MapSend Lite

Quick Reference*

* For Magellan eXploristTM 210, eXplorist 400, eXplorist 500,

eXplorist 600 and eXplorist XL GPS Receivers

2006 Thales Navigation, Inc. All rights reserved. The Magellan logo, Magellan, eXplorist and MapSend are trademarks of Thales Navigation, Inc.
 1
Introduction Overview

Magellan MapSend Lite version 2.0 is a freely licensed PC

application that offers a user a means to view and work with Chapter Contents:
maps that are usable on supported Magellan handheld GPS Introduction....................1
receivers. The Magellan MapSend Lite can:
Installation ......................2
Open maps that work with supported Magellan
First Time Use.................3
handheld GPS receivers. Maps must be in eXporist
format with an .imi extension. Maps loaded on the
PC using MapSend products are exempt from this restriction.
PC software maps (Magellan MapSend Topo, MapSend DirectRoute, etc.)
[Note: MapSend software needs to be fully installed for maps to be available to
MapSend Lite.]
Magellan MapSend products preloaded on SD cards (MapSend Topo Mexico,
Topo France, etc.)
MapSend BlueNav Charts
MapSend Lakes USA products
Detailed MapSend maps that have been loaded in the Magellan eXplorist.
Background maps preloaded in a Magellan eXplorist
Magellan Certified products created and distributed by third-parties.
Create, edit and visualize user data, such as waypoints, tracks, routes and geocaches.
Give access to utilities to convert user data between popular Magellan formats.
Offer a way to transfer user data between a PC and Magellan eXplorist. (User data
can also be transfered between a PC and Magellan Meridian and SporTrak GPS
receivers.)
Provide advanced search options to the user.
Give access to geocaching tools that include view, manage and add/edit geocaches as
well as a proximity search and GPX/LOC support.
Display topographic and 3-D information (when available from the uploaded map) in
an easy-to-view format.
Provide street routing capabilities (when a street routing data map has been
uploaded).
Load and save waypoints, routes and tracks in GPX format.
Note: Magellan MapSend Lite does not support the cutting and exporting of map regions.

Supported GPS Receivers

eXplorist 210
eXplorist 400 / 500 / 600
eXplorist XL

Introduction
 2
Introduction Overview

PC Requirements
Microsoft Windows 2000 and XP
Pentium 800MHz or better (or equivalent)
Minimum of 128 MB RAM
Minimum of 20 MB hard disk space
DirectX 8.0 compatible video card

Installation
Magellan MapSend Lite is downloadable from the Web free of charge for Magellan handheld
GPS receiver users. Set your browser to:

http://www.magellangps.com/support/mapsendlite/

1. Locate the link to download the application and follow the instructions provided to
download the installer to your PC.

2. Double click the icon for the Magellan MapSend Lite

Installer.

3. Click Next>

4. Read the license agreement. If you accept the

terms of the agreement click Yes.

5. Follow the onscreen instructions to Choose

Destination Location and Select Program Folder.
(For most installations, accepting the default option
displayed is satisfactory.) The Magellan MapSend
Lite will begin the installation.

Introduction
 3
Introduction Overview

6. If the installation is successful, an InsallShield

Wizard Complete window is displayed. Click Finish.

First Time Use

After the successful installation, a window will
appear displaying shortcuts to the files that
have been installed.
Magellan on the Web is an Internet
Shortcut that opens your browser and
takes you to the Magellan Home Page.
MapSend Lite is the icon that opens
the MapSend Lite application.
Readme is a text readme file that
contains legal information on
copyrights and trademarks used.
MapSend Lite Help opens up a help file that can assist you in using the various
functions of the MapSend Lite application. Note that these help files are also
accessable within the MapSend Lite application.

1 Double click the Mapsend Lite icon (or access the MapSend Lite application
from the Start > All Programs > Magellan option to launch the application.

2 A warning is displayed showing the minimum

software verison for each model of supported
GPS receiver.

Accessing the About... screen on your GPS

receiver will show you the software version you
have installed.

If you need to install new software follow the

instructions provided on the MapSend-Warning
window. (Note: If you do not have a Magellan GPS Firmware Update CD-ROM,
check the support secton of www.magellanGPS.com for firmware updates.)

Introduction
 4
Introduction Overview

3 Every time you launch the Magellan MapSend

Lite application, a check of new updates is
performed. If there is an update to the
application, an auto update window is
displayed. You can update now or close the
window and update later.

The application opens and is ready for use. The next chapter descibes the major components
of the Magellan MapSend Lite application.

Introduction
 4
Introduction Overview

The Magellan MapSend Lite consists of five major

components; the menu bar, the toolbar, the map window, Chapter Contents:
the map viewer and the search window. Menu Bar ........................1
Menu Bar Toolbar
Toolbar............................2

Overview Map
Overview Map.................3
Map Viewer Map Viewer.....................4
Search Window ...............5

Search Window

Menu Bar

File
Open Opens data files from either your GPS Unit, SD
Programmer or your PC hard drive.
Print... Sends the image displayed in the Map Viewer to
printer selected.
Print Preview Displays the map on the display as it will be
printed. What is printed can be selected under
the Options button.
Print Setup Displays standard Windows print setup
options window.
Exit Ends the Magellan MapSend Lite session and
closes the application.

