Garmin GPSMAP 172 Owner's Manual

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The GPSMAP 172/172C’s route edit mode also allows you to insert a new route point in any routeleg using the map cursor.To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints:1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg in which you want to insert the new waypoint (theroute line highlights and changes to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER.2. Move the cursor to the new map position, existing waypoint, or map item (You see ’ADD’ below thearrow and the route lines moves with the arrow) and press ENTER.3. If you are not inserting an existing point, press ENTER to confirm the new waypoint.4. Press QUIT to return to the Route Review page.• Add Before — Insert a waypoint into the route points list.To insert a point into the route:1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight thepoint you wish to insert the new point before and press MENU.2. Highlight ‘Add Before’ and press ENTER.3. From the ‘Find’ menu, highlight ‘Waypoints’ and press ENTER. (You may also choose from otherpoints, such as Cities, Tide Stations, etc. from this list.) Select the point you want and press ENTERtwice. (See page 37 for searching for waypoints by name.)• Remove — Remove a point (waypoint or map item) from a route. This option is available fromboth the Route Review and Active Route Pages.To remove a point from a route:1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight thepoint to remove and press MENU.2. Highlight ‘Remove’ and press ENTER.Highlight the route leg on whichyou wish to insert a waypoint andpress ENTER.Drag the route leg to an existingwaypoint, map item, or an open spoton the map (shown) to create a newroute point.ReferenceEditing Routes