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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 OVERVIEW
The PCX5 Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which
do not contain a Jeppesen aviation database (i.e., 40, 45, 75 etc.). The
PCX5AVD Software Kit is designed for use with GARMIN GPS units which
do contain Jeppesen databases (i.e., 55AVD, 95XL etc.). The PC150
Software Kit is designed for use with the GARMIN GPS 150 aviation unit.
The PCX5 software provides considerable capabilities for processing,
analyzing, displaying and outputting the data collected by your GARMIN
Personal Navigator
TM
. This software package covers most aspects of using
a GPS system to collect and process position data for mapping, navigation
and planning applications.
Running on an IBM compatible PC, the PCX5 software can be used to:
·
Download route, waypoint, proximity waypoint, almanac and
track data collected by your GARMIN GPS unit for analysis, plotting
and processing.
·
Convert route, waypoint and track files to DXF format for interfacing
with other CAD systems (e.g., AutoSketch
®
).
·
Display digital map in real time for mapping and navigation guidance.
·
Graphically plot data files with zooming, panning and distance
calculation capabilities.
·
Print plot files to your system printer for track analysis.
·
Edit and upload routes, waypoints, proximity waypoints and
track data to your GPS unit for navigational guidance.
·
Upload almanac data to your GPS unit for quick satellite acquisition.
·
Create satellite visibility charts for trip planning using almanac
data collected by your GPS unit.
