Garmin Waypoint Manager User manual

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History of Revisions
October 1996 Original Release
January 1997 Rev 01A
October 1998 Rev 2, Waypoint Manager 4.0
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
History of Revisions ............................................2
Ordering Information ..........................................2
Getting Started ................................................1
System Requirements ........................................1
Minimum ··········································1
Recommended ······································2
Making a Backup Copy of the Program Disks ...................2
Using Windows “Copy Disk” (Windows 3.1/3.11) ········2
Using “My Computer” (Windows 95/98/NT)············2
Installation ................................................3
Windows 3.1/3.11 ···································3
Windows 95/98/NT··································3
Starting Waypoint Manager ..................................4
Exiting Waypoint Manager...................................4
Uninstalling Waypoint Manager ..............................4
Connecting to the Apollo GPS ................................4
Apollo GPS·········································4
Waypoint Manager ··································5
Waypoint Manager Features..................................6
Application Window ........................................6
Program Title Bar ···································7
Control-Menu Box ··································7
Maximize/Minimize Buttons ··························7
Menu Bars ·········································7
Keyboard Operation ........................................8
Basic Operation................................................9
Starting Waypoint Manager ..................................9
Connect the Apollo GPS Receiver ............................10
Install A New Database to Hard Drive ........................10
Send
Database to Apollo.........................................11
Save User Waypoints .......................................11
Save Routes...............................................11
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Save Track History ........................................12
Reference ....................................................13
File......................................................13
Open a File in Notepad ·····························13
Application ········································13
Communications ···································17
Databases ................................................17
Send Database to GPS Unit ··························17
Delete Database from GPS Unit ······················19
Install Databases to Hard Drive·······················20
Waypoints ................................................21
Send Waypoints to GPS Unit·························21
Delete User Waypoints from GPS Unit ················22
Receive User Waypoints from GPS Unit ···············22
Routes ...................................................23
Send Routes to GPS Unit ····························23
Delete All Routes from GPS Unit ·····················24
Receive Routes from GPS Unit ·······················24
Track History .............................................25
Receive Track History from GPS Unit ·················25
Delete Track History from GPS Unit ··················26
Help.....................................................26
Waypoint Manager Help ····························26
About·············································26
Working with Data Files.......................................27
Editing Data Files .........................................27
Data File Structures........................................28
Waypoint Files·····································28
Route Files ········································29
Track History Files ·································31
Sample Data Files .........................................32
Error Messages ...............................................33
Apollo GPS Product Information................................37
Data Bases Available .......................................37
Apollo GPS Units With Software Updates Available On Diskette. . 37
Apollo GPS Serial Data Cables ..............................37
Apollo GPS Serial Port Selections for PC Interface ..............38
Apollo 920·········································38
Apollo 360 GPS ····································38
Apollo Precedus ····································38
Apollo SL50/60 ····································38
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Apollo GPS Database Update Operation ......................38
Apollo 360, 920, and Precedus ························38
Apollo SL50 ·······································39
Apollo SL60 ·······································39
Update Apollo GPS Application Software .....................40
Apollo 360 ········································40
Apollo Precedus ····································41
Apollo 920·········································41
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Getting Started
Waypoint Manager for Windows is a program that uses a serial
data interface to communicate with your Apollo GPS product
from a personal computer. Functions that can be performed
with this product include:
•Update the internal database of your Apollo GPS
•Transfer user waypoints between the Apollo GPS and your
PC
•Transfer routes between the Apollo GPS and your PC
•Transfer track history waypoints from the Apollo GPS to
your PC
•Update the applications program in the Apollo GPS
•Display, edit, and print user waypoint and route files
This manual assumes that you have a basic understanding of
Windows and can comfortably navigate in the Windows
environment. If you need further help in understanding the
basics of Windows, please refer to your Windows user’s guide.
System
Requirements
The minimum requirements will allow you to use the
program adequately; however, the recommended system
requirements will provide better performance.
Minimum
Computer Intel 386-based, or more
powerful PC with 3.5”
high density floppy drive.
Operating System Windows version 3.1, 3.11,
Windows 95/98, or Windows NT.
Memory 4 Mb of RAM.
Serial Port 9-pin serial port configured as
COM1, 2, 3, or 4.
