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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 |
- | ===== Downloading | + | This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline |
- | 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 |
- | ==== Themes | + | ==== Check on updates for downloaded maps ==== |
- | If you (optionally) | + | You can also use the map downloader |
- | Typically | + | Tap on the button |
- | All of the resulting folders and files need to be stored below a folder of your choice on your device. | + | {{ : |
- | {{: | + | 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. |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored the theme(s) to ''/ | + | {{ : |
- | ===== Configuration ===== | + | {{ : |
- | 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: | ||
- | At the beginning the related settings | + | Once the update has been downloaded you will be asked, whether you want to overwrite the existing (older) map or rename the downloaded map. Usually you may want to replace the old map, therefore you should select '' |
- | {{ :en:offlinemap_settings_empty.png? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_update_3.png? |
- | In this menu you need to select the directory, where you have stored | + | You need to repeat |
- | Sticking to our example above you need to configure the following directories here: | + | |
- | ^ Menu item ^ Setting ^ | + | |
- | |Directory with offline maps|/ | + | |
- | |Map Themes Directory|/ | + | |
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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, | ||
- | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor and device configuration, | ||
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- | If you select '' | ||
- | 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. | ||
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- | Staying in our example the directory configuration should be shown look like this in the menu at the end: | ||
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- | Now you are ready to use your map files (and themes) with c:geo. | ||
===== Usage ===== | ===== 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, | + | ==== Selecting map files ==== |
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+ | c:geo will show all downloaded | ||
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+ | 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. | Once selected c:geo will continuously use this map file to render your map instead of using the online maps. | ||
- | ==== Using the theme ==== | + | ==== 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. | After selecting the offline map file to be used, you can assign the theme, which shall be used to render the map. | ||
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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 | + | ==== Advanced theme options ==== |
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 '' | 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 '' |