Delorme 6 Users Manual

2015-02-04

• Getting Started
  • Welcome to XMap 6
  • What's New in XMap 6
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Helpful Tips
  • Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations
    • What is Migration?
    • Initial Migration
    • Project Migration
  • Basic Functions
    • Zooming In and Out
    • Panning/Centering the Map
    • Copying Your Map to the Clipboard
    • Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image
    • Measuring Distance and Area
    • Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats
    • Searching Tips
  • About the Interface
    • Tab Area
    • Control Panel
    • Overview Map
    • Toolbar
• Map Legend
  • Map Legend
    • Routable Trail Features
    • Routable Road Features
    • Land Cover
    • Point Features
    • Line Features
    • DeLorme Atlas and Gazetteer Symbols
• Using the Toolbar
  • Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options
  • Reordering the Toolbar Options
  • To Use the GIS Tools
  • To Create New Projects
  • To Open a Project
  • To Migrate a Project
  • To Save a Project
  • To Use the Map Navigation Tool
  • To Print
  • To Print the Map Screen
  • To Share Maps
  • To Share Online With Eartha Community Atlas
  • To Send Maps to Your Portable Media Player
  • To Create a Route
  • To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection
  • To Exchange Files with a Handheld Device
  • To Use GPS NavMode
  • To Grab and Pan the Map
  • To Create a Profile
  • To Measure Distance
  • To Get Information About a Location
  • To Choose Options
  • To Add Images and Data to a GPS Location
• Customizing the Map and Tab Display
  • Display Options Overview
  • Customizing the Interface
  • Displaying Basic Map Features
  • Customizing the Map Feature Preferences
  • Changing the Map Colors
  • Changing the Map Magnification Level
  • Changing How POIs Display on the Map
  • Setting Units of Measure Preferences
  • Resizing the Map and Tab Areas
  • Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time
  • Showing or Hiding Tabs
  • Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences
  • Reordering the Tabs
• Using Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme
  • Creating a New Custom Scheme
  • Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme
  • Customizing a DeLorme Scheme
  • Renaming a Custom Scheme
  • Deleting a Custom Scheme
  • Importing a Custom Scheme
  • Exporting a Custom Scheme
  • Searching For Commands
  • Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme
• Using Projects
  • Map Data Overview
  • Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations
    • What is Migration?
    • Initial Migration
    • Project Migration
  • Managing Data
    • Adding Data and Imagery to XMap
    • Adding/Removing Base Data
    • Setting Data as Routing Data
    • Viewing Data from NetLink
  • Managing Projects
    • Creating and Deleting Projects
    • Opening a Project
    • Saving a Project
    • Adding/Removing Files in a Project
    • Renaming a Project
  • Using Transfer Files
    • Using Transfer Files Overview
    • Creating Transfer Files
    • Importing Transfer Files
    • E-mailing a Transfer File
  • Changing the Properties of Your Data
    • Changing the Properties in Your Data Overview
    • Changing Imagery Display
    • Changing Point Properties
    • Changing Vector Properties
    • Changing the Contour Properties
    • Changing Coordinate Grid Properties
    • Changing USGS Quad Line Connection Properties
    • Changing Draw Connection Properties
    • Changing the Raster Properties
    • Changing the Shaded Relief Properties
    • Changing the Radio Coverage Ellipses Properties
    • Changing the Elevation Properties
    • Changing XData Dataset Properties
• Working With GIS
  • GIS Overview
  • Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers
  • GIS Options
    • GIS Layer Options
    • GIS Query Options
  • Using Database Manager
    • Database Manager Overview
