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Pub. 988-0147-383www.lei-extras.comMapCreate 6Custom Mapping Software for GPSInstallation and OperationInstructions

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5Click Done to complete the registry process.NOTE:If the AUTOMATICALLY APPEND LABEL TO SAVED MAPS box is selected (seefigure above), MapCreate wi

6How MapCreate Works: the BasicsYou'll be making maps faster if you understand the hoops MapCreatemust jump through to cram a high-detail map int

7File Formats & FunctionsWell, now you know what makes MapCreate tick. You may be ready toskip forward to where we explain how our text formatting

8hard drive space is available, many users like to archive Map Files in theC:\Program Files\LEI\MapCreate\Data folder. This allows you to changemaps o

9To help you decide what size cards to buy, make some map borders cov-ering the type of travel you expect. Then use the Estimate Custom MapSize comman

10cause it allows you to match your map's file size and detail level to yourcard's memory capacity and your travel needs.NOTE:Due to softwar

11don't fit your MMC or SD card, refer to the Help file's Command Refer-ence section for more detailed instructions on controlling file size

1236.060798, -95.783549, Church 136.060784, -95.761647, Turn North 236.161831, -95.761529, Turn N-East On Hwy66 (3)36.162581, -95.753760, Wpt 004*36.1

13WARNING:You should never format an MMC containing a Navion-ics chart or Jeppesen aviation database. Formattingthe MMC will permanently erase the c

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14Find Points of InterestOn the computer master map, moving your pointer over a Point of In-terest (POI) symbol triggers a pop-up box with the POI&apo

15All of this information is built into MapCreate's atlas database. As longas an information category is turned on and included in your Map File,

16KeyboardThe keys on your keyboard may not be labeled exactly as they are inthis manual. All key names are shown in bold, sans serif type. For ex-amp

17Section 2: Installing MapCreate 6.3System RequirementsMapCreate 6 requires the following minimum system resources:• IBM compatible PC.• Pentium

18dium-detail map data. Takes approximately 300 MBof free hard drive space.Custom - Allows installation of the program and all map datafiles on the h

19Click the START button on the Windows taskbar, and then click RUN.3. Type D:\setup.exe (where D: is the drive letter for your CD-ROM)Type the setup

20A. InstallShield will load. A message box will appear, reminding youto disable any anti virus software. Click OK to continue.B. Read the complete L

21C. Choose a destination folder for the program. You can accept thedefault (recommended) or you can choose another location. Click NEXTto continue th

22E. If you chose Custom install, select the components to install. Thenclick NEXT to continue.F. With all your preferences determined, InstallShield

23G. If needed, the install will prompt you for additional discs. Whenasked, insert the appropriate CD and click OK to continue the setup.H. The Setup

iTable of ContentsSec. 1: Introduction... IQuick Start Reference ...

24J. After the MapCreate files have been installed on your computer, youare prompted to install the MMC card reader drivers. Make sure thecard reader

25M. Read the complete License Agreement. If you accept the agreement, clickYES. (If you do not accept, click NO, and the SD/MMC Reader software will

26O. Select the folder where you want to place the shortcut for theSD/MMC Reader program. You can accept the default or choose an-other location. Clic

27The setup program displays the progress of the installation.Installation complete.6. When the card reader install program is finished, the InstallSh

28restart your computer now. MapCreate and the card reader will not rununtil your computer restarts.With the "restart my computer now" optio

29C:\Program Files\LEI\MapCreate. Next, double-click MapCreate.exeto launch the program.Double-click MapCreate.exe to start MapCreate 6.3 fromWindows

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31Section 3: User's GuideWorking With MapCreateStarting MapCreateIf you installed the Compact version of MapCreate, make sure the CD-ROM for the

32The MapCreate ScreenWhen you start MapCreate, the opening splash screen appears whilethe program is loading. It will take a moment or two for the pr

33MapCreate 6 GPS text list windows.You can drag the borders of these windows to resize them to suit yourviewing preferences. The windows can also be

iiTrail List Window ... 43Moving around the Master Map...

