PathAway User Manual

Note that this manual describes the features of the PRO Edition, some of which are not available in LE and Express Editions.

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PathAway is designed for navigating in the outdoors for any activity, tracking your progress, recording points of interest, and planning and following routes to navigate on. The main functions are:

Maps: Maps are the central display feature in PathAway. PathAway supports a variety of free downloadable maps including, street, satellite, topographic, nautical, and aviation. In Express Edition or higher you can create and import your own custom maps, or use premium maps from third parties. With maps, you can zoom in our out for a better view. PathAway even works with no maps at all if you just need to follow a route without the need for a map.

When the App is first started, there are no maps on the device. PathAway will immediately begin to download maps to fill the area of the screen. When you zoom in or out, PathAway will again need to download the maps of the viewing area. Once these map sections are downloaded, they are stored on the device so you don't need to download them again. Once downloaded they'll be available when you travel out of cell coverage range. It's recommended that you download all of the required maps using your Wifi network before heading out. For more details on maps see Viewing Maps.

Show your Location: Showing your location on a map and displaying your direction of travel, speed, elapsed time. This is done by utilizing the internal location detection components of your device. For the most accurate location, PathAway utilizes the internal GPS (Global Positioning Satellite). You can also configure your device to receive Bluetooth GPS. The GPS will obtain reports from satellites to obtain your location on earth. Getting your location can take anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. Once obtained, your location will be displayed on a default map. Note, these maps are downloaded automatically from the internet as you view them. Once downloaded, they will then be available offline so they can be viewed when you go out of cell data range.

Navigate: Find your way by following a route. Routes in PathAway are what you create or import to navigate with. Routes are composed of either a single location that you are navigating to, or multiple locations that are followed in sequence (like a trail, road, waterway) where there are many changes in direction along the way. PathAway provides the tools to import and create these routes, as well as to provide guidance to follow the routes to get to your destination. PathAway even provides alarms to alert you if you stray off the route, or of upcoming important locations.

Tracking: As you travel, PathAway can record your movements so you have a complete record of where you've traveled. This is useful if you want to use the track later to find your way home (BackTrack), to follow the track at some later date, or to keep records of the track including the time, speed, distance. Tracks can also be used for area measurements, or map and trail making purposes.

Points: Points are specific locations that are captured for reference purposes (like favorite fishing spots, shoals, navaids, addresses, intersections). You can create and edit as many points as you like in PathAway. Each point can include details such as name, icon, description, picture or video. Points can even be imported from external sources for display on your maps.

Main Map Screen

Once you exit the Startup screen, you are presented with the main PathAway Map View Screen. When you first run the App, it will start to search for your current location using the GPS. If the position cannot be located, it will be centered on the default location.

Feel free to experiment by tapping on parts of the screen. The bar at the top contains the main options. The top left is the

Main Menu. Tapping on the map selects the area, tapping again will bring up a menu of options to perform on that area. (tap and hold selects and brings up the menu at once). The area of information and trip statistics is called the Dashboard. It is sizable and scrollable so you can easily get to the info you want and to control how much you see on the screen at one time. Swipe it to scroll, drag the handles to size. Double tap on any dashboard item to change its type and font. Tap and hold on a dash item to drag and move the item.
The following illustration shows the primary screen areas of PathAway.

Toolbar Buttons

The toolbar contains a set of icons designed for quick access to the most common functions.

Main Menu:
Brings up the PathAway main menu. See the Reference section for details on main menu options.

Connect/Disconnect GPS:
When connected to GPS, turns to a Lock icon when a GPS fix is obtained.

Tracking:
Select activity, route, track recording options and Start/Stop Trip timer.
Start Tracking records tracks to a track log (if Record To Track Log is enabled, see Recording Tracks). When recording a location point will be added a specific intervals as you travel. These intervals can be adjusted in the Settings-Tracking dialog. Tracking can be paused/stopped/restarted by pressing this button.
Pausing a track stops the time recording so you can take a break and Resume Tracking later.
Stopping a track logging session, ends the tracking so the log won't be written to again.
Reset Trip stops the current track recording, and starts a new trip by clearing all trip statistics, and starting to record to a new track log.

Add Point:
Add a point (waypoint) at the current location. Brings up a menu with options for adding points. Quick Point simply adds a new point. Add Point adds a new point and brings up the Edit Point dialog so you can name and describe the point, choose it's icon, and select a picture or video to link to the point.

Navigate:
Quick access to route navigation options including Edit Route, Create New Route, Clear Route, Select Route.

Enable/Disable All Alarms:
PathAway contains many audible alarm sounds such as Off Track Warning, Proximity to Point Approaching and Reached, Next Turn approaching and reached, Altitude Warning, GPS Fix Acquired/Lost, Remote Location Notifications. This option silences all alarms when off. When On, the alarms selected in the Settings-Alarms dialog will be sounded when required.

Take Picture:
Quick access to take a georeferenced picture point. This option will take you directly to the Camera screen, when you can snap a picture and save it immediately. A point will be created with the picture. You can edit the name, description, icon of the point later.

GPS Centering Tool

The GPS Centering tool is located in the bottom left of the screen. Press this button to keep the current location centered on the map. This automatic centering is turned off when the map is scrolled manually.

indicates the marker is in auto-center mode.

Zoom Buttons

The zoom toolbar contains the icons for zoom in and out of maps by scaling or switching to a map of higher or lower resolution. The Zoom Buttons are located in the bottom right of the screen.

Scale Zoom In - Zoom in to a higher resolution image of the map at the current location. Also can be thought of as zooming in closer. If viewing a Webmap, a new map will be downloaded from the internet if it hasn't already been stored on the device.

Scale Zoom Out - Zoom out to a lower resolution image of the map at the current location. Also can be thought of as zooming out further. If viewing a Webmap, a new map will be downloaded from the internet if it hasn't already been stored on the device.

Custom Map Zoom In - Zoom In to another Custom Map. When the Custom Map Zoom In button is highlighted, it means there is a higher resolution custom map at the current location. Pressing this button, will show this custom map on the screen. If unchecked, then the view will zoom out to the WebMap or virtual map view where no map is shown on the screen. If there is no active custom map, this button performs a Scale Zoom In.

Custom Map Zoom Out - When the Custom Map Zoom Out is checked, it means there is a lower resolution custom map at the current location. Pressing this button, will show this map on the screen. If unchecked, then the view will zoom out to a WebMap or a virtual map view where no map is shown on the screen. If there is no active custom map, this button performs a Scale Zoom Out.

Custom Map Zoom Full - Zoom back to the full map resolution (100% scale). Applies only to custom maps.

Select Map - Custom Maps are organized in a heirarchial layer order based on the resolution of the map. The Select Map tool allows you to select which map to view. Only maps that fall within the current centered location will be shown.

Navigating with GPS

By default PathAway will automatically search for your current location, and center the screen to it. The GPS Toolbar icon indicates whether the GPS is connected or not. If the GPS OFF icon

is shown, then this indicates the GPS is turned off and your position will not be updated. If the GPS is Off, then press the GPS icon to connect. PathAway will turn on the GPS and start acquiring satellites as indicated by the Searching GPS icon

. Once a fix of your location is obtained, the icon will change to the GPS 'Fixed' icon

, and your current location will be centered in the map view. If WebMaps are turned off, or a map for the current location cannot be downloaded, then then a blank (or virtual) map will be shown.

PathAway will always keep the current position centered. If you scroll the map manually then the auto-centering is disabled so you can freely scroll the map around. You can press the

Re-Center tool to return the map to the current GPS location. The Center tool icon will change to a circle with cross-hairs

when the map is in auto-center mode.

Recording Tracks

When PathAway has a fix of your location and you start moving, you can record your travel by "Tracking" your movements.

Controlling the tracking is done via the Tracking toolbar icon

. Pressing this button, then the Start Tracking option, will start recording your movements. The footprints in the Tracking icon will start animating to show the track recorder is on.

To see the time and distance you have traveled, ensure you are on a screen that has a Dashboard item showing this, such as the Tracking Screen (see main menu Screens->Tracking View). You can pause and resume track recording by pressing the Tracking icon, then Pause. The animation of the icon will stop, as will the time and distance recording. Press the button again to restart the track recording. Once you are finished your trip, press the Tracking button again, and choose Stop. You will then be shown your track trip statistics. The next time, you start tracking again, a new track log will be created.

With Track log recording on, When traveling, you will see a blue line on the map indicating where you've been.

Once you've recorded a track log, you can then use the tracks to "Follow" as a route, the next time you need to go on the same track. A useful feature for tracking is "BackTracking". If you're out on a trail, and need to find your way back, you can simply choose the

Route icon and press "BackTrack" feature to follow your recorded track to the start.

