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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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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