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and Avoid avoids this type of road whenever possible. An avoided road may be used

when no other road is available.

6. In the Speed text box, type your average driving speed for this road type.

These speeds are used to compute the travel time for a route.

7. If you selected Road as your route type in step 3, type your average driving speed

within an urban area for this road type in the Urban Speed text box.

These speeds are used to compute the travel time for a route. The Urban Speed text

box is available only for road routes.

8. Repeat these steps for each road type.
9. When you are finished setting your road preferences, click Review to display your

settings.

10. In the Route Features list, select the check box for each feature you want to

display:

Show Location MapNotes–Displays Location MapNotes with their coordinate

information for each point in your route.

Show Comments MapNotes–Displays comments about your route.

Show Summary MapNotes–Displays time and distance information for each

waypoint and the finish point of your route.

Display Waypoint Labels–Displays start/stop/via/finish labels on the map

when the route is created.

Include State Borders–Shows or hides state borders in your route

directions (only available when Road is the selected route type).

GPS Voice Navigation–Provides spoken route directions when you are

tracking with a GPS receiver. After initializing, the computer speaks the

directions for the next turn in your route. It repeats the instructions

approximately 90 seconds prior to arriving at the turn.

11. Click Done.

Note Click Use Defaults to restore all route preferences and road type preferences to the

default settings.

Editing a Route

You can modify existing routes by:

• Adding, removing, and rearranging stops and vias.
• Adjusting your route preferences based on road type.
• Customizing your route based on your driving style and speed.
• Reversing a route.

Tips

• Zoom in to set accurate points for your route.
• Use the right-click option for routing. Just right-click the route, stop, or via, point to

Manage Route, and click the applicable option.

To Edit a Route

To edit a route, click the Route tab and then click the Advanced subtab. Select the route

from the Name drop-down list box. The route becomes active. The following list describes

the edit functions.

• To change the route name, select the name in the Name text box, type the new

route name, and then press the ENTER key on your keyboard.