When creating a route, you may specify a name and provide an optional description for your new route. These fields are both recommended as they will help distinguish your various routes from one another.
The
Fullscreen tool may be used to expand the map to cover your entire screen
area. Once inside fullscreen mode, you may exit by selecting
Close Fullscreen.
The
Out
and Back tool may be used to facilitate the creation of symmetrical routes. If
your new route will return along the same path it traveled forward, select the
Out and Back tool and route's current progress will be copied in reverse.
You may right click on the map to automatticaly place waypoints that follow roads. A best path will be calculated and the waypoints will be distributed along this path until your new waypoint is reached. Note: this feature can be enabled for left clicking as well inside the settings.
The map type may be changed to suit your personal preference. The choices include map, satellite, hybrid, and terrain. The choices corresponds to the buttons on the top right of the route creation map.
Mile Marker DistanceUse this field to adjust the distance between each mile marker. The mile markers are shown when creating and viewing routes.
Circular PerimeterEnable this option to display a circular radius around your most recently added waypoint. The total perimeter may be adjusted. You will notice that the circular perimeter shrinks as you add waypoints. This allows you to quickly create routes of a specific distance.
Follow RoadsEnable this option to apply the automatic waypoint placement for left clicking. Sample this functionality by right clicking on the map at any time.