iPhone:Wifi Web Interface

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NOTE: For installing maps it is usually best to use the iTunes File Sharing interface.

To start the wifi web interface go to Organizer File:Organizer.png, then to Import / Export. Switch on “Wifi file access”. A web address will appear below the switch.


On your computer type this into a web browser. Note the whole URL is needed, including the http: and the :8080.

You'll then see a web form from where you can upload maps, GPX files and icons.

Your iPhone's UDID will be shown on this form too.


Troubleshooting

If the form does not appear then carefully check the URL. You need the whole URL, including the http and the :8080.

If the URL is correct then check the firewall settings on both the router and the computer permit access.

The iPhone Wifi Troubleshooting article has more advice.


Web Form

The three links, GPX, Icons and Maps, allow you to list the content on the phone.

Clicking on Maps link will list the maps already installed on the iPhone and then click or right click and save target as, will allow you to export the map file off the iPhone.

To copy a GPX file off the iPhone/iPad, find the file in the GPX section, then right click and choose "Save target as" or similar. Some web browsers mis-name the file, you may need to change its extension to .GPX.

Note: In version 2.2 of ViewRanger, GPX files are not listed. (This will be fixed in the next update.) They are available to download. If your iPhone's web address is http://192.168.1.103:8080 and your GPX file is named 20111103.gpx then put this in your web browser's address box: http://192.168.1.103:8080/20111103.gpx. Some web browser's will prompt you to save it, on others you then need to use Save in the File menu. You can also access the files using iTunes file sharing.




The 'Upload map or GPX file' section allows you to upload new content. The supported files are .VRC (Colour maps); .VRH (height/altitude);

.GPX (points, routes, tracks); .LOC (points). Also .ZIPs containing a number of the other files. If you transfer a ZIP file, ViewRanger on the iPhone will unpack it. So if sending a number of maps it may be best to ZIP up your maps and send them across in one go. We recommend you keep each ZIP file under 1GB in size.


Receiving file.
The 'Upload icon' section allows you to add new custom icons. Any bitmap format supported by the iPhone will do – but small PNGs are best.

Choose a file to upload by pressing the 'Browse...' button (this varies depending on your web browser). Then press the 'Upload' button. While transferring a file a progress bar is shown on the phone.

After transferring a map you'll need to enter a license key using Organizer File:Organizer.png > Account & License. To request a license key contact support with you iPhone's UDID. The UDID is shown at the bottom of the web form.

Import GPX / LOC.
When a GPX file is sent you'll be told what is in the file, so you can confirm installation. The file is also available in the Files browser for later import.


Related Articles:

ITunes File Sharing interface

Installing Maps Detailed Instructions

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