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Draw tracks and waypoints

The most important elements in a TrailRunner document are tracks. Connected to each other they build a network of tracks on which routes are based on. To help you orientate while you layout your tracks, TrailRunner can load background maps on which you can draw the courses of your tracks. As you later extend your network of tracks with new variations, new alternative courses for your routes will become possible.

What you should need to know first

Basic Tools
Describes where you can find the waypoint and track tool

Load background-maps
Tell TrailRunner where you are and load background maps of the surrounding area.

Creating a track

Tracks always start at one waypoint and will end at a second or the same waypoint. When you start a new map, you will first have to create an initial waypoint to start from. For your convenience the track tool can layout tracks and, in command mode, place waypoints.

Extending the network

To continue to layout additional tracks and course variations, add new tracks just as described previously. Note the following while using the track tool :

A Tutorial that describes the whole process is available under http://www.trailrunnerx.com/en_tutorial

Where to go from here

Naming tracks and waypoints
Attribute tracks and waypoints with additional information.

Layout and calculate routes
Inside the network of tracks, create routes or let TrailRunner find interesting ones for you.

More questions?
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