Welcome

Thank you for choosing Garmin MapSource®!

Garmin MapSource provides you with geographic data on a CD-ROM, which can be viewed on your PC and added to the basemap of your compatible Garmin GPS.  With MapSource, you can:

•	Transfer saved waypoints, routes, and tracks from your GPS and save them to your PC;

•	Create, view, and edit waypoints, routes, and tracks;

•	Find items, addresses, and Points of Interest included in the map data;

•	Connect your GPS to a portable PC for real-time tracking, and;

•	Transfer map data, waypoints, routes, and tracks to your GPS.

NOTE:  The graphics in this Help system are optimized for monitor displays set at 1024 x 768 screen resolution.  Viewing this help system at resolution settings other than 1024 x 768 may result in reduced image quality.

If you should encounter any difficulty while installing MapSource, or if you have any questions about MapSource, contact Garmin’s Product Support Department at:

913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm Central Time

www.garmin.com

For more information on getting started with MapSource, see the following topics:

Compatibility

Understanding the MapSource Interface

How Do I...


Compatibility

Waypoint/Route/Track Management

MapSource is compatible with all Garmin GPS systems except the GPS 100 family of products (including GPS 100AVD, GPS 100MRN, GPS 100MIL, and SRVY II) and Panel Mount Aviation products.

Data Transfer

Not all Garmin GPS systems are compatible with this feature.  Please consult your GPS Owner’s Manual to determine if your unit is able to use this feature.

Garmin storage cards (available for use with selected Garmin GPS systems), and other storage media like Compact Flash (CF) cards, and Secure Digital (SD) cards can transfer all MapSource data types. Be aware that when transferring MapSource data, the new data will overwrite the old data on the storage card.


Understanding the MapSource Interface

The main MapSource interface screen consists of the following items:

1. Menus – A variety of menus are displayed at the top of the screen.  These menus allow you to perform various tasks in MapSource, including transferring data, changing preferences for viewing the Graphic Map, finding places, and more.  See Menus in the Reference section for more information.

2. Toolbars – Toolbars are displayed near the top of the screen, directly below the menus.  You can toggle the toolbars on and off by selecting Show Toolbars in the View menu, then selecting the desired toolbar.  See Toolbars in the Reference section for more information.

3. Data Tabs – The Data Tabs are displayed along the left side of the screen.  The Data Tabs include Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, Maps, and GPS.  Click the appropriate tab to view the desired information.

Each Data Tab contains several columns of information. To sort the data by a specific column, click the column header.  You can change the order of the columns by clicking on a column header and dragging the column to the desired location.

Click items in the Data Tabs to highlight them on the Graphic Map, or right-click on an item to display a menu that allows you to perform various tasks.  See Right-Click Menus in the Reference section for more information.

4. Graphic Map – The Graphic Map displays the basemap and any detailed maps you have installed and unlocked.  The Graphic Map also shows any waypoints, routes, or tracks you have transferred or created.  See Understanding the Graphic Map for more information.

5. Splitter Bar – The Splitter Bar is located between the Graphic Map and the Data Tabs. You can click the Splitter Bar and drag it to the right to view more Data Tab columns, or drag it to the left to view more of the Graphic Map.

6. Status Bar – The Status Bar extends across the bottom of the MapSource window.  It displays a variety of information related to the action you are performing.  The Status Bar can show the following items:

•	The number of tab items selected in a tab list.

•	The current Position Format and Map Datum set in Preferences.

•	The latitude and longitude of the mouse pointer when the mouse is positioned on the Graphic Map, regardless of which tool is selected.

•	If you are using the Map Tool, the name and approximate data size of the geographical map boundary currently highlighted on the Graphic Map.

•	If you are using the Distance/Bearing Tool, the distance and bearing from a beginning point.


How Do I...

This Help topic is designed to provide you with quick reminders on how to perform common MapSource tasks.

…Unlock Maps?

Select Unlock Maps from the Utilities Menu or press Ctrl+U.  See Using the Unlock Wizard for more information.

…Transfer Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks from my Garmin GPS Unit?

Connect your GPS unit to your computer, then select Receive From Device from the Transfer Menu.  See Transferring and Saving MapSource Data for more information.

…Transfer Maps to my Garmin GPS Unit?

Create a Map Set by clicking on the Map tool [image] and selecting the desired maps.  See Creating and Using Map Sets for more information.  Then connect your GPS to your computer and select Send To Device from the Transfer Menu.  See Transferring and Saving MapSource Data for more information.

…Move the Map Around?

Use the Hand tool [image] or the scroll bars at the bottom and right-hand side of the screen to move the map.  You can also zoom in and out to show portions of the map not currently displayed.

…Change the Way the Map Looks?

Select Preferences from the Edit menu, then click the Display tab.  From there, you can change many features of the map display, including the amount of visible detail.  See Setting Display Preferences for more information.

…Switch Maps?

If you have multiple MapSource products installed, select the desired map from the Product list [image].  It may be necessary to unlock the desired map if you have not already done so.  NOTE: If you have only one map product installed, the Product list is not displayed.  See Unlocking Maps for more information.

…Find Addresses, Intersections, or Items on the Map?

Click the Find Places button [image], select the type of item you want to find from the Find Places window, then enter the desired information.  See Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

…Save Waypoints, Routes, or Tracks as a file on my PC?

Select Save or Save As from the File Menu, enter a file name, select the desired location on your computer to save the MapSource file, and click Save.  Your waypoints, routes, and tracks are saved.  See Saving Your Data for more information.

…Get Directions for a Route?

Click the route name in the Routes tab, select Route Properties from the Edit menu, and then click the Directions tab. See Editing a Route for more information.

…Delete Waypoints, Routes, or Tracks?

Select the item you want to delete in the appropriate Data Tab, then click the Delete button [image].


Using the UnlockWizard

Some MapSource products must be "unlocked" before you can view and transfer detailed map data.  Those products come with either a 25-character unlock code that can unlock all maps associated with the MapSource product, or a MapSource Unlock Certificate, which is an 8-character coupon code that you can redeem to unlock a single region.

The UnlockWizard automatically runs at the end of the installation process.  Follow the directions on your computer screen and use the code to unlock the map data and register your MapSource product.

If you did not unlock maps during installation, if you want to unlock another MapSource region, or if you want to unlock maps for a second Garmin GPS unit, you may do so using the UnlockWizard and/or Garmin's web site: www.garmin.com.

You can also use the UnlockWizard to view your current unlock codes, create backup files of your unlock codes, and restore your unlock codes from backup files.  In addition, you can use the UnlockWizard to update your Garmin account information.

UnlockWizard Tips

•	If your MapSource program does not have a 25-character code or an 8-character coupon code, and you do not see the above symbol on the outside of the box, you DO NOT need to unlock the maps to view map detail.

•	Keep your Unlock Certificate and Unlock Code in a safe place.  You may need this information in the future if you need to re-install MapSource.  Garmin cannot give refunds or exchanges for MapSource.

•	Some UnlockWizard options require an Internet connection.  When using these options, you will be prompted to verify that your computer is connected to the Internet before continuing.

For more information on using the UnlockWizard, click on a link below:

Unlocking Maps

Backing Up and Restoring Unlock Codes

Viewing and Deleting Unlock Codes

Updating Account Information


Unlocking Maps

You can use the UnlockWizard to unlock MapSource regions, to redeem an 8-character coupon code, to unlock maps for a second GPS unit, and to purchase additional unlock codes.

To unlock a map region:

1.	Select Unlock Regions from the Tools Menu or press Ctrl+U.  The UnlockWizard opens.  Click Next to advance to the next screen.

2.	If you have a 25-character unlock code, select "Yes, I have a 25-character Unlock Code."

3.	If you have an 8-character coupon code, want to unlock maps for a second GPS unit, or want to purchase an additional unlock code with your credit card, select "No, I need to get a 25-character Unlock Code."  NOTE:  This option requires an Internet connection.

4.	Click Next, then follow the steps on the screen.


Backing Up and Restoring Unlock Codes

The UnlockWizard can help you keep your unlock codes in a safe place by backing them up to a file and storing that file in a separate location on your PC.  You can restore the unlock codes from the saved back up file.

To back up all Unlock Codes into a saved file:

1.	Select Unlock Regions from the Tools Menu or press Ctrl+U.  The UnlockWizard opens.  Click Next to advance to the next screen.

2.	Select "Backup my Unlock Codes to a file." Click Next.

3.	Place the file in a specific folder using the Save In field and choose your destination (such as your hard drive or My Documents).

4.	Click Save to store your file.

To restore your Unlock Codes from a saved file:

1.	Select Unlock Regions from the Tools Menu or press Ctrl+U.  The UnlockWizard opens.  Click Next to advance to the next screen.

2.	Select "Retrieve and reinstall all my Garmin Unlock Codes." Click Next.

3.	Select "Retrieve my unlock codes from a file on my PC" or "Retrieve my Unlock Codes from the Garmin server."

4.	Click Next, then follow the steps on the screen.


Viewing and Deleting Unlock Codes

You can use the UnlockWizard to view or delete your current unlock codes.

To view or delete Unlock Codes:

1.	Select Unlock Regions from the Tools Menu or press Ctrl+U.  The UnlockWizard opens.  Click Next to advance to the next screen.

2.	Select "View my installed Unlock Codes."  Click Next.  A list of your installed Unlock Codes is displayed.

3.	To view Unlock Code properties, select the desired Unlock Code and click Properties.  The Unlock Region Properties window is displayed.

4.	To delete an Unlock Code, select the desired Unlock Code and click Delete.  A message is displayed asking if you want to delete the Unlock Code.  Click Yes.  The Unlock Code is deleted.


Updating Account Information

You can use the UnlockWizard to update your Garmin account information.  NOTE:  This option requires an Internet connection.

To update your account information:

1.	Select Unlock Regions from the Tools Menu or press Ctrl+U.  The UnlockWizard opens.  Click Next to advance to the next screen.

