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Finding a Location on the Map
Find Overview
There are four Find options you can use to search for and locate places and other
map items. The search options available depend on your datasets.
• QuickSearch–Search for places, addresses, cities/towns, ZIP/Postal Codes,
and coordinate positions. If the item you are looking for is not recognized, the
Advanced tab displays automatically.
• POIs–Search for specific points of interest, such as hotels, restaurants,
hospitals, department stores, etc. Search a specified distance from the
current map center or along an active route.
• GPS Radar–Search for points of interest, waypoints, and GIS points within a
designated distance from your current location while tracking a route with a
GPS receiver.
• Advanced–Control what you are looking for with the Find field, and where
you are looking for it with the Within field while you conduct a more detailed
search.
Performing a Basic Search
Use the QuickSearch tab to locate places, addresses, ZIP/Postal Codes, coordinate
positions, and more. To search for other items, such as an area codes, street
intersections, or a category (such as Park, Interstate, and so on), use the Advanced
subtab. The search options available depend on your datasets.
To Perform a Basic Search
Follow the steps below to use the QuickSearch tab.
1. Click the Find tab and then click the QuickSearch subtab.
OR
Press CTRL+F on your keyboard.
2. Type a name, address, ZIP/Postal Code, town name, coordinate, draw object
label, address book contact name, street intersection, etc. in the Search For
text box. See Searching Tips for a description of input formats.
OR
Select From Address Book from the Search For drop-down list to find an
address book entry in your DeLorme Address Book and then click OK.
Notes
• The Book check box (under the Address Book buttons) must be
selected to search for address book contacts. For more information,
see Searching for Address Book Contacts.
• Do not enter more than five digits for a ZIP Code search or six
characters for a Postal Code search (you do not need to include spaces
in a Postal Code).
• Address searches should be in the following formats: street address,
city, state OR street address, ZIP/Postal Code OR street address, city,
state, Zip/Postal Code.
3. Click Search. If your search is: