Panel are visible, but you can opt to hide them. It is available only in 2-D mode. To turn NavMode on or off, click the NavMode button on the toolbar.
Page 16 XMap User Guide • 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. •...
Page 17 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.
Page 18: Helpful Tips
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 19: Handheld Export
Getting Started Find If you want to... Use this tip... Modify a Find search Right-click a result item in the Find tab to add it as a result MapNote, insert it as a stop in your route, copy the information to your clipboard, and so on. Find a custom point of You can use the Custom option to find other interest (such as a...
Page 20 Note The Phone tab in XMap requires DeLorme Phone Data (available separately from DeLorme). For information on purchasing DeLorme Phone Data, click NetLink, visit www.delorme.com, or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 21: Migrating Data To The New Delorme Docs Locations
In previous versions of XMap, and in other DeLorme products, your projects, draw files, route files, log files, XData 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.
Page 22 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.
Page 23 2. When the Migrate Project dialog box opens, click Migrate. The Migration Completed dialog box opens. Go to step 4. 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 3.
Page 24 XMap User Guide Click Save Copy to maintain the project link to the current file and save it with a different name. Click Cancel to stop the migration process and roll back any file migration that has occurred up to this point. 5.
Page 25: Basic Functions
Getting Started 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.
Page 26 XMap User Guide 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.
Page 27: Copying Your Map To The Clipboard
Getting Started • 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 in the Find tab to center the map on a particular location.
Page 28: Measuring Distance And Area
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 29: Chart Of Supported Coordinate Formats
Getting Started 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. •...
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Page 31: Searching Tips
Getting Started 0406311E 4850964N 19T 0406311 4850964 Zone: Easting: Northing: 0406311 4850964 19T / 0406311 / 4850964 Zone: Easting: Northing: 0406311 4850964 SPCS ME-W 0500490 0355150 Zone: Easting: Northing: ME-W 0500490 0355150 * Use this example for USNG with non-standard datum. Searching Tips 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.
Page 32: About The Interface
XMap User Guide For more information about the Find tab, see the Help topics under Finding a Location on the Map. About the Interface Tab Area You can access most of the application's functions from the tab area at the bottom of the screen.
Page 33: Overview Map
Getting Started 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.
Page 34 XMap User Guide Toolbar Use the toolbar to perform many functions in the application without navigating through the tab area. *These tools are available only in XMap Editor and XMap Enterprise. **These tools appear only when an active database subscription exists. Exchange •...
Page 35 Getting Started Map Navigation • Recenter the map and zoom it in and out. • Grab and pan the map in any direction. Map Tools • Measure linear distance and area on the map based on the units chosen in the Display tab of the Options dialog box.
Page 36 XMap User Guide 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.
Page 37: Map Legend
Map Legend 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 •...
Page 38: Land Cover
XMap User Guide Unclassified Road Unimproved Road Land Cover Topo Street Description Colors Colors Bare Rock or Sand Bureau of Land Management Land Bureau of Mine Reclamation Land Forest, evergreen Forest, mixed Ice or Snowfield Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 11) Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7) Intermittent Water Land...
Page 39 Map Legend Camping (at data zoom level 11 thru 13) Cemetery 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 levels 12 thru 17) Exit, other (at data zoom levels 12 thru 17)
Page 40 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)
Page 41: Using The Toolbar
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. To modify the toolbar. 1. Right-click the toolbar. Toolbar options with a selected check box next to them are displayed on the toolbar.
Page 42: To Create New Projects
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, you will be prompted to migrate it. Click Migrate to create a copy of the file in the new DeLorme Docs location.
Page 43: To Migrate A Project
Using the Toolbar 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.
Page 44: To Share Maps
XMap User Guide To Share Maps To share your current map view, a route map and directions, or a profile, click the MapShare button on the toolbar to open the MapShare Wizard. MapShare lets you share maps — even 3-D maps, routes, and profiles. For information on e-mailing maps, routes, and profiles with the MapShare Wizard, click the Help button in the MapShare Wizard.
Page 45: To Start/Stop Your Gps Connection
Using the Toolbar 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.
Page 46: To Use Gps Navmode
XMap User Guide To Use GPS NavMode NavMode—a hands free full-screen view that you can view in 2-D or 3-D — is the default view when you navigate or track with GPS. You can turn off NavMode to display the GPS tab view. To Turn NavMode On/Off Click the NavMode button to turn it on or off.
Page 47: To Measure Distance
Using the Toolbar 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.
Page 48: To Choose Options
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 49: Customizing The Map And Tab Display
Customizing the Map and Tab Display Display Options Overview The following topics explain how to use the Display options in the Options dialog box: • Displaying Basic Map Features • Customizing the Interface • Customizing the Map Features Preferences • Changing the Map Colors •...
Page 50 XMap User Guide • Click Use Defaults to change the map feature settings to the default preferences. • The options available depend on the datasets you are using. To Select Basic Map Feature Preferences Use the following steps to change the basic map feature preferences. Changes made to the map view display almost immediately after selection.
Page 51 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.
Page 52: Customizing The Map Feature Preferences
XMap User Guide 3. Click OK to commit the change and exit the Options dialog box. 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.
Page 53: Changing The Map Colors
Customizing the Map and Tab Display • 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).
Page 54: Changing How Pois Display On The Map
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 55: Setting Units Of Measure Preferences
Customizing the Map and Tab Display squares the POI the POI the POI the POI only and a small and the and the and the square large large large symbol symbol symbol symbol small name of name of name of square the POI the POI...
Page 56 XMap User Guide • MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) • USNG (United States National Grid) • SPCS (State Plane Coordinate System) Note When you select SPCS, an additional drop-down box displays for Zone. Select the zone from the list. 3. Select the datum from the Datum drop-down list. •...
Page 57: Resizing The Map And Tab Areas
Customizing the Map and Tab Display To Change the Bearing Preferences 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.
Page 58 XMap User Guide 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.
Page 59: Viewing Two Maps At The Same Time
Customizing the Map and Tab Display 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. •...
Page 60: Showing Or Hiding Tabs
1. Open XMap, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar, and select Tab Manager from the menu. 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.
Page 61: Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences
1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar and click Tab Manager. From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>XMap...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager. 2. Click File and then click Import.
Page 62 1. Open XMap, click the arrow next to the Options button toolbar and click Tab Manager. From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>XMap...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager. 2. Click the tab you want to reorder to highlight it.
Page 63: Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Desktop Mapping • In-vehicle Navigation You cannot edit DeLorme schemes; however, 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.
Page 64 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 (if it is not already selected). 5. Select the command grouping you want to assign shortcuts to from the Commands drop-down list.
Page 65: Customizing A Delorme Scheme
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 scheme that you can modify to fit your needs. To Customize a DeLorme Scheme Use the following steps to customize a DeLorme scheme.
Page 66: Deleting A Custom Scheme
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.
Page 67: Exporting A Custom Scheme
Using Keyboard Shortcuts 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. 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar.
Page 68 XMap User Guide 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.
Page 69: Using Projects
In previous versions of XMap, and in other DeLorme products, your projects, draw files, route files, log files, XData 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.
Page 70 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.
Page 71 Using Projects 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 3. 3. Click Link to replace the project link to the existing file in the new location and then go to step 4.
Page 72: Managing Data
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.
Page 73 C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Notes • For information about migrating data to XMap 6, 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. •...
Page 74 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.
Page 75: Managing Projects
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.
Page 76: Saving A Project
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, you will be prompted to migrate it. Click Migrate to create a copy of the file in the new DeLorme Docs location.
Page 77: Renaming A Project
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. •...
Page 78: Using Transfer Files
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.
Page 79 Using Projects 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.
Page 80: Importing Transfer Files
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.
Page 81: Changing The Properties Of Your Data
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.
Page 82: Changing Point Properties
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 83: Changing Vector Properties
Using Projects 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.
Page 84 XMap User Guide • You must select to show contours in the Display 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. •...
Page 85: Changing Coordinate Grid Properties
Using Projects 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.
Page 86: Changing Draw Connection Properties
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 87: Changing The Raster Properties
Using Projects 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.
Page 88 XMap User Guide 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 relief.
Page 89: Changing The Elevation Properties
Using Projects 4. Highlight Radio Coverage Ellipses, click Data, and then click Properties. The Ellipse Connection Properties dialog box opens. 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.
Page 90 XMap User Guide 1. Click the Map Data tab. 2. Under Secondary Map or Primary Map, click the plus sign next to the XData dataset for which you want to modify the properties. 3. Highlight the dataset name, click Data, and then click Properties. The User Database Connection Properties dialog box opens.
Page 91: Working With Gis
(.gml, .xml), Geocode Type files (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .txt, .tab, .mdb, .xls), XData datasets (.dds), 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.
Page 92: Handling Disconnected Or Deleted Layers
The Layering subtab lets you move the layers in your workspace above, below, or equal to other layers and/or the standard DeLorme data layers. Moving a layer up in the list helps to ensure the layer will be visible on the map.
Page 93: Gis Options
Working With GIS 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. Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu.
Page 94: Using Database Manager
Options are Highlight, Filter, and None. Using Database Manager Database Manager Overview Database Manager delivers essential tools for DeLorme OpenSpace database management. Its easy-to-use interface allows database administrators to add new SQL server connections, add server account users, create databases and add users, modify database permissions, create database subscriptions, and more.
Page 95: Connecting To A Server
Working With GIS Backing Up a Database Restoring a Backed Up Database Connecting to a Server This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. You can use Database Manager to connect to single or multiple SQL servers. To Connect to a Server Use the following steps to connect to a server with Database Manager.
Page 96 XMap User Guide 7. If you are using Windows Authentication, select that option and then type the user's network domain. If you are using SQL Server Authentication, select that option and then type and confirm a password for that user in the applicable text boxes. 8.
Page 97: Creating A New Database
Working With GIS To Reconnect a Server Use the following steps to reconnect to a server with Database Manager. 1. Click the GIS tab. 2. Click the Workspace subtab if it is not currently selected. 3. Click DB Manager to open Database Manager. 4.
Page 98 XMap User Guide 3. At the bottom of the dialog box, select New from the Target Database drop-down list. The Create Database dialog box opens. 4. Select the server you want the database to be created on from the Server drop-down list.
Page 99 Working With GIS 5. Use the tree view on the left to select the server where you will store the new database. 6. From the Database menu, click New. 7. Type a name for the new database in the Database Name text box. The name should be alphanumeric (not case sensitive), may include underscores, has a 128 character limit, and cannot include spaces.
Page 100 XMap User Guide This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. Once you add users to a server, you can give them access to the databases that are on that server. Once a user is added to a database, an administrator can assign the user's role for using the database (for example, XMap User, XMap Edit, XMap Checkout Creator, XMap Administrator, or XMap Owner).
Page 101: Deleting A Database
Working With GIS A list of all of the users who have access to the database displays on the right side of the window. 6. Click to select the user that you want to remove. 7. From the Database menu, click Remove User. Activating/Deactivating a Database This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.
Page 102: Database User Roles
XMap User Guide This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. Once you create a database, you can use Database Manager to delete (drop) it from the server. Notes • You can delete a database only if you are the database owner or if you are a SQL System Administrator.
