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  • Page 1 Topo USA User Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Getting Started ......................1 Welcome to DeLorme Topo North America ..............1 Frequently Asked Questions ..................2 How do I? ......................7 Basic Functions ..................... 9 Running DeLorme Topo North America ..............9 Zooming In and Out ....................9 Panning/Centering the Map ...................
  • Page 4 Topo USA User Guide Using the Toolbar ....................49 Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options ................49 Reordering the Toolbar Options ................49 To Create a New Project ..................49 To Open a Project ....................49 To Save a Project ....................50 To Open the Map Library ..................50 To Share Maps ....................
  • Page 5 Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme ..............79 Creating a New Custom Scheme ................79 Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme ..........80 Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ................82 Renaming a Custom Scheme ................82 Deleting a Custom Scheme ................... 83 Importing a Custom Scheme .................
  • Page 6 Topo USA User Guide Saving a Project ....................92 Creating Transfer Files ..................92 Importing Transfer Files ..................94 Emailing a Transfer File ..................95 Finding a Location on the Map .................. 97 Find Options ....................... 97 Find Overview ..................... 98 Performing a Basic Search ..................
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Printing ....................... 125 Printing a Map ....................125 Printing a Route and Directions ................126 Printing a Profile ....................128 Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map ..............129 Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map ............132 Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map ............
  • Page 8 Topo USA User Guide Changing Draw Object Types ................159 Renaming a Draw File ..................161 Creating a Direct Route from a Line Object ............161 Copying a Draw Object From One Draw File to Another ..........161 Moving a Draw Object to a Different Draw File ............162 Using Draw Objects ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Adding a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image to the Map ..... 184 Editing a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image ........186 Placing a Waypoint, Symbol, Text Label, or Image at a Specific Location ....187 Moving and Deleting Draw MapNotes ..............
  • Page 10 Topo USA User Guide Avoiding a Specified Area When Routing ..............214 Saving Route Directions as Text ................215 Setting Your Routing Preferences ................216 Editing a Route ....................217 Editing Roads ....................219 Labeling a Route Point with a MapNote ..............219 Moving Route MapNotes ..................
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Monitoring GPS Satellite Information ..............247 Viewing Sun and Moon Information ............... 249 About GPS ......................249 Using Voice Navigation ..................253 Voice Overview ....................253 Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition ............254 Voice Commands ....................255 Voice Prompts ....................
  • Page 12 Topo USA User Guide Creating Custom Map Packages ................284 Creating a Custom Map Package ................284 Grid Size Comparisons ..................287 Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation ..............288 Using Third-party GPS Devices ................291 Sending Route Information .................. 291 Sending Tracks ....................
  • Page 13 Tagging an Image ....................327 Tagging Data ..................... 329 Calculate the Timestamp Offset ................330 Legal Information ....................333 DeLorme Topo North America 10.0 Single-User License Agreement ......333 Important Notices ....................338 Apache License, Version 2.0 ................345 Index ........................351...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Now includes park data in Canada, 38 National Parks and 100 popular Provincial • Parks. DeLorme Topo North America Features These are just some of the many features that you can enjoy with DeLorme Topo North America: Try our data downloads for free! Included with your purchase is a download •...

  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    These questions are asked most frequently by our customers. Click a question to reveal its answer. To hide the answer, click the question again. • How do I get maps from DeLorme Topo North America to my Earthmate PN-Series GPS device? To get started, see these tutorials:...
  • Page 17 In addition, you can search for places along your route, within a certain radius of the current map center, or within a particular region. To access the search features in DeLorme Topo North America, click the Find tab. For more information on searching for specific locations, see...
  • Page 18 If you find there is a missing local road, you can add it to the current Draw layer using the Routable Roads Draw tool. For more information, see Drawing Routable Roads or Trails on the Map. To report an error to DeLorme: • •...
  • Page 19 What is the difference between a stop and a via? • When routing in DeLorme Topo North America, you have the option of adding/inserting stops or vias in the route. A stop is a location in a route where you want to stop and then proceed from.
  • Page 20 Why do X marks sometimes display on the map when I calculate a route? • When you place a route point in a location that isn't on a street, DeLorme • Topo North America finds the closest street to that location, marks the space between the point you clicked and the street with X marks, and starts the route at the street.

  • Page 21: How Do I

    Getting Started The best way to determine the distance of a particular road or trail is to create a route. You can create a route using right-click functionality, the toolbar, or the Route tab. For more information, see Creating a Route.

  • Page 22: Searching For A Location

    Topo USA User Guide Earthmate PN-Series GPS How do I use my mapping application with my PN-Series GPS? Searching for a Location How do I search for a location? How do I start tracking with my GPS device? Map Data How do I work without the DVD? How do I switch the data that displays in the left map window? Map Files...

  • Page 23: Basic Functions

    DVD drive and then double-click the DeLorme Topo North America 10.0 icon. Insert a DeLorme Topo North America DVD into your DVD drive. Click Start, point to • Programs > DeLorme > Topo North America 10.0, and then click DeLorme Topo North America 10.0.
  • Page 24 Topo USA User Guide is covering the most screen area. The box/lines indicate the area that is in view on the other map. To Drag and Zoom In Use the following steps to zoom in either the right or left map. 1.

  • Page 25: Panning/Centering The Map

    Getting Started next full level. Click the Zoom Out 3 tool to decrease the detail number by three full levels. Click the plus button to increase the detail number to the next full level. Left Click the minus button to decrease the detail number to the next full level.

  • Page 26: Copying Your Map To The Clipboard

    Topo USA User Guide • 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 27 Getting Started Under Print Layout, select a layout option (Single, 2 x 2, or 3 x 3). The • print area displays on both the Map and the Overview Map. In the example below, 2 x 2 is selected. This means the print area encompasses four standard pages at whatever paper size you specified in the Setup options.

  • Page 28: Measuring Distance And Area

    Topo USA User Guide Select the Print Preview check box to zoom the map and view the entire • area that will be saved as a bitmap image. Clear the check box to return to your previous data zoom level. 6.

  • Page 29: Chart Of Supported Coordinate Formats

    Getting Started 3. Click point-by-point to draw a measurement line on the map. A text box displays next to your pointer indicating the total distance of the measurement taken. Note When you pass over a point in a road, measurement line, or measurement area to which you can snap, a yellow circle defines the snap point.
  • Page 30 Topo USA User Guide 4348N, 7009W 4348N 7009W N4348, W7009 N4348 W7009 4348n, 7009w 4348n 7009w n4348, w7009 n4348 w7009 4348 N, 7009 W 4348 N 7009 W N 4348, W 7009 N 4348 W 7009 4348 n, 7009 w 4348 n 7009 w n 4348 w 7009...

  • Page 31: Searching Tips

    Getting Started 19TDJ0651 Zone 19T UTM/UPS 19T 0406311E 4850964N Easting 0406311E Northing 4850964N Zone 19T 19T 0406311 4850964 Easting 0406311 Northing 4850964 19T / 0406311 / 4850964 Zone 19T Easting 0406311 Northing 4850964 SPCS ME-W 0500490 0355150 Zone ME-W Easting 0500490 Northing 0355150 * Use this example for USNG with non-standard datum.

  • Page 32: Exiting The Program

    Note If only one change was made, the program closes after you save the project. Click No to discard changes and close the program. • Click Cancel to return to DeLorme Topo North America. • No changes are saved. If you made more than one change to the project or changes to more than one project, once you save your project, the Exit dialog box opens.

  • Page 33: About The Interface

    Getting Started About the Interface Tab Area You can access most of the application's functions from the tab area at the bottom of the screen. To access Help for a specific tab, click the Help button on the tab. You can also reorder the tabs, show or hide individual tabs...

  • Page 34: Overview Map

    Topo USA User Guide Data Zoom Level—The current data zoom level of the map view; ranges between 1-0 (maximum zoom out) and 17-0 (maximum zoom in). Zoom Tools—Buttons that quickly zoom out three levels, out one level, or in one level. For more information, see Zooming In and Out.

  • Page 35: Toolbar

    Getting Started • Use the black view box in the overview map window to pan the map. Point anywhere on the view box. When the pointer becomes a , drag the view box to the new location. Toolbar You can show or hide toolbar options.
  • Page 36 Topo USA User Guide There are several ways to get more information about the program's features and functionality. Tips and Info There are three ways help is provided within the program. Pop-up Tutorials • When you perform some actions in the program, a pop-up Did you know . . .? tutorial opens.

  • Page 37: Using The Help System

    Getting Started See the Glossary Terms topic. Using the Help System To open Help, click the Help button on the toolbar and then click Help Topics, or press the F1 key on your keyboard. To open a task-related Help topic for the tab you are working with, click the Help button on the tab.
  • Page 38 Topo USA User Guide 2. Type a keyword in the entry field and then click List Topics or press the ENTER key on your keyboard. A list of topics containing the keyword displays. 3. Double-click the topic under Select Topic to Display. Click the topic and then click Display.

  • Page 39: Help Documentation Conventions

    • Print. Web Help A web version of the Help system is available on the DeLorme Technical Support website. On the support site, select your product from the Browse by Category drop-down list, and click the link for Help topics.

  • Page 40: Glossary Terms

    Topo USA User Guide you type exactly into a particular field. Headings and table headings are bold for emphasis. Italic Directory names and paths. Also used when referring to titles of chapters, sections, and publications. Blue underlined text Hyperlinks. These links act differently depending on their context.

  • Page 41: Climbing Distance

    Getting Started within which, for one day or more each year, the Sun does not set (about June 21) or rise (about December 21). Alaska Standard Time Average Grade Average of the grade from the start to the current cursor position (or finish). Azimuth The direction of travel or the direction between two points in reference to true or magnetic north.

  • Page 42: Climbing Elevation

    Topo USA User Guide 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. Course The azimuth and length of a line, considered together. Central Standard Time Current Elevation The elevation above sea level at a specific point.
  • Page 43 Getting Started Download To transfer information from a remote unit, such as a GPS receiver, to a computer. 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. Ephemeris Data that indicates the position and status of satellites.

  • Page 44: Maximum Elevation

    Topo USA User Guide Horizontal Dilution of Position; the measure of how much the geometry of the satellites affects the horizontal position estimate. Heading Azimuth of the longitudinal axis of an aircraft or ship. Heading may differ from direction of travel when flying or boating due to currents in the air or water.

