Copyright: Copyright(c) 1998 Rand McNally. All rights reserved.
Citation: Copyright(c) 1998 Rand McNally.  All rights reserved.


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     Trip Guide	2

     Explorer Guide	3

     Profile Guide	4

     Planning a Trip: an Overview	5

     Zooming: an Overview	6

     Using TripMaker with the Internet	7

     More Ways to Explore Your World from Rand McNally	8

     Money Minder	9

     RoadSense™	10

     Adding attractions and accommodations to a trip	11

     Tooltips	13

     Trip Tutor	14

     Using TripMaker help	15

     Contacting TripMaker technical support	16

     Setting TripMaker options	17

     Creating a personal travel profile	18

     Finding things on the map	19

     Detailed city maps	20

     Moving around the map	21

     Software Warranty and License Agreement	22


Trip Guide

The Trip Guide walks you through the process of creating a new trip.  Each part of the guide helps you define one or two of the most common trip elements, making it easy to plan your trip.  You can start the Trip Guide from the Guides screen or from the Help menu.

Using Trip Guide, you can enter the following trip elements:

•	origin

•	destination

•	stopovers

•	routing choices

•	dates

Once you've created a trip, you can change any of the information about your trip and add additional trip elements using commands on the Trip menu.

If a trip file is already open, or you have already entered one or more trip elements, that information is displayed in the Trip Guide dialog boxes.


Explorer Guide

The Explorer Guide lets you plan a getaway or scenic tour or browse through the attraction information available in TripMaker, and include the locations in your trips. You can start the Explorer Guide from the Guides screen or from the Help menu.

Available Attractions

When you explore the available attractions, you start with a region or a city, choose the types or attractions you want to explore, let TripMaker know the dates of your trip (so seasonal activities that are closed are not included), and then specify which attractions you want to add as stopovers on your trip.  As with Scenic Tours, you can change any of the information later.

Getaways

When you explore Getaways, you can find pre-planned day trips and weekend getaways throughout the U.S.  You can make a complete trip of a Getaway, or add the locations to a trip you are already planning.

Scenic Tours

When you explore the Scenic Tours, you can find out more information about a tour, or make a trip based on the tour. After using Explorer Guide, you can change any of the information about your trip and add additional trip elements using the Modify Trip dialog box.


Profile Guide

Use the Profile Guide to create a personal profile with your travel preferences, such as driving speeds, driving hours, the attraction types you want displayed on the map, and more.  When you load your profile, these preferences are incorporated in your trip plan.

To create a personal profile:

•	Click the Guides button, then select Profile Guide on the Guides screen. Follow the step-by-step directions to create your profile.  You can create more than one profile by assigning each profile a different name.

To load a personal profile:

•	On the Tools menu, select Load Personal Profile.  Then select a profile in the dialog box that appears.

To make changes to profile settings

•	Once you have loaded a profile, you may want to change specific settings for a trip, without altering the profile.  Use the Modify Trip dialog box to change driving speeds and times.  Use the Map Options dialog box to change the attractions that are displayed on the map.  Use the Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box (see the Trip menu) to change your driving hours for a specific day of the trip.


Planning a Trip: an Overview

There are many ways to plan a trip in TripMaker:

•	using the Trip Guide

•	using the Plan Trip dialog box

•	using the Modify Trip dialog box

•	planning your trip directly from the map

Using the Trip Guide

The Trip Guide walks you through the process of creating a new trip one step at a time, adding the most common trip elements.  Each part of the guide helps you add one or two elements, making it easy to plan your trip.  To start the Trip Guide, click the Guides button, and then choose Trip Guide.

Once you've created a trip, you can modify it and add additional trip elements using the Modify Trip dialog box.

Using the Plan Trip dialog box

The Plan Trip dialog box lets you quickly enter the most common trip elements.  As with Trip Guide, once you've created a trip, you can modify your trip and add additional trip elements using the Modify Trip dialog box.

Using the Modify Trip dialog box

The Modify Trip dialog box lets you enter or modify any of the trip elements in a trip.

Planning your trip directly from the map

A more adventurous way to plan a trip is to enter locations directly from the map.  You can click on location labels and use the selections on the drop-down menu to create an origin, destination, or stopover.  You can also click on the Trip Marker button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen, and then drag an origin, destination, or stopover marker onto the map.


Zooming: an Overview

TripMaker provides 14 levels of zoom, from a birds-eye view of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to detailed street maps of major metropolitan areas.  Some zoom levels are available only within TripMaker's detailed city maps.  There are many ways to zoom in TripMaker:

•	using the "-" and "+" areas of the navigation tool

•	using the zoom tool on the bottom toolbar

•	"rubber band" zoom

•	double-clicking on a location

•	using the shortcut menu

•	using the View menu

Using the "-" and "+" areas of the navigation tool

The - on the navigation tool zooms out one level of zoom at a time.  The + zooms in one level at a time.

Using the zoom tool on the bottom toolbar

You can slide the indicator on the zoom tool to control the current level of zoom.  If you are not viewing an area of the map where street level information is available, you won't be able to zoom in all the way.

"Rubber band" zoom

You can draw a rectangle around the area you want to zoom to on the map by holding down the left mouse button and dragging the mouse diagonally across the map.  When you release the mouse button, TripMaker zooms in to the area you outlined on the map.

Double-clicking on a location

If you double-click on a location on the map, TripMaker immediately centers the map at that location and zooms in one level.  The Select a Location dialog box appears if TripMaker finds more than one location at the point where you double-clicked.  Select a location and click OK.

Using the shortcut menu

The shortcut menu can have many different zoom commands depending on where you are when you click the right mouse button.  In addition to Zoom In, Zoom Out, and Zoom Route, you may see Zoom Location.

Zoom Location zooms in on the location under the pointer when you clicked the right mouse button.

Using the View  menu

The Zoom Route option on the View menu takes you to a view centered on your current route.


Using TripMaker with the Internet

If you want to use a TripMaker feature that uses the Rand McNally Web site or other links to the Web, you need to have access to the Internet.  To get connected, you need the following:

•	modem connection

•	a subscription to an online service

•	an Internet Browser

Modem connection

Your PC must be connected to a modem, and the modem must be connected to your phone line.  The modem lets your computer connect directly to another computer and exchange information.

If you are unsure about whether your computer has a modem connection, consult the documentation that came with your computer.

A subscription to an online service

You must be a subscriber to an online service (e.g., CompuServe® or America Online®) or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).  The online service or Internet Service Provider lets your computer connect with other computers through the Internet instead of having to connect to those other computers directly.

An Internet Browser

A browser is a software application that lets you view information from the Internet.  The browser interprets the special codes in a World Wide Web document (usually referred to as a Web page or Web site) and formats the information to display the words and pictures on your computer (some Web pages also have video and audio!).

An Internet browser is often provided free of charge by your online service or Internet Service Provider.

An Internet Connection

In order to access your online service from TripMaker, you may need to set your browser to connect when called from other programs. Alternatively, you can start your online service prior to running TripMaker and minimize it.

Note: Some online services with custom browsers (i.e., AOL) may require the user of an alternate browser to access all TripMaker online features.  To do so, start AOL, then minimize it, then start your alternate browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape.

CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Incorporated. America Online is a registered trademark of America Online, Inc.


More Ways to Explore Your World from Rand McNally

Rand McNally offers a full set of software packages to take you wherever you want to go!  To order any of these products:

•	See your software retailer

•	Go to any Rand McNally Travel Store

•	Visit the Rand McNally Travel Store Online at www.randmcnallystore.com

•	Or if you just can't wait, call Rand McNally at 1-800-671-5006


Money Minder

TripMaker's Money Minder features can help you track and save the money budgeted for your trip.  You can:

•	find hotel and restaurant values based on your cost requirements

•	enter your budget goals and compare them to estimated trip costs

•	find useful budget tips

•	go to Money Minder Online for timely suggestions on cutting travel costs

To find hotel and restaurant values based on your cost requirements:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Money Minder.

2.	On the Money Minder menu, choose Hotel Values or Restaurant Values.

3.	Fill in your cost and amenity requirements in the Hotel or Restaurant Preferences dialog box.  Only hotels or restaurants that meet your requirements are displayed on the map.  Your preferences are also reflected in the listings that appear in the Listings dialog box.

To enter your budget goals:

•	On the Money Minder menu, choose Cost Tracker to go to the Costs tab of the Itinerary.  This tab displays your estimated trip costs once you have entered basic budget information on the Costs section of the Trip Details dialog box and have calculated a route.

To find useful budget tips:

1.	Choose Budget Tips.

2.	Explore the budget saving ideas from Rand McNally.

To go to Money Minder Online:

1.	Choose Money Minder Online.

2.	Follow the directions online.

Notes

Money Minder Online requires that you have access to the Internet.


RoadSense
RoadSense™

Use RoadSense to analyze your trip segment-by-segment, alerting you to or routing you around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel.

RoadSense can analyze the following factors:

•	Congested metropolitan areas

•	Steep grades

•	Toll roads

•	Tunnels and bridges

•	Ferries

•	Mountain passes

•	Long, isolated segments

•	Construction delays

•	Closed roads

To start RoadSense:

RoadSense will start automatically the first time you calculate a trip.  IF you do not want RoadSense to run automatically, clear the Run RoadSense automatically each time I calculate a trip check box on the first RoadSense dialog box.  If you turn this option off, you can always start RoadSense by clicking the RoadSense button in your itinerary.

Notes

To use RoadSense to its fullest advantage requires that you have access to the Internet.


Adding attractions and accommodations to a trip

You can add attractions and accommodations to your trip several ways.  These include:

•	searching for a specific location with the Name tab of the Find dialog box.

•	exploring listings with the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box.  For a number of attraction types you can filter the listings so that only those with preferred pricing or amenities appear as selections.

•	locating listings from the map icons.  You can customize which icons appear on the map with the Customize dialog box.

Searching for a specific location

The Name tab of the Find dialog box lets you search for a specific, named location.  If you already know an attraction you want to see or a hotel where you want to stay, you can use Find to label the location on the map, then attach the location as a stopover on your trip from the map label.

Exploring listings with the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box

In the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box you select a category of attractions or accommodations and then view a list of items in that category that are along your route or near a specified location.  If you check the Display more specific selections check box, you can specify preferences about pricing and/or amenities for some of the categories.  TripMaker will only show you listings that have the characteristics you have specified.

Once you have generated a list of attractions or accommodations you can select an item in the list and view more information about it or attach it to your trip as a stopover.

Locating listings from the map icons

As you zoom in on the map, attraction icons appear as red squares.  As you zoom further in the icons appear as pictures that identify the types of attractions.  When you pass your mouse pointer over an icon, the name of the location appears in the status bar at the bottom of the screen.  You can click on a map icon to display the label.  You can click on the label to see a drop-down menu that gives you a number of options about attaching the location to a trip or getting more information.

Because TripMaker contains thousands of attraction and accommodations, the map may appear cluttered with icons.  You can reduce the number of icons on the map by using the Map Options dialog box to display only the types of attractions you are interested in.  Here, as with the Category/Area tab, you can filter some attractions types based on pricing or amenities so that only attractions with your preferred characteristics appear in the map display.

Explorer Guide

You can also use the Explorer Guide for a step-by-step approach to  exploring and attaching attractions and accommodations.   To use the Explorer Guide, press the Guides button, then select the Explorer Guide button on the Guides screen.


Tooltips

Tooltips help you use TripMaker without leaving your place!  When Tooltips are active, you can place the cursor over a button, field, or other object on the toolbars or dialog boxes, and see a brief description of the object.

Usually, the tooltip gives you enough help.  If you need more help, just use the online help system.  You can get into help two ways:

•	click the Help button in a dialog

•	choose TripMaker Help Topics from the Help menu


Trip Tutor

Trip Tutor is TripMaker's online tutorial.  Trip Tutor gives you a broad overview of many of the features of TripMaker, along with some handy pointers for getting started.  You can start the tutorial three ways:

•	On the Guides screen, click the Tutorial button.

•	From the Help menu, choose Tutorial.

•	Click the Start Trip Tutor button below.


Using TripMaker help

TripMaker help has been designed to get you answers to your questions as quickly as possible.  You can get into help several ways:

•	click the Help button in a dialog box

•	choose TripMaker Help Topics from the Help menu

Each of these methods takes you to a different part of the help system.

The Help button

When you click the Help button, TripMaker help is opened to a topic about the dialog box you are currently in.  In many topics, a list of tasks appears at the top of the topic.  If the task you want is not already displayed on the screen, you can click on the name of a task to jump directly to that part of the help topic.  If you don't see the answer in the current topic, you can do several things:

•	Click the Related Info button at the top of the help topic.

•	Click Help Topics

When you click the Related Info button, you see a list of topics about similar subjects.  Choose a topic name and click the Display  button to go directly to that topic.

When you click Help Topics, you are taken to a dialog box with three tabs.  The first tab, Contents, contains a table of contents for TripMaker Help.  The second tab, Index, contains a list of important terms.  Type in a term, click on the entry that best matches what you're looking for, and click Display.  Either you are taken directly to a topic, or you see a list of available topics in the Topics Found dialog box.

The Help menu

Choosing TripMaker Help Topics from the Help menu takes you directly to the Help Topics dialog box described above.


Contacting TripMaker technical support

Once you have installed TripMaker, the program help will give you fast answers to your questions about using TripMaker. If you encounter technical difficulties, you can contact Technical Support.

Registration of your product entitles you to free unlimited technical support by phone, fax, and e-mail, special pricing on updates, and it places you on Rand McNally’s mailing list for future product notices and offers. Failure to register may make it more difficult for us to offer assistance should you need help.

Before you contact technical support

For faster and more effective service, please gather the following information before you contact Technical Support:

•	The version of TripMaker you are using (found by selecting Help | About TripMaker)

•	The serial number (found on the back of the TripMaker manual that accompanies the software)

•	The configuration of your system, including the operating system, amount of RAM, hard drive space, and the brand and model of your CD-ROM drive, speakers, and printer included in your system

•	A detailed description of the error or problem, so that it can be reproduced.

Reaching Technical Support

There are several ways to contact Rand McNally Technical Support:

•	Call Rand McNally New Media Technical Support at (847) 982-0944 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (CST) Monday through Friday.

•	Fax Rand McNally New Media Technical Support at (847) 675-6368.

•	Send an e-mail directly to Rand McNally at this address: nmtssupport@randmcnally.com.

•	Access Rand McNally’s Web site on the World Wide Web at http://www.randmcnally.com. Go to the Product Support section to reach Technical Support.

•	Write Rand McNally New Media Support at:

8255 North Central Park Ave.

Skokie, IL 60076-2970


Setting TripMaker options

TripMaker provides many options to make your work easier and more convenient.  You can turn off aids such as tooltips when you no longer need them (remember, you can turn any of these options back on at any point by following the directions in the help system!).  Some of the features you can control:

•	displaying the Welcome screen at startup

•	displaying tooltips as you move over fields and buttons

•	turning off the audio in any of the Guides by clearing the Play Audio check box

•	turning auto calculation on or off

•	changing your units of measure to English or Metric

•	choosing the correct Atlas edition for map references on the Itinerary

•	choosing scroll bars or edge scrolling

•	customizing the display of the map and the types of attractions automatically displayed

Notes

If the text or buttons on your TripMaker screens do not fit within the dialog boxes, you need to set your computer to small fonts.  This is a Windows 95 option.  To switch to small fonts, go to the Windows 95 Control Panel and double-click on the Display icon.  Choose the Display Settings tab and select Small Fonts.


Creating a personal travel profile

Before planning your trip, you should create a personal profile with your travel preferences.  A personal profile lets you create a trip that is truly customized with details about your driving preferences, home town, and attraction preferences.  One or more personal profiles can help you get the most out of TripMaker in the least amount of time.

To create a personal profile, use the TripMaker Profile Guide.

To load an existing personal profile, on the Tools menu choose Load Personal Profile.


Finding things on the map

There are many ways to move around the TripMaker map and find locations on it.  Your trip planning will be faster and more flexible if you review these techniques.  You can:

•	zoom in and out on the map

•	move around the map to view different areas

•	find locations on the map and add them to your trip

•	find detailed city maps for major urban areas


Detailed city maps

TripMaker contains city maps for major urban areas in the U.S.  As you zoom in on the TripMaker map, you can recognize these areas because they are bounded by black rectangles.  When you see one of these rectangles, you can continue to zoom in to see street-level detail.

You can use the TripMaker detailed city maps just as you do other maps.  You can find locations in them or plot routes from one location to another.  In addition, you can pinpoint addresses that fall within the detailed city maps by using the Address tab of the Find dialog box.


Moving around the map

There are four ways to move around the TripMaker map:

•	using the Navigator

•	using the scroll bars

•	using the locator map

•	using the arrow keys

Using the navigation tool

Click on any of the eight triangular areas of the navigation tool (the corners, and arrows pointing up, down, left, and right).  The map moves in the direction of the tip of the triangle.

Using the scroll bars

Click on one of the scroll bar arrows or drag the line on the scroll bar to move the map.  You can also choose to use edge scrolling.  To change between scroll bars and edge scrolling, choose Program Options from the Tools menu and choose your preferred option on the General tab.

Using the locator map

Drag the red rectangle within the Locator map to a new position.  Your main map view is updated to match the area within the rectangle.

Using the arrow keys

Use the up, down, left, and right arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll the map.


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t_popups.doc

    Origin and destination	2

    Length of Stay	3

    Stopovers	4

    Dates	5

    Driving speeds and times	6

    Personal profile	7

    Costs	8

     Rand McNally Online	9

    Browser	10

    Shortcut and drop-down menus	11

    Edge scrolling	12

    TripPack	13

    Congested traffic areas	14

    Metropolitan areas	15

    Tunnels and bridges	16

    Ferries	17

    Steep grades	18

    Mountain passes	19

    Long, isolated segments	20

    Construction delays	21

    Closed roads	22


Origin and destination: definition
Origin and destination

The origin is the starting point of your trip, and the destination is where you are going.


Length of stay: definition
Length of Stay

The length of stay (duration) of any stopovers can be used to accurately calculate the timing of your trip.  When planning a round trip, you can also indicate the length of stay at your destination.