View
3D When selected, the map in the Map Viewer
window will be displayed in a 3-D view. (Available
only when a detail map has been loaded with
topographic information.)
Toolbar When checked, displays the toolbar under the
menu bar.
Status Bar When checked, displays the Status Bar located
at the bottom of the window.

Overview
 5
Introduction Overview

Overview Map When checked, displays the overview map above the search window.
Legend When checked replaces the Search Window with a map legend window.
Full Screen Sets the application to be displayed on the full screen.

GPS Contents
Map Manager Opens a Map Manager window accessing
maps saved on your hard drive. You can open,
add or delete a map.
Waypoints This is a drop down menu that accesses
waypoint tools.
Waypoint Routes This is a drop down menu that accesses
routing tools.
Street Routes This is a drop down menu that accesses tools
to be used with street routes. (Note: this menu item is accessible only
when a detail map has been loaded that has street routing data
information.)
Geocaching This is a drop down menu that accesses geocaching tools.
Tracks This is a drop down menu that accesses tools that can be used with saved
tracks.
GPS Log This is a drop down menu that accesses tools that can be used with a GPS
log. (A GPS log is taken by connecting a laptop to a GPS receiver. Access
Start to begin recording the log and Stop to end it.)
Save to GPX... This provides a way of saving routes, tracks and/or waypoints to GPX
(GPS eXchange) file format.
File Manager Used to transfer data between PC and a GPS receiver and to convert
data between Magellan formats.

Tools
Elevation Profile Displays the vertical profile of a track or
route.
Measure Distance Calculates the distance and area
between selected points.
Zoom Selects the zoom cursor to change the map scale
for the map displayed in the Map Viewer window.
Pan Selects the pan cursor used to move the map in
the Map Viewer window.
Search Displays the Search window.
Locate Used to quick find predefined land masses, active detail maps or specific
geographic coordinates the user has set.

Overview
 6
Introduction Overview

Preferences
Window Size Locked When unchecked the Map Viewer
window can be resized. When checked the Map
Viewer window is locked.
North Reference Used to select the north reference used
(true north or magnetic) for the map in the Map
Viewer window.
Distance Units Used to select the units of measure (metric,
U.S., nautical + meters or nautical +feet).
POI Properties Displays a POI window that can be used to
turn off or on POI icons. (This option is available
only when a detail map has been loaded that has
preloaded POIs.)
GPS Type Used to select the type of Magellan GPS device that is being used with
the application (eXplorist or Meridian/SporTrak).
GPS Settings Used to detect GPS devices that are connected to the PC.
Show Grid When checked displays a coordinate grid in the Map Viewer window.
Show Scale Bar When checked a map scale bar is displayed in the lower right corner
of the Map Viewer window.
Show Quick Info When checked an information window will be displayed next to the
cursor when over major objects in the Map Viewer window.
Show Topo When checked topographic details will be displayed on the map.
(Available only when a detail map has been loaded with topographic
information.)
Coordinate System Used to select the coordinate system used for waypoint
information (geographic or UTM).
Map Datum Used to select the map datum used for the map (WGS 84, NAD 83 or
NAD 27 CONUS).

Help
User Manual Displays a searchable user manual with
information on using the application.
Whats This? When selected help information can be
displayed for an item selected from the Map
Viewer window.
Tip of the Day... Displays the Tip of the Day window.
Check for Update Checks the Magellan web site for updates to this application.
About Displays an About window with information on the version and build of the
application.

Overview
 7
Introduction Overview

Toolbar
The Toolbar provides quick access to some of the functions found in the Menu Bar. These
were chosen as they will be the most common functions used.

Map Manager Cntl+M Opens a Map Manager window displaying

maps saved on your hard drive. You can open,
add or delete a map.
Open Cntl+O Opens data files from either your GPS Unit, SD
Programmer or your PC hard drive.

Zoom In Selects the zoom cursor to zoom in on the map

displayed in the Map Viewer window.

Zoom Out Selects the zoom cursor to zoom out on the

map displayed in the Map Viewer window.

Set Map Quick tool to set scale of map displayed.

Scale

Pan Selects the pan cursor used to move the map

in the Map Viewer window.

Locate Used to quick find predefined land masses,

active detailed maps or geographic
coordinates.
3-D View When selected the map in the Map Viewer
window will be displayed in a 3-D view.
(Available only when a detail map has been
loaded with topographic information.)
Elevation Displays the vertical profile of a track or route.
Profile

Street Routes Displays the control center with tools used for
street routes. (Note: this menu item is
accessible only when a detail map has been
loaded that has street routing data
information.)
Measure Calculates the distance and area between
Distance selected points.

Waypoint Displays the Waypoint Control Center.

Viewer

Waypoint Displays the Waypoint Routes Control Center.

Routes

Search Displays the Search window.

Overview
 8
Introduction Overview

Overview Map Window

The Map Overview window is used for a more
global view of the map currently displayed in
the Map window.

