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1. Visit https://terrainnavigator.com/Product/FreeTrial
   Review the information and press Free Trial:  
   
   
2. TNP is sold by the US State (or regional areas of New England and Mid-Atlantic.) Click on the state that you wish to use TNP to make maps for. (Note that only one state is allowed during the trial period.) Do not select any add-ons (as they are not applicable during the trial period), note the cost of $0, and finally press Next: 
3. Now we will set up your TNP account's login information. Pick a Username (many people use their email address, but that is not a requirement), then enter (and confirm) your email address and a password you would like to use with Terrain Navigator Pro.
   Note that these credentials are completely separate from any used previously with MyTopo or related web sites. If you already have a TNP account, you will be prompted to log in (and the trial period will not be available. However, please contact TNP support at 800-627-7236 (or TNPsupport@trimble.com) and we'll be happy to reset your trial - so long as you are making maps to be printed at MyTopo.
   Once you have entered the desired username, your email address (which will be verified so please don't enter garbage) and selected a password, press Next: 
4. Here, enter your contact information. When complete, press Register: 
5. Verify the account information (don't forget your username and password - you'll need these later) and press Yes.
6. A confirmation screen will now display. It will also be sent to your email address - check your spam folder if it didn't seem to arrive. The most important items on this screen (and in this email) are:
   a. Your TNP Product ID - listed under "Free Trial Product Key". 
   b. The PC download link

1. Download and run the PC download link.
   Note that this file is 'signed' by Trimble, and is free of malware, etc. It is safe to run this file on your PC.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts and enter your:
   a. Product ID (See step 6 above.)
   b. TNP Username and Password (See step 3 above.)
3. The PC application will then download and install.
4. The state you selected in step 2, above, will be available to download and add into Terrain Navigator Pro.
   This portion of the installation process may take some time, as the entire library of classic USGS quads for your state is downloaded to your PC.

Making a Simple Custom Map with TNP

1. Launch TNP by double-clicking the desktop icon:
   
   
   
2. TNP may need a moment to process the map catalog. Once that has completed, read the welcome message, then proceed to the main map display window:
   
   
   
3. Next, we'll find the center point for your custom map. TNP has an extensive Find menu with many options to search the state with. If your area of interest is within the region of New England or Mid Atlantic, start by switching to the desired state by opening the File menu and choosing Select State/Region.
   
   Open the Find menu and pick an option. You might choose Search All Placenames, for example. Search for the desired location, then press Replace Active. (This is shorthand for "Replace the active map in the main map display with one that shows the area of interest." - which would be kind of hard to fit on a button.)
   
   Click on the red "Find Circle" (that indicates the location of the object or feature that you searched for) to remove it from the map.
   
   
4. Using the hand (drag tool) on the toolbar, position the map on the screen is roughly in the correct location. While your at it, you can also switch between Topo (USGS Topographic) and Aerial (Aerial Orthophoto) on the tool bar. Note that Topo and Aerial are the only map types that can be printed on large paper sizes. Don't worry about the map scale and other options (yet) - instead work on finding the approximate location for the center of your finished map.
   
   
5. Open the File menu and choose Print/Publish Map (or press the Print button on the toolbar.) This will open the Print window, which is where the real map design takes place.
   
   
   
6. We'll start by choosing a Template - which is a preset page layout; open the Templates tab. Remember those special MyTopo Print Templates that we mentioned earlier - now we'll put them to work! Double-click the MyTopo Map template that corresponds to the size (dimensions) and orientation, and format (Folded or Rolled) of map you would like. For example, the template for our most popular custom map is: 24"x36" Roller MyTopo Map; double-click to load that template into view. Do NOT press Save - that will overwrite the selected template with whatever settings are currently active.
   
   If a "Folded" template is chosen, you will notice small "tic marks" on the edge of the map - these are there to allow the map to be folded properly by our production staff, and for your guidance. Do not modify the map template in such a way that these tic marks are removed or obstructed. Don't forget to also specify the "Folded" option when you upload the map to MyTopo (see Step 12.)
   
   MYTOPO IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR MAPS THAT ARE SHIPPED "ROLLED" IF THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING A FOLDED MAP ARE NOT FOLLOWED.
   
   
7. Next, we'll verify the map dimensions, etc. Since we will be exporting the map to be printed at MyTopo (unless, of course you have your own large-format printer and supply of waterproof paper and specialty inks) press the Export Preview button, then open the Printer/File tab.
   
   
8. About halfway down the left side, you will find Exported image layout; since you'll be exporting a PDF, this is the area that may need adjustment. Start by setting the Save as type to PDF file. Also, check Show image after export - as that will help you ensure the final map meets your expectations.
   
   
9. Now, verify the Dimensions (length) to the paper size you want your map to be printed on.
   MyTopo offers the following paper sizes:
   - Width: 18.0 in, Height: 24.0 in (Portrait)
   - Width: 24.0 in, Height: 18.0 in (Landscape)
   - Width: 24.0 in, Height: 36.0 in (Portrait)
   - Width: 36.0 in, Height: 24.0 in (Landscape) 
   - Width: 36.0 in, Height: 48.0 in (Portrait)
   - Width: 48.0 in, Height: 36.0 in (Landscape)
   
   
   
10. Next, we'll set the scale and other parameters specific to your map. Click the Properties tab. If necessary, click on Map in the list of Page Blocks.
    
    
    
11. Start by selecting the Type of map. Large format printing is supported for Topo (USGS Topographic) Standard and Shaded Relief, Aerial (Aerial OrthoPhoto) of various years, and Merge combinations between those two. Satellite Image and Terrain Contour maps are not able to be printed in sizes beyond 11"x17".
    
    Next, select your map Scale. ANY map scale can be typed into that selection, you are not limited to the common scales presented.
    
    For Print layers, you may want to de-select some layers that you do not want to appear on your map. In most cases, you will want to uncheck Benchmarks and Photo Labels; in some cases, Streets may want to be hidden.
    
    You may want include grids on your map; if so, change the Grid style to Ruler with default grid. For UTM, MGRS or other grid coordinate systems, choose Format in the Map section, above.
    
    Finally, inspect the Preview on the right side to ensure the coverage area is correct. You can move the map a bit by clicking and dragging.
    
    
    
12. Press Export, and save the PDF file! Note the folder where it is being saved (typically the Documents folder.) Once generated, the PDF should open automatically (if you checked Show image after export in step 8 above) - otherwise open it from the folder it was saved in.
    
    Inspect the PDF to be sure it meets your specifications; if not go back to TNP and make any adjustments. Consider keeping the Print window open and re-exporting the PDF until you are pleased with the results. (Otherwise you'll need to redo all of the prior steps.)
    
    NOTE: If the margins look "off" (too large) on the PDF, please see the question regarding excess much white space, below.
    
    
13. Send it in!
    Go to: https://mapstore.mytopo.com/products/tnp-upload and upload the map you've created.
    
    Be certain when ordering your map that you specify the same paper size and format (rolled or folded) as you set up using the print Template in Terrain Navigator Pro. Otherwise, your map will not be scaled correctly, making the map inaccurate.

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