OZF FILES

yes there is a utility (Img2Ozf Conversion Utility), if you reduce the size say by 90% and the colours to around 45 you will get a much smaller file, I managed to reduce a 1.5 gig map to 265MB using the above, and full colour at 90% reduced it to 490MB with no noticable loss and of course it loads faster and works faster, hope this helps

Gecko, do you mean reduce it by 90% which would be 10% of the original size or do you mean reduce to 90% which is a 10% reduction of original size. I would have thought a 90% reduction would make the map too small but I don't run a PDA.
Thanks.

yes reduce to 90% sorry

With respect Alan I think you should have read the question more carefully.

Thanks Mad Dog

Apologies! Point taken.

Mad Dog headed you in right direction - more specifically go here

64.71.184.220/img2ozf/img2ozf.html

Read the info on this web page and download the Img2ozf (Version 3) program. This program converts calibrated OziExplorer useable images (including ecw format) to ozf3 (calibration and all). As far as software programs go it is easy to use - there is a help file included, so if you get stuck read that first. One great feature is that it will convert your files and upload them to the PDA in one operation (though you need to setup target directories first). Dont forget to delete images you dont want from your PDA (assuming you have copy on PC). Run the program, convert the image files you select on your PC and upload to PDA.
Questions?
Just ask.
Cheers
Greg

greg wish you lived in my town bannockburn (near geelong VIC ) mal

Yes it is always much easier if someone can instruct/demonstrate "live" as it is often difficult to explain in any detail via forums and certain things will always get missed in translation. Kepp at it and good luck
Cheers
Greg

Mal, I'm in Geelong. I don't use a PDA but I usually have no problems getting my head around anything to do with this stuff. If you have real problems email or member message me and we'll sort something out.

hi tony not too good with any advise must be my generation born two late but the guys will help mal

Hello - PDAs do not have same operating system as PCs and this is why you need the CE version of OziExplorer (or any other program for that matter). PC programs will not run on PDAs. OziExplorerCE moving map will work fine on the 4700. I use CF GPS (on 2210 and 2790), but I dont think 4700 has CF slot so you will have to go Bluetooth, SD or connect handheld. Bluetooth would probably be best (depending on other requirements)
Cheers
Greg