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Using an offline map with c:geo in combination with stored caches allows to use c:geo completely offline (e.g. when you don't want or cannot use a mobile data connection). | Using an offline map with c:geo in combination with stored caches allows to use c:geo completely offline (e.g. when you don't want or cannot use a mobile data connection). | ||
- | This tutorial describes how to download, install | + | In addition |
- | ===== Map file provider ===== | + | This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline maps and themes. |
- | First of all you need to download | + | ===== Automatic |
- | The following tables provides an overview of some compatible map file sources, where you can download | + | c:geo supports a fully automated |
- | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Compatibility ^ Pricing ^ | + | ==== Download sources ==== |
- | |[[https:// | + | {{anchor:mapsources}} |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | The table above does only provide some examples | + | The following tables provides an overview |
- | ===== Installation ===== | + | |
+ | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Remarks ^ Pricing ^ | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
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+ | ==== Download and install the maps/ | ||
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+ | The c:geo map downloader can be started in two ways: | ||
+ | * From the [[.: | ||
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+ | * From the [[.: | ||
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+ | After opening the map downloader you can choose from what source you would like to download the map by opening the drop down menu shown on top. To learn more about the different map sources, please take a look at [[offlinemaps# | ||
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+ | For this example we use " | ||
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+ | The top level list is usually sorted by coarse geographical regions (typically: continents) and get more specific on each lower level. Tap on the magnifier icon to open the desired list/region and see its contents. If you finally found the map file you want to install, simply tap on the disc icon next to it to start the download process. | ||
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+ | Downloading a map can cause high network traffic! Make sure you use a Wifi or other non-metered network before starting the download. | ||
+ | </ | ||
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+ | Confirm the following dialog to start the download. | ||
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+ | The download itself is performed in the background by the download manager of your device. When the transfer is complete, the file is transfered to the c:geo map folder and set as current map automatically. | ||
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- | Users reported, that some (vendor) tools used to transfer files between PC and smartphone might corrupt or alter the files during transfer. Therefore we recommend to download | + | Best is to keep c:geo active during the download, so that after the download |
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- | ==== Map files ==== | + | {{: |
- | The downloaded | + | If the downloaded map requires |
- | If you want to install several map files for usage with c:geo, you should store all of them into the same folder. As c:geo is later on configured to search for maps in a specific folder, all of them will be selectable in c:geo. | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_6.png? |
- | {{: | + | This is all you need to do. The downloaded map (and optionally the downloaded theme) will automatically be selected to be used for your map view. |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume | + | In case you need more than one offline |
+ | ==== Check on updates for downloaded maps ==== | ||
+ | You can also use the map downloader to check for regular updates of your already downloaded maps and themes. Just open the map downloader as described in the chapter above. | ||
- | ==== Themes ==== | + | Tap on the button '' |
- | If you (optionally) also downloaded a theme file for your offline map, you need to store it onto your device it in addition to the map files. | + | {{ : |
- | Typically | + | The downloader will either show you, that no map update is available or list the files, which can be updated. To update the maps/themes just click the disc icon next to the file name. |
- | All of the resulting folders and files need to be stored below a folder of your choice on your device. | + | {{ : |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_themefile_location.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_update_2.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored the theme(s) to ''/ | ||
- | ===== Configuration ===== | ||
- | Once you finished storing | + | Once the update has been downloaded |
- | You will find the corresponding settings in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. A detailed description of this setting menu can be found [[.mainmenu: | + | {{ :en: |
- | At the beginning the related settings will be empty: | + | You need to repeat |
- | {{ : | + | ===== Usage of offline maps ===== |
- | In this menu you need to select the directory, where you have stored the map files (and themes) in the previous step of this tutorial. | ||
- | Sticking to our example above you need to configure the following directories here: | ||
- | ^ Menu item ^ Setting ^ | ||
- | |Directory with offline maps|/ | ||
- | |Map Themes Directory|/ | ||
+ | ==== Selecting map files ==== | ||
- | {{: | + | c:geo will show all downloaded offline map files in the map selection menu on your (live) map and you can use it to change between |
- | To select these folders simply click on the related menu item. c:geo will then automatically scan your folders trying to find the map files and offer the corresponding directory to be selected. If the list already contains the correct directory | + | |
- | If you select '' | + | {{ : |
- | <WRAP center round tip 100%> | + | You can also use c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map and tap on '' |
- | On some devices finding the right folder might be frustrating, | + | |
- | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor and device configuration, | + | |
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- | The following pictures show two different typical file explorers and visualize the steps needed to browse and select your map folder according to our example. For setting up the theme folder the steps are identical, but you need to select the themes folder instead. | + | {{ : |
- | {{:en: | + | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. |
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- | Staying in our example the directory configuration should be shown look like this in the menu at the end: | + | ==== Selecting a theme ==== |
- | {{ : | + | After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render the map. |
- | Now you are ready to use your map files (and themes) with c:geo. | + | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option '' |
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- | ===== Usage ===== | ||
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- | After adding new maps/themes to the configured directories a restart of c:geo is needed to recognize the added files. | ||
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- | ==== Using the map file ==== | ||
- | If you correctly configured the directories, | ||
- | **FIXME** Picture of map source selector | ||
- | Once selected c:geo will continously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | + | ==== Advanced theme options ==== |
- | ==== Using the theme ==== | + | If you installed a theme, you can adjust and configure the visibility of certain map elements according to your need. You can find the related option in the (live) map menu under '' |
- | After selecting | + | {{ : |
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+ | Here you can select a basic map style (e.g. Hiking, Cycling, Car) and customize it afterwards by enabling/ | ||
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+ | ==== Hillshading ==== | ||
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+ | Hillshading is a technique for creating topographic relief maps by adding a lighting effect | ||
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+ | === How to use hillshading in c:geo? === | ||
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+ | Hillshading is available only with offline maps. To use it configure a folder containing the hilldshading definition files in " | ||
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+ | === Where to get hillshading files? === | ||
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+ | Multiple sources exist for hillshading files with different coverage and resolution. The files are required in " | ||
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+ | Most sources offer them by degree-coverage with popular sizes being 1" (1x1°, resolution of 30m) and 3" (3x3°, resolution 90m). | ||
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+ | Sources: | ||
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+ | ^ URL ^ Coverage | ||
+ | | https:// | ||
+ | | http:// | ||
+ | | http:// | ||
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+ | === Hillshading and custom themes === | ||
+ | Hillshading requires support by the map theme. If you placed the files correctly but are not seeing any hillshading it might be due to your map theme. Switch to c:geos " | ||
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+ | If that' | ||
- | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option | + | ===== Further reading on offline maps ===== |
- | ===== Advanced options ===== | + | Link to some guides and tutorials made by c:geo users |
- | Configuring theme options | + | ^ Link ^ Language ^ Description ^ |
+ | |[[https:// | ||