GPS/ Mapping software list compiling.

[BillsGU]

I've used the android version of ozi explorer and it worked great and cost $24 I think, I already had the maps .
The CFA and topo maps are harder to read as the dotted Lines blend into the background

I have used the CFA maps for many years and have no trouble reading them. It may depend on the quality/resolution of the scanned file. I can't think of the dotted lines you are talking about. Again - it may be resolution.

[liftlid]

I have used the CFA maps for many years and have no trouble reading them. It may depend on the quality/resolution of the scanned file. I can't think of the dotted lines you are talking about. Again - it may be resolution.

It's not the resolution it's when you use them zoomed in on the gps, they also don't have as much detail as a rooftop or meridian map

[BillsGU]

It's not the resolution it's when you use them zoomed in on the gps, they also don't have as much detail as a rooftop or meridian map

OK - When you scan them you can select the resolution you want them scanned at. Because they are a bit map file, the higher the resolution the smaller the dots that make up the bit map. My files are scanned at high res so my dots are so small I can zoom in a long way before I see pixels. I hope that explains it better.

[liftlid]

OK - When you scan them you can select the resolution you want them scanned at. Because they are a bit map file, the higher the resolution the smaller the dots that make up the bit map. My files are scanned at high res so my dots are so small I can zoom in a long way before I see pixels. I hope that explains it better.

I realise that, it's not the scanning that's the problem with them it's just there are better maps you can use.

[Drewboyaus]

I just want software and maps that have very detailed map of Victoria mainly. As for scanning and then actually putting them onto or into the app is beyond me. Something I suppose I need to learn. How expensive is it to buy them already done?
I can see this is going to do my head in and ill probably end up getting the wrong one.

Scanning and calibrating the maps for Memory map/Hema is a piece of piss once you've done the first one. It takes barely 5 minutes. For the detail of the Rooftops maps it's a worthwhile time investment.
I get Officeworks to do the scanning for me so there's no need to scan and join each map.
Read my very helpful tutorial on the subject. It really is very straightforward.

[the evil twin]

I realise that, it's not the scanning that's the problem with them it's just there are better maps you can use.

Thats odd...

Like BillsGU I use a lot of Fire and Conservation maps and they are 20,000:1 or in some cases 10,000:1.
There isn't usually much out there that is better or has more detail.
The Geoscience copies of the same scale don't have anything like the details, for example, the Conservation maps will even have teh forestry blocks and tree blaze info.

You must have a dodgy copy or something.

[mudski]

For dumb sh1t like me. Please define what a roof top map actually is please.

[Winnie]

It's a brand of map. Fantastic high country maps, lots of information written on them


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[liftlid]

Thats odd...

Like BillsGU I use a lot of Fire and Conservation maps and they are 20,000:1 or in some cases 10,000:1.
There isn't usually much out there that is better or has more detail.
The Geoscience copies of the same scale don't have anything like the details, for example, the Conservation maps will even have teh forestry blocks and tree blaze info.

You must have a dodgy copy or something.

My maps aren't scanned!!!

[mudski]

So rooftop is just the name of the company who makes the map on paper or digital?