XMap User Guide WARNING: Messaging, tracking and SOS functions require an active Iridium satellite subscription. Always test your device before you go. This manual is provided as a convenience. GARMIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THIS MANUAL AND DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY ARISING FROM THE RELIANCE THEREON. Table of Contents Getting Started ........................................................................................................ 1 Welcome to XMap ................................................................................................. 1 What's New in XMap .............................................................................................. 2 How do I? ............................................................................................................ 3 Helpful Tips .......................................................................................................... 4 Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................... 7 Chart of Supported Coordinate Formats .................................................................. 12 Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ................................................. 14 Basic Functions ................................................................................................... 15 About the Interface ............................................................................................. 20 Map Legend .......................................................................................................... 24 Map Legend ........................................................................................................ 24 Using the Toolbar ................................................................................................... 28 Showing/Hiding Toolbar Options ............................................................................ 28 Reordering the Toolbar Options ............................................................................. 28 To Create New Projects ........................................................................................ 28 To Open a Project ............................................................................................... 29 To Migrate a Project ............................................................................................ 29 To Save a Project ................................................................................................ 29 To Print ............................................................................................................. 30 To Print the Map Screen ....................................................................................... 30 To Open the Map Library ...................................................................................... 30 To Use the Map Navigation Tool ............................................................................ 30 To Grab and Pan the Map ..................................................................................... 30 To Use the GIS Tools ........................................................................................... 30 To Create a Route ............................................................................................... 32 To Start/Stop Your GPS Connection ....................................................................... 33 To Exchange Information with a Handheld GPS ........................................................ 33 To Measure Distance ............................................................................................ 33 To Get Information About a Location ...................................................................... 33 To Create a Profile ............................................................................................... 34 To Choose Options .............................................................................................. 35 Customizing the Map and Tab Display ....................................................................... 36 Customizing the Interface ..................................................................................... 36 Displaying Basic Map Features .............................................................................. 36 Customizing the Map Feature Preferences ............................................................... 39 ii Table of Contents Changing the Map Colors ...................................................................................... 40 Changing the Map Magnification Level .................................................................... 40 Changing How POIs Display on the Map .................................................................. 41 Setting Units of Measure Preferences ..................................................................... 42 Resizing the Map and Tab Areas ............................................................................ 44 Viewing Two Maps at the Same Time ..................................................................... 45 Showing or Hiding Tabs ........................................................................................ 46 Importing/Exporting Tab Manager Preferences ........................................................ 47 Reordering the Tabs ............................................................................................ 48 Using Keyboard Shortcuts ....................................................................................... 49 Selecting a Keyboard Shortcut Scheme .................................................................. 49 Creating a New Custom Scheme ............................................................................ 49 Assigning Keyboard Shortcuts in a Custom Scheme .................................................. 49 Customizing a DeLorme Scheme ........................................................................... 51 Renaming a Custom Scheme ................................................................................ 51 Deleting a Custom Scheme ................................................................................... 52 Importing a Custom Scheme ................................................................................. 52 Exporting a Custom Scheme ................................................................................. 52 Searching For Commands ..................................................................................... 53 Viewing All of the Shortcut Keys for a Scheme ......................................................... 53 Using Projects/Map Data ......................................................................................... 55 Map Data Overview ............................................................................................. 55 Migrating Data to the New DeLorme Docs Locations ................................................. 55 Managing Data ................................................................................................... 56 Managing Projects ............................................................................................... 59 Using Transfer Files ............................................................................................. 62 Changing the Properties of Your Data ..................................................................... 66 Working With GIS .................................................................................................. 75 GIS Overview ..................................................................................................... 75 Handling Disconnected or Deleted Layers ................................................................ 76 GIS Options........................................................................................................ 76 Using Layers in a Subscription ............................................................................... 78 Redlining ........................................................................................................... 80 Stationing .......................................................................................................... 82 Bulk Importing and Exporting ............................................................................... 83 Managing Layers in Your Workspace ...................................................................... 90 Classifying, Symbolizing, and Labeling a Layer ....................................................... 117 Attributes-Datasheet View ................................................................................... 131 iii XMap User Guide Attributes-Design View ........................................................................................ 138 Forms ............................................................................................................... 150 Query ............................................................................................................... 156 Reordering Layers .............................................................................................. 162 Printing ............................................................................................................... 165 Printing a Map ................................................................................................... 165 Printing a Route and Directions ............................................................................ 166 Printing