Page 103 Working With GIS etc.) Run queries Export layers Subscribe to an Enterprise database Create redlines Synchronize to an Enterprise database Create queries Edit geometries and attributes Create check-outs from an Enterprise database Save check-outs on an existing database Import layers Delete layers Add/delete attribute fields...
Page 104: Creating User Subscriptions
XMap User Guide layer for check- outs Add users to a database Change database user roles Drop (delete) databases * Requires XMap GIS Enterprise. Creating User Subscriptions This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Enterprise. A subscription is a read-only copy of a layer in an enterprise database. A subscription must be created by an administrator and activated on a user’s computer.
Page 105 Working With GIS 10. Outside of XMap, send the subscription file to each user you selected in step Changing Your SQL Server Authentication Password This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. If you have been given rights to access a server with SQL Server Authentication, you can change your password at any time using Database Manager.
Page 106 XMap User Guide • Attribute column precision for Float and Double during layer import • Geocoding • GeoID is not a stored attribute column and cannot be accessed by Query or Label You can import the layers into an XMap 5.0 or later-compatible database using the Import Wizard in the GIS Workspace subtab or the New/Duplicate Layer feature in the GIS tab.
Page 107: Using Layers In A Subscription
Working With GIS Note To remove a backup database from the Backup History table, select the backup database and click Remove From History. The backup database is removed from the table but not deleted from the location where you saved it. To permanently delete a backup database, browse to the location on your computer where you saved the backup files and delete the files.
Page 108: Refreshing The Layers In A Subscription
XMap User Guide 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 and/or "mark up"...
Page 109: Using Arcsde Databases
Importing a Layer from an ArcSDE Database This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Enterprise. You can directly import layers from ESRI ArcSDE databases to DeLorme OpenSpace databases. To import layers, you must establish a connection to an ArcSDE database.
Page 110 XMap User Guide When you import a layer from a database and select Other from the Database drop- down list, the Connect to Database dialog box opens and ArcSDE displays in the Type drop-down list. To Connect to an ArcSDE Server The information needed to complete the Connect to Database dialog should be provided to you by your system administrator.
Page 111 Working With GIS Installing ArcSDE SDK Tools Use these steps to install the ArcSDE SDK tools on your computer. For more information, see your ArcSDE administrator. 1. Browse to the System Properties dialog in your computer's Control Panel. 2. Click the Advanced tab. 3.
Page 112: Redlining
XMap User Guide 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.
Page 113 Working With GIS 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 Source Database This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.
Page 114: Stationing
XMap User Guide 7. 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. Stationing Stationing This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise.
Page 115: Bulk Importing And Exporting
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 6>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option. 2. Type the following in the command line: xmapimport...
Page 116 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 6>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...
Page 117 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 6>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).
Page 118 • ArcInfo Interchange files (.e00)* • MapInfo Table files (.tab)* • MapInfo Exchange files (.mif)* • DeLorme OpenSpace files (.openspace) • DeLorme Draw files (.an1) • DeLorme XData files (.dds) • OGIS Geographic Markup Language files (.gml or .xml)* •...
Page 119 Working With GIS 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...
Page 120 XMap User Guide 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 formats at one time through user-created batch files (.bat or .cmd).
Page 121 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 6>Tools, and then click the XMap Bulk Importer-Exporter option. 2. Type the parameters into the command line. An example of the format would xmapexport --source-server=localhost\delormemapping --source- db=database_test --output-file-file=C:\gisdata\states.shp --source-...
Page 122 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 6>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).
Page 123: Managing Layers In Your Workspace
Working With GIS • output-file=the file format and extension for the exported layers • source-layer=the name of the OpenSpace layer being exported source-layerid=the identification number of the layer in the OpenSpace database Optional exporting parameters include (text in red reflect the user's information): •...
Page 124 Add a layer from a database to your workspace • Remove a layer from your workspace • Export a layer as a Shapefile, GML file, text file, or DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer File • Refresh all layers in the workspace (from the database) •...
Page 125: Importing A Layer Into A Database
You can import ESRI (.shp, .e00), MapInfo (.mif, .tab), AutoCAD (.dxf, .dwf, .dwg), OGIS Geographic Markup Language (.gml, .xml), Geocode Types (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .txt, .mdb, .xls. .tab), XData datasets (.dds), DeLorme draw files (.an1), and DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer Files (.openspace) into a database that you can then query, classify, symbolize, and label.
Page 126 XMap User Guide 5. Under Data File, click the Browse button and browse to the file location you want to import. Once you find the file, double-click it or select it and then click Open. The Layer text box is automatically completed with the default layer name (the file name portion of the file location or the name within the file) once you select the file you want to import.
Page 127 Working With GIS a. Select a transform from the Solution drop-down list. For more information about transforms, see Registering an Image). If you select Bilinear or Linear Conformal, you must also provide rotation and distance unit information. b. Click the Select tool and place one point on the image and a corresponding point on the map.
Page 128 XMap User Guide UTM/UPS Type the applicable zone number and band letter in the text boxes. SPCS Select the applicable zone and units from the drop-down lists. Note If you select a coordinate format that does not match the data in the file you are importing, the information area under Converted Boundaries displays, "Invalid Boundary Coordinates."...
Page 129 SOURCE LAYER Name Type Rt 1 Pavement Deering Ave Pavement Higgins Rd Dirt TARGET LAYER Name Type Rt 46 Pavement DeLorme Drive Pavement Merrill Lane Dirt RESULT Name Type Rt 1 Pavement Deering Ave Pavement Higgins Rd Dirt Rt 46...
Page 130 XMap User Guide TARGET LAYER DFCC 1566 RESULT Name Type DFCC Rt 1 Pavement <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> Deering Ave Pavement <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> Higgins Rd Dirt <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> 1566 <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> <NULL> OpenSpace Considerations When appending OpenSpace layers, the following rules apply: 1) If the source layer has a column with a formula that differs from the formula of the same column in the target layer, the target layer's formula overwrites the...
Page 131 Example 1 SOURCE LAYER Name Type Rt 1 Pavement Deering Ave Pavement Higgins Rd Dirt TARGET LAYER Name Type Rt 46 Pavement DeLorme Drive Pavement Merrill Lane Dirt...
Page 132 XMap User Guide RESULT Name Type Rt 1 Pavement Deering Ave Pavement Higgins Rd Dirt Example 2 SOURCE LAYER Name Type Rt 1 Pavement Deering Ave Pavement Higgins Rd Dirt TARGET LAYER DFCC 1566 RESULT Name Type DFCC Rt 1 Pavement <NULL>...
Page 133: Creating A New Layer
Working With GIS automatically unlinked from the target layer when replace occurs. The source layer maintains the link for its Extended Attribute Sets, and the new result layer adopts it. 4) If the source layer has a different label structure than the target layer, the target layer's formula is adopted and automatically applied to the entire layer.
Page 134 XMap User Guide 5. From the Source Layer drop-down list, select the layer you want to copy. The layer you selected in step 3 displays in the Layer Name text box. To change the layer name, type a new name in the box. 6.
Page 135 Working With GIS Viewing Layer Information in the Workspace Subtab This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. The Workspace subtab displays all of the GIS layers in your project; you can view the following information: •...
Page 136 XMap User Guide To Add a Layer to Your Workspace Use the following steps to add a layer to your workspace. 1. Click the GIS tab. 2. Click the Workspace subtab if it is not selected. 3. Click the Layers button, and then click Manage. The Manage Layers dialog box opens.
Page 137 Working With GIS Under Layers in the Workspace, double-click the layer in the workspace that you want to remove. The layer displays in the Layers in the Database list. Note You can also click the Remove All button to remove all of the layers in the workspace.
Page 138: Deleting A Layer
Once you edit your layer, you may want to export the layer to another program that supports shapefiles, GML files, text files (point layers in XMap 5.0 GIS Enterprise and later only), or DeLorme OpenSpace transfer files (XMap 4.5 and later). DeLorme OpenSpace transfer files contain all of your GIS data, including classification, symbolization, attributes, query information, etc.
Page 139: Refreshing Your Database Connection
6. Browse to the location where you want to save the exported file, type the file name in the File Name text box, and, from the Save as Type drop-down list, select to save the file as a shapefile, ESRI GML file, text file, or DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer File.
Page 140 XMap User Guide Modifying the Properties of a Layer This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. Use the Layer Properties dialog box to modify a layer's name, minimum and maximum data zoom levels, geometry shape, layering level and more.
Page 141: Creating A Buffer Around A Geometry
Working With GIS edit the attributes of a geometry by which the layer was geocoded, the spatial location of that geometry is repositioned accordingly. • Redline (redline layers only)-This geometry shape is used for the GIS Redline layer automatically produced in Enterprise databases. GIS Redline layers are special layers that are the repositories of all redlines produced by the redlining/sync process as part of an Enterprise database subscription.
Page 142 XMap User Guide Note This option is grayed out when there are no selections in the source layer. • Query Results to build buffers around geometries in the source layer that are contained within the results of the active query. Note This option is grayed out when there is no active query in the source layer.
Page 143 Working With GIS Mode tool . If you do not want to be prompted to save your changes each time you switch the Active Layer or when you work outside of the tab, click the down arrow next to the commit changes tool and select the Automatic Commit Mode tool to automatically commit your changes.
Page 144: Editing Points In A Polygon/Line Layer
XMap User Guide Editing Points in a Polygon/Line Layer This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. Use the Edit Points button on the toolbar to edit existing GIS data or build GIS data in an empty/existing layer.
Page 145 Working With GIS of a polygon geometry or the end node of a line geometry. Used when the edited shapepoint is being snapped to the shapepoint of another geometry. Used when the edited shapepoint is being snapped to the edge of another geometry when there are no shape points.
Page 146: Rotating A Geometry
XMap User Guide time you switch the Active Layer or when you work outside of the tab, click the down arrow next to the commit changes tool and select the Automatic Commit Mode tool to automatically commit your changes. • You cannot edit read-only geometries.
Page 147 Working With GIS on the toolbar. • To undo your last action, click the Undo button on the toolbar. To redo your last action, click the Redo button • To save all of the changes you make to a layer, click the Manual Commit Mode tool .
Page 148 XMap User Guide Commit Mode tool to automatically commit your changes. • You cannot edit read-only geometries. To Delete a Geometry Use the following steps to delete a geometry. 1. From the Active Layer drop-down list on the toolbar, select the layer you want to edit.
Page 149 Working With GIS Making COGO Edits This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. COGO editing (coordinate geometry editing) is used for precision data creation or editing. Points, lines, or polygons can be built, edited, or centered by coordinates, angle/distance measurements, or bearing/distance measurements.
Page 150 XMap User Guide 7. Click the Close button in the upper-right corner of the COGO Editing dialog box to close the dialog box. Note You can also center single/multiple geometries with the COGO tool. 1. From the Active Layer drop-down list on the toolbar, select the layer you want to edit.
Page 151: Classifying, Symbolizing, And Labeling A Layer
Working With GIS are connected to that line will be highlighted. Note Only the section of that line that is displaying in the map rectangle is selected. To select a larger segment, press the W key on your keyboard or click the Magic Wand tool on the toolbar again.
Page 152 XMap User Guide • Range–When you classify a layer with a range, the data in the layer can be grouped, given color (or size) characteristics, and labeled so that it can be visually analyzed. • Single Value–When you classify a layer in a database with a single value, you make all the records look the same on the map.
