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- | ====== How to use on-boards maps with AlpineQuest | + | < |
- | ==== 1. Put on-boards | + | ====== How to use on-board maps ? ====== |
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+ | ==== 1. Place your maps on the device ==== | ||
The easiest way to put maps on your device is using your USB cable and connecting your device to your computer as a mass storage device. On your computer, browse your device like any USB key using the file explorer. | The easiest way to put maps on your device is using your USB cable and connecting your device to your computer as a mass storage device. On your computer, browse your device like any USB key using the file explorer. | ||
- | Offline maps must be put in the folder "'' | + | Even if you can put your maps anywhere you want on your device, it is recommended to place them on the default maps folder |
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+ | The default maps folder is automatically created by the application at the first start, you don't have to create it. | ||
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+ | ==== 2. Select | ||
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+ | Once you have correctly un-linked your device, start the application. | ||
+ | * Click on the "'' | ||
+ | * Select the "'' | ||
+ | * Click a first time on the "'' | ||
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+ | If you have placed your maps inside a different folder, you can click another time on the "'' | ||
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+ | If you don' | ||
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+ | ====== Changing the external storage path ====== | ||
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+ | The application tries to detect the external storage of the device when it starts. When available, | ||
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+ | However, if you prefer to use another folder, you can change it in the application settings: | ||
+ | * Click on the main menu {{: | ||
+ | * Locate the "'' | ||
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+ | For example, if you want to use a map folder with the path "'' | ||
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- | If you cannot locate the maps folder, you can start AlpineQuest (be sure to unlink your device first) and open the Maps Explorer. Select the Offline Maps category and have a look at the address bar at the top of the window. | + | {{ :en:help:1.4: |
- | Depending on your device, the SD card can be differently named, so the full maps folder path in AlpineQuest can be "'' | ||
- | If you need to use another folder to store your maps, there is a setting in the AlpineQuest preferences to change the main application folder. | + | ====== Troubleshooting ====== |
- | If you get troubles | + | If you have troubles |
- | * Maps must be in the AQM format ('' | + | * Maps must be in the AQM format ('' |
- | * Maps must be copied in the exact AlpineQuest maps folder. This folder is created when AlpineQuest start, you do not have to create it;\\ | + | |
* When you copy the maps from your PC, be sure that all the files have been entirely copied before removing the USB cable. Do not remove the cable before ejecting the device from your OS. You should check the file sizes when the transfer is complete. | * When you copy the maps from your PC, be sure that all the files have been entirely copied before removing the USB cable. Do not remove the cable before ejecting the device from your OS. You should check the file sizes when the transfer is complete. |