Operating Guide

User Guide
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Map Types
The map icons below show the types of map that can be loaded into VantagePoint. The first is a
“Background” map which is a default map intended to be used for areas where you haven’t loaded a
detailed map with data. The other maps types are Outdoor Maps, Street Maps, and Marine maps, all of
which show lots of detailed information:
Map Manipulator
The Map Manipulator is for orienting and navigating a map. On the right side of the screen is partially
hidden until you scroll over it with the mouse pointer, allowing full view of the Manipulator and
operation of functions.
• Manipulator
– Scroll (Linear, 4-way): Click on the outer arrows to move the map view.
– Spin (Rotate): Click on the inner arrows to rotate the map display.
– Tilt: Click and hold the mouse on center moveball; move up to tilt the map to 3D
perspective view; move down to return to 2D view.
– Zoom: Click on magnifier to zoom in (+) or zoom out (-) of the map view.
– Snapshot: Save current viewing parameters and available regions
– View Snapshot: Return to a Saved Region at a later time.
• The buttons N and 2D tools return the map back to North up and/or 2D view.