LEI Electronics 6 manual Introduction

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Section 1: Introduction

How this manual can get you into the field, fast!

Thanks for buying MapCreate6.2! We know you're anxious to install the program and make some maps, but we have one more favor to ask. Before you grab that CD, please give us a moment to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from our software.

Our goal is to get you on the road or out to the woods and water fast, with a minimum of fuss. We won't try to turn you into a computer expert. Like you, we'd rather spend more time on the water or in the woods, and less time reading a manual!

For First Time Users

If you are a first-time user, or if your computer skills are a bit rusty, we strongly recommend you start with the program's easy mode, which we call MapSelect. It's the quickest and easiest way to make pre- defined maps with maximum detail for your GPS unit. In MapSelect mode, all map borders are pre-drawn for you in approximately 8 MB chunks. Just click the one you want and save it. To use the easy mode, first install MapCreate 6.2 on your computer (install instructions begin on page 13). Then, choose the MapSelect option when you start the program. It's so simple, complete easy mode instructions are on the one-page yellow insert included in this package. For your convenience, the same instructions are repeated here in the manual, on page 21. If you're in a big hurry or just making basic maps, MapSelect is all you need…you can ignore most of the material in this manual. In fact, you should stop reading here and just skip on over the Section 2, Installation!

For Experienced Users

Our program's advanced mode, which we just call the MapCreate option, is required for managing GPS data such as waypoints, routes, trails and event marker icons. Unlike the easy mode, MapCreate does not use pre-defined borders when it generates a custom map. It includes option settings that allow complete control over a custom map's file size, the amount and types of detail included, and the specific area covered by the map.

You don't need to be a computer whiz to use these powerful tools, but you should be comfortable with basic MicrosoftWindows computing tasks. This manual contains all the background and tutorial information you need to use all of the program's advanced features.

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Contents MapCreate6 LEI Extras Inc PO BOX Catoosa, OK USA Table of Contents Creating Rectangle Map Borders Creating Corridor Map Borders Center Master MapIntroduction Page How MapCreate Works File Formats & Functions GPS Data File Atlas File Page Custom Map File Size and Build Time Examples Mapping Detail Theres more here than meets the eye Cursor over Pop-up Exit symbol BoxCursor over POI symbol Pop-up box How to use this manual typographical conventionsMouse Page System Requirements Installation TypesUSA-West disc Data overlap area USA-East disc Installing MapCreateType 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 Start Menu To add a direct shortcut to your desktopSection 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 Handle Box Mouse Pointer Map Border Creating Corridor Map BordersPoint 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 Cities AirportsCountries County/Parish Marine NavaidsPOI-Marine POI-ServicesPOI-Restaurants 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 For Lowrance 800-324-1356. For Eagle How to Obtain Service…Accessory Ordering Information for all countries Visit our web site
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