Page 1 Street Atlas USA 2011 ® This user guide is a printable version of the Street Atlas USA Help system. When you are using Street Atlas USA,use the Help system to take advantage of links to related Help topics and tutorials.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started ......................1 Welcome to Street Atlas USA ..................1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................2 Helpful Tips ......................8 Activating Advanced/Simplified File Management ............11 Glossary Terms ..................... 12 Basic Functions ..................... 17 Zooming In and Out ....................17 Panning/Centering the Map ..................
Page 4 Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme ..............69 Creating a New Custom Scheme ................69 Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme ........... 69 Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ................71 Renaming a Custom Scheme .................. 71 Deleting a Custom Scheme ..................72 Importing a Custom Scheme ...................
Page 5 Table of Contents Creating Transfer Files ................... 81 Creating Transfer Files with Hyperlinked Files ............82 Importing Transfer Files ..................84 E-mailing a Transfer File ..................85 Printing ........................87 Printing a Map ....................... 87 Printing a Route and Directions ................88 Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map ...............
Page 6 Street Atlas USA 2011 Managing Datasets ....................125 Viewing Dataset Records ..................126 Creating a Route with XData Records ..............127 Geocoding or Moving a Record's Location ............... 127 Exporting Data ....................128 Printing XData Dataset Records ................129 Using the Draw Tools ....................131 Draw Overview ....................
Page 7 Table of Contents Placing a Routable Road, Line, Arc, or Spline at a Specific Location ......161 Joining and Breaking Linear Objects ............... 161 Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons ................162 Drawing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map ..........162 Editing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon ..............
Page 8 Street Atlas USA 2011 Saving a Route ....................194 Deleting a Route ....................195 Importing Routes ....................195 Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences ..........196 Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route..............197 Converting a Route to a GPS Log ................197 Using GPS ......................
Page 9 Tagging an Image ....................235 Calculate the Timestamp Offset ................236 Legal Information ....................237 ® Street Atlas USA 2011 Plus Single-User License Agreement ........237 Street Atlas USA 2011 Single-User License Agreement ..........241 Important Notices....................244 Index ........................251...
Page 11: Getting Started
• Additional information is available in the Technical Support section of our website. Visit www.delorme.com to view tutorials, search the forums, and more. Street Atlas USA Features The following features and more are available in Street Atlas USA and Street Atlas USA Plus: •...
Page 12: Frequently Asked Questions
Upgraders only: What happens to my map files when I upgrade? Your map files, draw files, route files, and log files are stored in the DeLorme Docs folder, usually found on the root of your computer's C: drive. They are not affected by an install or removal of DeLorme software.
Page 13 How do I import files from an earlier version of Street Atlas USA into this version? You can import map files, routes, and draw files from many other DeLorme mapping programs by using a drag-and-drop operation or by using the import function in Street Atlas USA.
Page 14 Street Atlas USA 2011 11. Under Files of Type, select the file type from the list. If the type is not listed, select All Files; for example, All Files (*.*). 12. Click the file to select it and then click Open. The imported draw layer displays in Street Atlas USA.
Page 15 Getting Started You can search for names or categories along your current route by doing an advanced search in the Find tab. You can then print your search results using the Along the Way print option. Use the following steps to search for a name/category along your current route and print the results: 1.
Page 16 Drawing Routable Roads on the Map. Note You can also report data corrections to DeLorme using the NetLink tab. • What is a map file? Street Atlas USA lets you save all of the work you have done in the mapping application as a single workspace so you can open it later.
Page 17 Getting Started Your route will fail to calculate if you create a route: • With a route start, stop, via, or finish point in an area that you have designated as a Route Avoid. • That includes route points outside the United States, Mexico, or Canada. •...
Page 18: Helpful Tips
Activating Advanced/Simplified File Management. 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: Map Files
Getting Started Find If you want to... Use this tip... Modify a Find search result Right-click a result item in the Find tab to add it as a 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 categories interest (such as a Chinese...
Page 20 Street Atlas USA 2011 Phone If you want to... Use this tip... Get all of the phone You can right-click the map on a road to view phone listings for a particular listings for that road. road. Note The Phone tab is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus.
Page 21: Activating Advanced/Simplified File Management
Getting Started Voice If you want to... Use this tip... Create new speech You can create a new speech recognition profile for each of recognition profiles your working environments (noisy, quiet) and users (your spouse or child) by clicking the Speech settings in the Windows Control Panel.
Page 22: Glossary Terms
Street Atlas USA 2011 3. To use advanced file management, click Advanced. To use simplified file management, click Simplified. 4. At the confirmation message, click OK. 5. You must restart Street Atlas USA to view the change in file management.
Page 23 Getting Started Bread crumb trail A set of dots that display on your computer screen to record your progress as you travel. Central Daylight Time Climbing Distance The total distance where the terrain is uphill. Climbing Elevation The amount of ascending vertical distance. Coordinates A set of numbers (e.g., latitude and longitude) used to identify the specific location of a point.
Page 24 Street Atlas USA 2011 Eastern Daylight Time Easting The measure of a position relative to the x-axis (horizontal) of a grid system. Elevation Gain The difference in elevation from the start of the profile to the end of the profile.
Page 25 Getting Started A record of the speed, direction, and route of travel as obtained via GPS. Logging Recording the speed, direction, and route traveled using GPS. Longitude The measure of a position on the surface of the earth east or west of the Prime Meridian in degrees, minutes, and seconds.
Page 26 Terrain Distance The 3-D distance of the profile accounting for elevation rise and descent. Third-party GPS device A GPS receiver manufactured by a company other than DeLorme, such as GARMIN, Magellan, Brunton, Lowrance, Trimble, and so forth. Time field When connected to a DeLorme GPS receiver, displays the Greenwich mean time.
Page 27: Basic Functions
Getting Started western half of Maine. When using one these coordinate systems, the current zone and coordinates east and north (the eastings and northings) of the zone origin are displayed. 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 28: Panning/Centering The Map
Street Atlas USA 2011 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 29: 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 on the Find tab to center the map on a particular location. •...
Page 30: Measuring Distance And Area
Street Atlas USA 2011 assemble a multipage map into a large 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.
Page 31: Chart Of Supported Coordinate Formats
Getting Started • 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 33: Searching Tips
Getting Started 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. Tips • Use punctuation as in the examples in the table below. •...
Page 34: Control Panel
Street Atlas USA 2011 • Route • Info • NetLink • Voice Control Panel The Control Panel, located to the right of the map view, displays information pertinent to the current map view and map cursor position. It also includes zoom and map pan buttons.
Page 35: Overview Map
Getting Started Overview Map The overview map is a small map in the lower-right corner of the screen that offers a wide- angle view of your current map view area. It is approximately three data zoom-levels out from the current map view. Tips •...
