The Route Tool connects waypoints together to create a route.
To select the Route Tool, do one the following:
- On the , click .
- Press R.
- Click the
Route button on the Map toolbar.
The cursor will change to 
Quick Reference
| Action | Result |
| Start drawing by clicking on a waypoint | Draw a new route, starting at the waypoint |
| Click on waypoint | Add the waypoint to the route |
| Double-click | Finish drawing the route and open the Edit Route dialog |
| Press Enter | Finish drawing the route and open the Edit Route dialog |
| Hold down the Shift key and double-click | Finish drawing the route without showing the Edit Route dialog |
| Press Esc | Finish drawing the route without showing the Edit Route dialog |
| Right-click | Show the Shortcut Menu |
Starting a new route by clicking on an existing waypoint
To start a new route, do the following:
- Position the Route Tool over a waypoint. The cursor will change to
- Click the mouse to add that waypoint to the route.
Adding an existing waypoint to the route
To add an existing waypoint to the route, do the following:
- Position the Route Tool over a waypoint. The cursor will change to
- Click on the waypoint.
The waypoint will be added to the end of the route.
Finishing the route and opening the Edit Route dialog
To finish drawing the route, do one of the following:
- Double-click.
- Press Enter.
The Edit Route dialog will appear.
Finishing the route without opening the Edit Route dialog
To finish drawing the route, do one of the following:
- Hold down the Shift key and double-click.
- Press Esc.
- Click the right mouse button.
Showing the Shortcut Menu
To show the Shortcut Menu, right-click on the map.
If an item is selected on the map, the Shortcut Menu for that item will be shown. If nothing is selected, the Map Shortcut Menu will be shown.