  • Page 45: Minimum Elevation

    Getting Started When GPS tracking, displays your maximum speed. Mountain daylight time Minimum Elevation The elevation of the lowest point on a profile. Mountain standard time NMEA National Marine Electronics Association Northing The measure of a position relative to the y-axis (vertical) of a grid system. PDOP The measure of how much the error in the position estimate produced from satellite range measurements is amplified by a poor arrangement of satellites (with respect to the receiver...
  • Page 46 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 47: Recreational Contacts

    Getting Started The measure of how much the geometry of the satellites affects the vertical position estimate. Waypoints Marked positions with specific coordinates that can be downloaded or uploaded. Zone A named grid system of any of the UTM/UPS, MGRS, or State Plane coordinate systems and used as a basis for coordinate display.
  • Page 48 Topo USA User Guide National Recreation Information Contact Web Site Information Phone Name Number Recreation.gov www.recreation.gov 877-444- 6777 National www.fs.fed.us/ 800-832- Forest Service 1355 NFS Locator www.fs.fed.us/recreation/map/state_list.shtml 202-205- 1706 National Park www.nps.gov NPS Center Service Recreation & Conservation: 202-354- 6900 NPS Locator www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm National...
  • Page 49 Getting Started National www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/blm_special_areas/NLCS/Trails.html BLM National Trails—BLM Landscape Conservation System: 202-208- 3516 National www.nps.gov 202-208- Trails—NPS 3100 or NPS Center for Recreation & Conservation: 202-354- 6900 National www.gocampingamerica.com 800-395- Association of 2267 www.arvc.org RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC) National Historic Trail Information Trail Name State(s) Web Site Information...
  • Page 50 Topo USA User Guide Adentro Info www.nps.gov/elca/ National Center: Historic Trail Iditarod www.iditarodnationalhistorictrail.org/ National www.blm.gov/ak/st/en/prog/nlcs/iditarod.html Historic Trail Juan Bautista AZ, CA, www.therapure.com/anza-trail/anzamen.htm De Anza Mexico www.nps.gov/juba/ National Info Historic Trail Center: Lewis and IA, IL, www.lewisandclark.org/ 800-701- Clark National ID, KS, 3434 www.nps.gov/lecl/ Historic Trail*...
  • Page 51 Getting Started Oregon CA, ID, www.octa-trails.org/ 888-811- National KS, MO, 6282 www.nps.gov/oreg/ Historic Trail NE, NV, OR, UT, Info Center: Overmountain NC, SC, www.ovta.org/ Victory TN, VA www.nps.gov/ovvi/ National Info Historic Trail Center: Pony Express CA, CO, www.xphomestation.com/ National KS, MO, www.nps.gov/poex/ Historic Trail* NE, NV,...
  • Page 52 Topo USA User Guide Info Center: * A trail that is a point in the data, but cannot be searched for using the Find functionality. National Scenic Trails Trail Name State(s) Web Site Information Phone Number Appalachian CT, GA, MA, MD, www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm 304-535-6278 National Scenic...
  • Page 53 Getting Started Pacific Crest CA, OR, WA www.pcta.org/ 919-285-1846 National Scenic Info Center: CA www.fs.fed.us/pct/ Trail Potomac DC, MD, PA, VA, www.potomactrail.org/ 571-436-7801 Heritage www.nps.gov/pohe/ National Scenic Info Center: WV Trail Trails of Interest Trail Name State(s) Web Site Information Phone Numbe Abol Trail...
  • Page 54 Topo USA User Guide Trail 357- 8300 Glacier www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/list_hiking_trails.htm 970- Gorge Trail 586- 1206 John Muir www.pcta.org/about_trail/muir/over.asp 916- Trail 285- 1846 Kalalau Trail www.hawaiistateparks.org/hiking/kauai/Index.cfm?hike_id=13 808- 587- 0300 Kekekabic www.kek.org/index2.html 800- Trail 818- HIKE King Ravine www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/white_mountain/recreation/hiking/ 603- Trail 536- 6100 Long Path NJ, NY www.nynjtc.org/panel/gohiking...
  • Page 55 Getting Started Ozark www.arkansas.com/outdoors/hiking/trail- 479- Highlands detail.aspx?type=B&trail=Ozark Highlands Trail 968- National 2354 Recreation Trail Pinhoti Trail www.alabamatrail.org/hikingAL/Pinhoti/PinhotiI.htm Ruby Crest www.fs.fed.us/r4/htnf/ 775- National 331- Recreation 6444 Trail Sheltowee www.sheltoweetrace.com/ 859- Trace 745- www.fs.fed.us/r8/boone/recreation/sheltowee.shtml National 3100 Recreation Trail Shining Sea www.capecodbikeguide.com/shiningsea.asp Bike Trail Slickrock www.utah.com/bike/trails/slickrock.htm 800-...
  • Page 56 Topo USA User Guide 7888 Wild Azalea www.fs.fed.us/r8/kisatchie/ 318- Trail 473- 7160 Wonderland www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/the-wonderland-trail.htm 360- Trail 569- 2211...

  • Page 57: 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 Not all features are available at all zoom levels.

  • Page 58: Land Cover

    Topo USA User Guide Primary State Route State Route (can also include this symbol: Toll Road U.S./National Route (can also include this symbol: Unclassified Road Unimproved Road Land Cover Topo Street Description Colors Colors Bare Rock or Sand Bureau of Land Management Land Bureau of Mine Reclamation Land Forest, evergreen Forest, mixed...
  • Page 59 Map Legend Water Wetlands Point Features Topo Street Description Colors Colors Amusements Airport (private) Airport (commercial public) Airport (general aviation public) Business (Amusement, Recreation, Specialty or Dept. Store) Camping (at data zoom level 14) Camping (at data zoom level 11 thru 13) Cemetery Educational Facility Exit, with services (at data zoom levels 10 thru 11-7)
  • Page 60 Topo USA User Guide Lodging Metropolitan City Military Base National Capital (data zoom level 7 thru 10) National Capital (data zoom levels 2 thru 6) Outdoor Adventures Point of Interest 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 Rest Area without Facilities (at data zoom level 12)

  • Page 61: Symbol Description

    Power Line Railroad (Abandoned) Railroad Runway State Boundary DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols Symbol Description Developed Boat Ramp (at data zoom levels 11 and 12) Developed Boat Ramp (at data zoom level 13) Freshwater Fishing (at data zoom levels 11 and 12)

  • Page 63: 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 or hide or show the entire toolbar. Some toolbar options are grouped—for these, you can show or hide the group of buttons. To Modify the Toolbar 1.

  • Page 64: To Save A Project

    Click the arrow next to the Open button, and then click Open Project. If you made changes to a project that is already open, the Save Changes dialog box opens. Note Map Files have .tpx and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects.
  • Page 65 Using the Toolbar want to start your route. Select an address book entry, a previous location, or your current GPS position from the Start drop-down list. 2. Type the location where you want to end your route in the Finish text box (next to the red Finish button).

  • Page 66: To Sync Files And Information With A Handheld Gps Device

    Topo USA User Guide To Sync Files and Information with a Handheld GPS Device Click the Sync button on the toolbar (also on the GPS and Handheld Export tabs) to open the Earthmate® GPS Sync dialog to sync maps, waypoints, geocaches, tracks, and routes with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS device.

  • Page 67: To Create A Profile

    Using the Toolbar Use the following steps to get information about a particular map feature. 1. Click the Information button. 2. Click the map feature you want information for, such as a road, town, measurement line, waypoint, track, draw symbol, or point of interest. The Info tab opens and displays a list of information categories.

  • Page 68: To Add Images And Data To A Gps Location

    Topo USA User Guide Center your 2-D map on the area with the linear object you want to profile. Center the route you want to profile on the map. 2. Click the Profile button on the toolbar. 3. Move your pointer over the map. The pointer changes from when it passes over an object that you can profile.

  • Page 69: To Grab And Pan The Map

    Using the Toolbar Map Features (Basic and Custom) • Display • Keyboard Shortcuts • • An Options button that opens the Options dialog box is also available on the 3-D, Find > GPS Radar, and GPS tabs. To open the Options menu, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar.

  • Page 70: To Use Gps Navmode

    Topo USA User Guide The GPS button on the toolbar lets you start your GPS connection if the device is not active or stop the connection if it is active. The GPS button is hidden by default; to show it, right-click the toolbar and click GPS/NavMode.

  • Page 71: To Print The Map Screen

    Using the Toolbar 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. For more information, see Printing a Map.

  • Page 73: Customizing The Map And Tab Display

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display Display Options Overview The following topics explain how to use the Display options in the Options dialog box: Displaying Basic Map Features • • Customizing the Interface Customizing the Map Features Preferences • Changing the Map Colors •...

  • Page 74: Displaying Basic Map Features

    Topo USA User Guide Displaying Basic Map Features You can show or hide basic map features on your map. You can also customize map features customize the interface. Notes If you cannot make changes to the basic preference check boxes, verify the Use •...
  • Page 75 Info. An information box displays in the lower-right corner of the screen. 3DTQ Region Coverage • Displays the DeLorme 3DTQ product CD volume label, which covers each map area at data zoom level 10-0 or greater. Map Center Crosshair •...
  • Page 76 Topo USA User Guide One Ways • One ways display as bright green triangles on roads, pointing toward the direction of travel (most noticeable in large cities). They are available at data zoom level 13-0 or greater. Places (Minor) • View smaller towns, suburbs, locales, and natural features.

  • Page 77: Customizing The Map Feature Preferences

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display New York South Dakota • County Borders • View shaded outlines of U.S. counties at data zoom levels 7-0 or greater. International Labels • View country labels at data zoom levels 1-0 through 4-0. Urban Area Color •...
  • Page 78 Topo USA User Guide the Search Results window. Results for the number of keywords and types found also display. A selected check box indicates the feature displays on the map. Select/clear the individual feature check box to show or hide that feature. •...

  • Page 79: Changing The Map Colors

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display When you create a new project, the current map settings are used. Click Use Defaults to return to the default settings. Changing the Map Colors When you use a laptop computer while traveling, it can be difficult to see the map display on your screen.

  • Page 80: Changing The Map Magnification Level

    Topo USA User Guide 2. At the top of the left map window, select the raster dataset from the data drop-down list. 3. Click the Hybrid Map button. All roads, contours, points, text labels, and so on display identically to the data that is displayed in the right map window. Note The Hybrid Map button is unavailable for vector dataset types.

  • Page 81: Changing How Pois Display On The Map

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display 3. Under Appearance, select the contour detail from the Contours drop-down list. Normal Detail—Uses the default values for displaying contours and labels. • High Detail—Approximately doubles the default values for displaying • contours and labels. Low Detail—Approximately halves the default values for displaying contours •...

