Waypoints move away from the position I plot them

Hi

The waypoints won't move from the coordinates/datum used to create them....so the underlying map (either the one you originally plotted them on or the one you change to) is almost certainly the problem. Wrong datum is only one possible cause...it could also be wrong projection, wrong calibration points or just a totally dodgy map.

What map is causing the problem - a commercially available one, a net freeby or one you calibrated yourself? Are you sure the map in question is using the correct map calibration file.

Seen this before with people using Natmap 250K series map sheets. Make sure you are using the correct calibration files for the year of the map series - new editions have on some map sheets changed area of coverage and therefore calibration points are offset x metres..if you use calibration files from an older series.

Cheers
Greg

I'm not computer minded at all, but I'm sure I heard somewhere that Ozi is more compatable with 32bit and not 64bit. Could be wrong but someone else may know.

Is your folder structure etc exactly the same on the new computer. If not then ozi may be using a different .MAP file to load the map than previously and this may be wrong. If they are maps that have the information built in it might be an idea to rerun the calibration to make sure that they are correct.

this may or may not work...........try using the win7 compatability setting......right click on th programme icon select properties and you will see a compatability tab which will be self explanatory

Hi Everyone
Thanks for the help; the maps I'm using are 100k Geology Maps OZF from Gold & Ghost CD, I also use the Australia ecw all of which I have used for the last two years. I have checked and rechecked the calibration on all maps and they are all ok. I also still run Ozi on my old Dell laptop 32bit, and also my pc which is also 64bit, and I have no problems at all, I can jump from one map to another without any changes, My folder structure etc is exactly the same on all three computers. I have also tried using the win7 compatibility setting's windows xp sp2 and xp sp3, etc and still the same. Thanks to everyone for the info and the help.
Sanv

Hi Greg & everyone trying to help
I use the Australian Geocentric 1994(GDA94) and the Gold & Ghost Atley 2741.ozf & many more of the maps depending on the area we are going to prospect around WA. I'm using the same version on all 3 pc and I have uninstalled and reinstalled so many times and it still works out with the same problem, but only on the brand new Dell. (If I am replying the wrong way can someone please correct me as this is my first time on a forum). Thanks Sanv

Hi Greg

I have done it both ways from Atley to Australia map, and vice versa, and all the other’s I use, Montague, sandstone, etc etc, and it’s the same either way with all maps. The waypoints move in all directions, say for instance I plot the position from an abd mine and then open Atley map, it could be above the spot I set my waypoint, then if I go back to Australia map, it ends up below, and the more I move from map to map, the waypoint has just about moved in a full circle around where the waypoint should be, it moves roughly about 350 meters sometimes more sometimes less. I suppose I will just carry on using my old laptop until I can resolve this issue, and hopefully if I can manage to sort it, I will log back in to let you know. Thanks for all your help, Sanv

If you have a registered copy of OziExplorer, I suggest you send the guys at Ozi an email with a DETAILED explanation of your problem. I've found them very helpful in the past.

Good luck.

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