Stopovers: definition
Stopovers

Stopovers include cities and towns, attractions, or accommodations where you want to stop on your trip.  If you are planning a one-way trip, you can enter stops on the way there.  If you are planning a round trip, you can also enter stops on the way back.

You can choose to have TripMaker map the stopovers in the order you enter them, or to arrange them in the best order according to location (this option is not available if you are planning a round trip).


Dates: definition
Dates

TripMaker uses dates to list only those attractions that are open during your trip and to adjust your route for seasonal road closures.  The dates are included on your itinerary so that it accurately reflects the timing of your trip.


Driving speeds and times: definition
Driving speeds and times

TripMaker uses the driving speeds and times to calculate how long the trip will take.  Driving speeds are set for different types of roads.  Driving times indicate the times of day you prefer to start and stop driving.


Personal profile: definition
Personal profile

A personal profile provides TripMaker with information about your travel preferences.  The following list shows all the settings you can personalize in your profile:

•	preferred driving speeds (by road type: Interstates, US Highways, and State Roads)

•	preferred driving hours (start and stop hours for each day)

•	willingness to extend and shorten driving hours to reach a stopover or destination

•	routing preferences (Shortest, Scenic, Quickest)

•	preferred attraction categories to display on the map (which attraction categories to include automatically, and the relative distances from your route)

•	Home town (automatically entered as your origin)


Costs: definition
Costs

TripMaker helps you budget for your trip by letting you enter estimated values for standard trip expenses.  TripMaker uses these values to calculate the estimated costs of your trip on the Costs tab of your itinerary.


Rand McNally Online

The Rand McNally home page on the World Wide Web gives you access to the latest travel information.  You can access Rand McNally Online directly from TripMaker, or find it on the Internet by entering the following address in your browser:

http://www.randmcnally.com

Rand McNally Online gives you access to a wealth of information, including:

•	travel news, including the monthly magazine World Views

•	travel tools, including online reservations, road construction, weather conditions, and access to Money Minder (money-saving travel tips) and Parents' Corner (advice on traveling with children)

•	travel guides, including articles, photos, and videos, and access to other travel-related Web sites

•	travel forums, where you can share your travel experiences and get tips from others about restaurants, traveling with kids, RVs and camping, and more

•	the Rand McNally Travel Store, where you can purchase the latest travel products and gift ideas


Browser: definition
Browser

A software application that lets you view information from the Internet.  The browser interprets the special codes in a World Wide Web document (usually referred to as a Web page or Web site) and formats the information to display the words and pictures on your computer (some Web pages also have video and audio).

For more information about viewing Web pages, see Using TripMaker with the Internet


Shortcut and drop-down menus

The shortcut menu appears when you click the right mouse button anywhere on the map.  The drop-down menu appears when you click the arrow on a label on the map.

These menus provide you with a list of common choices that you can do right where the cursor is on the map.  The list of available choices changes at different zoom levels and when you point at different types of things on the map.


Edge scrolling: definition
Edge scrolling

Edge scrolling replaces the traditional scroll bars.  When you choose edge scrolling, the cursor is replaced by an arrow as you move to the edge of the screen.  You can choose edge scrolling by choosing Program Options from the Tools menu, and selecting Edge Scrolling on the General tab.

To navigate with edge scrolling:

1.	Move the cursor to an edge until it turns into an arrow.

2.	Click and hold the left mouse button to scroll in the direction of the arrow.


TripPack: definition
TripPack

A TripPack includes the map for your trip, and a variety of additional travel information.  You can choose which additional pieces you want to print.

Notes

When you include additional travel information, the resulting printout can be many pages.  Choose Print Preview prior to printing to ensure that you print only the information you really want.


Congested Metropolitan areas: definition
Congested Metropolitan areas

Your calculated route takes you into or along the perimeter of an urban area, where you can expect heavy local traffic and slower speed limits.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including metropolitan areas.


Tunnels and bridges: definition
Tunnels and bridges

Your calculated route requires you to travel through a long tunnel segment or over a large bridge. These may slow traffic and, for some drivers and passengers, cause discomfort.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including tunnels and bridges.


Toll roads

Your calculated route takes you along a toll road. You may want to make certain you have money for tolls or find an alternative route.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including toll roads.


Mountain passes: definition
Mountain passes

Road segments that pass through mountainous areas, where you should expect to encounter high altitudes, steep grades, and/or twisting, winding paths.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including mountain passes.


Long, isolated segments: definition
Long, isolated segments

Stretches of road with no exits or facilities for distances greater than 50 miles. Travelling across long, isolated segments calls for care and forethought: be sure your gas tank is filled and that you have enough water for you and your car.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including long, isolated segments.


Ferries: definition
Ferries

Boats that carry passengers and cars across lakes or rivers. Your calculated route requires you to leave your car and cross a body of water by ferry. In most cases, the ferry will carry your car across the water as well.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including ferries.


Steep grades: definition
Steep grades

Road segments on which the grade is greater than 6 percent.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including steep grades.


Construction delays: definition
Construction delays

Roadwork that will slow traffic because of closed lanes and the presence of workers and heavy machinery.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including construction delays.

Notes

Using RoadSense to identify construction delays requires that you have access to the Internet.


Closed roads: definition
Closed roads

Roads that are shut down because of heavy construction, seasonal weather conditions, or other hazard-causing conditions.

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, providing you with an alert or a reroute around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel, including closed areas.

Notes

Using RoadSense to identify closed areas requires that you have access to the Internet.


t_tasks.doc

     Creating a new trip	2

     Saving the current trip	3

     Opening a recently viewed trip	4


Creating a new trip

You can use the New command to create a new trip.  If you have not saved the current trip since the last time you made a change, you are given the opportunity to save the trip before the new one is created.

To create a new trip:

•	From the File menu, choose New.

Notes

You can have more than one trip open at a time.  Use the Window menu to arrange the open windows.


Saving the current trip

You can save your changes to a trip at any time.  Once a trip is saved, you can open the trip the next time you use TripMaker.

To save the current trip:

•	From the File menu, choose Save.  Enter a name for a new trip in the Save As dialog box.

Notes

If this is a new trip, the Save As dialog box appears when you choose Save.

The trip files you have most recently saved are displayed at the bottom of the File menu.  To open a recently saved file without going to the Open dialog box, from the File menu choose the name of the trip you want to view.


Opening a recently viewed trip

You can open any of the four most recently viewed trips right from the File menu.

To open a recently viewed trip:

•	From the File menu, choose the name of the trip you want to view.


t_dialog.doc

     About dialog box	3

     Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box	4

  Tips: Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box	5

  Tips: Avoid Segments dialog box	6

     Camping Preferences dialog box	7

  Tips: Preferences dialog boxes	8

     Compare Trip dialog box	9

     Credits dialog box	10

     Custom Road Options dialog box	11

     Daily Costs dialog box	12

     Destination Length of Stay dialog box	13

     Display Map Elements dialog box	14

     Downhill Skiing Preferences dialog box	15

     End of Day Stopovers dialog box	16

  Tips:  End of Day Stopovers dialog box	17

     Find dialog box: Address tab	18

     Find dialog box: Category/Area tab	19

  Tips: Find dialog box: Category/Area tab	21

     Find dialog box: Name tab	22

     Hotel Preferences dialog box	23

  Tips: Itinerary	24

     Length of Stay dialog box	25

     Listings Near ... dialog box	26

  Tips:  Listings Near ... dialog box	28

     Load Profile dialog box	29

  Tips:  Map Options dialog box	30

     Modify Trip dialog box: Costs	31

  Tips:  Modify Trip dialog box: Costs	32

     Modify Trip dialog box: Dates	33

     Modify Trip dialog box: Driving Speeds/Times	34

     Modify Trip dialog box: Origin/Destination	35

  Tips:  Modify Trip dialog box: Origin/Destination	36

     Modify Trip dialog box: Stopovers	37

     Open dialog box	39

     Plan Trip dialog box	40

  Tips: Plan Trip dialog box	41

     Prefer Segments dialog box	42

  Tips: Prefer Segments dialog box	43

     Preview dialog box	44

     Print dialog box	45

  Print dialog box TripPack	47

     Program Options dialog box: Atlas Edition tab	48

     Program Options dialog box: Calculation tab	49

     Program Options dialog box: General tab	50

     Program Options dialog box: Units of Measure tab	51

     Reset Avoided Segments dialog box	52

  Tips: Reset Avoided Segments dialog box	53

     Reset Preferred Segments dialog box	54

  Tips: Reset Preferred Segments dialog box	55

     Restaurant Preferences dialog box	56

     RoadSense:™ Introduction	57

  Tips: RoadSense dialog box	58

     RoadSense:™ Routing Preferences	59

     RoadSense:™ Construction and Closed Roads	60

     RoadSense:™ Examining	61

     RoadSense:™ Report	62

  RoadSense:™ Report	63

     RoadSense:™ What do you want to do?	64

     Save As dialog box	65

     Scenic Tours dialog box	66

  Tips: Scenic Tours dialog box	67

     Segment Selection dialog box	68

  Tips: Segment Selection dialog box	69

     Select a Location dialog box	70

     Setup dialog box	71

     Tennis and Golf Preferences dialog box	72

     Welcome screen	73

     Locator map	74

     Legend	75

     Labels	76

     Map tools	77

     Navigator	78


About dialog box

You can view the Rand McNally copyright information in the About dialog box.  You can also display the Credits dialog box, which lists all the people who brought you this edition of TripMaker.

To display the Credits dialog box:

•	Click the Credits button.


Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box

You can adjust your driving hours for specific days in your trip.

To change your driving hours:

1.	From the Trip menu, choose Adjusted Driving Hours.

2.	To change the day whose driving hours you want to adjust, select a day from the Trip Day list.

3.	Enter the time you want to start driving on the selected trip day in the Start driving by what time this day field.

4.	Enter the time you want to stop driving in the Stop driving by what time this day field.

5.	Click OK.

Notes

The start and end times for every day of your trip are set in the Driving Speeds/Times section of the Modify Trip dialog box.  Changes made in the Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box only affect the selected day.

TripMaker automatically uses the driving hours in your personal profile, or uses TripMaker's default driving hours of 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. if you don't load a personal profile.


Tips: Adjusted Driving Hours dialog box

You must have a route already calculated before you can select a location or a road segment on the itinerary.


Tips: Avoid Segments dialog box

You can click on a road segment to display its label, or click the right mouse button and choose Show Label from the shortcut menu.


Camping Preferences dialog box

You can specify the types of camping sites that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only sites with ALL the following features you will only see camp sites that meet all of your requirements.  If no camp sites appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.  You can:

•	filter camping sites

•	include all camping sites

To filter camping sites:

1.	Choose the Hookups you want to find at a camp site by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Choose the Facilities you want to find by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

3.	Under Fees:

•	To set no dollar limit to the fee of the camp site, click the No limit option button.

OR

•	Click the Up To $ option button and enter a dollar value in the field.

4.	Click OK.

To include all camping sites:

•	Click the All sites option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Camping Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Camping Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest features you require at a campsite you will get the widest list of available campsites.  Once you have seen the list of campsites that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional features in this dialog box and search again.


Tips: Preferences dialog boxes

If you are not already in the Preferences dialog box, click the Display more specific selections check box on either the Map Options dialog box or the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box.


Compare Trip dialog box

You can compare the current trip to a new trip that uses the same origin, destination and stopovers.  TripMaker shows you two maps, one with each of the trips.

To compare trips:

1.	From the Trip menu, choose Compare Routes.

2.	In the New Trip table, select the segment whose routing preferences you want to change.

3.	Click one of the routing options to apply to the selected segment.

4.	Repeat steps 2-3 until you have made all of the changes you want to use when comparing routes.

5.	Click OK.

TripMaker displays the routes one above the other.

Notes

To set all of the segments to a single routing choice, select the routing option and click Set All.


Credits dialog box

Displays the list of all the people who brought you this edition of TripMaker.

To display the credits:

1.	From the Help menu, choose About.

1.	On the About box, click the Credits button.


Custom Road Options dialog box

TripMaker can take your road type preferences into account when calculating your route.  You can set a level of preference for six types of roads, from interstates to local roads, as well as toll roads and tunnels or bridges.  If you indicate a preference for a type of road, TripMaker will choose that type of road first where those roads are available.  If you indicate a dislike for a type of road, TripMaker tries to avoid that type of road.

To indicate road option preferences:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Routing Preferences section.

2.	Click the Custom Road Options button.

3.	To change the preference level for one or more road segments:

•	Select a road segment.

•	For each road type, move the slider to the setting you prefer for the selected segment.  For road types you prefer to use, move the slider toward the "+".  For road types you would rather avoid, move the slider toward the "-".

•	To apply the same settings to all segments of the route, click Apply to all.

 4.	Click OK to save your changes.


Daily Costs dialog box

You can update your actual costs for a particular day from the itinerary.

To update your daily costs:

1.	On the Costs tab of the itinerary, select a budget item for the day you want to update and click the Edit button.

2.	On the Daily Costs dialog box, make the appropriate changes to any of the budget items for that day.

Notes

If you do not have auto calculate on (set on the Program Options dialog box), you must recalculate your trip before these values are used to update the totals.  Choose Calculate Route from the Trip menu.


Destination Length of Stay dialog box

You can enter a length of stay for every stopover on your trip, including your destination.  Your length of stay can be overnight, for a number of days, a number of hours, or a combination of days and hours.

To enter or modify the destination length of stay:

1.	Click the Length of stay button on any of the following dialog boxes:

•	Trip Guide

•	Modify Trip: Origin/Destination

2.	To stay overnight at the destination displayed in the Destination list, click the Overnight button.

3.	To spend a specific number of days, hours, or days and hours:

•	Click the Days button.

•	Enter the number of days and/or hours you plan to stay in the Days and Hours fields.

4.	Click OK.

Notes

When you specify a number of hours, the driving time for that day is reduced accordingly.  So if you would normally leave at 9:00 am and specify a duration of 1 day and 3 hours, your driving time for the day you leave would start at 12:00.


Display Map Elements dialog box

You can tell TripMaker what types of map elements you want displayed.

To turn map elements on and off:

1.	From the View menu, choose Map Elements.

2.	Click the check box next to an element.  A check mark means the element is turned on.

3.	Click OK to apply your changes.

Notes

If you want to view most of the map elements, click the Show All button and clear the check mark next to map elements you don't want to view.  If most of the map elements are currently checked and you only want to view a few of them, click the Show None button and check the boxes next to the map elements you want to view.


Downhill Skiing Preferences dialog box

You can specify the types of downhill skiing resorts that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only downhill skiing resorts with ALL the following amenities you will only see resorts that meet all of your requirements.  If no resorts appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer amenities.  You can:

•	filter downhill skiing resorts

•	include all downhill skiing resorts

To filter downhill skiing resorts:

1.	Choose your Preferred types of trails by click the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Choose the Other activities you want to find by click the appropriate check boxes.

3.	Click OK.

To include all downhill skiing resorts:

•	Click the All downhill skiing resorts option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Downhill Skiing Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Downhill Skiing Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest amenities you require at a ski resort you will get the widest list of available resorts.  Once you have seen the list of resorts that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional features in this dialog box and search again.


End of Day Stopovers dialog box

For trips that last more than one day, TripMaker can help you find hotels, campgrounds, and cities near your route for each night.  Scheduling end of day stopovers should be the last step in creating your trip plan.

To display the End of Day Stopovers dialog box:

•	Click the End of Day button at the bottom of the itinerary screen.

To choose end of day stopovers::

1.	In the End of Day Stopovers dialog box, select the date on which you you want to find an end of day location.

2.	Place a check next to the types of locations you want to find.

3.	Enter a value in the Search Area field to specify the area around your end of day stopping point to search.

4.	Select a location in the list.

5.	Click the Next Day button to choose an end of day stopover for the next day of your trip, or click the Done button if you are finished.

6.	If you have automatic calculation on, your trip is recalculated.

Notes

If you plan to specify pit stops in addition to end of day stopovers, you should schedule your pit stops first. You should also run RoadSense before planning end of day stops.  If you schedule end of day stops prior to these operations, you may not get the route you want.

If you choose an end-of-day location within 50 miles of a scheduled stopover, TripMaker will ask if you want the end-of-day location to replace the stopover.


Tips:  End of Day Stopovers dialog box

Use the standard Windows 95 selection keys to select one or more attractions.  Use SHIFT to select a block of attractions, or use CTRL to select attractions one at a time that are not next to each other.


Find dialog box: Address tab

You can use the Find dialog box to find specific addresses and locations as well as attractions and accommodations in an area.  On the Address tab you can find an address within one of TripMaker's detailed city maps.  You can:

•	find an address

•	add an address to your trip

To find an address:

1.	Click the Find button on the toolbar and select the Address tab.

2.	To clear information from a previous search, click the New Search button.

3.	Enter the address you want to find.  You can enter:

•	all or part of the street address

•	all or part of the city name

•	the state

•	the ZIP code

4.	Click the Find Now button.

5.	To display an address on the map:

•	In the list at the bottom of the dialog box, select an address.

•	Click the Show on Map button.

To add an address to your trip:

1.	In the list at the bottom of the dialog box, select an address.

2.	Click one of the following buttons:

•	Make Origin

•	Add Stopover

•	Make Destination

Notes

If no match is found, try the address again without any prefixes or suffixes such as N., S., Rd., or St.  A more general search increases the chance of finding the street name in the database.

If you are not searching within an area of the map where street level information is available, TripMaker will not be able to find the address.


Find dialog box: Category/Area tab

You can use the Find dialog box to find specific addresses and locations as well as attractions and accommodations in an area.  On the Category/Area tab you can browse through any of the available attraction categories.  As you make changes, the list of available attractions is automatically updated.  You can:

•	find attractions and accommodations in a specified area

•	get more information about an attraction

•	add a location to your trip as a stopover

•	find a location on the map

•	view only Kidstops or rainy day attractions

To find attractions and accommodations in a specified area:

1.	Click the Find button on the toolbar and select the Category/Area tab.

2.	Change the value in the Search within field to the number of miles you want searched. Tips_Find_dialog_box

OR

Enter the name of a location.

