GPS for Dummies.pdf - Engineering Surveyor

220Part III: Digital Mapping on Your ComputerCharting elevation profilesAlthough the 3-D map view gives you a visual sense of how steep your hike is,you can get even more detailed information by using the Terrain Profile tool.This feature shows you the elevation gain/loss of your hike in pictures andnumbers. Here’s how to use this tool:1. Make sure that the map is displayed in 2-D.See the preceding section for how to do this.2. Click the Information tool on the toolbar (an arrow with a questionmark).3. Right-click the track and select Profile from the pop-up menu.A Profile dialog box opens, as shown in Figure 13-6, that displays an elevationchart of the trail as well as how many feet you’ll be climbing anddescending over the course of the trip.Figure 13-6:Showelevationprofile informationfora selectedtrack.