Track Menu

The Track menu contains commands to select, view, and delete items.

Draw a New Track on the Map: Draw a tracklog on the map.
Draw a New Shape on the Map: Draw a shape on the map.
Show a List of all the Tracks: Show a list of tracks.
Show a List of all the Shapes: Show a list of shapes.
Show Elevation Profile for Selected Track: Show an elevation profile of the selected track or shape.
Get Elevation for Points in the Track: Get elevation data for the track from the global elevation database at ExpertGPS.com.
Simplify the Track (Reduce Number of Trackpoints): Remove points from the track or shape to make a smoother line that approximates the shape of the original.
Close the Track (Create Polygon): Connect the starting and ending points of the route, track, or shape to create a filled object.
Reverse the Track's Direction: Reverse the direction of the route, track, or shape.
Back-track to the Selected Point: Backtrack to the Track's marker.
Break the Selected Track into Two Tracks: Break the track or shape into two parts at the marker location.
Split the Selected Track into Two Tracks: Split the track or shape into two parts at the marker location.
Join Two Tracks Together: Join the selected items together to create one item.
Remove Gaps in the Track: Remove gaps or breaks in the track caused by poor GPS reception, or the Join command.
Color Code the Track based on Speed, Elevation, or Grade: Colorize the selected track to show changes in speed, elevation, distance, or other measured parameters.
Add Mileage Markers to the Track: Add temporary mile posts or waypoints at set intervals along the track.
Create Buffer: Create a wetlands protection zone or right-of-way easement around the selected tracks or shapes.
Place Label Here: Put the label for the selected item at this location on the map.
Delete Points: Delete the points in the selected portion of the track or shape.
Clear Selection: Clear the selected portion of the track or shape.

All menu commands

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Track Menu

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