2.	Select "Update my Garmin account information."  Click Next.

3.	Follow the steps on the screen to update your account information.


Understanding the Graphic Map

The Graphic Map displays the basemap and detailed maps you have installed and unlocked.  The basemap contains major cities, roads, and highways, while detailed maps contain smaller streets, addresses, intersections, and Points of Interest.

Waypoints, routes, and tracks that you have transferred from your GPS unit or created in MapSource are displayed on the Graphic Map.  Routes are displayed as colored lines on the Graphic Map – unselected routes are purple.  Waypoints are displayed by symbol and by name.  Tracks are displayed as white lines.  Points of Interest are displayed as symbols.  The names of some Points of Interest are displayed on the map in a different font than waypoint names.

When you select an item on the map or in the data tabs, that item is highlighted in yellow.

Graphic Map Tips

•	To select an item on the Graphic Map, click the Selection Tool [image], then click the desired item on the map.

•	If there are multiple items at a single location on the Graphic Map, right-click the location, then select the desired item from the list that is displayed.

•	You can perform a variety of tasks by right-clicking on the Graphic Map.  See Map Feature Right-Click Menu in the Reference section for more information.

•	The Data Tabs across the left side of the screen show Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, Maps, and GPS.  To display an item on the Graphic Map, right-click the item and select 'Show Selected Item on Map.'

•	You can change the font and color of the text displayed on the Graphic Map by setting your display preferences.

For more information on the Graphic Map, see the following topics:

Setting Display Preferences

Moving the Graphic Map

Zooming In and Out on the Map

Printing the Graphic Map

Legend: Businesses and Attractions

Legend: Points of Interest

Legend: Map Lines

Legend: Map Areas

Legend: Navigational Aids and Obstructions

Legend: BlueChart


Setting Display Preferences

You can customize the way the Graphic Map is displayed, including the level of map detail, the types of items displayed, and the map font.

To set display preferences:

1.	Select Preferences from the Edit Menu.  The Preferences window is displayed.

2.	Click the Display tab.  The Display Preferences tab is displayed.

3.	Make the desired changes to the following fields:

Map Detail – Click and drag to adjust the amount of detail (streets, Points of Interest, waypoints, etc.) displayed on the Graphic Map.  High = more detail, Low = less detail.  You can lower the amount of map detail to "declutter" the map display or to speed map redrawing.

Services – Use this option to display services and Points of Interest if they are loaded as part of your detailed maps.  Select 'Automatic' to display these items when the map is zoomed in to a low scale.  Select 'On' to display these items regardless of the map zoom scale.  Select 'Off' if you don't want these items displayed.

Spot Soundings – (BlueChart users) – Use this option to toggle Spot Soundings on or off.

Light Sectors – (BlueChart users) – Use this option to toggle Light Sectors on or off.

Terrain Shading – If you are using a MapSource product that supports Terrain Shading, use this option to toggle Terrain Shading on or off.

Change Map Font – Click this button to select a new font, style, and size for map text and labels.

4.	Click OK to save your changes.


Moving the Graphic Map

There are several methods for moving (or "panning") the Graphic Map to view portions of the map not currently displayed on the screen:

•	Click the Hand Tool [image], move the mouse cursor over the Graphic Map, then click and hold the left mouse button and move the mouse in the direction you want to move the Graphic Map.

•	Use the scroll bars on the right side and at the bottom of the Graphic Map.

•	Click on any point on the Graphic Map, then use the Up, Down, Left, and Right arrow keys on the keyboard to move the map short distances.  Hold down the Ctrl key while pressing the arrow keys to move longer distances.

You can also zoom in and out to view portions of the map not currently displayed on the screen.  See Zooming In and Out on the Map for more information.


Zooming In and Out on the Map

The more you zoom in on the Graphic Map, the more map detail (streets, map features, Points of Interest, etc.) is displayed.  NOTE: You can set the amount of detail displayed on the Graphic Map by using the Display Preferences window.

There are several methods for zooming in and out on the Graphic Map:

•	Click the Zoom In [image] and Zoom Out [image] buttons.

•	Select the desired map scale using the Map Scale Selector [image] .

•	Click the Zoom tool [image], move the mouse cursor over the Graphic Map, then click and hold the left mouse button and move the mouse cursor to draw a box around the area you want to zoom in on.  The smaller the box, the more the map will zoom in.

With the Zoom Tool selected, you can also click the left mouse button to zoom in incrementally and the right mouse button to zoom out incrementally.

•	Select Change Map Scale from the View Menu, then select the desired map scale.

•	Press the Plus (+) and Minus (-) keys on the number pad of your keyboard to zoom in and out.

You can also move the map to view portions of the map not currently displayed on the screen.  See Moving the Graphic Map for more information.


Printing the Graphic Map

You can print the current Graphic Map display, including routes, tracks, waypoints, and map detail (if available).  The printing options in MapSource function the same as they do in other Windows applications.  You may need to adjust your printer's dpi settings in order to print the Graphic Map display.

•	Select Print Setup from the File Menu to select a printer and set printing options.

•	Select Print Preview from the File Menu to show a preview of the document that will be printed.

•	Select Print from the File Menu to print the current Graphic Map display.


Legend: Businesses and Attractions


Legend: Points of Interest


Legend: Map Lines


Legend: Map Areas


Legend: Navigational Aids and Obstructions


Legend: BlueChart

In addition to the symbols in the Navigation Aids and Obstructions Legend, the following are some of the symbols found in MapSource BlueChart marine data:


Creating and Using Map Sets

A Map Set is one or more detailed area maps that you have selected from the Graphic Map and want to save to your Garmin GPS unit.  The maps available and the detail they contain depend on the MapSource product that you have loaded and unlocked.

The boundaries of area maps are shown as gray lines.  These boundaries differ in size and shape depending on the MapSource product.  When you select a map in MapSource, the map area is shaded in pink.  NOTE: Selected maps in Bluechart are outlined – not shaded – in pink.

After you select a map, the name of that map is displayed in the Maps data tab list on the left side of the screen, along with the name of MapSource product the map comes from and how much memory it requires for transfer.  The number of selected maps is displayed next to the Maps data tab itself and below the list of maps.

Map Set Tips

•	After you have selected all the desired maps for your Map Set, you are ready to transfer them to your Garmin GPS unit.  See Transferring Data for more information.

•	Map Sets can also be saved to your PC.  See Saving Your Data for more information.

•	You can view the name, coverage area, and file size of that map by right-clicking on the map name in the Maps data tab and selecting 'Map Properties'.

•	A Map Set can contain maps from more than one MapSource product, but if the maps overlap, you will only see data from one of the maps at a time in your GPS.  The maps are not transparent on the GPS unit and cannot be combined.

•	If a Map Set contains overlapping maps from a MapSource product that requires an unlock code and a MapSource product that does not, the maps that require an unlock code will be displayed.

•	If two maps from different MapSource products overlap, you can turn off the overlapping map in order to see the other map underneath.  See your GPS unit's Owner's Manual for information on turning MapSource downloaded maps on and off.

•	If you have a MapSource product with map areas that are available for purchase separately, you can only select those maps that you have purchased and installed on your computer.

•	Not all Garmin GPS systems can use detailed maps.  Check your GPS unit's Owner's Manual to see if your unit is compatible.

For more information on Map Sets, click on a link below:

Using the Maps Tab

Adding Maps to a Map Set

Removing Maps from a Map Set

Naming a Map Set


Using the Maps Tab

The Maps data tab lists the names of the maps in a Map Set, along with the memory required to store the maps.  The number of maps in the Map Set is listed next to the tab name and at the bottom of the Maps tab.

To view all the fields in the Maps tab, click the Splitter Bar and drag it to the right.

The Maps tab contains the following fields:

Name – The name of the selected map.

Area – The name of the MapSource product containing the map.

Size – The file size of the map (Mb).

The following features are displayed at the bottom of the Maps tab:

Total Number and Size (unlabeled) – The total number of maps in the Map Set and the total file size of the Map Set (Mb).

Include Route Calculation Data – Check this box if your GPS supports auto-routing.  This enables you to generate routes for automobiles.  See Understanding Routes for more information.

Include Terrain Shading Data – Check this box if your GPS supports terrain shading.

Map Set Name – The name of the Map Set.  See Naming a Map Set for more information.


Adding Maps to a Map Set

You can add one or more area maps to a Map Set.

To add maps to a Map Set:

1.	Move and/or zoom the Graphic Map to view the boundaries of the desired area map.

2.	Click the Map Tool button [image].

3.	Hold the mouse cursor over the desired area map.  The boundaries of the area map are outlined in yellow.  The map name and memory requirements are displayed in the Status Bar located at the bottom of the MapSource window.

4.	Click the left mouse button in the selected area. To choose several maps, click and drag the mouse to draw a box through the desired areas of the Graphic map.  The selected map(s) are shaded pink.  The names of the selected maps are displayed in the Maps data tab on the left side of the screen.  The number of maps selected and the memory required to store the maps is displayed at the bottom of the Maps data tab.

5.	If your GPS unit supports autorouting, check the "Include route calculation data" box at the bottom of the Maps data tab.  If your GPS unit supports terrain shading, check the "Include terrain shading data" checkbox.

6.	MapSource automatically names Map Sets based on the area maps they contain.  If you wish, you can rename a Map Set to give it a more meaningful name.


Removing Maps from a Map Set

You can remove one or more maps from a Map Set using either the Map Tool or the Maps data tab.

To remove maps from a Map Set using the Map Tool:

1.	Click the Map Tool button [image].

2.	Click the left mouse button in the map area to be removed. To remove several maps, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard while you click and drag the mouse to draw a box through the desired areas of the Graphic map.  The selected maps are removed from the Map Set.

To remove maps from a Map Set using the Maps data tab:

1.	Click the Maps data tab.

2.	Click the desired map in the Maps tab list.

•	To select multiple maps, hold down the Ctrl key on your keyboard and click the maps to be removed.

•	To select all maps, click the first map in the list, then hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click the last map in the list.

3.	Press the Delete key on your keyboard, select 'Delete Map' from the Edit menu, or click the right mouse button and select 'Delete Map'.  The selected map(s) are removed from the Map Set.


