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This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline maps and themes. | This tutorial describes how to download, install and configure such offline maps and themes. | ||
- | ===== Downloading maps/ | + | ===== Automatic download and installation |
- | ==== c:geo internal map downloader ==== | + | c:geo supports a fully automated download and installation of offline maps from various sources. |
- | tbc | + | ==== Download sources ==== |
+ | {{anchor: | ||
- | ==== Manual installation ==== | + | The following tables provides an overview of map file sources, which are supported by the c:geo map downloader: |
- | First of all you need to download | + | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Remarks ^ Pricing ^ |
+ | |[[https://download.mapsforge.org|Mapsforge Map Repository]]|World|This server hosts worldwide pre-built maps and POIs generated with the latest version of the mapsforge-writer plugins.|Custom theme files are not offered, | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
+ | |[[https:// | ||
- | The following tables provides an overview of some compatible map file sources, where you can download your offline map: | + | ==== Download and install the maps/themes ==== |
- | ^ Name ^ Coverage ^Description ^ Compatibility ^ Pricing ^ | + | The c:geo map downloader |
- | |[[https:// | + | * From the [[.:mainmenu:livemap|map view]] by opening |
- | |[[https:// | + | {{ :en: |
- | |[[https:// | + | |
- | The table above does only provide some examples of map providers, there are more of them out there. | + | * From the [[.: |
+ | {{ : | ||
- | ===== Installation ===== | ||
- | <WRAP center round info 100%> | + | After opening |
- | 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 | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | ==== Map files ==== | + | {{ : |
- | The downloaded offline | + | For this example we use " |
- | If you want to install | + | 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. |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_mapfile_location.jpg? | + | {{:en:offlinemap_downloader_1.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume | + | <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 | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
- | ==== Themes ==== | + | Confirm the following dialog to start the download. |
- | 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 downloaded theme is compressed ('' | + | The download itself |
- | All of the resulting folders and files need to be stored below a folder of your choice on your device. | + | <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. | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | {{:en:offlinemap_themefile_location.jpg? | + | {{:en:offlinemap_downloader_5a.png? |
- | For this tutorial, let us assume you stored | + | If the downloaded map requires a dedicated map theme (does not apply to Mapsforge) the downloader will afterwards automatically ask you, whether you also want to download and install the needed theme. |
- | ===== Configuration ===== | + | {{ : |
- | Once you finished storing the map files (and optionally | + | This is all you need to do. The downloaded |
- | You will find the corresponding settings in c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map. A detailed description of this setting menu can be found [[.mainmenu: | + | In case you need more than one offline |
- | At the beginning the related settings will be empty: | + | ==== 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. |
- | In this menu you need to select | + | Tap on the button '' |
- | Sticking to our example above you need to configure the following directories here: | + | |
- | ^ Menu item ^ Setting ^ | + | |
- | |Directory with offline maps|/ | + | |
- | |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 '' | + | {{ :en: |
+ | 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. | ||
- | {{ :en:offlinemap_file_scanner.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_update_2a.png? |
- | <WRAP center round tip 100%> | + | {{ : |
- | On some devices finding the right folder might be frustrating, | + | |
- | Due to the many different implementations depending on vendor, model, Android version and device configuration, | + | |
- | </ | + | |
- | If you select '' | ||
- | The following pictures show two different typical file explorers and visualize | + | Once the update has been downloaded you will be asked, whether you want to overwrite the existing (older) map or rename the downloaded |
- | {{:en:offlinemap_chooser_cgeo_map.jpg? | + | {{ :en:offlinemap_downloader_update_3.png? |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | Staying in our example | + | You need to repeat |
- | {{ : | + | ===== Usage of offline maps ===== |
- | Now you are ready to use your map files (and themes) with c:geo. | ||
+ | ==== Selecting map files ==== | ||
- | ===== Usage ===== | + | 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. |
- | <WRAP center round important 100%> | + | |
- | After adding new maps/themes to the configured directories a restart of c:geo is needed | + | |
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- | ==== Using the map file ==== | + | {{ : |
- | If you correctly configured the directories, | + | You can also use c:geo Menu -> Settings -> Map and tap on '' |
- | {{: | + | {{ : |
- | {{ : | + | |
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 '' |