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* they are purchased and downloaded solely for **offline use** | * they are purchased and downloaded solely for **offline use** | ||
* they are smaller in data size than maps downloaded from the online mode | * they are smaller in data size than maps downloaded from the online mode | ||
- | * LoMaps can be switched into several themes: **hiking, biking, | + | * LoMaps can be switched into several themes: **hiking/biking, |
- | * beginning with LoMaps 20160401 release they contain also **offline addresses** that can be **[[manual: | + | |
- | * Locus enables optional complementary download of **elevation data** per each LoMap packet (for [[manual: | + | |
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<WRAP round info>The level of map details varies according to the map area. As OpenStreetMap project depends on its internet-connected contributors some less internet-covered parts of the World are not properly mapped.</ | <WRAP round info>The level of map details varies according to the map area. As OpenStreetMap project depends on its internet-connected contributors some less internet-covered parts of the World are not properly mapped.</ | ||
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+ | ===== LoMaps content ===== | ||
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+ | * **map data** | ||
+ | * **offline addresses** - beginning with LoMaps 2016/04/01- addresses can be **[[manual: | ||
+ | * **points of interest** - can be clicked in order to display their detail, can be [[manual: | ||
+ | * **elevation data** - necessary for [[manual: | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
- | ===== LoMaps | + | ===== LoMaps |
**LoMaps** can be purchased in {{: | **LoMaps** can be purchased in {{: | ||
- | * **from the Map Manager** - select **[[manual: | + | * **from the Map Manager** - select **[[manual: |
* **from the Main Menu** - select {{: | * **from the Main Menu** - select {{: | ||
- | When you find your desired map, select it and the **map information screen** appears. It contains important information about date of the map **update** (LoMaps are updated approx. once in two months) and its size in MB before and after unpacking. To start downloading just confirm the purchase. | + | When you find your desired map, select it and the **map information screen** appears. It contains important information about date of the map **update** (LoMaps are updated approx. once in two months) and its size in MB before and after unpacking. To start downloading just confirm the purchase. |
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- | **Purchased maps appear in [[manual: | + | <WRAP center round info> |
- | ===== LoMaps Purchasing Tutorial: ===== | + | Purchased version of a LoMap can be **downloaded repeatedly for period |
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+ | **Purchased maps appear in [[manual: | ||
+ | ===== LoMaps purchasing tutorial ===== | ||
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<WRAP round info > | <WRAP round info > | ||
- | **First three maps are available for free.** Then the maps are purchased for virtual currency | + | **First three LoMaps (various ones, not one LoMap and two updates) |
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===== Updating LoMaps ===== | ===== Updating LoMaps ===== | ||
- | Initial licence for using one LoMap package is **one year** during which you can download it from the server as often as you like. After the period expires you have to buy the package again. The fee is symbolic, e.g. whole California | + | You can **download** your purchased LoMaps |
<WRAP center round important> | <WRAP center round important> | ||
- | The one-year licence does not apply to updates of the map package. If you want to update, | + | **Only if you need the newest LoMap update, |
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==== Examples of LoMap statuses ==== | ==== Examples of LoMap statuses ==== | ||
* **LoMap is not purchased**\\ \\ {{ : | * **LoMap is not purchased**\\ \\ {{ : | ||
* **LoMap is purchased and downloaded, no update is available** - you can display the map or remove it from your device memory\\ \\ {{ : | * **LoMap is purchased and downloaded, no update is available** - you can display the map or remove it from your device memory\\ \\ {{ : | ||
- | * **LoMap | + | * **LoMap update is available** - you can purchase the update\\ \\ {{ : |
* **LoMap is purchased but not downloaded, no update available** - you can download your LoMap for free\\ \\ {{ : | * **LoMap is purchased but not downloaded, no update available** - you can download your LoMap for free\\ \\ {{ : | ||