    • Connecting to a Server
    • Adding a User to a Server
    • Disconnecting from/Reconnecting to a Server
    • Removing a Server
    • Creating a New Database
    • Attaching/Connecting a Database
    • Adding/Removing a Database User
    • Activating/Deactivating a Database
    • Deleting a Database
    • Database User Roles
    • Creating User Subscriptions
    • Changing Your SQL Server Authentication Password
    • XMap Database Limitations
    • Backing Up a Database
    • Restoring a Backed Up Database
  • Using Layers in a Subscription
    • Opening a Subscription File
    • Refreshing the Layers in a Subscription
    • Adding Subscription Layers to Your Workspace
  • Using ArcSDE Databases
    • Importing a Layer from an ArcSDE Database
    • Connecting to an ArcSDE Database
    • Installing ArcSDE SDK Tools
  • Redlining
    • Creating Redline Edits
    • Sending Redline Edits to the Source Database
    • Viewing Redline Edits
  • Stationing
    • Stationing
  • Bulk Importing and Exporting
    • Bulk Importing
    • Bulk Importing Parameters
    • Bulk Exporting
    • Bulk Exporting Parameters
  • Managing Layers in Your Workspace
    • Workspace Overview
    • Downloading a Layer from XMap Web
    • Importing a Layer Into a Database
    • Append and Replace Examples
    • Creating a New Layer
    • Viewing Layer Information in the Workspace Subtab
    • Adding and Removing Layers In Your Workspace
    • Viewing a Layer on the Map
    • Viewing a Legend for all Visible Layers
    • Deleting a Layer
    • Exporting a Layer
    • Refreshing Your Database Connection
    • Modifying the Properties of a Layer
    • Creating a Buffer Around a Geometry
    • Adding Geometries to a Layer
    • Editing Points in a Polygon/Line Layer
    • Moving or Changing the Scale of a Geometry
    • Rotating a Geometry
    • Deleting a Geometry
    • Making COGO Edits
    • Analyzing Topological Line Layers
    • Copying/Cutting and Pasting Geometries
  • Classifying, Symbolizing, and Labeling a Layer
    • Classifying
    • Symbolizing and Labeling
  • Using XMap Web
    • Creating an XMap Web Site
    • Logging Into XMap Web
    • Logging Out of XMap Web
    • Publishing a Layer to Your XMap Web Site
    • Removing a Layer From Your XMap Web Site
    • Downloading a Layer From XMap® Web
    • Managing Your Site
    • Viewing a Report for Your XMap Web Site
  • Attributes-Datasheet View
    • Editing the Attributes of a Layer
    • Linking Documents and URLs to Attributes
    • Viewing the Attributes of a Geometry on the Map
    • Viewing Redline Edits
    • Using Right-Click Options in the Datasheet View
    • Searching for Attributes
  • Attributes-Design View
    • Showing/Hiding Attributes in a Layer
    • Adding a Field to a Layer
    • Editing a Field's Formula
    • Deleting a Field from a Layer
    • Function and Operator Descriptions
    • Importing a Set to Link to an Attribute
    • Linking a Set to an Attribute
    • Selecting a Geometry to be Read Only
  • Query
    • Creating a Query
    • Changing How Query Results Display on the Map
    • Changing How Query Results Display in the Attributes Subtab
    • Deleting a Query
    • Cancelling a Query
  • Layering
    • Reordering Layers
  • Checking Layers Out and In
    • Checking Layers Out and In
• Printing
  • Printing a Map
  • Printing a Route and Directions
  • Printing a Profile
  • Adding Text or Graphics to Your Map
  • Aligning Text and Graphic Items on Your Map
  • Snapping Text and Graphic Items on Your Map
  • Layering Multiple Text and Graphic Items on a Printed Map
  • Changing the Background Color of a Printed Map
  • Manually Assembling a Multi-page Map
• Finding a Location on the Map
  • Find Overview
  • Performing a Basic Search
  • Performing an Advanced Search
  • Performing a POI Search
  • Finding Points Near Your Current Location
  • Finding a Symbol by its Name
  • Tips on Viewing Search Results
  • Keywords for Category Searches