  • Page 82: Setting Units Of Measure Preferences

    Topo USA User Guide If you You will see You will see You will see You will see You will see view large the following the following the following the following the following symbols information information information information information at data at data at data at data...
  • Page 83 Customizing the Map and Tab Display Coordinate MapNotes. • Grid label display, if Grids are selected in Map Features. • Any other place where coordinates display or print. • Use the following steps to change how coordinate measurement units display. 1.
  • Page 84 Topo USA User Guide UTM/UPS and MGRS coordinate systems are best used with NAD27 datum. 95% of • the USGS quads containing UTM grid lines uses the NAD27 datum, which is helpful if you are comparing a map generated from your mapping application to a USGS map. If the USNG coordinate system is not matched with NAD83 datum, a warning •...

  • Page 85: Resizing The Map And Tab Areas

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display • Magnetic declination is the difference in degrees between True North and Magnetic North at a specific location. The bearing setting does not affect map appearance. • Use the following steps to change the bearing. 1.
  • Page 86 Topo USA User Guide 3. To cancel the resize while dragging, press the ESC key on your keyboard. The size just prior to this resize is restored. To Resize the Map Area Using the Resize Tools The map resize tool runs perpendicular to the tab area. If the secondary and primary maps are both displaying, the resize tool is the bar that separates them.

  • Page 87: Viewing Two Maps At The Same Time

    Customizing the Map and Tab Display Double-click the bar to the right of the up arrow to expand the tab height to its • maximum percentage (if the tab height is at the default mode or higher). Note If the tab area is below the default mode, double-click the bar to return the tab height to its default percentage.
  • Page 88 Saving Data to Your Hard Drive. Note The graphic above displays Color Aerial Imagery, available separately from DeLorme. Additional Facts About Split-Window Functionality The maps interact as follows: If you are viewing both the right and left maps at different data zoom levels, a box •...

  • Page 89: Showing Or Hiding Tabs

    To Show Individual Tabs Use the following steps to show tabs using Tab Manager. 1. Open DeLorme Topo North America, click the arrow next to the Options button on the toolbar, and select Tab Manager from the menu. From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>Topo..>Tools, and then click Tab Manager.

  • Page 90: Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences

    1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button the toolbar and click Tab Manager. From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > Topo... > Tools and then click Tab Manager. 2. Click File and then click Import.

  • Page 91: Reordering The Tabs

    1. If your application is open, click the arrow next to the Options button the toolbar and click Tab Manager. From the Start menu, point to Programs > DeLorme > Topo... > Tools, and then click Tab Manager. 2. Click File and then click Export.
  • Page 92 Topo USA User Guide From the Start menu, point to Programs> DeLorme>Topo... >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 93: Using Keyboard Shortcuts

    • • 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 94: Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts In A Custom Scheme

    Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme There are three DeLorme keyboard shortcut schemes that you cannot edit; however, you can create a custom scheme that you can edit with Keyboard Shortcuts tab in the Options dialog box.
  • Page 95 Using Keyboard Shortcuts Notes To sort the command list view, click a heading (Group, Command, or Shortcut). • You cannot change the following keyboard shortcut combinations: • ALT+F4 (Close Window) F1 (Help) ALT+F1 (Help Menu) SHIFT+F10 (Context Menu) CTRL+C (Copy) CTRL+V (Paste) CTRL+X (Cut) CTRL+Y (Redo)

  • Page 96: Customizing A Delorme Scheme

    Topo USA User Guide 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 97: 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 98: Exporting A Custom Scheme

    Open. The imported file is now your active scheme. Exporting a Custom Scheme You can share their keyboard shortcut schemes with other DeLorme users. To Export a Custom Scheme Use the following steps to export a custom scheme. 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar.

  • Page 99: Viewing All Of The Shortcut Keys For A Scheme

    Using Keyboard Shortcuts 4. In the Commands text box, begin typing the name of the command or command group you are searching for. As you type, the list box under the Commands text box displays word matches. Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme The Reference Card option in the Keyboard Shortcuts tab lets you view a complete list of all of the scheme's shortcut keys.
  • Page 100 Topo USA User Guide printing of all web pages.

  • Page 101: Viewing Map Data

    Saving Data to Your Hard Drive To Save DeLorme Topo North America Data to Your Hard Drive Use the following steps to save DeLorme Topo North America data to your hard drive. 1. Close all programs on your computer. 2. Use your computer’s Control Panel to locate the program and click Change. The Program Maintenance screen opens.
  • Page 102 Data Locations option in the Map Files tab. The only data types that you can view in the right map window are DeLorme Topo North America data and 3-D TopoQuads data. To view 3-D TopoQuads data in the right map...

  • Page 103: Using Projects And Map Files

    As you create routes and draw layers, they are added to the current project. Projects are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Each associated file is saved in its respective folder in C:\DeLorme Docs. For example, a draw layer is saved in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw.

  • Page 104: Opening An Existing Project

    3. Click the Save button on the toolbar. Projects have .tpx extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Click File and then click Save As to give the project a name other than the default. Note You can also use the toolbar to create and save map files.

  • Page 105: Editing A Project

    Open a project by clicking the Open button on the toolbar. • Open a project by dragging and dropping the project into DeLorme Topo North America • from Windows Explorer. View the most recently saved projects by clicking File, Recent Files, and then clicking •...

  • Page 106: Saving A Project

    Note Transfer files do not include map data. To Create a Transfer File Use the following steps to create a transfer file in DeLorme Topo North America. 1. Click the Map Files tab. Open the project...
  • Page 107 3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Create. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens. 4. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. 5. Click Create.

  • Page 108: Importing Transfer Files

    8. Click OK. The Create Transfer File dialog box opens. 9. In the File Name text box, type the file name. Transfer files have .dmt extensions and are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. 10. Click Create. Your file is created and saved in the specified location. The default location for imported transfer file attachments is C:\DeLorme Docs\Transfer Files.

  • Page 109: Emailing A Transfer File

    Using Projects and Map Files 1. Click the Map Files tab. 2. Click File, click Transfer, and then click Import. The Import Transfer File dialog box opens. The default location is C:\DeLorme Docs\Projects. Browse to another location as needed. Transfer files have .dmt extensions.
  • Page 110 Topo USA User Guide 1. Click the Map Files tab. Open the project you want to email as a transfer file. 3. Click File, click Transfer, and then click E-mail. A transfer file is created and your computer's default operating system email program opens with the transfer file included as an attachment.

  • Page 111: Finding A Location On The Map

    Finding a Location on the Map Find Options Use the Find tab in the Options dialog box to set your preferences when you use GPS Radar find POIs when tracking with GPS. To Set GPS Radar Find Options 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar (or click the menu arrow and click Options) and then click the Find tab.

  • Page 112: Find Overview

    Topo USA User Guide Only repeat search when GPS is tracking–Select the check box if • you want to suspend searching when the GPS is disabled. Only highlight the selected object–Select the check box to highlight only • the selected result on the map, rather than all results. Enable voice reporting–Select the check box to allow voice reporting of •...
  • Page 113 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 •...

  • Page 114: Performing An Advanced Search

    Topo USA User Guide Not Successful  The Advanced dialog area displays. The program makes its best guess about the type of search you were trying and your search word(s) display in the upper-right text box. Click Search to proceed. For more information, see Performing an Advanced Search.
  • Page 115 Finding a Location on the Map Type text in the fields and use the drop-down list to see examples and your recent • searches. The fill-in fields located in the center of the tab vary based on both your Find and •...
  • Page 116 Topo USA User Guide Use at least a partial ZIP Code to locate the covered regions. The results are displayed in a browse list. Name and/or Category • Searches for a specific name in a specific category. For example, if you want to find a particular trail in a state, type the name of the trail in the Name text box, type trail in the Keywords text box, and then type a state name or abbreviation in the State box.

  • Page 117: Performing A Poi Search

    The POIs subtab gives you an easy way to find the places of interest you are looking for. You can search over four million places of interest including Wal-Mart stores, post offices, hospitals, DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer POIs, and much more. Some POIs contain extended information, such as website links, hours of operation, and •...

  • Page 118: Finding Points Of Interest Near Your Current Location

    Topo USA User Guide Very Successful–The results list displays and, if there is one excellent  match, the map centers on that place and a yellow box displays at the location of the POI match. Successful–The results list displays. Scroll or browse through the list of ...
  • Page 119 Finding a Location on the Map The time required for a GPS Radar search varies by the distance, density of objects in • the area, the categories chosen, and whether you are searching only in the direction of travel. In GPS tab view, click the Stop Search button to interrupt a long search and see a •...

  • Page 120: Tutorial: Find Points Of Interest On A Route

    Topo USA User Guide 5. To turn the search repeat on or off click the Repeat Timer button (this button controls the Repeat Search Every check box on the Find tab in the Options dialog box). Search repeat must be enabled to use GPS NavMode. 6.
  • Page 121 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 DeLorme Topo North America. 3. Make sure the NavMode button on the toolbar is on (appears indented).

  • Page 122: Finding A Symbol By Its Name

    Topo USA User Guide 1. Click the Find tab (it is minimized at the bottom of the screen) and click GPS Radar. 2. From the Find list, select Gas Stations. 3. Click Search. Minimize the tab area. Step 5—Start driving The computer speaks the route directions as you drive.

  • Page 123: Tips On Viewing Search Results

    Finding a Location on the Map You can use a name to help locate a symbol you have already placed on a map using the QuickSearch feature on the Find tab. For example, if you named a symbol "My House" when you placed it on the map, use the following steps for conducting a search on the unique symbol name.

  • Page 124: Keywords For Category Searches

    Topo USA User Guide Clipboard; point to Add and then click MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Address Book Entry, or Waypoint; or point to Route and click Insert Stop. You must have the MapTags checkbox on the Find tab selected to add a MapTag. Add–Adds a MapTag, MapNote, Detailed MapNote, Address Book Entry, or ...
  • Page 125 Finding a Location on the Map 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 you can enter that will expand to reveal sample keywords.
  • Page 126 Topo USA User Guide College Local Park Park School State Park University Atlas & Gazetteer Camping or RV Park Department Store or Mall Farm Geographic Feature Golfing Landmark Library Park Tourist Attraction Miscellaneous Cemetery Hiking Mine Note Park Natural Features Beach Canyon Crater...
  • Page 127 Island Mountain River Stream Valley Water Object Types All of the stock draw symbols (such as blue map pin, red flag, canoe, etc.) Draw symbols Objects in non-DeLorme data Roads and Trails Bridge Exit Ferry Foot Trail Highway Hiking Interstate...

  • Page 128: Maptags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, And Deleting

    Topo USA User Guide Geographic Feature Landmark Locale Mining Trail Park or Other Open Space Tourist Attraction Notes on Category Searches The following list provides notes you may find helpful for performing category searches. Category keyword searches must be at least three characters in length. •...
  • Page 129 Finding a Location on the Map MapTags are cluttering your view of the map, you can move the text area of the MapTag, hide them from view, or delete one, several, or all MapTags. To Convert MapTags to MapNotes To change all of the MapTags on the map to MapNotes, which can be retained when you save the project, right-click the map, click Manage Draw, and then click Convert All MapTags to MapNotes.
  • Page 130 Topo USA User Guide To delete several MapTags, click the Select tool , hold down the SHIFT key on • your keyboard while clicking the MapTags, click the Delete Tag tool, and click the Select tool again. To delete all MapTags, click the Delete Tag tool •...

