Selecting Repeated Tracklogs; Scalable Tracklogs - GPS TrackMaker Reference Manual

4.8 Selecting Repeated Tracklogs

Frequently, after several downloads from GPS or after the use of Merge File , the memory is filled with a lot of
repeated Tracklogs, harming the data manipulation.
To select repeated Tracklogs to delete or edit them, press
Tracklogs .
Select Repeated Segments of Tracklogs/Routes
Option for complete comparison of repeated Tracklogs/Routes, allowing to select repeated segments of Tracklogs
and Routes. Information about distance and length of each segment are considered, leaving the comparison
process slow.
Configuring the Maximum Distance of Comparison
The verification of repeated Tracklogs/Routes is made with a defined tolerance in meters or yards. Larger the
value, more Tracklogs/Routes can be selected.
Zero or Exact defines the selection of repeated Tracklogs/Routes located exactly in the same position, without any
degree of tolerance.
Aborting the Process
Press ESC Key to abort the verification process.

4.9 Scalable Tracklogs

It is possible to set the distance level for which the selected Tracklog remains displayed. When the set value is
exceeded, the Tracklog will no longer show but will still exist. The Text Box has a predefined list of values for
scalable Tracklogs. They are only examples, and the User must adapt to his needs.
Permanent: Tracklog that always stays in the screen
Country: Used in the indication of boundaries of large size countries
State Large: Boundaries of large size states or medium size countries
State Medium: Boundaries of medium size states or small size countries
City Large: Boundaries of big size metropolises
City Medium: Boundaries of medium size cities
City Small: Boundaries of small cities or villages
Urban Area: Boundaries of metropolitan areas
Neighborhood: Suburbs or small details in map
Highway: Value suggested for highways or for small details in maps
Avenue: Avenues and small details in maps
Street: Suggested value for very small details in maps
or click in Tools> Tracklogs/Rotes > Select Repeated
Select Repeated Tracklogs/Routes
This option allows a fast search of repeated Tracklogs and Routes,
considering only some basic information as number of points, initials
and final coordinates, similar length, etc.
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