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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
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
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
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