Page 153: Classifying A Layer With A Range
Working With GIS 9. If you selected a numeric field in step 7, select the decimal place to which you want to round your value from the Round At drop-down list. 10. From the Vary By drop-down list, select how you want to vary your value. Note The Custom option allows you to customize classifications that do not follow a set scheme or pattern.
Page 154 XMap User Guide The Classification drop-down list in the Classify Layer dialog box displays all classifications created for a layer. To Classify a Layer with a Range Use the following steps to classify a layer with a range. 1. Click the GIS tab. 2.
Page 155 Working With GIS If you did not select Standard Deviation in step 9, in the Classes text box, type how many classes you want to set in the range method. 11. From the Round At drop-down list, select the decimal place to which you want to round your range.
Page 156: Classifying A Layer With A Single Value
XMap User Guide Classifying a Layer with a Single Value This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. When you classify a layer in a database with a single value, all of the records are in the same class and look the same on the map.
Page 157 Working With GIS 3. Click the layer that contains the classification that you want to save as a template. 4. Click the Tools button and then click Classify. The Classify Layer dialog box opens. Right-click the layer and click Classify. The Classify Layer dialog box opens.
Page 158: Copying A Classification
XMap User Guide Copying a Classification This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. You can copy an existing classification if you want to make minor adjustments to it without overwriting the classification. Copied classifications are created as new, independent classifications.
Page 159: Deleting A Classification
Working With GIS Right-click the layer and click Classify. The Classify Layer dialog box opens. 5. From the Classification drop-down list, select the classification you want to rename. 6. Click the Manage button and then click Rename. The Classification text box opens for editing. 7.
Page 160 XMap User Guide Symbolizing a Line Layer Use the Symbolize Layer dialog box to customize the layer's visual properties or select to show/hide certain elements or classes of the layer produced by a classification. If you change the visual property of a class produced from a classification, the Vary By scheme is automatically set to Custom in the Classify Layer dialog box.
Page 161 Working With GIS 6. To change the opacity of the color of your feature, from the Opacity drop- down list, select Opaque (0% transparent), Transparent (100% transparent), Blended (50% transparent), or XOR (combination of the source and background pixels—most useful when records with the same symbolization overlap).
Page 162 XMap User Guide Symbolizing a Point Layer You can use the Symbolize Layer dialog box to modify the symbols, modify the text properties, and show/hide certain features in a layer. To Change the Symbolization of a Point Layer Use the following steps to change the symbolization of a point layer. 1.
Page 163 Working With GIS list to select a new symbol. Note To add a new symbol set, click the Add button and then use the dialog box to add a new symbol set. The symbol set must contain .dim or .bmp symbols (.bmp symbols do not scale well).
Page 164 XMap User Guide 2. Click the Workspace subtab if it is not selected. 3. Select (highlight) the layer you want to symbolize. 4. To open the Symbolize Layer dialog box: Click the layer icon next to the layer name. Click the Tools button and then click Symbolize. The Symbolize Layer dialog box opens.
Page 165 Working With GIS drop-down list. To hide the outline color on the map, clear the Show Outline check box. 9. To change the properties of your label, ensure the Show Label check box is selected and then: a. Select a different font from the Font drop-down list. b.
Page 166: Labeling A Layer
XMap User Guide 5. Click OK to return to the Symbolize Layer dialog box. Deleting a Symbol Set from the List of Available Symbol Sets Use the following steps to delete a symbol set from the list of available symbol sets. 1.
Page 167: Using Xmap Web
Mixed–Users can access the default layers without entering login information; login required to access secure layers. 6. Click OK. You will receive an e-mail from DeLorme once your new site is set up. Logging Into XMap Web This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.
Page 168 XMap User Guide 2. Click the Workspace subtab if it is not selected. 3. Click the XMap Web button and then click any of the XMap Web shortcut options. The Login dialog box opens. 4. Type your e-mail address and password in the text boxes. Note If you forget your password, click the hyperlink below the text boxes.
Page 169 Working With GIS 5. Select the site you want to publish the layer on from the Select Site drop- down list. All of the layers available on that site display in the table. 6. If you want the layer to published with a different name other than the layer name in the Workspace subtab, type the new name in the Layer Name text box.
Page 170: Managing Your Site
XMap User Guide 5. Click Download next to the layer you want to download. 6. Click OK. To Download a Layer using XMap Professional Use the following steps to download a layer from an XMap Web site. 1. Click the GIS tab. 2.
Page 171 Working With GIS 10. To change the minimum and maximum zoom level for a layer, select the zoom level number from the Min Zoom Level and/or Max Zoom Level drop-down lists. 11. If you selected Mixed or Login Required in step 5, select the check box in the Allow Access column for the layers you want to be available by default.
Page 172 XMap User Guide 9. If you selected Mixed or Login Required in step 5, you can adjust the default layers that display on your site using the Can(not) View and Can Download options at the bottom of the dialog box. •...
Page 173: Attributes-Datasheet View
Working With GIS 6. Click Download Results to download a text file containing the report information. Click View Line Chart to view a line chart of your report information. 7. Click OK. To View Custom Site Reports 1. Click the GIS tab. 2.
Page 174 XMap User Guide 5. If you want to view all of the attributes for the selected layer regardless of what is currently displaying on the map, select All from the Show drop-down list. If you only want to view only the attributes in the current map rectangle, select Map Region from the Show drop-down list.
Page 175 Working With GIS Linking Documents and URLs to Attributes This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. Use the Add Field feature in XMap to create multiple custom fields, including Document and URL fields. You can then customize these fields in the Datasheet View of the Attributes subtab to link documents/websites to particular attributes.
Page 176 XMap User Guide 7. Type a name for your new field in the Field Name text box; for example, URL. 8. Select URL from the Data Type drop-down list. 9. Click OK. 10. Click the Datasheet View button Your new field has been added at the end of the Attributes table. 11.
Page 177 Working With GIS A floating arrow displays. Click the arrow and then select Open. A message asks if you want to save or open the file. 6. Click Save to save the file to your hard drive (ensure that the Open in XMap check box is selected).
Page 178: Searching For Attributes
XMap User Guide * These right-click options display only for geocoded point layers. ** This right-click option displays only when there is an active query. Searching for Attributes This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap Professional, XMap GIS Editor, and XMap GIS Enterprise. Use the Attribute Search feature in the Attributes subtab to quickly search for particular attributes within a layer.
Page 179: Attributes-Design View
Data Type Displays the data type for that particular field. Description Displays user and DeLorme-added descriptions. This field is editable by double-clicking within the cell you want to edit, making the necessary change, and then pressing the ENTER key on your keyboard.
Page 180 XMap User Guide 7. To show an attribute in a layer, ensure the check box under Visible in the row for that attribute is selected. To hide an attribute in a layer, clear the check box under Visible in the row for that attribute.
Page 181: Editing A Field's Formula
Working With GIS billion characters). Small A 16bit integer (-32,000 to 32,000). Integer String A simple ANSI character string (0-8000 characters). An ANSI string which identifies as web resource. 9. If you selected String, Unicode String, or URL, type the number of characters of the string/URL in the String Size text box.
Page 182 XMap User Guide 4. Click the Attributes subtab. 5. If it is not already in Design View mode, click the Design View button 6. Click the Options button and then click Delete Field. A confirmation message displays. Right-click the field you want to delete and then click Delete Field. A confirmation message displays.
Page 183 Working With GIS CEILING CEILING( Returns the smallest integer greater numeric_expression ) than or equal to a number. The result type is integer_expression. CHARINDEX CHARINDEX( Returns the index to the beginning string_expression , of the first string expression in string_expression [, second string.
Page 184 XMap User Guide date_expression. IF( logical_expression , Returns one value if a condition you value_if_true , specify evaluates to TRUE and value_if_false ) another if it evaluates to FALSE. The result type is derived from value_if_true and value_if_false, which must either be both string or both numeric.
Page 185 Working With GIS MIN( field ) Return the minimum value of a field. The result type is the same as the data type of field. MONTH MONTH( date_expression Returns an integer representing the month datepart of the specified date. The result type is integer_expression.
Page 186 XMap User Guide start must be of type integer_expression. The result type is string_expression. SUBSTRING SUBSTRING( Return the length characters of a string_expression , start , string beginning at start. length ) SUBSTRING is synonymous with the MID function. length and start must be of type integer_expression.
Page 187 Working With GIS then the result type is floating point; otherwise the result type is integer. & string_expression & Returns the concatenation of two string_expression strings. The result type is a string. expression = expression Returns TRUE if the two expressions are equal and FALSE otherwise.
Page 188: Importing A Set To Link To An Attribute
XMap User Guide S: A datepart representing the seconds part of a date. 'SS' is a synonym for 'S'. WK: A datepart representing the week part of a date. 'WW' is a synonym for 'WK'. YY: A datepart representing the year part of a date. 'YYYY' is a synonym for 'YY'. Importing a Set to Link to an Attribute This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise.
Page 189: Linking A Set To An Attribute
Working With GIS Linking a Set to an Attribute This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap GIS Editor and XMap GIS Enterprise. Once you import an attribute set using the option in the Design View of the Attributes subtab, you can link that attribute set to view more specific attribute information for your layer.
Page 190: Selecting A Geometry To Be Read Only
XMap User Guide Unmatched in Displays all unmatched records in the Additional <Additional Attribution Set. Attribution Set> Duplicates in Displays any duplicate records from the Layer <Layer Attribution Attribution Set. Duplicate records can be edited so Set> that they can be successfully linked. Duplicates in Displays any duplicate records from the Additional <Additional...
Page 191: Query
You can also use the Query subtab to create spatial queries, allowing you to see patterns between two layers. Queries saved in a database are available to everyone you share your data with either as a DeLorme OpenSpace transfer file or on your XMap Web site.
Page 192 XMap User Guide change how the highlight is symbolized by clicking the Edit button to the right of the Query table. Note To decrease the time it takes to run a query, disable the Count function by clicking the Query button and then clicking Count to toggle the feature on/off.
Page 193 Working With GIS 7. Click the cell under Criteria. A drop-down list displays all applicable layers that are loaded into Workspace (the list varies depending on the source layer and operator chosen), as well as the following options: • SELECTED–Acts against the geometries in the active selection, if any. (Selections are made with the Selection tool, Edit tool, Edit Points tool, or Rotate Geometry tool).
Page 194 XMap User Guide creating a custom highlight color/design vary based on the type of layer you are querying. Notes • To delete the default highlight color or any other custom highlight colors you've created, right-click the highlight feature in the Symbolization table and click Delete Feature.
Page 195 Working With GIS the Width drop-down list and a line style from the Style drop-down list. • To change the outline color of your feature, click the Outline Color button, and select a standard line color or create a custom line color. Then, select how wide you want your outline to display from the Width drop-down list.
Page 196: Deleting A Query
XMap User Guide Use the following steps to change how query results display on the map. 1. Click the GIS tab. 2. Click the Query subtab. 3. Click the Manage button, click Attributes Effect, and then select Highlight, Filter, or None. The option with a selected check box next to it is the currently selected option.
Page 197: Layering
3. Select the check box next to each layer you want to reorder. 4. Click the Layering subtab. The Layering dialog area displays. All standard, DeLorme layers display in light gray font. Custom layers display in bold font. Note You can only move custom layers.
