LEI Electronics 6 manual Atlas File

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Atlas File

This is the "raw" file format for layer after layer of cartographic and hydrographic data on our CDs. You never have to work with these files directly. MapCreate pulls data from these files to display the Master Map you see in the main window on your computer. The program combines the information from a Map Border File with the Atlas Files to make Custom Map Files for your GPS unit.

NOTE: MMC Card Formats

If you have an older MMC that has been formatted by a parallel port Lowrance MMC Interface card reader, the card format may not be compatible with your newer USB port MMC card reader. If that's the case, you can preserve your historic GPS data by copying it to your hard drive with your older parallel port reader. The older MMC can then be reformatted so it will work with the newer USB card reader. To reformat an MMC, refer to the instructions that came with your USB MMC card reader or your sonar/GPS unit.

If you ever have to format your MMC card, you should know that MapCreate, as well as Lowrance and Eagle GPS products, will only read cards that are FAT formatted. MMC cards formatted using FAT 32 or NTFS will not work with these products.

WARNING:

You should never format an MMC containing a Navionicschart. Formatting the MMC will permanently erase the chart from the card.

GPS Unit Compatibility

MapCreate 6.2 is compatible with these Lowrance products: iFINDER, GlobalMap2400, GlobalMap3000, GlobalMap3200, GlobalMap4000M, GlobalMap5000C, GlobalMap6000C, GlobalMap7000C, LMS-240, LMS-320, LCX-15 series, LCX-16 series, LCX-18C, LCX-19C, LCX-104C. If you purchased an LCX-15, LCX-16 or GlobalMap3000 prior to March 2002, your unit will need a software upgrade to work with MapCreate 6. The upgrade is available for free download from the web site, www.lowrance.com. If you have questions, call Lowrance customer service at 1-800-324-1356, toll free in the USA.

MapCreate 6.2 is compatible with these Eagle products: SeaCharter320DF, FishElite320, IntelliMap320. If you have questions about your Eagle GPS, call customer service at 1-800-324-1354, toll free in the USA.

Important Notes About File Size

The size of a Custom Map File is important. It must be small enough to fit on the MMC (MultiMedia Card) that your GPS uses for data storage.

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Contents MapCreate6 LEI Extras Inc PO BOX Catoosa, OK USA Table of Contents Center Master Map Creating Rectangle Map Borders Creating Corridor Map BordersIntroduction Page How MapCreate Works File Formats & Functions GPS Data File Atlas File Page Custom Map File Size and Build Time Examples Cursor over Pop-up Exit symbol Box Mapping Detail Theres more here than meets the eyeHow to use this manual typographical conventions Cursor over POI symbol Pop-up boxMouse Page Installation Types System RequirementsInstalling MapCreate USA-West disc Data overlap area USA-East discType D\setup.exe where D is the drive letter for your CD-ROM Page Page Care of your MapCreate CDs Starting MapCreate Easy Mode and Advanced Mode To add a direct shortcut to your desktop To add a direct shortcut to your Start MenuSection Working With MapCreate Advanced Mode Quick Start Reference Starting MapCreate MapSelect Screen MapCreate Screen MapCreate 6 opening screen Closing MapCreate Tips Selected Symbol Tip Box Map Category Options Window Tip Icon List Window Route Waypoint List Window Moving Around the Master Map Zoom Box Cross-hair Creating Rectangle Map Borders Creating Corridor Map Borders Handle Box Mouse Pointer Map BorderPoint Saving a Map Border File Creating a Custom Map File Building Map Progress dialog box Save As dialog box appears Creating a Waypoint Delete Waypoint Creating an Icon Tip Creating a Route Tip Tips Saving a GPS Data File Creating a Corridor Map From a Route Borders around Route command Corridor Width slider bar Creating a Route From a Trail Plot Trail shown in green Page Appendix 1 MapCreate Command List Help Topics Command Search a Help document for the term map border Page Countries AirportsCities County/Parish Marine NavaidsPOI-Restaurants POI-ServicesPOI-Marine POI-ShoppingAppendix MapCreate 6 Symbol Key Page Page POI Appendix 4 Considerations When Planning Highway Routes Page Page Page LEI Databases License Agreement Databases Limited Warranty LEI Software License Agreement ONE-YEAR Media Warranty How to Obtain Service… For Lowrance 800-324-1356. For EagleAccessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site
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