DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 - Manual (Page 69)

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Finding Points of Interest Near Your Current Location
Use the GPS Radar option on the Find tab to search for points of interest (POIs) such as gas
stations, restaurants, accommodations, rest areas, and so on near your current location (if
tracking with a GPS) or near the current map center when viewing another location.
You can also search for waypoints. If you enable voice reporting on the Find tab in the
Options dialog box, you can hear the nearest search result. Once you find the waypoint or
POI you want, you can use the GPS Radar subtab to center the map on the route on that
point or POI and get directions to it.
What you need to know
• Before you start, set your Find preferences in the Options dialog.
• A GPS Radar search finds items that are the shortest driving distance from your current
location—within just a few miles. Unless you select the Only in Direction of Travel
check box, some of the search results may be behind you. GPS radar calculates a route
to each point and the fastest destination for you to drive to is listed first. If you are on a
one-way road or freeway, GPS Radar takes into account the fact that you need to drive
further to get off at an exit. You can click each item in the result list to see each option,
to highlight the route to each destination, and to see a description of each one as well
as driving directions. This should help you choose the best one for your needs.