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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. |
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+ | ===== Downloading maps/ | ||
First of all you need to download a compatible offline map file covering the needed geographical area. There are several services available on the internet providing frequently updated and ready-to-use map files. | First of all you need to download a compatible offline map file covering the needed geographical area. There are several services available on the internet providing frequently updated and ready-to-use map files. | ||
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The table above does only provide some examples of map providers, there are more of them out there. | The table above does only provide some examples of map providers, there are more of them out there. | ||
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===== Installation ===== | ===== Installation ===== | ||
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For this tutorial, let us assume you stored the map file(s) to ''/ | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored the map file(s) to ''/ | ||
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==== Themes ==== | ==== Themes ==== | ||
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Once you finished storing the map files (and optionally themes) onto your device, you need to configure c:geo to use the correct directories for finding the maps/ | Once you finished storing the map files (and optionally themes) onto your device, you need to configure c:geo to use the correct directories for finding the maps/ | ||
- | You will find the corresponding settings in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. A detailed description of this setting menu can be found [[.mainmenu: | + | You will find the corresponding settings in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. A detailed description of this setting menu can be found [[.mainmenu: |
At the beginning the related settings will be empty: | At the beginning the related settings will be empty: | ||
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|Map Themes Directory|/ | |Map Themes Directory|/ | ||
+ | To select these folders simply tap 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 you can directly select it, if your map/theme directory is not listed you have to tap the '' | ||
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- | 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 you can directly select it, if your map/theme directory is not listed you have to click the '' | ||
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On some devices finding the right folder might be frustrating, | On some devices finding the right folder might be frustrating, | ||
- | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor and device configuration, | + | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor, model, Android version |
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If you correctly configured the directories, | If you correctly configured the directories, | ||
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Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | ||
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After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render the map. | 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 | + | This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option |
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+ | ===== Advanced theme options ===== | ||
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+ | 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 '' | ||
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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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+ | ===== Further reading on offline maps ===== | ||
- | ===== Advanced options ===== | + | Link to some guides and tutorials made by c:geo users |
- | Configuring theme options | + | ^ Link ^ Language ^ Description ^ |
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