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Add KML overlay in OruxMaps
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


Viewing the MapSource version in BaseCamp
First a small disclaimer. The MapSource version is designed for MapSource and not Basecamp! Still some people will want to use BaseCamp...


Routing (offline) in OruxMaps
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...


POI Search (offline) in OruxMaps
You can add a powerful search capability into your OruxMaps app, similar to the search option in Garmin GPS. This search is using POI...


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


Purchasing process
Go to the Shop section to see the selection we offer: Select the product you are interested in and Press "Add to Cart" to add the product...


Installing HD Hillshade for Garmin
After you have purchased the HD Hillshade for Garmin we recommend that you download it to your computer. After extracting the ZIP file...


Installing and configuring HD Hillshade for Android
After you have purchased the HD Hillshade for Android we recommend that you download it to your computer first. After extracting the ZIP...


Installing the Garmin version
After you have purchased the Garmin version, you click the DOWNLOAD button to download a ZIP file. We recommend you download the ZIP file...


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


Installing the map into MapSource
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...


Configuring OruxMaps
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...


Installing the Android version into OruxMaps
PURCHASE AND DOWNLOAD MAP After you have purchased the Android version, you click the DOWNLOAD button to download a ZIP file. We...


Installing MapSource software
If you don't have MapSource software installed you can download an update package from the Garmin website. This update package can't be...
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