Page 198: Checking Layers Out And In
XMap User Guide The graphic below depicts what the table looks like when you drag the custom layer on top of existing layer. The graphic below depicts what the table looks like once the custom layer has been moved and assigned the same Z-level as the existing layer. Checking Layers Out and In Checking Layers Out and In This Help topic describes features that are available in XMap...
Page 199 Working With GIS the Disable Layer for Check-outs check box. • All geometries that intersect the selected checkout grids (both the geometry itself and the MBR) are included in the check-out. • Any geometries that are part of a check-out will be locked for editing in any other subsequent check-outs.
Page 200 XMap User Guide Note If you do not select the Add Layer to Workspace check box, you can add the layer to your workspace layer using the Manage Layers dialog box. 10. Click Check-out. The grids selected in step 4 are highlighted on the map with the layer name selected in step 6.
Page 201: Printing
Printing Printing a Map You can print a 2-D or 3-D map based on your paper size or screen size. If you choose to print a map based on your paper size, you can also print a multi-page map that you can assemble using the Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map instructions. To Print a Map Use the following steps to print a map.
Page 202: Printing A Route And Directions
XMap User Guide percentages for your photo zoom level display under the Photo Zoom drop-down list. • If you want to use other tabs and functions but not lose your current print area or other settings, select the Lock Print Center check box. Selecting this check box locks the print area and changes the tab label to red.
Page 203: Printing A Profile
Printing • Turn Details–Prints 2" x 2" maps of each of the turns in your route directions. • Directions–Provides action-based directions (turn, merge, bear, depart, arrive, and continue) including the time frame for each action. Note You can save route directions as a text file. •...
Page 204: Adding Text Or Graphics To Your Map
XMap User Guide Note Click the Copy to Clipboard button copy your profile to the clipboard so that you can paste it into a graphics program such as Microsoft Paint or Adobe Photoshop. When you copy the map to the clipboard, the map is saved at current monitor resolution.
Page 205 Printing 8. To underline your text, click the Underline tool 9. To change the color of your text, click the Font Color tool . From the Color dialog box, you can: • Click to select an alternative color. Click OK when finished. •...
Page 206 XMap User Guide 5. Select the check box to the left of the Scale Bar style options and then select the Scale Bar style. AND/OR Select the Scale check box to display the current scale on the map. AND/OR Select the Scale Reference Length check box to display the scale reference length on the map.
Page 207: Aligning Text And Graphic Items On Your Map
Printing 7. Select the layer with the legend you want to add to the map from the Layer drop-down list. 8. Click the location on the map where you want to add your GIS legend. The legend displays on the map. You can reposition or resize legends on the map.
Page 208: Snapping Text And Graphic Items On Your Map
XMap User Guide any images, only text items with default size text boxes can be resized, and so • To delete multiple text or graphic items, click the Edit tool, drag the mouse on the map to encompass the items you want to delete, and then press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
Page 209: Changing The Background Color Of A Printed Map
Printing • To make multiple text and graphic items the same size, press the SHIFT key on your keyboard and select each item. Then, right-click, point to Make Same Size, and click Width, Height, or Both. When you attempt to make multiple items the same size, the largest item is always the basis for the size change.
Page 210 XMap User Guide • Straight-edge ruler (longer than the edge of the longest sheet) • Permanent tape (invisible or "magic" type) • Removable tape To Manually Assemble a Multi-page Map Use the following steps to manually assemble a multi-page map. 1.
Page 211 Printing 3. Align two adjacent sheets, placing the trimmed edge on top of the non- trimmed edge. Notes • Piece together the multi-page map one seam at a time. This is especially important for a 3 x 3 multi-page map. •...
Page 212 XMap User Guide 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all the sheets are pieced together. 6. With the multi-page temporarily pieced together, use small pieces of removable tape to secure the corners and edges of the multi-page map. Note Place the removable tape on the corners and edges, not along the seams.
Page 213 Printing 11. Repeat steps 6 through 10 until all seams are completely pieced together. 12. Using the straight-edge ruler, carefully trim the edges of the map at the seams (where the tape is affixed to the workspace). 13. Peel off the removable tape at the corners and the edges. You are now ready to display your multi-page map.
Page 214: Finding A Location On The Map
Search For text box. See Searching Tips for a description of input formats. Select From Address Book from the Search For drop-down list to find an address book entry in your DeLorme Address Book and then click OK. Notes •...
Page 215: Performing An Advanced Search
Finding a Location on the Map Very Successful—The results list displays and, if there is one excellent match, the map centers on that place. A MapTag displays if the MapTags check box is selected. The only time a MapTag is not placed is when you find and then go to a labeled area that has no single map point associated with it (for example, a large park).
Page 216 XMap User Guide • The fill-in fields located in the center of the tab vary based on both your Find and Within selections. You can also search for more types of items than you can in the QuickSearch tab, such as by category, street intersection, and more. To Perform an Advanced Search Follow the steps below to use the advanced search function.
Page 217 Finding a Location on the Map • In all category searches, the Keywords field is optional. If the Keywords field is left blank, all objects in the selected Within area display in the Results list. • Category keywords must be at least three characters in length. •...
Page 218 XMap User Guide Searches for the specified name within the boundaries of all ZIP/Postal Codes associated with the city at the current map center. • Current Map Rectangle Searches for the specified location within the currently visible map area. • Distance from Map Center Performs a search in all directions from the center of the map using the specified distance.
Page 219: Performing A Poi Search
Performing a POI Search Points of interest (POIs) are available with XMap Street Level Data and Topographic Data. To purchase data, please visit www.delorme.com, or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. The POIs subtab gives you an easy way to find the places of interest you are looking for.
Page 220: Finding Points Near Your Current Location
Finding Points Near Your Current Location Points of interest (POIs) are available with XMap Street Level Data and Topographic Data. For more information, please visit www.delorme.com, or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. Use the GPS Radar subtab on the Find tab to search for points of interest (POIs) such as gas stations, restaurants, accommodations, rest areas, and so on near your current location (if tracking with a GPS) or near the center of the map.
Page 221: Finding A Symbol By Its Name
Finding a Location on the Map 4. Under Search For, select the point you want to locate within the specified area. Note You can also use the custom search to search for multiple POI types, such as "Chinese restaurant or Mexican restaurant." To use the Custom search to search for waypoints or GIS points, use search general or specific terms such as "draw symbol,"...
Page 222: Tips On Viewing Search Results
XMap User Guide 2. Using QuickSearch, type the symbol name followed by the town and state abbreviation (for example, My Office, Yarmouth, ME) in the Search For text box. 3. Click Search. The closet matches display in the list view to the right of the Search For text box.
Page 223: Keywords For Category Searches
Keywords for Category Searches Your DeLorme application recognizes hundreds of English words to generate both general and specific searches using category keywords. Try entering words that seem appropriate.
Page 224 Park Object Types All of the stock draw symbols (such as blue map pin, red flag, canoe, etc.) Draw symbols XData objects GIS Layers Phone objects Objects in non-DeLorme data Roads and Trails Bridge Exit Ferry Foot Trail Highway Hiking...
Page 225 Finding a Location on the Map Trail Tunnel Travel Amenities Airport Exit Landmark Rest Area Unique Natural Features Geographic Feature Landmark Locale Mining Trail Park or Other Open Space Tourist Attraction Notes on Category Searches The following list provides notes you may find helpful for performing category searches.
Page 226: Maptags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, And Deleting
XMap User Guide MapTags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting When you search for and go to a Find search result, a yellow MapTag displays at that location if the MapTags check box on the Find tab is selected. If MapTags are cluttering your view of the map, you can move the text area of the MapTag, hide them from view, or delete one, several, or all MapTags.
Page 227 Finding a Location on the Map • To delete all MapTags, click the Delete Tag tool . A message box displays "Delete all MapTags?" Click OK to confirm deletion. Click Cancel to retain all MapTags. To delete MapTags from other tabs: •...
Page 228: Using Address Book Contacts
1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click Import. 4. Click Browse to find the .dab, .txt, .csv, or .tab address book file. Click the file and then click Open.
Page 229: Manually Entering Address Book Information
2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click New. The Edit a DeLorme Address Book Entry dialog box opens. 4. Enter the information for the entry. 5. From the Update Location drop-down list, select the method for updating the location on the map;...
Page 230: Editing A Contact In Your Address Book
Use the following steps to center the map on an address book contact. 1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click the contact. 4. Click Go To. The map centers on the selected contact.
Page 231: Relocating Address Book Contacts
Important If you do not relocate your address book, the entries may not be accurately placed according to the latest DeLorme road data. To Relocate Contacts In Your Address Book Use the following steps to relocate address book entries (except manual entries) on the map.
Page 232: Deleting A Contact In Your Address Book
Use the following steps to delete a contact in your address book. 1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click the record you want to delete. 4. Click Delete.
Page 233: Exporting Your Address Book
Exporting Your Address Book You can export your address book to another program using the Export function in the Address Book dialog box. Exported address books are in DeLorme Address Book binary format (*.dab) or comma-separated file (*.csv) format. Latitude and longitude values are not exported.
Page 234: Searching For Phone Book Listings
Searching for Phone Book Listings Using Phone Data The Phone tab in XMap requires DeLorme Phone Data, available from DeLorme. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561- 5105. You can install the phone data to your hard drive or use it from the DVD.
Page 235: Searching For A Phone Book Listing
You can pick and choose your selections to add to map, make a dataset, and so on. Notes • The Phone tab in XMap requires DeLorme Phone Data, available from DeLorme. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 236 The States/Provinces drop-down list updates according to the selected country. Note If you are using an older version of DeLorme Phone Data, only U.S. will be available in the Country drop-down list. Phone Data 2009 and later includes both U.S. and Canadian phone data if you install all of the regions.
Page 237 Searching for Phone Book Listings Notes • Type a city in the City text box to narrow your yellow page search. Do not enter more than five digits for a ZIP Code search or three digits for a Postal Code search. •...
Page 238 All mapped selections will be removed from the map. • Click To File to save all of the phone book listings in the Selections area in a .txt file. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Datasets.. • Click To XData to copy all of the phone book listings in the Selections area to the XData tab as a dataset (using the Import Wizard).
Page 239: Finding Phone Book Listings For A Specific Road
You can right-click a road to view all of the residential and business phone book listings on that road. Notes • The Phone tab in XMap requires DeLorme Phone Data, available from DeLorme. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. •...
Page 240 Click To File to save all of the phone book listings in the Selections area in a .txt file. The default location for the file is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Datasets. • Click To XData to copy all of the phone book listings in the Selections area to the XData tab as a dataset (using the XData Import Wizard).
Page 241: Using The Draw Tools
You can view draw files individually or with other draw files. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 242 XMap User Guide What Are Draw Objects? Draw objects are those objects you add to a draw file with the tools provided in the Draw tab. Draw objects consist of line, area, or point objects. You can copy, move, delete, and add draw objects to other draw files and add them to another project. •...
Page 243 Using the Draw Tools • A small green circle indicates the start end point of the selected line segment. • A small red circle indicates the last end point of the selected line segment. The same spline with end points indicating a selected spline segment. Notes •...
