Sometimes the hardest thing about a new application is getting used to and understanding the general flow of how it works. We've tried to make Aurora GPS as simple as possible, but the following is the general order of how you'll want to get started:

1. Create Waypoints. Create the waypoints that you'd like to have in your waypoint database. You need to have waypoints so that something appears on your map. You also need waypoints if you're going to use routes. But the first step is creating waypoints.
2. Create Routes. If you plan on using routes, create your route(s) after you've created your waypoints. Once you have waypoints you can quickly create routes by simply indicating the sequence of waypoints that make up that route. Routes are optional. If you just want to use Aurora GPS to see your position on the map in relation to other waypoints you do NOT need establish routes.
3. Use It!. Once you've created your waypoints and/or routes, you're ready to use Aurora GPS in the field. You will be able to see your position on the map in relation to the waypoints you've created, and you can use the routes as you travel along it to always have an idea of how far until the next waypoint along your route or to get an idea of what time you'll be getting to your destination in the evening.