34Master Map WindowThe largest window is the Master Map window. It displays the basicworld background map you'll use to prepare Map Border Files

35• When your mouse pointer moves over a map feature or landmarksymbol, a Pop-up Tool Tip Box appears listing a name or descrip-tion of what the symb

36same time.] To display additional toolbars or remove one from yourscreen:1. Click VIEW|TOOLBARS. A toolbar is active when a check mark is dis-played

37Create Map: creates a map file your GPS unitcan use from an area defined by a map border.Create Map (Advanced) toolbarDraw Map Borders: draws map bo

38New Map Border File: clears or erases from the screenany map borders appearing on the Master Map.Open Map Border File: opens a map border file previ

39Copy: copies text or a selected GPS data item from awaypoint list, route waypoint list or icon list to the Win-dows clipboard.Paste: inserts text fr

40 Map Category Options.Move Left: click this to see additional area onthe left side of the map (i.e., a given point willshift to the right, bringi

41For example, if you're simply taking a cross-country highway tripacross several states, you can turn off categories such as rural roadsand/or m

42Icon List WindowRoute List WindowThis window shows the routes on the Master Map in a text list format.The list contains the route name, number, tota

43be edited either on the Master Map or in the list window. You can alsoinsert and delete waypoints in a route. To edit, right-click the waypoint.To r

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44Trail List WindowTip:You can automatically create a route from a trail, and you can editthe resulting route, if you wish. For more information, see

45Tip:The mouse pointer's location in latitude and longitude is alwaysshown in the status bar at the bottom of the MapCreate screen.Zoom AreaTher

46features. You have two ways to access these commands, so choosewhichever is most convenient.You can click the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons on the Ma

47NOTE:You can always use the Zoom-In or Zoom-Out buttons, no matterwhat other commands may be activated.Creating Rectangle Map BordersMaking a Map Bo

48If you are satisfied with this map border and want to finish processingit for use in your GPS unit, you can jump ahead to "Creating and Sav-ing

49Save Map Border File dialog box.2. Type a name in the File Name text box and click SAVE.The file was placed in the "data" sub-folder locat

50Creating Corridor Map BordersA corridor map lets you twist and turn your borders to enclose irregu-larly shaped geographic features. Here's how

51 Finished corridor map.7. Now move the mouse pointer off atan angle, in the new direction neededto follow the irregular terrain. You'llsee

52NEW MAP BORDER FILE button (on the FILE toolbar). Then click the YESbutton on the Clear All Borders dialog box. This will erase all corri-dor bor

53Read the message, and then click OK to continue.3. A progress dialog box will appear while MapCreate extracts the nec-essary information and builds

ivWARNING!A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHODTO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.CAUTIONWhen showing navigation data to a position (waypoin

54Congratulations, you've made your first Map File! Your map wasplaced directly on your MMC or Secure Digital card. If you wish to keepa copy of

554. Move the mouse pointer so that the arrow point is where you wantthe waypoint. Click to set the waypoint. Move your mouse away, andyou can see the

56• If you want to reposition the waypoint, move the cross-hair pointeror the zoom area pointer over a waypoint and right-click. In thepop-up menu, c

574. Move the mouse pointer so that the arrow point is where you wantthe icon. Click to set the icon. Move your mouse away, and you can seethe icon.Cr

58• If you want to reposition an icon, move the cross-hair pointer or thezoom area pointer over the icon and right-click. In the pop-upmenu, click MO

591. Center the Master Map display on the area where you want tobegin your route. Click the CENTER MAP cross-hair buttonthen click the cross-hair

605. You can move off in any direction and the next waypoint will belinked in a straight line to waypoint 1. Relocate your mouse pointeralong your int

61move the cross-hair pointer over a route waypoint and right-click.In the pop-up menu, click the DELETE WAYPOINT command. MapCreateerases the waypoin

622. Type a name in the File Name text box and click SAVE.Congratulations, you've made your first GPS Data File! MapCre-ate saved the file to the

63topic "Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files." This is usually lo-cated in the Advanced Mode Operation section of the hand-held units,an

1Section 1: IntroductionHow this manual can get you into the field, fast!Thanks for buying MapCreate, the custom mapping software forLowrance and Eag

64When you right-click a route name in the Route List Window, a pop-upmenu appears. Click on Draw Borders Around Route to generate theborder. In this

