Edit Waypoint Dialog

Edit Waypoint dialog

Edit your GPS waypoints to include your notes and extra information about the locations. The extra information you include will make your waypoints more meaningful to you in the future, and will allow you to share them with others.

Type
Select a category for this waypoint using the Type Controls. The type you select will determine how GeoBuddy displays your waypoint on the map.
Label
Enter the text to be displayed on the map.
Description
Enter a description of the waypoint. This information is not sent to your GPS, but you can use it to store your own notes about the waypoint location.
Waypoint
Enter a unique identifying name for the waypoint. This name will be displayed on your GPS. GeoBuddy will automatically generate a waypoint name as you type in the Label field. To use this name, click the << button.
Comment
Enter a short description of the waypoint to display on your GPS. Some GPS receivers do not display comments. GeoBuddy will automatically generate a comment as you type in the Description field. To use this comment, click the << button.
Coordinates
Enter the coordinates of the waypoint in the Edit Coordinates dialog.
Symbol
The GPS symbol is automatically chosen when you select a Type at the top of the dialog. If you select a symbol here, the Type will be changed according to the settings in the Received Waypoint Types dialog. Click Settings to open the dialog.
Elevation
Enter the elevation of your waypoint.
Depth
If this waypoint marks a fishing location, enter the water depth.
Proximity
To have your GPS alert you when you approach this waypoint, enter a proximity distance..
Temperature
If this waypoint marks a fishing location, enter the water temperature.
Links & Photos
Add, edit, or view Web pages or photos related to the waypoint by clicking on the Links & Photos buttons.

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