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Export and copy a map for Pocket Streets

To use a MapPoint map with Pocket Streets, you must export a map from MapPoint, and then copy it to your Pocket PC.

Export a map for Pocket Streets

  1. Adjust the map view so that the area of the map you want to export is visible.

  2. On the File menu, click Export Map for Pocket Streets.

    Note  Any Pushpins that are included in the selected area are also exported; however, the maximum length of both the title and body of the text that appears in the Pushpin balloon is 128 characters. Also, none of the additional fields selected in Pushpin properties are exported.

    A message box appears displaying the approximate file size for the map area you have selected. Ensure that you have enough space available on your device for the map you are exporting. If necessary, consult the documentation that came with your device.

  3. Click OK.

    The file creation process can take several minutes, depending on the speed of your system.

Copy an exported map to your mobile device

  1. Connect your Pocket PC, Pocket PC Phone Edition, or Smartphone to your desktop computer.

  2. On your desktop computer, double-click the Microsoft® ActiveSync® icon, and then click Explore.

    Windows Explorer opens showing the Mobile Device folder.

  3. Use Windows Explorer to locate any map (.mps) or Pushpin (.psp) files that you exported for use with Pocket Streets.

  4. Copy these files to a folder in the Mobile Device window.

    Notes

    If you are copying files to a device, you must copy the files to My Documents.

    If you are copying files to a compact flash card, you must first create a My Documents folder on the compact flash card, and then copy the files to that folder.

    Working with files stored on a compact flash card is slower than with files stored on your device.

    If the map you export contains Pushpins, a corresponding Pushpin (.psp) file is created. Both the map and Pushpin files must have the same file name and be copied to the same folder on your mobile device.