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OK - so I've downloaded the software and it seems to work, though I'm bamboozled by all the options. Now, how do I get OS maps?
Do I need to pay for them or are they available for free yet?
The package I bought came with the National Parks on 1:50 OS maps for £25, they should be in the folder you downloaded the program in. In Viewranger you can either go through options>Data manager>maps or Search>View on map to see an OS on screen.
You may have downloaded the program only which will mean you have to download maps separately. I download using the over the air option which means getting map tiles for the areas I need, 1:50 usually does for riding but I'll get 1:25 for running.
Hope that helps good luck
Phil
Ah - just done some reading on the OS OpenData thing.
It allows access to "mid-scale mapping" but doesn't include 1:50000 or 1:25000 Landranger and Explorer maps...
Thanks Phil.
I downloaded the app only from OVI store, so no maps yet.
if you go into the app options on your phone it gives you a choice of free mapping - at least one of them appears to be full OS style with all bridleways and contour lines shown.
my one only downloads 'on demand' I think so you need to have a gps signal to get it to start for the local area you're in.
at least one of them appears to be full OS style with all bridleways and contour lines shown.
Really? Which option/menu? I can only see a pretty basic list, none of which look like OS mapping.
it's the OpenCycleMap one - you can seet details of what you'll get [url= http://www.opencyclemap.org/ ]here[/url]
Got it now.
Thanks wwaswas.
no worries, I've not really had a chance to use it beyond 'sat at my desk playing' yet.
stuartie_c - MemberGot it now.
what option did you use?
Options > Map Source > OpenCycleMap
from within viewranger?
Yup