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DWG ID: 181-0104-00
Date: 2006-01-24
WHAT ARE PUSHPINS
Put quite simply, a PUSHPIN is the same as on any other map, a location marker.
PUSHPINS are used in the address lookup function, as you will see later in the USER
REPORTS section.
When performing address lookup, MAP POINT will attempt to find an address for
starting and stopping locations based on GPS data. This, however, is not an exact science.
Some areas do not have an actual address, such as a parking lot. So MAP POINT will
first look for any nearby PUSHPINS and use that information for the location data.
PUSHPINS should be placed in locations where vehicles are expected to stop or visit
frequently such as schools, doctor’s offices, garage, etc.
To add a PUSHPIN to a user, click on the USERS menu and select ADD PUSHPIN. A
dialog box will appear and require a location to find. Once the location has been found
click OK. As stated earlier, this is not always exact so you may need to move the
PUSHPIN a little. If this is the case, simply drag the PUSHPIN to the location where it
should actually be located.
You may edit the information contained in a PUSHPIN by double clicking on it. The
name of the PUSHPIN can be changed to something more memorable such as home,
library, offices, etc.
To delete a PUSHPIN from a user, click on it and press delete on your keyboard.
WHAT IS A TERRITORY
A TERRITORY is collection of USERS and PUSHPINS. Once you have added users and
placed pushpins, click on the FILE menu and select SAVE TERRITORY. When opening
the KML software to work with new or existing GPS data, you must load the
TERRITORY containing the user information you wish to work with or add to.
IMPORTING GPS DATA
We are now ready to import user GPS data. To do this, select a user from the drop down
list of users in the KML software. Next select the USERS menu and then select IMPORT
GPS. Navigate to the directory and or file where user GPS data is stored. Select that users
GPS data and click OK.
Users “.gps “ files will have the serial number of the unit they come from embedded
within the file name. This serial number should match that of the user. User GPS files are
encrypted and have the serial numbers embedded in them also. Trying to open GPS data
with non-matching serial numbers or if the file appears to have been tampered with will
generate an error.
