The elevation symbol for a single new height is the current single new height recorded and you may see the value either on a satellite photo or on elevation charts. You may also find it on your map. If your new line is higher than the average, that simply means you have not been at your elevation for long enough to share all the fun with others.

The best way to get a sense of what elevation you are on is to plot a new line on your elevation chart. The new elevation view type will give you a visual indication of the recent changes in elevation.

A clip plane or multi-plane elevation view can show more than just the elevations. A clip plane is one or more elevations on a single plane, and multi-plane views are multiple elevations on a single plane. The best way to really appreciate elevations is to draw them yourself with the appropriate tool.

To draw a simple elevation or line on an elevation graph, make sure your map software has built in support for viewing elevation data. Or, download some elevation data into your map program and place the cursor on the location you want to plot.

Then place the cursor on the elevation symbol you want to display and start drawing. After your drawing is finished, change to the new view type, the arrowhead view type, and then use the right mouse button to bring up the drawing toolbar. Select the appropriate drawing tool and then start playing with your drawing.