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DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 User Manual

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DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 User Guide

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Create a route

there are several ways to do this. When you create a route, you can

add or

insert stops or vias

if you want to travel through specific locations. In this scenario, we

created a route from Yarmouth, Maine, to Tucson, Arizona, and inserted several vias

because we want to go through specific locations.
Click the Advanced button on the Route tab to see the route details.
Tip Another thing you can do on the Advanced subtab is

set your route preferences

to fine

tune the way the route is created.

Step 2—Set your end of day and fuel break preferences

Click Plan Trip on the Route tab and set your preferences. Then, click Apply. Your End of

Day Breaks and Fuel Breaks are displayed on the map.
To view the estimated fuel cost, click Fuel Cost.

Step 3—Print your route map and directions

You can

print your route map and directions

.

1. Click the Print tab and then click Route.
2. Select your options and click View to see a preview.

Step 4—Save your map file!

Save your map file so you can make sure have everything ready when you begin your trip.