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====== Maps ====== | ====== Maps ====== | ||
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===== Stored Maps ===== | ===== Stored Maps ===== | ||
- | Stored maps are the easiest way to access maps with AlpineQuest. Once selected, the data associated to the displayed area is retrieved from the Internet and stored on the device memory. Everything that has been once displayed remains stored and available for off-line use. | + | Stored maps are the easiest way to access maps with the application. Once selected, the data associated to the displayed area is retrieved from the Internet and stored on the device memory. Everything that has been once displayed remains stored and available for off-line use. |
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- | * **Built-in stored maps** which are pre-installed stored maps, available as soon as you start AlpineQuest. All kinds of maps are available including topographic, | + | * **Built-in stored maps** which are pre-installed stored maps, available as soon as you start the application. All kinds of maps are available including topographic, |
- | * **Community stored maps** which can be easily added to the built-in map list, provide an extended set of stored maps. These maps are usually requested or submitted by users, and can change without warn; | + | * **Community stored maps** which can be easily added to the built-in map list, provide an extended set of stored maps. These maps are usually requested or submitted by users, and can change without warn. [[en: |
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===== On-board Maps ===== | ===== On-board Maps ===== | ||
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* They have clearly defined bounds that makes clear which map is available at which location. | * They have clearly defined bounds that makes clear which map is available at which location. | ||
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- | === Which offline map formats are recognized by AlpineQuest ? === | ||
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- | AlpineQuest can read two offline 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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- | == 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. | ||
- | It is possible to download QCT maps from the Internet or purchase them from various retailers. | + | ===== Map features ===== |
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