Loading own gmapsupp.img file

[silvermapper]

The OruxMaps manual states: After installation, OruxMaps will start with an online map. The maps that are available online are configured in the map folder (on the sdcard):  oruxmaps/mapfiles/onlinemapsources.xml.  My total OruxMaps' SD card content shown in Windows Explorer on my PC is as follows: ComputerXT1039SD cardAndroiddatacom.orux.oruxmapsfiles.  However, I found ComputerXT1039Internal storageoruxmapsmapfiles subsequently, although I had selected 'Move to SD card' in the OruxMaps App info on my 'phone already.

I requested a map from http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/">http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ in Mapnik style.  I copied the resulting gmapsupp.img to the mapfiles folder.  Following a few unsuccessful attempts to see my .gmapsupp.img, I understood I should touch the 'Reset map sources' button in the 'ONLINE' 'OFFLINE' page.  Unfortunately, the map does not display like Mapnik whatsoever: the information is there but in a very basic style.  I guess such .img maps require an accompanying mapstyles file?  Has any user advice to offer on this subject?

[orux]

The OruxMaps manual states: After installation, OruxMaps will start with an online map. The maps that are available online are configured in the map folder (on the sdcard):  oruxmaps/mapfiles/onlinemapsources.xml.  My total OruxMaps' SD card content shown in Windows Explorer on my PC is as follows: ComputerXT1039SD cardAndroiddatacom.orux.oruxmapsfiles.  However, I found ComputerXT1039Internal storageoruxmapsmapfiles subsequently, although I had selected 'Move to SD card' in the OruxMaps App info on my 'phone already.

I requested a map from http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/">http://garmin.openstreetmap.nl/ in Mapnik style.  I copied the resulting gmapsupp.img to the mapfiles folder.  Following a few unsuccessful attempts to see my .gmapsupp.img, I understood I should touch the 'Reset map sources' button in the 'ONLINE' 'OFFLINE' page.  Unfortunately, the map does not display like Mapnik whatsoever: the information is there but in a very basic style.  I guess such .img maps require an accompanying mapstyles file?  Has any user advice to offer on this subject?

Hello;



For historical reasons, the 'sdcard' directory is the internal storage.



If you want openstreet maps, you should test the mapsforge maps, for example in openandromaps.org



Garmin format is not the best option for that kind of maps.



orux

[silvermapper]

Orux

I thank you for your reply.  I understand now what I read about SD card.  I did not see until recently that internal storage and the SD card on my 'phone are both referred to as 'SD'. One is '0' and the other is 'sdcard1'.  Please excuse my ignorance.

On the matter of Garmin: I have come to realise it is time to move on because I am learning to use my 'phone instead of my Garmin eTrex Legend for GPS and mapping.  I have already made use of OpenAndroMaps and its facility to download OSM maps to OruxMaps.

I congratulate you on your product and look forward to making much use of it.