Brunton MapCreate 6 Manual do Utilizador

Click Yes to register your current memory card with MapCreate. 8. You can change the label on your memory card if you prefer. Delete the default name

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Accessory Ordering Information for all countries To order Brunton GPS accessories such as computer cables or MMC cards, please contact: 1) Your local

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Click Done to complete the registry process. NOTE: If the AUTOMATICALLY APPEND LABEL TO SAVED MAPS box is selected (see figure above), MapCreate

6 jump through to cram a high-detail map into your GPS unit. First of all, those CDs you just purchased contain a whole bunch of raw digi-tal cartogra

7 ual easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions" on page 14. But, if you want to

8 You cannot make changes to a Map File once it has been created. If you want to make changes to a map, return to its original companion Map Bor-der F

9 ples using the regular versions (no topographic data) of MapCreate USA and MapCreate Canada, with all mapping categories included. (Size will vary d

10 don't have to take a computer and cable with you to load a new map in the field. If the unit is mounted in a vehicle, there is no need to dism

MapCreate can be used to save valuable travel or adventure data for a later trip. This also makes it easy to exchange GPS data with friends using Brun

12 older GPS Data Files in the *.low format, MapCreate 6.0 will only save GPS Data Files in the newer *.usr format. Please note that your MapCreate 6-

Mapping Detail: There's more here than meets the eye. The Map Files you make with MapCreate contain more mapping detail than what is visible on y

No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distributed for any purpose, without prior written consent of Brunton.

In a Brunton Atlas GPS, all POI's include the name, address and phone number. Cursor over POI symbol Pop-upbox At left, an iFI

15 In the printed User's Guide and the Help file Command Reference, the ac-tual command clicks and keystrokes appear as sans serif, boldface type

16 priate hot key or shortcut key on the keyboard. Commands are sometimes described as menu sequences, to help you find the command faster. For examp

17 Section 2: Installing MapCreate 6.3 System Requirements MapCreate 6 requires the following minimum system resources: • IBM® compatible PC. • Pentiu

on the hard drive. Caution: Be patient if you choose custom install. It may take several minutes for all the files to install to the hard drive. You

Type the setup command directory path and file name. 4. Click OK to begin installation. NOTE: If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professiona

A. InstallShield® will load. A message box will appear, reminding you to dis-able any anti virus software. Click OK to continue. B. Read the complet

C. Choose a destination folder for the program. You can accept the default (recommended) or you can choose another location. Click NEXT to continue t

E. If you chose Custom install, select the components to install. Then click NEXT to continue. F. With all your preferences determined, InstallShiel

G. If needed, the install will prompt you for additional discs. When asked, insert the appropriate CD and click OK to continue the setup. H. The Set

i Table of Contents Sec. 1: Introduction ... I Quick Start Reference ...

J. After the MapCreate files have been installed on your computer, you are prompted to install the MMC card reader drivers. Make sure the card reader

M. Read the complete License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, click YES. (If you do not accept, click NO, and the SD/MMC Reader software will

O. Select the folder where you want to place the shortcut for the SD/MMC Reader program. You can accept the default or choose another location. Click

The setup program displays the progress of the installation. Installation complete. 6. When the card reader install program is finished, the Install

computer now. MapCreate and the card reader will not run until your com-puter restarts. With the "restart my computer now" option selected,

Double-click MapCreate.exe to start MapCreate 6.3 from Windows Explorer. For more details on the many other ways to create and manipulate shortcuts,

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Section 3: User's Guide Working With MapCreate Starting MapCreate If you installed the Compact version of MapCreate, make sure the CD-ROM for the

The MapCreate Screen When you start MapCreate, the opening splash screen appears while the program is loading. It will take a moment or two for the pr

Status barMapCreate 6 GPS text list windows. You can drag the borders of these windows to resize them to suit your viewing preferences. The windows c

ii Moving around the Master Map... 44 Pan Arrows ...

