How to download maps for mapthis! GMDL tutorial

GMDL TUTORIAL

1. Open the app by going to GMDL>bin>debug>global map download tool

2. On the panel to your left u can select the source of the map u want to download

   i.e google/yahoo . . sattelite/hybrid etc

3. above this panel u will see a download button

4. Click on it

5. Follow instructions to download map

6. to use the map with mapthis! Add “_” before the folder name . . for eg

   change map to _map

7. youre ready to go !

Video Manual

Creating a POI File

Click on the POI tab

Local.Live/Google/Yahoo

1. Enter your search term into the Search for: text box

2. Navigate the map to your desired area (you can use the Search Maps)

3. Move the map around a bit

4. Click "Get Numbers" and make sure Lat/Lon/S text boxes get populated

5. Click the Local.Live/Google/Yahoo radio button (if Google, choose relevant google.com/.co.uk/etc.)

6. Click "List" and make sure the datagrid is populated with your POIs

7. Enter a file name, starting with _, into the Save POI (start with _): text box

8. Click Save POI (start with _):

9. The file will be created in the same directory as the application, place it into the corresponding map folder

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