EOtopo 2018 online vs offline maps differ

Thanks Michelle.

Zoom 13 does look very similar.

If an over zoom would additional information be included.

In the online version street names are present which are not in the offline version

Richard

Just realised you aren't looking at/comparing the raster EOTopo but comparing EOTopo online/offline in the Traveller app. These offline maps are yet again a 3rd iteration of the data and use different file type/display methods which might account for very minor variations in some spot areas...its all rather complex being a database rule set that applies for all attributes consistently across the whole map regardless of outback or city.

I have just spoken with David to see if I could paraphrase something useful here but got too technical an explanation!

Michelle
So you saying this is the way it is and nothing can be done about it.

I must admit I was impressed with street name details from online maps and a bit disappointed when not offline (not a lot just want every thing :)).

A bit if a pity as I don't use a SIM card in my IPAD which means it is only online when I am at home.

Richard

Richard the offline 144k maps for ExplorOz Traveller do have street labels but not every road at street level in Australia. Have you looked at other areas across Australia or just your home?

Michelle
Tried down in Melbourne, Mt Isa, Townsville, Adelaide and all had the same inconsistency. i.e. not as many named streets and map display quality is not as good (this is at zoom 14). Zoom 15 online offers many more name named streets (understand offline only goes to zoom of 14).

I also understand this is not the main reason/function for the offline maps and I am happy to leave it at that to stop bothering you :).

I appreciate that you got back to so quickly.

Richard

Kerry
My problem is my iPad does not have a SIM card so no online access unless I have WI-FI which is only at home

I raised the issue as was not sure if what I was getting was expected or not.

Richard

Kerry, you could do what I do, hot spot of your phone, if you have one that is capable .

Phones don't work everywhere............ Toni