Page 244 XMap User Guide The same spline with end points indicating a selected spline segment. Notes • When you click the start or last end point of the line segment within a line draw object and the Show Measurement check box is available (when using the Polygon or Line tool) and selected, it displays the bearing or angle of that point of the line, the length of the line segment (leg), and the total length of the entire line...
Page 245 Using the Draw Tools Notes • When you click the start or last end point of the line segment within a line draw object and the Show Measurement check box is available (when using the Polygon or Line tool) and selected, it displays the bearing or angle of that point of the line, the length of the line segment (leg), and the total length of the entire line object on the map.
Page 246: Viewing Hidden Draw Tools
MapNotes, text labels, images, and symbols to a draw file. Some of these tools are hidden tools available in pull-out menus. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 247: Draw File Management
Draw File Management Creating a New Draw File Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. There are five different types of draw files: •...
Page 248: Deleting A Draw File
Use the following steps to save a draw file. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click File. 3. Click Save. Draw files are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Draw with .an1 extensions. 4. Click Done to return to the main Draw tab area. Deleting a Draw File You can delete a draw file you just created or one you previously saved.
Page 249: Exporting Draw Files To Text Files
You can export draw files as text files. Draw objects exported to text files contain coordinate information for each line, area, or point object. You can open these text files in other DeLorme products. To Export Draw Files to Text Files Use the following steps to export an existing draw file to a text file.
Page 250 The Export Draw File dialog box opens. 5. Browse to a directory in which to save the file or use the default destination C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Export. 6. Select Text File from the Save as Type drop-down list. 7. Type a name for the file in the File name text box. The default name is root name of the layer.
Page 251: Importing Files To Draw Files
3. Click Import. The Import Draw File dialog box opens. 4. Browse to the source folder of the file. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Export. 5. From the Files of type drop-down list, select the type of file you want to import.
Page 252 Text File (.txt) Lat/Lon Text File Draw objects display with the current symbol and line style selections. GPS Log File (.gpl) Any DeLorme product Line or waypoint object that supports GPS displays with the current line tracking preferences. GPX File (.gpx)
Page 253 Using the Draw Tools Formatting a Text File to Import as a Draw File These are the formatting conventions, with examples, for creating a text file to import as a draw file. Draw Object Format Example Line BEGIN LINE BEGIN LINE LAT, LON 43.807801,-70.164440 LAT, LON...
Page 254: Copying A Map Line To A Draw File
2. Right-click the track, point to Manage Draw, and then click Save as GPS Log File. 3. Browse to the location where you want to save the .gpl file. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\GPSLogs. 4. Type the file name in the File Name text box. 5. Click Save.
Page 255: Viewing The Contents Of A Draw File
Once you create a draw file (draw, road, trail, waypoint, or track layer), you can view the contents of that file using the More button in the File view of the Draw tab. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 256: Copying A Draw File
(for example, convert a road layer to a draw layer). Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 257: Changing Draw Object Types
The draw file type varies depending on the draw object that was created. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 258: Renaming A Draw File
Once you have placed a routable road, trail, line, arc, or spline on the map, you can use the right-click feature to create a direct route using the points in that line object. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 259: Copying A Draw Object From One Draw File To Another
Using the Draw Tools 1. Place a routable road, trail, line, arc, or spline on the map. 2. Right-click the line object on the map and click Create Route from Line. The original line object is retained in its draw file and a new direct route is created.
Page 260: Using Draw Objects
Copying and Placing Draw Objects You can copy any draw object you place on the map. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 261: Moving Draw Objects
You can move any draw object you place on the map using the Draw tab from one location to another. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 262: Renaming A Draw Object
XMap User Guide Tip To undo a draw object move, click the Undo button to undo the last action. If you decide not to undo the last action, click the Redo button Notes You can also move draw objects or their points by typing a new coordinate or distance and bearing/angle number within the corresponding text boxes.
Page 263: Deleting Draw Objects
Using the Draw Tools 3. Type the new name in the box and press ENTER on your keyboard OR click away from the box. Deleting Draw Objects Once you place a draw object on a draw file, you can delete the object. You can also delete multiple or all draw objects in the active draw file.
Page 264: Snapping Draw Objects
• If you click No, no objects are cleared from the file. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 265: Adding Points To Draw Objects
You can add points to routable road, trail, line, spline, and polygon draw objects to change the shape of the object. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 266: Labeling A Draw Object
QuickSearch function in the Find tab or by typing the draw object label in any of the routing fields in the Route tab. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 267: Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , And Splines
You must be at data zoom level 11-0 or greater when adding roads or trails with the Routable Road tool or Routable Trail tool. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 268 Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 269 Using the Draw Tools • The distance and bearing/angle of each new point from its previous point display in the corresponding text boxes. 9. To finish the line/arc/spline, click the last point on the map screen and then click Done. Click the last point on the map screen and press the ENTER key on your keyboard.
Page 270: Editing A Track
(including reshaping or changing line color or width), copy, move, or delete it at any time. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 271 You can place any line object (routable road, routable trail, line, arc, or spline) at a specific coordinate location. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 272: Joining And Breaking Linear Objects
You can also break routable roads/trails, tracks, lines, or splines. You cannot break arcs. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 273: Circles, Rectangles, And Polygons
Using the Draw Tools 3. Click the shape point where you want to break the line, right-click, point to Manage Draw, and then click Break Line. Break the line by pressing CTRL+B or the keyboard shortcut combination you assigned for the breaking function. The line is broken into two segments at the designated point and you can edit each line separately.
Page 274 XMap User Guide achieve the radius you want. The radius of the circle and the coordinates of the circle's center display in the corresponding text boxes to the right of the circle fill option area. To draw a rectangle, click the location for the rectangle's upper-left corner on the map and drag away from the corner to set the width, height, and area for the rectangle.
Page 275: Waypoints, Symbols, Mapnotes, Text Labels, And Images
Using the Draw Tools a new location. When you select a shape point of a line segment within an active polygon, a small green circle indicates the start end point of the selected line segment and a small red circle indicates the last end point of the selected line segment.
Page 276 XMap User Guide label. The anchor point is the pixel position on the symbol that corresponds to the geographic coordinate of the point selected on the map when the symbol is placed. • Use the Waypoint tool to label waypoints on a map. You can exchange waypoints with a GPS receiver.
Page 277 Using the Draw Tools corresponding Coordinate or Distance and Bearing/Angle text boxes. 5. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard or click the map outside of the object's active area when you are finished. • Add an image From the Draw tab: 1.
Page 278: Moving And Deleting Draw Mapnotes
XMap User Guide To Place a Point Object at a Specific Location Use the following steps to place a waypoint, symbol, text label, or image at a specific coordinate location. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. To place a waypoint, click and hold the Track/Waypoint tool select the Waypoint tool .
Page 279 Using the Draw Tools • You can search for a MapNote by its label name using the QuickSearch function in the Find tab or by typing the label name in the Start, Finish, Stop, or Via text boxes when creating a route in the Route tab. To Move a MapNote Use the following steps to move a MapNote.
Page 280: Custom Symbols
Custom Symbols Custom Symbols Overview DeLorme XSym lets you create and edit your own symbols, which you can edit and add to maps within DeLorme mapping programs. The symbols created are 24 x 24 pixels. New and edited symbols are saved within a symbol set (.dim file) and can contain up to 250 symbols.
Page 281: Creating A New Symbol Set
Creating a New Symbol With DeLorme XSym you can add a new symbol to an existing or new symbol set (.dim) file. You can assign a new category name for the symbol to help locate it under the Find tab in the DeLorme mapping program.
Page 282: Editing A Symbol
XSym, Dragging a Bitmap into XSym Editing a Symbol With DeLorme XSym, you can edit an existing symbol in a symbol set (.dim) file and save the change or save it as a new symbol to be added to another symbol set. You can assign a new category name for the symbol to help locate it under the Find tab in the DeLorme mapping program.
Page 283: Finding A Custom Symbol
Using the Draw Tools 6. Use the tools in the Draw Tool Box and under Transparency and Anchor to edit the symbol. • To undo the last action, click the Undo button under Edit Symbol. • To repeat the last action, click the Redo button under Edit Symbol.
Page 284: Importing A Bitmap
Info. Importing a Bitmap You can import a bitmap into DeLorme XSym to use as a symbol, but any bitmap you import must be 24 x 24 pixels or less. You can assign a new category name for the symbol to help locate it under the Find tab in the DeLorme mapping program.
Page 285: Copying And Pasting
You can copy a bitmap or part of a bitmap to the clipboard and paste the image into DeLorme XSym to use as a symbol. Ideally, the pasted bitmap should be 24 x 24 pixels in size. You can assign a new symbol name for the symbol to help locate it under the Find tab in the DeLorme mapping program.
Page 286: Dragging A Bitmap Into Xsym
Dragging a Bitmap into XSym You can drag a bitmap into DeLorme XSym to use as a symbol. Using drag to bring in an image is much like importing a bitmap into XSym. Ideally, the new bitmap should be 24 x 24 pixels in size.
Page 287: Removing A Symbol
Using the Draw Tools 4. Click Edit. The DeLorme XSym dialog box opens. 5. Under Symbols in Set, click New to clear the Symbol Editing Grid. 6. Browse your computer to locate the bitmap (.bmp) file. 7. Drag the file into XSym.
Page 288 XMap User Guide GPS Device Custom Symbols You can use DeLorme XSym to create custom symbol sets for use with your DeLorme PN-Series GPS device or a compatible third-party GPS device. If you are assigning waypoint IDs to symbols for a third-party device, use the Waypoint ID text box (shaded green) to make the assignment.
Page 289: Draw Tool Box
Symbol Editing Tools Draw Tool Box DeLorme XSym has a Draw Tool Box that lets you create and edit symbols within the Symbol Editing Grid independently of the DeLorme mapping program. The tools provided help you to create unique symbols to add to your map.
Page 290: Using The Transparency Option
The transparency option in DeLorme XSym lets you display a selected color as transparent in the final symbol image you place on a map within a DeLorme mapping program. For example, you may want to view the symbol object without the square of the surrounding background color.
Page 291: Anchor Position
Using the Draw Tools Anchor Position Being aware of Cursor Position is important for choosing the anchor position of a symbol. The anchor is the pixel position on the symbol that corresponds to the geographic coordinate of the point selected on the map when the symbol is placed. Any newly created symbol, whether imported, pasted or dragged into the XSym Symbol Editing Grid, has a default position of center anchor.
Page 292: Using Xdata
The XData tab is hidden by default. Use Tab Manager to show the XData tab. • Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 293 Using XData • dBase (.dbf) • Text files (.txt, .csv, .tab, and .asc) • XData labels, names, and URLs cannot be more than 255 characters. To Import a Database Use the following steps to import a database into the current map file. 1.
Page 294: Managing Datasets
Available Datasets list, and the symbol you chose displays on the map for every record which was geolocated. Note Datasets have .dds extensions and are saved by default to C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Datasets. Note If you decide to interrupt the import process, you can finish importing the dataset later by selecting the dataset from the Available Datasets list in the XData tab and then clicking Resume.
Page 295: Viewing Dataset Records
Using XData • Press the TAB key on your keyboard to advance through the cells in the record. When you are finished editing the record, press the ENTER key on your keyboard. • Create a route using a record in the dataset by right-clicking the record you want to use as your start, stop, or finish route point, clicking Route, and then clicking the route option.
