1. A navigation device programmed with a map database, comprising: a processor to run navigation software that enables a route to be planned to a destination; and a display to display a menu option that, when selected, causes an automatic export of address data, usable by an application resident on the navigation device, to the navigation software resident on the navigation device for processing, and causes a conversion of the address data to a co-ordinate system based address by the navigation software, wherein the co-ordinate system based address is then automatically set as the destination used by the navigation software in planning the route.