viewing .img files in Orux maps

[JerryW]

Hi.. I'm new to Orux Maps, sorry in advance for any stupids



I have acquired a (free) map of the Spanish Pyrenees, consisting of about 400mb of .img files. It also has .tdb and .mdx files, such that it will autoinstall itself as a single map on Garmin Basecamp. So far so good..



What I would like is to be able to view the map as a single map in Orux. What I have done so far is to load a folder containing all the files into the mapfile folder of Orux. Now I can view individual map tiles in Orux. If I scroll the map past the boundary of a tile it will load me the next tile automatically, but:



- it is slow

- the new tile opens at a large scale regardless of what scale you were on before



so it is hardly seamless! Is there any way to get it to present as a single map as it does in basecamp?



also, please could someone explain how to move the default mapfile folder from the main phone memory, onto my sd card?



Thanks in advance for any help

[orux]

Hi.. I'm new to Orux Maps, sorry in advance for any stupids



I have acquired a (free) map of the Spanish Pyrenees, consisting of about 400mb of .img files. It also has .tdb and .mdx files, such that it will autoinstall itself as a single map on Garmin Basecamp. So far so good..



What I would like is to be able to view the map as a single map in Orux. What I have done so far is to load a folder containing all the files into the mapfile folder of Orux. Now I can view individual map tiles in Orux. If I scroll the map past the boundary of a tile it will load me the next tile automatically, but:



- it is slow

- the new tile opens at a large scale regardless of what scale you were on before



so it is hardly seamless! Is there any way to get it to present as a single map as it does in basecamp?



also, please could someone explain how to move the default mapfile folder from the main phone memory, onto my sd card?



Thanks in advance for any help

Hi;



I think that it is possible to join multiple .img in one file;



do google 'merge img garmin maps'







orux

[JerryW]

Thank you for the suggestion. I tried that, but could not find a result that I could understand. I am afraid I am beginning to think orux maps are just for geeks that think a command prompt is cool.. sorry folks. Are any of you actual walkers that want to help someone that just walks?

[eartrumpet]

Thank you for the suggestion. I tried that, but could not find a result that I could understand. I am afraid I am beginning to think orux maps are just for geeks that think a command prompt is cool.. sorry folks. Are any of you actual walkers that want to help someone that just walks?

Maybe you're asking a bit too much. Supporting Garmin maps isn't a standard task for a none Garmin app, it is definitely a bit geeky. So you went into that territory, that was your choice, no need to get rude.



There a lots of different (and open) map standards that are much easier too handle, and OruxMaps is supporting lots of them.



Best regards,

Tobias

[JerryW]

Thank you for the suggestion. I tried that, but could not find a result that I could understand. I am afraid I am beginning to think orux maps are just for geeks that think a command prompt is cool.. sorry folks. Are any of you actual walkers that want to help someone that just walks?

Maybe you're asking a bit too much. Supporting Garmin maps isn't a standard task for a none Garmin app, it is definitely a bit geeky. So you went into that territory, that was your choice, no need to get rude.



There a lots of different (and open) map standards that are much easier too handle, and OruxMaps is supporting lots of them.



Best regards,

Tobias

Rude? How? I just want to walk in the Spanish Pyrenees as well as in the French Pyrenees. Finding French maps that work on my android phone is easy; finding Spanish ones that do seems to be impossible. i don't have a garmin anything but a friend gave me a link to a set of spanish maps that presumably were designed for use on garmin equipment.. I am not able to understand the more esoteric software and procedures that seem to be necessary.

I am sorry, perhaps I have come to the wrong place. Thank you anyway

[eartrumpet]

Rude? How?

If you think the last three sentences of your post above are polite, our definitions differ there.

I just want to walk in the Spanish Pyrenees as well as in the French Pyrenees. Finding French maps that work on my android phone is easy; finding Spanish ones that do seems to be impossible. i don't have a garmin anything but a friend gave me a link to a set of spanish maps that presumably were designed for use on garmin equipment.. I am not able to understand the more esoteric software and procedures that seem to be necessary.

I am sorry, perhaps I have come to the wrong place. Thank you anyway

If you just want some good maps, there are other free to choose from, which are easier to handle, just have a look a the OruxMaps manual or here:

http://www.oruxmaps.com/cs/index.php/maps">http://www.oruxmaps.com/cs/index.php/maps



OruxMaps even shows a popup after first install which directs you to http://www.openandromaps.org/en/">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/ (in which I'm involved). They are free (donations welcome) and highly specialized OSM maps for hiking and cycling that cover the whole world, so maybe what you're looking for.



There's even a Pyrenees map that covers the whole mountain range: http://www.openandromaps.org/en/downloads/europe">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/downloads/europe



There is also the possibility of easy quick installation with your smartphone: http://www.openandromaps.org/en/manual/orux-quick-installation">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/manual/ ... stallation">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/manual/orux-quick-installation

But with huge maps that can be problematic, if it doesn't work try manual install. And don't forget to install and use a mapstyle for it.

[JerryW]

If you just want some good maps, ... [snipped] .

That is very helpful, thank you! Sorry for slow response, I have been away: http://pyreneeshrp.blogspot.co.uk/">//http://pyreneeshrp.blogspot.co.uk/ but I will look at your suggestions



I do think that for most users (certainly for me) orux app and the stuff underlying gps technology are too technical and complex to manage easily. That is not meant to denigrate those of you who can manage, and enjoy doing so.. on the contrary I am envious :-)



Jerry

[ianL]

Hello JerryW



Just seen your original post



If the map you want has auto-installed on Basecamp then you can use Basecamp to put it on your phone sdcard  You will find also during this process that it is possible to select parts only of the overall map if you wish

I have used this procedure and it works well on OruxMaps

The basic method is:

1  Use phone File Manager to create new folder Garmin on the sdcard  On my phone this is  mntsdcardGarmin

2  Use Basecamp to transfer the map to the phone  Use toolbar Maps/Install maps and follow the instructions  With 400 MB it will probably take a fair while  You will find a single file called gmapsupp.img in the Garmin folder

3  Use File Manager to transfer this to the oruxmapsmapfiles folder   Rename as appropriate



The map should then be available in the oruxmaps app and run normally



Good luck if you decide to try this