You can record tracks for later use, or to see where you've been. This is especially helpful in case you start going in circles!

Tracking databases can get quite large, especially if you are capturing constantly. This can slow screen refreshing down and consume a large amount of memory. The Settings-Tracks, has some options for controlling track database size, and recording precision. A good detailed track for traveling between 30 and 60 mph is to set the precision to record position every 10 seconds.

In this dialog, you can alternatively, set the tracking to record at certain distances. This will create a track record when you reach a certain distance. Therefore all track points will be of equal distance apart, regardless of your speed.

Navigating with Routes

Navigating to find your way is the primary function of PathAway, and one of it's most powerful features. You can navigate simply by following your location on a map, but the most accurate and reliable way is to use a Route. A Route is simply a series of points connected together to form your line of travel. You "Follow" this line to reach your destination. Routes can be obtained by Importing from external file via Data-Import, created manually using PathAway's powerful Route Design Tools, or using a previously recorded Track Log as your route.

A common route in PathAway is the "BackTrack" feature where you travel in one direction while recording your tracks, then use the "BackTrack" feature to find your way home along the same track you just travelled. A great feature if you get lost or encounter darkness or fog.

Creating Routes

With PathAway you can create point-to-point routes to follow for navigation. You can choose to select an individual point or create a multi-point route.

Creating Multi-Point Routes

Of course, in many situations, you will want to navigate along a certain path instead of direct to a point. For this, you need to create multi-point routes. These are simply a list of points aligned in sequence. A track log that you have recorded is actually a multi-point route that you can use to navigate with, such as finding your way home along the same path you came.

You can create multi-point routes in a number of ways. Here are the common methods used in PathAway:

Method 1 - Import Route: Quite often, you will find there are many routes or trails available on the internet. These routes are often available to import into your GPS device. These same file can be imported into PathAway to be used for navigation. The most common formats are GPX (Geo Exchange Format) and KML/KMZ (Google Earth format). See the Data-Import dialog for details on importing routes.

Method 2 - Draw Route using Route Designer: The Route Designer is a powerful tool where you can add route points simply by tapping on points on the maps. To access the Route Designer, press the Navigate toolbar

and choose Create New Route, or Edit Current route. To add points, tap on the map. To edit existing route points, tap on a point, then drag the point to the new location or use one of the route tools to delete, or move the route point up or down in the sequence. You can set Route Designer to add points to End/Start or Insert. In the PRO Edition, you can create routes that automatically follow roads or trails when you add points. Press the 'X" in the top right corner and save your route.

Method 3 - Add Route Points from map: To create a multi-point route from any point on the map, start by Tap and Hold on the start point of the route on the map. From the menu, choose Add Route Pt. A sub menu will then appear. Choose New Route. In the dialog, select "New Route starting at selected point". to make this point the beginning of your route. Press OK. Once done, you will see a Start icon

on the map indicating the start of the route.

The next step is to start adding other points to the route. This is done by tapping on the map, and choosing Add to Route. The point will be added to the route, and the route line is altered to reflect the change.

You will notice, if you scroll the map around you there will also be a green line showing the line to the closest point in your route. PathAway will always calculate the closest point on your route and direct you towards it via the green line, Heading indicator, or Off-Track warnings. This is helpful if you get off-track and need to find your way back to the route.

To give the route a name, go into Data->Routes, your route will be selected and have the (f) symbol beside it indicating you’re Following the route forward (you can also follow routes in Reverse order). From this dialog, choose your route, then select the Edit option from the top bar. Here you can enter the name of your Route and the type of Activity.

Capturing Points on a Map

When the Add Point

menu is selected, a menu with options for adding points is displayed. Quick Point simply adds a new point. Add Point adds a new point and brings up the Edit Point dialog so you can name and describe the point, choose it's icon, position and elevation. You can even take a picture to attach to the location. Position will be already entered because the point has a location on the map. If you had a valid GPS position, the true position and elevation would be entered.

Points can also be added by tap and hold on the map (or if the point is already selected, just single tap on the flag) and choosing the "Add Point" menu option.

If the point location needs to be adjusted, then you can edit the location coordinates in the Edit Point dialog, or tap and hold the point to select it, then choose Adjust Location to tap to a new position on the map to move the point to.

Starting a new Trip

When you have completed a trip, and are ready to start a new trip, you can quickly configure the trip options by Starting a new trip in the Navigate->Trip Setup dialog.

To continue, we’ll clear out the current route and trip data. Select the option No in Follow Active Route, Yes to Record to Track Log, and Yes to Reset Odometer. Press the OK button to dismiss the dialog.

Viewing Maps

PathAway can be setup to automatically download maps from the Internet as you navigate. By default WebMaps is configured to use the community contributed maps from OpenStreetMap.com. Other sources are also available, and can be chosen from the Maps->WebMaps dialog.

The portions of the WebMaps are downloaded and cached locally on your device. The map cache can be also be managed in this dialog. If you are traveling to an area where there will be no data connection, it is advised that you pre-download maps beforehand. This is done by zooming and scrolling around to force the areas of the maps you need to download to the cache.

If you have WebMaps turned on, then maps will be automatically downloaded to fill your screen. Zooming in and out will download new map sections of the requested resolution.

Note: If you are simply browsing maps, You can turn the GPS off by pressing the GPS toolbar icon to save battery power.

Navigating without Maps

PathAway works with or without maps. When used without maps, PathAway will display all points in a virtual Longitude and Latitude world. You can Zoom In and Zoom Out to increase and decrease the Scale factor of your view. If you have points, routes, or Tracks defined, PathAway will display them on the screens. GPS connectivity works well with or without maps. To view without maps, turn the "View->Show Webmaps" setting off.

Using Custom PathAway Maps

One of the most powerful features of PathAway is support for using customized maps, calibrated for GPS navigation. These maps are created using PathAway PC Tools or obtained from 3rd party sources. These maps are installed into PathAway and can be accessed via the Maps->Custom Maps menu. When installed in PathAway, custom maps are layered based on their level of resolution. This allows you to Zoom into and out of viewing these custom maps.

- For instructions on importing maps into PathAway, see the section Importing Maps and Data.
- For further information and tools for creating PathAway maps visit http://pathaway.com and follow the Tools, and Links options.

Changing Custom Map Views

1. Zooming Between Maps

You can install as many different custom maps as you like into PathAway. PathAway will organize and layer the maps depending on the scale and geographic coordinates of the map. Think of the maps as if they are organized from above the surface of the earth. When you are up very high, you see a wider area. Moving closer (or down) you see less area and more detail. So Map Zoom In moves you closer, and Map Zoom out moves you further away.
When you have two or more maps within the same geographic location that you are centered on, you can switch in and out of these maps in one of the following ways:

The Map Zoom buttons allow you to move into and out of these stacked maps. You don't need a map to increase or decrease the view, but if there is a map available, it will be shown. These buttons change shape to show you whether there is a map available.
A highlighted zoom

button indicates there is a map available. An un-highlighted zoom

button means there is not.
Please note, moving between stacked maps should not be confused with map scaling where you zoom into or out of a single map by expanding or shrinking the map.

2. Scaling a Map (Expand/Shrink)

You can expand or shrink your custom maps on the view screen to show a wider area or to get "close" to a location, while still rendering a view of the map. To scale maps use one of the following methods:

When you zoom in, all of the map pixels are expanded to show you a closer look at the area. When you zoom out, you will see a wider view of the map. To return to the original map pixels select the Zoom Map menu and choose Scale 100%.

Customizing Screens

All of the screens contain a separate customizable dashboard. Each screen has a dashboard setup associated with it. Here is how to customize the dashboard.

To Hide the Dashboard, choose the main menu select View, then turn off Show Dashboard.

Choose the View menu option Show Dashboard to turn the dashboard back on.

To resize the dashboard, simply press and drag the dashboard to the size you like. The dashboard can be minimized completely for maximum map viewing area.

You can also utilize the entire full view of the screen by turning the Top Toolbar off by selecting the View menu and choosing Hide Toolbar.

To adjust individual dashboard items, double tap the item you would like to customize. The Dashboard Options menu will appear showing the currently selected item and the options to available to set for the dashboard.

To move a Dashboard item, press and hold on the item, then drag it to the new location on the dashboard.

When there is no active information available for a dashboard control item, or the dashboard item is hidden, only a small bar will be displayed. Select one of the bars to bring up the dashboard menu. You can then add a new Dashboard item in the space.

Improving Visibility of Navigation Lines

You can increase the visibility of navigation data on the map screen. This is done by adjusting the size and color of route and track lines, or by selecting a larger or a different style of position marker. To do this, choose the Settings menu, and select the category Color and Lines.

