Via Point Timing Instructions
November 2008
MapSource to Text to Excel

Mapsource Directions Tab:
• Select ALL and then COPY the Directions/Name listings.

Using Notepad application:
• Paste the Directions/Name content into new Notepad file.
• Save file.

Open a new Excel file:
• Use Data/Import External Data/Import Data
• Select text file saved from previous step.
• Use Text Import Wizard to get something like the image below.

Excel application:
• Delete the columns shaded below.

Excel application:
• Create column labels for remaining data.
• Highlight column E and Format/Cells/Time/13:30:55/
• Set estimated start time for first leg as 10:00:00.
• Add legs and times for rest, gas, food stops if desired.
• Enter formula as shown and copy to all legs.
• Print and/or Save the file for tank bag.
