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- | ===== What on-board map formats can be read ? ===== | ||
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- | The application can read the following map formats. | ||
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- | ==== AlpineQuest Map Format (*.aqm) ==== | ||
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- | This format has been especially developed for AlpineQuest in order to be efficient on embedded devices with low memory. | ||
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- | Key features are: | ||
- | * Image compression (using JPEG or PNG compression); | ||
- | * Multi-levels of detail; | ||
- | * Low CPU and memory requirement; | ||
- | * Unlimited area size; | ||
- | * Fast displaying. | ||
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- | You can create your own AQM offline maps using: | ||
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- | * [[http:// | ||
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- | * [[http:// | ||
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- | ==== QuickChart Map Format (*.qct) from MemoryMap ==== | ||
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- | This is a common map format used by MemoryMap that allows users to use commercial maps in AlpineQuest. | ||
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- | Key features are: | ||
- | * Image compression; | ||
- | * Single level of detail; | ||
- | * Low CPU and memory requirement. | ||
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- | It is possible to download QCT maps from the Internet or purchase them from various retailers. | ||