Page 296: Creating A Route With Xdata Records
Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800- 561-5105. Once you import an XData dataset, you can use the individual records within the dataset to create a route.
Page 297: Geocoding Or Moving A Record's Location
Using XData 1. Import a database into the XData tab. 2. Click the Query subtab. 3. Right-click the record you want to use as a start for your route, click Route, and then click Set as Start. 4. Optional. Right-click the record you want to use as a stop in your route, click Route, and then click Insert as Stop to add the stop geographically in the route or click Add as Stop to add the stop in the order it was added to the route.
Page 298 Exported files are available immediately in the Available Datasets list in the Datasets dialog area of the XData tab. These files have .dds extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Datasets. To export your dataset as a text file, make sure the Export to Text File option is selected.
Page 299: Printing Xdata Dataset Records
Using XData Printing XData Dataset Records The XData tab is hidden by default. Use Tab Manager to show the XData tab. You can print records from datasets imported with the XData tab. For information on viewing records from imported datasets, see Viewing Dataset Records. To Print XData Dataset Records Use the following steps to print dataset records.
Page 300 XMap User Guide • Select All to select and print all columns. • Select None to clear all columns (no columns will print). • Reverse Selection to alternate selections. For example if you have selected columns 1, 3, and 5 to print and decide you want to print columns 2, 4, and 6 instead.
Page 301: Registering Images
The dataset has a .dat extension and an associated index file with a .ind extension. 4. Use the default path to the C:\...\DeLorme Docs\ImageReg directory within the Path text box or click the browse button if you want to select another path for the dataset.
Page 302: Registering An Image
XMap User Guide To Close a WorkFile Use the following steps to close a WorkFile. 1. Click the ImageReg tab and then click WorkFile. 2. Click Close. The image window closes and the registration/control point values are cleared. Registering an Image You can register any image to a map by placing control points on both the imported image and the (previously registered) map.
Page 303 Registering Images • Bilinear Use this transform to correct an image that appears tilted so that lines that should be parallel appear to converge; for example, if the data is in a conic projection. Use the control point tool to associate points on the layer to register (left window) with corresponding points on the primary map (right window).
Page 304: Modifying Existing Workfiles
14. Click WorkFile. Note The WorkFile contains the registration points and a reference to the source image file. WorkFiles are saved in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\WorkFiles. 15. Change the WorkFile name in the WorkFile text box. 16. Click Save. The WorkFile is available in the table in the WorkFile subtab.
Page 305: Deleting An Existing Workfile
Registering Images 6. Change the WorkFile name in the WorkFile text box if you want to save your previous point information. 7. Click Save. Deleting an Existing WorkFile To Delete an Existing WorkFile Use the following steps to delete an existing WorkFile. 1.
Page 306 XMap User Guide If your image covers relatively flat terrain and/or has some distortion, the easiest method for registering an image on a map is to find four matching points on the image and the map. These four matching points can be on or near the four corners of the image and base map (see example to the right).
Page 307: Profiling Linear Objects
Profiling Linear Objects Creating a Profile You can use the Profile tab to create elevation graphs of linear objects on the map. Linear objects can be part of the map or part of a draw layer. A linear object is profiled from one end of the line to the other.
Page 308: Viewing The Profile Elevation Graphs
XMap User Guide 4. Select a linear object or route on the map to generate its profile. When you select the object, it is highlighted and the Profile graph displays in the Profile tab area. 5. 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.
Page 309 Profiling Linear Objects • As you move your cursor along the profile graph, a small crosshair follows along the corresponding object on the map. 3. Click the More button near the bottom of the tab area to expand the view. 4.
Page 310: Statistical Data
XMap User Guide To View the Overview Profile Graph Use the following steps to view the overview profile graph. 1. Click More The overview profile graph displays at the bottom of the screen—it is a smaller version of the main profile graph. 2.
Page 311 Profiling Linear Objects To Remove an Option Use the following steps to remove an option from the statistics list. 1. Move your cursor over the statistic you want to delete. An X appears in the cell. 2. Click the X to remove the option. To Add an Option When one or more options have been removed, use the following steps to made additions to the statistics list.
Page 312 XMap User Guide This table describes the statistic options available in the statistic list and/or the profile info box. List options are bold. Statistical Description Data Option Linear The flat distance of the profile. Does not take elevation into Distance* account.
Page 313: Manually Setting Minimum And Maximum Elevation
Profiling Linear Objects Latitude*** The measure of a position on the earth's surface north or south of the equator in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Defined as the angle from the equator's horizontal plane perpendicular to the polar axis. Latitude is measured in degrees minutes and seconds.
Page 314: Clearing A Profile
Right-click the profiled object and click Clear Profile. User Profile Data User profile data is data you add to a DeLorme mapping program. You can attach it to a track or .gpl file using GeoTagger or use the Exchange Wizard to download a track that contains the data from a device that records GPS data, such as some athletic devices from Timex and Suunto or an Earthmate PN-Series GPS device.
Page 315 Profiling Linear Objects To View Information for a Specific Data Type When you have multiple types of user data, you can choose which type to focus on using the "follow" function. 1. Profile a track with user data. The data types display in the profile toolbar. The scale for the currently followed data type displays to the right of the graph.
Page 316: Viewing Your Map In 3-D
Viewing Your Map in 3-D Viewing a 3-D Map On the 3-D tab, you can view your map data in 3-D and change the look of your 3-D map using the tools on the tab or keyboard shortcuts. Notes • You can view 3-D maps only in the left (secondary) map window;...
Page 317: Flying Over A 3-D Map
Viewing Your Map in 3-D • Click anywhere on the square map in the Rotate graphic to move the map in that direction. • Click a directional letter (N, S, W, or E) to rotate the map in that direction. •...
Page 318: Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences
Click the 3-D tab, click the Options button , and then click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab. 3. Select 3-D Navigation (DeLorme Scheme) from the Scheme drop-down list. 4. Click OK to activate the selected scheme. 5. To rotate the map to the right, press ALT+D on your keyboard.
Page 319 Viewing Your Map in 3-D 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then click Options. Then, click the 3-D tab. (You may have to scroll the tab area to see the 3-D tab.) Click the 3-D tab to open it and click the Options button •...
Page 320: Routing
Setting Your Routing Preferences. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 321 Routing the name of an address book contact, user-added waypoint, or address. Notes An address must be in one of the following formats: street address, city, state OR street address, ZIP/Postal Code. The Book check box (underneath the Address Book buttons in the Find tab) must be selected to search for address book contact names.
Page 322: Adding And Inserting Stops And Vias
When using a road as a stop or via, zoom in to ensure you select the correct road. The selected road segment is highlighted when you click it. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 323 Routing Type the name of an address book contact, user-added waypoint, or address. If you type an address, it must be in one of the following formats: street address, city, state OR street address, ZIP/Postal Code. The Book check box (underneath the Address Book buttons in the Find tab) must be selected to search for address book contact names.
Page 324: Changing The Routing Method
You can change your routing calculation method at any time. You may need to do this to update your routing preferences. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 325: Changing The Properties Of A Stop Along Your Route
Viewing Route Directions After you create a route, you can view the accompanying route directions. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 326: Avoiding A Specified Area When Routing
XMap User Guide 4. Click a leg to select it and then click Go To to center the map on the leg. Double-click a leg to center the map on the leg. Tip When tracking with a GPS receiver, select the GPS Track check box to follow along with the route directions in real time as you travel.
Page 327: Saving Route Directions As Text
Saving Route Directions as Text You can save your directions and along the way results as a text file. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 328: Editing A Route
XMap User Guide 5. If you selected Trail or Road as your route type in step 3, select Preferred, Standard, or Avoid from the Routing Preference drop-down list. Preferred favors this type of road whenever possible, Standard is the default level, and Avoid avoids this type of road whenever possible.
Page 329: Editing Roads
Use the right-click option for routing. Just right-click the route, stop, or via, point to Manage Route, and click the applicable option. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 330: Labeling A Route Point With A Mapnote
If you select more than one option, each category of information (location, comments, and/or summary) displays in the same MapNote. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 331: Moving Route Mapnotes
To show/delete route MapNotes, see Setting Your Routing Preferences. To move and delete draw Map Notes, see Moving and Deleting Draw MapNotes. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 332: Saving A Route
You can also save the route using the Route tab. Routes have .anr extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\Navigation. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 333: Setting Your End Of Day And Fuel Break Preferences
Routing Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. To Import an Existing Route Using the Route Tab Use the following steps to import an existing route using the Route tab.
Page 334: Estimating The Fuel Cost Of Your Route
(how many gallons of fuel your vehicle uses per mile/kilometer traveled) and fuel price per gallon. Note Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
Page 335 Log File. The Save Route as GPS Log File dialog box opens. 3. Browse to the location where you want to save the .gpl file. The default location is C:\...\DeLorme Docs\GPSLogs. 4. Type the file name in the File Name text box.
Page 336: Using Gps
DeLorme GPS Devices: DeLorme GPS devices will interface with a current DeLorme software release. • USB GPS Support: DeLorme software can use the data output from a USB GPS if the device meets one of the following criteria: • When the GPS is attached to the computer, it is recognized and displayed under Ports in the Microsoft Windows Device Manager.
Page 337: Initializing Gps
Using GPS • Bring a passenger along to serve as GPS operator while you are driving a vehicle. • Do not use this application with automatic navigation, guidance Safety systems or for any purpose requiring precise measurement of Warnings distance or direction. Initializing GPS Before you can begin GPS tracking, you must connect your GPS receiver to your portable computer.
Page 338 XMap User Guide Auto zoom to turn (2-D only)–Automatically pans and zooms the map to display both the current GPS position and the position of the next turn. Select data zoom levels from the Minimum zoom and Maximum zoom drop-down lists to stop the map from zooming out/in further than you want it to when approaching the next turn.
Page 339 Using GPS Generic NMEA. Note The Settings text box automatically displays the default settings for the selected device. 4. From the Port drop-down list, select the communications port you are using to attach the GPS receiver to your computer. See your computer manual for further information.
Page 340: Using Navmode Or Gps Tab View
XMap User Guide 5. Click OK to exit the Options dialog and return to the GPS tab in the tab area. 6. Click Start GPS. Your GPS receiver begins acquiring satellite data and the GPS Status dialog area displays. Notes •...
Page 341: Tracking A Route With Gps
• The Turns option is available only during GPS tracking. • Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105. To Start GPS Tracking Use the following steps to track your movement as you travel.
Page 342: Getting Back On Track When Off Course
XMap User Guide • Compass–The default map setting is North up in 2-D and in the GPS direction in 3-D. To change the compass, select or clear the Rotate Map in GPS option on the GPS tab in the Options dialog box. •...
Page 343: Panning The Map Automatically While Gps Tracking
Using GPS Panning the Map Automatically While GPS Tracking When using the application with a GPS receiver to track a route, your map automatically pans and redraws as you travel, always indicating your position on the map when Center on GPS is activated. To Automatically Pan the Map The following procedure demonstrates how the check box and button work together to automatically pan the map.