  • Page 131: Using Address Book Contacts

    To Import an Existing Address Book Use the following steps to import an existing address book and view its contents on the map. 1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click Import.

  • Page 132: 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 133: Centering The Map On An Address Book Contact

    The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click New. The Edit a DeLorme Address Book Entry dialog box opens. 4. Enter the information for the entry. 5. From the Update Location drop-down list, select the method for updating the location on the map;...

  • Page 134: Editing A Contact In Your Address Book

    Use the following steps to edit a contact in your address book. 1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Double-click the record you want to edit. Click the record you want to edit and then click Edit.

  • Page 135: 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 136: Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts On The Map

    Use the following steps to delete a contact in your address book. 1. Click the Find tab. 2. Click the Address Book button The DeLorme Address Book dialog box opens. 3. Click the record you want to delete. 4. Click Delete.

  • Page 137: Deleting Your Entire Address Book

    You can export your address book to another program using the Export function in the Address Book dialog box. Exported address books are in DeLorme Address Book binary format (*.dab) or comma-separated file (*.csv) format. Latitude and longitude values are not exported.
  • Page 138 Topo USA User Guide 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. You can view text files in third- party applications such as Microsoft®...

  • Page 139: Printing

    Printing Printing a Map You can print a 2-D or 3-D map based on your paper size or screen size. If you choose to print a map based on your paper size, you can also print a multi-page map that you can assemble using the Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map instructions.

  • Page 140: Printing A Route And Directions

    Topo USA User Guide If not, pan the map to a new location and zoom to the correct level. • To change the photo zoom, select an option from the Photo Zoom • drop-down list or type the photo zoom in the text box. Note Changing the photo zoom enlarges or reduces the map features and changes the map print area.
  • Page 141 Printing To Print a Route Use the following steps to print an existing route. 1. Click the Print tab and then click the Route subtab. Note If you do not have a route on this project, the route options are unavailable. 2.

  • Page 142: Printing A Profile

    Topo USA User Guide miles is not the distance of the route. Instead, it equals the width of the strip map and determines the scale of the map. 6. Select Increasing from the Trip Time/Distance drop-down list to end the route directions with the total time and distance.

  • Page 143: Adding Text Or Graphics To Your Map

    Printing resolution. Options, select the Profile 5. If you want to print all of the profile's Statistical Data Stats check box. The statistics are printed on the same page as the profile. 6. Optional. Click the Save button to save your profile as a bitmap or JPEG image. Rename the file (if necessary) and click Save.
  • Page 144 Topo USA User Guide 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. 7.
  • Page 145 Printing 5. Select the North Arrow style and then click the location on the map where you want to add the graphic. Once you place the North Arrow on the map, you can resize it by dragging any of the white boxes on the corners/sides of the graphic.

  • Page 146: Aligning Text And Graphic Items On Your Map

    Topo USA User Guide 4. Click the Image tool 5. Click the location on the map where you want to add your image. The Select Image File dialog box opens. You can reposition the image at any time by dragging it to the new position. 6.

  • Page 147: Snapping Text And Graphic Items On Your Map

    Printing Bottom to align the bottom side of all of the items; placement is based on • the bottom side of the bottom-most item. Vertical Center to center the items based on the average of the vertical • placement of the items. Horizontal Center to center the items based on the average of the •...

  • Page 148: Layering Multiple Text And Graphic Items On A Printed Map

    Topo USA User Guide snaps to the edge. If you drag the item to the horizontal center of the edge of the map print area, the text/graphic snaps to the center of the edge. You can also drag the item to the center of the map print area to snap it to the center of the printed map.

  • Page 149: Changing The Background Color Of A Printed Map

    Printing Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map When you print a map, a yellow (or black if you are using High Contrast Colors) background automatically displays on the printout. If you want a transparent background—for example, if you are printing transparencies — you can change the Print settings to print with a transparent background.
  • Page 150 Topo USA User Guide Before you begin, be sure you have a clear work surface large enough to accommodate the final map size. You will need the following tools to assemble your map: Pencil • Razor knife • Straight-edge ruler (longer than the edge of the longest sheet) •...
  • Page 151 Printing 3. Align two adjacent sheets, placing the trimmed edge on top of the non-trimmed edge. Notes Piece together the multi-page map one seam at a time. This is especially • important for a 3 x 3 multi-page map. Build the multi-page map from the inside out to minimize any misalignment. •...
  • Page 152 Topo USA User Guide 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. 8.
  • Page 153 Printing 12. Using the straight-edge ruler, carefully trim the edges of the map at the seams (where the tape is affixed to the workspace). 13. Peel off the removable tape at the corners and the edges. You are now ready to display your multi-page map.

  • Page 155: Using The Draw Tools

    • • Draw files are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw with the default name; for example, DrawLayer#.an2, with # indicating the number order in which the file was created. You can rename draw files to better identify your specific information. See Creating a New Draw File.
  • Page 156 Topo USA User Guide • Draw files created in a particular project are displayed only if that project is currently displaying. For example, if DrawLayer27 is created in a project named Yarmouth Zoom 14 only, DrawLayer27 does not display if a project named Old Port is currently displaying.
  • Page 157 Using the Draw Tools Shape points are the points you place on the map when creating the object. • They give the object its shape. When you select a draw object on the map, shape points display along the active object as small magenta squares. The line object below was drawn with the spline tool.
  • Page 158 Topo USA User Guide • End points are the first and last points of individual line segments on a draw object. When you select a shape point of a line segment within an active line, spline, or polygon: A small green circle indicates the start end point of the selected line •...
  • Page 159 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 160: Viewing Hidden Draw Tools

    Topo USA User Guide MapNotes do not have shape or end points. They contain an anchor point at the end of the text box. Clicking the MapNote displays a central crosshair at the anchor point. Viewing Hidden Draw Tools The Draw tab tools allow you to add routable roads, trails, waypoints, tracks, lines (straight lines, arcs, and splines), shapes (polygons, rectangles, and circles), MapNotes, text labels, images, and symbols to a draw file.

  • Page 161: Saving A Draw File

    Use the following steps to save a draw file. 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click File. 3. Click Save. Draw files are saved by default in C:\DeLorme Docs\Draw with .an2 extensions. 4. Click Done to return to the main Draw tab area.

  • Page 162: Deleting A Draw File

    Topo USA User Guide Deleting a Draw File You can delete a draw file you just created or one you previously saved. To Delete a Draw File Use the following steps to delete a draw file. Open the project that contains the draw file you want to delete. 2.

  • Page 163: Editing/Locking Draw Files

    You can export draw files as text files. Draw objects exported to text files contain coordinate information for each line, area, or point object. You can open these text files in other DeLorme products. To Export Draw Files to Text Files Use the following steps to export an existing draw file to a text file.

  • Page 164: Exporting Track Data Files To Text Files

    The Export Draw File dialog box opens. 5. Browse to a directory in which to save the file or use the default destination of C:\DeLorme Docs\Export 6. Select Text File from the Save as Type drop-down list. 7. Type a name for the file in the File name text box. The default name is root name of the layer.

  • Page 165: 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 166 Topo USA User Guide You can also use Earthmate GPS Sync to download waypoints and tracks to the Draw tab from a PN-Series GPS; see the Help topics under Using DeLorme PN-Series GPS Devices for more information. See the chart at the end of this topic to learn what is imported for each type of file.
  • Page 167 Files must be less than 250 records long. Text File (.txt) Lat/Lon Text File Draw objects display with the current symbol and line style selections. GPS Log File Any DeLorme product Line or waypoint object displays with the (.gpl) that supports GPS current line preferences. tracking GPX File (.gpx)

  • Page 168: Formatting A Text File To Import As A Draw File

    Topo USA User Guide device, the comments are included. Location File Waypoint file from Coordinate information, name, and URL (.loc) Geocaching.com link. POI Factory or Garmin Draw objects display with the current Factory/Garmin File symbol and style selections. CSV File (.csv) Magellan Track Magellan Track Log Latitude, longitude, elevation, name and...
  • Page 169 Using the Draw Tools LAT, LON 43.807629,-70.163801 LAT, LON 43.807211,-70.162746 43.806707,-70.163400 43.806696,-70.163905 43.807125,-70.164768 43.807801,-70.164440 Spline BEGIN SPLINE BEGIN SPLINE LAT, LON 43.807801,-70.164440 LAT, LON 43.807629,-70.163801 LAT, LON 43.807211,-70.162746 LAT, LON 43.806707,-70.163400 43.806696,-70.163905 43.807125,-70.164768 43.807801,-70.164440 BEGIN ARC BEGIN ARC LAT, LON 43.807801,-70.164440 LAT, LON 43.807704,-70.162775...

  • Page 170: Copying A Map Line To A Draw File

    Topo USA User Guide Circle BEGIN CIRCLE BEGIN CIRCLE LAT, LON, Radius 43.807662,-70.163935,0.114611 Symbol BEGIN SYMBOL BEGIN SYMBOL LAT, LON, Name, Symbol 43.807662,-70.163935,DeLorme, Blue Name MapNote BEGIN NOTE BEGIN NOTE LAT, LON, Text 43.807662,-70.163935,DeLorme Text Label BEGIN TEXT BEGIN TEXT LAT, LON, Text 43.807662,-70.163935,DeLorme...

  • Page 171: Viewing The Contents Of A Draw File

    2. Right-click the track, point to Manage Draw, and then click Save as GPS Log File. 3. Browse to the location where you want to save the .gpl file. The default location is C:\DeLorme Docs\GPSLogs 4. Type the file name in the File Name text box.
  • Page 172 Topo USA User Guide map, the date and time the routable trail was last modified, and the length of the trail (in the measurement chosen in the Display settings). Waypoint layer contents include comments about the waypoint, the URL • assigned when the waypoint was added to the map, the date and time the waypoint was last modified, the coordinates of the waypoint, the elevation of the waypoint, and the symbol name.

  • Page 173: Copying A Draw File

    Using the Draw Tools 11. Optional. Click Less to return the tab height to its default height. Note To edit the Comments field, click once in the cell, type your text in the box, and then press ENTER on your keyboard. When you hover your cursor over a comment, the entire comment displays as a ToolTip.
  • Page 174 Topo USA User Guide Point Object (MapNote, Text Label, Symbol, Image) Line Object (Line, Arc, Spline) You can right-click a draw object on the map and change it to a road, track, trail, waypoint, or draw layer, depending on the type of draw object you selected. When the draw file type is changed, the original draw file is maintained and a copy is made and switched to the new draw file type, leaving you with two files: the original draw file and the copied draw file, which has a new draw file type.

