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Getting Started Guide
Copyright © 2009 DeLorme.
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  • Page 1 LORME XMap 6 GIS ® Getting Started Guide Copyright © 2009 DeLorme. Use subject to license agreement.
  • Page 2 • Transfer any map from XMap to the PN-40 • Discover new datasets as they become available • View your GIS data layers on the PN-40 • Access DeLorme’s Product Knowledge Base • Create routes and navigate with point-to-point directions • Collect waypoints and track files •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Modifying, Repairing, or Removing the Installation Settings ..........13 Helpful Information for Upgrading from a Previous Version of XMap ........14 Interface Guide........................16 Helpful Information for Migrating from other DeLorme Products ......... 18 Helpful Information for Migrating from other GIS Products ..........19 Basic Functions ........................20 Installing XMap Datasets .......................

  • Page 4: Welcome To Xmap 6

    To comply with Windows Vista™ standards and to provide a more stable and flexible multiple user environment, the DeLorme Docs folder, where all of your data, projects, and other DeLorme files are traditionally stored, is now located in the personal documents folder on your computer, rather than on the root of the C drive.

  • Page 5: What's New In Xmap 6

    What’s New in XMap 6.2 • Updated and enhanced ArcSDE 9.3 support improves the ability to import and deploy GIS databases to the field—synchronize large GIS layers for the field in record time! • Shapefile support for XMap 6 Professional—import shapefiles into the GIS tab and apply symbolization Note: This is already available in XMap GIS Enterprise and XMap GIS Editor •...

  • Page 6: Key Features

    • GeoTagger provides updated image and data-tagging features—combine digital photos or data with GPS locations in a completely new way • Route preferences for walking/jogging, cycling, off-roading, or driving • Support for opening DeLorme Topo USA and Street Atlas projects; easily migrate your old projects to XMap Key Features...

  • Page 7: Bulk Importing And Exporting

    The XMap GIS Bulk Importer/Exporter is a command prompt utility that installs with XMap 6 GIS Editor and Enterprise. You can run the utility independently of the XMap application and use it to automate the import and export of vector GIS layers with DeLorme OpenSpace databases.
  • Page 8 Importing from an ArcSDE 9.2 or 9.3 Database XMap 6 GIS Enterprise allows you to import layers directly from ESRI ArcSDE databases to DeLorme databases. To import layers, use the Connect to Database utility in the GIS Import Wizard to connect to the ArcSDE database. You must provide the server name on which the ArcSDE installation resides, the port # (instance) of ArcSDE on the server (typically 5151), and the login name and password.
  • Page 9 Note: XMap 6 Professional users can view layer classifications but cannot create them. Classification Templates Classification Templates (.xmc files) are available in XMap 6 GIS Enterprise and XMap 6 GIS Editor. They are very useful for quickly transferring an existing classification configuration from one layer to another or between classifications within the same layer.

  • Page 10: Other Features

    • High-resolution, recent imagery for many states available for purchase through the NetLink tab • Street Atlas USA™ 2009 Handheld included free • Multi-point registration with transparency and color control (XMap 6 GIS Enterprise and Editor only) • Full U.S. National Grid support with easy to read grid and zone identifiers •...

  • Page 11: The Xmap Family Of Gis Products

    GIS data collection system. XMap 6 GIS Editor XMap 6 GIS Editor is a perfect choice for small GIS departments or for a company or organization that is considering the development of a GIS to increase productivity. XMap 6 GIS Editor also includes all the features in XMap 6 Professional.
  • Page 12 XMap 6 Professional offers essential and fundamental mapping functions that include data visualization, access to aerial and satellite imagery, address-to-address routing, annotation tools, document linking, advanced printing, GPS support, and more. In addition, you can view and print GIS maps created using XMap 6 GIS Editor and XMap 6 GIS Enterprise.
  • Page 13 Product Comparison Enterprise Editor Professional Multiple DeLorme base map options ✓ ✓ ✓ Door-to-door GPS navigation ✓ ✓ ✓ 3-D terrain modeling ✓ ✓ ✓ Phone number searching (data optional) ✓ ✓ ✓ Third-party GPS support for data exchange ✓...

  • Page 14: Installation Instructions

    Enterprise Editor Professional XMap Web (online GIS) publishing ✓ ✓ Multi-point image registration ✓ ✓ ArcSDE support ✓ Administer databases for check-out/check-in ✓ Administer database subscriptions for synchronization ✓ Redline administration and integration ✓ *Note: These features require database administration with XMap Enterprise. Installation Instructions Follow the instructions below to install XMap 6.

  • Page 15: Modifying, Repairing, Or Removing The Installation Settings

    1. From the Start menu, point to Control Panel and then browse to Add/Remove Programs. 2. Under Currently Installed Programs, click to select your DeLorme XMap application. 3. In the highlighted block, click Change. The InstallShield wizard displays. 4. Click Next. The Program Maintenance screen displays.