Naming a Map Set

MapSource automatically names Map Sets based on the area maps they contain.  If you wish, you can rename a Map Set to give it a more meaningful name.

To name/rename a Map Set:

1.	Click the Maps data tab.

2.	Click the Map Set Name button near the bottom of the screen.  The Map Set dialog box is displayed.

3.	Uncheck the 'Autoname the map set' check box.

4.	Enter a new name in the 'Map Set Name' field.

5.	Click OK.  The Map Set name is changed.


Understanding the Find Feature

The Find feature allows you to search for any map feature (addresses, Points of Interest, etc.).  All Find Items are part of the basemap and detailed map data (which contains addresses, map features, Points of Interest, etc.).  The type of detailed map data available depends on the map product(s) installed.  See Unlocking Maps for more information.

Find Feature Tips

•	Click the Find Places button [image] to locate cities, map features/Points of Interest, addresses, intersections, and waypoints.  You can find items by entering the item's name (if known) and by selecting categories to find certain types of items.  This feature provides you with an ordered list of items that meet your search criteria.  See Finding Cities, Finding Map Features/Points of Interest, Finding Addresses, and Finding Intersections for more information.

•	If you have created waypoints in MapSource or transferred them from a Garmin GPS unit, you can locate them using the Find Places feature.  See Finding Waypoints for more information.  NOTE: If you have not created or transferred waypoints, the Waypoint tab will not be displayed in the Find Places window.

•	Click the Recently Found Places button [image] to view a list of the last few items you found.  MapSource keeps track of these items in case you want to find them again quickly.  See Finding Recently Found Places for more information.

•	You can click the Find Nearest Places button [image] to locate items near another item.  This feature generates a list or items based on how close they are to the original item.  You can select categories to find certain types of items and also use the 'Containing' field to find an item based on all or part of the item's name.  See Finding Nearest Places for more information.

For more information on the Find feature, see the following topics:

Setting Find Preferences

Finding Map Features/Points of Interest

Finding Cities

Finding Addresses

Finding Intersections

Finding Waypoints

Finding Nearest Places

Finding Recently Found Places

Finding a Latitude/Longitude Position


Setting Find Preferences

You can change the number of items displayed in the Find list and in the Recently Found Places list by setting your Find preferences.

To set find preferences:

1.	Select Preferences from the Edit Menu.  The Preferences window is displayed.

2.	Click the Find tab.  The Find Preferences tab is displayed.

3.	Make any desired changes to the following fields:

Show this many found places – Enter the number of items you want displayed in the Find list when you are searching for an item.

Remember this many found places – Enter the number of items you want displayed in the Recently Found Places list.

Show this many Find Places Auto Complete results – Enter the number of items you want to appear in the Auto Complete list when you are entering information in the Find Places window.

4.	Click OK to save your changes.


Finding Map Features/Points of Interest

Map features and Points of Interest are contained in detailed mapping data.

To find map features:

1.	Click the Find Places button [image], then click the Feature tab.

2.	Select the desired Place Category and, if desired, Place Subcategory.

3.	If you know the name of the Point of Interest you want to find, enter the name in the Name field.  As you type, an Auto Complete list of nearest matches is displayed below the field.  You may type the entire name of the Point of Interest or, if you are not sure of the spelling, type the first few letters and select the name from the list.

4.	Enter the City, State/Province, and Country to refine your search, if desired.

5.	Click the Find button.  A list of Points of Interest is displayed in the Places field.

6.	Click the desired Point of Interest in the list.  The selected Point of Interest is centered on the Graphic Map.

7.	After selecting the desired Point of Interest, you can do any of the following:

•	To view the address and telephone number of the Point of Interest, click the Properties button.

•	To mark the Point of Interest as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Places window and leave the selected Point of Interest centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Cities

Major cities are part of the basemap loaded on your computer.

To find a city:

1.	Click the Find Places button [image], then click the City tab.

2.	Enter the name of the city in the City field.  As you type, an Auto Complete list of nearest matches is displayed below the field. You may type the entire name of the city or, if you are not sure of the spelling, type the first few letters and select the name from the list.

3.	Enter the State/Province and Country to refine your search, if desired.

4.	Click the Find button.  A list of cities is displayed in the Places field.

5.	Click the desired city in the list.  The selected city is centered on the Graphic Map.

6.	After selecting the desired city, you can do any of the following:

•	To mark the city as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Places window and leave the selected city centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Addresses

Addresses are contained in detailed mapping data.

To find an address:

1.	Click the Find Places button [image], then click the Address tab.

2.	If you want your search to cover only a specific area, enter the desired City, State/Province, Postal Code, and/or Country.  NOTE:  It is recommended that you enter a City and State/Province to refine your search.

3.	Enter the Number of the address.

4.	Click the Select button next to the Street field, then enter the desired street name (or street number) without any prefix or suffix.  For example, to find "N 140th Street," enter "140th".

5.	Select the desired street from the list, then click Select Street.

6.	Click the Find button.  A list of addresses is displayed in the Places field.

7.	Click the desired address in the list.  The selected address is centered on the Graphic Map.

8.	After selecting the desired address, you can do any of the following:

•	To mark the address as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Places window and leave the selected address centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Intersections

Intersections are contained in detailed mapping data.

To find an intersection:

1.	Click the Find Places button [image], then click the Intersection tab.

2.	Click the Select button next to the First Street field, then enter the desired street name (or street number) without any prefix or suffix.  For example, to find "N 140th Street," enter "140th".

3.	Select the desired street from the list, then click Select Street.

4.	Click the Select button next to the Second Street field, then enter the desired street name (or street number).

5.	Select the desired City, State/Province, Postal Code, and/or Country to refine your search, if desired.

6.	Click the Find button.  A list of intersections is displayed in the Places field.

7.	Click the desired intersection in the list.  The selected intersection is centered on the Graphic Map.

8.	After selecting the desired intersection, you can do any of the following:

•	To mark the intersection as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Places window and leave the selected intersection centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Waypoints

If you have created waypoints in MapSource or transferred them from a Garmin GPS unit, you can locate them using the Find Places feature.  See Understanding Waypoints for more information.

NOTE:  The Waypoint tab will only be displayed in the Find Places window if you have created or transferred waypoints.

To find a waypoint:

1.	Click the Find Places button [image], then click the Waypoint tab.

2.	Enter the name of the waypoint in the Name field.  As you type, an Auto Complete list of nearest matches is displayed below the field.  You may type the entire name of the waypoint or type the first few letters and select the name from the list.

3.	Click the Find button.  A list of waypoints is displayed in the Places field.

4.	Click the desired waypoint in the list.  The selected waypoint is centered on the Graphic Map.

5.	After selecting the desired waypoint, you can do any of the following:

•	To view the properties of the waypoint, click the Properties button.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Places window and allow the selected waypoint to remain centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Nearest Places

You can use the Find Nearest Places feature to locate items close to other items on the Graphic Map.

You can find items by selecting the desired Place Categories and Subcategories.  If you know the name of the item you are looking for, you can quickly find it by entering all or part of the name of the item in the Containing field.

To find items near your current location:

1.	Click the Find Nearest Places button [image] to find items near the center of the Graphic Map.

OR

Right-click the point on the Graphic Map that you want to find items near, then select Find Nearest Places from the right-click menu.

The Find Nearest Places window is displayed.

2.	Select the desired Place Category and, if desired, Place Subcategory.

3.	Enter the Maximum Search Distance in miles.  This is the radius of your search area from your current location.

4.	Enter the name (or part of the name) of the Point of Interest in the Containing field, if desired.  For example, to find the nearest Texaco gas station, enter "Texaco" in the Containing field.

5.	Click the Find button.  A list of items is displayed in the Places field.

6.	Click the desired item in the list.  The selected item is centered on the Graphic Map.

7.	After selecting the desired item, you can do any of the following:

•	To view the address and telephone number (if available) of the item, click the Properties button.

•	To mark the item as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Find Nearest Places window and leave the selected item centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Find Nearest Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding Recently Found Places

MapSource keeps track of items you recently found in case you want to find them again quickly.

To find recently found items:

1.	Click the Recently Found Places button [image].  The Recently Found Places window is displayed.

2.	Click the desired item in the list.  The selected item is centered on the Graphic Map.

3.	After selecting the desired item, you can do any of the following:

•	To view the address and telephone number of the item, click the Properties button.

•	To mark the item as a waypoint, click Make Waypoint.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

•	To close the Recently Found Places window and leave the selected item centered on the Graphic Map, click OK.

•	To close the Recently Found Places window and return to the previous map display, click Cancel.


Finding a Latitude/Longitude Position

You can find a position on the Graphic Map by entering the desired latitude and longitude.

To find a latitude/longitude position:

1.	Select Go To Position from the View Menu or press Ctrl + T.  The Go To Position window is displayed.

2.	Enter the desired latitude and longitude and click OK.  The Graphic Map centers on the position you entered.


Understanding Waypoints

A waypoint is a location that you mark on the map. It can be an address, an existing map feature, a point of interest, an empty spot on the map, or any other point you wish.  You can use waypoints to mark your favorite places – places you visit frequently, like your favorite restaurant, a friend's house, etc.

You can mark waypoints directly on the map or by using the Find feature. MapSource allows you to set your waypoint preferences to change the default method for displaying waypoints.  You can also edit waypoint properties after they have been marked.

Waypoints are shown on the map and in the Waypoints tab at the bottom of the screen.  Select a waypoint in the Waypoints tab to highlight the waypoint on the Graphic Map.

Waypoint Tips

•	You can create waypoints in MapSource or transfer them from a Garmin GPS unit.

•	To center a waypoint on the Graphic Map, right-click on that waypoint in the Waypoints tab and select 'Show Selected Waypoint on Map'.

•	You can perform a variety of tasks by right-clicking on a waypoint in the Waypoints tab.  See Waypoint Right-Click Menu for more information.

•	You can save waypoints on your PC.  See Saving Your Data for more information.

