DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2009, User Manual

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original draw file that you are copying does not contain data that is pertinent
to that file type. For example, you cannot copy a draw layer that contains
area objects (such as circles) to a road layer that requires line objects.
5. If you want to create an exact copy of the original file, select the layer type
that matches the original file.
A new file is created and inserted into the table.
OR
If you want to copy the file and save it as a different layer type, select the
option you want.
A new file is created and inserted into the table.
Tip You can also change a draw object type using the right-click feature. For more
information, see Changing Draw Object Types in this section.
Note for regular Street Atlas USA® users
This Help topic describes functionality provided in advanced file
management.
Advanced file management allows you to save multiple routes and draw
layers in a single map file. With simplified file management, you can save
only one route and/or draw layer in a single map file. If you did not select
to enable advanced file management during the product installation, you
can still change the settings using the Change File Management option in
the Options menu. For more information, see Activating
Advanced/Simplified File Management.
This note does not apply to Street Atlas USA Plus users.
Changing Draw Object Types
When you add a draw object to the map, a draw file is automatically created that
includes that object. The draw file type varies depending on the draw object that was
created:
Draw Object Type Draw File Type
Routable Road Road Layer
Waypoint Waypoint Layer
Track Track Layer
Area Object (Polygon, Circle, Rectangle)
Point Object (MapNote, Text Label,
Symbol, Image)
Line Object (Line, Arc, Spline)
Draw Layer
You can right-click a draw object on the map and change it to a road, track,
waypoint, or draw layer, depending on the type of draw object you selected. When
the draw file type is changed, the original draw file is maintained and a copy is made
and switched to the new draw file type, leaving you with two files: the original draw
file and the copied draw file, which has a new draw file type.