  • Page 175: Renaming A Draw File

    Using the Draw Tools To change a symbol to a waypoint, right-click the symbol on the map, point to Manage Draw, and click Copy Symbol to Waypoint. Tip You can also change a draw file type using the File section of the Draw tab. For more information, see Copying a Draw File.

  • Page 176: Moving A Draw Object To A Different Draw File

    Topo USA User Guide it in a selected draw file. If you want to move a draw object to another draw file, see Moving a Draw Object to a Different Draw File. To Copy a Draw Object to a Different Draw File Use the following steps to copy a draw object.

  • Page 177: Using Draw Objects

    Using the Draw Tools 4. Click More. The tab area increases in height and the file details table displays. The information that displays in the table is dependent on the file type that is selected. 5. Right-click the draw object you want to move, point to Move To, and then click the draw file you want to copy the object to—all compatible draw files display in the Move To list.

  • Page 178: Moving Draw Objects

    Topo USA User Guide Symbol or Text Drag the object to the new location. Tips To undo the move of the pasted draw object, click the Undo button to undo the • last action. If you decide not to undo the last action, click the Redo button If you undo the first move of the pasted object, the object is placed back on top of •...

  • Page 179: Renaming A Draw Object

    Using the Draw Tools Symbol or Text Press the arrow keys on your keyboard to move the object up, down, right, or left. Drag it to the new location. 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...

  • Page 180: Deleting Draw Objects

    Topo USA User Guide To Rename a Draw Object in the File List Use the following steps to rename a draw object in the file list. 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.
  • Page 181 Using the Draw Tools To Delete One Draw Object Use the following steps to delete a draw object. 1. Open the existing project that contains the draw object you want to delete. 2. Click the Draw tab. 3. Click the Select tool and then click the draw object on the map to select it.

  • Page 182: Snapping Draw Objects

    Topo USA User Guide Right-click the object and then click Manage Draw/Delete Draw Object. A message box displays asking if you want to delete the draw objects from the current file. If you click Yes, all selected draw objects in the file are deleted. You cannot •...

  • Page 183: Adding Points To Draw Objects

    Using the Draw Tools The base point of a text label. • The text box anchor point of a MapNote. • When you drag your shape point over a point on the draw object, a yellow diamond defines the snap point .

  • Page 184: Deleting Points And Line Segments From Draw Objects

    Topo USA User Guide 2. Click the line between two shape points in the object and drag. A new point is created, as well as a new line segment within the object. The new segment displays with its first and last end points, as well as a text box indicating the new point's bearing or angle, length of the new segment (leg), and total object's length on the map.

  • Page 185: Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , And Splines

    Using the Draw Tools See the labeling procedures below for each of the draw objects. For this Draw Object... Use this labeling procedure... Routable Roads Type the name of the street/trail in the text box available in the Draw dialog area. Routable Trails Arcs 1.

  • Page 186: Drawing A Line, Arc, Or Spline On The Map

    Topo USA User Guide 2. Click and hold the Routable Road/Routable Trail tool and select the tool you want. 3. Type the name of the road or trail you want to add in the Road/Trail Name text box. Name each routable road/trail you add so you can locate it using the find feature. 4.
  • Page 187 Using the Draw Tools Use lines to mark boundaries or to add railroads or utility lines. You can draw lines • with varied line styles, weights, and colors, including lines that reflect actual map line types. Use arcs to add curved line features to a draw file. You can draw arcs with varied •...

  • Page 188: Drawing A Track On The Map

    Topo USA User Guide 8. To draw a line or spline, click the map to designate the start and end points of each line segment. You can also drag your cursor on the map to draw a squiggly line. To draw an arc, click the map to designate the start and end points of the arc. •...

  • Page 189: Tutorial: Convert Tracks Into Trails

    Using the Draw Tools 8. Click the map to designate the start and end points of each line segment. You can also drag your cursor on the map to draw a squiggly line. The coordinates of each point display in the corresponding text boxes to the •...
  • Page 190 Topo USA User Guide The large red circle indicates a break in the user trail. The small red circle indicates a break between the user trail and the existing trail. To ensure that the trail is routable, you must join the trail lines and then snap them to existing trails/roads.

  • Page 191: Editing A Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, Or Spline

    Using the Draw Tools 3. Release the point when the snap point displays. The new trail is now snapped to the existing road/trail and can be used when creating a route. Editing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline Once you create a line object (routable road, routable trail, line, arc, or spline) you can edit (including reshaping or changing line color or width), copy, move, or delete it at any time.

  • Page 192: Editing A Track

    Topo USA User Guide 6. Click Done to finish your edit. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard. Click outside the object's active box on the map. Editing a Track Once you download a track from a GPS receiver, you can edit (including reshaping or changing line color or width), copy, move, or delete it at any time.

  • Page 193: Placing A Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, Or Spline At A Specific Location

    Using the Draw Tools Click outside the object's active box on the map. Placing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline at a Specific Location You can place any line object (routable road, routable trail, line, arc, or spline) at a specific coordinate location.

  • Page 194: Joining And Breaking Linear Objects

    Topo USA User Guide Joining and Breaking Linear Objects You can join two or more routable roads/trails, tracks, lines, arcs, or splines into a single entity. You can also break routable roads/trails, tracks, lines, or splines. You cannot break arcs. To Join Use the following steps to join linear objects.

  • Page 195: Circles, Rectangles, And Polygons

    Using the Draw Tools map, use another tab, and so on between steps, you may need to repeat the steps again to break your linear object. Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons Drawing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map You can add area objects (circles, rectangles, and polygons) to a draw file in your current project.

  • Page 196: Editing A Circle, Rectangle, Or Polygon

    Topo USA User Guide you want. The radius of the circle and the coordinates of the circle's center display in the corresponding text boxes to the right of the circle fill option area. To draw a rectangle, click the location for the rectangle's upper-left corner on the map and drag away from the corner to set the width, height, and area for the rectangle.

  • Page 197: Placing A Circle, Rectangle, Or Polygon On The Map

    Using the Draw Tools To edit multiple objects, click the Select tool and then drag a box around the objects that you want to edit. 5. Change the object's fill, outline, and/or width option. If you selected a single circle, drag one of the magenta squares around the circle to change the circle's size.

  • Page 198: Waypoints, Symbols, Mapnotes, Text Labels, And Images

    Topo USA User Guide 3. Select the circle fill, outline, and/or width options. 4. To place a circle on the map, enter the coordinates for the circle's center into the corresponding text boxes. Then, enter the radius for the circle into the radius text box.
  • Page 199 Using the Draw Tools Add a MapNote, text label, or symbol • From the Draw tab: 1. Click and hold the MapNote/Text/Label/Symbol/Image tool and select the tool you want. Then, select the font, style, size, and color for your point object's label from the text style options.

  • Page 200: Editing A Waypoint, Symbol, Mapnote, Text Label, Or Image

    Topo USA User Guide 4. 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. 5. Press the ENTER key on your keyboard or click the map outside of the object's active area when you are finished.

  • Page 201: Placing A Waypoint, Symbol, Text Label, Or Image At A Specific Location

    Using the Draw Tools 1. Click the Draw tab. 2. Click the Select tool and then click the point object on the map twice. 3. Type a new name or phrase in the Label field, change the name's font, style, size, or color;...

  • Page 202: Moving And Deleting Draw Mapnotes

    Topo USA User Guide existing image or click Add, browse to an image, and click Open to add a new image to your Images selection. 3. Select the Coordinate option, or use the Distance and Bearing/Angle option in conjunction with the Coordinate option, and type the appropriate coordinates or numbers into the corresponding text boxes to the right of the text style options box.

  • Page 203: 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 204: 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 205: Gps Device Custom Symbols

    XSym. GPS Device Custom Symbols You can use DeLorme XSym to create custom symbol sets for use with your DeLorme PN- Series GPS device or a compatible third-party GPS device. If you are assigning waypoint IDs to symbols for a third-party device, use the Waypoint ID text box (shaded green) to make the assignment.
  • Page 206 Topo USA User Guide 2. Click and hold the Waypoint/Track tool to view its hidden options. Select the Waypoint tool Create a new symbol set. Create a symbol. 5. Under GPS, click the symbol button (the image on the button varies) to open the PN-Series symbol set.

  • Page 207: 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 208: Finding A Custom Symbol

    Topo USA User Guide To undo the last action, click the Undo button under Edit Symbol. • To repeat the last action, click the Redo button under Edit Symbol. • 7. To assign a symbol name to the current symbol, type a name or phrase in the Symbol Name text box under Edit Symbol.

  • Page 209: 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 210: Copying And Pasting

    Select the Symbol tool 3. Under Symbols, select the symbol set that contains the symbol you want to edit. 4. Click Edit. The DeLorme XSym dialog box opens. 5. Under Symbols in Set, select a symbol from the symbol selection. 6. In the Draw Tool Box, click the Select tool.

  • Page 211: Pasting A Bitmap Into Xsym

    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 212: 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 213: 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 214: 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 215: Using The Transparency Option

    The transparency option in DeLorme XSym lets you display a selected color as transparent in the final symbol image you place on a map within a DeLorme mapping program. For example, you may want to view the symbol object without the square of the surrounding background color.

  • Page 216: Cursor Position

    Topo USA User Guide Being aware of cursor position is important for choosing the anchor position of a symbol. The anchor is the pixel position on the symbol that corresponds to the geographic coordinate of the point selected on the map when the symbol is placed. Any newly created symbol, whether imported, pasted or dragged into the XSym Symbol Editing Grid, has a default position of center anchor.

  • Page 217: Creating A New Symbol Set

    Using the Draw Tools 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 218 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 219: Routing

    Routing Creating a Route You can create a road, trail, or direct 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 220 Topo USA User Guide 4. Optional. Add or insert stops or vias. 5. Click the Finish tool and then click the spot on the map where you want to end your route. To use an address book entry as your finish location, select Finish From Address Book from the Finish drop-down list, click to select an Address Book entry, and then click OK.

  • Page 221: Tutorial: Create A Route

    Routing Use the following steps to create a route. 1. Right-click the map location where you want to begin your route, point to Create Route, and click Set as Start. 2. Optional. Add or insert stops or vias. 3. Right-click the map location where you want to end your route, point to Create Route, and click Set as Finish.
  • Page 222 Topo USA User Guide Step 1—Set the route start Click the Route tab and type the start location for your route in the Start text box. Step 2—Add a stop Assign your first stop by typing it in the Stop text box. Since you are adding your stops in the order you want to reach them along your route, make sure the Add option is selected and then click Add to assign the stop.

