Calibration Point 1 Tool

The Calibration Point 1 Tool sets the location of the first calibration point on a Scanned Map.

To select the Calibration Point 1 Tool, do the following:

  1. View a scanned map.
  2. Then, do one of the following:
    • On the Tools menu, click Calibration Point 1 Tool.
    • Press 1.
    • Click the Calibration Point 1 ToolCalibration Point 1 Tool button on the Map toolbar.
  3. The cursor will change to Calibration Point 1 Tool

Quick Reference

Action Result
Click Enter coordinates for the first calibration point
Hold down the Shift key and click Select a waypoint as the first calibration point
Right-click Show the Shortcut Menu

Setting the first calibration point by entering coordinates

To enter the coordinates of the first calibration point, do the following:

  1. Position the Calibration Point 1 Tool over a point on the map where you know the correct coordinates. (a grid line intersection, for example)
  2. Click.
  3. The Edit Calibration Point dialog will appear. Enter the coordinates, and click OK.
    Edit Calibration Point dialog

Setting the first calibration point by selecting a waypoint

To select a waypoint as the first calibration point, do the following:

  1. Position the Calibration Point 1 Tool over a feature on the map which corresponds to a waypoint in the file. (a mountain summit, the trailhead parking lot)
  2. Hold down the Shift key.
  3. Click.
  4. The Select Waypoint dialog will appear. Select the corresponding waypoint, and click OK.
    Select Waypoint dialog
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