3.	Choose the area of the map to search:

•	Choose a location from the text box or the drop-down list.

OR

•	Enter a new location name.

4.	In the list box to the left, click the check box next to the categories you want to browse.  If you have checked Display more specific selections you can specify additional preferences whenever you select a category displayed in blue.  The list box to the right shows the locations that match your criteria.

To get more information about an attraction:

•	Select an attraction in the list box to the right and click the More Info button.

To add a listing to your trip as a stopover:

•	Select an attraction in the list box to the right and click the Add as Stopover button.  The listing is added as a stopover on the way there.

To find a location on the map:

•	Select an attraction in the list box to the right and click the Show on Map button.  The Find dialog box closes and the selected location appears labeled on the map.

To view only Kidstops or rainy day attractions:

•	Place a check in the KidStops box to view the kid-friendly attractions in your list.  Check the Rainy Day box to view only the indoor attractions in your list.

Notes

If you specify attraction preferences from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, you do not change any preferences you've specified in the Map Options dialog box.


Tips: Find dialog box: Category/Area
Tips: Find dialog box: Category/Area tab

If you make the search area too wide, you can generate a very long list.  Try using a relatively small number of miles and increase it if you want to see more listings.

As you type in the name of a location, the Select A Match field appears.  Highlight the location name you want to use and click the Confirm button.

To make a listing a stopover on the way back, use the Stopovers section of the Modify Trip dialog box.


Find dialog box: Name tab

You can use the Find dialog box to find specific addresses and locations as well as attractions and accommodations in an area.  On the Name tab you can find a location.

To find a location:

1.	Click the Find button on the toolbar and select the Name tab.

2.	Type in the name of a location.  Typing in all or part of the location name followed by a comma and the two-letter state or province abbreviation gives you better search results.  As you type, a list of matching locations appears.

3.	To display the location's label:

•	Select the name of the location in the list.

•	Click the Show on Map button.

If Zoom in to this location is checked, the map is centered at the selected location and zoomed in.

4.	To add the location to your trip, use the drop-down menu on the label and choose the appropriate Set As command to add the location as the origin, destination, or a stopover.

Notes

If you are searching for a term that could generate matches all across the country, such as Washington or Lincoln, you can add a comma and the two letter state abbreviation to narrow the search to a specific state.

Use the Window menu to view multiple windows.

When you open the Find dialog box again, the list from your last search is still displayed.  You can select a location from the list and click the Show on Map button, or type over the highlighted location to find a new one.


Hotel Preferences dialog box

You can specify the types of hotels that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only hotels with ALL the following features you will only see hotels that meet all of your requirements.  If no hotels appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.  You can:

•	filter hotels

•	include all hotels

To filter hotels:

1.	Choose the Amenities you want to find at a hotel by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Under Pricing:

•	To set no dollar limit to the cost of the hotel room, select Any in the drop-down list.

OR

•	Select one of the expense categories from the drop-down list to view only hotels in that category.

3.	Click OK.

To include all hotels:

•	Click the All hotels option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Hotel Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Hotel Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest amenities you require at a hotel you will get the widest list of available hotels.  Once you have seen the list of hotels that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional amenities in this dialog box and search again.


Tips: Itinerary

Your route is calculated whenever you choose Calculate Route from the Trip menu.  You can choose to have TripMaker automatically calculate your trip whenever a change is made.  To turn on automatic recalculation, from the Tools menu choose Program Options and click the Calculation tab on the Program Options dialog box.


Length of Stay dialog box

You can enter a length of stay for every stopover on your trip.  The duration of a stay can be overnight, for a number of days, a number of hours, or a combination of days and hours.

To enter or modify a stopover duration:

1.	Click the Length of stay button on any of the following dialog boxes:

•	Trip Guide

•	Modify Trip: Stopovers

2.	To stay overnight at the stopover, click the Overnight button.

3.	To spend a specific number of days, hours, or days and hours:

•	Click the Days button.

•	Enter the number of days and/or hours you plan to stay in the Days and Hours fields.

4.	Click OK.

Notes

If more than one stopover is listed in the dialog box, you must select a specific stopover before you click the Length of stay button.

When you specify a number of hours, the driving time for that day is reduced accordingly.  So if you would normally leave at 9:00 am and specify a duration of 1 day and 3 hours, your driving time for the day you leave would start at 12:00.


Load Profile dialog box

The Personal Profile Guide helps you create a personal profile that simplifies your work in TripMaker.  By loading a personal profile, you tell TripMaker many of your preferences in one easy step.

To load a personal profile:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Load Personal Profile.

2.	From the list, select the profile you want to load and click OK.

Notes

Profiles created in previous versions of TripMaker cannot be used in TripMaker 2000.


Tips:  Map Options dialog box

To quickly remove all checkmarks, click the Deselect All button.  To quickly check all of the check boxes, click the Select All button.


Modify Trip dialog box: Costs

The Costs section of the Modify Trip dialog box helps you budget for your trip by setting estimated values for standard trip expenses.  TripMaker uses these values to calculate the estimated costs of your trip on the Costs tab of your itinerary.  You can update your actual costs from the itinerary, using the Daily Costs dialog box.

To enter or modify spending targets:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Costs section.

2.	Enter your target Trip Budget.

3.	Enter the target cost for your Meals.

4.	Enter the price for hotel rates under Overnight Accommodations.

5.	Enter an amount for miscellaneous purchases in the Daily Purchases field.

6.	Enter your fuel costs and mileage:

•	Enter the average Price per gallon you expect to pay.

•	Enter the average Miles per gallon your vehicle gets.

7.	Enter the Rental Fee per Day and the Mileage Charge for your rental vehicle.

8.	Click OK.

9.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

Notes

Your Target Trip Budget is listed on the Costs tab of the itinerary and is compared to an actual cost based on the timing and distance of your trip.  Each time you plot your route, TripMaker updates the budget tab and shows you how close you are to your budget.

Specifying costs is an optional trip element.


Tips:  Modify Trip dialog box: Costs

TripMaker can use either the Metric or the English system of measurement.  Metric measures fuel in liters and distance in kilometers, and English measures fuel in gallons and distance in miles.  To change which system of measurement you’re using, from the Tools menu choose Program Options and choose the Units of Measure tab on the Program Options dialog box.


Modify Trip dialog box: Dates

The Dates section of the Modify Trip dialog box lets you set the dates for your trip.  When you set the dates for your trip, TripMaker can check if selected attractions are open at that time and whether your trip includes roads that are closed for the season.  Dates are an optional trip element.

To set the dates for your trip:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Dates section.

2.	Set the starting date:

•	To change the month, click on the arrow next to the month and choose the appropriate month from the list.

•	To change the year, click on the arrow next to the year and choose the appropriate year from the list.

•	Click on the day of the month your trip starts.

3.	Set the ending date.

4.	Click OK.

5.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

Notes

If you do not set a starting date for your trip, TripMaker assumes the trip starts the day you begin planning the trip with TripMaker.

If you try to set an ending date that is earlier than the shortest possible time for the trip, TripMaker ignores the ending date.  If you try to set an ending date that is earlier than the starting date, TripMaker displays a warning message and returns you to the Dates dialog box to enter another date.


Modify Trip dialog box: Driving Speeds/Times

The Driving Speeds/Times section of the Modify Trip dialog box lets you modify your driving speeds and set the start and end time of your driving day for every day of your trip.  Driving speeds and times are an optional trip element that TripMaker uses to schedule your trip.  You can:

•	modify your driving speeds

•	modify your start and stop times

To modify your driving speeds:

1.	Click the Modify Trip  button on the toolbar and select the Driving Speeds/Times section.

2.	For each type of road whose speed you want to change, enter a new speed in the field.

3.	Click OK.

4.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To modify your start and stop times:

1.	In the Start field, enter the hour you want to start driving.  You can use the arrow keys on your keyboard to scroll through the hours and the minutes.

2.	In the End field, enter the hour you want to stop driving.

3.	Click OK.

4.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

Notes

You can modify the start and stop time for a particular day of your trip by selecting Adjusted Driving Hours on the Trip menu.

TripMaker can use the English or the metric system of measurement.  You can change the system of measurement on the Units of Measure tab of the Program Options dialog box.


Modify Trip dialog box: Origin/Destination

The Origin/Destination section of the Modify Trip dialog box lets you enter or modify the origin and destination of a trip and choose end-of-day stopover locations.  You can:

•	enter or modify the origin and destination

•	choose end-of-day stopover locations

To enter or modify the origin and destination:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Origin/Destination section.

2.	Enter your origin.

3.	Enter your destination.

4.	To make this trip a round trip:

•	Click the Round Trip option button.

•	Specify the time spent at the destination by clicking the Length of stay button and choosing a duration in the Length of Stay dialog box.  You can choose Overnight or enter a specific number of days and/or hours.  Entering a duration is optional.

5.	Click OK.

6.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To choose end-of-day stopover locations:

•	Click the End of Day Choices button and specify your choices.

Notes

As you type in the name of a location, the Select A Match fields appear.  Highlight the location name you want to use and click the Confirm button.

You can have TripMaker calculate the best order for your stopovers for a one way trip.  If you are planning a one way trip, you can't specify the destination duration, or add stopovers to the Stops on the Way Back list.

If you make your trip a round trip, you cannot select Best for the order of stopovers.  You must list your stopovers in the order you want to visit them.


Tips:  Modify Trip dialog box: Origin/Destination

If you have loaded a personal profile, your home town is automatically entered as the origin for a new trip.  You can change this to any other location.


Modify Trip dialog box: Stopovers

The Stopovers section of the Modify Trip dialog box lets you add and remove stopovers.  Stopovers are an optional trip element.  If any stopovers have already been added to the trip, they appear in the lists.  You can:

•	add a stopover on the way to or from your destination

•	calculate the best stopover order (not available for round trips)

•	change the order of stopovers included in your trip

•	delete any of the stopovers already included in your trip

•	change the length of stay of a stopover

To add a stopover on the way to or from your destination:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Stopovers section.

2.	In the Stops on the way there or Stops on the way back field, enter a location.

3.	To specify the duration of your stopover, click the Length of stay button and choose a duration in the Length of Stay dialog box.  You can choose Overnight or enter a specific number or days and/or hours.

4.	If you do not need to add stops on the way back, click OK.

5.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To calculate the best stopover order (only for one way trips):

1.	Click the Route using best stopover order check box.

2.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

 To change the order of stopovers:

1.	In the Stops on the way there or the  Stops on the way back field, select the stopover you want to change.

2.	Use the arrows to move the selected stopover up or down in the list of stopovers.

3.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To delete a stopover:

1.	In the Stops on the way there or the  Stops on the way back field, select the stopover you want to delete.

2.	Click the Delete button.

3.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To change the length of stay of a stopover:

1.	In the Stops on the way there or the  Stops on the way back field, select a stopover.

2.	Click the Length of stay button and choose a duration in the Length of Stay dialog box.  You can choose Overnight or enter a specific number or days and/or hours.

3.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

Notes

As you type in the name of a location, the Select A Match fields appear.  Highlight the location name you want to use and click the Confirm button.

Round trips:  In a round trip, TripMaker cannot calculate the best route for stopovers.  You must list your stopovers in the order you want to visit them when planning a round trip.


Open dialog box

You can use this standard Windows 95-style Open dialog box to open a trip file.  You can open files you have saved, or files you have been sent by someone else using TripMaker.

To open a map file:

1.	From the File menu, choose Open.

2.	Select the trip file you want to open from the list, or enter the filename in the File name field.

3.	Click OK.

Notes

The keyboard shortcut for the Open dialog box is CTRL+O.

You can also open trip files created by TripMaker 1998.


Plan Trip dialog box

Use the Plan Trip dialog box to quickly enter the most common trip elements in a trip.  If a trip file is open, or you have already selected some trip elements, those elements are displayed in the Plan Trip dialog box.

To plan a trip with the Plan Trip dialog box:

1.	Click the Plan Trip button.

2.	In the Origin field, enter the starting point for your trip.

3.	In the Destination field, enter the ending point. You can calculate a route at any point after entering the origin and the destination.

4.	To make this trip a round trip, click the Round Trip option button.

5.	Add one or more stopovers on the way to your destination.

6.	If this is a round trip, you can add one or more stopovers on the way back to your origin.

7.	You can click the Calculate Route button now to calculate your route, or click the Modify Trip button to add additional information to your trip in the Modify Trip dialog box..

TripMaker calculates your trip, displays your route on the map, and displays your itinerary to the left of the map.

Notes:

Using the Plan Trip dialog box is just one of the many ways TripMaker lets you plan a trip.  See Planning a Trip: an Overview

If you make your trip a round trip, you cannot select Best for the order of stopovers.  You must list your stopovers in the order you want to visit them.

The Modify Trip dialog box lets you make changes to all of the trip elements.  Changes you make in the Modify Trip dialog box are reflected in the Plan Trip dialog box when you return.


Tips: Plan Trip dialog box

You can also open the Plan Trip dialog box by choosing Plan Trip from the Trip menu.

If you have loaded a personal profile, your home town is filled in when you open the Plan Trip dialog box.  You can change to another origin.

As you type in the name of a location, the Select A Match fields appear.  Highlight the location name you want to use and click the Confirm button.


Prefer Segments dialog box

You can mark a segment of road as "preferred".  TripMaker will use preferred segments even if the route type for the preferred segment does not match the route type selected for the trip.  This is useful if you know a road has been upgraded, or if you find a stretch of highway scenic, for example.

To mark a segment as preferred:

1.	Click the arrow on the label of the road segment you want to mark as preferred.

2.	From the drop-down menu, choose Prefer Segment.

3.	If more than one location is listed in the From list, select the location at one end of the segment you want to mark as preferred.

4.	If more than one location is listed in the To list, select the location at the other end of the segment.

5.	Click OK.

If the segment of road is not already part of your route, it is displayed in green.

Notes

In some cases, TripMaker may not use a segment you have marked as preferred.  If this happens you should expand the preferred segment by making it longer.


Tips: Prefer Segments dialog box

You can click on a road segment to display its label, or click the right mouse button and choose Show Label from the shortcut menu.


Preview dialog box

The Preview dialog box lets you preview maps and other information before printing.  You can change print options during the preview process.  You can:

•	preview the current map or a TripPack

•	print what you're previewing

To preview the current map or a TripPack:

1.	From the File menu, choose Print Preview.

2.	To change what you are previewing:

•	Click the Options button.

•	On the Print Options dialog box, click the option button for the type you want to preview, and specify the settings.

3.	Click OK.

To print what you're previewing:

1.	On the Preview dialog box, click the Print button.

2.	In the Print dialog box, click OK.

Notes

Use the Next Page and Prev Page buttons to move through the pages of what will be printed.

You can toggle between viewing one page at a time or two by clicking the Two Page or One Page button.

You can zoom in and out on the page you are previewing using the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons.  This does not affect the zoom level of the map being printed.

Scale Map Automatically prints maps that are zoomed in on complex road segments and zoomed out for simple ones.  Set Scale Level to Cover prints all road segments at the scale you enter.


Current map print options

To specify current map settings when printing or previewing:

1.	Check that the Current Map option button is active.  If it is not, click the Current Map option button.

2.	Enter a Title for the printout.

4.	On the Print dialog box,  you can specify the number of copies to be printed.  To print more than one copy, enter the number of copies you want printed.

5.	To include a legend, click the Print Legend check box.

Notes

On the Print Options dialog box, the Print Legend check box is labeled Legend Page.


TripPack print options

To specify TripPack settings when printing or previewing:

1.	Click the TripPack option button.

2.	Enter the title you want printed on your map and itinerary.

3.	To print more than one copy, enter the number of copies you want to print.

4.	Click the check boxes for all of the options and Supplementary Information you want included.

5.	Specify the scale you want to use:

•	Click the Scale Map Automatically option button

OR

•	Click the Set Scale Level to Cover option button and enter or select a number of miles or kilometers.

6.	Click the option button for the layout you want to use:  Combine Maps and directions on same page or Print Trip Maps and directions separately.

Notes

Scale Map Automatically prints maps that are zoomed in on complex road segments and zoomed out for simple ones.  Set Scale Level to Cover prints all road segments at the scale you enter.


Print dialog box

The Print dialog box lets you control the printing of your map.  You can:

•	print the current map or a TripPack

•	change your printer and/or page orientation

To print the current map or a TripPack:

1.	From the File menu, choose Print.

2.	To change what you are printing, click the option button for the type you want to print, and specify the settings.  Click on a map type below to see exactly how to specify the settings:

Current map	TripPack
3.	Click OK.

To change your printer and/or page orientation:

1.	Click the Setup button.

2.	To change your printer, from the Name drop-down list in the Setup dialog box, select the printer you want to use.

3.	To change the page orientation, click the option button for the orientation you want to use:  Portrait or Landscape.

4.	Click OK.

5.	Print the current map by clicking the Print button, or preview the current map by clicking the Preview button.

Notes

When you choose TripPack and include additional travel information, the resulting printout can be many pages.  Choose Print Preview prior to printing to ensure that you print only the information you really want.


Print dialog box TripPack

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Print Options dialog box

The Print Options dialog box lets you change your print options, including the choice of current map or TripPack, from the Preview dialog box.

To change the print options:

1.	From the Preview dialog box, click the Options button.

2.	To change what you are previewing, click the option button for the type you want to preview, and specify the settings.  Click on a map type below to see exactly how to specify the settings:

Current map	TripPack
3.	Click OK.


Program Options dialog box: Atlas Edition tab

On the Atlas Edition tab you can specify which version of the Rand McNally Road Atlas is used for the page numbers listed on the itinerary.

To specify the atlas edition:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Program Options.

2.	Click Atlas Edition.

3.	Click the option button for the atlas edition you own.

4.	Click OK to save your change.


Program Options dialog box: Calculation tab

On the Calculation tab you can specify when TripMaker calculates your trip, and whether you want the map to zoom in on your route when you calculate your trip.

To specify calculation options:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Program Options.

2.	Click Calculation.

3.	Click the Zoom map to show route check box if you want TripMaker to zoom in on your route when you calculate a trip.

4.	Click the Automatic calculation whenever trip changes check box to have TripMaker automatically recalculate your trip whenever you make a change.

5.	Click OK to save your changes.

Notes

When you make changes in the individual sections of the Modify Trip dialog box, automatic calculation does not take place until you click the Calculate Route button.


Program Options dialog box: General tab

On the General tab you can specify whether or not the Welcome dialog box is displayed each time you start TripMaker, whether or not you want to view Tooltips, and which scrolling option you want to use.  You can choose to display scroll bars, or use edge scrolling.  You can:

•	change the display of the Welcome screen

•	turn Tooltips on or off

•	choose your scrolling option

To change the display of the Welcome screen:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Program Options.

2.	Click General.

3.	Click the Offer Welcome Screen when starting check box.  A check mark indicates the Welcome screen will appear whenever you start TripMaker.

4.	Click OK to save your changes.

To turn Tooltips on or off:

1.	On the General tab, click the Show Tooltips check box.  A check mark indicates Tooltips will be displayed.

2.	Click OK to save your changes.

To choose your scrolling option:

1.	On the General tab, click the option button for the scrolling method you want to use, Scroll bar or Edge scrolling.

2.	Click OK to save your changes.

Notes

The Welcome screen displays a video that shows basic TripMaker features and provides easy access to the TripMaker tutorials.


Program Options dialog box: Units of Measure tab

On the Units of Measure tab you can specify whether you want to use the Metric or English system of measurement.

To specify the system of measurement:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Program Options.

2.	Click Units of Measure.

3.	Click the option button for the system of measurement you want to use.

4.	Click OK to save your change.

Notes

The distance on the Summary portion of your itinerary is updated immediately.


Reset Avoided Segments dialog box

If you have marked a segment of road to be avoided, you can reset the segment so that TripMaker no longer avoids it.

To reset one or more road segments marked to be avoided:

1.	From the Edit menu, choose Road Segments and then choose Clear avoided segments.

2.	Select one or more road segments and click the Reset selected segments button.

The selected segments are no longer listed.

3.	Click OK.


Tips: Reset Avoided Segments dialog box

Use the standard Windows 95 selection keys to select one or more road segments.  Use SHIFT to select a block of road segments, or use CTRL to select road segments one at a time that are not listed next to each other.


Reset Preferred Segments dialog box

If you have marked a segment of road as preferred, you can reset the segment so that it is no longer preferred.

To reset one or more road segments marked as preferred:

1.	From the Edit menu, choose Road Segments and then choose Clear preferred segments.

2.	Select one or more road segments and click the Reset selected segments button.

The selected segments are no longer listed.

3.	Click OK.


Tips: Reset Preferred Segments dialog box

Use the standard Windows 95 selection keys to select one or more road segments.  Use SHIFT to select a block of road segments, or use CTRL to select road segments one at a time that are not listed next to each other.


Restaurant Preferences dialog box

You can specify the types of restaurants that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only restaurants with ALL the following features you will only see restaurants that meet all of your requirements.  If no restaurants appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.  You can:

•	filter restaurants

•	include all restaurants

To filter restaurants:

1.	Choose the Amenities you want to find at a restaurant by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Under Prices for Adult Dinner Entree:

•	To set no dollar limit to the cost of an entree, select Any in the drop-down list.

OR

•	Select one of the expense categories from the drop-down list to view only restaurants in that category.

3.	Click OK.

To include all restaurants:

•	Click the All restaurants option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Restaurant Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Restaurant Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest amenities you require at a restaurant you will get the widest list of available restaurants.  Once you have seen the list of restaurants that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional amenities in this dialog box and search again.


RoadSense: Introduction
RoadSense:™ Introduction

RoadSense can analyze your trip segment-by-segment, alerting you or routing you around a variety of factors that affect your comfort, safety, and schedule while you travel.  In addition, you can set road type preferences for the trip.

RoadSense can analyze the following factors:

•	Congested metropolitan areas

•	Steep grades

•	Toll roads

•	Tunnels and bridges

•	Ferries

•	Mountain passes

•	Long, isolated segments

•	Construction delays

•	Closed roads

You can:

•	run RoadSense automatically each time you calculate a trip

•	run RoadSense only when you choose

To run RoadSense automatically each time you calculate a trip:

•	Check the Run RoadSense automatically each time I calculate a trip check box on the first RoadSense dialog box.  As long as this checkbox remains checked, RoadSense will run every time you calculate a trip.

To run RoadSense only when you choose:

1.	Clear the Run RoadSense automatically each time I calculate a trip check box on the first RoadSense dialog box.

2.	To run RoadSense on your route at any time after you have calculated a trip, click the RoadSense button in your itinerary or choose RoadSense on the Trip menu.

Notes

To use RoadSense to its fullest advantage requires that you have access to the Internet.


Tips: Reset Preferred Segments dialog box
Tips: RoadSense dialog box

RoadSense will run the first time you calculate a trip with TripMaker.

If you want RoadSense to run automatically again, turn RoadSense on by pressing the RoadSense button in your itinerary or by choosing RoadSense on the Trip menu, then place a check in the Run RoadSense automatically each time I calculate a trip check box on the first dialog box.


RoadSense: Routing Preferences
RoadSense:™ Routing Preferences

Use the Routing Preferences step of RoadSense to select which types of road conditions you want RoadSense to analyze in your trip.  You can:

•	choose the types of road conditions you want RoadSense to analyze

•	choose whether RoadSense should route you around problems or display them on the map

To choose the types of road conditions you want RoadSense to analyze:

1.	Click the check box next to each type of road condition you want RoadSense to analyze for this trip.  A check mark means the road type will be analyzed.  The types of road conditions you can choose include:

•	Congested metropolitan areas

•	Steep grades

•	Toll roads

•	Tunnels and bridges

•	Ferries

•	Mountain passes

•	Long, isolated segments

2.	When you have finished choosing types of road conditions, click the Run RoadSense button to analyze your route.

To choose whether RoadSense should route you around problems or simply display them on the map:

•	To have RoadSense change your route if it can find a quicker alternative, click the Try to route me around check box for that condition.

OR

•	To have RoadSense mark road problems on the map without changing your route, click the Show on map only check box for that condition.

Notes

RoadSense may discover an obstacle for which there are no practical alternatives.  In these cases, RoadSense provides you with an advisory that reminds you of road conditions you will encounter along your route.

If you have included one of TripMaker's Getaways or scenic tours in your route, choosing any of these options may route you around the tour destinations.


RoadSense: Construction and Closed Roads
RoadSense:™ Construction and Closed Roads

To make a thorough analysis of your trip, RoadSense needs time-sensitive information from the Internet about construction and road closures.  If you have recently run RoadSense and downloaded construction information, you can use this information without connecting to the Internet again. You can:

•	tell RoadSense where to look for construction and closed road information

•	choose whether RoadSense should route you around problems or display them on the map

To tell RoadSense where to look for construction and closed road information:

•	Choose one of the following option buttons:

•	Connect to the Internet for information about construction and closed roads. This option will download a file containing the latest road information from the Web.

•	Use the information about construction and closed roads downloaded from the Internet on [date]. This option will use the file of road information that already exists on your computer. TripMaker comes with a file of road information.

•	Run RoadSense without Internet information about construction and closed roads. This option lets you run RoadSense without using any road closure or construction information. You may want to choose this option if you want to run RoadSense using only the options on the next RoadSense screen.

To choose whether RoadSense should route you around problems or simply display them on the map:

•	To have RoadSense change your route if it can find a quicker alternative, click the Route me around construction delays and closed roads option button.

OR

•	To have RoadSense mark road problems on the map without changing your route, click the Show on map only option button.

When you have made your choices, click the Next button to go to the next RoadSense screen.

Notes

To use RoadSense to find construction delays and closed roads requires that you have access to the Internet.


RoadSense: Examining
RoadSense:™ Examining

The information on the Examining step of RoadSense shows you which factors RoadSense is including in the analysis, and the progress of the analysis.  You can cancel the analysis if you find that the wrong factors have been selected or that the analysis is taking longer than expected.

To cancel RoadSense:

•	Click the Cancel button.  You will be asked to confirm your decision.


RoadSense: Report
RoadSense:™ Report

RoadSense supplies you with a report that gives details on the road conditions it found while analyzing your trip. The RoadSense report summarizes its findings by providing estimated travel times for the route before you ran RoadSense and for the new route, and gives a segment by segment description of each road condition it found.

To view the RoadSense changes in your itinerary:

•	Click OK.

Notes

RoadSense will provide a description of the effect that each finding will have on your route. For the most part, these will fall into three categories:

•	If RoadSense could find no practical alternative to a problem segment, it will not change your route, but will increase your travel time within that road segment.

•	If RoadSense finds an alternative to your original route, it will reroute you around the problem segment. This rerouted segment of your trip will be indicated on your itinerary. Also, a "ghost" of the original route will appear on the map in addition to the adjusted route.

•	If RoadSense finds a road condition that will have an effect on your travel, but cannot be routed around effectively, it will provide an advisory in the appropriate line of the itinerary.

If no changes were made, RoadSense displays the message “RoadSense has made no changes to your route.”


RoadSense:™ Report

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RoadSense: What do you want to do?
RoadSense:™ What do you want to do?

When you click the RoadSense button on the Itinerary, you have several choices.  You can:

•	have RoadSense recheck your route

•	display the previous RoadSense report

•	clear the RoadSense information

To have RoadSense recheck your route:

1.	Click the Have Roadsense Recheck your Route option button.

2.	Click OK.  RoadSense will check the types of road conditions you chose previously, including some or all of the following:

•	Congested metropolitan areas

•	Steep grades

•	Toll roads

•	Tunnels and bridges

•	Ferries

•	Mountain passes

•	Long, isolated segments

To display the previous RoadSense report:

•	Click the Display Previous Roadsense Report option button and click OK.

To clear RoadSense information:

•	Click the Clear RoadSense Information option button and click OK.  The RoadSense information is removed from your map and your itinerary.


Save As dialog box

You can use this standard Windows 95-style Save As dialog box to save your current trip.  Trip files are saved with the extension .trp.  You can:

•	name a new trip

•	save the current trip under a new name

To name a new trip:

1.	From the File menu, choose Save.

2.	In the File name field, enter the name you want to use for the new trip.

3.	Click the Save button.

To save the current trip under a new name:

1.	From the File menu, choose Save As.

2.	In the File name field, enter the new name you want to use for the trip.

3.	Click the Save button.

Notes

You can use the Up one level and Favorites buttons to save a trip to a different folder.


Scenic Tours dialog box

You can easily add scenic tours to your trip.  You can:

•	add a scenic tour to your trip

•	get more information about a scenic tour

To add a scenic tour to your trip:

1.	From the Find menu, choose Scenic Tours.

2.	Click on one or more regions or states to search in.

3.	Click the Search button.

4.	In the Tours list, select a tour you want to add and click the Add button.

5.	When you have finished adding scenic tours, click OK to save your changes.

To get more information about a scenic tour:

•	Select a tour and click the More Info button.

Notes

If you use the RoadSense feature after planning a trip that includes a scenic tour, it is recommended that you have RoadSense display any road conditions it finds on the map, rather than reroute you.


Tips: Scenic Tours dialog box

If you want to include most of the regions and states, it is faster to click the Select All button and then click on each region or state you don't want to use to unselect it.

If most of the regions and states are currently selected and you only want to use a few of them, it is faster to click the Deselect All button and then select the regions and states you want to include.


Segment Selection dialog box

Once a segment of road has been marked as preferred or to be avoided, if you choose either Prefer Segment or Avoid Segment again TripMaker asks if you want to expand the preferred or avoided portion of road, or reset the road so that it is no longer marked.  You can:

•	expand a preferred or avoided road segment

•	reset the road segment

To expand a preferred or avoided road segment:

1.	Click the arrow on the label of the road segment already marked as preferred or to be avoided.

2.	From the drop-down menu, choose Avoid Segment or Prefer Segment.

3.	Click the Expand button.

4.	If more than one location is listed in the From list, select the location at one end of the segment you want to expand.

5.	If more than one location is listed in the To list, select the location at the other end of the segment.

6.	Click OK.

To reset the road segment:

•	Click the Reset button.  The segment is no longer marked as preferred or to be avoided.

Notes

Once a segment is marked to be avoided, TripMaker will not create an itinerary that uses that segment of road unless a destination or stopover is located directly on that segment.

If you mark a segment that is part of your current trip, TripMaker will recalculate your route if you have auto recalculation on.


Tips: Segment Selection dialog box

You can click on a road segment to display its label, or click the right mouse button and choose Show Label from the shortcut menu.


Select a Location dialog box

Depending on your zoom level, when you click on the map TripMaker may find more than one attraction located in the area clicked on.

To display the location you want:

•	In the list, select the location you want to display and click OK.


Setup dialog box

You can change your printer and other printing properties from the Setup dialog box.

To change your printer and other printing properties:

1.	From the File menu, choose Print.

2.	Click the Setup button on the Print dialog box.

3.	From the Name drop-down list in the Setup dialog box, select the printer you want to use.

4.	Click OK.

Notes

The Properties button brings up a standard Windows 95 dialog box with a set of specialized options.  To find out more about a particular option, click on the question mark in the top right corner of the dialog box and then click on the option you are interested in.


Tennis and Golf Preferences dialog box

You can specify the types of tennis and golf facilities that are displayed on the map or included in the Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only facilities with ALL the following amenities you will only see facilities that meet all of your requirements.  If no facilities appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer amenities.  You can:

•	filter golf and tennis facilities

•	include all golf and tennis facilities

To filter golf and tennis facilities:

1.	To include golf facilities in the attractions lists:

•	Click the Golf check box.

•	Click the Golf Preferences option button for the number of holes at the golf courses

2.	To include tennis facilities in the attractions lists:

•	Click the Tennis check box.

•	Click the check boxes for the Tennis Preferences you want.

3.	Click OK.

To include all golf and tennis facilities:

•	Click the All golf and tennis facilities option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Tennis and Golf Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Tennis and Golf Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest preferences you require at a golf or tennis facility you will get the widest list of available golf or tennis facilities.  Once you have seen the list of facilities that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional preferences in this dialog box and search again.


Welcome screen

The Welcome screen appears when you start TripMaker.  If you do not want the Welcome screen to appear, on the Tools menu choose Program Options, and then clear the Offer Welcome screen check box on the General tab.  From the Welcome screen you can:

•	view an introductory video

•	use the TripMaker tutorials

•	enter TripMaker


Locator map

The Locator map shows you where your current map view is in relation to a larger-scale map.  When the Locator map is turned on, it can be fully displayed or mostly hidden at the left side of your screen.  You can:

•	slide the Locator map in and out

•	use the Locator map to change your view of the map

To slide the Locator map in and out:

1.	Place the cursor over the right edge of the Locator map.  The cursor turns into an arrow.

2.	Click on the edge of the Locator map.  If the Locator map was fully displayed, it slides over to the left side of your screen.  If the Locator map was not fully displayed, it slides out.

To use the Locator map to change  your view of the map:

1.	If the Locator map is not displayed, slide it out.

2.	Click on the red locator rectangle and drag it over the area of the map you wish to view.

3.	Release the left mouse button.


Legend

The Legend displays the symbols, colors, lines, and shadings that represent different map elements.

To view  the Legend:

•	On the View menu, select Legend.


Labels

Labels can be displayed on the map or hidden.  Each label has a drop-down menu listing the tasks you can do at that location in the current map view.  You can:

•	display a label on the map

•	move a label

•	view the label's drop-down menu

•	close or hide a label

•	close all labels

•	view all trip labels

To display a label on the map:

•	Click on a location marker (either a small red square or an attraction icon) on the map.

OR

Find a location with the Find dialog box.

To move a label:

1.	Click and hold the left mouse button while over the label.

2.	Drag the label in any direction.  The arrow on the label continues to point at the location, highway segment, or attraction.

To view the label's drop-down menu:

•	Click on the blue arrow on the label.

To close or hide a label:

•	Click on the label's close box, which has a small "x" in it.

To close all labels:

•	From the Edit menu, choose Close all Labels to close all labels on the map.

To view all trip labels:

•	From the Edit menu, choose Show Trip Labels to display all of the labels for your current trip, including origin, destination, and any stopovers.


Map tools

The map tools let you measure distances on the map and display a scale that shows the ratio of miles to inches for the current view of the map.  As you change zoom levels, the scale is adjusted.  You can:

•	measure distances on the map

•	view the legend

•	view the scale

Click on a tool to find its name:

To measure distances on the map:

1.	Click the map tools icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

2.	Click the tape measure button. When the button appears depressed, you can use the tape measure.

3.	Clicking and holding down the left mouse button, draw a line between the two points on the map whose distance you want to measure.  The distance is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.

4.	Click the tape measure button again to turn off the measuring tool.

To view the legend:

1.	Click the map tools icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.  The scale is part of the map tools toolbar.

2.	Click the legend button.  The legend appears in the lower right corner of the screen, displaying the RoadSense legend items.

To view the scale:

•	Click the map tools icon on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.  The scale is part of the map tools toolbar.

The scale displays the ratio of miles to inches for the current view of the map.  As you zoom in and out the scale is adjusted.


Listings Near ... dialog box

You can:

•	display the list of attractions near a location or highway segment

•	add one or more attractions as stopovers

•	display the attraction's label on the map

•	change the categories of attractions included in the list

•	find out more about an attraction

To display the list of attractions near a location or highway segment:

•	On the Directions tab of the itinerary, select a location or highway segment and click the Along the Way button.

To add one or more attractions as a stopovers:

•	Select one or more attractions in the list and click the Add Stopovers button.

If you have automatic calculation on, your trip is recalculated.  If you have chosen best order for stopovers, the order of your existing stopovers may change.

To display the attraction's label on the map:

•	Select one or more attractions and click the Show on Map button.

To change the categories of attractions included in the list:

•	Click the Map Options button and choose the categories of attractions to include in the list.

To find out more about an attraction:

•	Select an attraction and click the More Info button.

Notes

The Number of Listings within [ ] Miles field displays the total number of attractions nearby.  If this number is too large or too small, you can change the categories of attractions included in the list, or change the size of the area searched by entering a new number of miles in the field.