Hard Disk About 1 Mb of free space for
programs, 5 Mb for databases.
Apollo GPS 360, 920, SL-series or Precedus.
Serial Data Cable Cable appropriate for your unit.
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Recommended
Computer 486, or more powerful PC with
3.5” high density floppy drive.
Operating System Windows version 3.1, 3.11,
Windows 95/98, or Windows NT.
Memory 8 Mb of RAM.
Hard Disk About 3 Mb of free space
for programs, 10 Mb for
data.
Making a
Backup
Copy of the
Program
Disks
Before installing Waypoint Manager, make backup copies
to protect your investment. Waypoint Manager is
distributed on 3.5” High Density (1.44 Mb) floppy disks.
Using Windows “Copy Disk” (Windows 3.1/3.11)
1. Insert the original disk into drive A.
2. Open File Manager.
3. Click on “Disk” on the Menu Bar.
4. Click on “Copy Disk.”
5. Follow the instructions in the prompts.
6. Repeat this process for all disks.
Using “My Computer” (Windows 95/98/NT)
1. Insert the original disk into drive A.
2. Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3. Right click on the “3½ Floppy (A:)” icon.
4. Click on “Copy Disk.”
5. Follow the instructions in the prompts. Repeat this process
for all disks.
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Installation The installation program will create a directory and
necessary subdirectories to put the files for Waypoint
Manager. In Windows 3.1, the main directory will be
called “WPTMGR” unless you choose another name. In
Windows 95/98/NT, the program will be located in
“program files\II Morrow\Waypoint Manager 4.0.
Subdirectories named WAYPOINT, ROUTE,
DATABASE, HISTORY, APOLLOSW, and SYSTEM
will be created for the necessary files.
Windows 3.1/3.11
1. Insert Disk 1 in your floppy disk drive.
2. From the File menu in the Program Manager, choose
RUN.
3. In the Command Line box, type x:\Setup (where x is the
letter for your floppy drive) and click on the OK button.
4. You will be prompted for the destination directory. You
may change the destination if you wish. Click on OK. The
installation progress will be shown on the screen. Prompts
will appear when it is time to insert a new disk.
Windows 95/98/NT
1. Insert the original disk into drive A.
2. Double click on the “My Computer” icon.
3. Double click on the “3½ Floppy (A:)” icon.
4. Double click on the executable file (*.exe). Follow the
on-screen directions.
Note
If you have a previous version of Waypoint Manager
and would like to install the new version over the old
one, change the install path to the location of the
previous version. No previous information will be
changed or deleted.
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Starting
Waypoint
Manager
A new Program Group with program icons has been
created for the Waypoint Manager. Double-click on the
Waypoint Manager icon to start the program or select it
from the Start Menu.
Exiting
Waypoint
Manager
1. From the File menu, choose “Exit.” You may also
double-click on the Control-Menu box to exit or click on
the “x” in the top right corner (Windows 95/98/NT).
2. If you haven’t saved the file that you are working on, you
will be prompted to save it.
Uninstalling
Waypoint
Manager
1. In the Waypoint Manager Program Group, double-click on
the Uninstall icon.
2. Choose “Yes” to uninstall all of the Waypoint Manager
components. Choose “No” to retain the program.
Connecting
to the Apollo
GPS
Use the PC Serial Data Cable to connect your Apollo GPS
product to your personal computer.
Apollo GPS
1. Use the PC Serial Data Cable that came with your Apollo
GPS PC Interface kit. Insert the plug into the Serial Port
socket on the Apollo GPS.
2. Plug the 9-pin connector into a 9-pin serial port socket on
the computer with the Waypoint Manager program
installed.
3. Turn on your Apollo GPS.
4. Refer to the User’s Guide for your Apollo GPS and set it to
the Serial I/O type to prepare for communicating with your
PC. See “Serial Port Selections” on page 38.
5. Go to the Main Menu on the Apollo GPS (not necessary
on the SL50/60).
Now, use the Waypoint Manager program to download or
extract data from your Apollo GPS.
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Waypoint Manager
Use your personal computer to manage information inside
your Apollo GPS product.
1. Turn on the computer. Start Windows™ and then the
Waypoint Manager program.
2. Click on “File.”
3. Click on “Communications.”
4. Click on the down arrow and select comm port that you are
using (com1-4).