Page 36 Street Atlas USA 2011 GeoTagger Print Print Screen...
Page 37: Tutorials
Tutorials Tutorial: Use the E-Z Nav Route Wizard When using a GPS device with your DeLorme mapping application, the E-Z Nav route wizard works with NavMode to make trip planning to a single destination quick and easy.To use the E-Z Nav route wizard at any time while using Nav Mode, click the E-Z Nav button the top right corner of the map.
Page 38 Street Atlas USA 2011 Use the E-Z Nav route wizard to find a location In this tutorial, you are visiting DeLorme and want to find a good place to eat lunch. Step 1—Get ready You have already optimized Street Atlas USA for use with E-Z Nav (see orange box above).
Page 39 Step 3—Pick a search result The results show each restaurant with its distance from your location. Once you page through the list of results, you decide on Bruce's Burritos and note that it's 1.5 miles from DeLorme. Click Bruce's Burritos in the list.
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Page 41 Tutorials Step 4—View the result on the map On the details page, click View Map to view the location on the map before you route to it. The map displays the search result for 15 seconds and then reverts to the details page. You can close the map view at any time by clicking the E-Z Nav button in the top right corner of the map.
Page 42 Street Atlas USA 2011 Step 5—Create the route and start your trip Once you are back on the details page, click Create Route and start navigating!
Page 43: Tutorial: Find Points Of Interest On A Route
Tutorials Tutorial: Find Points of Interest on a Route Use GPS Radar to find the closest point of interest to your current location as you travel along a route. In this tutorial, you are creating a route on the toolbar and using NavMode to navigate with the route.
Page 44 Street Atlas USA 2011 Step 3—Start the GPS 1. Connect your GPS device to your portable computer. Ensure the speakers are turned on and loud enough for you to hear while driving. 2. Launch Street Atlas USA. 3. Make sure the NavMode button on the toolbar is on (appears indented).
Page 45: Tutorial: Plan A Long Distance Trip
Tutorials Tutorial: Plan a Long Distance Trip When you are using Street Atlas USA to plan a long trip, use the many features on the Route tab to customize your route. Before you leave on your trip Step 1—Create your route Create a route—there are several ways to do this.
Page 46 3. Click the GPS button on the toolbar to start your GPS. • If you are using a GPS device that is not a DeLorme Earthmate GPS device, you need to initialize • If your GPS location is not the same as the start location of your trip, you will be prompted to navigate with it or hide it.
Page 47 Tutorials Step 3—Start driving If you have set up speech recognition software, you can ask the computer questions like, "What is the next turn?" or "Where am I?" For more information, see Voice Overview. This view shows the beginning of our trip using NavMode.
Page 48: Tutorial: Share Maps
Street Atlas USA 2011 Tutorial: Share Maps MapShare lets you create static maps with or without route directions to send to your friends, family, and associates. Step 1—Open the MapShare Wizard Click the MapShare button on the toolbar to open the MapShare Wizard.
Page 49 Tutorials Step 4—Add a title or notes to the route map To add a title or notes to your route map, type the appropriate information in the text boxes and click Next.
Page 50 Street Atlas USA 2011 Step 5—Add notes to the directions Then, if you would like to add notes to display with your directions, type them in the Notes text box and click Next. Step 6—View upload confirmation A message informs you that your map has been uploaded successfully to the MapShare site.
Page 51 Tutorials Step 7—Preview or e-mail the route Click E-mail the MapShare Link for Your Route Map and Directions to e-mail a link of your route map and directions. This option is available only if an e-mail program is detected. If an e-mail program is not detected, copy and paste the link provided into your online e-mail program.
Page 52 Street Atlas USA 2011 Step 8—Exit the MapShare Wizard Click Close to exit the MapShare Wizard.
Page 53: Tutorial: Route With Xdata Points
Tutorials Tutorial: Route with XData Points This Help topic describes functionality that is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus. Once you import an XData dataset, you can use the data to create a route. Step 1—Import the dataset Import the dataset into the XData tab. For more information, see Importing Data.
Page 54 Street Atlas USA 2011 If you do not have the Auto calculate check box selected in the Route/New Edit tab, click the Go To button on the right side of the tab or click the Calculate button in the Route tab.
Page 55: 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 56 Street Atlas USA 2011 Indian Reservation (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7) Intermittent Water Land Military Area (at data zoom level 11) Military Area (at data zoom level 2 thru 10-7) Mine or Quarry Parks River/Stream Transitional Area, Lava, Salt Flats, or Mixed Barren...
Page 57 Map Legend National Capital (data zoom level 7 thru 10) National Capital (data zoom levels 2 thru 6) Point of Interest (smaller black square) Population Center Public Service Religious (buildings) Rest Area with Facilities (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11) Rest Area with Facilities (at data zoom level 12) Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11) Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom level 12)
Page 58 Street Atlas USA 2011 No Left Turn, North or East No Right Turn, South or West No Right Turn, North or East No Turn, South or West No Turn, North or East No Way...
Page 59: 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. Some toolbar options are grouped—you can show or hide groups of buttons. To modify the toolbar.
Page 60: To Save A Map File
If you made changes to a map file that is already open, the Save Changes dialog box opens to ask you if you want to save your changes. Note Map files have .saf extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Map Files. The Open File dialog box opens.
Page 61: To Start/Stop Your Gps Connection
Using the Toolbar Select an address book entry or your current GPS position from the Finish drop- down list. 3. Optional. If you want to add a stop or via to your route, click the Stop button or the Via button and then click the location on the map where you want to add or insert the stop or via.
Page 62: To Open The Map Library
To View Imagery You can view imagery, such as aerial and satellite imagery, within the program. This data is available separately from DeLorme and can be purchased through the NetLink tab in your program. Use the Imagery button and menu on the toolbar to turn imagery on and off, select...
Page 63: To Get Information About A Location
Using the Toolbar To Change the Raster Data Type 1. Click the arrow next to the Imagery button on the toolbar to open the Imagery menu. All of the connected, compatible raster data types are listed under the Show Roads and Show Imagery options.
Page 64: To Choose Options
Street Atlas USA 2011 Notes • You can also get information about a location using the right-click option. Just right- click the location and click Info. • The status bar (located above the tab area) displays draw object type, draw file...
Page 65: To Exchange Files With A Gps
Using the Toolbar To Exchange Files with a GPS Use the Exchange button on the toolbar (also on the GPS tab) to exchange objects such as waypoints, tracks, and routes with a third-party GPS device. The Exchange button is hidden by default;...
Page 66: To Print
Street Atlas USA 2011 To Print To print a map using the current settings in the Print tab, click the Print button on the toolbar. The Print button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar to open the menu and click Print.
Page 67: Customizing The Map And Tab Display
Customizing the Map and Tab Display Customizing the Interface You can customize the interface for your application by hiding the tab panel area and the Control Panel. If you optimized your installation for use with a netbook, you can turn Netbook Mode on or off.