Different types of information are included for the different attraction types.  The information usually includes address and phone information, availability, and rates.


Tips:  Attractions Near ... dialog box

You must have a route already calculated before you can view the itinerary.

Use the standard Windows 95 selection keys to select one or more attractions.  Use SHIFT to select a block of attractions, or use CTRL to select attractions one at a time that are not next to each other.


Navigator

The Navigator lets you move around the map and zoom in and out.  You can:

•	turn the Navigator on and off

•	use the Navigator to move around the map

•	zoom in and out using the Navigator

To turn the Navigator on and off:

•	Click the Navigator button on the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.

To use the Navigator to move around the map:

•	Click on any of the eight triangular areas of the Navigator (the corners, and pointing up, down, left, and right).  The map moves in the direction of the triangle.

To zoom in and out using the Navigator:

1.	To zoom out, click on center button of the Navigator that is marked with a minus.

2.	To zoom in, click on center of the Navigator that is marked with a plus.


scale


tape measure


zoom level


Marker button


Notebook button


Navigator button


map tools icon


t_dlx.doc

     What's new in TripMaker 1999	3

     Finding airport diagrams, national park maps and panoramic lookouts	4

  Tips: Finding airport diagrams, national park maps and panoramic lookouts	6

     TripMaker National Park Maps	7

     TripMaker airport diagrams	8

     TripMaker Panoramic Lookouts	10

     GPS Features	11

     Estimating and controlling trip costs	13

     Campground Listings	14

    State and National Park campground information	15

    Commercial campground information	16

     Mobil Guide Information	17

  Lodging ratings	18

  Restaurant ratings	19

     Mobil Guide Disabled Access	20

     More Ways to Explore Your World from Rand McNally	21

     Traveling with the kids	23

     Parents’ Corner	24

     Getaways	25

     Avoid Segments dialog box	26

     Car Rental Reservations dialog box	27

     Exit Services dialog box	28

  Tips: Exit Services dialog box	29

     Flight Reservations dialog box	30

     Getaways: Welcome	31

     Getaways: Select a Getaway	32

  Tips: Getaways: Select Getaways	33

     Getaways: Description	34

  Tips: Getaways: Description	35

     Getaways: Options	36

     Getaways: On the map	37

     GPS Communications Parameters dialog box	38

  Tips:  GPS Communication Parameters dialog box	39

     GPS Parameters dialog box	40

  Tips:  GPS Parameters dialog box	42

     Guides screen	43

     Hotel Preferences (Mobil Guide) dialog box	44

     Hotel Reservations dialog box	45

     Itinerary: Costs tab	46

     Itinerary: Directions tab	47

     Itinerary: Reservations tab	49

     Map Options dialog box	50

     Modify Trip dialog box	52

     Modify Trip dialog box: Pit Stops	53

     Modify Trip dialog box: Routing Preferences	54

     New Notebook dialog box	56

     Notebook dialog box	57

     Online Updates dialog box	59

     Open Notebook dialog box	60

     Restaurant Preferences (Mobil Guide) dialog box	61

     GPS	62

    Pit Stops	63

    Routing preferences	64

     GPS menu	65

    Trip elements	66

     Setting your GPS receiver type	67

     Using TripMaker with PalmPilot™ or Windows CE devices	68

   Pit stops Warning dialog box	70


What's new in TripMaker 2000

TripMaker Deluxe 2000 Edition includes new features, updates, and improvements to help plan your travel.

•	New! StreetFinder for the Palm—Now you can put Rand McNally maps on your Palm Organizer. Export directions, detailed city maps with searchable attraction and accommodation information, and a U.S. road map.

•	New! GPS for kids—A GPS screen designed just for kids lets them choose their own GPS icon to put on the map and helps them answer the age-old question "Are we there yet?" with GPS information on the time and distance to your destination.

•	New! RV support—A new attraction category, RV Exits, steers RV travelers to interstate exits with RV services and amenities.

•	Updated! Mobil Travel Guide® information—The Mobil Travel Guide series of hotels and restaurants lets travelers search based on the Mobil One-to Five-Star Rating System and read comprehensive descriptions.

•	Updated and Expanded! Maps and information—Updated maps and attraction information plus an updated database of accommodations, including commercial campgrounds.

•	Updated and Expanded! Exit service information—New information about services and amenities available at U.S. interstate exits. Thousands of new exits included.


Finding airport diagrams, national park maps and panoramic lookouts

TripMaker includes photos, videos, national park maps, panoramic lookouts, and airport diagrams.  You can use the Multimedia gallery to view any of these, or use the Find dialog box to find the appropriate location, and then view an airport diagram, map, or panoramic photo.  You can:

•	use the Multimedia Gallery

•	view airport diagrams

•	view National Park maps

•	view panoramic lookouts

To use the Multimedia Gallery:

1.	From the View menu, choose Multimedia Gallery.

2.	Select each type of multimedia images you want to search for.

3.	Select the region, country, or state you want to search in.

4.	To view a multimedia image, choose one of the images in the list.

To view airport diagrams:

1.	Find an airport using the Name tab of the Find dialog box.  You must enter the name of the airport exactly as it appears in the list.

2.	Once you have displayed the airport's label, click the arrow on the label and choose Show Airport Map from the drop-down menu.

If Show Airport Map does not appear on the menu, try entering the name of the airport again, being careful to type it in exactly as it appears in the list.

To view National Park maps:

1.	Find a national park using the Name tab of the Find dialog box.

2.	Once you have displayed the national park's label, click the arrow on the label and choose Show Interactive Map from the drop-down menu.

To view panoramic lookouts:

1.	Check the label for cities you find.  If there is a picture of binoculars on the label, you can view an interactive panoramic lookout for that location.

2.	Click the arrow on the label and choose Show Panoramic Lookout from the drop-down menu.


Tips: Finding airport diagrams, national park maps and panoramic lookouts

You can include more than one type of multimedia image at a time by clicking the button for each of the types you want to view.


TripMaker National Park Maps

Maps are available for the following National Parks.  Use the Name tab of the Find dialog box to locate the National Park, click on the label to display the drop-down menu, and choose Show Interactive Map.

Acadia National Park	Arches National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park	Colonial National Historical Park
Crater Lake National Park	Gettysburg National Military Park
Grand Canyon National Park	Grand Teton National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park	Hot Springs National Park
Isle Royale National Park	Kings Canyon National Park
Mammoth Cave National Park	Mount Rainier National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park	Sequoia National Park
Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park	Yellowstone National Park
Yosemite National Park	Zion National Park


TripMaker airport diagrams

Airport diagrams are available for the following airports.  Use the Name tab of the Find dialog box to locate the airport, click on the label to display the drop-down menu, and choose Show Airport Map.

Albuquerque International Airport	Baltimore/Washington International Airport
Charlotte/Douglas International Airport	Chicago O’Hare International Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport	Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport	Denver International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport	Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport
Honolulu International Airport	Houston Intercontinental Airport
Indianapolis International Airport	Jacksonville International Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport	John Wayne Airport, Orange County
Kansas City International Airport	La Guardia Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport	Logan International Airport, Boston
Los Angeles International Airport	Louisville International Airport
McCarran International Airport, Las Vegas	Memphis International Airport
Miami International Airport	Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Nashville International Airport	New Orleans International Airport
Newark International Airport, New York Area	Oakland  International Airport
Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport	Orlando (McCoy) International Airport
Philadelphia International Airport	Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport	Portland International Airport
Raleigh-Durham International Airport	Salt Lake City International Airport
San Antonio  International Airport	San Diego  International Airport/Lindbergh Field
San Francisco  International Airport	San Jose International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma  International Airport	Tampa  International Airport
Tulsa International Airport	Washington Dulles  International Airport
Washington National Airport
Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)	Vancouver International Airport
Montreal Dorval International Airport	Mexico City/Benito Juarez International Airport


TripMaker Panoramic Lookouts

Panoramic lookouts are available for the following cities.  Use the Find dialog box to locate the city, click on the label to display the drop-down menu, and choose Show Panoramic Lookout.

Atlanta	Baltimore	Boston
Chicago	Dallas	Denver
Houston	Las Vegas	Los Angeles
Mexico City	Miami	Minneapolis
Montreal	Nashville	Newport
New York	Oaxaca	Philadelphia
Phoenix	Pittsburgh	Portland
Salt Lake City	San Diego	San Francisco
Seattle	St. Louis	Taxco
Toronto	Vancouver	Washington


Using GPS with TripMaker

TripMaker's GPS technology lets you combine TripMaker with a GPS receiver to track your location on the TripMaker map. You can save your GPS trail and replay it at a later date.

GPS Setup

The first time you use TripMaker's GPS feature, you must specify the type of GPS receiver you are using and the necessary communications parameters.

1.	On the GPS menu, select Settings.

2.	In the GPS Parameters dialog box, select your GPS Type, then click the Communications button to set your communication parameters.

Using GPS

You can monitor your route and, if you wish, record it and play it back later. You can choose one of four views to monitor your route.

To monitor your route:

1.	On the GPS menu, select Settings.

2.	In the GPS Parameters dialog box:

•	if you only want to monitor your route, select the Monitor option button.

•	if you want to monitor your route and record it for playback, select the Monitor and Record option button, and specify a file.

3.	Once you have selected your monitoring mode, you can start GPS at any time by selecting Start from the GPS menu or simply pressing the F9 key.  To stop GPS monitoring, select Stop from the GPS menu or press the F10 key.

To play back a recorded GPS route:

1.	On the GPS menu, select Settings.

2.	In the GPS Parameters dialog box, select the Playback option button and enter your playback specifications.

To select an alternative GPS view:

•	On the GPS menu, select Screen Display and select either Navigator view (the default), EZ view, Kids' View, or Map view.

Notes

TripMaker is compatible with most NMEA 2.0 or 1.5 compliant units.


Estimating and controlling trip costs

TripMaker has built in cost estimating tools you can use when planning your trip.  Once you've got the trip planned, you can input each day's actual costs to see how well you’re doing!

To estimate trip costs, you first fill in cost estimates on the Costs section of the Modify Trip dialog box.

When you calculate a route, TripMaker computes an estimated trip budget using your estimates and the distances and mileage for your route.  This budget appears on the Costs tab of the Itinerary.  You can edit any line in your budget by selecting the line and clicking the Edit button.

For more help with controlling trip costs, click Money Minder on the Tools menu to find money-saving tips.


Campground Listings

There are two types of campground listings in TripMaker:

•	Commercial campgrounds

•	State and National Park campgrounds

The commercial campground information comes from the Trailer Life Campground/RV Park & Services Directory.  The State and National Park campground information is collected directly by Rand McNally.


State and National Park campground information

The information for state and national park campgrounds is collected by Rand McNally.  These listings have a table of Activities and Services for the park as a whole, and a separate Camping section, which provides details about the camping facilities at the park.


Commercial campground information

The commercial campground information in TripMaker comes from the Trailer Life Campground/RV Park & Services Directory.  These listings contain a paragraph that describes each campground.

Each listing includes a description of the environment of the campground, the condition of the interior roads, and any restrictions on pets or the use of tents.  A table lists the types and numbers of sites available, as well as hookup information.  Facility, recreational facility, and rate information is also provided.

At the end of each listing are the Trailer Life Ratings. Trailer Life campgrounds are rated for three categories on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best and 5 average.  The first number is for completeness of facilities; the second number is for the cleanliness and construction of the restrooms and showers; the third number is for the campground's visual appeal and environmental quality.  If a campground has no ratings, it means Trailer Life did not inspect it.


Mobil Guide Information

TripMaker provides you with access to Mobil Travel Guide ratings and descriptions for hotels and restaurants.

Lodging ratings take into account the number and quality of facilities and services, the luxury of appointments, and the attitude and professionalism of staff and management.

Restaurant evaluations reflect the quality of the food and the ingredients, preparation, and presentation as well as the property’s decor and ambience. A restaurant that has fairly simple goals for menu and decor but that achieves those goals superbly might receive the same number of stars as a restaurant with somewhat loftier ambitions but whose execution falls somewhat short of the mark.

The following chart will help you understand what to expect at a Mobil Guide rated hotel or restaurant:

Mobil Guide Ratings Chart

	One of the best in the country
	Outstanding—worth a special trip
	Excellent
	Very good
	Good, better than average
	In addition, an unusually good value, relatively inexpensive
Unrated	See details under Hotel ratings and Restaurant ratings
Hotel Ratings	Restaurant Ratings


Lodging ratings

A · establishment provides a comfortable night’s lodging.

A · property offers more than a facility that rates merely one star, and the decor is well-planned and integrated.

Establishments that rate · are professionally managed and staffed and often beautifully appointed; the lodging experience is truly excellent and the range of facilities is extensive.

Properties that have been given · not only offer many services but also have their own style and personality; they are luxurious, creatively decorated, and superbly maintained.

The · properties are among the best, superb in every respect and entirely memorable, year in and year out.

Unrated hotels: Properties that are too new to assign a rating are included without one.


Restaurant ratings

• indicates a restaurant that’s a good choice in its area, usually fairly simple and perhaps catering to a clientele of locals and families.

• denotes restaurants that are more highly recommended in their area.

• restaurants are of national caliber, with professional and attentive service and a skilled chef in the kitchen.

• reflects superb dining choices, where remarkable food is served in equally remarkable surroundings.

• represents that rarified group of the best restaurants in the country, where in addition to near perfection in every detail, there’s that special something extra that makes for an unforgettable dining experience.

Unrated dining spots are chosen for their unique atmosphere, specialized menu, or local flavor. Because they may not have a full kitchen or table service, they are not given a Mobil Travel Guide rating.


Mobil Guide Disabled Access

TripMaker provides you with access to Mobil Travel Guide disabled access information.  The following lists describe the facilities you can expect to find at Mobil Travel Guide hotels or restaurants designated as having "disabled access".

Hotels:  All lodgings that have “disabled access” listed among their features have the following facilities:

•	ISA-designated parking near access ramps

•	Level or ramped entryways to building

•	Swinging building entryway doors minimum 3’0”

•	Public rest rooms on main level with space to operate a wheelchair; handrails at commode areas

•	Elevators equipped with grab bars and lowered control buttons

•	Restaurants with accessible doorways; with space to operate a wheelchair; handrails at commode areas

•	Minimum 3’0” width entryway to guest rooms

•	Low-pile carpets in room

•	Telephone at bedside and in bathroom

•	Bed placed at wheelchair height

•	Minimum 3’0” width doorway to bathroom

•	Bath with open sink—no cabinet; room to operate wheelchair

•	Handrails at commode area; tub handrails

•	Wheelchair accessible peephole in room entry door

•	Wheelchair accessible closet rods and shelves

Restaurants:  All restaurants that have “disabled access” listed among their features have the following facilities:

•	ISA-designated parking near access ramps

•	Level or ramped entryways to building

•	Tables to accommodate wheelchairs

•	Main-floor rest rooms; minimum 3’0” width entryway

•	Rest rooms with space to operate wheelchair; handrails at commode areas


Traveling with the kids

Long car trips can be hard on families with children.  Using TripMaker's KidStops feature and the Parent's Corner, you can help every member of the family have the best trip ever.

KidStops identify attractions that are most likely to amuse your kids, or offer accommodations to suit the needs of everyone in the family.  KidStops are:

•	Attractions — Water parks, theme parks, science museums, children's  museums, and fun factory tours are among the many attractions that  have been marked as KidStops because they're sure to be a hit with kids.

•	Ski resorts — Resorts that offer ski instruction for children have been marked as KidStops for families who want to hit the slopes  together.

•	State and National parks — Parks with beaches, nature hikes and special programs have been marked as KidStops.

•	Hotels — Hotels that have a pool and where kids stay free are marked as KidStops.

•	Restaurants — Restaurants that offer a children's menu are marked as KidStops.

You can find KidStops by selecting the KidStops option in the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, or by selecting KidStops as an option in a Preferences filter.

The Parent's Corner button on the Guides screen provides other resources for traveling with children:

•	KidStops — click to search for kid-friendly attractions in the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box.

•	Take-Along Activities — click to print games and a travel journal that you can take on your trip.

•	Don’t Forget — click to view a list of things you may want to bring on your trip.

•	Parents’ Corner Online — click to go to the Rand McNally Online Web site created especially for the family that travels.


Parents Corner
Parents’ Corner

TripMaker's Parents’ Corner features can make traveling with kids easier and more fun.  You can:

•	find attraction listings that are best for kids

•	print a set of take-along activities

•	review a checklist of travel needs

•	go to Parents’ Corner Online for timely suggestions on traveling with kids

To find attraction listings that are best for kids:

1.	From the Tools menu, choose Parents’ Corner.

2.	On the Parents’ Corner menu, choose Kidstops to display the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, where you can browse available attractions.  Remember to select the KidStops check box.

To print a set of take-along activities:

1.	On the Parents’ Corner menu, choose Take-Along Activities.

2.	Choose the options you want to print, including games and a travel journal just for kids.

To review a checklist of travel needs:

•	On the Parents’ Corner menu, choose Don’t Forget.

To go to Parents’ Corner Online:

1.	Choose Parents’ Corner Online.

2.	Follow the directions online.

Notes

Parents’ Corner Online requires that you have access to the Internet.


Getaways

Getaways is a set of one hundred preplanned vacations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You can find Getaways in the region you are interested in, then read a lively description of every stop in the tour. You can turn a Getaway into a new trip or simply add the icons for the Getaway stopovers to your map.

There are two basic types of Getaways:

Day Trips

A Day Trip is designed to provide a single day's worth of activities, and can be easily scheduled to begin in the morning and end by early to mid-evening.

Weekend Getaways

A Weekend Getaway is designed to offer two to three days worth of fun and interesting travel suggestions, including overnight accommodations.

Using Getaways

To start using Getaways, click the Getaways button on the Guides screen.  Or, choose Getaways in the Explorer Guide.

Notes

If you use the RoadSense feature after planning a trip that includes a Getaway, it is recommended that you have RoadSense display any road conditions it finds on the map, rather than reroute you.


Avoid Segments dialog box

You can mark a segment of road to be avoided.  TripMaker will try to plan around the segment when plotting your route.  This is especially useful when you know there is road construction in an area.