5. Click on “OK” or press ENTER.
Note
If you have problems connecting to your Apollo GPS,
you may need to exit Waypoint Manager and then
restart the program. You will not have to reselect the
comm port.
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Waypoint
Manager
Features
The Waypoint Manager features cover the Apollo products
as shown in the following table. A given Apollo product
may not take advantage of all features available with
Waypoint Manager.
Application
Window The Waypoint Manager application window is shown below.
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360 GPS 360 Map Precedus 920 SL50 SL60
Aviation Database
Multiple Database Capable
Applications
Waypoints
Routes
Track History
*
*Only one database may be loaded at a time.
Only one database may be present unless
4M memory is available, with one exception.
The 2M version can hold the international
aviation and world boundaries database.
Waypoint Manager Compatibility
**
**
Program Title Bar
Menu Bar
Window Title Bar
Control-Menu
Maximize
Minimize
Close

Program Title Bar
The Program Title Bar shows the title of the program.
Control-Menu Box
Click on the Control-Menu box to display a menu of
commands you can use to manipulate a window. To open the
Control menu, click on the Control-Menu box to the left of the
Program Title bar in a window.
Maximize/Minimize Buttons
The Maximize and Minimize buttons are the two arrow
buttons on the top right corner of a window. Click on the
Maximize button to enlarge a window to its maximum size.
Click on the Minimize button to reduce a window to an icon.
Menu Bars
The menu bar shows the list of functions available in Waypoint
Manager. Click on the menu item with the mouse to view the
functions available for each menu item.
The available functions on the Menu Bar are: File, Databases,
Waypoints, Routes, Track History, and Help. A full description
of each function is given in the Reference section of this guide.
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Getting Started

Keyboard
Operation
If for some reason a mouse is not available, all operations
can be performed from the keyboard. The keystrokes
necessary to perform all operations are consistent for
operating within Windows without a mouse. The
following keystrokes will allow operation of Waypoint
Manager for Windows without a mouse.
ALT Moves cursor to menu bar.
TAB Moves cursor forward through menu
headings or changes button selections,
moves cursor into and out of list box
items, and check boxes.
SHIFT-TAB Moves cursor in reverse direction
through menu items and button
selections. Moves cursor into and out of
check boxes and list boxes.
RIGHT ARROW Moves cursor to the right through menu
headings, down through list box items,
and down through check box items.
DOWN ARROW Moves cursor down through the menu
items, list boxes, and up through check
box items.
LEFT ARROW Moves cursor to the left through menu
headings, up through list box items, and
up through check box items.
UP ARROW Moves cursor up through menu items,
list box items, and check box items.
ENTER Activates menu items and selected
buttons.
SPACE BAR
Activates the CANCEL button in the “Transferring Data”
window. Activates selected buttons.
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Basic Operation
This section illustrates some of the basic operations of the
Waypoint Manager. More detailed descriptions of all features
are provided in the Reference section.
Starting
Waypoint
Manager
Start your Waypoint Manager software in your personal
computer. You can also connect your GPS receiver first, if
you wish.
1. Turn on your PC.
2. In the Waypoint Manager program group, double-click on
the Waypoint Manager icon.
3. Click on “OK.”
4. Select the File menu item and choose “Communications.”
Set the proper Comm Port on your computer for the GPS
receiver connection.
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Connect the
Apollo GPS
Receiver
Connect and turn on your GPS receiver. You can also first
start your Waypoint Manager software in your personal
computer, if you wish.
1. Connect the serial data cable between your computer and
the Apollo GPS receiver. If you have a 360 GPS receiver
installed in an aircraft, you may use a laptop to connect to
the installed receiver.
2. Turn on the Apollo GPS receiver.
3. Set your Apollo GPS receiver I/O setting to communicate
with a PC (refer to your Apollo GPS User’s Guide). See
the section on serial ports on page 38.
A selection of typical operations that you may use on a frequent
basis are described in summarized form in the following steps.
For more detailed information, see the Reference section for
each topic.
Install A New
Database to
Hard Drive
Your Waypoint Manager program will allow you to easily
update the database in your Apollo GPS receiver.
1. Insert the floppy disk with your new Apollo database disk
into the floppy drive on your computer.
2. Click on the Databases menu item. Select “Install
Databases to Hard Drive.”