Page 68 Street Atlas USA 2011 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. 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar.
Page 69: Customizing The Map Feature Preferences
Customizing the Map and Tab Display Connecticu Maine Missouri Carolina Virginia Maryland Nebraska North Washingto Illinois Dakota n DC Massachusett Indiana Hampshire Ohio West Virginia Iowa Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvan Wisconsin Kansas Minnesota New York Rhode Island South Dakota • County Borders View shaded outlines of U.S.
Page 70: Changing The Map Colors
Street Atlas USA 2011 • Select/clear the individual feature check box to show or hide that feature. • Click the small None button to the right of the Search Results window to show none of the features listed. • Click the small All button to the right of the Search Results window to display all of the features listed.
Page 71: Changing The Map Magnification Level
Customizing the Map and Tab Display 3. From the Map Colors drop-down list, select High-Contrast Colors to make the map display darker for improved in-vehicle visibility. Select Default Colors to use the standard display. 4. Click OK to accept the change and exit the Options dialog box. Click Apply to accept the change and keep working in the Options dialog box.
Page 72: Setting Units Of Measure Preferences
Street Atlas USA 2011 • The number of points of interest that displays is dependent on the basic map features you selected on the Map Features tab in the Options dialog box. For more information, see Displaying Basic Map Features.
Page 73 Customizing the Map and Tab Display • Any other place where coordinates display or print. Use the following steps to change how coordinate measurement units display. 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar. Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then, click Options to open the dialog box.
Page 74: Resizing The Map And Tab Areas
Street Atlas USA 2011 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then click Options. 2. Click the Display tab. 3. Select the bearing from the Bearing drop-down list. True North—The direction to the north pole. This is the default setting.
Page 75: Showing Or Hiding Tabs
Customizing the Map and Tab Display • Click the left arrow on the resize tool once to move the primary map 1/4 of the screen width. You can repeat this step until the secondary map is no longer visible. • Double-click the bar above the right arrow to show only the secondary map.
Page 76: Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences
1. Open Street Atlas USA, click the arrow next to the Options button the toolbar, and select Tab Manager from the menu. From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme> Street Atlas...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager. 2. Select the check box next to each tab you want to display in the program.
Page 77: Reordering The Tabs
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 > Street Atlas... > Tools and then click Tab Manager.
Page 78 Street Atlas USA 2011 From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme> Street Atlas...>Tools, and then click Tab Manager. 2. Click the tab you want to reorder to highlight it. 3. Click the up arrow or the down arrow to move the tab to the new position.
Page 79: Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Your application comes with the following DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes: • Desktop Mapping • In-vehicle Navigation You cannot edit DeLorme schemes, but 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 80 3. Select a custom scheme from the Scheme drop-down list. Note You cannot edit DeLorme schemes. 4. Select the List option. 5. From the Commands drop-down list, select the command grouping to which you want to assign shortcuts. If you want assign shortcuts to several groupings, select All Commands.
Page 81: 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 82: 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 83: Searching For Commands
Using Keyboard Shortcuts 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar. 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 you want to export from the Scheme drop-down list. 4.
Page 84 Street Atlas USA 2011 5. Click Reference Card. The list displays in your default Web browser and is sorted by the same column you selected in step 3. 6. Optional. Print the list from your Web browser. Print a reference card from your web browser •...
Page 85: Viewing Map Data
Viewing Map Data Saving Data to Your Hard Drive If you did not install the Street Atlas USA map data to your computer's hard drive during installation, you can do so anytime. Saving data to your hard drive makes it readily available and improves performance.
Page 86: Viewing Imagery
Street Atlas USA 2011 4. Click Done when finished. Note To remove a data source from the Data Locations list, select the data source and click Remove. Viewing Imagery Your purchase of Street Atlas USA entitles you to free imagery and data! For download...
Page 87: Using Map Files
As you create routes and draw layers, they are added to the currently selected map file. Map files are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Map Files. Each associated file is saved in its respective folder in the C:\DeLorme Docs directory. For example, a draw layer is saved in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw.
Page 88: Creating And Deleting Map Files
3. Click the Save button on the tab. Map Files have .saf extensions and are saved by default in the C:\DeLorme Docs\Map Files directory. Click File and then click Save As to rename the map file. Note You can also use the toolbar to create and save map files.
Page 89: Setting Which Map File Opens With Street Atlas Usa
Using Map Files 2. Click File and then click Open. Click the Open button on the tab. 3. Double-click the map file. The last saved map view for that map file displays. Click the map file to select it and then click Open. The last saved map view for that map file displays.
Page 90: Saving A Map File
Street Atlas USA 2011 Saving a Map File Use the Map Files tab to save each of your map files quickly and easily using one of the following methods: • Click File and then click Save or click the Save button If you have not saved the map file before, the Save File dialog box opens.
Page 91: Creating Transfer Files
Click the Save button . Map files have .saf extensions and are saved by default in the C:\DeLorme Docs\Map Files directory. Note Under the tree menu, you can use the check box next to each draw or route file to display or hide it in the current map view.
Page 92: Creating Transfer Files With Hyperlinked Files
Street Atlas USA 2011 C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files directory by default. Browse to another location if you want to save the file somewhere else. 5. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location. Note for regular Street Atlas USA users This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management.
Page 93 Using Map Files 4. Verify the Include Hyperlink Files for Transfer check box is selected. If you do not want to include hyperlink files in your transfer file, clear this check box and go to step 8. 5. Under File Options, select Maintain Directory Info to save the directory structure of the hyperlinked files.
Page 94: Importing Transfer Files
The Browse for Folder dialog box opens. 5. Select the folder where you want to save the hyperlinked files. C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files is the default location. Browse to another location if you want to save the file somewhere else. 6. Click OK.
Page 95: E-Mailing A Transfer File
Note Transfer files do not include map data. To E-mail a Transfer File This procedure creates an attachment file, but does not permanently save a file to C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files. Use the following steps to e-mail a transfer file. 1. Click the Map Files tab.
Page 97: Printing
Printing Printing a Map You can print a 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 Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map instructions.
Page 98: Printing A Route And Directions
Street Atlas USA 2011 • Street Atlas USA Plus only: Add text or graphics to your map • Street Atlas USA only: To add a title to a single-page map, select the Map Title check box and click Map Title to assign the title's text, font, and alignment.
Page 99: Adding Text Or Graphics To Your Map
Printing performed a find/category within current route search in the Advanced Find subtab. For more information, see Performing an Advanced Search. • Strip Maps–Provides detailed maps in the direction of travel of the route along with directions that appear in the map margin. Strip maps are not printed North Up like other printed maps.