To avoid a segment:

1.	Click the arrow on the label of the road segment you want to avoid.

2.	From the drop-down menu, choose Avoid Segment.

3.	If more than one location is listed in the From list, select the location at one end of the segment you want to avoid.

4.	If more than one location is listed in the To list, select the location at the other end of the segment.

5.	Click OK.

The segment of road to be avoided is displayed in red.

Notes

You can have TripMaker automatically route around current road construction and other road problems.  On the Directions tab of the itinerary, click the RoadSense button and follow the onscreen instructions.  TripMaker will find construction information for your route and show you how it affects your trip.  All online updates require that you have access to the Internet.

Once a segment is marked to be avoided, TripMaker will create an itinerary that does not use that segment of road unless a destination or stopover is located directly on that segment.

If you mark a segment that is already part of your current trip, TripMaker will recalculate your route if you have auto recalculation on.

If you select a segment that has already been marked to be avoided and choose Avoid Segment from the drop-down menu, the Segment Selection dialog box appears.  You can then choose to expand the avoided segment of road, or reset it so that the segment is no longer avoided.


Car Rental Reservations dialog box

You can add car reservations directly from your itinerary.  You can:

•	enter a car rental reservation

•	delete a car rental reservation

To enter a car rental reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Choose Add a Car Rental and click the Add button.

3.	Click the Type in reservation button.

4.	Enter the specifics of your car rental.  You only need to add the information you want included in your itinerary.

5.	Click OK.

To delete a car rental reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Select the car rental reservation you want to delete and click the Delete button.

The reservation is removed from your itinerary.

Notes

Important:  Deleting a reservation from your TripMaker itinerary does not cancel the reservation online or with any travel agency you may have used to make the reservation.  You MUST cancel the reservation with the agency, online, or through your travel agent.

TripMaker can use the values in the Rate per day, Rate per mile, and Free miles fields when calculating the costs of your trip.

If you have access to the Internet, you can make reservations online at the Rand McNally Online Web site.


Exit Services dialog box

When you choose to schedule regular pit stops, you can specify the types of services you want to find at your scheduled breaks.  You can

•	select exits with specific restaurant chains

•	select exits with specific types of gas and gas station chains

•	select exits with other types of services

If you are not already in the Exit Services dialog box, on the Pit Stops section of the Modify Trip dialog box, click the Select Exit Services button, and then click the Show exits with ALL of the selected services option at the top of the Exit Services dialog box.

To select exits with specific restaurant chains:

1.	Click the Restaurants check box.

2.	In the list of restaurants, click on the names of restaurants where you would like to stop.

3.	If you are interested in stopping at restaurants with play areas, click the play areas check box.

To select exits with specific types of gas and gas station chains:

1.	Click the Gas check box.

2.	In the list of gas stations, select all of the gas station chains you are interested in.

3.	If you are interested in diesel fuel or LP gas, click the appropriate check box.

To select exits with other types of services:

1.	In the Other Services section of the dialog box, click on the other services that you would like to find at exits.

2.	When you have finished making choices in the Exit Services filter, click OK.

Notes

TripMaker will try to find exits with the services you specify and include these in your itinerary as Pit stops.  If TripMaker cannot find an exit with the specified services, it will include an exit with any services in your itinerary as a Driving Break.  If TripMaker cannot find an exit with any services at the time you are scheduled to take a break, it will also place a Driving Break in your itinerary.


Tips: Exit Services dialog box

TripMaker will suggest the exit that has the most restaurants from the specified chains within the number of miles you are willing to drive.  In some areas, there may be no available exits that have all of the services you specify.

TripMaker will suggest the exit that has the most gas stations from the specified chains within the number of miles you are willing to drive.  In some areas, there may be no available exits that have all of the services you specify.


Flight Reservations dialog box

You can add flight reservations directly from your itinerary.  You can:

•	make flight reservations online

•	enter a flight reservation

•	delete a flight reservation

To make flight reservations online:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Choose Add a Flight and click the Add button.

3.	In the Flight Reservations dialog box, click the Reservations Online button.

4.	Follow the directions at the online reservation site.

To enter a flight reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Choose Add a Flight Reservation and click the Add button.

3.	Click the Type in reservation button.

4.	Enter the specifics of your flight reservation.  You only need to add the information you want included in your itinerary.

5.	If the flight is non-stop, click the Nonstop check box.

6.	Click OK.

To delete a flight reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Select the flight reservation you want to delete and click the Delete button.

The reservation is removed from your itinerary.

Notes

Important:  Deleting a reservation from your TripMaker itinerary does not cancel the reservation online or with any travel agency you may have used to make the reservation.  You MUST cancel the reservation with the agency, online, or through your travel agent.

TripMaker can use the value in the Rate field when calculating the costs of your trip.

If you do not have access to the internet, you cannot make reservations online.


Getaways: Welcome

Getaways is a set of over one hundred preplanned vacations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. You can find Getaways in the region you are interested in, then read a lively description of every stop in the tour.  You can turn a Getaway into a new trip or simply add the icons for the Getaway stopovers to your map.

There are two basic types of Getaways:

Day Trips

A Day Trip is designed to provide a single day's worth of activities, and can be easily scheduled to begin in the morning and end by early to mid-evening.

Weekend Getaways

A Weekend Getaway is designed to offer two to three days worth of fun and interesting travel suggestions, including overnight accommodations.

To start Getaways:

1.	Click the Getaways button on the Guides screen.

OR

In the Explorer Guide, click the Getaways option.

2.	Click the Next button.  The Select Getaways step of Getaways appears.


Getaways: Select a Getaway

You can use this dialog box to browse through a list of Getaway titles. You can:

•	select the types of Getaways you want to view

•	select a location to find nearby Getaways

•	see where a Getaway is located on the map

•	view the description for any Getaway in the list

To select the types of Getaways you want to view:

•	Click the check box next to each type of Getaway you want to view in the list.  A check mark means Getaways of that type will be included in the list.

To select a location to find nearby Getaways:

•	From the Near drop-down list, select a location.

OR

Click the Find New Location button and type in the name of a new location.

To see where a Getaway is located on the map:

•	Click a title in the list.   The map in the dialog box displays the location of the Getaway.

To view the description for any Getaway in the list:

1.	Click a title in the list.

2.	Click the Next button.


Tips: Getaways: Select Getaways

Double-click a title in the list to immediately display the description without clicking the Next button.


Getaways: Description

You can read descriptive information about the Getaway you selected. You can:

•	read the Getaway Overview

•	read about the individual stops in the Getaway

•	find more information about the Getaway online

•	choose this Getaway

To read the Getaway Overview:

The Overview is the first section of the Getaway narrative. If it is not visible in the text box, click on the Getaway title at the top of the stopover list or scroll back to the top of the narrative.

To read about the individual stops within the Getaway:

•	Click on a location in the list to display a description of that stop.  The icon on the map representing the selected stop is highlighted.

To find more information about the Getaway online:

•	Click the More Info Online button.

To choose this Getaway to add to your trip or use as a new trip:

•	Click the Next button.

Notes

To find more information about a Getaway online requires that you have access to the Internet.


Tips: Getaways: Description

You can also use the scroll bars to read the entire tour description or to scroll to a particular stop.  If you click on the orange icon next to the stop, the name is highlighted in the list and the icon is highlighted on the map.


Getaways: Options

You can use this dialog box to save a Getaway in one of several ways. You can:

•	print the Getaway narrative

•	display labels for the individual stops in the Getaway on your map (this lets you add the Getaway stops to an existing trip)

•	create a new trip out of the selected Getaway

To print the Getaway narrative:

1.	Click the Print button.  A message appears informing you that the Getaway has been sent to the printer.

2.	Click OK.

To display labels for the individual stops on your map:

•	Click the Show on Map button.

To create a new trip out of the selected Getaway:

•	Click the Make New Trip button.

Notes

If you use the RoadSense feature after planning a trip that includes a Getaway, it is recommended that you have RoadSense display any road conditions it finds on the map, rather than reroute you.


Getaways: On the map

Once you've displayed the labels for the Getaway stops on your map, you can choose which stops you want to add to your trip. You can:

•	add Getaway stops to a trip

•	create a detailed itinerary using the Modify Trip dialog box

To add Getaway stops to a trip:

1.	Select the label for a Getaway stop.

2.	From the drop-down menu, choose Set as Origin, Set as Destination, or Add as Stopover to add the stop to your trip.

3.	When you have added all of the stops you want, choose Calculate Route from the Trip menu to calculate your trip.

To create a detailed itinerary using the Modify Trip dialog box:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button.

2.	Click one of the following buttons in the Modify Trip dialog box to enter or modify specific trip elements:

•	Origin/Destination

•	Stopovers

•	Routing Preferences

•	Dates

•	Driving Speeds/Times

•	Costs

•	Pit Stops

3.	As you finish entering information for specific trip elements, click OK to save the information.

4.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button to add all of the new specifications into your trip.


GPS Communications Parameters dialog box

If you have a NMEA (2.0) or Sony/Etak device and have selected the unit in the Settings window, TripMaker will perform an automatic configuration.  If that fails to find your unit, or you have another type of unit, you must manually set up your GPS communication parameters correctly to work with your GPS receiver.

To set your GPS Communication Parameters:

1.	From the GPS menu, choose Settings.

2.	On the GPS Parameters dialog box, click the Communications button.

3.	Choose the correct COM Port, Baud Rate, Parity, Data Bits, and Stop Bits for your receiver.

4.	To reset to the default settings provided by TripMaker, click the Default Values button.

5.	Click OK to save your settings.


Tips:  GPS Communication Parameters dialog box

The default settings are the ones typically used by GPS receivers.   If your GPS receiver does not work with these settings, you may need to consult your receiver documentation to find the correct settings.


GPS Parameters dialog box

You need to set up your GPS parameters correctly to work with your GPS receiver. TripMaker will display the GPS Parameters dialog box if it can't automatically set your parameters for you. In addition, you can use this dialog box to select a GPS mode and to change your screen display.

To set your GPS receiver type:

•	In the GPS Type drop-down list, choose the correct GPS type for your receiver. Most receivers are compatible with NMEA0183 2.0. You may need to consult your receiver documentation to find out how to set your GPS receiver to this mode, or call the manufacturer for guidance.

To set your GPS Communication Parameters:

•	Click the Communications button to go to the GPS Communications Parameters dialog box.

To select a recording mode:

1.	Click the Monitor option button to track your current location with an icon on the map.

OR

Click the Monitor and Record option button. This option tracks your current location and records your GPS route for future playback.

If you select this option, click the Select File button and enter the name of the file you want to record to in the Save As dialog box. (Note: If you do not enter a file name, one will be automatically created for you. This permits "quick recording" on the road; just press the F9 key and GPS will start and record.)

2.	Click OK.

3.	To start monitoring and recording, from the GPS menu choose Start.

4.	To stop monitoring and recording, from the GPS menu choose Stop.

To use Playback mode:

1.	Click the Playback option button. This option allows you to play back a GPS route that you have previously recorded.

2.	Click the Select File button and select the name of the file you want to play back. GPS recordings have an extension of .NME.

3.	In the Replay speed box, select a number to determine how fast your route will play back. For example, '2x' means that your route will play back at twice the speed at which it was recorded.

4.	To have the recording repeat continuously, check the Repeat playback when done check box.

5.	Click OK.

6.	To start the playback, from the GPS menu choose Playback.

7.	To stop the playback, from the GPS menu choose Stop.

To use GPS to monitor your speed:

•	You can use GPS to warn you if you exceed a speed that you designate. To do so, place a check in the Warn me if I exceed check box, and enter the speed at which you want to be alerted. When GPS is running, and you exceed the speed entered, a warning will sound.


GPS views

You can select one of four available GPS views for monitoring and playing back GPS information:

•	Navigator view has two components: one side of the screen displays the map with an icon that tracks the current position of your vehicle, the other side displays information about your current location and heading based on the GPS signal.

•	EZ view shows a full-screen set of dials and gauges that provide information about your direction, speed, distance traveled, and more.

•	Kids' View is a GPS screen for kids, including an "Are we there yet?" section that tells them how far it is to their destination, and a selection of icons that they can choose to track their GPS position on the map.

•	Map view shows a full-screen view of the map with an icon that tracks the current position of your vehicle.


Tips:  GPS Parameters dialog box

You can use the following function keys when recording a GPS trail:

F9	Starts the GPS session and automatically creates a log file based on the current date.
F10	Closes the GPS session
F4	Zooms in while the GPS session is active.
F5	Zooms out while the GPS session is active.


Navigator View

Click on an area of the GPS Navigator View below for a description of the information it contains.

Note

The location shown in the Nearest Point of Interest field in the Navigator view and the We are Near field in the Kids' View is based on a search of all of the categories that are currently displayed on your map. You can change the types of locations that are displayed in these fields by changing your selection in the Map Options dialog.


EZ View

Click on an area of the GPS EZ below for a description of the information it contains.


Speed

Displays the speed you are currently traveling based on satellite readings. The Avg. field shows the average of your speeds since the GPS receiver was turned on.


Altitude

Displays your current altitude as a number at the bottom of the scale. Your approximate altitude is also indicated by the section that is lit up on the altitude scale. The scale represents 1000 feet increments. You will need to be tuned into at least five satellites in order to receive an accurate altitude reading. GPS accuracy at best is plus or minus 100 meters horizontally and plus or minus 150 meters vertically.


Satellite

Displays the strength of all satellites that your GPS receiver is currently tuned into. You will need to be tuned into four satellites to receive an accurate location reading. The light at the top indicates whether there is an adequate number of good satellites.


GPS Time

Displays the current time with extreme accuracy, based on the atomic clocks on the sending satellites.


Nearest Point of Interest

Displays the name of and distance to the nearest Point of Interest within the map view displayed on your screen. This field will only show points of interest that belong to categories that are currently displayed on the map.


Compass

Displays the current direction in which you are travelling.The icon in the middle of the compass represents your vehicle. The pointer points to the directions in which you are travelling. And the dot represents your destination.

The dot is green when you are moving and turns red if you are stopped. When you near your destination, the dot will jump out to the edge of the compass and turn yellow. The circles on the compass then represent smaller distances, so that you can track your location more precisely as you get closer.


Destination

If you have calculated a trip, this displays the name of your destination.


Distance

Displays the current distance from your destination.


Est. Time to

Displays the estimated time to your destination, based on your current rate of travel.


Sunrise and Sunset

Displays the time of sunrise and sunset for the current day.


Compass

Displays the current direction of travel.


Odometer

The distance traveled since the GPS receiver was turned on.


Guides screen

You can go to the Guides screen by pressing the Guides button on the main map view. From the Guides screen you can:

•	start one of the TripMaker Guides

•	start the tutorial

•	open the Getaways feature

To start one of the TripMaker Guides:

•	Click the button for the Guide you want to use.  Each Guide walks you through a process one step at a time.

To start the tutorial:

•	Click the Tutorials button and follow the online directions.

To use TripMaker's Getaways feature:

•	Click the Getaways button and follow the directions.


Hotel Preferences (Mobil Guide) dialog box

You can specify the types of hotels that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only hotels with ALL the following features you will only see hotels that meet all of your requirements.  If no hotels appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.  You can:

•	filter hotels

•	include all hotels

To filter hotels:

1.	Choose the Amenities you want to find by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Choose the Ratings you want:

•	To include only hotels with a Mobil Good Value Mark, click the check box.

•	Choose the rating level you want by selecting the appropriate number of stars from the list, or choose All.

4.	Under Pricing:

•	To set no dollar limit to the cost of the hotel room, select Any in the drop-down list.

OR

•	Select one of the expense categories from the drop-down list to view only hotels in that category.

5.	Click OK.

To include all hotels:

•	Click the All hotels option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Hotel Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Hotel Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest amenities you require at a hotel you will get the widest list of available hotels.  Once you have seen the list of hotels that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional amenities in this dialog box and search again.


Hotel Reservations dialog box

You can add hotel reservations directly from your itinerary.  You can:

•	make hotel reservations online

•	enter a hotel reservation

•	delete a hotel reservation

To make hotel reservations online:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Choose Add a Hotel and click the Add button.

3.	In the Hotel Reservations dialog box, click the Reservations Online button.

4.	Follow the directions at the online reservation site.

To enter a hotel reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Choose Add a Hotel Reservation and click the Add button.

3.	Click the Type in reservation button.

4.	Enter the specifics of your hotel reservation.  You only need to add the information you want included in your itinerary.

5.	If you have guaranteed the hotel reservation to your credit card, click the Guaranteed to Credit Card check box.

6.	Click OK.

To delete a hotel reservation:

1.	On the itinerary, click the Reservations tab.

2.	Select the hotel reservation you want to delete and click the Delete button.

The reservation is removed from your itinerary.

Notes

Important:  Deleting a reservation from your TripMaker itinerary does not cancel the reservation online or with any travel agency you may have used to make the reservation.  You MUST cancel the reservation with the agency, online, or through your travel agent.

TripMaker can use the values in the Rate and Number of Nights fields when calculating the costs of your trip.

If you do not have access to the internet, you cannot make reservations online.


Itinerary: Costs tab

The itinerary is updated whenever you calculate your route.  There are three tabs:  Directions, Reservations, and Costs.  You can use one or all of these to manage and review the details of your trip.  On the Costs tab you can:

•	enter or edit daily costs

•	compare costs for an alternate route

•	view budget tips at Rand McNally Online

To enter or edit daily costs:

1.	On the Costs tab, select a budget item for the day you want to update and click the Edit button.

2.	Make changes to any of the budget items in the Daily Costs dialog box or the Costs section of the Modify Trip dialog box.

3.	Click OK.

To compare costs for an alternative route:

1.	Click the Compare button before you select any budget items.

2.	In the Compare Trip dialog box, choose an alternate route.

3.	Compare the information on the Costs tab of the new trip to the Costs tab of your original trip.

To view a customized Web page at Rand McNally Online:

1.	Click the Online Bargains button.

2.	Confirm that you want to access the Internet by clicking the Yes button.

3.	On Rand McNally home page, click Smart Tips.

Notes

When you are viewing the Map/Itinerary split, you can change the width of the itinerary by moving the right hand side of the itinerary.

