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Android:Unlimited Online Maps

2012-05-16T14:49:49Z

Altitude Data:

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		+	==Altitude Data==
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		+	Altitude data can be downloaded within the Menu key, '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Organizer.png]] > '''''ViewRanger store'''''.
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		+	Enables altitude map display, route and track statics and graphs.
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		+	For example Menu key, '''''Organizer''''' > '''''Tracks''''' tap one and select '''''Height''''' tab to view the altitude data from the altitude files you have downloads.

	==Watch a Video==		==Watch a Video==

iPhone:Unlimited Online Maps

2012-05-16T14:45:14Z

Altitude Data:

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		+	==Altitude Data==
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		+	Altitude data can be downloaded within the '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Organizer.png]] '''''ViewRanger store'''''.
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		+	Enables route and track statics and graphs.
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		+	For example '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Organizer.png]] '''''Tracks''''' tap a track and select '''''Details''''' to view the altitude data from the altitude files you have downloads.
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	[[Category:Maps iPhone]]		[[Category:Maps iPhone]]
	[[Category:Essential subjects iPhone]]		[[Category:Essential subjects iPhone]]

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Android:Beta Releases

2012-05-15T12:52:07Z

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	There are two versions of ViewRanger for Android - the release version, and the beta version. The beta version has the very latest changes, but may not be as reliable as the release.		There are two versions of ViewRanger for Android - the release version, and the beta version. The beta version has the very latest changes, but may not be as reliable as the release.

-	The current beta release is 3.1.4. Beta releases are available from [http://www.viewranger.com/vranbeta www.viewranger.com/vranbeta].	+	The current beta release is 3.1.5. Beta releases are available from [http://www.viewranger.com/vranbeta www.viewranger.com/vranbeta].

-	Note: if you use a Google Play / Android Market version of ViewRanger, then ~~we recommend you wait for the full release, because betas are not available through the Market~~. If you do install the beta, you may need to contact us for a license key.	+	To install the beta, use your phone's web browser to visit www.viewranger.com/vranbeta. Tap on the Android logo to download. Drag down the phone's notification bar and tap on the downloaded file to install.
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		+	We recommend you backup the Routes, Tracks and Objects_26_N.vro files from the ViewRanger folder before you use the beta. When you first run the beta, it may take several minutes to update your files.
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		+	Note: if you currently use a Google Play / Android Market version of ViewRanger, then this repelaces that version. If you do install the beta, you may need to contact us for a license key.

	(The release software is v3.0.4 or v3.0.5 and is available from [http://www.viewranger.com/software www.viewranger.com/software] or from Google Play / Android Market.)		(The release software is v3.0.4 or v3.0.5 and is available from [http://www.viewranger.com/software www.viewranger.com/software] or from Google Play / Android Market.)

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Android:Beta Releases

2012-05-14T16:55:11Z

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	''' Releases'''		''' Releases'''
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		+	*14th May 2012, v3.1.5
		+	** Correction of 175% magnification
		+	** Various bug fixes
		+	** Correction to Spanish coordinate system
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	*11th May 2012, v3.1.4		*11th May 2012, v3.1.4
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	**Better handling of large numbers of POIs		**Better handling of large numbers of POIs
	**Import crash fixed		**Import crash fixed
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	*9th May 2012, v3.1.3		*9th May 2012, v3.1.3
	**Various fixes		**Various fixes
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	* 4th May 2012, v3.1.2		* 4th May 2012, v3.1.2

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Android:Downloading maps

2012-05-12T07:22:24Z

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-	*To see which map layers and other items are available to download, go to Menu Key > '''''~~Orangizer~~''''' and swap into the '''''ViewRanger Store''''' section. Choose a country.	+	*To see which map layers and other items are available to download, go to Menu Key > '''''Organizer''''' and swap into the '''''ViewRanger Store''''' section. Choose a country.

	*To download a plain item like a POI set, long press it in the list and choose '''''Download'''''.		*To download a plain item like a POI set, long press it in the list and choose '''''Download'''''.

Android:Beta Releases

2012-05-11T16:58:36Z

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	There are two versions of ViewRanger for Android - the release version, and the beta version. The beta version has the very latest changes, but may not be as reliable as the release.		There are two versions of ViewRanger for Android - the release version, and the beta version. The beta version has the very latest changes, but may not be as reliable as the release.

-	The current beta release is 3.1.2. Beta releases are available from [http://www.viewranger.com/vranbeta www.viewranger.com/vranbeta].	+	The current beta release is 3.1.4. Beta releases are available from [http://www.viewranger.com/vranbeta www.viewranger.com/vranbeta].

