DeLorme Topo North America 9.0 - Manual (Page 83)

DeLorme Topo North America Help
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• To change the photo zoom, select an option from the Photo Zoom
drop-down list or type the photo zoom in the text box.
Note Changing the photo zoom enlarges or reduces the map features
and changes the map print area. If you increase the photo zoom level,
map text, lines, symbols, etc. display larger and your map print area is
reduced. If you decrease the photo zoom level, map text, lines,
symbols, etc. display smaller and your map print area is enlarged. The
reduction/enlargement percentages for your photo zoom level display
under the Photo Zoom drop-down list.
• If you want to use other tabs and functions but not lose your current print
area or other settings, select the Lock Print Center check box. Selecting this
check box locks the print area and changes the tab label to red.
• Select the PrintPreview check box to zoom the map and view the entire
print area. Clear the check box to return to your previous data zoom level.
• Add text or graphics to your map
7. To change printers or make choices for transparent/yellow background, paper
orientation, paper size, and paper source, click Setup. The Print Setup dialog opens.
Note From the Setup dialog box, click Properties to view additional options. If the
options are available, set the graphics mode to use raster graphics and set TrueType
fonts to print as graphics. Consult your printer manual for additional information.
8. Click the Print button to print your map.
Tips
• To save a map to a file, see Saving a Map as a Bitmap or JPEG Image .
• To adjust the print area of a Page map, select the Lock Print Center check box,
select the Select tool , and then drag the frame to the new position.
Printing a Route and Directions
You can print maps of your route and route directions for any route you create.
Additionally, you can save your directions or along the way results in a text file. For more
information, see Saving Route Directions as Text .
For specific recommendations on best printing results, see your printer manual.
To Print a Route
Use the following steps to print an existing route.
1. Click the Print tab and then click the Route subtab.
Note If you do not have a route on this project, the route options are unavailable.
2. Optional. Click Setup to open the Print Setup dialog box and select a printer, change
printer properties, select a transparent/yellow background, select paper size, and
select paper orientation. Click OK when finished.
If the options are available under Printer Properties, set the graphics mode to use
raster graphics and set TrueType fonts to print as graphics.
3. Select the route you want to print from the Name drop-down list. Only routes
contained in the current project display in this list.
4. Under Options, select from one of the following choices:
• Overview–Provides an optimized map of your route and the route
summary—trip distance, trip time, start, total stops, and finish.