In the Colors & Lines settings, you can change the way the lines and colors on the maps are displayed. You can create easy-to-read contrast between your maps and route and track lines. Experiment with this option until you've found a view that suits you. You can even change the look of the current Position Marker by selecting between 3 different styles.

For example, to change the way the active route you are following is drawn, click on the Active Route option. This will bring up the Line Style dialog and display the current style for the Active Route. Change the color by clicking on the Color button, and the width of the line by pressing either the + or - buttons beside the width label. To have a circle drawn at each Route Point, check the Show Points button. You can even set the level of transparency so map data can be seen behind the route line.

The Position Marker is the Arrow or cursor in the center of the screen. It represents your current geographical position on the map. If you are navigating with a GPS, it points in your direction of travel. If you are disconnected and following a route, it will point in the direction to the next point in the route. You can set the style of direction pointer in the Position Marker Style dialog. To do this, click on the Position Marker, from the Lines & Style Dialog. In the Position Marker Style dialog, you can choose the desired Direction Arrow style, color, and size of the marker.

Entering Location Coordinates

Location coordinates are the values used to represent an exact location on earth. These are defined in a number of ways. The most universal is via longitude and latitude. Other coordinate systems include UTM and USGB. You can setup your default location coordinates in the Settings->Coordinates Dialog.

Entering Longitude/Latitude Coordinates

The geographical coordinates are specified as the vertical distance from the equator known as latitude, and horizontal distance from the Central meridian over Greenwich England, known as longitude. These coordinates are entered in one of these available formats:

Hemisphere Coordinates Latitude coordinates north of the equator are prefixed by 'N' or a positive number. Coordinates in the southern hemisphere are prefixed by 'S' or negative numbers.

Hemisphere-Degrees-minutes:
N45 30.500, W79 30.500
* must be a space between degrees and minutes.
* no space between hemisphere and degrees

Hemisphere-Degrees-minutes-seconds:
N45 30 30.0, W79 30 30
* must be a space between degrees, minutes, and seconds.
* no space between hemisphere and degrees

Decimal degrees:
45.505, -79.505 or
N45.505 W79.505
* Latitude positive values specify Northern Hemisphere.
* Longitude positive values specify Eastern Hemisphere.
* no space between hemisphere and degrees

Entering UTM Coordinates

Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) coordinates define two dimensional, horizontal, positions. The sixty UTM zone numbers designate 6 degree wide longitudinal strips extending from 80 degrees South latitude to 84 degrees North latitude. UTM zone characters are letters which designate 8 degree zones extending north and south from the equator. Beginning at 80° south and proceeding northward, twenty bands are lettered C through X, omitting I and O. These bands are all 8° wide except for bond X which is 12° wide (between 72-84 N). There are some zones that are of different size. See the Map Projections manual for more info on UTM.

If you have set your Settings to UTM coordinates (see Tools->Settings->General), the data is entered as follows:
Grid Zone:
Format: <Zone Number><Zone Letter Designator>
Example: 17T, meaning Zone Number 17, Designator T.
Northing:
Northing or vertical value specified in Metres within the Grid Zone.
Example: 5001954
Easting:
Easting or horizontal value specified in Metres within the Grid Zone.
Example: 0603881

Entering OSGB Coordinates

Ordinal Survey of Great Britain (OSGB) coordinates define two dimensional, horizontal, positions within the area of Great Britain.
If you have set your Settings to UTM coordinates (see Tools->Settings->General), the data is entered as follows:
Grid Zone:
Format: <Two Letter Designator>
Example: ST
Northing:
Northing or vertical value specified in Metres within the Grid Zone.
Example: 02115
Easting:
Easting or horizontal value specified in Metres within the Grid Zone.
Example: 17353

Importing Maps and Data

To import PathAway custom maps, you'll need to convert them to PathAway .prc format. You can use our Map Manager for Windows at http://pathaway.com/convert.htm, or use a third party app such as QuoVadis(Touratech-QV) or Fugawi. See http://pathaway.com/links.php for map tools and sources.

For Data, PathAway supports GPX, KML, KMZ, and PathAway delimited format.

To get PathAway maps and data into PathAway, there are a number of ways:

Method 1. Copy maps and data from your PC to your device.
- On your PC or Mac locate the data files using your file utility (Explorer or Finder)
- Select and copy the data files to the clipboard.
- On the device, under main menu "Settings->Applications->USB Settings", ensure "Mass storage" is on (or Ask on connection)
- Connect your USB cable between your device and PC.
- Your device should be mapped to a drive letter on your PC.
- Choose a temporary location on the device, and paste your data files there. Note: If you are copying maps, you can copy them directly into your <Device Storage>PathAway folder. When PathAway runs, it will find your maps in these folders.
Importing into PathAway:
- Run PathAway on your device.

To Import Points, routes, and tracks in GPX,KML,KMZ, or PathAway format:
- Select "Data->Import". (Note, for Maps you can simply copy the maps into a registered PathAway folder. The Import command for maps simply copies to the <Device Storage>/PathAway folder)
- Select "Local File".
- Choose the file to Import, and select "Ok".
- Data files can be accessed by selecting the appropriate "Data" menu options. Note that KPX and KM* files have tracks, routes, and points inside a single file. These will be seperated out in PathAway into the appropriate data file type (Points/Routes/Tracks).

To Import Maps in PathAway or BSB/KAP format:
- Select "Data->Import". (Note, for Maps you can simply copy the maps into a registered PathAway folder. The Import command for maps simply copies to the <Device Storage>/PathAway folder)
- Select "Local File".
- Choose the file to Import, and select "Ok".
- Once completed, new maps will be accessible by "Zoom in or out", or by selecting the "Maps->Custom Maps" dialog.

or

Method 2. Email the files to yourself on your device. Files can be zipped up together for batch import. Then in your email, "Open" the attachment and save the data file to your device. Follow the "Importing into PathAway" steps above to complete the import.

or

Method 3. You can place the maps and data files on a Web server or File Sharing service such as iCloud or SkyDrive and "Open" the data directly from the mobile browser. Follow the "Importing into PathAway" steps above to complete the import.

or

Method 4. Use an application such as "Dropbox" to copy your files into your device. Follow the "Importing into PathAway" steps above to complete the import.

Location Sharing

PathAway PRO provides the ability to securely share your location with others so you can view their location on their device, and you can view theirs. This feature is very useful for applications such as group travel where you need to see where others in the group are; search and rescue, where searchers need view the positions of other rescuers.

For location sharing to work, the devices must transmit the location data over the internet. This includes via cellular data or WIFI. Note: PathAway Support does not provide assistance for obtaining data connections.

Location Sharing also requires that you create a PathAway Account to uniquely identify you with others, and to store your locations. When you send your location, it is securely posted to our servers, where it will be retrieved by others that you have chosen to share with. Only those that ypu approve to share your location with have access to your location records.

Sharing Locations With Others

To setup location sharing, go into the menu option Location Sharing->Share With....

In this dialog, you can add the other people that you want to share with. To add a new person to share with, click the "New" button on the bottom toolbar.

Next, enter the email address of the person you want to share with. You can access your "Contacts" on your device to quickly add and email.

PathAway will transmit the location in the background. When PathAway has completed sending it will return either “Location Send Successful” message on the bottom of the screen, or will return an unsuccessful message.

If the send fails, check the error message received and attempt to resolve the problem. If there is not enough information, you can check the log file in your <default>\PathAway folder. It is entitled “PathAwaySendLog.txt”. This log file contains a dump of the data being sent.

You can have your location sent at regular intervals by turning on the “Automatic Send Location” feature. This is done via Location Sharing->Auto Send command. The frequency of when to send can be set in the "Share Settings" dialog.

You can also simply send your location manually by issuing the “Send Now” command.

You can retrieve the locations of the people you're sharing with at regular intervals by turning on the “Automatic Location Retrieve” feature. This is done via Location Sharing->Auto Retrieve command. The frequency of when to retrieve can be set in the "Share Settings" dialog.

Monitoring Remote Locations

Viewing Shared Locations

Once you have retrieved other user's locations, they will be displayed on the map with an icon showing their direction of travel along with a flag showing their details. The amount of detail can be controlled in "Share Settings" dialog under "Map Display".

The retrieved locations can also be viewed in the "Locations Received" dialog. Here all the locations you have are listed. You can control which ones you want to display on your maps, or delete ones you don't want anymore.

If the retrieval is unsuccessful, then an error will appear on the status line. You can check the <device storage>/PathAway folder in the file “PathAwayReceiveLog.txt” to view the data log.