your GPS. You can close the other list windows if you're not using them. (You can always open them later when you need them. Click VIEW and then

SelectedSymbol Tip Box Pop-up Tool Tip box. When the cross-hair pointer hovers over the visible wreck symbol, a red border surrounds the symbol and t

to display. A check mark appears, and the toolbar is displayed on your screen. 3. To remove a toolbar click the check box beside the name of the toolb

Create Map (Advanced) toolbar Draw Map Borders: draws map borders as green rectangles. Draw Corridor Map Borders: draws irregu-larly-shaped magenta

Save Map Border File: saves to disk any new or edited map borders displayed on the Master Map. Open Map: opens a map saved to disk. Save All: saves

Undo: lets you reverse a command or function you have executed. Redo: lets you re-run a command or function you had pre-viously reversed using the U

Move Down: click this to see additional area at the bottom of the map (i.e., a given point will shift up, bringing into view an area that was previou

menu. (You don't need to make any changes there now, but after a lit-tle practice you'll want to see the entry View Map Display Options in t

2. Pause a moment; then click the name again. (This is not a regular dou-ble-click.) 3. Type a new name and press ENTER. The waypoints in a route can

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Moving Around the Master Map Pan Arrows 44 You can move around the Master Map display by clicking the Pan Arrow buttons, which appear at the north, so

Zoom Box Cross-hair At left, the zoom area pointer was used to drag a selection box around the word "Chicago." When the mouse button w

ter. Zoom Range Window The current zoom range shows in the Zoom Range Window next to the Z-In button (see previous figure). The Zoom Range Window is t

Handle Box Mouse Pointer Map Border shown in green on screen. Click and drag to draw a Map Border around Corpus Christi Bay area. 6. When the gre

File. Saving a Map Border file is not necessary because you can create a map without saving the border, and you can even extract borders from fin-ishe

Open Map Border File dialog box. With the border displayed on the Master Map screen, you're ready to proc-ess it into a map your GPS unit can us

anchor point. Point 3 Point 1 Point 2 Corridor with first and second anchor points set, left. Add a second segment to the corridor with a third

move off in any direction, with the new segment of the corridor attached to the previous segments. Click to set your third anchor point. 8. Continue t

map border for future use. These optional steps were discussed in the pre-vious segment on Creating Rectangle Map Borders.) Creating and Saving a Cust

Building Map Progress dialog box. 4. When the map has been built, the Save As dialog box appears. Note that the file size of the map is shown in the

iv WARNING! A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OB-TAIN POSITION INFORMATION. CAUTION When showing navigation data to a po

came with the card reader. Refer to your GPS unit's manual for instructions on inserting the MMC. When the GPS unit is turned on, it will automa

Create a waypoint: First, find the location on the Master Map. The longer ar-row shows the location of a public hunting area parking lot.

• There are other ways to delete waypoints, and you can also change the symbol, name and location. For instructions on these functions, along with ot

Create an icon: First, find the location on the Master Map. The bottom arrow shows the location of a public boat ramp on this river. Move

tion and click to set it there. • There are other ways to delete icons, and you can also change the symbol and location. For instructions on these fu

the cross-hair mouse pointer on the area you want centered. 2. If needed, click the ZOOM IN or ZOOM OUT buttons so you can see enough detail to accur

sically, you will set a new waypoint every time you need to change direc-tion. 6. To close the CREATE ROUTE command, right-click or press Esc. Finish

menu click DELETE ROUTE. • You can easily reposition a route waypoint with your mouse. Just move the cross-hair pointer or the zoom area pointer over

your card reader like a removable disk drive, so copying a GPS Data File to the MMC card is like copying a file from the hard drive to a floppy disk.

