Working with Waypoints



Working with Waypoints

Waypoints from the full PC OziExplorer can be loaded. However the waypoints cannot be displayed using the full range of  formats available in OziExplorer, a simple format is used. There is limited manipulation of waypoints in OziExplorerCE,  the name and description can be edited and the waypoint can be dragged to a new position.

Waypoint files created by OziExplorerCE can be loaded by PC OziExplorer.

Adding Waypoints

  1. Use the Add Waypoint button on the Waypoint Toolbar to add waypoints to a map.
  2. A new waypoint can be added at the current position (cursor or GPS) by using the File / Waypoints / Create at Position option or if "Screen Control" is active just press on the center of the screen.

Deleting Waypoints

This is done using the Delete option on the popup menu by holding the stylus on the waypoint until the menu appears or by selecting the Delete button on the waypoint list.

Editing Waypoints

Waypoints can be edited by selecting the Edit Wp option on the popup menu or by selecting the Edit option on the waypoint list. See below for more information.

Using the Waypoint Toolbar (view)

Note : Press and hold the stylus on any toolbar button to display a hint for the button (PocketPC only).

Repositioning Waypoints

Waypoint Information

Popup Menu Options
(
Press and hold on a waypoint for 1 second until the menu is displayed)

These options are available on the popup menu.

Waypoint Logging

The logging of Waypoints is controlled by the "Log Waypoints to File" option on the File / Waypoints menu.

If Waypoint Logging is enabled then new Waypoints are automatically stored (and saved) in the ceWaypoints.wpt file, this file can be loaded using the menu option or it can be set to automatically load when OziExplorerCE is started. New waypoints are appended to this file so the file continuously grows in size as new waypoints are added, the file will need to be cleaned up from time to time. This file can be opened in OziExplorer. Please note that if waypoints are edited after being created then the changes are not saved to the log file.


Waypoint List

A simple waypoint list allows you to -

ozice_b_wptlist_roll.gif (888 bytes) Roll up the window so you can see the map.
ozice_b_wptlist_map.gif (918 bytes) Locate the selected waypoint on the map.
ozice_b_wptlist_goto.gif (916 bytes) Navigate to the selected waypoint.
Edit the properties of the selected waypoint.
ozice_b_wptlist_del.gif (925 bytes) Delete the waypoint from the map. The waypoint is marked "Deleted" but will not be permanently deleted until the ok button is pressed.

Editing Waypoints

Waypoints can be edited by selecting the Edit Wp option on the popup menu or by selecting the Edit option on the waypoint list.

Name - Enter a name for the waypoint, names can be any length up to 250 characters but for ease of use do not make them overly long.

Description - Enter a description for the waypoint, the description can be any length up to 250 characters.

Edit Position - Allows the position of the waypoint to be edited. See the Edit Position help for more details.


Waypoint Proximity Zones

Waypoints can have a proximity zone set. When your GPS position enters this zone certain actions can be performed.

PC OziExplorer version 3.90.3d or later has the ability to add sound files and symbols which get played and displayed when a waypoint proximity is entered. OziExplorerCE will play any attached sound file (.wav) and display the symbol. The files must be copied to the Sound Files and PSymbols folder under the OziExplorer folder on the CE device.

For some CE devices the sound files must be saved in this format PCM 11.025KHz 16 bit mono, The sound recorder program on a PC can convert sound files to this format.