For more information on waypoints, see the following topics:

Using the Waypoints Tab

Setting Waypoint Preferences

Creating Waypoint Categories

Marking Waypoints

Editing Waypoint Properties

Moving Waypoints

Deleting Waypoints


Using the Waypoints Tab

The Waypoints tab shows a list of all the waypoints you have created and/or transferred from your GPS unit.

You can perform a variety of tasks by right-clicking on a waypoint in the list.  See Waypoint Right-Click Menu for more information.

To view all the fields in the Waypoints tab, click the Splitter Bar and drag it to the right.

NOTE:  Many of the fields in the Waypoints tab contain data that can be entered in the Waypoint Properties window.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

The Waypoints tab contains the following fields:

Name – The name of the waypoint.

Symbol – The waypoint symbol that is displayed on the Graphic Map.

Comment – Any comments you entered about the waypoint are displayed.

Position – The latitude and longitude of the waypoint.

Altitude – The altitude of the waypoint.

Depth – The depth of the waypoint.

Proximity – The proximity range of the waypoint.

Temperature – The temperature of the waypoint.

Display – Describes how the waypoint is displayed on the Graphic Map: Symbol, Symbol & Name, or Symbol & Description.

Date Modified – The date and time the waypoint was created or modified (if available).

Show Waypoints in Category – Select the desired waypoint category to filter the waypoints in the list and on the map.  Only the waypoints assigned to the selected category are displayed.  See Creating Waypoint Categories for more information.

To re-order the waypoints in the list, click the name of the field you wish to sort the list by (for example, if you want to sort the list by waypoint name, click the Name field).


Setting Waypoint Preferences

You can change the character limit for waypoint names as well as the default settings for creating waypoints, including the name prefix, symbol, and how the waypoint is displayed on the map.

To set waypoint preferences:

1.	Select Preferences from the Edit Menu.  The Preferences window is displayed.

2.	Click the Waypoint tab.  The Waypoint tab is displayed.

3.	Make any desired changes to the following fields:

Limit application created names to XX characters - Enter the desired number of characters or click the drop-down arrow to select a number.  This option is useful if you are sending waypoints to another GPS unit that only accepts limited character names.

Name Prefix - Enter the desired prefix you want displayed in front of waypoint names.  The Example Name field changes to reflect the prefix you enter.

Symbol - Select the desired default symbol you want to use to mark waypoints on the map.

Display - Select the desired method for displaying waypoints on the map: Symbol, Symbol & Name, or Symbol & Description.

4.	If you want to use these settings when creating waypoints, select 'Use the choices above.'  If you want to use the default settings when creating waypoints, select 'Let application decide its name, symbol, and display.'

5.	Click OK to save your changes.


Creating Waypoint Categories

You can create categories to help organize your waypoints.  For example, you could create a category called "Campsites" and assign the appropriate waypoints to that category.

You can assign waypoints to a category using the Waypoint Properties window.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

To create a waypoint category:

1.	Select Preferences from the Edit Menu.  The Preferences window is displayed.

2.	Click the Waypoint Categories tab.  The Waypoint Categories tab is displayed.

3.	Select the text in the first Category field, then enter the desired Waypoint Category name (i.e. "Campsites," "Rest Stops," etc.).

4.	Repeat Step 3 until all desired Waypoint Categories are entered.

5.	Click OK.  Your Waypoint Categories are saved.


Marking Waypoints

You can mark waypoints by clicking on any point on the Graphic Map.  You can use the Find feature to find cities, addresses, intersections, or Points of Interest, then mark those items as waypoints.  You can also mark the point in the center of the Graphic Map as a waypoint.

To mark a waypoint on the Graphic Map:

1.	Click the Waypoint Tool button [image].

2.	Click the desired location on the Graphic Map.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.

3.	Enter the desired waypoint properties and click OK (see Editing Waypoint Properties for more information).  The waypoint is displayed on the map and in the Waypoints tab at the bottom of the screen.

To mark a waypoint using the Find feature:

1.	Find the desired item using the Find feature.

2.	Click the Make Waypoint button in the Find window.  The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.

3.	Enter the desired waypoint properties and click OK (see Editing Waypoint Properties for more information).  The waypoint is displayed on the map and in the Waypoints tab at the bottom of the screen.

To mark the point in the center of the Graphic Map as a waypoint:

1.	Select New Waypoint from the Edit Menu.

2.	Enter the desired waypoint properties and click OK (see Editing Waypoint Properties for more information).  The waypoint is displayed on the map and in the Waypoints tab at the bottom of the screen.


Editing Waypoint Properties

The Waypoint Properties window allows you to edit waypoints as well as customize the way they are displayed on the map.

When editing waypoint properties, please remember:

•	Garmin GPS products limit the number of characters in a waypoint name.  If you transfer a waypoint with a name that exceeds the character limit, the GPS truncates the name.  If more than one waypoint name is the same after truncation, only one of the waypoints is loaded in the GPS.

•	Garmin GPS products limit the number of characters in the waypoint comment.  If the MapSource description exceeds this limit, the waypoint comment is truncated.

•	If you select a symbol that does not exist in your GPS, the waypoint is represented by a square when transferred into your GPS.

To edit waypoint properties:

1.	Activate the Waypoint Properties window by doing one of the following:

•	Click the Selection Tool button [image], then double-click the desired waypoint on the Graphic Map.

•	Double-click the desired waypoint name in the Waypoints data tab.

•	Click the desired waypoint in the Waypoints data tab or on the Graphic Map, then select Waypoint Properties from the Edit Menu.

•	Right-click the desired waypoint in the Waypoints data tab or on the Graphic Map, then select Waypoint Properties from the right-click menu.

The Waypoint Properties window is displayed.

2.	Use the following features to edit the waypoint as desired:

Name – Enter a name for the waypoint, if desired.  The default name is a sequential number, plus any prefix you entered in the Waypoint Preferences window.

Symbol – Select the desired symbol to display on the map.  See Map Legend – Symbols for a list of available symbols.

Description – Enter a description to identify the waypoint, if desired.  If you create a waypoint on an existing map feature, MapSource includes the name of the feature in the Description field.  If you create a waypoint on an open location, the Description field defaults to the date and time the waypoint was created.

Position – The coordinates of the waypoint.  You can enter new coordinates to change the position of the waypoint, if desired.

Altitude – Enter an altitude or leave the default Unknown box checked.

Show on Map – Centers the Graphic Map on the selected waypoint.

More/Fewer Details – Click this button to toggle additional data fields in the Waypoint Properties window.

3.	To show additional details, click the More Details button.  Additional fields are displayed.

Depth – Enter the depth or leave the default Unknown box checked.

Proximity – Enter the range for a proximity warning or leave the default Unknown box checked.  (This property is not used by all Garmin GPS systems.)

Temperature – Enter a temperature or leave the default Unknown box checked.

Comment – Enter a comment about the waypoint, if desired.

Display – Select the method for displaying the waypoint on the map: symbol, symbol & name, or symbol & description.  You can change the default display setting in the Waypoint Preferences window.

Date Modified – The date and time the waypoint was created or modified (if available).

Categories – To assign this waypoint to a Waypoint Category, check the appropriate box.  You can assign a waypoint to as many categories as desired.  See Creating Waypoint Categories for more information.

Link – This feature allows you to include a link to a file or URL containing information related to the waypoint.  For example, you could link to an electronic document containing a description of your waypoint, a digital photo you took while at the waypoint, a web site devoted to the area around the waypoint, etc.  You can enter the desired file name/URL or click Browse to select the desired file.  Click the Open Link button [image] to activate the link.

4.	Click OK. Your changes are saved.


Moving Waypoints

You can move an existing waypoint to a new location on the Graphic Map.

To move a waypoint:

1.	Click the Selection Tool button [image].

2.	Right-click the desired waypoint on the Graphic Map, then select Move Waypoint.  A small waypoint icon and a curved arrow are displayed next to the mouse cursor.

3.	Click the new location on the map.  The waypoint moves to the new location.

NOTE: You can also move a waypoint by changing its coordinates in the Position field of the Waypoint Properties window.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.


Deleting Waypoints

There are multiple methods to delete a waypoint from the Waypoints tab:

•	Click the desired waypoint and click the Delete button [image].

•	Right-click the desired waypoint and select Delete Waypoint from the right-click menu.

•	Click the desired waypoint and select Delete Waypoint from the Edit Menu.

•	Click the desired waypoint and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

If you delete a waypoint by mistake, click the Undo button [image] or select Undo from the Edit Menu.


Understanding Routes

MapSource can generate a route from one location to one or more waypoints, addresses, intersections, or Points of Interest.  MapSource displays routes as colored lines on the Graphic Map.  Routes you select in the Routes data tab or on the Graphic Map are highlighted in yellow.

After you have created a route, you can use the Route Properties window to edit the route as desired, adding, removing, or changing the order of the points along the route.

Route Tips:

•	You can create routes in MapSource or transfer them from a Garmin GPS unit.

•	The points within a route are called called "Vias."  See Editing Route Properties for more information.

•	In addition to auto-routes (routes that follow streets and highways), MapSource allows you to create direct routes (straight line, "as the crow flies" routes). See Setting Route Preferences for more information.

•	MapSource generates a list of directions for each route.  You can view and/or print this list by clicking the Directions tab in the Route Properties window.  See Editing Route Properties for more information.

•	Routes are displayed in the Routes tab on the left side of the screen.  You can save routes in .gdb or .mps files.  See Saving Your Data for more information.

For more information on routes, see the following topics:

Using the Routes Tab

Setting Route Preferences

Creating a Route Using the Route Tool

Creating a Route Using the Route Properties Window

Editing Route Properties

Deleting a Route


Using the Routes Tab

The Routes data tab lists all the saved routes you have created and/or transferred from your GPS unit.

You can perform a variety of tasks by right-clicking on a route in the list.  See Routes Right-Click Menu for more information.

To view all the fields in the Routes tab, click the Splitter Bar and drag it to the right.

The Routes tab contains the following features:

Name – The name of the route.

Length – The total length of the route.

Time – The estimated time required to navigate the route.