Now you know all the basics for getting custom maps and GPS data into your GPS unit — you're ready to travel! You don't need them at this mo

1 Section 1: Introduction How this manual can get you into the field, fast! Thanks for buying MapCreate™, the custom mapping software for Brunton unit

Route from Dallas to Corpus Christi, Texas (left) and the corridor map created automatically from the route (right). You can save this as a Ma

Map Display Options dialog box. Click on the MAP BORDERS tab. Near the bottom of the box, drag the Corridor Width slider bar left to decrease or right

the path you took. You can even share the information with friends. Using the Create Route From Trail command is a snap. Here's how you do it: 1.

67 il name. In the pop-up menu, click the CREATE ROUTE FROM TRAIL command. 3. Open the Route List Window: click VIEW|ROUTE LIST. 4. Right-click on the

68 t GPS Data File. (Click the SAVE GPS DATA ILE button on the FILE toolbar.) You can save this as a differenF

69 Appendix 1: MapCreate Command List Complete documentation on all MapCreate commands is available in the program's Help File. To access Help an

Help Topics Command Menu: HELP Submenu: n/a Menu Command: HELP TOPICS Menu Command Sequence: HELP|HELP TOPICS Hot Key Sequence: Alt+H|H Shortcut Key(s

for, adjust any options such as up or down, then click FIND NEXT. Search a Help document for the term "map border." Netscape 6 browser: 1.

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73 Appendix 2: Map Category List This list contains the different categories of mapping information available in MapCreate 6. These categories and the

2 In addition to the Command Reference, the Help file includes material from this manual's User's Guide segment. Just press the F1 key to la

74 Marine Services Medical Service Museums/Zoos Postal Service Places of Worship RV Parks/Services Shopping Sporting Goods/Wear Sports

75 Scenic Areas Service Areas Toll Plazas Welcome Centers Weigh Stations Highways US International Minor International Major Interstate S

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Appendix 3: MapCreate 6 Symbol Key MapCreate 6 contains hundreds of mapping symbols used to represent items ranging from geographic features to commer

Shopping Center Summit Tower Trail Name City, Community, or Subdivision Name Land Feature Name Water Feature Name Miscellaneous Landmark Name

College or University (POI) Hall or Auditorium (POI) Hospital (POI) Medical Service (POI) Miscellaneous Attraction (POI) Museum or Historical Pl

Sporting Goods or Sportswear (POI) Golf-Related (POI) Park or Park Office (POI) Synagogue (POI) Church (POI) Police or Sheriff (POI) Bar or Clu

Appendix 4: Displaying Specialty Maps With Fishing or Aeronautical Data A new feature in MapCreate 6.3 allows you to view LEI's special fishing o

IMS Fishing Hot Spots Maps Park areas appear in green. Fishing Tips& TechniquesLake ProfileSubmergedstream FloodedtimberUnderwa-ter contours &

There are other important Fishing Hotspot symbols that display information only on your GPS unit. They are all accessed with the cursor and either the

ton. You have just drawn a Map Border. 4. With the Map Border displayed, click the ESTIMATE CUSTOM MAP SIZE button, on the Create Map toolbar. After a

Jeppesen airspace data displayed in a MapCreate pop-up box. Point to an airport identifier and you'll see a pop-up box with the number of commun

Master Map window at the 60 mile zoom level showing detail from a Jeppe-sen Americas aeronautical database. Intersections appear as gray Xs; other sy

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87 Appendix 5: Considerations When Planning Highway Routes Tips on Making Better Routes for Highway Navigation How you make a highway route depends on

88 build highly detailed highway routes. These "high res" routes are fun to use, but they have some drawbacks. They require placing a route

89 course. As you come around the mountain and the pavement turns back south, the compass rose, the route and the pavement will all line up to-gether

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91 Index A Accessories, 9 Airspace, 83, 84 Alarms, 87, 89 Appendices 1, MapCreate Command List, 69 2, Map Category List, 73 3, MapCreate 6 Symbol Key,

92 78, 79, 80 Position Format, 11 R Route, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, 34, 37, 38, 39, 42, 43, 44, 49, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61, 63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 81, 87, 8

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