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If you have downloaded a file in KML file format in our EXTRAS portion of the website, here is detailed instructions of the process to add it as an overlay for your Iceland map: Download the KML file To move the file to your correct Overlay folder on your device. Go first to Global settings > App storage and see the location given for "KMZ/KML/SHP overlays directory". Add the file into that given folder. Open OruxMaps and click the Map icon and select Overlay option -> Manage

First a small disclaimer. The MapSource version is designed for MapSource and not Basecamp! Still some people will want to use BaseCamp and that is possible if you follow these steps described here. The MapSource version comes with a folder called BaseCamp IMG. In that folder is an IMG file that you can put on a USB flash drive. On the drive create a map called "garmin" and put the IMG file in there. That is all you need for BaseCamp to see the map. When you open BaseCamp you

Routing is the ability to let the device make a route between two locations using roads and paths. This option is deeply rooted in Garmin devices and now you can also have it in OruxMaps using third-party routing services downloaded on your device (offline). When you long press a point in the map, you will be presented with a menu. One of the options is "Direct To". Selecting that you have the option "Search route to using...". By selecting "GraphHopper (offline)". The first

You can add a powerful search capability into your OruxMaps app, similar to the search option in Garmin GPS. This search is using POI data from OpenStreetMap data, giving you a very powerful search capability. This data is not the same as in our Garmin version. Install and configure Download this POI file: http://download.mapsforge.org/pois/europe/iceland.poi Place the POI file to this approximate location: " Android\data\com.orux.oruxmapsDonate\files\oruxmaps\mapfiles\" Pre

Here is an overview of what different components look like and their meaning. ROADS LAND AREAS GLACIERS TOWNS AND CITIES BUILDINGS NOTE:...

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After you have purchased the HD Hillshade for Garmin we recommend that you download it to your computer. After extracting the ZIP file you will have a single folder called "GPSmap.is Hillshade for Garmin v1" with a single file inside called "gpsmapis-dem.img". The file is 126 MB in size. Connect your Garmin device to your computer via USB cable. The Garmin device should then be visible in Windows File Explorer as a new drive. NOTE: If the device is not visible after 30 second

After you have purchased the HD Hillshade for Android we recommend that you download it to your computer first. After extracting the ZIP file you will have a single folder called "HD Hillshade - Add content to DEM folder". Connect your Android device to your computer via USB cable. Find the OruxMaps > DEM folder in your device. Go to Global settings > App storage and see the location given for "Maps directory". Remember the path. NOTE: Some devices will by default only connec

After you have purchased the Garmin version, you click the DOWNLOAD button to download a ZIP file. We recommend you download the ZIP file to a computer (not to a mobile or tablet). This is because you need to extract the ZIP file before you can continue. After you extract the ZIP file, you will have a folder called "GPSmap.is 2021.30 Garmin" (or similar). Inside are two files: (a) "GPSmap.is Iceland 2021.30 IMG Installer.exe". (b) "gmapsupp.img". The two files give you two

Here are directions on how to install our Garmin map to the Garmin Overlander on a Mac computer. 1. Close Garmin Express 2. Press...

After you purchase the MapSource version of our map you will have downloaded a ZIP file. Please start by extracting the ZIP file by right clicking the file and select Extract all... (or similar). After the ZIP file has been extracted, open the folder that was created next to it. You will see these 3 items: IMPORTANT: Before you can install the map you must have MapSource already installed. If you do not, you can read the article on how to install MapSource here . Make sure Ma

Now that you have installed the necessary files to your Android device, it's time to start the OruxMaps app and configure it to your...

PURCHASE AND DOWNLOAD MAP After you have purchased the Android version, you click the DOWNLOAD button to download a ZIP file. We recommend you download the ZIP file to a computer (not directly to a mobile or tablet). This is because you need to extract the ZIP file and move the content to the correct location on the device. After you extract the ZIP file, you will have a folder called "GPSmap.is 2023.10 Android" (or similar). Inside are two other folders: (a) "MAPS - Add con

If you don't have MapSource software installed you can download an update package from the Garmin website. This update package can't be installed as a fresh copy by simply running it. Happily, there is a way to use the update package they offer on their website to install a fresh copy. Just follow the steps below and you should be able to install a fresh copy. Download the package from https://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=209 Do not run the installer after