Course – The directional heading for the route.

Waypoints – The number of waypoints and/or via points included in the route.

To re-order the routes in the list, click the name of the field you wish to sort the list by (for example, if you want to sort the list by route name, click the Name field).


Setting Route Preferences

You can modify route preferences to change the route style, calculation style, types of roads to avoid, and many other aspects of your routes.

To set route preferences:

1.	Select Preferences from the Edit Menu, then click the Routing tab.  The Route Preferences tab is displayed.

2.	Make the desired changes to the following fields:

Route Style – Select 'Use Auto-Routing' to generate turn-by-turn routes that follow the streets and highways on your map.  Select 'Use Direct Routes' to generate straight-line, "as the crow files" routes.

Calculation Style – Select 'Faster Time' or 'Shorter Distance.'  NOTE: 'Faster Time' routes usually utilize highways instead of side streets.

Vehicle – Select the desired vehicle from the list (bicycle, car, pedestrian, truck, etc.).

Try to Avoid – Select the types of roads and maneuvers you want MapSource to avoid incorporating into your route.

Driving Speeds – Select your average driving speeds for each type of road.  This helps MapSource estimate your driving time when generating a route and select the best route according to your driving habits.  To reset the speeds to the default numbers, click Reset.

3.	Click OK to save your changes.


Creating a Route Using the Route Tool

You can create a route to one or more points on the Graphic Map using the Route Tool.

To create a route using the Route Tool:

1.	Click the Route Tool [image].

2.	Click one or more points on the map in the sequence you want them to appear in the route.  If there is not a waypoint where you click, a new waypoint is created at that location.

3.	After you click all the desired points you want to include in the route, press Esc on your keyboard or right-click and select Cancel to stop selecting waypoints.  The route is created and automatically named using the first and last waypoints.  The route is displayed in the Routes data tab on the left side of the screen.


Creating a Route Using the Route Properties Window

The Route Properties window allows you to create and edit routes containing one or more points (or "Vias").  It allows you to find addresses, intersections, waypoints, and Points of Interest and place them in the route in any order you wish.  You can also add, remove, and rearrange items in your route.

To create a route using the Route Properties window:

1.	Select New Route from the Edit menu.  The Route Properties window is displayed.

2.	Add Via points to the route using the following methods:

•	Click the Find Places [image], Find Nearest [image], or Recently Found Places [image] button in the toolbar, find the desired item, and click Add to Route.  See Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

•	Click Insert Waypoint, select the desired waypoint, and click OK.

3.	Edit the route as necessary.  See Editing Route Properties for more information.

•	If you want to view directions for the route, click the Directions tab.  From the Directions tab, you can print a list of directions by clicking Print Directions.

4.	Click OK.  The route is created and automatically named using the first and last waypoints.  The route is displayed in the Routes tab on the left side of the screen.

5.	To show the route on the Graphic Map, click Show on Map.


Editing Route Properties

You can rename routes and print driving directions, as well as add, remove, and rearrange Via points in a route.

To edit a route:

1.	Click the Routes tab.

2.	Right-click the route you want to edit and select Route Properties.  The Route Properties window is displayed.

3.	Use the following features to edit the route as desired:

Autoname – The Autoname feature automatically names the route based on the route's starting point and final destination.  For example, a route that begins at "Home" and ends at "113 Pine Street" is autonamed "Home to 113 Pine Street."  To rename the route, uncheck the Autoname box and enter the desired name in the Name field.

Directions – This tab provides you with a list of driving directions.  From the Directions tab, you can print the list by clicking Print Directions.

Edit Toolbar – Use the buttons on this toolbar to cut, copy, paste, and delete Via points from the route, or undo/redo the last action.

Find Places [image], Find Nearest [image], and Recently Found Places [image] Buttons – To add Via points to the route using the Find Places feature, click these buttons in the toolbar, find the desired item, and click Add to Route.  See Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

Move Up [image] and Move Down [image] Arrows – select the desired Via point and click the Move Up or Move Down arrows to rearrange the position of that point in the route list.

Properties – Shows the properties of the selected Via point.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.

Insert Waypoint – To insert a waypoint into the route, click this button, select the desired waypoint from the list that appears, and click OK.

Invert - Inverts the order of all the Via points in the route.

Recalculate – Recalculates the directions for the route.

Show Profile - Click to display the Vertical Route Profile of the elevation of the Via points.  NOTE:  This feature is only available on MapSource products that contain elevation data.

Center Map on Selected Item – Check this box to show the selected Via point in the center of the Graphic Map.

Show on Map – Shows the entire route on the Graphic Map.

Link – This feature allows you to include a link to a file or URL containing information related to the route.  For example, you could link to an electronic document containing a description of your route, a digital photo you took while on the route, a web site devoted to the area the route is in, etc.  You can enter the desired file name/URL or click Browse to select the desired file.  Click the Open Link button [image] to activate the link.

4.	Click OK to save your changes.


Deleting a Route

There are multiple methods to delete a route from the Routes tab:

•	Click the desired route and click the Delete button [image].

•	Right-click the desired route and select Delete Route from the right-click menu.

•	Click the desired route and select Delete Route from the Edit Menu.

•	Click the desired route and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

If you delete a route by mistake, click the Undo button [image] or select Undo from the Edit Menu.


Tracks and Real-Time Tracking

Tracks can be used in two ways: you can transfer any track created on your Garmin GPS into MapSource, or you can create a track using your Garmin GPS and MapSource's Real-Time Tracking feature. Tracks can be viewed on the Graphic Map and edited as desired.

Tracks you have transferred to MapSource from a Garmin GPS device and/or recorded using MapSource are shown in the Tracks data tab on the left side screen.  You can save tracks on your PC or transfer them to a Garmin GPS.

For more information on tracks, see the following topics:

Using the Tracks Tab

Viewing a Track

Recording a Real-Time Track

Using The GPS Tab

Setting the Active Track Filter

Editing Track Properties

Creating a Track Using the Track Properties Window

Adding Points to a Track

Deleting a Track


Using the Tracks Tab

The Tracks data tab shows a list of all the tracks you have transferred and/or recorded.

You can perform a variety of tasks by right-clicking on a track in the list.  See Tracks Right-Click Menu for more information.

To view all the fields in the Tracks tab, click the Splitter Bar and drag it to the right.

The Tracks tab contains the following fields:

Name – The name of the track.

Points – The number of points in the track.

Start Time – The date and time you started recording the track.

Elapsed Time – The total time elapsed while the track was being recorded.

Length – The total length of the track.

Area – The total area of the track in square feet.

Avg. Speed – The average speed of the vehicle along the track.

To re-order the tracks in the list, click the name of the field you wish to sort the list by (for example, if you want to sort the list by track name, click the Name field).


Viewing a Track

You can view tracks on the Graphic Map.  Tracks are displayed as white lines connecting multiple track points.  When you select a track, it is highlighted in yellow.

To view a track:

1.	Click the Tracks tab.

2.	Right-click the name of the track you want to view, then select Show Selected Track on Map.  The selected track is centered on the Graphic Map and highlighted in yellow.


Recording a Real-Time Track

You can record a track using a Garmin GPS unit and MapSource's Real-Time Tracking feature.  When Real-Time tracking is enabled, MapSource reads information from the GPS, shows the GPS position as a red triangle on the Graphic Map, displays the tracking data in the GPS data tab, and records a new track.

If you wish to perform Real-Time Tracking with a locked MapSource product, you must:

•	Have a portable PC or laptop PC;

•	Have a valid unlock code for your GPS unit installed in MapSource;

•	Receive real-time information from a Garmin GPS unit that supports locked maps, and;

•	Place the GPS unit in Garmin transfer mode (see your unit's Owner's Manual for information).  MapSource can perform Real-Time Tracking with a GPS unit in NMEA mode, but the maps will remain locked.

To record a track:

1.	Verify that your GPS unit is properly connected to a serial or USB port on your computer.

2.	Verify that your GPS unit is set to "Garmin" transfer mode or "NMEA" transfer mode (see your unit's Owner's Manual for more information).

3.	In MapSource, click the GPS tab, then click Select Device.  The Select GPS Device window is displayed.

4.	Select the appropriate connection settings for your device (Serial Port or USB Device):

•	If your GPS unit is connected to the serial port, select the appropriate Serial Port and Baud Rate, or click AutoDetect to have MapSource automatically locate your GPS unit.

•	If your GPS unit is connected to the USB port, click USB Device.  The name and software version of the GPS unit is displayed.

5.	Click Start Tracking at the top of the GPS data tab.  MapSource begins reading GPS information from your GPS unit, and GPS data (including speed, altitude, postion, and direction) is displayed in the GPS data tab fields.  See Using the GPS Tab for more information.

6.	Check the Record Track box [image] near the bottom of the Tracks data tab.  MapSource begins recording the track.

7.	If you want MapSource to adjust the Graphic Map to keep your vehicle/GPS (red triangle) visible, check the Keep vehicle visible on map box near the bottom of the Tracks data tab.

8.	If you want to control how MapSource places points along the track, click Filter.  The Track Filter window is displayed.  See Setting the Track Filter for more information.

9.	To stop recording, uncheck the Record Track box.  MapSource stops recording the track.  The track is automatically saved, and the track name is displayed in the Tracks tab.


Using the GPS Tab

When you have connected your GPS unit to your computer, the GPS tab displays data gathered from the GPS in real time, including your GPS connection status and information on your position, heading, and speed.

The GPS data tab contains the following features:

Start/Stop Tracking – This button toggles GPS tracking on and off.

Tracking Status (unlabeled) – This field describes the status of your GPS connection.  With tracking stopped, the message "Tracking is disabled" is displayed.  When you start tracking, the messages "Trying Garmin format" and/or "Trying NMEA format" are displayed.  When MapSource begins receiving data from your GPS unit, the following status messages may appear: "2D Navigation," "3D Navigation," "2D Differential" (WAAS-enabled units only), "3D Differential" (WAAS-enabled units only), or "Poor GPS Coverage."

Speed – Your current speed.

Altitude – Your current altitude.