Page 344: Previewing A Gps Log File
The bottom of the Open a GPL File dialog box opens the start location, start time, start coordinate, total distance, duration, finish location, finish time, finish coordinate, and the number of readings for the selected log. Log files have .gpl extensions and are saved by default in C:\...\DeLorme Docs\GPSLogs. 5. Click Open.
Page 345: Viewing File Details For A Gps Log
Using GPS 1. Click the GPS tab and then click the GPS Log subtab. 2. Click Clear Trail to clear any existing GPS points from the map display. 3. Click File and then click Open. 4. Single click the file you want to view. The bottom of the Open a GPL File dialog box opens the start location, start time, start coordinate, total distance, duration, finish location, finish time, finish coordinate, and the number of readings for the selected log.
Page 346 XMap User Guide Displays the direction you are traveling in as degrees T (True North) or M (Magnetic North) based on the bearing selected on the Units area on the Display tab in the Options dialog box. Heading is provided as a numerical value as well as a compass direction.
Page 347: Monitoring Gps Satellite Information
Glossary Terms. Satellite Listing The Satellite Listing window displays the satellites that are currently visible in the sky. The columns list the satellite number, elevation, azimuth, and signal-to-noise ratio. Satellite Listing information is only available for DeLorme receivers and NMEA-compatible receivers.
Page 348: Viewing Sun And Moon Information
XMap User Guide Almanac When using a DeLorme GPS receiver, the Almanac window displays the satellite number and its current status. N–Indicates the satellite is being used for navigation. E–Indicates ephemeris data is available for the satellite. T–Indicates the satellite is currently being tracked by your GPS receiver.
Page 349: Averaging
Using GPS • The Sun and Moon traveling across the compass as time passes with the Sun/Moon compass. In the center of the compass, a shadow grows and shrinks and changes direction as the Sun moves across the compass (similar to a sun dial). •...
Page 350 XMap User Guide The GPS constellation consists of 24 satellites, each carrying several atomic clocks to ensure the most accurate time possible. The satellites broadcast low-power radio waves containing the satellite's identity code and the exact time (to the nanosecond) that the message was sent.
Page 351: Using Voice Navigation And Speech Recognition
• The speech recognition engine is automatically installed on Windows Vista operating systems. • If you have another DeLorme product installed and already opted to install the speech recognition engine, you may not see the option to install it again.
Page 352: Voice Options Overview
XMap User Guide Voice Options Overview The following topics are covered in this section: • Voice Overview • Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition • Training the Speech Recognition Engine • Voice Commands • Speech Recognition Tips • Changing Voice Output •...
Page 353: Training The Speech Recognition Engine
Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition Note Some commands are disabled if a route is not calculated or if the GPS is not initialized. Training the Speech Recognition Engine To use voice navigation, you must have a 2-D or 3-D GPS fix and a route calculated.
Page 354: Voice Commands
XMap User Guide • When training, speak the same voice as you will when giving voice commands to the computer. Speak distinctly and at an average speed, as if giving a command. • Use the Microphone Wizard to ensure your microphone is working correctly and to view tips on microphone selection and placement.
Page 355 Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition After that. Speaks the next stop or turn information, depending on the previous spoken direction. Are we there yet? Speaks the finish name, time to finish, and distance to finish. Show finish. (F8) Displays current location and finish on the map. Center on finish.
Page 356 XMap User Guide Scroll down. (ALT+DOWN) Zoom in. (ALT+PAGE Zooms in one level. DOWN) Zoom out. (ALT+PAGE Zooms out one level. Zoom in <#> times. Zooms in the specified number of levels. Zoom out <#> times. Zooms out the specified number of levels. Zoom level <#>.
Page 357: Speech Recognition Tips
Make sure that you have chosen the Voice Output device (speakers, headset) and the Input device (on-board microphone, headset microphone) that you intend to use with DeLorme GPS voice navigation. Use the selections that are available in the Voice settings tab in the Options dialog box.
Page 358: Changing Voice Output
XMap User Guide • Your best speech recognition responses will always be to use a close- talk microphone with voice output using the laptop speakers rather than a headphone speaker so that the computer will not "hear itself." • If you are speaking with someone else in the room, have a radio or television on, and so on, the computer may think those sounds are commands to follow.
Page 359: Voice Preferences
• DeLorme Training–Opens an abbreviated version of the Voice Training Wizard. This dialog trains the system on DeLorme voice commands. • Add/Delete Words–Opens the Add/Delete Words Wizard with the pronunciation wizard specific to your speech recognition engine. You can enter, edit, or view the words in your pronunciation vocabulary.
Page 360: Voice Prompts
XMap User Guide • Recognition Settings–Opens the Recognition Profile Settings dialog. Use this to change preferences for sensitivity and tolerance of errors in recognizing your voice. Note Your application comes equipped with Microsoft English Recognizer Version 5.1. You may have a premium version (for example, Microsoft Office 2003 installs Microsoft English U.S.
Page 361 Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition Approaching finish. Off route.
Page 362: Using Handheld Devices
Options) and then click the Handheld Export tab. Click the Handheld Export tab and click the Options button 2. Under Export Map Format and Location, select DeLorme Earthmate to send maps to an Earthmate PN-Series GPS device.
Page 363 XMap application. If you do not have this data installed, you do not see this option. Note DeLorme Street Level data is not included in the map if the Export Map Format is set to DeLorme Earthmate. Satellite Imagery (SAT10) — 9-11 True-color 10-meter resolution imagery from the French based SPOT satellite (Satellites d’observation de la Terre).
Page 364: Creating A Map Package
Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation. Creating a Map Package You can export maps to use on a DeLorme Earthmate® PN-Series device or a compatible Palm® OS or Pocket PC PDA. You must have Street Atlas USA® Handheld installed to view exported maps on a PDA.
Page 365: Grid Size Comparisons
Using Handheld Devices 5. Click Save 6. Send the map package to your Earthmate PN-40, Earthmate PN-20, Palm OS, or Pocket PC PDA. Notes • Your saved map packages display in the Saved Map Packages list. • To view a previously exported map, select it from the Saved Map Packages list and then click View •...
Page 366: Exchanging Information With An Earthmate Pn-Series Gps
XMap User Guide Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation Your DeLorme application and your Earthmate PN-Series GPS device use different methods for representing the map's scale. In XMap, scale is represented as a data zoom level (1-19). The Earthmate PN-Series GPS device uses a scale bar, based on the measurement units chosen in Device Setup.
Page 367 Using Handheld Devices You must activate your Earthmate® PN-Series GPS before you transfer maps, waypoints, tracks, or routes. Important If you have previously used another Earthmate PN-Series GPS with XMap® and created maps using the Handheld Export tab, you will be prompted to update your maps to work with the new device.
Page 368 3. Click the Handheld Export tab and zoom to the area of interest on the map. 4. Click the Options button to open the Handheld tab in the Options dialog box. 5. Under Export Map Format and Location, select DeLorme Earthmate. Note Map packages are saved in the location displayed. To change where you save map packages, click Browse and navigate to the new location.
Page 369 • DeLorme Topographic Data (All vector data (points, lines, and polygons) in DeLorme Topographic datasets and all user vectors on the map (GIS layers, XData datasets, MapTags, Phone book points, and so on). The Topographic Data must be installed separately from the XMap application. If you do not have this data installed, you do not see this option.) includes GIS data and...
Page 370 XMap User Guide • Lines • Blazed Trail • Sewer Line • Water Line • Drain Line • Gas Line • Electric Line • Telephone Line • Ticked Fence • Post and Rail Fence • Barbed Wire Fence • Guard Rail •...
Page 371 • XMap USA Topographic Data (All vector data (points, lines, and polygons) in DeLorme Topographic datasets and all user vectors on the map (GIS layers, XData datasets, MapTags, Phone book points, and so on). The Topographic data must be installed separately from the XMap application. If you do not have this data installed, you do not see this option.) includes GIS data and...
Page 372 XMap User Guide • Vegetation Line • Completed Dozer Line • Line Break Completed • Highlighted Geographic Feature • Man Made Feature • Uncontrolled Fire Edge • Fire Break Incomplete • Directional Arrow • Polygons • Wetlands • Bare Ground •...
Page 373 Using Handheld Devices • You can transfer maps using the Data Transfer option on the device's Connect to Computer screen and then selecting the device in the Earthmate PN-Series Exchange dialog box; however, transfer will be slow as the device is not being used as an external drive. •...
Page 374 Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the Handheld Export tab or the GPS tab. Sending/Receiving Routes to/from an Earthmate PN-40 You can use XMap® to exchange routes with the DeLorme Earthmate® PN-40 GPS. Notes •...
Page 375 Using Handheld Devices trail route, create a trail route in XMap and then send it to your device using the instructions below. • If you stray off of a trail route's course while navigating with the device, you will be asked if you would like to recalculate the route. Because the Earthmate PN-Series GPS cannot create trail routes, the route will be converted to a direct route if you choose to recalculate.
Page 376 Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the Handheld Export tab or the GPS tab. Sending/Receiving Tracks to/from Earthmate PN-40 You can use XMap® to exchange tracks with the DeLorme Earthmate® PN-40 GPS. Notes •...
Page 377 Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab. Sending/Receiving Waypoints to/from Earthmate PN-40 You can use XMap® to exchange waypoints with the DeLorme Earthmate® PN-40 GPS. Notes •...
Page 378 GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab. Firmware Updates for the Earthmate PN-40 Occasionally, DeLorme releases updates to the firmware for the Earthmate® PN-40 GPS. If you have activated a device in XMap®, you can check for firmware updates on the NetLink tab at any time.
Page 379 Using Handheld Devices Follow these steps to transfer a firmware update to an SD card in your device. 1. Connect your Earthmate PN-40 to your computer and power it on. 2. On the Connect to Computer screen, highlight Data Exchange and press ENTER.
Page 380 XMap User Guide 1. Use the Handheld Export tab and the handheld export settings to create a map package. To learn how to create maps, see Creating a Map Package and the Creating Maps for an Earthmate PN-Series GPS tutorial in the application’s Help. 2.
Page 381 Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the Handheld Export tab or the GPS tab. Sending/Receiving Routes to/from an Earthmate PN-20 You can use XMap® to exchange routes with the DeLorme Earthmate® GPS PN-20. Notes •...
Page 382 GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab. Sending/Receiving Tracks to/from Earthmate PN-20 You can use XMap® to exchange waypoints, tracks, routes, and maps with the DeLorme Earthmate® GPS PN-20. Notes • To rename, delete, or send/receive a track, right-click the item in the Exchange dialog and select the appropriate option.
Page 383 7. Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab. Sending/Receiving Waypoints to/from Earthmate PN-20 You can use XMap® to exchange waypoints with the DeLorme Earthmate® GPS PN- Notes •...
Page 384: States Included In Regional Map Packages
GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab. States Included in Regional Map Packages Regional map packages are DeLorme-created, multi-state data regions that provide much greater detail (.25-mile scale and up, more roads, better routing connectivity, etc.) than the base map on the device. Not all devices require regional map...
Page 385: Exchanging Information With A Third-Party Gps Device
Hawaii Firmware Updates for the Earthmate PN-20 Occasionally, DeLorme releases updates to the firmware for the Earthmate® GPS PN-20. If you have activated a device in XMap®, you can check for firmware updates on the NetLink tab at any time. Follow the on-screen installation instructions to transfer the update to your device.