Page 100 Street Atlas USA 2011 6. Type the text in the text box. To type more than one line of text, press SHIFT+ENTER on your keyboard to advance to another line. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard when finished typing your text.
Page 101 Printing 3. Under Layout Tools, click and hold the text and graphics button to reveal the hidden text and graphic tools. 4. Click the Scale Bar tool . All of the Scale Bar styles display to the right. 5. Select the check box to the left of the Scale Bar style options and then select the Scale Bar style.
Page 102: Aligning Text And Graphic Items On Your Map
Street Atlas USA 2011 6. Click the GIS Legend tool 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.
Page 103: Snapping Text And Graphic Items On Your Map
Printing Tips • To make multiple 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 104: Changing The Background Color Of A Printed Map
Street Atlas USA 2011 To Layer Multiple Text or Graphic Items on a Printed Map Use the following steps to layer multiple text or graphic items on the map. 1. Click the Print tab and then click the Map subtab.
Page 105: Manually Assembling A Multi-Page Map
Printing 6. Click OK. All map printouts print with a yellow background (or black if you are using High Contrast Colors). Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map After you have printed the sheets for your multi-page map, you are ready to assemble the map.
Page 106 Street Atlas USA 2011 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 107 Printing 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. 7. For each seam, fix the tape to the work surface, not on the sheet, so the tape is in alignment with the seam.
Page 108 Street Atlas USA 2011 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).
Page 109: Finding A Location On The Map
Finding a Location on the Map Find Overview There are four Find options you can use to search for and locate places and other map items. • QuickSearch–Search for places, addresses, cities/towns, ZIP/Postal Codes, and coordinate positions. If the item you are looking for is not recognized, the Advanced tab displays automatically.
Page 110: Performing A Basic Search
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 • The Book check box (under the Address Book buttons) must be selected to search for address book contacts.
Page 111: Performing An Advanced Search
Finding a Location on the Map The results list displays. Scroll or browse through the list of search results until you find the one you want to locate. To center an item on the map, double-click it or select it and then click Go To. A MapTag displays if the MapTags check box is selected.
Page 112 Street Atlas USA 2011 To Perform an Advanced Search Follow the steps below to use the advanced search function. 1. Click the Find tab and then click the Advanced subtab. Note This screen automatically displays if you performed an unsuccessful QuickSearch.
Page 113 Finding a Location on the Map recognized by the program and are based on your Display settings in the Options dialog box. 3. From the Within drop-down list, select an option. Available choices are based on what you selected as your Find type. Click a Within type in the following list for more information.
Page 114: Performing A Poi Search
Street Atlas USA 2011 blank. To see if a text box is optional, hold your cursor over the text box label or down arrow and read the ToolTip for that text box. 5. Click Search or press the ENTER key on your keyboard.
Page 115: Finding A Symbol By Its Name
Finding a Location on the Map Select an appropriate keyword from the Keywords drop-down list examples and history. 5. Type the distance you want to search in the Distance text box. Type the number of miles followed by "mi" — for example, 5 mi. 6.
Page 116 Street Atlas USA 2011 • To sort results by another column, click the column header. An arrow identifies the sort column. Click a second time to reverse the sort order. Note This feature is not available when in browse mode; see last item in this list.
Page 117: Keywords For Category Searches
Finding a Location on the Map 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. Keyword Samples The list below shows a few of the categories that expand to reveal sample keywords.
Page 118 Street Atlas USA 2011 Draw symbols XData objects (Street Atlas Plus only) GIS Layers Objects in non-DeLorme data Roads and Trails Bridge Exit Ferry Foot Trail Highway Hiking Interstate One Way Railroad Road Street Trail Tunnel Travel Amenities Airport Exit...
Page 119: Maptags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, And Deleting
Finding a Location on the Map • Use the word "or" in the Keywords text box to search for multiple categories. For example, "pizza" or "fast food." 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.
Page 120 Street Atlas USA 2011 • 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 121: 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 122: Manually Entering Address Book Information
Address Book Entry, and following steps 4–6 below. If you right-click the map at the location for the address book entry, some of the information, such as coordinates, street name, city, state, etc., automatically complete the Edit a DeLorme Address Book Entry dialog box.
Page 123: Editing A Contact In Your Address Book
Using Address Book Contacts 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. Notes • The address book has a 200-record limit.
Page 124: 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 125: Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts On The Map
You can resize the columns inside the Address Book dialog box. 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...
Page 126 5. Type the file name for your exported file in the File Name text box. 6. Select DeLorme Address Book (*.dab) or Comma-separated File (*.csv) from the Save as Type drop-down list. DeLorme Address Book files retain all of their information and can be imported into compatible DeLorme programs. Comma- separated files do not contain coordinate information.
Page 127: Searching For Phone Book Listings
An asterisk (*) before the name in a search result indicates a Do Not Call preference The person or business listed has registered a preference to not be solicited by telephone (as provided by law). DeLorme products cannot be relied upon as a method for legal compliance with state and federal regulations. A number is flagged as Do Not Call if at least one of the following is true: The phone number is unlisted.
Page 128 Street Atlas USA 2011 Note Customers paying for non-published service desire complete privacy of their phone number, which means it is not published in the phone book and is unavailable from directory assistance. Non-published numbers are not available in Phone Data.
Page 129 Searching for Phone Book Listings Text Box Name Name searches do not require punctuation. Type the last name first. The Phone tab recognizes partial last names. You may get better results (for longer names or if you are unsure of the spelling) if you only type a portion of the name.
Page 130: Finding Phone Book Listings For A Specific Road
An asterisk (*) before the name in a search result indicates a Do Not Call preference. The person or business listed has registered a preference to not be solicited by telephone (as provided by law). DeLorme products cannot be relied upon as a method for legal compliance with state and federal regulations. A...
Page 131 Searching for Phone Book Listings number is flagged as Do Not Call if at least one of the following is true: The phone number is unlisted. Unlisted phone numbers allow customers to have their phone number be available from directory assistance but not published in any phone directories.
Page 132 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 133: Using Xdata
Using XData XData Overview • XData is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus. • Supported file formats include: • Microsoft® Access (.mdb, .mdw, and .mda) • Microsoft Excel (.xls) • Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf) • dBase (.dbf) • Text files (.txt, .csv, .tab, and .asc) •...
Page 134 Street Atlas USA 2011 To Import a Database Use the following steps to import a database into the current map file. 1. Click the XData tab. Each dataset included in the current map file is listed under Available Datasets. Note If the check box is selected, it indicates that the dataset is displayed on the map.
Page 135: Managing Datasets
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 136: Viewing Dataset Records
Street Atlas USA 2011 that dataset. Note To geoplace those records again, click GeoCode or right-click the records and select GeoCode Record(s). • Center the map on a particular record by double-clicking the first column of the record or by selecting the record and clicking Go To.