The box corresponds to the contents of

the Map window.
If you click on the Map Overview
window, both the box and the contents
of the Map window will re-center to the
click location. The box can also be
dragged by the mouse, and the map in
the Map Window will move accordingly.
If you right-click on this window, the context menu appears,
which allows you to set the view scale in the Map Overview
window.
If Auto is chosen, the view scale will be changed automatically
according to the current view scale of the Map window.

Map Viewer Window

Within the Map window, you can
perform a wide range of tasks:
Zooming in or out the map
Panning around the map
Inspecting POIs
Placing waypoints and building
point-to-point routes
Measuring distances or
calculating area
Viewing profiles of roads (Only
available if the active map has topographic data.)
Creating street routes (Only available if the active map has routing data.
Viewing loaded user data including waypoints, routes, tracks and geocaches.

Search Window
The search options available are highly improved over previous software applications.
MapSend Lite includes four unique search options: Smart, Address, POI and Coordinate.

Overview
 9
Introduction Overview

Smart Search
The Smart Search dialog finds addresses, POIs, coordinates and other searchable
map objects with single text input.
The Search Window is located in the right part of the Main Window and is displayed
after MapSend starts.
In the search field enter the name
of the object you are searching for
and press the Search button.
Tips: It is better to enter at least
several first letters or numbers of
the object's name.
The found addresses are listed in
the Address tab and the found POIs
and other objects are listed in
the POI tab.
To switch from the Address tab to
the POI tab click the corresponding
label at the bottom of the Search
dialog.
Result list
Displays the list of the objects found according to your query. Scroll through the list
to find the object you want to locate, then click on the object to view it in the Map
Window. The selected object is marked by balloon on the Map, and the map view will
re-center to this object.
If you click on More..., the following menu appears:
View Displays a found object in the center of the Map Window.
View Street Displays a found street in the center of the Map Window.
Copy Copies the full object's name. Then it can be pasted into a text editor or into
a search string.
Details Opens POI Info dialog.
Set as Start Sets the found object as a Start of a street route (only available if the
active map has street routing data).
Set as Finish Sets the found object as a Finish of a street route (only available if
the active map has routing data).
Add Intermediate Point Sets the found object as an Intermediate Point of a street
route (only available if the active map has routing data).
GoTo Sets the found object as a Finish for street navigation (only available if the
active map has routing data).

Overview
 10
Introduction Overview

Address Search
This is an advanced address search which allows to search by some specified address
fields.
Fill in the search address fields:
House: Type or insert a number of
a house (if known).
Street: Type or insert the name of
the street. This is a required field.
City: Type or insert a name of the
city (if known).
State: Type or insert a name of the
state (if known).
ZIP: Type or insert the specific ZIP
code (if known).
Press the Search button.

Result list
Click on a record in the list result to
view the object on the map.
If you click on More... the following
menu appears:
View - Displays a found object in
the center of the Map Window.
View Street - Displays a found object in the center of the Map Window.
Copy - Copies the full object's name. Then it can be pasted into a text editor or
into a search string.
Set as Start - Sets the found object as a Start of a street route (only available if the
active map has routing data).
Set as Finish - Sets the found object as a Finish of a street route (only available if
the active map has street routing data).
Add Intermediate Point - Sets the found object as an Intermediate Point of a street
route (only available if the active map has routing data).
GoTo - Sets the found object as a Finish for street navigation (only available if the
active map has routing data).

Overview
 11
Introduction Overview

POI Search
The POI Search dialog finds POIs and other searchable map objects.
In the Search for field, enter the
name of the object you are searching
for.
Tips: It is possible to enter only
several starting letters or numbers in
the object name.
From the Search criterion list-box
choose an appropriate search
criterion:
By Name Searches objects by its
name.
On Current View Searches objects
within Map Window.
Within a Distance of Searches
objects within the circle of a
desired radius.
From the On Map list-box choose
Background Map or Detailed Map.
From the In category list-box
choose the appropriate group of
map objects.
Click Search.

Click on record in the list result to view the object on the map.
If you click on More... the following menu appears:
View - Displays found object in the center of the Map window.
Details - Opens POI Info dialog.
Set as Start - Sets the found object as a Start of a street route (only available if the
active map has street routing data).
Set as Finish - Sets the found object as a Finish of a street route (only available if
the active map has routing data).
Add Intermediate Point - Sets the found object as an Intermediate Point of a
street route (only available if the active map has routing data).
GoTo - Sets the found object as a Finish for street navigation (only available if the
active map has routing data).

Overview
 12
Introduction Overview

Coordinate Search
The Coordinates Search dialog finds a location by its coordinates.
From the Search window click Coordinates.
The following dialog appears:
Latitude: N/S Choose N (north) or S
(south) from the list.
Type the number or click the arrows
to input the latitude degrees.
' Type the number or click the arrows
to input the latitude minutes.
" Type the number or click the arrows
to input the latitude seconds.
Longitude: W/E Choose W (west) or E (east) from the list.
Type the number or click the arrows to input the latitude degrees.
' Type the number or click the arrows to input the latitude minutes.
" Type the number or click the arrows to input the latitude seconds.

Overview