DeLorme Street Atlas USA 2009, User Manual

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Street Atlas USA® 2009 User Guide
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Displaying Basic Map Features
You can show or hide basic map features on your map.
You can also customize map features and customize the interface.
Notes
• If you cannot make changes to the basic preference check boxes, verify the Use
Custom Map Features check box is not selected.
• Click Use Defaults to change the map feature settings to the default
preferences.
To Select Basic Map Feature Preferences
Use the following steps to change the basic map feature preferences. Changes made
to the map view display almost immediately after selection.
1. Click the Options button on the toolbar.
OR
Click the arrow next to the Options toolbar button to open the menu. Then,
click Options to open the dialog box.
2. Click the Map Features tab.
3. Select the check box next to the map features you want to display on the
map.
OR
Clear the check box next to the map features you want to hide on the map.
• Grids—The Grids option can be used to identify coordinate points on
the map. Grid lines automatically adjust for the data zoom level of
your map.
• Map Center Crosshair—The map center crosshair indicates the map
center at any data zoom level.
• Exits—View exits on primary limited access roads, interstates, and toll
roads. Available at data zoom level 10-0 or greater.
• One Ways—One ways display as bright green triangles on roads,
pointing toward the direction of travel (most noticeable in large cities).
They are available at data zoom level 13-0 or greater.
• Places (Minor)—View smaller towns, suburbs, locales, and natural
features. Zoom levels vary.
• Roads (Minor)—View secondary roads, local and rural routes, trails,
and railroads. Zoom levels vary.
• Points of Interest
• Major—View many different points of interest, including
recreational areas, public safety, rest areas, and more.
• Minor—View general points of interest including educational,
technology, government, and religious buildings/locations.
• Business (Major)—View many different travel-related points
of interest including hospitals, camping, restaurants, and more.
• Business (Minor)—View general points of interest including
small shops and food stores, laundromats, and golfing.