Track – Your current compass heading.

Position (unlabeled) – Your current latitude/longitude position.

Date (unlabeled) – The current date.

Time (unlabeled) – The current time.

EPE (Estimated Position Error) – This field indicates the estimated accuracy of the horizontal position fix.

DOP (Dilution of Precision) – This field measures satellite goemetry quality (the number of satellites received and their location in relation to each other) on a scale from one to ten; the lower the number, the better the accuracy.  (Not available in Garmin format.)

Keep Vehicle Visible on Map – Check this box if you want MapSource to adjust the Graphic Map to keep your vehicle/GPS (red triangle) visible.

Record Track – Check this box if you want MapSource to record a real-time track.  See Recording a Real-Time Track for more information.

Filter – This button opens the Track Filter window, which allows you to control how often MapSource creates track points while recording a real-time track.  See Setting the Track Filter for more information.

Select Device – This button opens the Select Device window, which allows you to choose the appropriate connection settings for your GPS unit.  See Recording a Real-Time Track for more information.


Setting the Track Filter

The Track Filter controls how often MapSource places points along a track.  MapSource records the time, your position, and your speed at each point along the track.

To set the track filter:

1.	Click the Filter button in the lower right-hand corner of the Tracks tab.  The Track Filter window is displayed.

2.	Select the desired option for filtering the track:

None – MapSource adds a new point to the track every second.

Time – MapSource adds a new point to the track based on the time interval that you enter.  If you enter '30' seconds, a new point is added to the track every 30 seconds.

Distance – MapSource adds a new point to the track based upon the distance that you enter. If you enter '328' feet, a new point is added to the track every 328 feet.

Automatic – MapSource adds a new point to the track to best fit the user's path.  Adjust the selector to add more or fewer points to the track.

3.	Click OK to save your changes.


Editing Track Properties

The Track Properties window displays a list of all the points within a given track.  It allows you to rename the track, add or delete track points, and show a vertical profile of the track.

To edit track properties:

1.	Click the Tracks tab.

2.	Right-click the name of the track you want to edit, then select Track Properties.  The Track Properties window is displayed.

3.	Use the following features to edit the route as desired:

Name – Enter the desired track name.

Edit Toolbar – Use the buttons on this toolbar to cut, copy, paste, and delete track points from the track, or undo/redo the last action.

Center map on selected item – Check the box to center the Graphic Map on any selected point in the track.

Invert – Click to reverse the order of the points in the track.

Filter – Click to display the Track Filter.  See Setting the Track Filter for more information.

Show Profile – Click to display the Vertical Track Profile of the elevation of the track points.  The Vertical Track Profile screen allows you select the altitude and distance scales as well as show or hide track points.  Click on a point in the vertical track profile to show the distance and altitude at that location.

Show On Map – Select a track point and click Show on Map to show the selected point on the Graphic Map.

Link – This feature allows you to include a link to a file or URL containing information related to the track.  For example, you could link to an electronic document containing a description of your track, a digital photo you took while recording the track, a web site devoted to the area you were in when you recorded the track, etc.  You can enter the desired file name/URL or click Browse to select the desired file.  Click the Open Link button [image] to activate the link.

4.	Click OK to save your changes.


Creating a Track Using the Track Properties Window

You can create a new track by copying and pasting track points from existing tracks using the Track Properties window.

To create a track using the Track Properties window:

1.	Click the Tracks tab.

2.	Right-click the name of the track you want to copy track points from, then select Track Properties.  The Track Properties window is displayed.

3.	Select the track point you want to copy.  To select a group of track points from the list, click on the first track point you want to copy, press and hold the Shift key, and click on the last track point you want to copy.

4.	Click the Copy button [image] or press Ctrl + C.

5.	Click OK to close the Track Properties window.

6.	Select New Track in the Edit Menu or press Ctrl + Shift + T.  A new Track Properties window is displayed.

7.	Click the word <end> in the Track Points list, then click the Paste button [image] or press Ctrl + V.  The track points are pasted into the new track.

8.	Edit the track as desired.  See Editing Track Properties for more information.

9.	Click OK.  The track is saved.


Adding Points to a Track

You can copy points from an existing track and paste them into another track using the Track Properties window.

To add points to a track:

1.	Click the Tracks tab.

2.	Right-click the name of the track you want to copy track points from, then select Track Properties.  The Track Properties window is displayed.

3.	Select the track point you want to copy.  To select a group of track points from the list, click on the first track point you want to copy, press and hold the Shift key, and click on the last track point you want to copy.

4.	Click the Copy button [image] or press Ctrl + C.

5.	Click OK to close the Track Properties window.

6.	In the Tracks tab, right-click the name of the track you want to paste the track points into, then select Track Properties.  The Track Properties window is displayed.

7.	Click on the desired track point in the list where you want the new track points inserted, then click the Paste button [image] or press Ctrl + V.  The new track points are pasted into the track.

8.	Click OK.  The track is saved.


Deleting a Track

There are multiple methods to delete a track from the Tracks tab:

•	Click the desired track and click the Delete button [image].

•	Right-click the desired track and select Delete Track from the right-click menu.

•	Click the desired track and select Delete Track from the Edit Menu.

•	Click the desired track and press the Delete key on your keyboard.

If you delete a track by mistake, click the Undo button [image] or select Undo from the Edit Menu.


Transferring and Saving MapSource Data

Map Sets, waypoints, routes, and tracks can be transferred from MapSource to a Garmin device or from a Garmin device to MapSource.

NOTE:  For information on connecting your GPS or other Garmin device to your computer, refer to your unit's Owner's Manual.  Always check your GPS Owner's Manual to verify which data transfer options are available.

Data can be transferred in a variety of methods, as shown in the list below:

•	To the internal memory of a Garmin GPS, which accepts all data types: maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks. You can transfer through a Serial Port or a USB Port (if applicable).

•	To a Storage Card in a Garmin GPS via a serial or USB port (if applicable). The storage card accepts all data types, but only some Garmin GPS units are capable of reading all data types. All Garmin GPS units, however, are capable of reading the map data.

•	To a Garmin storage card in a Garmin USB data card programmer. All data types may be transferred.

•	To a Garmin storage card in a Card Reader connected to your computer. Depending on what your Garmin GPS supports, the available card types are Compact Flash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) Cards. Only mapdata may be transferred.

•	To a Secure Digital (SD) Card in a Garmin iQue or to the unit’s internal memory. Only maps may be transferred from MapSource to the iQue. Maps are saved and transferred to the iQue during the next HotSync operation. iQue users may also transfer tracks from the iQue to MapSource via a HotSync operation.

In addition to transferring data, you can also save MapSource data on your PC.

For more information on Working with MapSource Data, click on a link below:

Working with Garmin Data Cards

Recovering Pre-Loaded Map Data

Transferring Data from MapSource to a Device

Transferring Data to MapSource from a Device

Saving Your Data

Opening Saved Data


Working with Garmin Data Cards

You have the option to transfer all data types in MapSource to a removable storage card.

The following are possible scenarios when transferring MapSource data. NOTE:  Not all data transfer options will be available in MapSource unless you own the specific GPS unit:

•	Transferring only maps to the storage card: The storage card is completely erased before adding new maps.

•	Transferring maps as well as other data (waypoints, routes, and tracks): The storage card is completely erased before adding new maps, waypoints, routes, and tracks to the storage card.

•	Transferring only waypoints, routes, and tracks (no maps): There are two scenarios. 1) If the data card currently has maps stored on it, the maps stay on the storage card and the other data is erased and replaced with new data.  2) If the data card contains no maps, the storage card is completely erased and replaced with new data.

NOTE:  Pre-loaded (pre-programmed) BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data cards should not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS unit for saving MapSource maps.  The pre-loaded data will be lost.  If you have a BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data card in your GPS unit, remove it before transferring maps sets to avoid losing the pre-loaded data.  If you choose to overwrite the pre-loaded data on a BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data card, Garmin will not replace or recover the lost data.


Recovering Pre-Loaded Map Data

If your GPS unit includes a pre-loaded/pre-programmed Points of Interest database, you will see a warning about erasing the pre-loaded data (not the basemap of the GPS unit) before you save MapSource maps. The pre-loaded data can be recovered to your GPS unit by transferring it from the Garmin web site.

To recover pre-loaded data:

1.	Go to www.garmin.com.

2.	Click "Support," then "Software Updates."

3.	Select the name of your Garmin GPS unit

4.	Click the "Download" link below "Download Preloaded Marine POI Database."

Any MapSource maps on your GPS unit will be erased and replaced with the POI database.

NOTE:  Pre-loaded (pre-programmed) BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data cards should not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS for saving MapSource maps.  The pre-loaded data will be lost.  If you choose to overwrite the pre-loaded data on a BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data card, Garmin will not replace or recover the lost data.


Transferring Data from MapSource to a Device

To transfer data from MapSource to a device:

1.	Verify that the device is powered on, properly connected to the computer, and that the device’s transfer mode is set to Garmin. (Refer to your GPS Owner’s Manual for further instructions.)

2.	If the GPS holds a storage card, verify that the card is inserted correctly in the unit.

3.	Select Send to Device in the Transfer Menu.

4.	Choose the desired device or click Find Device if your device does not appear in the list.  MapSource detects the device.  The name of the connected device is displayed in the Device field.

5.	Place a check mark next to the items you want to send to the GPS unit.

6.	Click Send.  The data is sent to the GPS unit.

NOTE:  Pre-loaded (pre-programmed) BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data cards should not be used in the USB Programmer or in a GPS unit for saving MapSource maps.  The pre-loaded data will be lost.  If you have a BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data card in your GPS unit, remove it before transferring maps sets to avoid losing the pre-loaded data.  If you choose to overwrite the pre-loaded data on a BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots data card, Garmin will not replace or recover the lost data.