- | * **LoMap is purchased but not downloaded, an update is available** - you can download your LoMap for free or you can purchase the update\\ \\ {{ : | + | * **LoMap is purchased but not downloaded, an update is available |
==== Check for updates ==== | ==== Check for updates ==== | ||
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===== Displaying LoMaps ===== | ===== Displaying LoMaps ===== | ||
- | Downloaded maps are accessible from the Maps Manager, **[[manual: | + | Downloaded maps are accessible from the Maps Manager, **[[manual: |
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | To open the map just tap it. If your position is out of the map, select **Center map** from the Map menu. | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | To delete the map from the list and from your phone, select **Delete** from the Map menu. To display the map information window select **Information& | ||
{{ : | {{ : | ||
- | To delete the map from the list and from your phone, select **Delete** from the Map menu. | ||
- | To display the map information window select **Details** from the map menu - the window contains a general overview of the map type, internal themes | + | The window contains a general overview of the map type, map language |
- | * **Version** - version of the map file (the last featured version is 3) | + | * **Date** - date of map data |
- | * **Size** - size in your memory | + | |
- | * **Date** - date when the map was rendered (not date of map data) | + | |
* **Projection** - used map projection. Currently only Mercator projection is allowed | * **Projection** - used map projection. Currently only Mercator projection is allowed | ||
* **Created** - version of the MapsForge Map Writer plugin used for the map rendering | * **Created** - version of the MapsForge Map Writer plugin used for the map rendering | ||
* **Legend** - link to the LoMaps legend website | * **Legend** - link to the LoMaps legend website | ||
+ | * **Size** - size in your memory | ||
+ | * **Address** - Yes/No - data are (not) downloaded | ||
+ | * **Points of interest** - Yes/No - data are (not) downloaded | ||
* **Description** - map metadata if there are any, testimonials etc. | * **Description** - map metadata if there are any, testimonials etc. | ||
- | ===== Map Themes | + | ===== Map themes |
LoMaps can be switched into following themes: | LoMaps can be switched into following themes: | ||
- | * **Hiking map** - contains marked hiking paths, contour lines, guideposts and a dense network of country roads | + | * **Hiking& |
- | * **Cycling map** - contains marked | + | * **Ski map** - includes ski slopes and cross country skiing |
- | * **Ski map** - includes ski slopes and cross country skiing | + | * **City map** - general use in cities\\ {{ : |
- | * **City map** - general use in cities | + | *** Road map** - suitable for driving\\ {{ : |
- | *** Road map** - suitable for driving | + | ===== Switching map themes ===== |
+ | Each vector (or other) map that contains themes or theme layers activates option to switch these themes. There are a few ways how to do this: | ||
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+ | * **Content panel switch** - switch placed in the [[manual: | ||
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+ | * Map theme switch in a **[[manual: | ||
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+ | All these methods display the theme menu: | ||
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+ | {{ : | ||
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+ | Here you can select the map theme - internal or external ([[manual: | ||
- | {{: | + | {{ : |
- | ===== Switching the Map Themes ===== | + | ===== Map language ===== |
- | There are a few ways how to do this: | + | Names of cities, towns and villages in exotic destinations can be sometimes difficult to read for Westerners: |
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | OpenStreetMap data, therefore, contain transcription of local names in English (or sometimes also other languages). The language switch can be found in a LoMap detail screen: | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
+ | Open the language menu and select language you understand. Not all names are transcribed, | ||
+ | {{ : | ||
- | * **Side switch** - each vector (or other) map that contains themes or theme layers are displayed with a blue side-sliding switch that displays all available maps themes and layers. The side switch can be dis-allowed in [[manual: | + | ===== LoMaps |
- | * **Map Manager** - select Offline maps tab, long-tap the map you want to switch (or tap the map action menu > details), tap the {{: | + | |
- | * **Map theme button in [[manual: | + | |
- | ===== LoMaps | + | |
Table of **LoMaps** symbols can be found **[[manual: | Table of **LoMaps** symbols can be found **[[manual: |