maps for OziExplorer

There's a few software programs around that can do it automagically Bob, not sure if any of them are free though. I've used paintshop pro for manual joining of maps.

Bob - some tips here..

http://216.218.220.254/eng/scanmap.html

Also join Yahoo OziExplorer User Group

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/OziUsers-L

Subject has been discussed many times - do a search of the archives.

Cheers
Greg

Hi Bob, the process is called image stitching which a few programmes such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Draw, Paintshop Pro have plug ins which allow this to happen. As mentioned by other responses, these programmes are not cheap to buy, however there is a free program on the net which can be used in conjunction with Java ( also free) which will allow you to carry out this operation. You will find all the info at:
http://home.no.net/dmaurer/~dersch/Index.htm I have found that when scanning maps experiment with the resolution (100 to 125dpi) 256 colours to achieve the correct size image for calibration in OziExplorer depending on the quality of the scanner being used. Hope this helps. Cheers.

Bob
Have at the OziExplorer web site. there instructions on how to scan and put together a normal map.
I scan a lot of 1:25000 sheets for the Rural Fire Brigade. It takes about 1 hr per map
Regards
Vince

Have you made any enquiries on prices to get the maps scanned professionally ?