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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. Click Open.
6. Click File and then click File Preview.
The map centers on your log location.
Viewing File Details for a GPS Log
If you want more information about your GPS log than just seeing where you've been on the
map, the File Details option in the GPS Log subtab can give you a variety of information
about your journey.
For even more specific information about your log, simply
then right-click a specific GPS point on the map to learn the date and time the point was
obtained as well as the speed, bearing, elevation, and GPS status for that particular point.
To View File Details for a GPS Log
Use the following steps to view log file details.
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. Select the file you want to view details for and then click Open.
5. Click File and then click File Details.
A dialog box shows information about your log.
6. Click OK to exit the dialog box.
Monitoring Your GPS Status
Once you initialize your GPS and begun tracking, you can continue to monitor the status of
your GPS connection and other information. Status information accuracy is affected by
speed (3 mph or more) and your GPS status. 3-D status provides the most accurate
information.
To Monitor Your GPS Status in GPS Tab View
Speed and Heading
play back
or
Speed–Displays the speed you are
traveling based on the
selected on the Display tab in the
Options dialog box.
Heading–Displays the direction you are
traveling as degrees T (True North) or M
(Magnetic North) based on the bearing
selected on the
Units
Display tab in the Options dialog box.
Heading is provided as a numerical
value as well as a compass direction.
Using GPS
preview
your log and
units
you
area on the
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