Setting up Mapping Format

Mapping

The mapping feature will automatically create labels via a .txt file. This file can then be imported into either Delorme or Microsoft Streets and Trips.

Go to Options/General Preferences. Select the mapping tab. Select the appropriate program and click ok.

Next, go to Options/Module Preferences. Select the Mapping tab. Mapping export formats can be defined on a modular basis. Comps can be exported by street address or latitude/longitude. Default labels for comps and subject properties are also defined here. Two additional labels can be added by clicking the drop downs and selecting a field. Exporting to .txt File

Within the selected DataComp module, add the desired comps to the print box and click Print.

Select Map as the destination. Comp label information can be entered under Map Export Data. This will overwrite any default label set under Module Preferences.

*Note: If entering a subject label in Delorme Street Atlas USA 2009 Plus or Microsoft Streets and Trips all fields must be populated. If any of the fields are blank the subject label will be ignored. It will be necessary to select the location. The output will print to a .txt file.

Importing into Delorme Street Atlas USA 2008

Open Delorme and select the Draw tab. Click on File and then select Import.

Browse out to the .txt file that was exported from DataComp. For street address importing ensure the “Files of type” is set to Address Book. For latitude/longitude importing ensure the “Files of type” is set to Text File. The comp information will populate on the map. Importing into Microsoft Streets and Trips

Open the program and select Data then Import Data Wizard.

Browse to the location of the exported .txt file. The Import Data Wizard will automatically determine the separator character (which is a comma). Click next.

Select the box for “First row contains column headings” and click Finish. Importing into Delorme Street Atlas USA 2009 Plus (XData Function)

Regular import into Delorme 2009 is the same as 2008. Delorme 2009 also provides functionality for greater control over imported data via their XData function. DataComp does allow for import with that utility.

Open Delorme and select the XData tab. Click on the Import button. The Import Wizard will open. Click on the Data Source button. Browse to the location of the exported .txt file.

Delorme will automatically detect the Schema Type (which is Comma Delimited). The “First Row is Header” box should be selected by default. Click Next. Select the radio button(s) for the fields to be displayed on the map. Click Next.

Select the data symbol to be displayed on the map. The same symbol may be used for all categories. Font, style and size may be configured to user specifics. Click Next. Selecting a name for the dataset is optional. Click Finish. The comps will populate on the map.