5.4.Raster Maps
Raster maps can be obtained from various sources. For some, automatic calibration is
possible. For others, the maps have to be calibrated manually (with software support).
With automatic calibration:
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Google Earth
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Map Calibrator (Freeware Tool, see www.gpstuner.com)
If you import maps from one of the above sources or if you want to calibrate using a GPX
path file, you simply copy both the map image file and the position file to the
„Run.GPS/map_images“ directory:
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jpeg + xml: raster map image + XML position file
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jpeg + kmz: raster map image + KMZ position file (Google Earth) (Windows Mobile
version only)
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jpeg + gmi/gsi: raster map image + GMI/GSI position file (Map Calibrator) (Windows
Mobile version only)
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jpeg + gpx: raster map image + GPX path file for calibration
With manual map calibration:
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Scanning of printed maps
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Software/CD-ROMs (with partially automated calibration using paths):
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Kompass Digital Maps
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MagicMaps
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TOP50 Maps
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Sources on the Intenet:
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For calibrating maps we recommend using tools such as Map Calibrator or TTQV.
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