Reference

Navigation Screens (Screens Menu)

The main screens of the program are the navigation screens used for displaying maps, and other travel and location information. The screens are all composed of a map viewing area surrounded by a customizable “dashboard”. The dashboard can also be completely removed from the view by the View->Show Dashboard command. There are a number of different screens available for targeted use. They are shown as follows:

Full Screen Map View
Utilizes most of the screen to show as large a map area as possible. Long/Lat, speed, elevation, and direction of travel are displayed. This data is the “navigation” data in the program.

In this view, by default, the dashboard shows as follows:
Upper left: Elevation
Upper Middle: Course
Upper Right: Speed
Bottom Left: Location, overlaid by Proximity and Alarm information.
Bottom Center: Current Time
Bottom Right: Map Range

Tracking View
Shows the map and navigation data. Default travel stats are related to information specific to your current trip. Default settings are:
Upper Left: Elevation
Upper Middle: Course
Upper Right and down: current, average, and maximum speed.
Left side: trip time and distance (odometer)

Route View
Shows the map and “navigation” and "tracking" data, plus info for proximity to route points. As you approach a point, “Estimated time to destination (ete)”, “Distance to destination” and “Course to next point” are displayed. Note, there are other Route details that can be configured to show on the screen. See the Dashboard setting options.

Compass View
Shows the navigation Compass and selected “navigation” data.

The Compass view is customizable. The screen can display data in a “Tiled” format, or a single Compass in full screen.

Top-Left: Heading Compass
Top-Right: Next Point navigation Compass
Left under heading Compass: Primary Location Coords.

Profile View
Shows Elevation and speed profiles for the current Route or Track Log. Green Shaded area is the elevation profile. Double Vertical line indicates the current position relative to the current route position.

Modify the settings for the Profile View using the Settings->Profile View dialog.

Main Menu

The Left command button titled Options, is the main menu for access to commands in PathAway. The following menus are available from all Navigation screens.

Navigate:
Options for navigating routes with the GPS, simulating routes, and controlling and resetting trip data.

Tools:
Tools for creating and editting routes, measuring distances, and calculating areas.

View:
Options for setting visibility of items on the screen, such as maps, dashboard, toolbars.

Screens:
The main screens of the program are the navigation screens used for displaying maps, and other travel and location information.

Maps:
Options for viewing, downloading, importing, and edtting maps and charts.

Data:
Options for viewing, importing, exporting, editing, and using tracks, routes, points.

Location Sharing:
The Location Sharing menu contains commands for sharing your locations with others. Others can view your location directly on their device within the PathAway App. You can also setup your handheld to retrieve the locations of others.

Find:
Options for finding locations by address or location, or centering maps on current route or track.

Settings:
Configure different Settings for program to match how you want the program to work.

Selection:
Brings up the context menu for the currently selected map item (same as tap and hold on the map screen). If there is no current selection it then selects the current GPS location.

Menu->Navigate

Options for navigating with the GPS, simulating routes, and controlling and resetting trip data.

Use GPS
Toggles the GPS on and off. When the GPS is connected and has a fix on your location, the current location will be displayed in the center of the map screen. An Arrow will show your current direction of travel. Note that Use GPS only shows your current location and does not track your progress or provide navigation guidance. Use the Tracking options to record your trips, and Route options for navigating.

Simulate GPS
Simulates a navigational trip by centering the map to the current route points in sequence. The simulation moves one point at a time approximately every second until the end of the route is reached.

Start New Trip...
Start a new trip. Options to start with a new track log, or continue adding to the current track, and choose a new route to follow.

Reset…
Options to Clear the track log, reset odometer. Next connection will start with a new track log.

Menu->View

Show/Hide Custom Maps
On Show Custom Maps:
Show the custom map most closely matching current position and zoom setting.
On Hide Custom Map:
If one of your custom maps is displayed on the screen, it will be hidden and the blank virtual map will be displayed. If "Show WebMaps" is on, then the WebMaps with the closest resolution will be displayed.

Map Display…
Options to control what information and layers are displayed on the maps. This includes automatic map selection, track and route lines display, North Arrow, Point Icons and Text, Font Size

Show/Hide Toolbar
Turn Bottom toolbar /on/off. When the toolbar is hidden, you can access the toolbar by tapping on the bottom of the screen (between dashboard items)

Menu->Screens

The main screens of the program are the navigation screens used for displaying maps, and other travel and location information. The screens are all composed of a map viewing area surrounded by a customizable dashboard. The dashboard can also be completely removed from the view by the Options->View->Show Dashboard command. There are a number of different screens available for targeted use.

Tracking View
Shows the map and navigation data. Default travel stats are related to information specific to your current trip.

Route View
Shows the map and “navigation” data, plus full info for point proximity. As you approach a point, “Distance from” and “Course to” are displayed.

Compass View
Shows the navigation Compass and selected “navigation” data. The Compass view is customizable. The screen can display data in a “Tiled” format, or a single Compass in full screen.

Next Screen
Displays the next screen in the list. The screens are order in the same order as shown in the menu

Menu->Find

Go to Start/End of Route
Moves location to the start or end of the active route.

Go to Start/End of Track
Moves location to the start or end of the active recorded track.

Zoom Map

Map Zoom In
Zooms into the next map under the selected location. When the Map Zoom In is checked, it means there is a higher resolution map at the current location. Pressing this button, will show this map on the screen. If unchecked, then the view will zoom in to the WebMap, or virtual map view where no map is shown on the screen. If there is no active map, this button performs a Scale Zoom In.

Map Zoom Out
Zoom Out to another Map. When the Map Zoom Out is checked, it means there is a lower resolution map at the current location. Pressing this button, will show this map on the screen. If unchecked, then the view will zoom out to the WebMap, or virtual map view where no map is shown on the screen. If there is no active custom map, this button performs a Scale Zoom Out.

Scale Zoom In
Expands the pixels of the current map to show a close up view of the area.

Scale Zoom Out
Shrinks the pixels of the current map to show a wider view of the area.

Choose Map…
Brings up list of all available Maps within the current location bounds. Select the map name to display it on the screen. The indicators beside the map name show whether the map is a higher (+) or lower (-) resolution. The (*) indicates the map is the same resolution as the current map. You can also choose "WebMap/No Map" to display either a WebMap or the blank virtual map screen if no WebMap is available or if WebMaps is turned off.

Scale 100%
Draws the map in its original scale. Applies only to PathAway Custom maps.

Selection Menu

Provides access to the context menu options available at the current map screen center. This is equivalent to tap and hold on the center of the map and brings up the context menu for a list of options avaialble on this location. See the Context Selection Menu. Selection menu

Context Sensitive - Selection Menu

You can select and control areas on PathAway screen by bringing up a context menu depending on the item selected.

Map Context Selection Menu

Selecting an area of the map brings up the top level Context Selection menu
Selecting an existing point will display the current location coordinates, the closest point name. Selecting an empty area of the map will display only the current location coordinates.

The following menus are activated when you tap and hold on an area of the map, or if select the Main menu->Selection command. The menus are organized into multiple layers for easy navigation. The first menu is the Top Level.

Map Selection Menu - Top Level

<Current Location>
Displays the geographic coordinates of the selected location

<Closest Point> >
Select the item to display a list of commands to operate on the selected point.

Deselect
Deselects the currently selected location and clears the flag on the map.

Add Point…
Adds the selected location to the Points database. Calls up Edit Point dialog for naming and selecting icon.

Map Selection Menu->Closest point

Contains location sensitive options for the currently selected point. Show details of point, edit the point, or delete it.

Details…
Displays a screen showing detailed information about the point, such as distance to, ETA to, etc.

Dashboard

Dashboard Context Menus

Customizable Dashboard Options allow you to see the information you are most interested in. Each of the PathAway screens can be customized differently. This allows you to quickly change to a view most appropriate for navigating.

Double Tap on a Dashboard item allows you to have different information displayed at the dash location tapped on. This brings up the DashItem Edit dialog where you can set the data type, and font size.

On Top or Right tiled dash style, Tap and Hold then Drag on a Dashboard item to move it to a new location on the dashboard. The Tiled Dashboards are organized from left to right to fill the screen, then the rest of the items are offscreen and can be scrolled to in order to view them.
/ Note: With the dash in Overlay Mode, if no information is selected for a Dashboard, or there is no information available, then a small bar is displayed. Clicking on the bar will also bring up the Dashboard menu.

Show/Hide
Removes the currently selected info from the selected Dashboard. If it is hidden, then it can be re-shown.

Tracking Info >
Routing Info >
General Info >
Sub-menu option categories. See each item description below.

Set Font...
Set the primary font for the currently selected item. Brings up the Set Font Dialog

Dashboard Item - Set Font Dialog

Dashboard items all consist of 2 potential lines. Set the font size desired for the top and bottom lines of the selected dashboard item.