  • Page 16: Helpful Information For Upgrading From A Previous Version Of Xmap

    XMap GIS Bulk Importer/Exporter. How to Connect to an Existing Database XMap uses Microsoft SQL Server as its DeLorme OpenSpace database engine. You can connect only to databases that were created in previous versions of XMap. You can use...
  • Page 17 • MSDE 2000 and SQL Server 2005 Express have limited database capacities of 2 GB. If you use XMap in an Enterprise environment, it is recommended that you store DeLorme OpenSpace databases in an Enterprise version of Microsoft SQL Server that...

  • Page 18: Interface Guide

    Phone—Search for residential or business phone listings (Phone Data required) Info—Get information about a map feature NetLink—Purchase datasets, learn about product updates, link to www.delorme.com ImageReg—Register images to a map Draw—Add annotation or redline additions to a map Profile—profile elevation graphs for a selected linear object on a map 3-D—View and fly over your map in 3-D...
  • Page 19 -related operations in addition to standard mapping ks include redlining, COGO editing, editing a layer, ata, and more. Other toolbar features include rofiling, online sharing, panning the map, and more. ated by default. To modify which toolbar items you The map area contains a primary map and a oolbar options with a check mark next to them are secondary map.

  • Page 20: Helpful Information For Migrating From Other Delorme Products

    Phone Tab Help topics in XMap. Helpful Information for Migrating from other DeLorme Products You can import and use all of the files you created in previous versions of DeLorme mapping software (including previous versions of XMap, Topo USA, and Street Atlas USA) in XMap 6.

  • Page 21: Helpful Information For Migrating From Other Gis Products

    XData dataset location (by default the Datasets folder in the DeLorme Docs folder). Note: In XMap 6 GIS Editor or XMap 6 GIS Enterprise, you can directly import draw files and XData datasets into the OpenSpace GIS layers and use them in the GIS tab.

  • Page 22: Basic Functions

    Basic Functions The XMap Help Topics include instructions for using all of the basic and advanced functions of XMap. To access the Help Topics, click the Help button on the toolbar and then click Help Topics. Navigating the Map There are multiple ways you can navigate the map: •...
  • Page 23 You can import ESRI (.shp, .e00), MapInfo (.mif, .tab), AutoCAD (.dxf, .dwf, .dwg), Geocode Types (.asc, .csv, .dbf, .txt, .mdb, .xls. .tab), XData datasets, DeLorme draw files, and DeLorme OpenSpace GIS transfer files into a database that you can then classify, symbolize, analyze, and edit.

  • Page 24: Installing Xmap Datasets

    6. On the Data Connection Options screen, select the check box next to each installed DeLorme program that you want to use to view the dataset and then click Next. Note: If this screen does not appear or if your software is not listed, you must manually add the data to XMap.
  • Page 25 8. When prompted, click Finish. The data automatically displays in the programs you selected in step 6. XMap USA Topographic Data This dataset can be saved on a hard drive or run from a DVD drive. For best performance when using the DVD from a DVD drive, first complete a Compact installation (see step 6). 1.
  • Page 26 9. On the Data Connection Options screen, select the check box next to each installed DeLorme program that you want to use to view the dataset and then click Next. Note: If this screen does not appear or if your software is not listed, you must manually add the data to XMap.
  • Page 27 Sat 10 DVD) in the command line text box and click OK. 3. Follow the on-screen directions to complete the data installation. The Sat 10 data folder is then saved on your hard drive at Program Files\DeLorme\Sat. 3-D TopoQuads Data (USGS 7 ’...

  • Page 28: Add-Ons For Xmap

    XMap system. Map Datasets DeLorme offers multiple base map datasets to suit your mapping and GIS needs. Some of the many options include: • XMap USA Street Level Data—Vector maps with routable street-level detail and places of interest covering the United States and Canada •...

  • Page 29: Getting Help

    DeLorme can conduct a training program at your location, at DeLorme headquarters in Yarmouth, Maine, or online using a Web meeting service.
  • Page 30 Click Data and then click Base Data. The Base Data Locations dialog box lists each of the data sources on your system. Click Add, select the hard drive location where you saved your data from the Browse for Folder dialog box, and click OK. The OK button is enabled when you select a folder containing a file that contains the properties of the map data being added.

  • Page 31: Minimum System Requirements

    • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.01 (Service Pack 1) or later • DVD-ROM drive • 1024 x 768 screen resolution or higher Contacting DeLorme For sales and general product questions, phone 800-293-2389 Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). To order online, visit the XMap website at www.xmap.com.
  • Page 32 You can also receive product support using the following resources: Support Web Site: www.delorme.com/support Community Forums: forum.delorme.com E-mail: www.delorme.com/support/email_ts.asp Phone: 207-846-8900 (visit www.delorme.com/support/policy.asp for operational hours.)

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