Page 386 XMap User Guide Use the following steps to send route points to your device. 1. Connect your device to your computer. 2. If you are using a third-party GPS receiver, you may have to use specific settings. For example, if you are using a GARMIN GPS receiver, set your GARMIN receiver interface to GRMN/GRMN.
Page 387 Using Handheld Devices 12. Repeat the steps for each route file you wan to send to your device. 13. Click Finish. Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab.
Page 388 XMap User Guide Sending Tracks to Your Third-party GPS Device If you have a compatible GPSor athletic device, you can use the Exchange Wizard to send tracks to your device. To Send Tracks Use the following steps to send tracks to your device. 1.
Page 389 Using Handheld Devices 9. Select the waypoint file you want to send to your device from the Waypoint File drop-down list. 10. To avoid overwriting existing waypoints on your device, type a starting point for the new points and select the Prefix a Number to the Waypoint Name check box.
Page 390 XMap User Guide Receiving a Track From Your Third-party GPS Device If you have a compatible GPSor athletic device, you can use the Exchange Wizard to receive tracks created on your device. Once imported, you can use the file in your mapping program.
Page 391: Exchanging Information With A Palm Os Device
Sending a Handheld Map to a Palm OS Device Use the Exchange Wizard to send maps you cut using the Handheld Export tab to your Palm® OS device. See Creating a Map Package to Send to a DeLorme Earthmate or PDA for more information.
Page 392 XMap User Guide 7. Under Source, select the map you want to send to your handheld device from the Handheld Map drop-down list. The maps saved in the specified location display in the list. To view maps saved in an alternate location, click the browse button and browse to the location.
Page 393: Sending Route Information To Your Palm Os Device
Using Handheld Devices Sending Route Information to Your Palm OS Device Use the Exchange Wizard to send route points or route directions to your Palm® OS device. To Send Route Points Use the following steps to send route points to your Palm OS device. 1.
Page 394 XMap User Guide 1. Click the Exchange button on the toolbar. 2. Click Use Other Device to open the Exchange Wizard. 3. Under Select Device, select Palm OS. 4. Select Send to Device. 5. Select User Map Data - Waypoints from the Object Type drop-down list. 6.
Page 395 Using Handheld Devices Use the following steps to receive waypoints from your Palm OS device. 1. Click the Exchange button on the toolbar. 2. Click Use Other Device to open the Exchange Wizard. 3. Under Select Device, select Palm OS. 4.
Page 396: Exchanging Information With A Pocket Pc Device
Sending a Handheld Map to a Pocket PC Device Use the Exchange Wizard to send maps you cut using the Handheld Export tab to your Pocket PC device. See Creating a Map Package to Send to a DeLorme Earthmate or PDA for more information.
Page 397: Sending Route Information To Your Pocket Pc Device
Using Handheld Devices 6. Under Export Map Source, select the map with the draw layer (Left or Right). 7. Under Export Data Zooms, select User Raster Data. 8. Choose the zoom ranges at which you want to view the data at on the handheld device.
Page 398: Sending Waypoints To Your Pocket Pc Device
XMap User Guide 7. From the Route drop-down list, select the route file that contains the route directions you want to send to your device. 8. Click Prepare for Sync. 9. Click OK to return to the Exchange Wizard. 10. Repeat the steps for each route you want to send to your device. 11.
Page 399 Using Handheld Devices 5. Select GPS Log from the Object Type drop-down list. 6. Click Next. 7. Under Source, select the GPS log you want to send to your handheld device from the GPS Log drop-down list. The logs are saved in the specified location display in the list.
Page 400: Receiving Waypoints From Your Pocket Pc Device
XMap User Guide Receiving Waypoints From Your Pocket PC Device Use the Exchange Wizard to receive waypoints created on your Pocket PC. Once imported, you can use the file in your mapping program. To Receive Waypoints From Your Pocket PC Device Use the following steps to receive waypoints from your Pocket PC device.
Page 401 Using Handheld Devices 7. Select the GPS log you want to receive from the GPS Log drop-down list. 8. Click Receive From Device. 9. Repeats the steps for each GPS log file you want to receive. 10. Click Finish. Tip You can also open the Exchange dialog by clicking the Exchange button on the GPS tab or the Handheld Export tab.
Page 402: Using Umpc And Small-Screen Devices
Using UMPC and Small-screen Devices Using UMPC and Small-screen Devices You can use your mapping application with small-screen devices, such as UMPCs, or Ultra Mobile PCs. The UMPC control is available in the Options menu. To turn UMPC mode on, click the Options menu arrow and click UMPC Mode to select the check box next to it.
Page 403: Using Netlink
Map Library Purchase Methods • Map Library subscription The most cost-effective method for purchasing datasets is an annual DeLorme Map Library subscription. For just $29.95 a year, you can download an unlimited number of our available datasets. • DeLorme Data Download Dollars certificate Included with your purchase is a certificate for $40 worth of data downloads.
Page 404 View and receive downloads and software updates. If you have an Earthmate® PN- Series GPS, you can also access firmware updates. Support Your connection to DeLorme — links to technical support, the forums, the DeLorme blogs, and more. You can also submit a map correction to us.
Page 405: Using Geotagger
Tagging an Image Once you successfully tag your digital images to a GPS log file or track file, you can view the points at which the photos were taken on the map in your DeLorme program. Before you begin, you must download the GPS log file or track file and digital photographs to your computer.
Page 406: Tagging Data
Once you successfully tag your data to a GPS log file or track file, you can view the points where the data was recorded on the map and in the Profile tab in your DeLorme program. Before you begin, you must download the GPS log file or track file and the data file [Suunto (*.sdf), Timex Trainer CSV (*.csv), or Generic CSV File (*.csv)] to your...
Page 407: Calculate The Timestamp Offset
Using GeoTagger can select only one track at a time. If you selected GPL File, in the GPS Data box, type the path and file name for the file or click Browse to search for the file on your computer. 7.
Page 408 XMap User Guide 2. Click the Draw tab and view your track or GPS log. 3. Find a point on the track or GPS log where you know you took a picture or recorded data. 4. Make a note of the time. 5.
Page 409: Sharing Online
Sharing Online Using Eartha Community Atlas Eartha Community Atlas is an interactive atlas where communities exchange their common experiences and location-based information using shared, customized, searchable maps. You can geoplace photos on a map, upload waypoints, upload and download tracks, and participate in forum discussions. You do not have to be registered or signed in to browse the website.
Page 410: Using The Xmap Api Command Window
XMap user interface. To Open the Command Window To open the command window: From the Start menu, point to Programs>DeLorme>XMap 6>Tools, and then click XMap API Command Window. The command window opens. To See a List of Commands and Parameters To see a list of available commands and their parameters, follow these steps: 1.
Page 411: Api Commands And Parameters
Parameters are separated by a space. • An optional parameter is indicated with brackets. Example: [data-zoom-step] • If your parameter includes spaces, use quotation marks. Example: "2 delorme dr, yarmouth, me" • You may have to complete further actions within the application. For example, if you run the quicksearch command with the parameter of Boston, the Find tab will open with a list of matches.
Page 412 Coordinate Formats. quicksearch Performs the search-term Boston QuickSearch "yarmouth, me" action on the See Performing a "2 delorme dr, Find tab. Basic Search for yarmouth, me" options. findshortcut Searches the search-term Type "route" as the keyboard search term. The list...
Page 413 GPS location to be used as the location. optimizeroute Creates a route start-location "2 delorme Dr, between the [stop-location(s)] yarmouth, me" specified start finish-location "portsmouth, nh" "4 and finish yawkey way, Boston, points, inserting MA"...
Page 414: Legal Information
Legal Information DeLorme XMap GIS Single-User License Agreement This is an Agreement between you, the end user, and DeLorme. By using the XMap 6 software (all titles and versions), data, and documentation (the “System”), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. The XMap 6 system consists of three possible software titles: XMap 6 Professional, XMap 6 GIS Editor, and XMap 6 GIS Enterprise Edition.
Page 415 GPS Receiver Link. You may use the System with a DeLorme GPS receiver or with any other GPS receiver recommended by DeLorme to display your approximate position on the screen, as described and with the limitations explained in the documentation.
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Page 429: Index
Index Assigning a Waypoint ID to a Custom Symbol ........280 3D Fix ....329, 337, 344, 350 Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts ..55 3DTQ Region Coverage ....41 Attaching a Database.....91 Attribute(s) .. 165, 167, 170, 171, 172, About GPS ......... 341 173, 180, 181, 182, 183, 187 Activating a Database ....93 Audio Controls ......
Page 430 Change Password......97 Clear Trail ........335 Changing Coordinate Grid Properties77 Clearing a Profile......306 Changing Draw Connection Properties Climbing Distance ....... 302 ..........78 Climbing Elevation ...... 302 Changing Draw Object Types ..249 Closing Existing WorkFiles .... 293 Changing How POIs Display on the COGO........
Page 431 Creating an XMap Web Site ..159 Deleting Projects......67 Creating Data for a Registered Image Deleting Your Entire Address Book. 224 ..........293 DeLorme OpenSpace Transfer Files 117 Creating Projects ......67 Descending Distance ....302 Creating Redline Edits....104 Descending Elevation....302 Creating Transfer Files ....70...
Page 432 Duplicate the Source Layer... 125 Exporting Track or Waypoint Files to GPX Files......... 242 Exporting Your Address Book ..225 Easting ........302 Edit Points Tool..... 33, 136 FAQs ..........3 Edit Tool ........33 File Preview........ 336 Editing a Contact In Your Address Book ........
Page 433 Index JPEG ...........19 Handheld .....354, 383, 388 Handheld Export ......354 Keyboard Shortcuts55, 57, 58, 59, 309 Heading........337 Keywords for Category Searches ... 215 Hidden Draw Tools ...... 238 Labeling a Draw Object ....258 Hide Route ......... 323 Labeling a Layer ......
Page 434 MapInfo........117 Panning the Map ....18, 335 MapNote ........267 Parks or Reserves ......41 MapShare ........36 Password ........97 MapTags Pasting a Bitmap into XSym..277 Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting ....... 218 Phone......226, 227, 231 Maximum Break......145 PhotoFlight........
Page 435 Index Range ........145 Route Avoid ....... 318 Raster Properties ......79 Route Directions ......317 Read Only ........182 Route Prefs ......319, 322 Recalculate When Off Route..329 Routing Data ........66 Receiving a GPS Log.....387, 392 Satellites ......339, 341 Receiving a Route ..381, 386, 391 Save as GPS Log File ....246, 326 Receiving a Track......
Page 436 Server User........87 Street Colors ........45 Setting Data to be Used as Routing String........172 Data.........66 Strip Maps ......... 194 Setting Minimum and Maximum Subscription .........99 Elevation......... 305 Subscriptions........96 Setting Units of Measure Preferences Sun/Moon ........340 ..........47 Supported Coordinate Formats..21 Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences .
Page 437 Index Use High-Contrast Colors ..... 329 Viewing Two Maps Simultaneously ...51 USGS Quad Line Connection ...77 Voice..343, 344, 345, 346, 350, 351 USGS Quadrangle Coverage ...41 Waypoint ........267 Using the Command Line ..107, 112 Waypoint ID ....... 280 Using the Transparency Option ..

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