Transferring Data to MapSource from a Device

To transfer data to MapSource from a device:

1.	Verify that the device is powered on, properly connected to the computer, and that the device’s transfer mode is set to Garmin. (Refer to your GPS Owner’s Manual for further instructions)

2.	If the GPS holds a storage card, verify that the card is inserted correctly in the unit.

3.	Select Receive From Device in the Transfer Menu.

4.	Choose the desired device or click Find Device if your device does not appear in the list.  MapSource detects the device.  The name of the connected device is displayed in the Device field.

5.	Place a check mark next to the items you want to transfer to MapSource from the GPS unit.

6.	Click Receive.  The data is sent to MapSource.


Saving Your Data

Data in MapSource can be saved on your PC as .gdb files.  Map Sets, waypoints, and routes you have created using MapSource, as well as waypoints, routes, and tracks you have transferred from your GPS can be saved.

To save MapSource data as a .gdb file:

1.	Select Save from the File Menu.

2.	Enter a file name and select the desired location on your computer.

3.	Click Save.  The file is saved with the extension .gdb.

MapSource data can also be exported as an .mps file (which can be viewed by older versions of MapSource), in a tab-delimited format (.txt) for use in a word processor or spreadsheet, or in a .dxf format.

To export MapSource data as an .mps, .txt, or .dxf file:

1.	Select Export File from the File Menu.

2.	Enter a file name and select the desired location on your computer.

3.	Select the desired file type in the Save As Type field.

4.	Click Save.  The file is saved.


Opening Saved Data

You can open saved .gdb files in MapSource in order to view saved Map Sets, waypoints, routes, and tracks.  When you open a saved file, MapSource prompts you to save your current data if you have not already done so.

To open a saved MapSource file:

1.	Select Open from the File Menu.  The Document Format dialog box is displayed.

2.	Select Open GDB File.  NOTE:  If you don't want this dialog box to appear in the future, check the Don't show this again box.

3.	Browse to the desired file on your computer.

4.	Click Open.  The file opens in MapSource.

You can import MapSource files saved in the .mps format as well as data stored using Garmin's PCX5 software.  MapSource can display waypoints (.wpt), routes (.rte), tracks (.trk), or on of the maps (.grm) provided with PCX5.  NOTE:  If using a PCX5 map outline, turn off any MapSource map data to avoid screen clutter.

To import a file:

1.	Select Import from the File Menu.  The Import dialog box is displayed.

2.	Select the type of file you want to import (.mps, .wpt, .rte, .trk, .grm., or "All PCX5 Files").

3.	Browse to the desired file on your computer.

4.	Click Open.  The file opens in MapSource.


Setting Preferences

You can use the Preferences window to customize many features of MapSource to suit your needs.  To access the Preferences window, select Preferences from the Edit Menu or press Ctrl+Shift+P on your keyboard.

There are nine tabs in the Preferences window: Display, Units, Position, File Location, Waypoint, Waypoint Categories, Time, Find, and Routing.  Each tab contains several fields that allow you to adjust your preferences.

Display Tab – The Display tab allows you to customize the way the Graphic Map is displayed, including the level of map detail and the map font.  See Setting Display Preferences for more information.

Units Tab - The Units tab allows you to select the type of units used for a variety of measurements.  The Units tab contains the following fields:

Distance/Speed - Select Metric, Nautical, or Statute.  All distance or speed measurements reflect this setting.

Heading - Choose True, Automatic Magnetic Variation, User Magnetic Variation, Grid, or Cardinal Direction. ‘True’ displays true north headings.  ‘Automatic’ automatically calculates the magnetic variation for the geographical area.  ‘Grid’ provides a true north heading as determined by the Position Format.  When ‘User’ is selected, the field to the right is activated for manual entry of a magnetic variation. When 'Cardinal Direction’ is selected, your heading and/or course is displayed as N(orth), S(outh), E(ast) and W(est), etc. (Course information is found in the Routes tab).

Altitude/Elevation - Select Feet or Meters

Depth - Select Feet, Meters, or Fathoms

Area - Select Acres, Hectares, Square Feet, Square Miles, Square Meters, or Square Kilometers.

Temperature – Select Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Position Tab - Select from available grid formats or manually enter information for a user-defined grid.  The Position tab contains the following fields:

Grid - Select a grid format from the drop-down list.  You can also select a user-defined grid.  Refer to the "Using a Garmin GPS with Paper Maps" manual available at www.garmin.com.

Datum - Select from over 100 available map datums, allowing MapSource to easily match up with just about any paper chart or map, or manually enter information for a user defined map datum.

File Location Tab – Allows you to set the default location where MapSource will save files.  NOTE:  When you save a file, MapSource still allows you to manually select a location.

Waypoint Tab - Allows you to change your preferences for creating waypoints.  See Setting Waypoint Preferences for more information.

Waypoint Categories Tab – Allows you to set up categories to help organize your waypoints.  See Creating Waypoint Categories for more information.

Time Tab - Sets up displayed time, either by the computer’s local time zone, or by manually entering a UTC offset (hours different from Greenwich Mean Time).

Find Tab - This allows you to set the maximum number of places you want MapSource to find when searching for a particular feature, and set the maximum number of "Recently Found" places you want MapSource to remember.  See Setting Find Preferences for more information.

Routing Tab - Sets preferences for automatic routing calculations.  Select autorouting or direct route.  See Setting Route Preferences for more information.


Toolbars

MapSource has six toolbars that allow you to quickly perform many of the functions available in the menus.  You can hold your mouse pointer over any button on any toolbar to display the name of that button.

Toolbars can be displayed and hidden from the View menu.  See View Menu for more information.

File Toolbar

The File Toolbar contains functions of the File Menu. You can create a new MapSource file, open an existing MapSource file, save your information, or print the Graphic Map.  See File Menu for more information.

Edit Toolbar

The Edit Toolbar contains functions of the Edit Menu. You can select the Cut, Copy and Paste functions, Delete selected items, and Undo the last user action.  After an "undo" is performed, the Redo button is activated, allowing you to revert to the last user action, or "redo" the "undo."  See Edit Menu for more information.

View Toolbar

The View Toolbar contains features of the View Menu.  The View Toolbar allows you to Zoom In and Out and select a specific Zoom Scale..

If you have multiple MapSource products installed on your PC, the Product selector is also displayed in the View Toolbar.
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The Product selector allows you to select a map product to display on the Graphic Map.  If you have only one MapSource product installed, the product selector is not displayed.

See View Menu for more information.

Find Toolbar

The Find features let you search for an item and view it on the Graphic Map.  The Find buttons allow you to Find Places, Find Nearest Places, and view Recently Found Places.  See Find Menu and Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

Tools Toolbar

The Tools Toolbar contains features of the Tools Menu.  You can directly select the Map, Zoom, Hand, Waypoint, Route, Selection, and Distance/Bearing Tools. See Tools Menu for more information.

Transfer Toolbar

The Transfer Toolbar contains the Receive From Device and the Send To Device buttons, which allow you to transfer data to and from your Garmin GPS unit.  See Transfer Menu for more information.

Undocking the Toolbars

The toolbars can be undocked and moved around the MapSource window for your convenience.  To undock a toolbar, place the mouse pointer over an open area on the toolbar, click and hold the left mouse button and move the toolbar to a different location.  You can dock a toolbar on any side of the MapSource window.


Menus

MapSource contains the following menus, accessible via the Menu Bar across the top of the screen:

File Menu

Edit Menu

Find Menu

Transfer Menu

View Menu

Tools Menu

Utilities Menu

Help Menu


File Menu

The File Menu contains the following options:

New – Opens a new MapSource file that contains empty data tabs.

Open – Opens a previously saved MapSource file.

Save/Save As– Saves the current MapSource file.

Print (Ctrl + P) – Prints the current Graphic Map as displayed on the screen.

Print Preview – Shows a preview of how the Graphic Map will look when printed.  To print the preview, click the Print button displayed in the Print Preview window.

Print Setup – Activates the setup page for printing the Graphic Map.

Send Mail – Allows you to send an email with the current MapSource document as an attachment.  The recipient must own a MapSource program with a version number equal to or greater than the version of the file sent.  For example, a user with MapSource version 3.0 cannot view a MapSource file saved by MapSource version 4.10.

Import (Ctrl + I) – Allows you to select and open .mps and PCX5 files.  See Opening Saved Data for more information.

Export (Ctrl + E) – Allows you to save your data as .mps, .txt, and .dxf files.  See Saving Your Data for more information.

Exit – Closes the MapSource application.


Edit Menu

The Edit Menu contains the following options:

Undo (Ctrl + Z) – Reverts the most previous action taken by the user.

Redo (Ctrl + Y) – After an "undo" is performed, the Redo button is activated, allowing you to revert to the action that was just "undone."

Cut (Ctrl + X), Copy (Ctrl + C), Paste (Ctrl + V) – These options work in MapSource like in many other Windows programs.  They allow you to cut or copy data to the Windows clipboard and paste it into different areas of MapSource or other Windows programs.

Delete Item (Del) – Deletes the selected item (waypoint, route, track, or Favorite Find).

Select All (Ctrl + A) – Selects all available items in the selected Data Tab.

New Waypoint (Ctrl + W) – Creates a new waypoint in the center of the Graphic Map and displays the Waypoint Properties window.  See Marking Waypoints for more information.

New Route (Ctrl + R) – Displays the Route Properties window.  See Creating a Route Using the Route Properties Window for more information.

New Track (Ctrl + Shift + T) – Creates a new track using the Track Properties window.  You can copy and paste track points from other tracks into this new track.  See Creating a Track Using the Track Properties Window for more information.

Duplicate Route – Creates a copy of the selected route in the Routes tab.  The name of the duplicate route is the original route name with a sequential number added.  For example, if you copy a route named "Route Home," the duplicate route name is "Route Home 1."

Remove Waypoint From Route (Ctrl + Del) – If a selected waypoint is in a route, this option removes the waypoint from that route.

Properties – Activates the Properties window for the selected waypoint, route, or track.

Preferences (Ctrl + Shift + P) – Activates the Preferences window, which contains setup information for many functions within MapSource.  See Setting Preferences for more information.


