Configuration

When you open the Configuration window, you will see several pages with name tabs describing the topic each page relates to.  Many of the configuration options will work for you as they have been set up with default settings and may not require changing. For full details see Configuration section of Help.

Here are some of the settings which are important to configure so that OziExplorer works correctly for you.

System Tab - File Paths

To change the Map or Data File Path, click on the folder button on the right of the entry box to display the Select Directory dialog and select the folder where your maps are located.

Maps Tab

GPS Tab

GPS Make and Model

(There is specific information on different makes in the "GPS Receivers" section of Help.)

Use the "Find GPS Port" button to determine the GPS you have connected and report the settings you need to help you configure OziExplorer. Note: your GPS must be connected and turned on.

GPS Make and Model - Select the make and model of GPS you have from the lists provided.  If your model is not in the list you can select "Other" (example "Other Garmin").

When you select a GPS make and model the GPS parameters are automatically filled in, DO NOT assume that the parameters are correct for all GPS Receivers, check the features of your GPS in the manual and enter the correct values.

GPS Upload/Download Datum - Specifies the Datum OziExplorer will use when it uploads data (waypoints, tracks etc) to the GPS and the Datum it assumes the data is in when it is downloaded to OziExplorer from the GPS. See "Datums" help for more information.

GPS NMEA Output Datum - Specifies the Datum the GPS sends its NMEA position data in.

COM Tab

(There is more detailed information on different makes in the "GPS Receivers" section of Help.)

Set the COM settings to the following.

For full details see Configuration section of Help.

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