DeLorme 6 - Manual (Page 280)

XMap User Guide
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Custom Symbols
Custom Symbols Overview
DeLorme XSym lets you create and edit your own symbols, which you can edit and
add to maps within DeLorme mapping programs. The symbols created are 24 x 24
pixels. New and edited symbols are saved within a symbol set (.dim file) and can
contain up to 250 symbols. Symbol set files are located at C:\...\DeLorme
Docs\Symbols.
The DeLorme XSym Dialog Box
The XSym dialog box provides all the tools you need to create and edit symbols for
your DeLorme mapping program. Click an area on the diagram below to view
information on the various parts of the dialog box.
Tip To close the pop-up information box that displays when you click the diagram,
click outside the image or click another part of the image.
Opening a Symbol Set
Open an existing symbol set (.dim) to add new symbols or edit existing ones.