Find Menu

The Find Menu contains the following options:

Find Places (Ctrl + F) – Enables you to search for a city, point of interest, address, intersection, or waypoint and view it on the Graphic Map.  With some MapSource products, an Advanced ‘Find’ dialog is displayed with additional menus to help narrow your search.  See Understanding the Find Feature for more information.

Find Nearest Places (Ctrl + Shift + F) – Allows you to find features closest to the center of the map.  You can also right-click on any point on the map to find features closest to that point.  See Finding Nearest Places for more information.

Recently Found Places – Activates a list of the places you have recently found using the Find feature.  See Finding Recently Found Places for more information.


Transfer Menu

The Transfer Menu contains the following options:

Send To Device – Sends the current MapSource data to a connected GPS device.  See Transferring Data from MapSource to a Device for more information.

Receive From Device – Transfers data to MapSource from a connected GPS device.  See Transferring Data to MapSource from a Device for more information.


View Menu

The View Menu contains the following options:

Show Selected Item on Map (Ctrl + D) – When Waypoints, Routes, or Tracks tabs are selected, this feature will display the selected item in the center of the Graphic Map.  The menu heading changes to reflect the item(s) selected in the tab.  For example, if a waypoint is selected in the Waypoints tab, the menu will read 'Show Selected Waypoint on Map.'

Go to Position (Ctrl + T) – Allows you to enter a latitude/longitude position to view on the Graphic Map.  See Finding a Latitude/Longitude Position for more information.

Zoom In (+) – Zooms in on the map, showing a smaller area and more detail.

Zoom Out ( - ) – Zooms out on the map, showing a larger area and less detail.

Zoom In Max (Ctrl +) – Zooms in to the smallest possible scale.

Zoom Out Region (Ctrl - ) – Zooms out and centers on the region that is currently selected.

Show/Hide GPS Map Detail (Ctrl + G) – With GPS Map Detail shown, MapSource displays a fully-detailed version of the map that is loaded and unlocked, including all available map information (addresses, streets, Points of Interest, etc.).  Hiding GPS Map Detail displays a less-detailed version of the map, but enables faster map drawing.

Show Crosshair (Ctrl + H) – Select this option to display a crosshair indicating the center of the Graphic Map.  A check mark next to this feature indicates that it is selected.

Switch Product – Selects a MapSource product to display on the Graphic Map.  You can select an area from any MapSource product that has been installed on your computer and unlocked (if required).

Change Map Scale – Allows you to select the desired Map Scale from a list.

Show/Hide Toolbars – Allows you to activate the View, Transfer, Tools, Find, File, and Edit Toolbars.  You can also select 'Show All Toolbars' or 'Hide All Toolbars.'

Show/Hide Status Bar – Allows you to toggle the status bar at the bottom of the screen on and off.  When this item is checked, the Status Bar is displayed.


Tools Menu

A check mark is displayed next to the tool that is currently active.  The Tools Menu contains the following options:

Map (m) – Activates the Map Tool, which allows you to add or remove maps from the current Map Set.  See Creating and Using Map Sets for more information.

Zoom (z) – Activates the Zoom Tool, which allows you to draw a box around the area you want to zoom in on.  The smaller the box, the more the map will zoom in.  See Zooming In and Out on the Map for more information.

Hand (h) – Activates the Hand Tool, which allows you to pan (move) the Graphic Map.  See Moving the Graphic Map for more information.

Waypoint (w) – Activates the Waypoint Tool, which allows you to create waypoints by clicking on the Graphic Map.  See Marking Waypoints for more information.

Route (r) – Activates the Route Tool, which allows you to create a route on the Graphic Map.  See Creating a Route Using the Route Tool for more information.

Selection (s) – Activates the Selection Tool, which allows you to select map features, waypoints, tracks, and routes directly on the Graphic Map.

Distance/Bearing (d) – Activates the Distance/Bearing Tool, which allows you to measure the distance and bearing from one point to another on the Graphic Map.  With the Distance/Bearing Tool selected, click on a point on the Graphic Map, then click the point on the map you want to find the distance/bearing to.  The distance and bearing between the two points are shown in the Status Bar at the bottom of the MapSource application window.  To stop using the Distance/Bearing Tool, press the Esc key on your keyboard or select a different tool.


Utilities Menu

The Utilities Menu contains the following options:

Unlock Maps (Ctrl + U) – Select this option to unlock additional MapSource products, backup and restore your unlock codes, and update your account information.  See Using the Unlock Wizard for more information.

Get Unit ID – This option provides you with the Unit ID, Unit Type, and Software Version information for your GPS.

Erase Garmin Storage Card – This option is only visible if you have a Garmin Data Card Programmer installed and connected to your PC.  Select this option to completely erase the contents of your Garmin Data Card.  NOTE:  Data card contents cannot be recovered if erased.  Some types of pre-loaded map data may be recovered from the Garmin website.  See Recovering Pre-Loaded Map Data for more information.

Rename GPS – Select this option to rename your GPS.  Your GPS may not support this function.

Set PC Clock – Select this option to set the clock on your computer to GPS time.


Help Menu

The Help Menu contains the following options:

Contents (F1) – Select this option to activate the MapSource online help contents.

Index – Activates the index of the online help contents.

About MapSource – Select this option to display information about the software version of MapSource that you are using, including USB drivers (if applicable).

Go to MapSource Update Web Page – Opens the MapSource Software Update Page on the Garmin web site.


Right Click Menus

MapSource includes shortcuts to many functions of the main menus through the Right-Click Menus.  With any tool selected (except the Zoom Tool), click the right button of your mouse anywhere on the Graphic Map and a menu of options is displayed for that feature or location.  Right-clicking on an item in one of the Data Tabs also activates a menu of options for that item.

When there is more than one map feature at a given location (such as a waypoint that is part of a route), a list of those features is displayed first, with the name and type of feature.  Select the desired feature from the list, and the right-click menus for that feature is displayed.

The 'Begin Route', ‘Find Nearest Places’, ‘New Waypoint’, and 'Begin Measurement’ options are default right-click options that are available almost every time you right-click the Graphic Map.

For more information, see the following topics:

Map Feature Right-Click Menu

Waypoint Right-Click Menu

Routes Right-Click Menu

Tracks Right-Click Menu


Map Feature Right-Click Menu

When you right-click on an open area or on a feature of the Graphic Map (such as a Point Of Interest or City - not a route or track), the following menu options may be displayed:

Multiple Points – If there are multiple items at a single location on the Graphic Map, right-click the location and a list of all the items at that location is displayed.  Select the desired item from the list and the normal right-click menu is displayed.

Begin Route – Activates the Route Tool and begins a new route starting at the selected map location.  See Creating a Route Using the Route Tool for more information.

Find Nearest Places – Locates the features closest to the point you click on.  See Finding Nearest Places for more information.

New Waypoint – Creates a new waypoint at the selected map location and accesses the ‘Waypoint Properties’ dialog.  See Understanding Waypoints for more information.

Begin Measurement – Activates the Distance/Bearing Tool, allowing you to measure the distance and bearing from one point to another on the Graphic Map.  With the Distance/Bearing Tool selected, click on a point on the Graphic Map, then click the point on the map you want to find the distance/bearing to.  The distance and bearing between the two points are shown in the Status Bar at the bottom of the MapSource application window.  To stop using the Distance/Bearing Tool, press the Esc key on your keyboard or select a different tool.

Show on Map – Zooms to the selected map feature and centers it on the Graphic Map.

Feature Properties – Activates the Properties for the selected map feature, such as the address and phone number for a Point of Interest.


Waypoint Right-Click Menu

When you right-click on a waypoint on the Graphic Map or in the Waypoints tab, the following options may be displayed:

Move Waypoint – Allows you to move the selected waypoint to another location on the Graphic Map.  See Moving Waypoints for more information.

New Waypoint/Begin Route/Begin Measurement/Find Nearest Places – These options function the same for all right-click menus.  See Map Feature Right-Click Menu for more information.

Remove Waypoint from Route – If the selected waypoint is included in a route, this option removes the waypoint from that route.

Cut/Copy/Paste – Like the functions in the Edit Menu, these options allow you to cut, copy, and paste waypoints.

Delete Waypoint – Deletes the selected waypoint.

Show Selected Waypoint on Map – Centers the selected waypoint on the Graphic Map.

Waypoint Properties – Activates the Waypoint Properties window, allowing you to review and edit the properties for the selected waypoint.  See Editing Waypoint Properties for more information.


Routes Right-Click Menu

When you right-click on a route in the Routes tab or on the Graphic Map, the following options are displayed:

Insert Route Section – Allows you to add additional Via points to an existing route using the Route Tool. See Editing a Route for more information.

Duplicate Route – Creates a copy of the selected route.

Invert Route – Reverses the waypoint order in the selected route.  This also reverses the route name, if the route name is the Autoname default.  If you have renamed the route, this option will not change the route name.  See Editing a Route for more information.

Recalculate Route – If you have modified the Route Preferences in the Route Preferences window, selecting this option recalculates the selected route according to the new preferences.

New Waypoint/Begin Route/Begin Measurement/Find Nearest Places – These options function the same for all right-click menus.  See Map Feature Right-Click Menu for more information.

Cut/Copy/Paste – Like the functions in the Edit Menu, these options allow you to cut, copy and paste routes.

Delete Route – Deletes the selected route.

Show Selected Route on Map – Zooms to the selected route and centers it on the Graphic Map.

Route Properties – Activates the Route Properties window, allowing you to review and edit the properties for the selected route.  See Setting Route Preferences for more information.


Tracks Right-Click Menu

When you right-click on a track on the Graphic Map or a track name in the Tracks tab, the following options may be displayed:

New Waypoint/Begin Route/Begin Measurement/Find Nearest Places – These options function the same for all right-click menus.  See Map Feature Right-Click Menu for more information.

Cut/Copy/Paste – Like the functions in the Edit Menu, these options allow you to cut, copy and paste tracks.

Delete Track – Deletes the selected track.

Show Selected Track on Map – Zooms to the selected track and center it on the Graphic Map.

Track Properties – Activates the Track Properties window, allowing you to review and edit the properties for the selected track.  See Editing Track Properties for more information.