Page 137: Creating A Route With Xdata Records
Using XData To select a block of records, press the SHIFT key while clicking the record at  the beginning of the block, and then click the record at the end of the block. All of the records are selected. •...
Page 138: Exporting Data
Street Atlas USA 2011 1. Click the XData tab. 2. Click Query. 3. Select the dataset you want to view from the Use Dataset drop-down list. 4. Select Records by Placement from the Table Display drop-down list. 5. Select All Placed Records from the Record Placement drop-down list.
Page 139: Printing Xdata Dataset Records
To export your dataset as a text file, make sure the Export to Text File option is selected. Type the file name in the File text box and click Save. Exported files have a .txt extension and are saved by default in the C:\DeLorme Docs\Datasets. Printing XData Dataset Records XData is available only in Street Atlas USA Plus.
Page 140 Street Atlas USA 2011 Option Action Print Column Displays column names on each printed page. Clear Names the check box to have no column names display. First Page Only Displays column names on the first page only. This option is unavailable if the Print Column Names check box is cleared.
Page 141: Using The Draw Tools
You can save draw objects in a single draw file or in multiple draw files. • Draw files are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw with the default name; for example, DrawLayer#.an1, with # indicating the number order in which the file was created. You can rename draw files to better identify your specific information.
Page 142 Street Atlas USA 2011 What is a Draw Object? 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 map file.
Page 143 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 144: Viewing Hidden Draw Tools
Street Atlas USA 2011 Note for regular Street Atlas USA users Some of the information in this Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management. Advanced file management allows you to save multiple routes and draw layers in a single map file. With simplified file management, you can save only one route and/or draw layer in a single map file.
Page 145: Saving A Draw File
Using the Draw Tools A draw file is automatically created when you add a draw object to the map and there are no draw files of that type included in or contained in the current map file. You can control the creation of new draw files in the draw file editing area. To Create a New Draw File Use the following steps to create a new draw file.
Page 146: Deleting A Draw File
Street Atlas USA 2011 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. Note for regular Street Atlas USA users This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management.
Page 147: Hiding Draw Files
Using the Draw Tools Hiding Draw Files You can hide draw files you created. This removes from view all the draw objects in that file without permanently deleting them. To Hide a Draw File Use the following steps to hide a draw file. 1.
Page 148: Exporting Draw Files To Text Files
Street Atlas USA 2011 7. Click File and then click Save to save the changes you made to the draw file. 8. Click Done to return to the main Draw tab area. To Lock a Draw File Use the following steps to lock a draw file.
Page 149: Exporting Track Or Waypoint Files To Gpx Files
The Export Draw File dialog box opens. 6. Browse to a directory in which to save the file or use the default destination of C:\DeLorme Docs\Export. 7. Select GPX File from the Save as Type drop-down list. 8. Type a name for the file in the File name text box. The default name is DrawExport.
Page 150: 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 151 Lat/Lon Text File Draw objects display with the current symbol and line style selections. GPS Log File (.gpl) Any DeLorme product that Line or waypoint object displays supports GPS tracking with the current line preferences. GPX File (.gpx) DeLorme product or third-...
Page 152: Formatting A Text File To Import As A Draw File
Street Atlas USA 2011 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...
Page 153: Copying A Map Line To A Draw File
BEGIN CIRCLE BEGIN CIRCLE LAT, LON, Radius 43.807662,- 70.163935,0.114611 Symbol BEGIN SYMBOL BEGIN SYMBOL LAT, LON, Name, Symbol 43.807662,- Name 70.163935,DeLorme, Blue MapNote BEGIN NOTE BEGIN NOTE LAT, LON, Text 43.807662,- 70.163935,DeLorme Text Label BEGIN TEXT BEGIN TEXT LAT, LON, Text 43.807662,-...
Page 154: Saving A Track As A Gps Log
Street Atlas USA 2011 Note for regular Street Atlas USA users This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management. Advanced file management allows you to save multiple routes and draw layers in a single map file. With simplified file management, you can save only one route and/or draw layer in a single map file.
Page 155 Using the Draw Tools 3. Click to select the file that includes the contents you want to view. 4. Click More. The tab area increases in height and the file contents table displays. The information that displays in the table is dependent on the file type that is selected. •...
Page 156: Copying A Draw File
Street Atlas USA 2011 Note for regular Street Atlas USA users This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management. Advanced file management allows you to save multiple routes and draw layers in a single map file. With simplified file management, you can save only one route and/or draw layer in a single map file.
Page 157: Changing Draw Object Types
Using the Draw Tools Changing Draw Object Types When you add a draw object to the map, a draw file is automatically created that includes that object. The draw file type varies depending on the draw object that was created. Draw Object Type Draw File Type Routable Road...
Page 158: Renaming A Draw File
Street Atlas USA 2011 Note for regular Street Atlas USA users This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file management. Advanced file management allows you to save multiple routes and draw layers in a single map file. With simplified file management, you can save only one route and/or draw layer in a single map file.
Page 159: Copying A Draw Object From One Draw File To Another
Using the Draw Tools Copying a Draw Object From One Draw File to Another You can copy draw objects from one draw file to another using the right-click feature in the draw file list. Copying retains the draw object in the original draw file while placing a copy of it in a selected draw file.
Page 160: Using Draw Objects
Street Atlas USA 2011 To Move a Draw Object to a Different Draw File Use the following steps to move a draw object. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click File to open the draw file editing area. All the files you have created display in a table. A draw file with a selected check box displays on the map.
Page 161: Moving Draw Objects
Using the Draw Tools 6. To move the copied object, use the table below. If the draw object is a... Then... Routable Road, Track, Line, Press and hold the SHIFT Arc, Spline, Polygon, key on your keyboard and Rectangle, Circle, or drag the object to the new MapNote location.
Page 162: Renaming A Draw Object
Street Atlas USA 2011 MapNote To move the entire MapNote, press and hold the SHIFT key on your keyboard and drag the object to the new location, or position your cursor between the MapNote text and the anchor and drag the entire MapNote to the desired location.
Page 163: Deleting Draw Objects
Using the Draw Tools 6. The file name area activates. Type the file name and press the ENTER key on your keyboard. To Rename a Draw Object on the Map Use the following steps to rename a draw object on the map. Open the map file that contains the draw object you want to rename.
Page 164: Snapping Draw Objects
Street Atlas USA 2011 To select multiple draw objects, click the Select tool , drag a box over the draw objects you want to delete. 3. Click the Delete button in the Draw dialog area. Press the DELETE key on your keyboard.
Page 165: Adding Points To Draw Objects
Using the Draw Tools Tip To undo a draw object snap, click Undo to undo the last action. If you decide not to undo the last action, click Redo. Notes • Do not snap one end point of an arc to the other end point in the same arc. •...