65Tip:You can control the width of any corridor map. Click VIEW|MAPDISPLAY OPTIONS, and the Map Display Options dialog box appears.Click Map Display

66Creating a Route From a TrailA trail is a line drawn on the map by your GPS unit as you travel. It's arecord of the path you've taken, sho

67This example shows a portion of Trail 2, recorded during a businesstrip from Afton, Oklahoma to Kansas City, Missouri. The trail appearsas a green l

68MapCreate converts the green trail line into a magenta route line withred waypoints. It does this by transforming thousands of position pointsin thi

69Appendix 1: MapCreate Command ListComplete documentation on all MapCreate commands is available inthe program's Help File. To access Help and i

70Help Topics CommandMenu: HELPSubmenu: n/aMenu Command: HELP TOPICSMenu Command Sequence: HELP|HELP TOPICSHot Key Sequence: Alt+H|HShortcut Key(s): F

713. In the FIND WHAT: box, type the term, phrase or command you arelooking for, adjust any options such as up or down, then click FIND NEXT.Search a

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73Appendix 2: Map Category ListThis list contains the different categories of mapping information avail-able in MapCreate 6. These categories and thei

2included more tips and tricks so you can take advantage of all thepower and performance MapCreate offers.You can see an example of the Help file&apos

74Auto Parts/ServiceBanks/FinancialBars/NightclubsEntertainmentFishing/HuntingFood StoresGasolineGovernmentMarine ServicesMedical ServiceMuseums/ZoosP

75County/ParishBoundariesHighway ExitsExitsInformation CentersParking AreasPicnic AreasRest AreasScenic AreasService AreasToll PlazasWelcome CentersWe

76Water Canals/StreamsCanals/Stream NamesLake/RiversLake/River NamesOcean/SeasOcean/Sea NamesOther NamesWrecks & Obstructions

77Appendix 3:MapCreate 6 Symbol KeyMapCreate 6 contains hundreds of mapping symbols used to representitems ranging from geographic features to commerc

78Shopping CenterSummitTowerTrail NameCity, Community, or SubdivisionNameLand Feature NameWater Feature NameMiscellaneous Landmark NameSquare Green Da

79Amusement Place, Billiards orCasino (POI)College or University (POI)Hall or Auditorium (POI)Hospital (POI)Medical Service (POI)Miscellaneous Attract

80Pharmacy (POI)Hardware Store (POI)Sporting Goods or Sportswear(POI)Golf-Related (POI)Park or Park Office (POI)Synagogue (POI)Church (POI)Police or S

81Appendix 4: Displaying Specialty MapsWith Fishing or Aeronautical DataA new feature in MapCreate 6.3 allows you to view LEI's special fishingor

82IMS Fishing Hot Spots MapsMaster Map window showing detail from an IMS Fishing Hot Spotsmap of Lake Skiatook. Place the Center Map or Zoom Area poin

83There are other important Fishing Hotspot symbols that display infor-mation only on your GPS unit. They are all accessed with the cursorand either t

3clude in your map. Use the PAN ARROW buttons to move north, south,east or west. Use the ZOOM-IN and ZOOM-OUT (Z-IN or Z-OUT) buttons asneeded to clo

84Jeppesen airspace data displayed in a MapCreate pop-up box.Point to an airport identifier and you'll see a pop-up box with the num-ber of commu

85Master Map window at the 60 mile zoom level showing detail from aJeppesen Americas aeronautical database. Intersections appear asgray Xs; other symb

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87Appendix 5: Considerations WhenPlanning Highway RoutesTips on Making Better Routes for Highway NavigationHow you make a highway route depends on you

88on, and you have the option of turning the alarms' sound feature on oroff as well.)The amazing capabilities of GPS navigation can tempt first-t

89the twists and curves of the pavement as closely as a "high resolution"route would.For example, you could be traveling toward a destinatio

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91IndexAAccessories, 9Airspace, 83, 84Alarms, 87, 89Appendices1, MapCreate Command List, 692, Map Category List, 733, MapCreate 6 Symbol Key, 774, Dis

92Position Format, 11RRoute, 5, 6, 11, 12, 16, 34, 37, 38, 39,42, 43, 44, 49, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 61,63, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 81, 87, 88, 89Create, 58,

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