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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. | + | The top level list is usually sorted by coarse geographical regions (typically: continents) and get more specific on each lower level. |
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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 copied | + | The download itself is performed in the background by the download manager of your device. When the transfer is complete, the file is transfered |
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+ | <WRAP center round info 100%> | ||
+ | Best is to keep c:geo active during the download, so that after the download is completed c:Geo can directly take over the downloaded map. | ||
+ | </ | ||
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You need to repeat the process for each map/theme you would like to update. | You need to repeat the process for each map/theme you would like to update. | ||
+ | ===== Usage of offline maps ===== | ||
+ | ==== 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 your installed offline maps. | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | You can also use c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map and tap on '' | ||
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+ | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | ||
+ | ==== 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. | ||
+ | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option '' | ||
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- | ===== Usage ===== | ||
- | ==== Selecting map files ==== | ||
- | c:geo will show all downloaded offline map files in the map selection menu on your (live) map and in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. | ||
- | {{: | + | ==== Advanced theme options ==== |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render | + | If you installed a theme, you can adjust and configure the visibility of certain |
- | ==== Selecting a theme ==== | + | {{ : |
- | After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render | + | Here you can select a basic map style (e.g. Hiking, Cycling, Car) and customize it afterwards by enabling/ |
- | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option '' | + | {{ : |
- | {{: | + | ==== Hillshading ==== |
+ | Hillshading is a technique for creating topographic relief maps by adding a lighting effect to the map to indicate changes in elevation. Sloped will be darkened/ | ||
+ | === How to use hillshading in c:geo? === | ||
+ | Hillshading is available only with offline maps. To use it configure a folder containing the hilldshading definition files in " | ||
+ | === Where to get hillshading files? === | ||
- | ==== Advanced theme options ==== | + | Multiple sources exist for hillshading files with different coverage and resolution. The files are required in " |
- | If you installed a theme, you can adjust and configure the visibility | + | Most sources offer them by degree-coverage with popular sizes being 1" (1x1°, resolution |
- | {{ :en: | + | Sources: |
- | Here you can select a basic map style (e.g. Hiking, Cycling, Car) and customize it afterwards by enabling/disabling additional elements of the map. | + | ^ URL ^ Coverage |
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+ | | http:// | ||
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- | {{ :en: | + | === 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's the case please use another map theme or contact your map themes author to support hillshading. | ||
===== Further reading on offline maps ===== | ===== Further reading on offline maps ===== |