Beaut thing with Ozi is you can correct the paper map and re scan it or you can open the file in a drawing program and fix it or put notes on it - whatever ......Originally Posted by mudski
Beaut thing with Ozi is you can correct the paper map and re scan it or you can open the file in a drawing program and fix it or put notes on it - whatever ......
Just interested to know what you were expecting from a mapping program?
For those in NSW this tool http://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/ is well worth checking out. Overlays high res satellite imagery, Topo, roads etc. Take a minute to read the short instructions and anyone will be all over it. Happy trails
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With Ozi at least I found looking at it very outdated. especially for the coin needed to fork out for it. Yes I know it's the program we need and it obviously does its job well but it could do with a freshen up. Plus trying to use the free version and I don't know what I doing with it I find it hard to navigate around it. Excuse the pun.
I haven't ruled Ozi out though Garry. If the functionality wins over the others it wins my vote.
The problem with Ozi is that it does so much. Most people only need a fraction of its capabilities. As I said - I have used it for years but have not used it all. The looks don't worry me. When you are using it in the vehicle you only worry about the map.
This is exactly what I told Mudski when I was talking to him about it few days ago. The program out of the box is too overwhelming, especially for someone new to mapping programs like that. It's very in-depth. I was using mine on a double din unit (Polaris) inside the car loaded with Hema maps and it felt daunting.
However, Ozi on android or iPad being touch screen to me seems much more streamlined.
As per my earlier post in this thread. He should really have a look at the Hema explorer on Android. It's like a slimmed down version of Ozi, yet retaining the important features and it's maps are very in-depth. I've personally seen the High country area on this and it's highly detailed and has 1000s of points of interest.
At least have a look at it's features and see if they suit you. On a 10.1 Note, it looks gorgeous. I wish my tab returned sooner so I can install mine and let you have a play with it and see it in person, but samsung taking their bloody time!
https://www.hemamaps.com.au/en/News/...0for%20Android
Should also mention, the hema maps that come with this alone are $200 as a pack, and the app is only $50.
Last edited by Hodge; 15th February 2014 at 07:43 AM.
mudski (15th February 2014)
Thanks to everyone for their input. Playing around with Ozi and Hema (i think it was) samples was good. But I think my Galaxy Note has to go back to where I bought it from. It won't shut down like its supposed to....So I better attend to this before anything. But I will continue on using the wifes Galaxy Tab until I get mine back.
I haven't used the hema version as I have maps from other makers, can you use maps from say rooftop or meridian on the hema program?
Which Hema program? There are 2 different types at the moment.
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Lol. How's this. My Note was playing up because of the cover I bought. The magnetic catch was stuffing with the OS. All good now.
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