Page 166: Labeling A Draw Object
Street Atlas USA 2011 2. Click the Select tool and click the draw object you want to edit. A box displays around the line indicating it is active. The shape points of the linear objects display as small, magenta squares.
Page 167: Routable Roads, Tracks, Lines, Arcs, And Splines
Using the Draw Tools Routable Roads, Tracks, Lines, Arcs, and Splines Drawing Routable Roads on the Map The Routable Road tool allows you to add a new road to a draw layer in the current map file. You can then incorporate any new roads you add to a route when you create a route.
Page 168 Street Atlas USA 2011 third point, placed between the first two, determines the radius of the arc and fixes the arc in place. • Use splines to add map features that contain curves. You can draw splines with varied line colors, weights, and styles, including lines that reflect actual map line types.
Page 169: Drawing A Track On The Map
Using the Draw Tools Drawing a Track on the Map You can add tracks to the map and adjust their line style, color, width, and display them with map line features. To Draw a Track Use the following steps to draw a track. 1.
Page 170: Editing A Track
Street Atlas USA 2011 • The shape points used to create the line object display as small, magenta squares. 5. Perform any of the following edits to the line object: • To edit any label on the line object, select it twice, then type the label in the text box that displays next to the line object.
Page 171: Placing A Routable Road, Line, Arc, Or Spline At A Specific Location
Using the Draw Tools • Select the Coordinate or the Distance and Bearing/Angle option and edit their numbers. Click Apply to initiate the changes. 6. Click Done to finish your edit. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. Click outside the object's active box on the map. Placing a Routable Road, Line, Arc, or Spline at a Specific Location You can place any line object (routable road, line, arc, or spline) at a specific coordinate...
Page 172: Circles, Rectangles, And Polygons
Street Atlas USA 2011 2. Click the Select tool , press and hold the SHIFT key on the keyboard, and select any lines, arcs, or splines you want to join. Click the Select tool and drag a box around the linear objects you want to join.
Page 173: Editing A Circle, Rectangle, Or Polygon
Using the Draw Tools To Draw a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon Use the following steps to add circles, rectangles, or polygons to the map. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click and hold the Polygon/Rectangle/Circle tool to view its hidden options.
Page 174: Placing A Circle, Rectangle, Or Polygon On The Map
Street Atlas USA 2011 3. If the object you want to edit is not in the active draw file, click File and select the draw file from the draw file dialog area. Then, click Done. The Draw dialog area displays.
Page 175: Waypoints, Symbols, Mapnotes, Text Labels, And Images
Using the Draw Tools appropriate coordinates or numbers for the rectangle's upper-left corner point into the corresponding text boxes to the right of the fill options box. To place a polygon on the map, select the Coordinate option or use the Distance and Bearing/Angle option in conjunction with the Coordinate option, and enter the appropriate coordinates or numbers for the first polygon point into the corresponding text boxes to the right of the fill options box.
Page 176 Street Atlas USA 2011 Notes These steps describe how to add Draw MapNotes. To show/delete Route MapNotes, Setting Your Routing Preferences. You can also add a MapNote by right-clicking the map on the point you want to label, pointing to Add MapNote, and then selecting a MapNote option.
Page 177: Editing A Waypoint, Symbol, Mapnote, Text Label, Or Image
Using the Draw Tools 3. Type the name or phrase into the Label field. The coordinates or distance and bearing/angle numbers of the location appear in the corresponding Coordinate or Distance and Bearing/Angle text boxes. 4. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard or click the map outside of the object's active area when you are finished.
Page 178: Placing A Waypoint, Symbol, Text Label, Or Image At A Specific Location
Street Atlas USA 2011 To Edit a Point Object Use the following steps to edit a waypoint, symbol, MapNote, text label, or image. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click the Select tool and then click the point object on the map twice.
Page 179: Moving And Deleting Draw Mapnotes
Using the Draw Tools 5. If you are placing a text label, enter the text and press the ENTER key on your keyboard or click the map outside of the text label active area when you are finished. Moving and Deleting Draw MapNotes You can add your own MapNotes to a map.
Page 180: 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 181: Creating A New Symbol
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 182: Editing A Symbol
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 183: Finding A Custom Symbol
Using the Draw Tools 6. Use the tools in the Draw Tool Box and under Transparency 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 184: 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 185: 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 186: Dragging A Bitmap Into Xsym
Symbol Editing Grid. Any edits done in one view are mirrored in the other view. 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.
Page 187: 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 188: 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 189: Anchor Position
Using the Draw Tools 7. Click the Select Color tool The pointer changes to a dropper tool. 8. Select the color on the symbol you want to appear transparent. The Transparent Color display box updates with the selected color, and the Image Preview displays the chosen color area as transparent.
Page 190: Creating A New Symbol Set
Symbol Sets Creating a New Symbol Set Symbols created in DeLorme XSym are saved within a symbol set (.dim file) which can contain up to 250 symbols. To Create a New Symbol Set Use the following steps to create a new symbol set.
Page 191 Select the Symbol tool 3. Under Symbols, select the symbol set from the drop-down list. The DeLorme XSym dialog box opens. The symbol selection for the new symbol set displays under Symbols in Set and the Symbol Editing Grid displays the first symbol...
Page 193: Routing
Routing Creating a Route You can create a road route using the Route tab, right-click feature, or the toolbar. Once you create a route, you can use the Route tab to view route directions, edit a route, and display routes on a map. Routes are calculated using the default routing preferences.
Page 194: Adding And Inserting Stops And Vias
Street Atlas USA 2011 The Book check box (underneath the Address Book buttons in the Find tab) must be selected to search for address book contact names. 6. Select a calculation method — the program adjusts the default calculation values based on your selection: Driving–Use this method to calculate the route when you are driving a...
Page 195 Routing • Add stops or vias to follow a route in a particular order. • Insert stops or vias to arrange them geographically in the route. Tips • Turn off Auto Calculate when you are adding many stops and vias. •...
Page 196 Street Atlas USA 2011 Click the Calculate button on the toolbar. If the Auto check box is not selected, right-click the route, point to Manage Route, and click Calculate Road Quickest, or Calculate Road Shortest. Note If the program is unable to find an exact match for the item that you typed, a dialog box opens with a list of the closest matches.
Page 197: Changing The Routing Method
Routing Click the Calculate button on the toolbar. If the Auto check box is not selected, right-click the route, point to Manage Route, and click Calculate Road Quickest, or Calculate Road Shortest. Note If the program is unable to find an exact match for the item that you typed, a dialog box opens with a list of the closest matches.
Page 198: Viewing Route Directions
Street Atlas USA 2011 Viewing Route Directions After you create a route, you can view the accompanying route directions. To View the Route Directions Use the following steps to view the route directions. 1. Click the Route tab and then click Directions to open the Route Directions dialog area.
