Waypoint Tool

The Waypoint Tool creates a new waypoint at the location where you click on the map.

To select the Waypoint Tool, do the following:

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

Quick Reference

Action Result
Click Create and edit a new waypoint
Hold down the Shift key and click Create a waypoint without opening the Edit Waypoint Dialog
Right-click Show the Shortcut Menu

Creating a new waypoint

To create a new waypoint, do the following:

  1. Click on the map.
  2. The Edit Waypoint Dialog will appear. Label your new waypoint, and click OK.

Creating a new waypoint without the Edit Waypoint dialog appearing

To create a new waypoint, do the following:

  1. Hold down the Shift key.
  2. Click on the map.

The waypoint will have the same type as the last waypoint you created.

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