Hema Navigator, Quick User Manual

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Waypoints
What is a waypoint?
A waypoint is a user created position on a map. Waypoints can be used for
a wide range of things from marking points of interest to camp sites, to
fishing hotspots on rivers and lakes, landmarks etc, that you may wish to
return to. You can save waypoints and swap them with your friends.
Using the Waypoint Toolbar
The Waypoint Toolbar can be accessed by selecting VIEW > TOOLBARS >
WAYPOINT TOOLBAR .
Add a Waypoint - If selected, a waypoint is added at the position on the
map where you touch.
Delete Waypoints - All waypoints are deleted from the map.
Display Waypoint List - A list of waypoints on the map is displayed. The
list shows information about each waypoint.
Load a Waypoint File - Select a waypoint file (.wpt) to load onto the map.
Save Waypoints to File - All waypoints currently on the map are saved to
a waypoint file (.wpt).
Show/Hide Waypoint Name - Waypoint names are displayed on map /
or not.
Auto Show Waypoint Properties - If selected, the waypoint properties
dialog is shown automatically when a new waypoint is added. Changes
to the name and description of the waypoint can be made.
Close - Turns off waypoint toolbar.
By default, Proximity warning to Waypoints is activated. Alarm is triggered
when you come within a certain distance of the waypoint. These can be
used to inform of arrival at locations or to warn of sharp drops or inclines.
Proximity Warning