Microsoft KB Archive/161231

= Automap: Known Communication Settings for Some GPS Receivers =

Article ID: 161231

Article Last Modified on 12/1/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Automap Streets Plus 5.0 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Automap Trip Planner 5.0
 * Microsoft Expedia Streets 98
 * Microsoft Expedia Streets 98 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Expedia Trip Planner 98

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SUMMARY
When using the GPS Add-on for Microsoft Automap Streets Plus/Deluxe or Microsoft Automap Trip Planner, it is important to configure your GPS receiver correctly. This helps Automap to recognize your receiver.



MORE INFORMATION
Before your GPS receiver can communicate with Automap, you need to correctly set the communications settings on the device. The following article tells how to accomplish this for a number of Automap-compatible GPS receivers.

Garmin GPS 45
To set the receiver for use with Automap, do the following:
 * 1) Press the "Page" button until the menu appears.
 * 2) Select the "I/O Setup" option, and then press ENTER.
 * 3) On the next screen, select the "None/NMEA" or "NMEA/NMEA" option, and "NMEA 0183 2.0" as the output format.
 * 4) Press the "Page" button to return to the Map screen.

Trimble Scoutmaster

 * 1) On the main screen, select the "Setup" option.
 * 2) Press the diamond button for Options, then select "Set dataport."
 * 3) Select "Reset defaults," then select the "Trimble" option.

Magellan DLX-10

 * 1) Press the "AUX" button and choose the "NMEA" menu.
 * 2) For best results, choose the "0183D" option.

NMEA compatible device
Set your GPS receiver so that it is communicating at:

4800 baud

8 bits

Parity = none

1 stop bit

Communication should be in either NMEA 0183 V1.5 or V2.0 format.

The following NMEA message combinations have been tested and are known to produce a fix in Automap (even if the receiver will not auto-detect in the GPS control panel; you must manually detect the device in this case).

BWC, APA, GLL, VTG (NMEA 0183 V1.5)

RMC, RMB (NMEA 0183 V1.5)

BWC, XTE, GLL, VTG (NMEA 0183 V1.5)

APB, GGA, VTG, BWC, GLL (NMEA 0183 V2.0)

For further information concerning GPS settings and terminology please consult your hardware manual or manufacturer.

The third-party products discussed here are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

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