GPS/ Mapping software list compiling.

[Hodge]

Before you fork out for the hema stuff, try ozi explorer or similar then you can use maps from other suppliers or make your own, could work out cheaper and give more flexibility.

Already got ozi (or had )with a pretty serious pack of hema maps. But that was on a double din car unit which is now ditched. And I haven't had a go at running it on a tablet. I should though. Only reason I'll try the new hema android navigator is cause I already have a copy I won through FB a while back.

As for Mudskis question definitely have a play with Ozi as someone has mentioned it's free version is just about fully functional but you will need your own maps.

[mudski]

You can download OziExplorer for free and use most of its features without paying a cent. If you like it you just register, get a registration number and then you have access to its full capabilities.

I think thats my best option. I honestly didn't think of that they might have a trial version to see if I like it...Thanks.

[Drewboyaus]

Crazy attitude because it only takes a minute to digitise a paper map. If he had copyright he should have sued.

I believe he did but it made him a bit reluctant to continue producing the digital versions.

[GQ TANK]

Im using a Samsung galaxy tab 2 7" tablet with OZIE maps for off road - I got maps off a ebay sell - 1/25000 for the state. The android app is cheap - the Window version is around $130

I also have access to vicmaps, and made some maps with MapInfo.

Im using a free app - sygic for point to point road nav

[mudski]

Ok I downloaded Ozi. My first impression, wow! Was this designed back when Windows 95 was released? I'll stick with it and a bit more.

[BillsGU]

Ok I downloaded Ozi. My first impression, wow! Was this designed back when Windows 95 was released? I'll stick with it and put, a a bit more.

It has been around a while. I have been using it for 15 years or so.

[Drewboyaus]

Pretty sure you can download MemoryMap on Android for free too....
And you get a 10 day trial of each of the maps to have a look at.

[mudski]

Yeah just found that. Downloaded and the eastern oz map. Just for reference I looked at Three Chain Tk Drew. I know the other end of it comes out near the howqua river but it does not show it joining on this map. It's the same as a 15year old paper map I have.
I kinda don't know what I am supposed to expect in map detail.
As for the ozi trial. I'm trying to work it out.

[Drewboyaus]

Yeah just found that. Downloaded and the eastern oz map. Just for reference I looked at Three Chain Tk Drew. I know the other end of it comes out near the howqua river but it does not show it joining on this map. It's the same as a 15year old paper map I have.
I kinda don't know what I am supposed to expect in map detail.
As for the ozi trial. I'm trying to work it out.

Dude, if you're going to be at Jonathan's on the weekend I'll show you my setup and the Rooftops maps. The Rooftops map shows the gnarly section of 3 chains. It said in the track notes "very rough and steep, soon to be closed" we had to drive up it after reading that!

[mudski]

Road down that on a trail bike just after they closed it 15 years ago. I'll have to have a look at what you got as so I'm not overly impressed with Ozi.