	Note: if you use a Google Play / Android Market version of ViewRanger, then we recommend you wait for the full release, because betas are not available through the Market. If you do install the beta, you may need to contact us for a license key.		Note: if you use a Google Play / Android Market version of ViewRanger, then we recommend you wait for the full release, because betas are not available through the Market. If you do install the beta, you may need to contact us for a license key.
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	Many thanks to beta testers for their testing and feedback!		Many thanks to beta testers for their testing and feedback!
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	== Current Beta Release ==		== Current Beta Release ==

-	~~4th May 2012,~~ v3.1.2	+	v3.1

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	When you first run this new beta there will be a delay of a number of minutes as it converts your routes, tracks and POIs to the new format. It will appear to pause for periods. This only happens the first time you run the beta.		When you first run this new beta there will be a delay of a number of minutes as it converts your routes, tracks and POIs to the new format. It will appear to pause for periods. This only happens the first time you run the beta.

-	Once converted, you'll not see many differences, except that as you ~~siwtch~~ between premium and online maps, you will still see the same list of routes, tracks and POIs.	+	Once converted, you'll not see many differences, except that as you switch between premium and online maps, you will still see the same list of routes, tracks and POIs.
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		+	'''Map Magnification'''
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		+	There are two new settings in Settings > Map settings, controlling the magnification of maps. One setting affects Online maps, the other Premium (non-online) maps. If you find the labels on your maps are small to see, increase the magnification.
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		+	This is most useful for online maps, as the labels of these have a fixed size as you zoom. If your screen has small pixels, retina style, the labels can be too small to read. Increase the setting to maybe 150% or 200%.
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		+	For premium maps it is best to keep the setting at 100%, as with these the labels do change size as you zoom. But the setting is provided in case you'd prefer a more magnified map as you zoom.


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	There have been a number of other smaller fixes and improvements.		There have been a number of other smaller fixes and improvements.
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		+	''' Releases'''
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		+	*11th May 2012, v3.1.4
		+	**Magnification
		+	**Better handling of large numbers of POIs
		+	**Import crash fixed
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		+	*9th May 2012, v3.1.3
		+	**Various fixes
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		+	* 4th May 2012, v3.1.2
		+	**Initial beta release


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	* Fixes for problems reported via Report button		* Fixes for problems reported via Report button
	* Fix for syncing problem if original GPX file contained links		* Fix for syncing problem if original GPX file contained links
-	* Fix for map download layout issue in landscape ~~oreinetation~~.	+	* Fix for map download layout issue in landscape orientation.

iPhone:Getting Started on iPhone Guide

2012-05-11T09:46:59Z

Create Saved Map:

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	==Types of Map==		==Types of Map==
-	ViewRanger supports ~~two~~ types of map:	+	ViewRanger supports multiple types of map:
-	*'''~~Online~~ maps''' – such as ~~those~~ from Open Street and Cycle Map. These maps are downloaded automatically as and when they are needed. They are cached on the phone, so if you preview them before going out you can use them in an area with no mobile signal.	+	*'''Premium maps''' - typically from national mapping agencies such as Ordnance Survey, IGN, or BKG. These maps contain more detail but are charged for. You choose which tiles to download and will be prompted to buy top-up credit when needed. These maps are stored on the phone so can be used when away from the mobile network.
-	*'''~~Premium~~ maps''' ~~– more~~ detailed maps, ~~typically from national~~ mapping ~~agencies such as Ordnance Survey, IGN, BKG or from National Geographic. These maps contain more detail but are charged~~ for. ~~You choose which tiles to download~~ and ~~will be prompted to buy top-up credit when needed~~. ~~These~~ maps are ~~stored on the phone so can be used when away~~ from ~~the mobile network~~.	+	*'''Open maps''' - Open Street and Cycle Map. These maps are downloaded automatically as and when they are needed. They are cached on the phone, so if you preview them before going out you can use them in an area with no mobile signal. You can also save a pre-selected area of online map automatically.
		+	*'''Unlimited maps''' - highly detailed topo maps for the contiguous USA and Hawaii and Canada, online mapping that can be easily stored for offline usage on your mobile devices. USA Maps gives you a choice of map views; standard topo or shaded land use and you get 250,000 miles of public land trails marked on the maps, many named and fully searchable. The Canada maps are sourced from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The map data offers a range of zoomable layers from national overview, road map level down to 1:50,000 topographic.

	==iPad & iPhone==		==iPad & iPhone==
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-	==Maps==	+
		+	===Change Between Maps===
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	The Maps section of the '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]] lists all your maps, grouped by country.		The Maps section of the '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]] lists all your maps, grouped by country.

-	If you select a map you can see a summary of its details. Press '''''View''''' to see the map in the map view. Press '''''Delete''''' to delete the map.	+	If you select a map you can see a summary of its details. Press '''''View''''' to see the map in the map view. Press '''''Delete''''' to delete the map. Use this list to change country.

-	~~Use this list to change country.~~	+	==Premium Maps==

	===Overview Maps===		===Overview Maps===
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	Overview maps are available for free for many countries and can be downloaded within the '''''ViewRanger store''''' section in-app.		Overview maps are available for free for many countries and can be downloaded within the '''''ViewRanger store''''' section in-app.