  • Page 223: Adding And Inserting Stops And Vias

    Routing Tip Select the Auto check box next to the Calculate button to automatically calculate the route after you add each point. Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias Use stops and vias to route you through a particular place or along a particular road. You can add or insert stops or vias in any route you create using the Route tab, the route options on the toolbar, or by right-clicking the map (2-D only).
  • Page 224 Topo USA User Guide The Add Stop/Via function adds stops and vias in the order you add them to the route. Use the following steps to add a stop or via to your route. Create a route. 2. In the New/Edit dialog area in the Route tab, make sure the button next to the Stop tool (if you are adding a stop) or the Via tool (if you are adding a via) is...
  • Page 225 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, Calculate Road Shortest, Calculate Trail, or Calculate Direct. 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 226: Changing The Routing Method

    Topo USA User Guide Select Stop at GPS Location from the Stop drop-down list. Select Via at GPS Location from the Via drop-down list. Type the stop or via location in the Stop or Via text box • Type the name of an address book contact, user-added waypoint, or address. If you type an address, it must be in one of the following formats: street address, city, state OR street address, ZIP/Postal Code.

  • Page 227: Changing The Properties Of A Stop Along Your Route

    Routing You can change your routing calculation method at any time. You may need to do this to update your routing preferences. To Change the Route Calculation Method 1. From the Route tab, click the New/Edit subtab. 2. Select a calculation method: Driving–Use this method to calculate the route when you are driving a vehicle.

  • Page 228: Avoiding A Specified Area When Routing

    Topo USA User Guide 1. Click the Route tab and then click Directions to open the Route Directions dialog area. The list of routes you have created display in the route list on the left. A selected check box indicates the route is displaying on the map. 2.

  • Page 229: Saving Route Directions As Text

    Routing Click the fill color button to the right of the Fill drop-down list to select the • color for your fill style. Select an outline style for your draw object from the Outline drop-down list. • Click the outline color button to select a color for the outline of your draw •...

  • Page 230: Setting Your Routing Preferences

    Topo USA User Guide 2. Select the route you want to save from the Name drop-down list. If the route you want to save is not available in the Name drop-down list, you may not have the correct project open. 3.

  • Page 231: Editing A Route

    Routing These speeds are used to compute the travel time for a route. The Urban Speed text box is available only for road routes. 8. Repeat these steps for each road type. 9. When you are finished setting your road preferences, click Review to display your settings.
  • Page 232 Topo USA User Guide Customizing your route based on your driving style and speed. • Reversing a route. • 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 •...

  • Page 233: Editing Roads

    Routing 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 • No Way •...

  • Page 234: Moving Route Mapnotes

    Topo USA User Guide Use the following steps to label a route point with a MapNote. 1. Click the Route tab and then click the Advanced subtab. 2. Click Route Prefs to display the Route Preferences dialog area. 3. Under Route Features, select the check box next to each MapNote you want to display at your route points: Show Location MapNotes–Displays the coordinate information for each point in •...

  • Page 235: Saving A Route

    Routing All the routes you create are automatically displayed. The active route displays as a gold line outlined in red. Each inactive route displays as a dashed, orange line outlined in green. You can choose to display only certain routes without deleting them from the map. To Display a Route on the Map Use the following steps to display a hidden route on the map.

  • Page 236: Deleting A Route

    Right-click the route, point to Manage Route, and then click Delete Route. 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 237 Routing When you are using DeLorme Topo North America 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. When you create a route, you can...
  • Page 238 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 •...
  • Page 239 Routing 1. Set your GPS Radar preferences on the Find Tab in the Options dialog box. If you are using NavMode, make sure the Repeat the search every... check box is selected. 2. Click the Find tab and click the GPS Radar subtab to search for your category of interest.

  • Page 240: Setting Your End Of Day And Fuel Break Preferences

    Topo USA User Guide 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 241: Estimating The Fuel Cost Of Your Route

    Routing Note the unit of measurement used is based on your units of measurement setting. Select the Estimate Fuel Breaks check box to schedule fuel breaks for your • trip. Type the fuel tank capacity (in gallons) in the Tank Cap text box. •...
  • Page 242 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 4. Type the file name in the File Name text box.

  • Page 243: 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: NavMode–This is a full-screen view that you can view in 2-D or 3-D.
  • Page 244 Topo USA User Guide Each time you track with GPS, the initialization process uses the coordinates from the last initialized location. Use the following steps to change these coordinates to those of your choice. 1. Connect your GPS receiver to your computer, set the receiver to the mode specified in your owner manual, and then turn the receiver on.
  • Page 245 Using GPS Set your preferences • You can set various options for how GPS works. Use the following steps to change the When tracking... and GPS Options. 1. Click the Options button on the toolbar and then click the GPS Settings tab. 2.
  • Page 246 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 247: Using Navmode Or Tab View

    Using GPS 4. From the Device drop-down list, select the type of GPS receiver you are using. If your device is not listed, select Generic NMEA. Note The Settings text box automatically displays the default settings for the selected device. 5.
  • Page 248 Topo USA User Guide The tab view option allows you to use the GPS tab to control tracking and the Route > Advanced tab to control navigating. By default, the tabs and Control Panel are visible, but you can opt to hide them.

  • Page 249: Tutorial: Route With Gps-Navmode

    Using GPS Progress Bar—The progress bar displays below the orange bar. It shows how far • along you are in your route by distance. Turns—The blue area at the bottom of the screen shows the next turn in large text •...
  • Page 250 Topo USA User Guide Note The button is grayed out unless you have a GPS device plugged in or are playing back a GPS log file. To learn more about using your GPS with your application, see the Help topics under Using GPS.
  • Page 251 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. Start DeLorme Topo North America. 3. Make sure the NavMode button on the toolbar is on (appears indented).
  • Page 252 Topo USA User Guide 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 •...

  • Page 253: Tutorial: Route With Gps-Tab View

    To learn more about using your GPS with your application, see the Help topics under Using GPS. Step 1—Get ready 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. Start DeLorme Topo North America. Step 2—Start the GPS...
  • Page 254 GPS. If you are using a GPS device that is not an Earthmate GPS device, and you have not initialized it in DeLorme Topo North America before, you will need to initialize the device using the GPS Settings tab in the Options dialog box.

  • Page 255: Tracking A Route With Gps

    Using GPS of interest. If you select the Only in Direction of Travel check box, you won't have to back track to make your next stop; however, if you're driving in a very rural area, the closest point of interest may be behind you. For more information, see Finding Points Near Your Current Location.

  • Page 256: Getting Back On Track When Off Course

    Topo USA User Guide Initialize the device. This step is not necessary if you are using an Earthmate GPS device. 4. In NavMode, click the GPS button on the toolbar. In GPS tab view, click the GPS tab and then click the Status subtab. For more Status.

  • Page 257: Playing Back A Log File

    Using GPS Select the Recenter Map on GPS check box. If you pan the map manually during GPS tracking, the map automatically re-centers itself on your location after 5 seconds. 3. Click OK. 4. Click the GPS tab and click Start GPS. Click the GPS button on the toolbar.

  • Page 258: 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 259: Viewing File Details For A Gps Log

    Using GPS There are two ways to view an existing GPS log. You can play it back and watch it in real time (point-by-point), or you can preview it and view the entire log area without waiting for the playback to finish. To Preview a Log File Use the following steps to preview a log file.

  • Page 260: Monitoring Your Gps Status

    Topo USA User Guide 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.

  • Page 261: Monitoring Gps Satellite Information

    Using GPS 2-D–A yellow circle indicates the GPS connection is successful but there is insufficient satellite data to determine your GPS position. This usually indicates insufficient data for an accurate location due to: Only three satellites being used • Poor signals from the satellites. •...
  • Page 262 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 263: Viewing Sun And Moon Information

    Using GPS for navigation, and the satellite has DGPS and WAAS corrections available. Blue–WAAS-enabled receivers only. Indicates a WAAS satellite used for corrections. Viewing Sun and Moon Information You can use the Sun/Moon subtab in the GPS tab to view information about the rising and setting of the Sun and Moon relative to a specified date, time, and location.
  • Page 264 Topo USA User Guide The GPS constellation consists of 24 satellites, each carrying several atomic clocks to ensure the most accurate time possible. The satellites broadcast low-power radio waves containing the satellite's identity code and the exact time (to the nanosecond) that the message was sent.
  • Page 265 Using GPS Positioning Service (SPS) for civilians and the Precise Positioning Service (PPS) for military and authorized personnel.

  • Page 267: Using Voice Navigation

    Using Voice Navigation Voice Overview To use voice navigation, you must have a 2-D or 3-D GPS fix and a route calculated. Using the speech recognition and text-to-speech technology included in your application, you can issue a series of voice commands to a laptop computer. The voice commands activate basic navigation, map control, and GPS features, providing you with hands-free program navigation so you can concentrate on your driving.

  • Page 268: Activating And Monitoring Speech Recognition

    The speech recognition engine is automatically installed on Windows Vista • and Windows 7 operating systems. If you have another DeLorme product installed and already opted to install • the speech recognition engine, you may not see the option to install it again.

  • Page 269: Voice Commands

    Using Voice Navigation 2. Select the Microphone check box to activate your microphone and to turn on the speech recognition feature. The tab name turns red if the microphone is listening to your commands. Note If your microphone is active when you exit the program, it will still be active when you re-enter the application.
  • Page 270 Topo USA User Guide Center on next turn. Centers map on the next turn. Displays the Directions subtab in the Route tab. What is the next stop? Speaks the next stop name, distance to stop, bearing to stop, and time to stop. Displays the Directions subtab in the Route What's the next stop? tab.
  • Page 271 Using Voice Navigation Continue route from here. Adds current location as a stop and recalculates the route. (F9) Show turns. Activates the Show Turns dialog area in the Route tab. Show directions. Activates the Directions subtab in the Route tab. Show list.
  • Page 272 Topo USA User Guide 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. Stop GPS. (CTRL+G) Stops GPS tracking. GPS status.

  • Page 273: Voice Prompts

    Using Voice Navigation More commands. Displays next page of voice commands. Repeat last command. Repeats your last spoken command. Voice Prompts Directions (spoken first or alone) Proceed… Continue straight... Bear right… Bear left… Turn right… Turn left… Turn hard right… Turn hard left…...

  • Page 274: Voice Options

    Topo USA User Guide Voice Options Click a link to learn more about the Voice tab in the Options dialog box: Training the Speech Recognition Engine • • Speech Recognition Tips Changing Voice Output • Voice Preferences • Training the Speech Recognition Engine To use voice navigation, you must have a 2-D or 3-D GPS fix and a route...