  • MapTags: Converting, Moving, Hiding, and Deleting
• Using Address Book Contacts
  • Searching for Address Book Contacts
  • Importing Existing Address Book Information
  • Manually Entering Address Book Information
  • Centering the Map on an Address Book Contact
  • Editing a Contact In Your Address Book
  • Manually Moving a Contact on the Map
  • Relocating Address Book Contacts
  • Showing/Hiding Address Book Contacts on the Map
  • Deleting a Contact In Your Address Book
  • Deleting Your Entire Address Book
  • Exporting Your Address Book
• Searching for Phone Book Listings
  • Using Phone Data
  • Searching for a Phone Book Listing
  • Finding Phone Book Listings for a Specific Road
• Using the Draw Tools
  • Draw Overview
  • Viewing Hidden Draw Tools
  • Geocaching Features
  • Draw File Management
    • Creating a New Draw File
    • Saving a Draw File
    • Deleting a Draw File
    • Hiding Draw Files
    • Editing/Locking Draw Files
    • Exporting Draw Files to Text Files
    • Exporting Track or Waypoint Files to GPX Files
    • Importing Files to Draw Files
    • Formatting a Text File to Import as a Draw File
    • Copying a Map Line to a Draw File
    • Saving a Track as a GPS Log
    • Viewing the Contents of a Draw File
    • Copying a Draw File
    • Changing Draw Object Types
    • Renaming a Draw File
    • Creating a Direct Route from a Line Object
    • Copying a Draw Object From One Draw File to Another
    • Moving a Draw Object to a Different Draw File
  • Using Draw Objects
    • Copying and Placing Draw Objects
    • Moving Draw Objects
    • Renaming a Draw Object
    • Deleting Draw Objects
    • Snapping Draw Objects
    • Adding Points to Draw Objects
    • Deleting Points and Line Segments from Draw Objects
    • Labeling a Draw Object
  • Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , and Splines
    • Drawing Routable Roads or Trails on the Map
    • Drawing a Line, Arc, or Spline on the Map
    • Drawing a Track on the Map
    • Editing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline
    • Editing a Track
    • Placing a Routable Road, Routable Trail, Line, Arc, or Spline at a Specific Location
    • Joining and Breaking Linear Objects
  • Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons
    • Drawing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map
    • Editing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon
    • Placing a Circle, Rectangle, or Polygon on the Map
  • Waypoints, Symbols, MapNotes, Text Labels, and Images
    • Adding a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image to the Map
    • Editing a Waypoint, Symbol, MapNote, Text Label, or Image
    • Placing a Waypoint, Symbol, Text Label, or Image at a Specific Location
    • Moving and Deleting Draw MapNotes
  • Custom Symbols
    • Custom Symbols Overview
    • Opening a Symbol Set
    • Creating a New Symbol Set
    • Creating a New Symbol
    • Editing a Symbol
    • Finding a Custom Symbol
    • Importing a Bitmap
    • Copying and Pasting
    • Pasting a Bitmap into XSym
    • Dragging a Bitmap into XSym
    • Removing a Symbol
    • GPS Device Custom Symbols
    • Symbol Editing Tools
• Using XData
  • XData Overview
  • Importing Data
  • Managing Datasets
  • Viewing Dataset Records
  • Creating a Route with XData Records
  • Geocoding or Moving a Record's Location
  • Exporting Data
  • Printing XData Dataset Records
• Registering Images
  • ImageReg Overview
  • Creating Data for a Registered Image
  • Opening and Closing Existing WorkFiles
  • Registering an Image
  • Modifying Existing WorkFiles
  • Deleting an Existing WorkFile
  • Hints for Placing Points
• Profiling Linear Objects
  • Creating a Profile
  • Viewing the Profile Elevation Graphs
  • Statistical Data
  • Manually Setting Minimum and Maximum Elevation
  • Clearing a Profile
  • User Profile Data
• Viewing Your Map in 3-D
  • Viewing a 3-D Map
  • Flying Over a 3-D Map
  • Setting Your 3-D Map Preferences
• Routing
  • Creating a Route
