What about downloaded MAPS?

ConnectCruise · 04-07-08, 04:28 PM

What I'm looking for seems to be rather simple...but apparently not (at least for a Axim x30). What I want is to be able to open some US maps without having to connect to a website via wi-fi. In other words, to have gotten a program which will show maps that have been downloaded. I've looked all over but have not been successful. I'm sure someone will know what I can do. Thank you!:)

cmanningjr · 04-08-08, 07:34 AM

I'd like to know as well....

keet · 04-08-08, 08:41 AM

You could try Map Calibrator. It's meant to be used with GPS Tuner, but you can download it separately for free. It uses Google, Expedia and another engine that I don't use, and you choose the place and zoom level, and it downloads and calibrates the map for you. Then you can copy it to your Pocket PC and use it offline with your GPS software. You can find it at GPS Tuner - Offroad Navigation . Various programs can display the maps, but naturally I use GPS tuner. They're jpegs, so you can just use an image viewer as well.

04-08-08, 10:24 AM

see post 13 in this thread

Need a few things. Come help me =)

otherwise, you can get a copy of just about any ppc navigation software and install it to your device for use without a gps device

jd :approve:

ConnectCruise · 04-10-08, 08:10 AM

I've got them now. An article by Greg Urbin (Feb/Mar 2006) entitled "Free Maps for your Pocket PC" explained how to get it from Yahoo Maps. Problem, it didn't work. Then I tried Mapuest and it did. So now I have the maps I wanted on my Axim. All you need to do is to go to Mapquest on you PC. Find the map you want. Click on "print." Then on the print page, right click on the map. Click on "Save Picture As..." Now your picture/map is in your "My Pictures." Now you can sync it to your Axim (Card). Access it by going to "My Pictures." And since it is there you can treat it like you do a picture....