Map Tools

This section contains reference information about the map tools in ExpertGPS.

ExpertGPS Map Tools
Move Map Tool Move Map Tool
Drag the map to show a nearby location.
Recenter Map Tool Recenter Map Tool
Click to recenter the map on a new location.
Zoom Tool Zoom Tool
Change the scale of the map.
Select Tool Select Tool
Select items on the map.
Move Selected Tool Move Selected Tool
Drag the selected items to a new location.
Scissors Tool Scissors Tool
Break a route, track, or shape into two pieces.
Waypoint Tool Waypoint Tool
Click to create a new waypoint on the map.
Route Tool Route Tool
Click on waypoints to join them into a route.
Track Tool Track Tool
Draw a tracklog on the map.
Shape Tool Shape Tool
Draw a shape on the map.
Note Tool Note Tool
Click to add a note to the map.
Retrieve Maps Tool Retrieve Maps Tool
Drag over an area on the map to retrieve topo maps and aerial photos for that region.
Delete Maps Tool Delete Maps Tool
Drag over an area to remove topo maps and aerial photos for that region from your computer.
Calibration Point 1 Tool Calibration Point 1 Tool
Click to set the first calibration point on the Scanned Map.
Calibration Point 2 Tool Calibration Point 2 Tool
Click to set the second calibration point on the Scanned Map.
Calibration Point 3 Tool Calibration Point 3 Tool
Click to set the third calibration point on the Scanned Map.


ExpertGPS is GPS mapping software designed to work seamlessly with your Garmin, Magellan, Eagle, or Lowrance GPS receiver. ExpertGPS makes it easy to view waypoints and GPS tracklogs over USGS topo maps, aerial photos, and color orthophotos. ExpertGPS Pro can send GPS data to and from ArcView GIS and AutoCAD DXF and dozens of other standard file formats.


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GPS Map Software
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New features added
July 30, 2008


GPS Support

ExpertGPS works with:

  • ExpertGPS is Garmin GPS Map Software
  • ExpertGPS is Magellan GPS Map Software
  • ExpertGPS is Lowrance GPS Map Software
  • ExpertGPS is Eagle GPS Map Software

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