Page 199: Saving Route Directions As Text
Routing • Select the Show Measurement check box to display measurement information for your draw object as your draw it on the map. 5. If you selected the Circle tool, click the location for the circle's center on the map and drag away from center to set the radius for the circle.
Page 200: Editing A Route
Street Atlas USA 2011 To Set Your Routing Preferences Use the following steps to set your routing preferences. 1. Click the Route tab and then click the Advanced subtab. 2. Click Route Prefs to display the Route Preferences dialog area.
Page 201 Routing Tips • Zoom in to set accurate points for your route. • Use the right-click option for routing. Just right-click the route, stop, or via, point to Manage Route, and click the applicable option. To Edit a Route To edit a route, click the Route tab and then click the Advanced subtab. Select the route from the Name drop-down list box.
Page 202: Editing Roads
Street Atlas USA 2011 Editing Roads You can change the characteristics of any road on a map to: • Two Way • One Way N or E • No Left Turn N or E • No Right Turn N or E •...
Page 203: Moving Route Mapnotes
Routing click) next to the route point you want to create a comment for. The information you type in the Comments field for that point is placed in a Comments MapNote when you selected to show it on the map. •...
Page 204: 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. To Save a Route Using the Route Tab Use the following steps to save a route using the Route tab.
Page 205: Deleting A Route
This note does not apply to Street Atlas USA Plus users. Importing Routes Routes can be imported from many other DeLorme mapping programs using the Route tab. To Import an Existing Route Using the Route Tab Use the following steps to import an existing route using the Route tab.
Page 206: Setting Your End Of Day And Fuel Break Preferences
Street Atlas USA 2011 Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences You can schedule end of day and fuel breaks along a route by using the Plan Trip option in the Route tab. You can schedule end of day breaks according to the miles (or other distance unit selected in Map Display) or hours driven and you can schedule fuel breaks according to your current fuel level, your vehicle's fuel consumption rate, and so on.
Page 207: Estimating The Fuel Cost Of Your Route
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 209: Using Gps
Using GPS GPS Overview Using your DeLorme application, a portable computer, and your GPS receiver, you can display a "bread crumb trail" to track your progress as you travel. You have two ways to use GPS in your mapping application: •...
Page 210 Street Atlas USA 2011 Click Use Map Center to set the coordinates to the latitude and longitude of the current map center. • Update the date/time options You can use the date and time on your computer or you can change the date and time settings used by the GPS device to those of your choice.
Page 211 Earthmate. When the check box is cleared, the LED does not display. To Initialize Your GPS Receiver If you are using a non-DeLorme Earthmate GPS receiver, you must initialize it before you use it. The initializing process can take several minutes before the program detects the correct communications (COM) port and updates the current settings.
Page 212: Using Navmode Or Gps Tab View
Street Atlas USA 2011 Note The Settings text box automatically displays the default settings for the selected device. 5. 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 213: Tracking A Route With Gps
Using GPS NavMode Display • Next Turn—The distance to the next turn, based on the units selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box. • Dist to Finish—The distance to the finish point on your route, based on the units selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
Page 214 Street Atlas USA 2011 you selected the Auto Back on Track check box or if you selected the Recalculate When Off Route check box in the GPS Settings. To ensure this does not occur, clear these check boxes or delete the routes you do not want to recalculate.
Page 215: Getting Back On Track When Off Course
GPS tab in the Options dialog box. If you have a GPS device from a manufacturer other than DeLorme, you must initialize it before you travel. 1. Connect your GPS device to your computer and click the GPS button in the toolbar.
Page 216 Street Atlas USA 2011 type the new location in the box. The more information you provide, the narrower the search results will be. Click the search location you want to use. 3. Click the search category. Results are listed in order of distance from the location you are searching and an arrow shows the direction from your location.
Page 217: 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.
Page 218: Previewing A Gps Log File
Log files have .gpl extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\GPSLogs. 5. Click Open. 6. Click the Play button to begin playing back your log.
Page 219: Viewing File Details For A Gps Log
Using GPS 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. 5.
Page 220: Monitoring Gps Satellite Information
Street Atlas USA 2011 Coordinates/Elevation Coordinates–The coordinate fields display based on the units selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box. Elevation–Displays the current elevation if the GPS status is 3-D and is based on the selected Units preference. Elevation can be displayed with a 2-D status;...
Page 221: Dilution Of Precision
Satellite Listing information is only available for DeLorme receivers and NMEA-compatible receivers. 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.
Page 222: Viewing Sun And Moon Information
DeLorme GPS Devices–DeLorme GPS devices work with DeLorme software programs. • 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 Windows Device Manager.
Page 223: About Gps
Using GPS About GPS What is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) applies modern technology to the ancient basics of navigation. The U.S. Department of Defense has developed and launched a series of positioning satellites in an orbiting constellation. These satellites are used as reference points much the same way stars have been used in conventional navigation.
Page 225: Using Small-Screen Devices
Your Street Atlas license allows you to install a copy of the software on a portable device in addition to your computer. Please see the license agreement for your software for further information: Street Atlas USA 2011 Plus Single-User License Agreement Street Atlas USA 2011 Single-User License Agreement...
Page 227: 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. Voice Options Click a link to learn more about the Voice tab in the Options dialog box: •...
Page 228: Activating And Monitoring Speech Recognition
Street Atlas USA 2011 • Speech Recognition Tips • Changing Voice Output • Voice Preferences Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition To use voice navigation, you must have a 2-D or 3-D GPS fix and a route calculated. Use the Voice tab to view status information about your microphone and the list of available voice commands.
Page 229: Training The Speech Recognition Engine
Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition Training the Speech Recognition Engine To use voice navigation, you must have a 2-D or 3-D GPS fix and a route calculated. You should train the speech recognition engine to provide good speech recognition results. Before training, ensure your microphone is active and the speech recognition feature is on.
Page 230: Voice Commands
Street Atlas USA 2011 on your computer, browse to the Control Panel and double-click the Speech icon to open the Speech Properties dialog box. • To increase the likelihood of correct speech recognition, on the Voice Settings tab in the Options dialog box, select the Commands start with check box and then type the appropriate word/phrase in the text box (if using a single word, use a word with more than one syllable).
Page 231 Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition Directions. Speaks the next turn, next stop, finish, name, time, and distance. Displays the Directions subtab in the Route tab. Where am I? Speaks current route segment, heading, speed, town, county, and state. Coordinates. Speaks the coordinate of your current location.
Page 232 Street Atlas USA 2011 Previous map. Displays the previous map. Go back. GPS Tab Commands The following table shows GPS voice commands. If there is a keyboard shortcut available, it is listed after the command. Spoken Command Response Start GPS. (CTRL+G) Starts GPS tracking.
