ctpres
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Can't figure out how to put in only destination address-just like real GPS. Seems like it needs a start address before it will get directions. Extra work and often don't know where we are-address wise that is.
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ctpres wrote:Can't figure out how to put in only destination address-just like real GPS. Seems like it needs a start address before it will get directions. Extra work and often don't know where we are-address wise that is.
In my experience, All GPS units and computer mapping programs use From-To software.
When activated, the dash GPS looks to the sky to find out where it is or will plot from where it last was. They then inventory their database to select the best route within the user requirements.
UNLESS you have a GPS module attached to your computer using S&T you must tell S&T where the start point is. IF you have a GPS module attached, S&T will know where it is just as the dash mounted GPS does.
I've been using S&T for 8 years and one advantage is you are able to start from a point other than where you are. The dash mounted GPS ALWAYS uses the current location (or last known location) as the start point.
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ctpres
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More Info: I do have tracking module attached and it is working. Can use same as gps with normal route plan, it is just when I want to put in only destination address, it will not get directions. Using MS streets & trips 2010 with microsoft module.
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Click on the GPS task pane in the top tool bar... in pop-up, look under routing... "recalculate route from current location.
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Hi,
Plug in the antenna, turn on GPS tracking, hit F3 and it will place a marker where you are on the map.
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Enter the address you wish to go to, start the gps tracking, hit f3 and a route will be created.
I'm doing this from memory--I think it is F3
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Visit this website, it'll help answer this and all yur other questionsS & T Help
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I thank you one and all. It does work! I was about to trash program. Now I am a Happy Camper.
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