Project Waypoint Command

The Project Waypoint Command creates a new waypoint a fixed distance and bearing from the selected waypoint.

To project a waypoint, do the following:

  1. Select a single waypoint.
  2. Then, do one of the following:
    • On the Tools menu, click Project Waypoint.
    • Right-click the selected waypoint, and click Project Waypoint.

The Project Waypoint window will appear. Enter the distance and bearing to the new waypoint, and click Project.

Project Waypoint window

The Edit Waypoint dialog will appear, allowing you to label the projected waypoint.

Edit Waypoint dialog

Tip

  • To project a new waypoint without displaying the Edit Waypoint dialog, hold the Shift key while clicking Project. The waypoint will have the same type as the last waypoint you created.


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