Getting Started
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What's the difference between a stop and a via?
When routing in Street Atlas USA, you have the option of adding/inserting stops or
vias in the route. A stop is a location in the middle of a route where you want to stop
and then proceed from. A via is a road on the map that you want to specifically use
when routing.
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What's the difference between adding and inserting a stop or via?
The Insert Stop/Via function arranges stops/vias geographically in the route. The Add
Stop/Via function adds stops/vias in the order you add them to the route.
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Why does my route fail to calculate?
Your route will fail to calculate if you create a route:
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With a route start, stop, via, or finish point in an area that you have
designated as a
Route Avoid
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That includes route points outside the United States, Mexico, or Canada.
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On an island without roads. In this case, Street Atlas USA will look for the
nearest road to that island to place the route point. If the nearest road is not
routable (for example, it is the only road on the island and/or the island does
not have ferry access), you will get an error message saying "Route failed to
calculate."
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Why do X marks display on the map when I calculate a route?
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When you place a route point in a location that isn't on a street, Street Atlas
USA finds the closest street to that location, marks the space between the
point you clicked and the street with X marks, and starts the route at the
street.
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If you search for an address that is on a walkway and place a route point on
it, Street Atlas USA finds the closest street to that location, marks the space
between the point you clicked and the street with X marks, and starts the
route at the street.
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Why are the tab area and control panel so narrow?
Street Atlas USA was designed to accommodate resolutions of 800 x 600 or higher.
If you are using a very high resolution (such as 1920 x 1200), the tab area and
control panel in Street Atlas USA may appear to be very narrow.
Note Use the Windows Control Panel to adjust your display settings.
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Can I send maps to my GPS device?
You cannot export maps to a GPS device with Street Atlas USA. You can send routes,
draw files, waypoints, and tracks.
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Why can’t I see all the information about my route on the Route tab?
If your have your screen resolution set to 800 x 600, some information, such as the
route summary, may not display for a longer route. Increase your screen resolution
to view all details.