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1. Click the GPS tab and then click the GPS Log subtab.
2. Click Clear Trail to clear any existing GPS points from the map display.
3. Click File and then click Open.
4. Select the file you want to view details for and then click Open.
5. Click File and then click File Details.

A dialog box shows information about your log.

6. Click OK to exit the dialog box.

Monitoring Your GPS Status

Once you initialize your GPS and begun tracking, you can continue to monitor the status of

your GPS connection and other information. Status information accuracy is affected by

speed (3 mph or more) and your GPS status. 3-D status provides the most accurate

information.

To Monitor Your GPS Status in GPS Tab View

Speed and Heading

Speed–Displays the speed you are

traveling based on the

units

you

selected on the Display tab in the

Options dialog box.
Heading–Displays the direction you are

traveling as degrees T (True North) or M

(Magnetic North) based on the bearing

selected on the

Units

area on the

Display tab in the Options dialog box.

Heading is provided as a numerical

value as well as a compass direction.


Coordinates/Elevation

Coordinates–The coordinate fields display based on the

units

you

selected on the Display tab in the Options dialog box.
Elevation–Displays the current elevation if the GPS status is 3-D and is

based on the selected Units preference. Elevation can be displayed with

a 2-D status; your position is indicated accurately on your screen as you

travel unless you are in an area where your elevation varies greatly.


GPS Status

No GPS–A red circle with a slash indicates the GPS receiver is not yet

detected by your computer. This status usually displays when initialization

first begins.
Acquiring–A red blinking circle indicates the GPS receiver is not yet

receiving sufficient satellite data to determine your position. This status

displays while the GPS receiver is acquiring satellite data and can take

several minutes.
2-D–A yellow circle indicates the GPS connection is successful but there is