-	===Downloading map tiles===	+	===Downloading Premium map tiles===
	<gallery widths=160px heights=240px perrow=2 align=right>		<gallery widths=160px heights=240px perrow=2 align=right>
	File:ChooseDownloadTile.png\|Select the tile and press '''''Menu''''' and '''''Download map tile here'''''.		File:ChooseDownloadTile.png\|Select the tile and press '''''Menu''''' and '''''Download map tile here'''''.
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-	==~~=Online Mapping=~~==	+	==Open Maps==
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	File:Openmap1.png\|Maps in screen grabs © 2010 [http://cloudmade.com CloudMade] or Open Cycle Map		File:Openmap1.png\|Maps in screen grabs © 2010 [http://cloudmade.com CloudMade] or Open Cycle Map
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	The maps are downloaded automatically as they are needed and are then cached on the phone. If the mobile network is not available, or if you choose to work offline, then ViewRanger will display as much of the map as it can using the cached tiles.		The maps are downloaded automatically as they are needed and are then cached on the phone. If the mobile network is not available, or if you choose to work offline, then ViewRanger will display as much of the map as it can using the cached tiles.
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		+	You can pre-save an area of Open map, for later use offline, using the '''Create saved map''' feature.

	Choose '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]], '''''Maps''''' then select '''''Online maps'''''. You will be presented with a list of online map sources to select from.		Choose '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]], '''''Maps''''' then select '''''Online maps'''''. You will be presented with a list of online map sources to select from.
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	To use the maps simply pan and zoom, map tiles are downloaded as you need them.		To use the maps simply pan and zoom, map tiles are downloaded as you need them.

-	Choose '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]], select '''''Settings''''' and then '''''Online maps'''''.	+	Choose '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]], select '''''Settings''''' and then '''''Online maps''''' for the '''''Online''''' setting – when switched on, ViewRanger downloads map tiles as they are needed using the wifi or mobile internet connection. When switched off, ViewRanger will only display maps that are already found within the Map cache.

-	~~Online – when switched on~~, ~~ViewRanger downloads map tiles~~ as ~~they are needed using the wifi or mobile internet connection. When switched off~~, ~~ViewRanger will only display~~ maps ~~that are already found within the Map cache~~.	+	===Upgrading to Premium & Unlimited Maps===
		+	You can purchase premium maps, such as Ordnance Survey, and Unlimited USA and Canada maps with '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]] '''''ViewRanger store'''''.
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-	===Create Saved Map===	+	==Unlimited Maps==
		+	[[File:USmap_USGS.png\|right\|thumb]]Unlimited online topographic mapping is now available for USA and Canada. These are included with the USA edition and for other versions must be purchased and activated before use.
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		+	Choose Menu button, '''''Organizer''''' [[File:Options.png]] '''''Maps''''' then select '''''Online maps'''''.
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		+	You will be presented with a list of online map sources to select from.
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		+	To use the maps simply pan and zoom, map tiles are downloaded as you need them.
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		+	You can pre-save an area of Unlimited online map, for later use offline, using the '''Create saved map''' feature.
		+
		+	===View maps offline?===
		+	Choose Menu button, '''''Organizer'''''[[File:Options.png]] '''''Settings''''' > '''''Online maps'''''. Set Online to '''''OFF'''''. ViewRanger will now display as much of the Unlimited map as it can using the saved maps
		+	you have created.
		+
		+
		+	==Create Saved Map (for Open and Unlimited maps)==

	[[File:IMG_0374_en.PNG\|right\|thumb]]Some 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'''''.		[[File:IMG_0374_en.PNG\|right\|thumb]]Some 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'''''.

iPhone:Buddy Beacon Set-up

2012-05-10T10:03:28Z

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	To see the location of a buddy, go to [http://www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon]. Enter the user name and PIN, then press locate. You'll see a map showing the buddy location. Hover the cursor over the location to see the time and date details.		To see the location of a buddy, go to [http://www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon]. Enter the user name and PIN, then press locate. You'll see a map showing the buddy location. Hover the cursor over the location to see the time and date details.
		+
		+	'''Troubleshooting'''
		+
		+	*Confirm the user name you are using in ViewRanger (Organizer > Settings > Account > Account sign in).
		+	*Update the PIN (Organizer > BuddyBeacon > Settings and update 4 digit PIN).
		+	*Send your location (Organizer > BuddyBeacon > Send Beacon now).
		+	*Check the results at [http://www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon]

	'''Retrieva Dog Collar'''		'''Retrieva Dog Collar'''

Android:Buddy Beacon Reporting

2012-05-10T10:00:26Z

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	*Update the PIN (Menu key > Organizer > Settings > Beacon and update 4 digit PIN).		*Update the PIN (Menu key > Organizer > Settings > Beacon and update 4 digit PIN).
	*Send your location (Menu key > Beacon & Tracker > Send Beacon now).		*Send your location (Menu key > Beacon & Tracker > Send Beacon now).
-	*Check the results at [http:www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon]	+	*Check the results at [http://www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon]

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