To create new data, an own menu has been created. You can access this menu by selecting New in the QV main menu bar.
The following options refer to the manual generation of new geodata:
QV will automatically switch to the Editi Mode when creating geodata. This is indicated by the Edit-Toolbox which will be docked to the top of the map status fiield. You can also open this toolbox by clicking the Edit icon in the Sandard toolbox:
This toolbox provides several functions for editimg geodata:
Icon | Hotkey | Description |
---|---|---|
![]() | ESC | Normal cursor mode |
![]() | A | Add new point |
![]() | W | New drawing-object, see also Drawings |
![]() | M | Move point, hold Shift to move the whole object |
![]() | I | Insert a new point between existing points |
![]() | D | Delete a point |
![]() | T | Cut into pieces |
![]() | J | Join two parts |
![]() | < | Enter new point numerically, e.g. distance and course |
![]() | S | Magnet, Snap existing points |
![]() | Ctrl-Z | Undo last action |
![]() | F2 | Rename |
![]() | O | Select points with a rectancle or a lasso |
![]() | Ctrl-C | Copy selection to X-Plorer |
![]() | Ctrl-X | Move selection to X-Plorer |
Hinweis: Bitte beachten Sie auch immer die Statuszeile am unteren Rand des Hauptfensters, in welcher zusätzliche Hinweise der aktiven Funktion gegeben werden. |
Following, the process is described for the creation of a waypoint and a route. However, the process is the same for other types of geodata.
The easisest option is to save the actual cursor position as waypoint. This function is directly available in the Drop-down list of the New menu. You will also find the New waypont option in this menu.
An assistent will open to guide you through the steps of this function:
The creation of a route is done in a very similar way: Please proceed as follows:
When your new route is finished your, the map window will look similar to this: