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PC*MILER User Guide

Getting Started with PC*MILER 4

About the PC*MILER User Guide
What can you do with PC*Miler?
PC*MILER Premium Add-Ons
Help in PC*MILER

PC*MILER Installation and Activation 17

General Licensing Information
Do I Need to Uninstall Old PC*MILER Versions?
How to Unzip a PC*MILER Product Download
PC*Miler 38 Hardware and Software Requirements
Installation Types

PC*MILER Application Settings 18

Application Settings
Application Settings > General
Application Settings > Fuel Prices
Application Settings > Custom Content
Application Settings > Geocoding (Stop Entry Processing)

PC*MILER Map and Display Settings 18

The PC*MILER Application Window
Window and Layout Options
Route Window Display Options
The Quick Access Toolbar
Location Radius Searches

PC*MILER Routing 38

How PC*MILER Distances are Calculated
The Route Window
Entering Stops for a Route
Editing the Stop List
Quickly Adding Multiple Stops to a Route

PC*MILER Route Options 23

Setting Route Types & Options
Route Options
Changing the Region (PC*MILER Worldwide and DTOD Data only)
Changing the Map Data Set
Rating with PC*Miler: Choosing a Data Set

PC*MILER Traffic, Tolls, and Specialized Routing 10

Using Traffic Data for Route Planning (U.S. and Canada only)
Traffic Settings and Display
Hazmat Routing
U.S. DOT Hazmat Classes and PC*MILER Hazmat Route Types
Routing Multiple Hazmat Classes

PC*MILER Reports 13

Generating Reports
Font Size and Page Layout in Reports
Report Windows
Report: Mileage Report
Report: Detailed Report

PC*MILER Tools 17

PC*MILER State/Province/Estados Abbreviations
PC*MILER and ContentTools
PC*Miler Users: Signing up for ContentTools
PC*MILER Users: The Content Tools Menu
Using Places in PC*MILER

PC*MILER Trip Management 4

Hours of Service (HOS) Trip Management (U.S. only)
HOS Manager Notes
Searching for Fuel Stops and Prices (U.S. & Canada only)
Adding Stop Durations

PC*MILER Updates and Patches 23

What's new in PC*Miler 39? (Version release notes)
PC*Miler 38 Software Patch - October 2024
PC*Miler 38: Updates and Patches
What's new in PC*Miler 38? (Version release notes)
PC*Miler 37: Updates and Patches

PC*MILER Spreadsheets 27

What is PC*MILER Spreadsheets?
PC*MILER Spreadsheets Requirements, Installation and Licensing
Demo Spreadsheets
The Spreadsheets Excel Add-In: Enabling and Disabling
Using Spreadsheets: Entering Formulas

PC*MILER BatchPro 12

PC*MILER BatchPro Overview, Requirements and Installation
Using BatchPro: The Main Window
Using BatchPro: Creating an Input File
Using BatchPro: Formatting SPLC Input Files
Using BatchPro: Selecting Mexican Postal Codes

PC*MILER for the AS/400 20

AS/400 Introduction
AS/400 Installation: AS/400 Side
AS/400 Installation: PC Side
AS/400 Installation: Upgrading from Past Versions
AS/400 Installation: Desktop Icons

PC*MILER Geocode Files 12

What are PC*MILER Geocode Files?
Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, and Oceania City and Postal Code File
Asia, Africa, Middle East, South America, and Oceania City and Postal Code File with Latitude/Longitude Coordinates
Canadian Postal Code File
Canadian Postal Code File with Latitude/Longitude Coordinates

PC*MILER FAQs

Custom Data 4

Backing Up Your Custom Files (Strongly Suggested)
Why do I get an Invalid P.O. Box error when I enter a ZIP Code?
Export Custom Places
Export Custom Roads from PC*MILER to flattened_af.dat file

General Information 19

What is PC*MILER?
How do I download the latest version of PC*MILER?
How do I contact PC*MILER technical support or sales?
How can I join or unsubscribe from Trimble’s mailing lists?
How often do you release a new version of PC*MILER?

License Errors 7

I receive a -706 error. | Does Not Match Hardware Specified
I receive a -712 or -734 error. | File Replacement
I have a User Count Exceeded error. | Network License
I receive a -707 error. | Multi-User Sharing
I receive a -710 error. | License Crash

Map and Routing Data 17

Does PC*MILER offer worldwide data?
Does map data change when a new version of PC*MILER releases?
Can PC*MILER map data be licensed separately for other uses?
I need access to ZIP Codes and Postal Codes. What does PC*MILER include?
Why can’t I find a street address in PC*MILER?

PC*MILER for the AS/400 2

PC*MILER AS/400: How do you delete temporary data queues?
How do I install the AS/400 library after downloading?

PC*MILER Spreadsheets 4

What does 'Error 1004: Programmatic access to Visual Basic Project is not trusted' mean?
Why do Excel cells show '#NAME?' when using PC*MILER Spreadsheets?
Can I use 3-digit ZIP codes with Spreadsheets?
Microsoft Excel Error: "Error 453: Can't find DLL entry point PCMSOpenServer in PCMSRV32.DLL"

Routing, Options and Vehicle Profiles 4

Why is latitude/longitude decimal precision important?
How do I set the units to kilometers?
How do I set the default route profile?
Which roads are considered urban or rural when setting road speeds?

Tolls 4

Does PC*MILER have toll costs?
Does PC*MILER take time/day into account for toll cost?
Which discount toll tag programs does PC*MILER support?
Why did PC*MILER start returning $0 for tolls?

User Interface (UI) Errors 12

PC*MILER Fatal Exception After 2021 Microsoft .NET Updates
In PC*MILER, why do I receive an internet connectivity error?
What does 'Your license is currently valid' mean when launching PC*MILER?
Why do I receive an error when closing the PC*MILER user interface?
What do I do when my map disappears?

Installation 1

Why do I get an 'Access is denied (0x5)' or 'Feature transfer error' pop-up during installation?

PC*MILER Product Training Resources

Webinars 8

Training Tutorial Series
PC*MILER Tutorial: Practical and Shortest Routing
PC*MILER Tutorial: Route Entry Basics
PC*MILER Comply, Plan & Guide
Interactive Maps Overview

Two-Minute Training Videos (No Sound) 13

Training Tutorial: Installing Software Patches & Map Updates
Training Tutorial: Route Profiles
Training Tutorial: HOS Manager
Training Tutorial: Getting Started with Spreadsheets
Training Tutorial: Route Entry Basics

PC*MILER Guided Tour 20

Take a Guided Tour of PC*MILER®!
Guided Tour Day 1: The PC*MILER Application Window
Guided Tour Day 1: Run a Route
Guided Tour Day 1: Search a Location Radius
Guided Tour Day 1: Explore the Map Window

PC*MILER Rail User Guide

PC*MILER Rail Overview 3

About the PC*Miler Rail Online User Guide
What is PC*MILER Rail?
PC*MILER Rail Software Add-Ons

PC*MILER Rail Quick Help 4

Railroads in PC*MILER Rail
Fuel Surcharge Railroad Reference
PC*MILER Rail State Abbreviations and Shortcut Keys
PC*MILER Rail Help Ribbon

PC*MILER Rail Installation and Activation 7

PC*MILER Rail System Requirements
PC*MILER Rail Licensing and Installation Types
PC*MILER Rail Single User (Non-Network) Installation
PC*MILER Rail Multi-User Network Installation
PC*MILER Rail Citrix and Terminal Services Installations

PC*MILER Rail Setup 3

PC*MILER Rail Application Window
The Quick Access Toolbar
Window Positions

PC*MILER Rail Route Options 7

Rail Route Options
Route Options for Single Rail Routes
Route Options for Rail AutoRoutes
Avoid or Favor Interchange Junctions in the AutoRouter
Changing the Rail Map Data Set

PC*MILER Rail Routing 15

What is a Railroad Route?
PC*MILER Rail Route Calculation
Formats for Entering Railroad Locations for a Route
Generating a Single Rail Route
Using the Rail AutoRouter

PC*MILER Rail Map and Display Settings 4

Viewing Rail Route Maps
Customizing Rail Route Maps
Rail Right Mouse-Click Map Menu
Printing and Copy Rail Maps

PC*MILER Rail Reports 3

Output in the Rail Route Window
PC*MILER Rail Reports
Viewing, Printing and Saving Rail Reports

PC*MILER Rail Updates 7

PC*Miler Rail 31: Release Notes
PC*MILER Rail: Checking for Updates
PC*Miler Rail 30: Release Notes
PC*MILER Rail 29: Release Notes
PC*MILER Rail 28: Release Notes

PC*MILER Rail-BatchPro 11

What is PC*MILER Rail-BatchPro?
How Does Rail-BatchPro Work?
Rail-BatchPro Basics
Rail-BatchPro Input and Config Files
Sample Input Files

PC*MILER Rail Guided Tour 2

Single Route Entry: Atlanta to Omaha
Using the AutoRouter: Atlanta to New Orleans

PC*MILER Rail Geocode Files 3

What are PC*MILER Rail Geocode Files?
NORTH AMERICA Rail Stations, FSAC, and Rail SPLC File
NORTH AMERICA Rail Stations, FSAC, and Rail SPLC File with Latitude/Longitude Coordinates

PC*MILER Rail User Guides (Prior Versions) 6

PC*MILER Rail 28 User Guide
PC*MILER Rail 27 User Guide
PC*MILER Rail 26 User Guide
PC*MILER Rail 25 User Guide
PC*MILER|Rail 24 User Guides

PC*MILER Rail FAQs

FAQs 15

Where do you get the rail data?
How can I report a rail-related map data issue?
Can I suggest a new feature or enhancement to PC*MILER Rail?
Can PC*MILER Rail be licensed separately for other usage?
How do I know what version of PC*MILER Rail I have installed?

MapExact

MapExact User Guide 5

What is MapExact?
MapExact: User Roles
MapExact: Editing and Adding Roads
MapExact: Approving Road Edits
MapExact: Synchronizing Edits with CoPilot

MapExact FAQs 1

Is there a minimum supported CoPilot version for MapExact?

MapExact Release Notes 1

2024 Releases

MapSure

MapSure Updates 1

2025 Updates

FAQs 0

ContentTools

ContentTools User Guide 14

What is ContentTools?
Company Administration Page and Permissions
Create Custom Places
Verified Places
Create Sites

ContentTools FAQs 20

Why is my browser reverting to an older version of ContentTools?
Places FAQs
Where should a Place be located?
How can I get access to ContentTools?
What is a good way to name Place Sets?

Release Notes 2

2025 Releases
2024 Releases

Trimble Maps Updates

Customer Updates 6

How to Route Around the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
How to avoid M25 motorway closures around London
How to request early access to Trimble Compass
Routing enhancement to improve accuracy of estimated travel times
Send us your ideas!

Shared Resources 3

Trimble Maps URL Allow List
Customize Appian routing with road preferences and location intelligence
Update required for Appian customers to continue using PC*Miler maps, locations, and distances

Web Services Spreadsheets

PC*MILER Web Services Spreadsheets 18

Getting Started With Web Services Spreadsheets
Using Web Services Spreadsheets
Entering Locations in Web Services Spreadsheets
Set your region and country for better search results
=DistanceWS

Data FAQs

Map Data Overview 1

Who is your map data provider?

MapSure 3

What is MapSure?
Why can't I save my changes in MapSure?
How do I use MapSure in CoPilot?

Routing 2

How does sublocal map data improve routing?
When will CoPilot include new speed limits in Wales?

North America Closures 0

Europe Closures 1

UK map update to help trucks navigate new long term Severn Bridge weight restriction

Data Updates

North America Map Data 45

North America Q2.1 2025 Map Data
North America Q2 2025 Map Data
North America Q1.2 2025 Map Data
North America Q1.1 2025 Map Data
North America Q1 2025 Map Data

North America Toll Data for PC*MILER 21

May 2025 North America Tolls update
February 2025 North America Tolls Update
October 2024 North America Tolls Update
June 2024 North America Tolls Update
February 2024 North America Tolls Update

North America Energy Data 0

Europe Map Data 14

Europe Q2 2025 Map Data
Europe Q1 2025 Map Data
Europe Q4 2024 Map Data
Europe Q3 2024 Map Data
Europe Q2 2024 Map Data

Europe Toll Data 5

Europe Tolls June 2025 Update
Europe Tolls May 2025 Update
Europe Tolls February 2025 Update
Europe Q4 2023 Tolls Update
Europe Toll Data Overview

Worldwide Map Data 7

PC*Miler 38 Worldwide Map Data
PC*MILER 37 Worldwide Map Data
PC*MILER 36 Worldwide Map Data
PC*MILER 35 Worldwide Map Data
PC*MILER 34 Worldwide Map Data

South America Toll Data 0

Oceania Map Data 10

Oceania Q2 2025 Map Data Update
Oceania Q1 2025 Map Data
Oceania Q4 2024 Map Data
Oceania Q3 2024 Map Data
Oceania Q2 2024 Map Data

Asia Map Data 5

Asia Q3 2024 Map Data
Asia Q3 2023 Map Data
Asia Q1 2023 Map Data
Asia Q3 2022 Map Data
Map Data Coverage in Asia

South America Map Data 8

South America Q2 2025 Map Data
South America Q4 2024 Map Data
South America Q2 2024 Map Data
South America Q4 2023 Map Data
South America Q2 2023 Map Data

Middle East Map Data 4

Middle East Q2 2025 Map Data
Middle East Q2 2024 Map Data
Middle East Q2 2023 Map Data
Map Data Coverage in the Middle East