Create a Waypoint
A waypoint is a set of coordinates. On land or at sea, these waypoints can mark a location
and you can travel to that exact location any time you want. Set a waypoint for your home
and a any other key locations. Familiar waypoints shown on a map make it easier to stay
oriented and mark your route when you travel.
1. Use the Map Manipulator to zoom in and display the place on the map you want to
add a waypoint.
2. Select the Push Pin Icon and select
‘Waypoint’ from the drop-down menu.
3. Move the square ‘Place Waypoint’ cursor to
the position on the map that you want to
create a waypoint.
4. Click once and the ‘New
Waypoint’ window is
displayed.
5. Change any information you
want (icons, name, etc.) and
click the Save button to create
the waypoint in VantagePoint.
Waypoints created in
VantagePoint can be
transferred to your GPS
receiver.
Create a Route (Not usable for eXplorist GC)
Creating a route is like "connect the dots" pictures; you place dots (waypoints) on a map,
then connect the dots with a line (route). Two or more waypoints can become your route
from starting point to destination. A simple day-trip, single-leg route may be best for
learning to use VantagePoint and your GPS receiver. Advanced GPS users can plan and
navigate complex routes.
1. Select the map you want to work with and set the scale and location so that you are
viewing the area you want to create a route in.
2. Click on the Map toolbar item to display the Map Tools.
3. Select the ‘Plan a Route’ icon.
4. Click on the map at the location you want the route to start. In the Route window a
green triangle will appear indicating that you have set the beginning of the route.
5. Move the cursor to the next point on the map. A blue line will be displayed from the
start point to your cursor. When you are at the next point on the map, left-click the
mouse. The point will be set on the map and a ‘Via Point’ is added to the Route
window.
6. Continue adding points until the desired route is completed.
7. With the Route marked, move the cursor to the Route window and click ‘Save’.