Page 233: 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 234: Changing Voice Output
Street Atlas USA 2011 to reduce the chances of an unexpected command recognition. When choosing a phrase, make sure that it is more than one syllable. The phrases "computer" or "Simon Says" work well. But the simple word "map" probably will not.
Page 235: Voice Preferences
Speech Profile Training–Opens Voice Training Wizard to train the engine to recognize your speech patterns. This process may take 10–15 minutes to complete. • DeLorme Training–Opens an abbreviated version of the Voice Training Wizard. This dialog trains the system on DeLorme voice commands. •...
Page 236: Voice Prompts
Street Atlas USA 2011 Voice Prompts Directions (spoken first or alone) Proceed… Continue straight... Bear right… Bear left… Turn right… Turn left… Turn hard right… Turn hard left… Go east… Go west… Go north… Go northeast… Go northwest… Go south…...
Page 237: Exchanging Information With A Third-Party Gps Device
Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS Device Sending Route Information Third-party GPS If you have a compatible GPSdevice, you can use the Exchange Wizard to send route points or route directions to your device. To Send Route Points Use the following steps to send route points to your device. 1.
Page 238: Sending Tracks
Street Atlas USA 2011 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. Not all devices support starting points. For more information, see your device manual.
Page 239: Receiving A Route
Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS Device 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. For more information, see your device manual.. 3.
Page 240: Receiving A Track
Street Atlas USA 2011 Tip You can also open the Exchange Wizard by clicking the Exchange button on the GPS tab. Receiving a Track Third-party GPS If you have a compatible GPSdevice, you can use the Exchange Wizard to receive tracks created on your device.
Page 241 Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS 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 243: Using Netlink
Using NetLink NetLink NetLink is an online portal within Street Atlas USA®. You must have an Internet connection to use NetLink. To get help with NetLink, click the blue Help button on the NetLink tab.
Page 245: Using Geotagger
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 246: Calculate The Timestamp Offset
Street Atlas USA 2011 8. Under Time Offset, if the time on your camera differed from actual time when you recorded the data, calculate the offset, type the actual time in the Matching GPS Time text box. 9. Click Next.
Page 247: Legal Information
2011 Plus Single-User License ® Agreement This is an Agreement between you, the end user, and DeLorme. By using the Street Atlas USA 2011 Plus software, data and documentation (the “System”), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
Page 248 Web site map images derived from the System, provided that you include the Legend indicated below and that you provide a link to the DeLorme Web site at www.delorme.com from any page featuring a DeLorme map image. If you subcontract a web developer to display map images said web developer must purchase a license.
Page 249 Data. Limited Warranty on Media. DeLorme warrants that the media on which the System is furnished shall, for a period of sixty (60) days from date of receipt (the "Warranty Period"), be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use.
Page 250 DeLorme may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason, including, but not limited to, if DeLorme finds that you have violated any of the terms of this Agreement or that you have attempted to exceed the licensed uses in any way. Termination will be effective upon written notice to you.
Page 251: Street Atlas Usa 2011 Single-User License Agreement
Legal Information Street Atlas USA 2011 Single-User License Agreement This is an Agreement between you, the end user, and DeLorme. By using the Street Atlas USA 2011 software, data, and documentation (the "System") you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
Page 252 Web site map images derived from the System, provided that you include the Legend indicated below and that you provide a link to the DeLorme Web site at www.delorme.com from any page that shows a DeLorme map image. If you subcontract a web developer to display map images, said Web developer must purchase a license.
Page 253 DeLorme may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, if DeLorme finds that you have violated any of the terms of this Agreement or that you have attempted to exceed the licensed uses in any way. Termination will be effective upon written notice to you.
Page 254: Important Notices
Termination is in addition to and not in lieu of any other remedies available to DeLorme. All provisions relating to property rights shall survive termination. You are not authorized to transfer your rights under this Agreement.
Page 255 Legal Information 7013 (OCT 1988), as applicable, or FAR 12.212(a), FAR 52.227-14 or FAR 52.227-19, as applicable. Copyright © 2010 DeLorme. Curl License Copyright © 1996-2010, Daniel Stenberg, <daniel@haxx.se> All rights reserved. Permission to use, copy, modify, and distribute this software for any purpose with or without fee is hereby granted, provided that the above copyright notice and this permission notice appear in all copies.
Page 256 Street Atlas USA 2011 * Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution. * Neither the name of the Autodesk, Inc. nor the names of its contributors may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written permission.
Page 257 Legal Information 1. The above copyright notices and this permission notice (which includes the disclaimer below) shall be included in all copies or substantial portions of the Software. 2. The name of a copyright holder shall not be used to endorse or promote products derived from the Software without specific prior written permission.
Page 258 Street Atlas USA 2011 GDAL Proj4 License Copyright © 2000, Frank Warmerdam Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person obtaining a copy of this software and associated documentation files (the "Software"), to deal in the Software without restriction, including without limitation the rights to use, copy, modify, merge,...
Page 259 Legal Information GDAL pcraster Format License Copyright © 1997-2003, Utrecht University All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: * Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
Page 260 Street Atlas USA 2011 incidental, consequential, special or exemplary damages or lost profit resulting from any use or misuse of this data. As required by 17 U.S.C. 403, third parties producing copyrighted works consisting predominantly of the material appearing in NWS Web pages must provide notice with such work(s) identifying the NWS material incorporated and stating that such material is not subject to copyright protection.
Page 261: Index
Index Centering Routes on the Map ..... 193 3D Fix .... 27, 35, 199, 209, 218, 224 Centering the Map ......18 Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact ........112 About GPS ........213 Changing Draw Object Types ..... 147 Activating Speech Recognition ...
Page 262 Street Atlas USA 2011 Custom Symbols ......170 Entering Address Book Information ..112 Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ..71 Estimate Fuel Breaks ......196 Customizing the Map Feature Preferences Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route 197 ............. 59 Exchange Wizard ..
Page 263 Index Horizontal Resize Tool ......64 MapTags Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting ........109 Image ....19, 165, 174, 175, 176 Measure ........55, 62 Importing a Bitmap ......174 Microphone....... 218, 225 Importing a Custom Scheme ....72 Monitoring GPS Satellite Information .. 210 Importing Existing Address Book Information ........
Page 264 Street Atlas USA 2011 Setting Units of Measure Preferences ..62 Recalculate When Off Route ....199 Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences ........196 Receiving a Route ......229 Setting Your Routing Preferences ..189 Receiving a Track ......230 Share Maps ........
Page 265 Index Vertical Resize Tool ......64 Waypoint ........165 Vias ..........184 Waypoint ID ........171 Viewing File Details for a GPS Log ..209 WaypointLayer ......... 134 Viewing Hidden Draw Tools ....134 Welcome Screen ........ 79 Viewing Route Directions ....188 ZIP/Postal Codes ........

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