TripMaker well automatically create cost estimates for your trip if you have entered your target budget amounts in the Costs section of the Modify Trip dialog box.


Itinerary: Directions tab

The itinerary is updated whenever you calculate your route.  There are three tabs:  Directions, Reservations, and Costs.  You can use one or all of these to manage and review the details of your trip.  On the Directions tab you can:

•	view the itinerary

•	locate route segments in the itinerary on the map

•	find attractions near a location or highway segment

•	avoid road delays and hazards with the RoadSense feature

•	find hotels, cities and campgrounds near to where your driving day ends

•	locate interstate exits with RV amenities and services

To open and close the itinerary:

•	Click the Itinerary button.

To locate route segments in the itinerary on the map:

•	On the Directions tab, click once on a road segment in the itinerary.  The segment is highlighted on the map.

OR

Double-click on a road segment in the itinerary.  The map zooms to that segment.

To find attractions near a location or highway segment:

1.	Select a location or highway segment.

2.	Click the Along the Way button.

To avoid road delays and hazards with the RoadSense feature:

•	Click the RoadSense button and follow the on-screen directions.

To find hotels, cities and campgrounds near to where your driving day ends:

•	Click the End of Day button

To locate interstate exits with RV amenities and services:

•	Click the RV button

Notes

When you are viewing the Map/Itinerary split, you can change the width of the itinerary by moving the right hand side of the itinerary.


Itinerary: Reservations tab

The itinerary is updated whenever you calculate your route.  There are three tabs:  Directions, Reservations, and Costs.  You can use one or all of these to manage and review the details of your trip.  On the Reservations tab you can add or edit a flight, car, or hotel reservation.

To add or edit a flight, car, or hotel reservation:

•	To add a flight reservation:

•	To add a car reservation:

•	To add a hotel reservation:

Notes

When you are viewing the Map/Itinerary split, you can change the width of the itinerary by moving the right hand side of the itinerary.


Map Options dialog box

There are many ways you can customize TripMaker to make trip planning faster and more personal.  The Map Options dialog box lets you control which attraction and accommodation icons are displayed on the map.  It also has buttons that take you to other customization options.  You can:

•	choose the categories of attractions displayed on the map

•	select more specific choices for the attractions in categories displayed in blue

•	choose which map elements are displayed on the map

•	create a personal profile

•	choose the program options you prefer

To choose the categories of attractions displayed on the map:

1.	Click the Map Options button on the toolbar.

2.	Remove the check mark from any category you do not want to display.  Only those categories that are checked will be displayed.

3.	When you have selected the categories you want, click OK.

To select more specific choices for the attractions in categories displayed in blue:

1.	Click the Display more specific selections check box.

2.	Select one of the categories displayed in blue.  The category must be checked for the appropriate Preferences dialog box to appear.

3.	Specify your preferences in the dialog box that appears:

•	Camping Preferences

•	Downhill Skiing Preferences

•	Hotel Preferences

•	Hotel Preferences for Mobil Guide hotels

•	Restaurant Preferences for Mobil Guide restaurants

•	Restaurant Preferences

•	Tennis and Golf Preferences

•	Exit Services Preferences

4.	When you have selected all the categories you want and have identified your preferences, click OK in the Map Options dialog box.

To choose which map elements are displayed on the map:

1.	Click the Map Elements button.

2.	In the Display Map Elements dialog box, choose the map elements you want displayed.

To create a personal profile:

•	Click the Personal Profile button and follow the directions of the Personal Profile Guide.

To choose the program options you prefer:

1.	Click the Program Options button.

2.	Click the appropriate tab and choose the program options you want to use:

•	Units of Measure

•	Atlas Edition

•	Calculation

•	General

Notes

If you specify attraction preferences from the Map Options dialog box, you do not change any preferences you've specified in the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box.


Modify Trip dialog box

The Modify Trip dialog box lets you enter or modify the trip elements in a trip.

To enter or modify trip elements:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar.

2.	Click one of the following buttons to enter or modify specific trip elements:

•	Origin/Destination

•	Stopovers

•	Routing Preferences

•	Dates

•	Driving Speeds/Times

•	Costs

•	Pit Stops

3.	As you finish entering information for specific trip elements, click OK to save the information.

4.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button to add all of the new specifications into your trip.


Modify Trip dialog box: Pit Stops

The Pit Stops section of the Modify Trip dialog box lets you add breaks to your travel day.  If you plan to specify pit stops and End of Day choices, you should schedule your pit stops first.

To set regular breaks:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Pit Stops section.

2.	Click the Break my trip every check box and enter the number of hours and minutes between breaks.

3.	Enter how many minutes you want each break to last in the Duration of break field.

4.	To have specific services available when you break:

•	Click the Define the exit services you prefer check box.

•	Enter the number of extra minutes you're willing to drive to find the services you select.

•	Click the Select Exit Services button and specify the services you want in the Exit Services dialog box.

5.	Click OK to close the Exit Services dialog box, and click OK again to save your changes.

6.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

7.	When you reopen the Pit Stops section of the Modify Trip dialog box, the exits that have been selected will be listed.  You can select an exit and click the More Info button to find out what services are available at that exit.  Your pit stops are also included in the itinerary for your trip.

Notes

Pit stops are an optional trip element.

TripMaker will try to find exits with the services you specify and include these in your itinerary as Pit stops.  If TripMaker cannot find an exit with the specified services, it will include an exit with any services in your itinerary as a Pit stop.  If TripMaker cannot find an exit with any services at the time you are scheduled to take a break, it will place a Driving Break in your itinerary.


Modify Trip dialog box: Routing Preferences

The Routing Preferences section of the Modify Trip dialog box helps you the control the length of your trip by selecting routing preferences for each segment of the trip.  You can also specify road options that TripMaker uses to choose types of roads when calculating routes.  You can:

•	change the routing choice for one segment of a trip at a time

•	change the routing choice for all segments to one type

•	specify your road options

•	add a flight as a trip segment

To change the routing choice for one segment of a trip:

1.	Click the Modify Trip button on the toolbar and select the Routing Preferences section.

2.	Select the segment whose route type you want to change.

3.	Click one of the Change Type option buttons.

4.	When you have changed the route type for all the segments you want to change, click OK.

5.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To change the routing choice for all segments to one type:

1.	Click one of the Change Type option buttons.

2.	Click the Apply to All button, and then click OK.

3.	When you have finished entering or modifying these and other trip details, click the Calculate Route button.

To specify road options:

•	Click the Custom Road Options button and choose the types of roads you prefer and the types of roads you dislike.

To add a flight as a trip segment:

1.	Select the segment you want to add as a flight.

2.	Click the Flight option button.

Notes

If you have loaded a personal profile, the route type specified in the profile is filled in for all segments.  Otherwise, TripMaker uses the standard default of Quickest.

Individual routing preferences are an optional trip element.

The quickest route is not always the shortest in miles.


New Notebook dialog box

Use this dialog box to provide a name for a new notebook.

To create a new notebook:

1.	Click the Notebook button on the lower toolbar.

2.	Select New Notebook.

3.	Enter a name for the new notebook.

4.	Click OK.


Creating a travel notebook

You can add information to a notebook as a convenient way to store map views and save articles about attractions.

To create or open a notebook.

1.	Click the Notebook button at the bottom of the TripMaker window and select Show Notebook.

2.	In the Notebook dialog box, click the New Notebook button to create a new notebook.  Click the Open Notebook button to open an existing notebook.

3.	After naming your new notebook or selecting an existing one, close the Notebook dialog box.

4.	The notebook you have most recently created or opened becomes your current notebook, and any information you save is added to it.

To add information to the current notebook:

1.	To save the current map view, click on the Notebook button at the bottom of the TripMaker window and choose Add to Notebook.

2.	To save an article, click on the Add to Notebook button at the bottom of the screen displaying the article.

To display information included in a notebook:

1.	In the Notebook dialog box, select the item you want to display.

2.	Click the Show Item button.

To print information from a notebook :

1.	In the Notebook dialog box, select the item you want to print.

2.	Click the Show Item button.

3.	To print a map view, use the Current Trip option from the Print dialog box.

4.	To print an article, choose the Print option from the article viewer.

To delete information from a notebook:

1.	In the Notebook dialog box, select the item you want to delete.

2.	Click the Delete Item button.


Online Updates dialog box

In addition to all the detailed information on the TripMaker CD-ROM, you have access to continuously updated information through Rand McNally Online.  The Online Updates dialog box provides you with shortcuts to three helpful areas right from the itinerary.  You can:

•	view a Web page at Rand McNally Online customized for your trip

•	display a current weather map

To view a Web page at Rand McNally Online customized for your trip:

1.	On the Trip menu, select Online Updates.

2.	In the Online Updates dialog box, click the Trip Update option button and click OK.

3.	Follow the online directions from Rand McNally Online.

To display a current weather map:

1.	In the Online Updates dialog box, click the Display Weather Map option button and click OK.

2.	Follow the online directions from Rand McNally Online.

Notes

All online updates require that you have access to the Internet.

For online updates on road construction use the RoadSense feature.


Open Notebook dialog box

Use this dialog box to open a notebook file.  You can open files you have saved, or files you have been sent by someone else using TripMaker.

To open a notebook file:

1.	Click the Notebook button on the lower toolbar.

2.	Select Open Notebook.

3.	Select the notebook file you want to open from the drop-down list.

4.	Click OK.


Restaurant Preferences (Mobil Guide) dialog box

You can specify the types of restaurants that are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists.  If you choose Only restaurants with ALL the following features you will only see restaurants that meet all of your requirements.  If no restaurants appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.  You can:

•	filter restaurants

•	include all restaurants

To filter restaurants:

1.	Choose the Amenities you want to find at a restaurant by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

2.	Under Type of Cuisine, click on each of the types you are interested in.

3.	Under Prices for Adult Dinner Entree:

•	To set no dollar limit to the cost of and entree, select Any in the drop-down list.

OR

•	Select one of the expense categories from the drop-down list to view only restaurants in that category.

3.	Click OK.

To include all restaurants:

•	Click the All restaurants option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the Restaurant Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the Restaurant Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest amenities you require at a restaurant you will get the widest list of available restaurants.  Once you have seen the list of restaurants that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional amenities in this dialog box and search again.


GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a system of 24 satellites that are used for navigation.  The GPS satellites, which are operated by the United States Department of Defense, send radio signals that can be received by GPS receivers on the ground.  The location of an object on the ground is determined by "triangulating" information from several satellites.  At least four satellites must be tuned into get an accurate GPS reading.


Pit Stops: definition
Pit Stops

TripMaker can help you schedule travel breaks (pit stops) at interstate exits.  You can specify the types of exit services you want to find for breaks, and how often you want to take a break.


Routing preferences: definition
Routing preferences

For each segment of your trip you can specify one of four routing preferences:

•	Quickest uses the fastest roads

•	Shortest uses the smallest number of miles

•	Scenic uses as many scenic routes as possible

•	Flight lets you designate a segment of your trip as a flight

Notes

The quickest route is not always the shortest in miles.

You cannot choose Flight as your default routing preference in your personal profile.  You can only assign Flight to a specific trip segment in the Routing Preferences section of the Modify Trip dialog box.


More Ways to use GPS

Read the information below for ideas about how to use GPS more often and more efficiently.

•	Did you know that you can use this GPS device and your laptop to track your location on an airplane or train? (Note: Check carrier regulations before doing so.) Passengers will get the best results on an airplane or train by holding the unit near the bottom center of the window, parallel to the ground.  In some cases, you may need to use a window on the opposite side of the airplane or train.

•	While GPS is active, you can zoom in and out, find places, or perform any other task.  You will find though, that if you select More Info for a location, the GPS Navigation panel will cover the description.   To change this, select the GPS menu, choose Display, then choose Map View.

•	Shortcut keys have been provided for easier use in a mobile environment:

•	F9/F10:  Start/Stop GPS.  To quickly record GPS trails, select the Monitor/Record option in the GPS Settings dialog box, but do not specify a file name.  Whenever you use the F9 shortcut, or the Start selection on the GPS menu, a new file name will automatically be generated.  The F10 shortcut will stop the recording and save the file.  The file name will be GPSxxyyyzzzz-hhmmss, where xx is the date, yyy is the month, zzzz is the year, and hhmmss is the time the trail was started, e.g., gps10dec1999-101511.

•	F4/F5:  Zoom in/out

•	F2: If you want to look at other places on the map, while continuing to record your GPS trail, use the F2 shortcut to turn GPS map centering off.  Use the F2 shortcut again to restart automatic GPS map centering.

•	Arrow keys:  Scroll around the map. (Note: if this doesn't appear to work, click the mouse in the map area to bring 'focus' to the map screen, instead of the GPS screen).


Trip elements

A trip must have an origin and a destination, but there are many other elements you can include.  The following list shows all the possible elements in a trip.

Origin

Destination

Length of stay

Stopovers

Routing preferences

Dates

Driving speeds and times

Costs

Pit Stops (breaks)


Setting your GPS receiver type

You need to set up your GPS parameters correctly to work with your GPS receiver.  TripMaker will display the GPS Parameters dialog box if it can't automatically set your parameters for you.

To set your GPS receiver type:

1.	From the GPS menu, choose Settings.

2.	Choose the correct GPS type for your receiver.  Most receivers are compatible with NMEA0183 2.0.

3.	If you have already set up your Communications Parameters, click OK.

Notes

Most receivers are compatible with the type NMEA0183.  You may need to consult your receiver documentation to find out how to set your GPS receiver to this mode, or call the manufacturer for guidance.


Using TripMaker with the PalmPilot or Windows CE devices
Using TripMaker with PalmPilot™ or Windows CE devices

You can transfer your TripMaker itinerary, plus flight, hotel, and car rental reservations to a PalmPilot™, Palm III, or Windows CE PDA for handy reference. You can:

•	send the itinerary and reservations from TripMaker to a PDA

•	view and edit your itinerary and reservations on a PalmPilot

•	view and edit your itinerary and reservations on a Windows CE device

To send the itinerary and reservations from TripMaker to a PDA:

1.	Create and save your trip and reservations in TripMaker.

2.	On the TripMaker File menu, select Send to PalmPilot/Window CE.

3.	The next time you synchronize your PDA with your computer, the information will be transferred to your PDA.  On some Windows CE devices, depending on the version of CE and your synchronization options, you may need to manually copy your trip information to the CE device.  Consult your CE manual for further instructions.

To view and edit your itinerary and reservations on a PalmPilot:

1.	Within the PalmPilot Applications screen, choose Trip Notes. A list of your saved trips appears on the Trips screen.

2.	Choose the Details button to see a trip summary. Press Done to return to the Trips screen.

3.	Select a route on the Trips screen. The PalmPilot will display your itinerary for the selected route.

4.	On the Itinerary screen, select a trip segment to view the direction, distance, time, and Rand McNally atlas page associated with that segment.

5.	At the bottom of the Itinerary screen, select the Flight, Car, or Hotel to view reservations.

6.	On the reservations screen, select a reservation to see its details.

To view and edit your itinerary and reservations on a Windows CE device:

Windows CE 2.0

•	For most HPC devices, find the Synchronized Files folder.  This is usually located within the My Documents folder.  You can then open the Trip, Car, Hotel, and Flight files.

•	For palm-sized CE devices, select Start / Programs / Rand McNally / TripNote.

Windows CE 1.0

•	You may need to manually copy the Trip, Car, Hotel, and Flight files from the desktop computer to your handheld device.  Please consult your Windows CE manual.

Notes

If you like, you can edit the information in Trip Notes.  However, the changes will not be sent back to TripMaker on your desktop.

As noted on the box, Trip Notes is compatible with the PalmPilot and Palm III.  If you wish to use it with a Palm 1000 or 5000, you will need to upgrade your unit to Pilot OS version 2.0.


Pit Stops Warning dialog box

When you schedule pit stops, the time for each pit stop is added to your trip. This means that you will reach any scheduled stopover, end-of-day stopover, or destination later. If you schedule end-of-day locations before scheduling pit stops, the added time may mean that you reach an end-of-day location after the hour you have said you want to stop driving each day. When this happens you can make the following choices in this dialog box:

Schedule pit stops and remove previous end-of-day choices: Click to remove any end-of-day choices you have made and schedule the pit stops you have selected. You will need to select new end-of-day stopovers.

Continue with all my current choices: Click to schedule the pit stops you have selected and leave your current end-of-day choices in place. You may need to use the Modify Trip: Driving Speeds/Time dialog box to extend the length of your driving day.

Cancel pit stop changes: Click to cancel the pit stop request you have made and leave your current end-of-day choices in place.


RV Travel with TripMaker

TripMaker Deluxe 2000 includes the following new features that make RV travel easier:

RV Exits

Find exits along U.S. interstates that offer amenities and services specifically for the RV traveler.

•	To view RV Exits on the map, go to the Map Options dialog box and select RV Exits.

•	To find RV Exits near a specific location or along your route, go to the Find: Category/Area dialog box and select RV Exits.

•	To find RV Exits near a road segment in your itinerary, click on a line in the itinerary, then click the Along the Way button at the bottom of the screen.

End of Day Campgrounds

Have TripMaker search for campgrounds to stay at when you end your driving day.

•	After creating your itinerary, click the End of Day button at the bottom of the screen to go to the End of Day Stopovers dialog box, where you can find campgrounds and hotels located near your stopping point.

Note

You can go quickly to any of the dialog boxes mentioned above by clicking the RV button at the bottom of your itinerary.


RV Exits Preferences

You can specify which RV Exits are displayed on the map or included in Category/Area lists. You can select exits with particular types of services or select all RV exits.

To select exits with particular types of services:

1.	Select the Only exits with ALL of the following features option button.

2.	Choose the RV amenities and services you want to find by clicking the appropriate check boxes.

3.	Click OK.

If no exits appear in your attractions lists, try specifying fewer features.

To include all RV exits:

•	Click the All exits option button and click OK.

Notes

If you fill out the RV Exits Preferences dialog box from the Map Options dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations are displayed on the map.  If you fill out the RV Exits Preferences dialog box from the Category/Area tab of the Find dialog box, your specifications determine only which locations appear in your list of attractions.

