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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}} |
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- | The table above does only provide some examples | + | The following tables provides an overview |
- | ===== Installation ===== | + | |
- | <WRAP center round info 100%> | + | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Remarks ^ Pricing ^ |
- | Users reported, that some (vendor) tools used to transfer files between PC and smartphone might corrupt | + | |[[https:// |
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+ | ==== Download | ||
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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 | ||
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+ | The top level list is usually sorted by coarse geographical regions (typically: continents) | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round important 100%> | ||
+ | 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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- | ==== Map files ==== | + | Confirm the following dialog to start the download. |
- | The downloaded offline map file needs to be stored onto your device in a folder of your choice. If the downloaded file is compressed ('' | + | {{ : |
- | 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 | + | The download itself is performed in the background by the download manager |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_mapfile_location.jpg? | + | {{:en:offlinemap_downloader_5a.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored | + | If the downloaded |
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | 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. | ||
- | ==== Themes ==== | + | In case you need more than one offline map you can repeat the process as needed. |
- | 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. | + | ==== Check on updates |
- | Typically | + | You can also use the map downloader to check for regular updates of your already |
- | All of the resulting folders and files need to be stored below a folder | + | Tap on the button '' |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_themefile_location.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_update_1.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume | + | 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. |
- | ===== 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/themes. | + | {{ :en: |
- | 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: | ||
- | {{ : | + | 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 '' |
- | In this menu you need to select the directory, where you have stored | + | {{ : |
- | Sticking to our example above you need to configure the following directories here: | + | |
- | ^ Menu item ^ Setting ^ | + | You need to repeat |
- | |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 '' | ||
- | <WRAP center round tip 100%> | ||
- | 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 ===== | ||
- | <WRAP center round important 100%> | ||
- | 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 '' | ||
- | {{:en:offlinemap_theme_menu.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_theme_selector.jpg? |
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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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+ | {{ :en:offlinemap_advanced_themeoptions.jpg? | ||
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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 ^ |
+ | |[[https:// | ||