  • Page 275: Speech Recognition Tips

    Using Voice Navigation 5. Select your preferred speech recognition engine from the Recognizer drop-down list. Note Select the most recent version available in the drop-down list. 6. Click Speech Profile Training to display the speech training wizard specific to your speech recognition engine.
  • Page 276 • 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. If more than one speech recognizer is available in the drop-down list, choose •...

  • Page 277: Changing Voice Output

    Using Voice Navigation Select the Microphone check box on the Voice tab only when you intend to use it. If you exit the program with the Microphone check box selected, the program will start speech recognition again when you restart the program. Voice recognition requires a lot of disk space and slows down the system if you are not using it.

  • Page 278: Voice Preferences

    Topo USA User Guide Use the following steps to change your computer's voice. 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.
  • Page 279 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 281: Geocaching

    Upload Field Notes Upload field notes to Geocaching.com when you sync your PN-Series GPS with DeLorme Topo North America. To automatically upload field notes to Geocaching.com when you sync your device: •...

  • Page 282: Geocaching Overview

    Geocaching is enjoyed by all kinds of people—from families with small children to active outdoor adventurers. To search for a geocache, you use a GPS device to follow clues to caches hidden by other geocachers. On your device and in DeLorme Topo North America, a geocache is a type of waypoint.

  • Page 283: Managing Pocket Queries

    Geocaching.com website. When you download a pocket query it creates waypoint layer on the Draw tab. You can manage your pocket queries from within DeLorme Topo North America and quickly sync them with your PN-Series GPS. Create a New Pocket Query 1.
  • Page 284 Topo USA User Guide Pocket Queries and Draw Layers When you download a pocket query, it creates a geocache waypoint layer on the Draw tab. These draw layers have some characteristics that make them different from regular waypoint draw layers: They are updated each time you update a pocket query.

  • Page 285: Using Earthmate Pn-Series Gps Devices

    Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices PN-Series GPS Overview This section of the Help explains how to use DeLorme Topo North America with your Earthmate PN-Series GPS device (PN-30 and higher models). For help with using the device, see your User Manual.

  • Page 286: Syncing Maps, Points, Routes, And Tracks

    Topo USA User Guide Syncing Maps, Points, Routes, and Tracks Use Earthmate GPS Sync to sync your DeLorme Topo North America projects with your Earthmate PN-Series GPS device or an SD card you plan to use in your device. Before you start, set your preferences for using Earthmate GPS Sync.
  • Page 287 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices • Map files that you have downloaded from the NetLink Map Library Note Only maps in the DeLorme Docs/Mobile Maps folder on your computer are displayed. GPS/SD Card Contents include: • All maps and files that you have synced to or installed on the device's internal •...

  • Page 288: Tutorial: Add A Map To An Earthmate Pn-Series Gps

    Topo USA User Guide • If an option is grayed out, it is unavailable for that data. View Available Memory The Memory Preview area shows the approximate amount of memory that will be available on your device and SD card after you sync. This can help you make decisions about where to sync your data.
  • Page 289 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices Note You can create a custom map package if you want to control the zoom levels at which the map displays or include draw layers. Click the Help button on the Map Library subtab to access the online NetLink •...
  • Page 290 Topo USA User Guide Step 3—Name your selection and process the order On the next screen, type a name for your selection. This is the name you want for your map file. Then, click Process Order. Step 4—Download your imagery or data...
  • Page 291 When your file is ready, go to the Downloads subtab and download your map files. Note For each selection, a map file for your PN-Series GPS device is saved to the DeLorme Docs/Mobile Maps folder on your computer and a map file for use in the desktop mapping program is saved to the DeLorme Docs/Downloads folder.

  • Page 292: Tutorial: Sync Data With A Pn-Series Gps

    Use Earthmate GPS Sync to send and receive waypoints, including geocaches, tracks, and routes to and from an Earthmate PN-Series GPS. When planning a trip, use DeLorme Topo North America to create a set of waypoints, a track, and a route that identify the locations you are interested in visiting.
  • Page 293 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices The left side of the dialog box shows the project that you have open on your • computer. Step 3—View what will sync To view the contents of the project, click Project Contents. To view what is on the device/SD card, click GPS Contents.
  • Page 294 Topo USA User Guide Step 4—Make changes To include or exclude a specific file, layer, or map, select or clear its check box. • in the Select • To change the location for the file after sync, click the toggle Destination column.
  • Page 295 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices Step 5—Sync Click Sync on the dialog box. You are notified when sync is complete.

  • Page 296: Deleting Files From A Pn-Series Gps

    Topo USA User Guide Deleting Files from a PN-Series GPS You can use Earthmate GPS Sync to delete maps, routes, tracks, waypoints, and geocaches from your Earthmate PN-Series GPS or an SD card in an SD card reader. 1. Connect your device or SD card reader to your computer. 2.

  • Page 297: Firmware Updates

    Firmware Updates Occasionally, DeLorme releases updates for Earthmate PN-Series GPS devices. When an update is available for a device connected to your computer with the USB cable, you will be notified when you start Earthmate GPS Sync.

  • Page 298: Creating Custom Map Packages

    Creating Custom Map Packages Creating a Custom Map Package You can export maps that you create in DeLorme Topo North America to use on a DeLorme Earthmate PN-Series GPS device. You can customize (Custom map packages are created using the Handheld Export tab. The data that is included in a custom map package depends on the data that is available for the export area.) your map with imagery and data from...
  • Page 299 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices Notes To clear the highlighted grids from the map, click the Clear All button • To view a previously exported map, select it from the Saved Map Packages list and • then click View To delete a previously exported map, select it from the Saved Map Packages list •...
  • Page 300 Draw Layers — 1-17 All draw layers in the current project, excluding waypoints and tracks. DeLorme Topo North America Data Series — 9-17 DeLorme Topo North America base map data. Satellite Imagery (SAT10) — 9-11 True-color 10-meter resolution imagery from the French based SPOT satellite (Satellites d’observation de la Terre).

  • Page 301: Grid Size Comparisons

    Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices 1:50K Canada Topographic Map Sheets — 10-15 Coverage for most of Canada. Can overlay other maps. These maps are made from original Canadian map sheets and are a combination of Toporama maps, photomaps, and scanned maps. They include not only topographic contour lines and water but also significant buildings, historic sites, and other man-made features in urban areas.

  • Page 302: Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation

    Your DeLorme application and your Earthmate PN-Series GPS device use different methods for representing the map's scale. In DeLorme Topo North America, scale is represented as a data zoom level (1-17). The Earthmate PN-Series GPS device uses a scale bar, based on the...
  • Page 303 Using Earthmate PN-Series GPS Devices The following table describes the correlation between data zoom levels in your DeLorme application and the scale bars on the device. Data Scale Bar Label Zoom km/m mi/ft NM/ft NM/m Level 1000km 500mi 500NM 500NM...

  • Page 305: Using Third-Party Gps Devices

    Using Third-party GPS Devices Sending Route Information Third-party GPS If you have a compatible GPS or athletic device, 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 306: Sending Tracks

    Topo USA User Guide a GARMIN GPS receiver, set your GARMIN receiver interface to GRMN/GRMN. For more information, see your device owner manual. 2. Click the arrow next to the Sync button on the toolbar and click Other Device to open the Exchange Wizard. 3.

  • Page 307: Sending Waypoints

    Using Third-party GPS Devices 3. Under Select Device, select GPS or point to Athletic Device and then select your device. 4. Select Send to Device. 5. Select User Map Data - Track from the Object Type drop-down list. 6. Click Next. 7.

  • Page 308: Receiving A Route

    Topo USA User Guide 8. 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. 9.

  • Page 309: Receiving A Track

    Using Third-party GPS Devices 12. Click Finish. Receiving a Track Third-party GPS If you have a compatible GPS or athletic device, you can use the Exchange Wizard to receive tracks created on your device. Once imported, you can use the file in your mapping program.

  • Page 310: Receiving Waypoints

    Topo USA User Guide 12. Repeat the steps for every track file you want to receive from your device. 13. Click Finish. Receiving Waypoints Third-party GPS If you have a compatible GPS or athletic device, you can use the Exchange Wizard to receive waypoints created on your device and save them as a draw file or as a waypoint file.
  • Page 311 Using Third-party GPS Devices 11. Repeats the steps for each waypoint file you want to receive. 12. Click Finish.

  • Page 313: Using Small-Screen Devices

    Using Small-screen Devices Using Small-screen Devices You can use your mapping application with small-screen devices, such as netbooks and UMPCs (Ultra Mobile PCs). If you are installing the software on a netbook or small-screen device, select Netbook Mode as the default mode during installation. If you do not select Netbook Mode when you install, you can enable it at any time: tlick the Options menu arrow and click Netbook Mode to select the check box.
  • Page 314 Topo USA User Guide Your DeLorme Topo North America 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: DeLorme Topo North America Single-User License Agreement...

  • Page 315: Profiling Linear Objects

    Profiling Linear Objects Creating a Profile You can use the Profile tab to create elevation graphs of linear objects on the map. Linear objects can be part of the map or part of a draw layer. A linear object is profiled from one end of the line to the other.

  • Page 316: Viewing The Profile Elevation Graphs

    Topo USA User Guide Use the following steps to create a profile. Center your map on the area with the linear object you want to profile. Center the route you want to profile on the map. 2. Click the Profile button on the Profile tab or on the toolbar to activate it.
  • Page 317 Profiling Linear Objects The profile graph automatically displays when you select an object to profile. It shows a two-dimensional image of the elevation associated with the selected object. Distance and elevation are indicated below and to the left of the graph respectively. Use the following steps to view a profile graph.
  • Page 318 Topo USA User Guide reordering the statistics. Tips • You can also profile an object or route on the map by right-clicking the item and then clicking Profile. To view your object's profile in the opposite direction, click the Reverse button •...

  • Page 319: Statistical Data

    Profiling Linear Objects When you hover your cursor over the area within the bars, the cursor • changes to a hand. Left-click to grab the area and drag it horizontally to reposition the border focus area or to center the selection on that point. 3.
  • Page 320 Topo USA User Guide To Add an Option When one or more options have been removed, use the following steps to made add an option to the statistics list. 1. Move your cursor over Click to add statistics and click. A list of available statistic options opens.
  • Page 321 Profiling Linear Objects the profile. Climbing The amount of ascending vertical distance. Elevation Descending The amount of descending vertical distance. Elevation* Grade Actually percent grade, rise over run (100 x (rise/run)). For example, 6 means that for every 100 ft, you gain 6 ft in elevation. Average Grade* Average of the grade from the start to the current cursor position (or finish).