By choosing the fewest features you require at RV exits you will get the widest list of exits.  Once you have seen the list of exits that meet your minimum requirements, you can add additional features and search again.


The Rand McNally GPS Receiver

You may have purchased a Rand McNally GPS receiver with TripMaker Deluxe 2000. If you have questions about how to use the receiver, please go to www.randmcnally.com and consult the Product Support section for the most current information.

If you would like to purchase the Rand McNally GPS receiver to user with StreetFinder Deluxe 2000, go to www.randmcnally.com and select the Travel Store.


GPS - Troubleshooting
GPS – Troubleshooting

If:

A message appears saying that the software cannot find your GPS unit.

The GPS icon does not appear or appears in a previous location. Or, the blue navigator panel appears with no information.

On the GPS Navigator screen, the radar screen 'blip' displays in red.

•	This indicates that your ground speed is too slow for direction to be calculated accurately.

Note

You can use either StreetFinder Deluxe or TripMaker Deluxe with your GPS unit, but not both at the same time.


GPS Unit Not Found
GPS Receiver Not Found

If you get a message that the software cannot find your GPS unit, check the following:

1.	Are the cables plugged in firmly?

2.	Do you have the correct GPS settings?  To check, select the GPS menu and choose Settings.

•	The GPS type should read 'Rand McNally or other NMEA 2.0 device' if you have the following products:

•	TripMaker Deluxe or StreetFinder Deluxe purchased with the Rand McNally GPS unit

•	TripMaker Deluxe or StreetFinder Deluxe 1999 versions, with the update available at randmcnally.com installed.

•	TripMaker Deluxe or StreetFinder Deluxe versions after 1999.

•	The GPS type should be 'Other NMEA 2.0' if you have these products:

•	TripMaker Deluxe or StreetFinder Deluxe 1999 versions, with no update installed.

•	TripMaker Deluxe or StreetFinder Deluxe 1998 versions.

•	Other mapping software packages.

3.	Is other software running that is trying to access the same serial communications port you will be using for GPS?  (Note:  The RMC GPS device uses the round mouse port for power only, not for communications.)  You may need to temporarily disable programs such as HotSync for Palm OS devices, or Windows CE services.  To stop these programs, press Alt + Ctrl + Delete, select the program, and press the End Task button.  The next time you reboot, these programs will be active again.


GPS Information Does Not Appear

If the GPS icon does not appear showing your location on the map, or appears in a previous location. Or, if the blue navigator panel appears with no information.

1.	Does your GPS unit have a clear view of the sky?  Solid objects such as trees, buildings, bridges, car roofs, or metallic / reflective coatings on glass will block GPS signals.  However, non-reflective clear or tinted glass and cloth convertible tops are OK.

2.	Is this the first use of your GPS unit?  Or are you several hundred miles or more away from where it was last used?  In either case you should allow up to 10 minutes for your GPS device to automatically receive initialization information from the GPS satellites.  (You do not have to be standing still, but your receiver will need a clear view of the sky.)


Exporting Directions and Reservations to Windows CE devices
Exporting Directions and Reservations to Windows CE

You can transfer the address-to-address directions and flight, hotel, and car rental reservations that you have saved in a Trip Organizer file to a Windows CE PDA for handy reference. You can:

•	send directions and reservations from StreetFinder to a Windows CE device

•	view and edit directions and reservations on a Windows CE device

To send directions and reservations from StreetFinder to a Windows CE PDA:

1.	Create and save your address-to-address directions and reservations in the StreetFinder Trip Organizer.

2.	On the StreetFinder File menu, select Send to Windows CE.

3.	The next time you synchronize your PDA with your computer, the information will be transferred to your PDA.  On some Windows CE devices, depending on the version of CE and your synchronization options, you may need to manually copy your information to the CE device.  Consult your CE manual for further instructions.

To view and edit reservations on a Windows CE device:

•	Windows CE 2.0

•	For most HPC devices, find the Synchronized Files folder.  This is usually located within the My Documents folder.  You can then open the Trip, Car, Hotel, and Flight files.

•	For palm-sized CE devices, select Start / Programs / Rand McNally / TripNote.

•	Windows CE 1.0

•	You may need to manually copy the Trip, Car, Hotel, and Flight files from the desktop computer to your handheld device.  Please consult your Windows CE manual.

Notes

If you like, you can edit the information in Trip Notes.  However, the changes will not be sent back to StreetFinder on your desktop.


MapShots
MapShots for the Palm™ organizer

MapShots allows you to capture maps and directions on your desktop and download them to your Palm organizer. You can also download information about attractions, restaurants and hotels so that you can find these locations when viewing the map on your Palm organizer.

To use MapShots you must:

•	Install the MapShots application on your Palm organizer

•	Create and download the map content or directions that you want to view on your Palm organizer


Installing MapShots

The procedure for installing MapShots differs, depending on whether Palm™ Desktop software was present on your PC when you installed TripMaker Deluxe 2000.

If Palm Desktop software was present on your computer when you installed TripMaker Deluxe 2000:

If the TripMaker Deluxe 2000 installation program found Palm Desktop software on your computer, it placed a copy of the MapShots application (mapshots.prc) in your Palm Desktop Install Tool. MapShots will be installed on your Palm organizer the next time you HotSync.

If Palm Desktop software was not present on your computer when you installed TripMaker Deluxe 2000:

If your Palm Desktop software was installed on your computer after you installed TripMaker Deluxe 2000, follow these steps. Place the TripMaker disk in your CD ROM drive and find the mapshots.prc file. Double click on the mapshots.prc file to place a copy of the MapShots application in your Palm Desktop Install Tool. MapShots will be installed on your Palm organizer the next time you HotSync.


Downloading maps
Downloading Maps to the Palm Organizer

You can download two types of information to use with the MapShots application on your Palm™ organizer:

•	Your current map view, if it is within one of TripMaker's city inset maps

•	trip directions and a U.S. map

To download a map view within one of TripMaker's city inset maps:

1.	On the TripMaker desktop, zoom in on a city inset map (these are identified by a black rectangle on the map). You must be zoomed in to level 10 or higher to export the map view. You can check your zoom level with the Zoom level item on the View menu.

2.	Open labels on the TripMaker Deluxe screen will export as markers with your MapShots map. Open any labels you want to export as markers.

3.	Once you have specified the items to appear on your map, select the MapShots menu item to open the MapShots Export Guide, and follow the step-by-step instructions.

To download trip directions:

1.	Create a trip in TripMaker.

2.	Once you have created your directions, select the MapShots menu item to open the MapShots Export Guide, and follow the step-by-step instructions.


Select Map or Directions

There are two types of information that you can choose to export to your Palm™ organizer:

•	You can export the map view that is currently displayed on your screen if you are inside one of TripMaker's city inset maps.

•	You can export directions that you have created, along with a U.S. map that displays interstate highways.

To export the map view that is currently displayed on your screen:

•	Select the Export Current Map View option button. This option is available only if your current map view is inside a city inset map and you are zoomed in to level 10 or higher.

To export directions and a U.S. map:

•	Select the Export Directions option button.

Note

If you select the Export Directions option, your directions will export with a U.S. map that displays only U.S. interstates.  If you want to view directions with detailed street maps you can use MapShots with Rand McNally StreetFinder 2000 Deluxe. See the Rand McNally Travel Store at www.randmcnally.com for details.


Select Directions for Export

If you have chosen to export directions, this screen lists the sets of directions that are available in currently open trips. You can select the directions you wish to export or you can open a saved trip.

To select a set of directions to export:

•	Click on the directions you want to export in the list box.

To open a set of saved directions:

1.	Click the Select a Saved Trip button.

2.	Once you open the trip, the directions will appear in the Select an Open Trip list box.


Select Location Categories to Export

In the MapShots Export Guide, you can choose categories of location information to export with your map. When you are viewing a map on your Palm™ organizer you can use the Find feature to search for specific locations in your exported categories or you can display the exported categories on your MapShots map.

To select location categories to export:

•	Place a check next to each category you wish to export.


Name the Map

The Name the Map screen of the MapShots Export Guide gives you an estimate of the time it will take to create your map and how much memory your map will use on the Palm™ organizer. If you are exporting directions, a predefined U.S. map will export. You can also assign a name to your map, which will be used in the MapShots map selection list.

Check your memory:

You should check to see if you have the estimated amount of memory free. If you do not have enough memory, you have several options:

•	Free up memory on your Palm device by deleting other applications and/or data.

•	Choose a smaller map to export.

•	Choose fewer location categories for export.

Name your map:

•	Enter a name in the text box.

Note

You can change the name of the map at any time after you export it. In the MapShots application open the Map menu and choose Select from installed Maps. In the Installed Maps form, select the View Details option, then select a map. You can change the map name in the Map Details form.


Using MapShots

MapShots provides sophisticated electronic atlas functions on your Palm™ organizer. If you have downloaded a street-level map you can pan and zoom, search for addresses and named locations, and place and customize markers. If you have downloaded directions, you can view your directions and a U.S. map in MapShots.

For more information about using the MapShots application, choose a topic below:

•	Overview of the MapShots interface

•	Navigating the MapShots map

•	Finding specific locations on the map

•	Placing and managing custom map markers

•	Finding important locations quickly

•	Viewing directions

•	Managing maps and directions

Note

If you want to export maps that are not inside the TripMaker city inset maps, you can purchase Rand McNally's StreetFinder Deluxe 2000, with street-level detail for the entire U.S.. Go to www.randmcnally.com and see the Travel Store for details.


Overview of the MapShots interface

Click on the MapShots interface to learn what each tool does.


Navigating the MapShots map

MapShots provides flexible methods for panning and zooming.

Panning

You can pan the map with the Drag tool or with the Navigation tool.

	To use the Drag tool: 1. If the Drag tool is not currently selected, tap on the Tap tool to change modes.  2. Place your stylus on the map and drag to move the map.
	To use the Navigation tool:   1. Open the Navigation tool if it is not open already.  2. Tap on one of the points of the Navigation tool to move the map in that direction.
Zooming

You can zoom in and out on the map with the Zoom tool or the Area Zoom tool.

	To use the Zoom tool:   • Tap on the '+' or '-' sign to zoom in or out one level. Or • Tap on one of the lines between the '+' and '-' signs to zoom in or out multiple levels. Because you can download maps with different numbers of zoom levels (depending on the zoom level at which you downloaded the map), these lines are relative to the number of zoom levels available. Tap on the middle line to zoom halfway in..
	To use the Area Zoom tool:   1. Tap on the Area Zoom tool icon. 2. Place your stylus on the map and drag to draw a rectangle around the area you wish to zoom in on. 3. To zoom in further, tap on the icon again and draw another rectangle.
Notes

If you are zoomed in on the map and want to quickly zoom out as far as possible, open the Navigate menu and select Snap to Overview Map.


Displaying specific locations on the map
Finding specific locations on the map

You can use the selections on the MapShots Find menu to search for locations on the map.

To find a location:

1.	Tap the Find tool [image] to open the Find menu.

2.	Select one of the Find forms.

•	Find by address

•	Find by Name

•	Find a Restaurant

•	Find a Hotel

•	Find a POI

3.	After filling out the Find form, tap the Find button. The application will give you an error message if it cannot match your entry. In this case you should try entering less information; for example, enter 'Cen' rather than 'Central' and omit modifiers such as 'Avenue' or 'Street'.

4.	The application opens the Select a Result form, which displays a list of locations that may match your entry. Select the result you want to show on the map and tap the OK button.

5.	The application opens the Show on Map form.

•	Tap the OK button to display the location on the map.

6.	The location label appears without any marker. If you want the location to be marked on the map, click on the Details button and assign a marker to the location.

Note

The Select a Result form displays a Details button when a Mobil Travel Guide hotel or restaurant is selected. You can tap this button for more information about the selected location.

To find a name in your Palm organizer address book, the entry must have both name and address information.


Placing and managing custom map markers

You can identify a location on the MapShots map by placing a marker with a customized icon and label. Once you have placed markers on the map, you can find them, edit them, and categorize them using the Marker Manager.

What do you want to do?

•	Place a custom marker on the map

•	Find, edit, or categorize markers

Note

You can place markers on any street-level map exported from TripMaker, but not on the U.S. map.


Finding locations with Quick Zoom

You can use the MapShots Quick Zoom feature to find specific map markers quickly. You can tag any custom marker for Quick Zoom. Then, when you tap on the Quick Zoom tool, the map view will orient on these markers. This is useful if there are locations that you need to find frequently or if there is an area of the map that you want to be able to zoom to rapidly.

To tag a marker for Quick Zoom:

•	Place a check in the Include in Quick Zoom check box in the Marker Details form. You can open the Marker Details form from the Marker Manager or by tapping the Details button on a marker label.

To find markers tagged for Quick Zoom:

•	Tap the Quick Zoom tool.

Notes

The actual zoom level that is displayed when you use the Quick Zoom feature depends on how far apart the Quick Zoom markers are. If the markers are far apart, the application will have to zoom out in order to display a view that shows them at the same time.


Working with directions
Viewing directions

You can download directions that you have created in the TripMaker Deluxe and view them in MapShots. You can view your directions one line at a time or scroll through the entire list of directions. A map that displays U.S. interstates accompanies directions exported from TripMaker.

To open the directions screen:

Tap on the Text tool in the upper left corner of the map display.

To switch between the scrollable directions and the one-line directions:

Tap on the '+' or '-' icon in the lower right corner of the directions screen.

To return to the map:

Tap on the Map tool in the upper left corner of the directions screen.


Managing your maps

You can use the MapShots Map Selection form to select a map or directions to view, or to view and revise map details.

To select a different map or directions to view:

1.	On the Map menu, choose Select from installed maps.

2.	On the Map Selection form, select the View Map toggle.

3.	Tap on the name of the map or the set of directions you wish to view.

To view and revise map details

1.	On the Map Selection form, select the View Details toggle.

2.	Tap on the name of the map or set of directions whose details you wish to view.

3.	In the Map Details form you can change the item's name, check its size, delete it, or add a note.


Find by Address

Search for a street address (123 Main), a street (Main St.), or an intersection (Main St./Central St.). You can find addresses in any street-level maps you have exported, but not on the U.S. map.

For quicker data entry and better results, enter only part of street names and omit modifiers. For example, instead of '456 Central Ave.', enter '456 Cen'.


Find by Name

Search for a business name, a city name, a point of interest name, or a name in your Palm address book.


Find a Restaurant

Search for restaurants with selected types of cuisine in a specified area.


Find a hotel

Search for hotels in a specified area.


Find a Point of Interest

Search for points of interest in the categories you have downloaded within a specified area.


Placing a custom marker on the map

There are two ways to place a custom marker on the MapShots map: by placing a map marker with the Custom Marker tool or by placing a marker from a map label.

To place a marker with the Custom Marker tool:

1.	Zoom in to a level where local streets are displayed.

2.	Tap the Custom Marker tool.

3.	Tap on the the map location where you want the marker placed.

4.	After you tap, the Marker Details form will appear. Fill out the form and tap OK.

To place a marker from a map label:

1.	Find a location using one of the Find forms

2.	When you display the found location on the map, a label appears. Tap on the label's Details button and assign a marker icon and any other information you wish .

Note

Changing the information in the Marker Details form does not change any information in the MapShots database. Thus, if you find a restaurant named 'Pierre's' and you change the name field in the Marker Details form to read 'Wedding Reception,' you will still be able to search for Pierre's using the Find forms.


Using the Marker Manager

You can use the MapShots Marker Manager to find any custom marker you have placed on the map or to open the Marker Details form where you can edit, categorize, or delete a marker.

To open the Marker Manager:

•	On the Map menu, select Marker Manager.

To find a marker listed in the Marker Manager:

1.	Select the View Marker toggle.

2.	Select the Marker you want to view.

3.	Tap Done.

To edit, categorize, or delete a marker:

1.	Select the View Details toggle.

2.	Select the Marker you want to edit, categorize, or delete.

3.	Use the Marker Details form to make any changes that you want.

4.	You can use the category drop-down menu in the upper right corner of the screen to categorize markers using standard Palm OS categorization procedures.


Directions Tool

Use to go to a screen containing directions.

This tool only appears if you have downloaded directions.


Open/Close Button
Open/Close Arrow

Use to open and close the toolbar, allowing you to view more of the map.


Find Button
Find Tool

Use to search for addresses, named locations, hotels, restaurants, and names from your Palm organizer address book.

Tap on the tool to open the Find menu, where you can choose the type of search you want.


Custom Marker Tool

Use to place a customized marker and label on the map.

Tap on the tool, then tap on the map where you wish to place the marker. You must be zoomed in to a level where local roads are visible to use this tool.


Zoom Slider Tool

Use to zoom in and out on the map.

Tap on the '+' or the '-' to zoom in or out one level. Drag along the tool to zoom multiple levels.


Quick Zoom Tool

Use to quickly zoom to the markers you have tagged for Quick Zoom.

To tag markers for Quick Zoom, place a check in the Include in Quick Zoom check box in the Marker Details form, which you can access from a map label or from the marker Manager. Tap the Quick Zoom tool whenever you want to quickly reorient on these markers.


Area Zoom Tool

Use to zoom in on a specific area of the map.

Tap the tool, then place your stylus on the map and drag a rectangle around the area you want to zoom in on.


Navigation Tool

Use to move the map vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.

Tap on any point of the Navigation tool to move the map in that direction.


Drag Tool/Tap Tool

Toggles between Drag tool and the Tap tool.

When the Drag tool (the hand) is visible  you can place your stylus on the map and drag the map to a new position. When the Tap tool (the arrow) is visible you can tap on streets, city dots, and markers to open their labels.

Tap on the tool to change it from one mode to the other.


Map Scale

Shows the number of miles the scale bar represents at the current zoom level.

Use the Scale of Miles item on the Options menu to turn the map scale on or off.


Map History Tool

Use to page backwards and forwards through previous map views.

This is a quick way to return to a previous map view. Tap on the left arrow to go backwards through the views, and the right arrow to go forwards.

Use the Back/Forward item on the Options menu to turn this tool on or off.