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Using XData
XData Overview
• The XData tab is hidden by default. Use Tab Manager to show the XData tab.
• Routable roads require a routable DeLorme dataset. Routable trails require a
topographic DeLorme dataset. For information, visit www.delorme.com or call
DeLorme Direct Sales at 800-561-5105.
• Supported file formats include:
• Microsoft Access (.mdb, .mdw, and .mda)
• Microsoft Excel (.xls)
• Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf)
• dBase (.dbf)
• Text files (.txt, .csv, .tab, and .asc)
• XData labels, names, and URLs cannot be more than 255 characters.
You can use the XData tab to import your data so you can view the location of each
record on detailed maps. To geoplace (locate) your records on the map, the data file
must contain either a coordinate (in decimal degrees), a city and state, a ZIP/Postal
Code, or a complete physical address (street address, city, state) for each record.
Whatever your business needs, you have powerful database management tools to
help you plan accordingly.
You can:
• Import most database, spreadsheet, and text file formats for use within the
program.
• Select symbols (or design your own) to represent the locations of your
records.
• Display or hide databases so you can use them one at a time or together. You
can also use your data with other program functions.
• Customize an existing dataset and then save the new dataset by using the
Export function.
• Create a route using your XData records as a start, stop, and/or finish point.
Importing Data
You can import your own data and view the location of each record on detailed maps.
To locate (or geoplace) your records on the map, the file must contain either a
coordinate, a ZIP/Postal Code, or a complete physical address (street address, city,
state) for each record.
• The XData tab is hidden by default. Use Tab Manager to show
the XData tab.
• Supported file formats include:
• Microsoft Access (.mdb, .mdw, and .mda)
• Microsoft Excel (.xls)
• Microsoft Visual FoxPro (.dbf)