Android:Unlimited Online Maps

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Unlimited Online topographic mapping is now available for the following countries.

  • USA
  • Canada

Once purchased for your device, these maps can also be viewed and used online for trip planning at My.ViewRanger.com

These map layers are streamed from the Internet but can be saved for offline usage, using the new Create Saved Map option.


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Activating the Unlimited Online Maps

NOTE: The US app edition already has the US map online layers so does not require activation.

First you need to make an in-app purchase of the Unlimited map for the required country using menu key > Organizer > ViewRanger Store. The map will then activate automatically.

NOTE: If you have received a serial number it needs to be activated with menu key > Options > Activate or at My.ViewRanger.com

After activating, go to menu key > Organizer > Maps > Online maps. Let the list update, then select the new map from the list.

Create saved map

Select map tiles to save.
Online maps are streamed from the Internet and saved onto the device.

Online maps can now be saved as user defined areas at the required zoom layer levels. Once created, they can be accessed from the My saved maps.

To activate map selection, choose the Create saved map option from the pop-up menu when you long press on the map.

The grid will enable you to choose single tiles or multiple tiles by dragging an area on the screen. Once you are satisfied with the selection then press the Download button. This will download and save the map area for later off line use.

Learn more about the Create saved map feature here.


Altitude Data

Altitude data can be downloaded within the Menu key, Organizer File:Organizer.png > ViewRanger store.

Enables altitude map display, route and track statics and graphs.

For example Menu key, Organizer > Tracks tap one and select Height tab to view the altitude data from the altitude files you have downloads.

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