Welcome To Xmap 7; Key Features - DeLorme XMap 7 GIS Getting Started Manual

Welcome to XMap 7

Thank you for your purchase. XMap
navigation tools that meet all of your mapping needs in a single, easy-to-use package.
In this Getting Started Guide, you will learn about:
• Key XMap features
• The XMap family of products
• Installing and modifying XMap
• Upgrading from a previous version of XMap
• Migrating your data from another DeLorme product or GIS product
• Installing XMap datasets
• Troubleshooting
This is a reference guide. For detailed instructions for using XMap, see the XMap Help—
open XMap, click the Help button
a printable User Guide on our website is also available from the Help menu.
ATTENTION!!! Important Information for Existing DeLorme Software Users
If you are migrating existing data from XMap 5.x or earlier, see the XMap Help topic
Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Folder.

Key Features

Embedded Documents and XMap Forms
XMap includes two features for field data collection and management:
• Embedded Documents–
files in your database and associate them with your GIS records. You can view, edit, or
replace files by clicking on the map or in the Datasheet view of GIS Attributes.
• XMap Forms (sold separately)–
records in your GIS layer using a customized dialog box alongside your map.
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offers a unique combination of GIS, GPS, and
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on the toolbar, and then click Help Topics. A link to
Store images, rich text documents, spreadsheets, and other
Easily create, display, or change the attributes of