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ChuckMcB

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Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« on: October 25, 2010 »
The mapping software that most of us use around here has released a new version that includes native access to OpenStreetMap.org and a new plugin that hooks into the geocaching.com site.

Mapyx example (click for biggy):



If you have not used Mapyx before grab the .exe from here: http://download.mapyx.com/quo_files/v2/quo2_setup.exe, otherwise here's the new stuff:

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Open Street Map maps installation

1. Download Quo installation script from this location:
http://download.mapyx.com/quo_files/v2/install_free_maps_OSM.qs2

2. Run Quo v2 and go to menu Help > Open Installer File...

3. Browse for downloaded file install_free_maps_OSM.qs2 and open it.

Important notes

Open Street Map maps are FREE, created by users and cover whole world. For details please visit http://www.openstreetmap.org. We also invite you to support the project so please consider making a donation http://donate.openstreetmap.org.

Open Street Map maps require internet connection to work.

After installation Open Street Map maps will appear under main Maps menu.

If you have multiple OS, OSi, etc. maps loaded you can use Open/Save Loaded Maps Scenario functionality (buttons can be found in Explorer window, tab Loaded Maps) to quickly and easily save and load all your loaded maps.

If you wish to use 3D View tool with Open Street Map maps you will need to download and import FREE SRTM Digital Terrain Model data into Quo. This can be done by using Import function and select SRTM DTM. FREE SRTM DTM data can be downloaded from:
1. http://srtm.csi.cgiar.org/SELECTION/inputCoord.asp
This server is very slow, however it has user interface to select DTM area in the world.
2. ftp://xftp.jrc.it/pub/srtmV4/arcasci/
This server is fast, however there is no user interface.

Same goes for using altitude display, profile, route card, etc. (all functions which uses DTM database) for all parts of the world where you don't have any Quo v2 DTM database installed (for example OS DTM 50m, OSNI DTM 50m, etc.).
 

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Geocaching plug-in installation

1. Download Quo installation script from this location:
http://download.mapyx.com/quo_files/v2/install_free_plugin_Geocaching.qs2

2. Run Quo v2 and go to menu Help > Open Installer File...

3. Browse for downloaded file install_free_plugin_Geocaching.qs2 and open it.

Important notes

Geocaching plug-in is free.

Geocaching plug-in will appear under main Plug-ins menu.

You can import geocaching data provided by http://www.geocaching.com (The Official Global GPS Cache Hunt Site).

You can export data to various mapping file formats.

You can also export data to Lowrance Endura Quo Mobile XT GPS device.

The Mourne Maps set (£14ish)
« Last Edit: November 11, 2010 by Chuck »
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Re: Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« Reply #1 on: October 26, 2010 »
Nice one Chuck, cheers for that.
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ChuckMcB

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Re: Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2010 »
20% off all Mapyx maps with the code

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Re: Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2010 »
Quote from: Chuck on November 11, 2010
20% off all Mapyx maps with the code

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Chuck, you're a legend!  Thats going to come in very handy for me... will make sure I use the affiliate link :)
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Re: Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2010 »
Woohoo... I've just bought all of Scotland!

Now that I've bought all of Scotland I would appreciate being referred to as Laird Suspect Monkey ;)
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Re: Mapyx - now with free OpenStreetMap.org mapping and Geocache plugin
« Reply #5 on: November 14, 2010 »
You're a mug, you didn't need to buy all of Scotland, one square foot would have been sufficient!
« Last Edit: November 14, 2010 by whoRya »
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