  • Page 322: Manually Setting Minimum And Maximum Elevation

    Topo USA User Guide Longitude*** The measure of a position on the surface of the earth east or west of the Prime Meridian in degrees, minutes, and seconds. Defined as the angle from the vertical plane running through the polar axis and the prime meridian.

  • Page 323: User Profile Data

    Right-click the profiled object and click Clear Profile. • User Profile Data User profile data is data you add to a DeLorme mapping program. You can attach it to a track or .gpl file using GeoTagger or use the Exchange Wizard to download a track that contains the data from a device that records GPS data, such as some athletic devices from Timex and Suunto.
  • Page 324 Topo USA User Guide Pedal Cadence Purple rps, rpm, rph Depends on data Heart Rate Temperature Maroon °F or °C Depends on data. To View Information for a Specific Data Type When you have multiple types of user data, you can choose which type to focus on using the "follow"...
  • Page 325 Profiling Linear Objects Profile a track with user data. The data types display in the profile toolbar. The scale for the currently followed data type displays to the right of the profile graph. 2. To change the default data type color: 3.

  • Page 327: Viewing Your Map In 3-D

    Viewing Your Map in 3-D Viewing a 3-D Map On the 3-D tab, you can view your map data in 3-D and change the look of your 3-D map using the tools on the tab or keyboard shortcuts. Notes You can view 3-D maps only in the left (secondary) map window; however, you can •...
  • Page 328 Topo USA User Guide 3. Use the Rotate controls to rotate the 3-D map to the new position. The reference arrow points to the direction that you will be viewing on the map, which varies depending on the 3-D View selection you made in step 2). The degree of map rotation displays above the Rotate arrows.

  • Page 329: Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences

    Viewing Your Map in 3-D 7. Click Hide 3-D when finished. The map changes to a 2-D view. Select 2-D from the drop-down list at the top of the left map window when finished. Tips When the 3-D map window is open, you can use the grab and pan tool on the •...

  • Page 330: Flying Over A 3-D Map

    , and then click the Keyboard Shortcuts tab. 3. Select 3-D Navigation (DeLorme Scheme) from the Scheme drop-down list. 4. Click OK to activate the selected scheme. 5. To rotate the map to the right, press ALT+D on your keyboard.

  • Page 331: Tutorial: Fly In 3-D

    Viewing Your Map in 3-D 8. To pan the map to the right, press ALT+Right (the right arrow) on your keyboard. To pan the map to the left, press ALT+Left on your keyboard. 9. To pan the map forward, press ALT+Up on your keyboard. To pan the map backward, press ALT+Down on your keyboard.
  • Page 332 Topo USA User Guide Step 2—Save the route as a GPS log file Right-click the calculated route and click Save as GPS Log File. Step 3—Open the GPS log file Open the newly created GPS Log file using the GPS Log subtab in the GPS tab. Step 4—Play the GPS log file Click the Play button to play back the GPS Log file.
  • Page 333 Viewing Your Map in 3-D Step 5—Adjust 3-D settings Use the tools in the 3-D tab to adjust the rotation, pitch, and more. Step 6—View the map in 3-D while you play back the GPS log file Drag the resize tool to the right (or double-click the bar above the right arrow) to view the map in full, 3-D mode.

  • Page 335: Using Netlink And Mapshare

    Using NetLink and MapShare NetLink Overview NetLink is an online portal within DeLorme Topo North America. You must have an Internet connection to use NetLink. The NetLink tab has four sections, or subtabs. Click the NetLink Help button on the Map Library subtab for more information and detailed help.
  • Page 336 Topo USA User Guide Step 3—Select the route to share Select the route file you want to share from the Available Routes drop-down list and then click Next. Step 4—Add a title or notes to the route map...
  • Page 337 Using NetLink and MapShare To add a title or notes to your route map, type the appropriate information in the text boxes and click Next. 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.
  • Page 338 Topo USA User Guide Step 6—View upload confirmation A message informs you that your map has been uploaded successfully to the MapShare site. Click Next. Step 7—Preview or e-mail the route Click E-mail the MapShare Link for Your Route Map and Directions to email a link of your route map and directions.
  • Page 339 Using NetLink and MapShare Step 8—Exit the MapShare Wizard Click Close to exit the MapShare Wizard.

  • Page 341: 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 342 Topo USA User Guide 3. In the Photo Directory box, type the path and file name for the folder (not specific images) on your computer where the images are stored. Click Browse to search for the folder on your computer. 4.

  • Page 343: Tagging Data

    Once you successfully tag your data to a GPS log file or track file, you can view the points where the data was recorded on the map and in the Profile tab in your DeLorme program. Before you begin, you must download the GPS log file or track file and the data file[Suunto (*.sdf), Timex Trainer CSV (*.csv), or Generic CSV File (*.csv)] to your computer.

  • Page 344: Calculate The Timestamp Offset

    Topo USA User Guide —; select T from the drop-down list that is below the Temperature category in the first row. 9. For Generic CSV Files only, select your device's time format from the Time Format drop-down list. 10. Under Offset, if the time on your device differed from actual time when you recorded the data, calculate the offset, type the actual time in the Matching GPS...
  • Page 345 Using GeoTagger 2. Click the Draw tab and view your track or GPS log. 3. Find a point on the track or GPS log where you know you took a picture or recorded data. 4. Make a note of the time. 5.

  • Page 347: Legal Information

    DeLorme Topo North America 10.0 Single-User License Agreement This is an Agreement between you, the end user, and DeLorme. By using the DeLorme Topo North America 10.0 software, data and documentation (the “System”), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
  • Page 348 Paper Map Printout Rights. You may reproduce paper copies or static digital images, such as PDF or TIFF files, of any DELORME TOPO NORTH AMERICA map for personal or household use or, if you are a business or institution, for in-house purposes, provided that distribution and use of such printouts and copies of printouts is limited to the location where the System is installed or limited to use by employees based at that location.
  • Page 349 You understand and agree that the trademarks, trade names, service marks, copyrights and other proprietary rights of DeLorme are and shall remain the sole and exclusive property of DeLorme and that you will not hold yourself out as having any ownership rights thereto. You further agree that you will make no use of such rights except as provided in this Agreement.
  • Page 350 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 351 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 352: Important Notices

    Important Notices Patent and Copyright Notice DeLorme Topo North America is a limited field of use license under United States Patent law including the following patents owned by DeLorme: U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,972,319; 5,030,117; 5,559,707; 5,802,492; and 6,321,158. Other patents pending. All software, data compilations, screen displays and map printouts are all protected by U.S.
  • Page 353 Legal Information LibTiff License Copyright © 1988-1997 Sam Leffler Copyright © 1991-1997 Silicon Graphics, Inc. Permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, and sell this software and its documentation for any purpose is hereby granted without fee, provided that (i) the above copyright notices and this permission notice appear in all copies of the software and related documentation, and (ii) the names of Sam Leffler and Silicon Graphics may not be used in any advertising or publicity relating to the software without the specific, prior written permission of Sam...
  • Page 354 Topo USA User Guide MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL Autodesk, Inc. OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS;...
  • Page 355 Legal Information All rights reserved. Permission is hereby granted, free of charge, to any person (the"User") 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,publish, distribute, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: 1.
  • Page 356 Topo USA User Guide ShapeLib License Copyright © 1999, 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, publish, distribute, sublicense, and/or sell copies of the Software, and to permit persons to whom the Software is furnished to do so, subject to the following conditions: The above copyright notice and this permission notice shall be included in all copies or...
  • Page 357 Legal Information GDAL gtiff Format License Copyright © 2002, Industrial Light & Magic, a division of Lucas Digital Ltd. LLC 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 358 Topo USA User Guide 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 359: Apache License, Version 2.0

    Legal Information http://www.weather.gov/disclaimer.php The information on government servers are in the public domain, unless specifically annotated otherwise, and may be used freely by the public so long as you do not 1) claim it is your own (e.g. by claiming copyright for NWS information -- see below), 2) use it in a manner that implies an endorsement or affiliation with NOAA/NWS, or 3) modify it in content and then present it as official government material.
  • Page 360 Topo USA User Guide 1. Definitions. "License" shall mean the terms and conditions for use, reproduction, and distribution as defined by Sections 1 through 9 of this document. "Licensor" shall mean the copyright owner or entity authorized by the copyright owner that is granting the License.
  • Page 361 Legal Information from, or merely link (or bind by name) to the interfaces of, the Work and Derivative Works thereof. "Contribution" shall mean any work of authorship, including the original version of the Work and any modifications or additions to that Work or Derivative Works thereof, that is intentionally submitted to Licensor for inclusion in the Work by the copyright owner or by an individual or Legal Entity authorized to submit on behalf of the copyright owner.
  • Page 362 Topo USA User Guide 4. Redistribution. You may reproduce and distribute copies of the Work or Derivative Works thereof in any medium, with or without modifications, and in Source or Object form, provided that You meet the following conditions: You must give any other recipients of the Work or Derivative Works a copy of this License; You must cause any modified files to carry prominent notices stating that You changed the files;...
  • Page 363 Legal Information Notwithstanding the above, nothing herein shall supersede or modify the terms of any separate license agreement you may have executed with Licensor regarding such Contributions. 6. Trademarks. This License does not grant permission to use the trade names, trademarks, service marks, or product names of the Licensor, except as required for reasonable and customary use in describing the origin of the Work and reproducing the content of the NOTICE file.

  • Page 365: Index

    Bitmap ..........12 Custom Points of Interest ....63 Breaking Linear Objects ....180 Custom Symbols ......189 Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ..82 Customizing the Map Feature Preferences Category Searches ......111 ........... 63 Center on GPS ......... 242 Centering Routes on the Map .....
  • Page 366 Topo USA User Guide Deleting a Draw File ......148 File Preview ........244 Deleting a Route ......222 Find ..97, 103, 104, 108, 114, 119, 122 Deleting Draw Objects ...... 158 Find Options ........97 Deleting Points and Line Segments from Finding a Custom Symbol ....
  • Page 367 Index Join tracks ........175 NavMode ......56, 233, 235 Joining Linear Objects ....... 180 Netbook ......55, 59, 297 JPEG ..........12 NetLink ........87, 319 Northing ......... 303 Keyboard Shortcuts 79, 80, 82, 83, 84, 85, Opening a Project ......90 Keywords for Category Searches ..
  • Page 368 Topo USA User Guide Renaming a Draw Object ....165 Speech Profile Training ....258, 262 Reordering the Tabs ......77 Speech Recognition ... 252, 258, 259 Reordering the Toolbar ....... 49 Speed ..........246 Resizing the Map and Tab Areas ... 71 Spline ......
  • Page 369 Index Zone ..........303 Zoom Tools ........9, 19 XSym ........197, 198 Zooming In and Out ......9 ZIP/Postal Codes ....... 60...

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