EOTopo - Loading on HN6

Thanks David

This sounds right, and I'm sure it will be fine. A couple of things for others to watch for, though:

1. Copying these large files from one microSD (the one you supplied) to another (the one in the Hema HN6) is a very slow process. The big .ozf4 file takes about an hour on my reasonably fast system.

2. If the copying fails, as mine just did, check the space available on the Hema card.Mine is an 8GB and there is not enough room on it for the Hema and 250K maps which came with the unit plus the big EOTopo .ozf4 file. I don't have a spare 16GB card lying around.

Solution - your files are supplied on a 16GB card, so I'll back yours up on the computer, delete the state files from the card to free up space, copy all Hema's files onto the card and rearrange directories as needed.

Possible problem - I've just read the latest EOTopo discussion on whether the state files should be retained. I think I'll order a 32GB micro SD card (just over $20 for a Samsung Class 10 on Ebay) in case I need it. I'm guessing that the HN6 won't object to a 32GB card.

If anybody out there sees a flaw in this, please let me know.

Bill

Bill,

I would just go with the Aus file and forget the states at the moment. Your HN6 will not need the state files to run and you may as well work with the single file. The 16GB will be heaps for a while - I would just do as you suggested and copy the files to Computer and then take what you need to the 16GB card.

David

Thanks David. I'll report back when all that copying is done.

Bill

All done and all seems to be working well. From a quick look at places I know, there's a lot on EOTopo that's not on the 250K. I like the inclusion of sand dunes in the desert areas. We've found the placement of the dunes on Hema maps to be pretty good, and it will be great to have them available at 200K.

It was worth all your hard work, David, and I look forward to the updates.

Bill