Dashboard - Tracking Info >

Dashboard Item info for tracking state and GPS Information. Includes speed, location, and time info

GPS Status
Shows GPS Status (Same as on Toolbar). Tap on this item to Use the GPS.

Heading
Shows current Heading (course) direction. For slow speeds or when stopped, PathAway will switch to the internal magnetic compass to determine heading.

Location Coordinates
Shows current position in the Primary Coordinate setting. (Options->Settings->Coords)

Secondary Coordinates
Shows current position in the Secondary Coordinate setting (Options->Settings->Coords)

Pace (Time/Dist )
Displays the current Pace (Time per Distance) value. This is the speed at which it will take you to cover a single distance unit. I.e. If you are using Metric units, this is the time to travel one Kilometer. This feature is useful for time/speed training and racing data.

Avg Pace (Time/Dist)
Displays the current Average Pace (Time per Distance) value. This is the average Time it has taken to cover a single distance unit. I.e. If you are using Metric units, this is the average time to travel one Kilometer. This feature is useful for time/speed training and racing data.

Dashboard - Routing Info>

Elevation Warning
Displays distance and position from the elevation recorded at the current route position in the active route database.

Heading Direct to Dest
Displays the heading direct to the route destination point.

Dist Direct to Dest
Displays the straight line distance direct to the route destination point.

Vert Dist to Next
Displays the vertical distance in elevation units to the next point on the route.

Vert Angle to Next
Displays the vertical angle to the next point as expressed in degrees

Dashboard - General Info

Time
Current Time. Displays time from the Handheld, when not connected to GPS. GPS UTC + time zone offset when connected to GPS.

View Range
Map View range distance. Horizontal distance from left to right side of screen.

Dialogs

Settings Dialog

Settings for options such as units of display, track recording options, map display options, time estimation settings, hard key settings, map and dashboard colors, routing options etc. The Settings dialog is organized by separate dialog panels. Select the panel of choice from the list.

Settings->General

Distance:
General settings for speed and distance units of measure. Choose from Statute Miles, Nautical Miles, or Kilometers.

Elevation:
Settings for elevation and short measurement. Choose from Feet, Metres, or Yards.

Course:
Settings for the display of Heading and directional course. Choose from simple N,S,W,E, to more detail such as NE, and NNE, to decimal degrees.

Area: Settings for total Area. Can be in Square Metres, Sq Feet, Sq Yards, Sq Kilometers, Sq Miles, Sq Nautical Miles, Hectares, or Acres.

Use GPS on Startup:
Automatically connects the GPS on program startup. If not selected, then the GPS will need to manually enabled by pressing the GPS icon, GPS Tracking icon, or the menu Navigate-Use GPS button.

Run in Background:
Keeps tracking with the GPS in the background after pressing the Home button. Warning: This option will consume more battery power. This feature may not be available in all devices.

Keep Backlight On:
Keeps the backlight of the screen from dimming while navigating with the GPS. Warning: This option will consume more battery power. This feature may not be available in all devices.

Confirm Shutdown:
When the Back key is pressed, selecting this option, will bring up a confirmation dialog to allow you to choose from the following options:
- Exit and shutdown the App. The GPS tracking will be shut down and the program will exit and be removed from memory.
- Minimize the App. Close the App and return to the main Launcher screen. The App will be put into Background mode. If Background Tracking is enabled, PathAway will continue to Track in the background. Otherwise, the App may be eventually terminated by the operating system since it is no longer in use.
- Cancel. Returns the App to its Main Screen. Press Cancel if you inadvertantly press the Back key too many times exiting from the dialogs.

Settings ->Primary Coordinates/Secondary Coordinates

Define the geographical coordinate display format and datum. Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB, MGRS, or other national grid. Primary coordinates are used for all display and location editing. Secondary Coordinates are used for location info, and optional Secondary coordinate display on a dashboard item.

Position:
Define the geographical coordinate display format. Latitude/Longitude, UTM, OSGB or other national grid.

Datum:
Specify the Datum to use for the coordinates. Most popular datum is WGS84.

Settings->Map Display …

Show Custom Maps:
Display maps on the navigation screen. When not selected, navigation can be done by the virtual map, which will still place your recorded points on the screen based on the current zoom factor.

Show North Arrow:
Display a symbol on the map indicating direction to TRUE north. The arrow is display in the top left quadrant of the screen.

Show Active Track:
Show the currently active track log line. By default, the track log is shown in blue.

Show All Enabled Tracks:
In the Data-Tracks dialog, you can select the "Show" button, and select which Tracks to always display on the screen. This option allows you to turn them all On or Off in order to have a clearer view of the map below it.

Show All Enabled Routes:
In the Data-Routes dialog, you can select the "Show" button, and select which Routes to always display on the screen. This option allows you to turn them all On or Off in order to have a clearer view of the map below it.

Show Active Route:
Show/Hide the track line of the active route being followed.

Line to next point:
Show/Hide the line from the current location to the next point.

Line to next turn:
Show/Hide the line from the current location to the next turn instruction.

Circle next point:
Show/Hide the circle showing the Route Target Proximity Radius around the target point.

Circle next turn:
Show/Hide the circle showing the Route Target Proximity Radius around the target turn instruction point.

Show Track Name Labels:
Show the name of all the tracks and routes that are displayed on the map screen.

Show Time Radials:
Shows circle on map indicating the time it will take to travel to locations on the map. Configurable in the Settings->Radials dialog.

Show Distance Radials:
Shows circle on map indicating the distances to locations on the map.

Show Icons:
Show the point icons. When you zoom out you can specify the threshold when the icons are not to be displayed. This is useful to avoid screen clutter when viewing wide areas. Icons can be displayed in Normal, or double (large) size.

Show Text Labels:
Show the point text labels. When you zoom out you can specify the threshold when the text is not to be displayed. This is useful to avoid screen clutter when viewing wide areas.

Highlight Closest Point:
Show label, distance to, and pointer to the closest point in proximity. You can specify to show the point name (label), distance from current location, and heading from the current location. The following are options for the type of information displayed on the Closest Point Tag.

Show Label:
Display the name on the Closest Point flag.

Show Dist:
Display the distance to the closest point from the current position.

Show Heading:
Show the heading in degrees to the closest point.

Menu Text Normal/Large Text:
Global setting to display normal or large text for popup menus. The large text option is useful for arms length viewing, and finger selection.

Dashboard Normal/Small/Large Text:
Global setting to show text in different sizes. When large text is selected, each font on the dashboard is expanded by one size. When small text is selected, each font is reduced by one size.

Show Toolbar:
Show or hide the toolbar on the main screens. When the toolbar is hidden, you can access the toolbar by tapping on the bottom of the screen (between dashboard items

Settings ->Profile View

Tracking View:
Show the profile for the current Track Log. If there is no current track log, the screen will default to the current route.

Route View:
Show the profile for the current route being followed. Note: The route must have some Elevation data for the profile to show. If you are following a Track Log, it will have elevation data. If there is no route available, the screen will default to the current track log.

Show Speed: Toggle the Speed Profile On/Off.
Show Elevation: Toggle the Elevation Profile On/Off.

Settings ->Tracking

Set track recording Settings. Allows you to Control how often position data is logged to the Active Track Database log.

Record Track History:
Saves recorded GPS location to a logging database while connected.

Track Recording Interval:
Record By Time or by Distance. Options will change depending on the selection.

Time Intervals:
Record track log point at time interval offsets. Set to Constant to record as often as the communications speed and device performance will allow.

Record By Distance:
Select the distance intervals to record track points at. PathAway will record a track point at specified distance traveled markers.

Elevation Correction:
Some GPS receivers interpret the elevation/altitude in different ways. This may require a correction to be applied depending on your locale. Entering a positive value will add an amount to the recorded and displayed elevation. A negative value will subtract.

Settings ->Alarms

Have audible alarms sound when you reach points of interest, or get off your route track. Set the distance threshold for the proximity point, and choose from one of the predefined alarm sounds.

Edit Alarms:
Customize the sounds played for each alarm. Choose from many built-in sounds or select an external sound file as the alarm.

Off Track Warning:
Set the Off Track warning alarm distance, and sound. This alarm will sound when you veer from the specified track by the off track distance. The Off track alarm will continue to sound every 30 seconds while off-track.

Proximity Approaching and Reached:
Proximity alarms can be set to alert you at two separate proximity distances. Different sounds can be set to notify you of when you are approaching points.

Turn Instruction Approaching and Reached:
Turn instructions can be created by setting a route point to be an Intersection. The Turn alarm settings will sound as you approach turns. Note, turns are set by selecting “Add Turn Instruction” when adding routes, or by editing a Route point and selecting the “Intersection” icon for the route point.