3. The “Choose Path” dialogue box will show floppy drive A:\
as the default drive. Select the appropriate drive letter if
your floppy drive has a different letter. Click on “OK.”
4. After the file has been copied to your hard drive, click on
the Databases menu item. Select “Send Database to GPS
Unit...”
5. In the “Open” dialogue box, select the appropriate file from
the displayed list. Now, press “OK.” The transfer will take
several minutes.
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Send
Database to
Apollo
After loading your database to your hard drive, you may
copy it to your Apollo unit.
1. Click on the Databases menu.
2. Click on “Send Database to GPS Unit.”
3. Select the desired database from the list by clicking on the
database selection to highlight it.
4. Click on “OK.”
5. Restart your Apollo after sending the database.
Save User
Waypoints
You can transfer User waypoints from your GPS receiver to
your personal computer for archiving or editing. This
feature is not available for the SL series.
1. Click on the Waypoint menu item. Select “Receive User
Waypoints from GPS Unit.”
2. Type the name for the Waypoint file that you would like to
save.
3. The User waypoints in your Apollo GPS have now been
saved to the hard drive of your computer. Files are sent to
the Waypoint subdirectory by default.
Save Routes You can transfer flight plan routes from your GPS receiver
to your personal computer for archiving or editing. This
feature is not available for the SL series.
1. Click on the Routes menu item. Select “Receive Routes
from GPS Unit.”
2. Type the name for the Route file that you would like to
save.
3. The Route in your Apollo GPS has now been saved to the
hard drive of your computer. Files are sent to the Route
subdirectory by default.
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Save Track
History
You can transfer Track History points from your GPS
receiver to your personal computer for archiving,
processing, or editing. This feature is not available for the
SL series.
1. Click on the Track History menu item. Select “Receive
Track History from GPS Unit.”
2. Type the name for the Track History file that you would
like to save.
3. The Track History in your Apollo GPS has now been
saved to the hard drive of your computer. Files are sent to
the History subdirectory by default.
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Reference
This section provides detailed information on the functions
available with Waypoint Manager.
File The File menu is where you perform the file operations for
Waypoint Manager, such as, Open a File in Notepad, set
the comm port on your computer, and exit the program.
Open a File in Notepad
The Open a File in Notepad menu item allows you to open a file
for editing. See the section called Working with Data Files for
more information. Using this function you can modify or create a
User Waypoint, Route, or Track History file.
1. Click on “File.”
2. Click on “Open a File in Notepad.”
3. Select the file for editing from the proper directory
(waypoint, route, or history).
4. When you finish editing, save the file and exit Notepad.
Application
The Application menu item allows you to copy new Apollo
application software to your hard drive and then load it into
your Apollo GPS. Loading a new operating system yourself
allows you to have the latest features without having to send
your Apollo GPS back to the factory or to a dealer. The
“What’s Installed” selection shows the version of application
software that is installed on your hard drive.
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Reference

Install Application to Hard Drive
The “Install Application to Hard Drive” selection will install
Application software files to your hard drive. You must install
the Application files to your hard drive before transferring them
to your GPS unit.
1. Insert the floppy disk with your new Apollo application
software into the floppy drive on your computer.
2. Click on the Application selection under the File menu
item. Select “Install Application to Hard Drive.”
3. The “Choose Path” dialogue box will show floppy drive A:
as the default drive. Select the appropriate drive letter if
your floppy drive has a different letter. Click on “OK.”
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Reference

Send Application to GPS Unit
After installing the Application software to your hard drive you
may transfer it to your GPS Unit. If you are not sure about
this procedure, call technical support before loading
application software.
1. After the file has been copied to your hard drive, click
on the Application selection under the File menu item.
Select “Send Application to GPS Unit.”
2. In the “Open” dialogue box, select the appropriate file in
the Apollosw subdirectory. Now, press “OK.”
Note
Apollo 360 units require a special power-on button
sequence to update the application software. See the
Apollo GPS Product Information section in this
manual (page 37). Newer information may be on the
diskette that came with your software upgrade.
The transfer will take several minutes. After the transfer is
completed, verify that the download was successful by checking
the Waypoint Manager and Apollo GPS screens. Your new
software will be in place the next time you turn on your Apollo
GPS.
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Reference