DeLorme 6 User Manual

Xmap 6 user guide

XMap 6 User Guide

Updated for XMap 6.2

This user guide is a printable version of the XMap Help system. When you are using

XMap, use the Help system to take advantage of links to related Help topics and
tutorials.
Note: Some content from the Help system is not available in the print version.

Table of contents

Document Outline

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
- Basic Functions
- About the Interface
Map Legend
- Map Legend
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
- Managing Data
- Managing Projects
- Using Transfer Files
- Changing the Properties of Your Data
Working With GIS
- GIS Overview
- Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers
- GIS Options
  - GIS Layer Options
  - GIS Query Options
- Using Database Manager
- Using Layers in a Subscription
- Using ArcSDE Databases
- Redlining
- Stationing
  - Stationing
- Bulk Importing and Exporting
- Managing Layers in Your Workspace
- Classifying, Symbolizing, and Labeling a Layer
  - Classifying
  - Symbolizing and Labeling
- Using XMap Web
- Attributes-Datasheet View
- Attributes-Design View
- 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
- Using Draw Objects
- Routable Roads, Trails, Tracks, Lines, Arcs , and Splines
- Circles, Rectangles, and Polygons
- Waypoints, Symbols, MapNotes, Text Labels, and Images
- Custom Symbols
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
- 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
- Speech Recognition Tips
- Changing Voice Output
- Voice Preferences
- Voice Prompts
Using Handheld Devices
- Handheld Export
- Exchanging Information with an Earthmate PN-Series GPS
- Exchanging Information with a Third-party GPS Device
- Exchanging Information with a Palm OS Device
- Exchanging Information with a 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