Altitude Warning:
Defines vertical distance of track route you can get before Elevation too low or too high warning is triggered. Route being followed must contain Elevation data.

GPS Fix Acquired/Lost:
Alarms that sound when a GPS fix is first acquired, or when the signal is lost.

Remote Location Notifications:
Sound alarm when a new remote location is received or when your location is successfully sent. Or set different alarms when a send or retrieve fails.

Location Send Notifications:
Sound alarm when your location is successfully sent. Sound a different alarm if the location send fails. Location Receive Notifications: Sound alarm when a new remote location is received or when a location retrieval fails. The failure alarm applies only to the Http-based Location retrieval.

Settings->Alarms -> Edit Alarms

Set the distance threshold for the proximity, and choose from one of the predefined alarm sounds, or select a custom sound of your own.

Distance from Target: The distance value that must be reached in order to trigger the alarm. Each trigger is different depending on the type. For Proximity and Turn Instructions, the alarm will sound when you get closer than the specified target distance. Of Off-Track and elevation warnings, you must be further away (or above or below) from this distance for the alarm to sound.

Sound: Set the warning alarm sound. Choose from the pre-defined sounds, or from a sound file of your choice. Press the “Play Sound” button to test the sound.

Settings ->Radials

Show Estimated Travel Time Radials: When enabled, a circle will be drawn on the map for each specified radial value showing the estimated time to reach the area of the map.

Show Distance Radials: When enabled, a circle will be drawn on the map for each specified radial value showing the distance to the area of the map.

Settings->Position Marker

The Position Marker is the Arrow or cursor in the center of the screen. It represents your current geographical position on the map. If you are navigating with a GPS, it points in your direction of travel. If you are disconnected and following a route, it will point in the direction to the next point in the route. You can set the style of direction pointer in the Position Marker Style dialog. In the Position Marker Style dialog, you can choose the desired Direction Arrow style, color, and size of the marker. For more emphasis on screen, set the 3d Effect to create a shadow behind the marker.

Settings->Dashboard

The Dashboard dialog allows you to to adjust the colors of the user interface elements such as menus, toolbars, and dashboard. As well, you can change the style of the Dashboard. The Dashboard styles can be set differently for both landscape and portrait display mode. Select the Settings category Dashboard to activate this dialog. Experiment with this option until you've found a view that suits you.

Settings->Colors & Lines

The Colors and Lines dialog allows you to to improve the visibility of the navigation displays on the map. Select the Settings category Color and Lines to activate this dialog. Here you can change the way the lines and colors on the maps are displayed. You can create easy-to-read contrast between your maps and route and track lines. Experiment with this option until you've found a view that suits you.

Active Route: Set the color and width of the Active route line. Can set whether to show each route point mark as well. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Line to Next Point: Set the color and width of the line from the current position to the next point on the route. These are shown when the preferences option "Show All Tracks" is on. Can set whether to show each route point mark as well. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Circle Next Route Point: Set the color and width of the circle for the next point on the route. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Other Routes: Set the color and width of the non-active Route lines. These are shown when the preferences option "Show All Tracks" is on. Can set whether to show each route point mark as well. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Active Track: Set the color and width of the Active track log line. Can set whether to show each track point mark as well. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Other Tracks: Set the color and width of the non-active Track lines. These are shown when the preferences option "Show All Tracks" is on. Can set whether to show each track point mark as well. Brings up Line Style dialog.

Point Labels Text/Background: Change the display color and background of the point label text.

Point Icons: Change the default color used when Point Icons are out of range.

North Arrow: Change the display color of the North Arrow displayed on the map.

Settings->Time Estimates

Time Estimates based on:
• Recorded Track Speed: Report to the exact time it took previously on a followed track. Applies only when "Following" a recorded track. If this option is disabled, then speed estimates will be based on the "Then" settings

Then
• Current Speed: Estimates based on current speed. Set the speed in the Custom Speed box.
• Average Speed: Estimates based on current average speed.
• Activity Average Speed: Estimates based on an estimated average speed set for the current vehicle.
• Custom Speed: Estimates based on current speed. Set the speed in the Custom Speed box.

Show Estimated Speed on Dashboard:
On the dashboard items that show estimated time data, this option will display a symbol to indicate what it is basing its time estimate on. Symbols are T=Track, S=Current Speed, V=Average Speed, A=Activity Average Speed.

Settings->Routes

Off Track Warning: Defines distance to right or left of route track you can get before Off-track warning is triggered.

Elevation Warning: Defines vertical distance of track route you can get before Elevation too low, too high warning is triggered. Route being followed must contain Elevation information.

Follow Routes in Sequence: By Default, PathAway targets the Next Route point by determining the closest route point in the direction of travel. This might not be the most desirable method for navigation since, some routes my crisscross, or loop back. Or perhaps, the route requires a grid pattern to be run. In this case, the Follow Routes in Sequence can force PathAway to Target only the Next Point after the current target point, when it reaches the Route Pt Proximity Radius.

Route Pt Proximity Radius: This specifies the criteria for determining when a Route point target has been reached. The wider the radius setting, the sooner the PathAway will move onto the next route point target.

Manual Route Advance Only: In certain cases, it may be required that the Route target point be advanced manually. If Manual Route advance is enabled, then PathAway will stay fixed on the target route point until you specify Advance Route Target Point

Settings->Point

In Proximity when within:
Defines the radius to search for points to display in proximity list.

Auto Point Naming:
Define how new points are auto-named. Points can be automatically named by geographical coordinate or be incrementing numeric ids.

Point View Width: Set the map display range threshold for when to display the icons and text labels. When zoomed out to a range higher than these settings, the icons will be shown only as dots, and the text will not be displayed. Note, the icons and text can be turned on and off completely in the “Settings > Map Display” dialog.

Settings->Folders

The Folders dialog allows you to specify the file folders that PathAway uses to look for Custom Maps. By default, PathAway uses folders on the main storage area, and looks for storage on an external SDCard. Note that some devices reference folders and sdcard's differently so PathAway may not initially find the correct folders. This can be modified in the Folders Settings.

Folders Menu Commands:
Add Folder...: Register a new folder. PathAway will look for databases in the new folders. Note, PathAway does not search for databases in sub-folders.
Delete Folder: Removes a folder from the Folder Enumeration list. PathAway will no longer search for databases in this folder. Note, the default folders cannot be removed.

Settings->Folders->Add Folders

This dialog allows you to add and remove PathAway folders. Simply Check the folders you want PathAway to look for databases. Uncheck folders to remove them from the enumeration list. Note, the <Personal Folder>\PathAway folder cannot be removed.
To select new folders, turn On the checkbox beside the folder name. To open a folder to view its contents, tap on the folder name.
New Folder: Create a new folder. Edit the folder name and press OK to apply the name. Once the folder is created, it will appear in the folder selector list and you can check it off.

Settings->Register

*For PathAway.com version only*. When you purchase, you are provided with a registration key based on the UID of your device. This screen you can enter your registration key to unlock the trial version for full use, or to retrieve your registration key if you need to upgrade the application.

Settings->My Accounts

For Subscription Services, you will need to create a PathAway account. Login to your accounts here in order to activate the subscription services you have purchased. If you don't have an account, you can enter this dialog to register for a new one.

Forgot Password: To reset your password in case you forgot it. You will receive an email with a link to reset your password.

Settings->Weather Forecasts

To subscribe to premium weather forecasts, you can choose a monthly or annual premium subscription, and choose Subscribe to go to a secure purchase page to complete your subscription purchase. If you already have a premium subscription, you can unsubscribe here. If you unsubscribe, you subscription will expire at the next billing cycle.

Navigate Menu Dialogs

>Navigate->Start New Trip...

For selecting route and track recording log options before beginning a trip. This dialog requires that you have previously defined or recorded the routes or points you are going to use for navigation.

Follow Active Route:
To navigate in PathAway you must choose to Follow a Route, Track log, or a stored Point. A Route is a series of points that create the line that you will follow while navigating. You can choose a recorded Track Log as well to follow. Finally, you can choose a Point and navigate directly to it. When you start navigation, select whether to use your Active Route to follow for navigation. If you have no route selected, this option will be disabled.

Record to Track Log:
Turn on or off track recording. Choose to create a new track log, or to add to the current track database. If you choose new track, then all travel stats will be reset. I. e. Odometer, travel time etc.

