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 For this example we use "Mapsforge" as map source and want to download the offline map for Mexico. For this example we use "Mapsforge" as map source and want to download the offline map for Mexico.
  
-The top level list is usually sorted by coarse geographical regions (typically: continents) and get more specific on each lower level. Click 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 click on the disc icon next to it to start the download process.+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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-The download itself is performed in the background by the download manager of your device. When the transfer is complete, the file is copied to the c:geo map folder and set as current map automatically.+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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 +<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. 
 +</WRAP>
  
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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.
  
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 This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option ''Select map theme''. If you installed a theme alongside with your offline map, please make sure you select the corresponding theme here. This can be done in the menu of the (live) map using the menu option ''Select map theme''. If you installed a theme alongside with your offline map, please make sure you select the corresponding theme here.
  
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 +==== Hillshading ====
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 +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/lightened to generate a 3D-effect.
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 +=== How to use hillshading in c:geo? ===
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 +Hillshading is available only with offline maps. To use it configure a folder containing the hilldshading definition files in "Settings > Map > Map Shading Files Folder".
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 +=== Where to get hillshading files? ===
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 +Multiple sources exist for hillshading files with different coverage and resolution. The files are required in "hgt" format and must be placed in your devices "Map Shading Files Folder".
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 +Most sources offer them by degree-coverage with popular sizes being 1" (1x1°, resolution of 30m) and 3" (3x3°, resolution 90m).
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 +^ URL                                                                          ^ Coverage                 ^ Resolution ^
 +| https://sonny.4lima.de                                                       | Europe                   | 1", 3"     |
 +| http://viewfinderpanoramas.org/dem3.html                                     | World                    | 3", 15"    |
 +| http://viewfinderpanoramas.org/Coverage%20map%20viewfinderpanoramas_org1.htm | USA, Europe, New Zealand | 1"         |
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 +=== 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 "default" map theme to see if it's working then.
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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 =====
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