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 zNav is a utility program that uses Yahoo maps to build driving directions in an image format compatible with the Microsoft Zune. Additionally, you can do a business search for a location and create an image with the business name, address, phone number, and map. For any business found, you can get driving directions to or from that location.
Entering Addresses
Enter a starting address in the Source textbox and an ending address in the Destination textbox. The format of the addresses can be:
* A full address:
100 Main St
Anytown, NY, 12345
* A city: (New York, NY)
* A zip code: (21345)
* An Airport code (BWI, PIT, MCO, LAX)
Click the Process button to generate the directions. If your addresses are valid, you will receive a list of driving steps in the Preview list and the zNav image will change to the Route Overview. Standard Driving Directions The standard driving directions include the map and the step directions along the top. This is the same image used in the preview. To generate these images, leave the Text-Only checkbox unchecked and click the Save button. You will be prompted for a folder in which to save your images. It is recommended you create a new folder and give it a descriptive name like "From House to Mall" or "Work to Bill's House". This organization is quicker than using the Title to describe the directions. Do not save two sets of driving directions in the same folder as their order will become mixed up.
An example output for standard driving directions is shown below.
Text-only Directions
The text-only driving directions do not include any map. The step directions are listed in order. To generate these images, check the Text Directions Only checkbox and click the Save button. You will be prompted for a folder in which to save your images. It is recommended you create a new folder and give it a descriptive name. Do not save two sets of driving directions in the same folder as their order will become mixed up. 
Business Search The business search allows you to find a business by name for a general area. It is not intended to find a specific business (white pages search), nor is it intended to cover a broad area (>10 listings). Despite those restrictions, it is still a functional tool for locating businesses in an unfamiliar area.
To search for a business, click the Yellow Pages icon Yellow Pages Icon in the lower-left of the application window. The screen will change to show the Yellow Pages search. This screen is shown below. To return to Driving Directions click the Driving Directions icon Driving Directions Icon in the lower-left of the application window.
Sync the Images To the Zune Once you have created your driving directions or business images, sync the images to your Zune manually. Depending on where your saved images folder is, it may appear in your library automatically, or you may need to drag the folder into your library for the Zune to sync with it. Depending on whether you use automatic sync or manual sync, you may need drag the folder from your library to the Zune. Another great production of Anachostic of ZuneBoards'.
For more information on how to download, and for troubleshooting and support, go here .
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