  • Adding and Inserting Stops and Vias
  • Changing the Routing Method
  • Changing the Properties of a Stop Along Your Route
  • Viewing Route Directions
  • Avoiding a Specified Area When Routing
  • Saving Route Directions as Text
  • Setting Your Routing Preferences
  • Editing a Route
  • Editing Roads
  • Labeling a Route Point with a MapNote
  • Moving Route MapNotes
  • Displaying and Centering Routes on the Map
  • Saving a Route
  • Deleting a Route
  • Importing Routes
  • Setting Your End of Day and Fuel Break Preferences
  • Estimating the Fuel Cost of Your Route
  • Converting a Route to a GPS Log
• Using GPS
  • GPS Overview
  • Initializing GPS
  • Using NavMode or GPS Tab View
  • Tracking a Route with GPS
  • Getting Back on Track When Off Course
  • Panning the Map Automatically While GPS Tracking
  • Playing Back a Log File
  • Previewing a GPS Log File
  • Viewing File Details for a GPS Log
  • Monitoring Your GPS Status
  • Monitoring GPS Satellite Information
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  • Viewing Sun and Moon Information
  • Averaging
  • About GPS
• Using Voice Navigation and Speech Recognition
  • Voice Overview
  • Voice Options Overview
  • Activating and Monitoring Speech Recognition
  • Training the Speech Recognition Engine
  • Voice Commands
    • Route Tab Commands
    • Map Commands
    • GPS Tab Commands
    • Voice Tab Commands
  • Speech Recognition Tips
  • Changing Voice Output
  • Voice Preferences
  • Voice Prompts
• Using Handheld Devices
  • Handheld Export
    • Setting Your Handheld Export Preferences
    • Creating a Map Package
    • Grid Size Comparisons
    • Data Zoom Level/Scale Bar Translation
  • Exchanging Information with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS
    • Activating an Earthmate PN-Series GPS
    • Exchanging Maps, Tracks, Routes, and Waypoints with Earthmate PN-Series GPS
    • Adding Draw Layers to a Map Package
    • Adding GIS Layers to a Map Package
    • Adding User Raster Data to a Map Package
    • Deleting Maps, Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
    • PN-40: Sending/Receiving Information
    • PN-20: Sending/Receiving Information
  • Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS Device
    • Sending Route Information to a Third-party GPS Device
    • Sending Tracks to Your Third-party GPS Device
    • Sending Waypoints to Your Third-party GPS Device
    • Receiving a Route From Your Third-party GPS Device
    • Receiving a Track From Your Third-party GPS Device
    • Receiving Waypoints From Your Third-party GPS Device
  • Exchanging Information with a Palm OS Device
    • Sending a Handheld Map to a Palm OS Device
    • Sending User Raster Data to a Palm OS Device
    • Sending Route Information to Your Palm OS Device
    • Sending Waypoints to Your Palm OS Device
    • Receiving a Route From Your Palm OS Device
    • Receiving Waypoints From Your Palm OS Device
    • Receiving a GPS Log From Your Palm OS Device
  • Exchanging Information with a Pocket PC Device
    • Sending a Handheld Map to a Pocket PC Device
    • Sending User Raster Data to a Pocket PC
    • Sending Route Information to Your Pocket PC Device
    • Sending Waypoints to Your Pocket PC Device
    • Sending a GPS Log to Your Pocket PC Device
    • Receiving a Route From Your Pocket PC Device
    • Receiving Waypoints From Your Pocket PC Device
    • Receiving a GPS Log From Your Pocket PC Device
• Using UMPC and Small-screen Devices
  • Using UMPC and Small-screen Devices
• Using NetLink
  • NetLink Overview
• Using GeoTagger
  • Getting Started with GeoTagger
  • Tagging an Image
  • Tagging Data
  • Calculate the Timestamp Offset
• Sharing Online
  • Using Eartha Community Atlas
  • Using MapShare
• Using the XMap API Command Window
  • XMap API Command Window
  • API Commands and Parameters
• Legal Information
  • DeLorme XMap GIS Single-User License Agreement
  • Important Notices
  • Apache License, Version 2.0
• Index