Reset Odometer / Start New Track Log:
Select Yes to reset the odometer to zero, and start a new track log database to record to. This will automatically generate a new track log name. To find this track log name, go to the Options->Tracks dialog and look for the ‘*’ beside the track log details. By default the tracks names start with “Track” and are followed by the creation date and time. I.e. "Track 2009-09-05 15-51", means the track log was created on Sept 5^th 2009, at 3:51 pm. Select No to Add to the Existing Track Log. If you are continuing a trip, you can append to the current track log by selecting this option. You can also choose this option and type in a new name for the track log. This will create a new log and record your track records to it.

Navigate->Reset...

Deactivate Current Route: Select Yes to turn Route Navigation off. Select No to leave it as is. If you deactivate a route, you can still start it up again by selecting it from the Track/Route or Points menu. Or by selecting a point on the map via map context menu and choosing “Add to Route”.

Data Menu Dialogs

Operations for viewing and managing all stored points, routes, maps, and recorded track logs.

Data->Points

Lists all points. Points may be stored in multiple databases. Select a point to view on the map, edit point information, delete, add new points.

List of Points: Select the point to perform a command on. The second line displays extra information about the point. You can change what is shown on this line via the Menu->Select Data command. Tap on a point to view it's details. Tap and hold on the point to bring up a menu of options to perform on the point.

Points Dialog - Toolbar and Main Menu

Tap and hold on the point to bring up a menu of options to perform on the point.

Search…
Dialog to enter the name of a point to search for. Search will scroll to and select the point found.

Select Data > sub-menu
Control the Point Information displayed on the second line of the Points list.

Points Dialog - Selected Point Context Menu

Edit Point:
For modifying the details of the selected point, such as name, geographical coordinates, description, and icon. Launches the Point Edit Dialog.

Edit Point Dialog

Edit point name, geographic location, description, and choose an icon to represent the point on the map. This dialog is used whenever a new Point is added. New points can be added via the Add Point command from the Map Context menu, or from the Data->Points dialog.

Name:
Name for the point. Maximum length is 79 characters. All characters except (commas and quotes) are valid.

Media:
Attach a photo or video to the point. Take a picture or add from your album

Longitude/Latitude:
Geographical coordinates for the point. See Entering Location coordinates for information on how to enter location coordinates. If your units are in other grids such as UTM, or OSGB, then the data entry prompts will be Grid, Northing and Easting.

Improve Accuracy - Pinpoint:
The Pinpoint feature will improve the accuracy of the geographical location of the point by taking multiple samples and average the top accuracy results to provide a more precise location. This is done by Starting the PinPoint, remaining as stationary as possible, then allowing the GPS to sample the location for a few seconds. Usually, about 15 seconds of sampling is enough to obtain a very accurate result, providing the GPS has a good quality fix.

Edit Point - Options Menu

Data->Routes

Route management dialog. Lists all of your routes. You can create new routes, edit a route, or choose an existing route to follow forward or reverse. The current Route you are following is indicated in the rightmost column by an (f) for forward, or (r) for reverse.

Routes Dialog - Toolbar and Menus

Show
Select Routes to always display on the map. Thee routes are referred to as "Other Routes". They can be toggled on/off entirely in the Settings->Map Display dialog.

Select
Select multiple routes to perform commands on. When selected, a checkbox will appear beside each route. Check the routes to perform the action on. Commands are:
- Delete: Delete all Checked Routes
- Export: Export all Checked Routes.

Import
Import GPS/LOC/KML/KMZ or PathAway pw* files into PathAway databases. Only data that contains routes will be shown in this dialog.

Data->Routes - Selected Route Context Menu

Show Details
Displays details of the route, such as name, activity, number of points, length.

Edit Details
For modifying the details of the route, such as name, activity, and individual points. Launches the Edit Route Database Details Dialog.

Follow Forward:
Activate the selected Route to follow from the start. As you travel, your current position along the route will be displayed. Information such as ETA, Dist to Next point, Distance to destination etc. can be displayed.

Follow Reverse:
Activate the selected Route to follow in reverse order starting at end point of the route.

Goto Start Location
Position the center of the map to the start of the selected route. If the route is the active route being followed, it will be shown on the map as well.

New Route…
Creates a new route. Will launch the Route Database Details Dialog.

Export…
Exports the selected file to PathAway comma delimited format, GPX, KML or KMZ. For routes the default extension is .pwrte.

Data->Routes->Edit Details

For modifying the details of the route, such as name, activity, and individual points.

Activity: The activity the route is intended for. I.e. walking, biking cycling.

Data->Tracks

Lists of your recorded tracks. View Track details. Choose a track to follow for pinpoint accurate routing. Export Tracks to share with others.

Tracks Dialog - Tools Menu

Show
Select Tracks to always display on the map. Thee routes are referred to as "Other Tracks". They can be toggled on/off entirely in the Settings->Map Display dialog.

Select
Select multiple tracks to perform commands on. When selected, a checkbox will appear beside each track log. Check the tracks to perform the action on. Commands are:
- Delete: Delete all Checked Track Logs
- Export: Export all Checked Track Logs.

Import
Import GPS/LOC/KML/KMZ or PathAway pw* files into PathAway databases. Only data that contains track logs will be shown in this dialog.

Data->Tracks - Selected Track - Context Menu

Show Details
Displays details of the route, such as name, activity, number of points, length.

Edit Details:
For modifying the details of the track log, such as name, activity, and individual points. Launches the Edit Track Details Dialog.

Follow Forward:
Activate the selected Track to follow from the start. As you travel, your current position along the route will be displayed. Information such as ETA, Dist to Next point, Distance to destination etc. can be displayed.

Follow Reverse:
Activate the selected Track to follow in reverse order starting at end point of the Track.

Goto Start Location:
Position the center of the map to the start of the selected track. If the track is the active track log, it will be shown on the map as well.

Activate Log:
Sets the selected track as the active track log. The track is Displayed on the current navigation screen. All subsequent position recording added to this track. If checked, it indicates that the selected track is the active log and GPS data will be added to it. Press this option to deactivate the logging to the selected track.

Export…
Exports the selected file to PathAway comma delimited format, GPX, KML or KMZ. For tracks the default extension is .pwtrk.

Data->Tracks->Edit Track Details

Activity:
The activity the track was used for. I.e. walking, biking cycling.

Data->Point Databases

Lists of your points databases, Choose a point database to make the active database for which new points will be added to.

Point Database - Tools and Main Menu

Select
Perform commands on multiple Point Databases. Active the "Select" mode, the checkmarks will appear to the right of the Point Database name. Check all the desired databases, then choose the command to execute.
- Delete: Delete all Checked Point Databases.
- Export: Export all Checked Point Databases.

New Database
Creates a new Point Database. Will launch the Edit Details Dialog.

Data->Point Databases->Selected Points Database - Context Menu

Show Details
Displays details of the Point Database, such as name, activity, number of points, length.

Edit Details
For modifying the details of the Point Database, such as name, activity, and individual points. Launches the Points Database Details Dialog.

View Points...
View Points of the selected database in the Points Dialog.

Export
Exports the selected file to PathAway comma delimited format, GPX, KML or KMZ. For Point Databases the default extension is .pwpts.

Data->Point Database->Edit Details

For editing the details of the Point Database, such as name, activity, description.

Activity: The activity the points in the track are used for. I.e. walking, biking cycling.

Store New Points Here: When this option is turned on for this database, then all new points will automatically be added to this database.

Data->Import

The Data Import command brings external data such as tracks, routes, and points into the app. Import local files that have been copied to the current device. Select the files from the file selector. Once the data files are imported they are organized by their type. Ie. Routes are stored in the Routes list, tracks in the Tracks list, points (waypoints) in the Point Databases list.

Maps->WebMaps

WebMaps is a feature which allows you to download maps on-the-fly while navigating via GPS. WebMaps accesses various Web Map Servers to extract portions of the map to fill the screen. With WebMaps, you will always have the screen filled with a map, since new map sections are downloaded and displayed as you move.

Note, the maps are extracted from third-party services, so their availability is not guaranteed.

Download Maps from Internet:
When tuned ON, PathAway will automatically connect to the internet and download map sections from the Source Map server.

Show Cached Maps when offline:
When Download Maps is OFF, and Show Cached is ON, then PathAway will display the any map sections stored in the cache. You should clear the Cache on a regular basis to prevent the device from running out of memory.

Memory Cache Size:
Specify the amount of memory to use to cache the maps in memory. The higher the size, the better performance. However, setting this amount too high could cause the program to run out of memory.

Note, there is no limit set to the size of the Map Cache folder, so it should be cleared from time to time.

Maps->Offline WebMaps

This feature allows you to download and cache offline(on the device) large map sections and multiple resolutions at once rather that zoom and scroll to download them. Before selecting this option, position the map view to the area you would like to "offline". The select this option and follow the steps in the "Offline Webmaps" dialog.

