Mapping query
Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 14:34
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ExplorOz Team - Jackie
Hi everyone,
I have a customer who needs your help!
He would like to know how to transfer maps from Natmap Raster 2005 to his PDA. He has the correct software (CE codes and OziExplorer CD) and instructions, but for some reason it is not working properly.
Can anyone assist further as I have not used this product myself and I am unsure what to advise.
Thanking you all in advance.
Jackie@ExplorOz Team
Reply By: Rokkitt - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 14:37
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 14:37
Hi,
Doesnt he need the OZF2 converter tool from the OziExplorer website?????
Convert the image file and *.map into OZF2 files for OzeCE, this is the method for the earlier raster maps anyway....:)
Rod
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Reply By: Bonz (Vic) - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 14:46
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 14:46
The new file format for the PDA and Ozi is OZF3 and all that needs happen os convert them and copy to the PDA and tell Ozi where to look, and presto!
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Reply By: Troop-a-dour - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 15:37
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 15:37
Contrary to other advise- there is NO NEED to convert the Natmaps to ozf for PDA usage...
Just dump the .ecw AND the corresponding .map files required into
CE OziExplorerCE>Maps (via OziExplorer PC/ActivSync).
I assume there is a SD card (there would have to be if maps are required)- then under File>Configuration>Map & Data files......
SD card|CE OziexplorerCE|Maps and tick active...
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Reply By: Troop-a-dour - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 15:59
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 15:59
Just a follow up to my previous..I'm assuming the devive is a HP iPAQ..if so
"These image formats are supported - ozf2, ozfx3 and ecw (Note : Because the code libraries available only suit the ARM cpu the ECW support is only available for PDA's with ARM cpu's.) "
Meaning- the ECW file don't need conversion (for the ARM cpu)
Most??? HPs have the ARM cpu..therefore no need to convert.
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Reply By: Member - Crazie (VIC) - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 16:01
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 16:01
If it is the new prem DVD raster maps, it maybe due to the size, they will need to do it in parts or have a huge card
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Reply By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 19:18
Wednesday, Jul 26, 2006 at 19:18
I needed a 2 gig card in my ipod but plenty of maps to choose from!! The Natmap "Mosaic" map runs ok off the card but it is noticeably slower and BIG! Tried to convert it to OZF format but after 24 hours of processing I gave up. It's now a toss up whether to use the Rasters instead (and only those I need) and add all the CFA maps which are good for the HC. Should about soak up all the remaining storage. Decisions, decisions.
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Follow Up By: geocacher (djcache) - Thursday, Jul 27, 2006 at 12:47
Thursday, Jul 27, 2006 at 12:47
You need to come up for a bundy Leigh,
Dave
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