Please note that downloading webmaps for offline use requires a significant amount of storage space, and could take a long time to download. Please only download the map sections you require, as the service provider may block you if you download too much data at once.

Also ensure you are connected via WIFI or tethered internet connection, to ensure you're not charged for a large amount of data downloading from your cellular service provider.

Max Zoom: Specify the zoom range to download. This option will start at the current zoom to the maximum zoom available for the map service. The Estimated size and time options will update as you change the number of zoom levels to download.

Once you press the Ok button to start the download, the program will return to the map screen. The toolbar at the bottom will change to a progress indicator showing the tiles downloaded. This process can be cancelled at any time.

Maps->Calibrate Map

Once maps have been transferred to the device, you can fine-tune the map coordinates by matching the positions of known points on the maps, with the actual position displayed by the map. Resolution, and offset of the map is adjusted.
First you should select and "Show" the map you are going to calibrate onto the map screen. If the map to calibrate is not visible, go to the Options-Maps dialog, and choose the map by it's name, and tap the Show button.
To calibrate the map, select the Maps-Calibrate Map menu options. You will be shown a dialog with calibration options.

Calibrate THREE or more known points on the map: This method allow you to select up to 9 known points to be used for calibration. This method is useful if your map does not have horizontal and vertical latitude and longitude lines respectively. Use this method for the highest map accuracy. Selecting this method will bring up a panel below the map. Options in this panel allow you to select points on the map for use in calibration, select captured points for use, or enter the coordinates manually.
Calibrate using Nudge Controls: Nudge Map Calibration controls are for making small adjustments to the maps. They work best when you have a map and have recorded tracks with the GPS and or have marked a few points. If the track doesn't exactly line up with a road, or points are not right on the place they should be, you can use the nudge controls to "Line up" the maps with the known points.

Calibrate by THREE or more known points

The Known Points Calibration method brings up an interactive screen that allows you to select the known points on the map, and then specify their geographic coordinates. If you have saved points already, you can select these points to be used in the calibration. Commands are as follows:
Show: Highlight this button to automatically move the map into view of the calibration point.
Mark: Highlight this button to mark the point on the map as it’s pixel coordinate. To mark the point, tap and hold on the location on the map where this point resides.
Point…: Select an existing point from the Points Database to use as the geographic coordinates for the calibration point.
Delete/Trash: Remove the calibration point.
Edit..: Modify the calibration geographic points manually
< # >: Traverse through the calibration points.
X: Exit Calibration mode. You will be prompted to Save or Cancel your changes.

Calibrate using Nudge Controls

When the option for calibrating using Nudge controls is selected, the nudge control screen is shown.
Nudge moves adjusting the calibration of the map by geographical coordinates. This amount of adjustment is set by the nudge factor. The nudge factor is set in decimal degrees.
This screen contains a number of buttons for adjusting the coordinates of the map. As well, a nudge factor can be set for adjusting the precision to which to move the map.

Adjusts the map towards the corresponding direction by the given factor (nudge).

Adjusts the map in both directions horizontally or vertically by the given factor.

Adjusts the map in both directions equally horizontally and vertically by the given factor. Effect is to make the map appear to cover a larger or smaller geographical space.
Note if the geographical width is not exactly the same as the height, then the map sizing movement will appear to be of different values horizontally and vertically, since the pixel coverage of a nautical mile (degree lat or lon) is different between width and height.

Map->Import

The Map Import command brings external custom maps into the app. Map Files can be imported directly or from an online service.

Local File: Import local files that have been copied to the current device. Select the files from the file selector.

Terminology

Dashboard

Customizable Border around navigation map screens. It contains useful travel statistics and information. Dashboard items can be modified via selecting a particular item and bringing up it’s context menu. See Dashboard-Context Menu in the Reference manual.

GPS

Global Positioning System uses a series of satellites to transmit data to receivers enabling them to accurately pinpoint their location and elevation on earth. Originally developed by the U.S. Department of Defense as a military system, GPS has become a global utility. It benefits users around the world in many different applications, including air, road, marine, and rail navigation, telecommunications, emergency response, oil exploration, mining, and many more. Your device includes an Embedded GPS which PathAway utilizes to obtain positional information.

Icons

Icons in PathAway are small images used in PathAway to mark the location of Points on a map.

Points

Points are locations marked by the user. Each point can be identified by a name, icon, and description. The icon you choose for your point, will be displayed on the map. In PathAway, points are stored in the Points database. You create multiple points databases to store points. The Points databases can be viewed in the Data->Point Databases Dialog. Often Points are also referred to as waypoints.

Proximity

While traveling, PathAway will display the points on the map that are in close proximity. If following a track, the distance to the closest point on the track, and the distance to the end of the track are displayed.

Simulate

Simulates a route by moving the map to points along the route in sequence until the end of the route. Use the simulate to verify routes you’ve created, or to review tracks after they’ve been recorded.

Routes

Routes can be created by linking points together in a sequence. When following a route, the distance to next point, and time and distance to destination are displayed. Also, the distance and direction off of the route is shown.

Activity

Define your mode of transportation or activity, for easy searching for routes and tracks. Time Estimates can be made by the default vehicle speed or a custom speed you choose

Tracks

Tracks can be created by recording GPS movement. These tracks can then be “Followed” to perform as an accurate guide for the travel.

WebMaps

WebMaps is a feature which allows you to download maps on-the-fly while navigating via GPS. WebMaps accesses various Web Map Servers to extract portions of the map to fill the screen.

Further Information and Instructions

For further information and instructions on using PathAway refer to the following:

PathAway Web Site - Visit http://PathAway.com Support and section for further information. The PathAway Forum is also available on the web site to help you connect with others using the program.

Location Coordinates	Abbreviation Latitude-Longitude coordinates
Latitude (NS)	Latitude or Northing
Longitude (EW)	Longitude or Easting
Grid	Location Grid number (for grid-based coordinates such as UTM or OSGB)
Elevation	Recorded Elevation or Altitude above sea level
Note	1^st line of the Notes field
Time	Point recorded time
Proximity	Distance to the point from the current location
ETE Direct to	Estimated amount of time to travel directly to point.
ETA Direct to	Estimated time of arrival directly to the point.
Vert Dist to	Vertical distance from current location to point
Vert Angle to	Vertical angle in degrees to the point from current location
Leg Time	Applies to track points only. Time between previous point and current point.
Leg Dist	Applies to track points only. Distance between previous point and current point.
Leg Speed	Applies to track points only. Speed between previous point and current point.
Leg Time/Dist	Applies to track points only. Time per distance (pace) between previous point and current point. I.e. min/km or min/mile.

PathAway GPS

GPS Navigation and Tracking Software

for Android Smartphones and Tablets

User Manual

Contents

Getting Started Drag Help Title Bar to resize this panel

Main Map Screen

Toolbar Buttons

GPS Centering Tool

Zoom Buttons

Navigating with GPS

Recording Tracks

Navigating with Routes

Creating Routes

Navigating to a Single Point

Creating Multi-Point Routes

Capturing Points on a Map

Starting a new Trip

Viewing Maps

Navigating without Maps

Using Custom PathAway Maps

Changing Custom Map Views

1. Zooming Between Maps

2. Scaling a Map (Expand/Shrink)

Customizing Screens

Improving Visibility of Navigation Lines

Entering Location Coordinates

Entering Longitude/Latitude Coordinates

Entering UTM Coordinates

Entering OSGB Coordinates

Importing Maps and Data

Location Sharing

Sharing Locations With Others

Monitoring Remote Locations

Viewing Shared Locations

Reference

Navigation Screens (Screens Menu)

Main Menu

Menu->Navigate

Menu->View

Menu->Screens

Menu->Maps

Menu->Data

Menu->Find

Zoom Map

Selection Menu

Context Sensitive - Selection Menu

Map Context Selection Menu

Map Selection Menu - Top Level

Map Selection Menu->Closest point

Map Selection Menu->Route Menu >

Map Selection Menu->Tracking Menu >

Dashboard

Dashboard Context Menus

Dashboard Item - Set Font Dialog

Dashboard - Tracking Info >

Dashboard - Routing Info>

Dashboard - General Info

Dialogs

Settings Dialog

Settings->General

Settings ->Primary Coordinates/Secondary Coordinates

Settings->Map Display …

Settings ->Profile View

Settings ->Tracking

Settings ->Alarms

Settings->Alarms -> Edit Alarms

Settings ->Radials

Settings->Position Marker

Settings->Dashboard

Settings->Colors & Lines

Settings->Time Estimates

Settings->Routes

Settings->Point

Settings->Folders

Settings->Folders->Add Folders

Settings->Register

Settings->My Accounts

Settings->Weather Forecasts

Navigate Menu Dialogs