Using Google maps with Oziexplorer

betomax · Nov 22, 2011

Gmap Maker, is a useful program to download, convert and calibrate maps from google,

here is it the main windows, just select the map area to create you own calibrated .map as Oziexplorer needs, click on 'map', draw using the mouse an rectangular area and select map type and zoom level, from 5-to-9 is good for me, then press 'go' button, and voila !

two map files where generated, .map(coordinate data) and .jpg (image data), put un your 'Maps' directory and reindex your maps under 'map' menu of Oziexplorer,

Now you can go out Hunting with your netbook, your GPS and you will get so detailed map as you want !

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Download gMapMaker from here.http://www.betomax.kicks-ass.net/down/gMapMaker-setup(dot)exe

Sheldon J · Nov 25, 2011

I keep getting a object not found error when I click you link.

betomax · Jan 6, 2012

please replace (dot) with a point ".", by some cause the forum looks to disable the link, but the program is there !

TerryC · Jan 26, 2012

Betomax, I have downloaded the app. Please help me a little. Where am I going to find the map files you mention? Also, why do I want to use this app instead of just printing maps off of my TOPO app? Is a netbook a device such as an ebook? I am always looking for and exploring with new ways to store and use maps but I am a bit less saavy than your average bear! Please help me out with a more contextual explanation. Tnx. TTC

betomax · Jul 30, 2012

all maps are taken from the google server, this is just another way to get digital maps with aerial view on a device like a laptop, or netbook ultrabook without internet 'live' connection...

TerryC · Sep 5, 2012

betomax said:
all maps are taken from the google server, this is just another way to get digital maps with aerial view on a device like a laptop, or netbook ultrabook without internet 'live' connection...

Tnx. I appreciate the reply. (sorry, mine is a little late) TTC

Sever · Jan 23, 2013

Something I not so dealt with this program too. :icon_scratch:

I use other program for this purpose - SAS.Planet http://sasgis.ru. First - there everything is evident, it is possible to allocate the necessary square with simply mouse. Secondly - it is possible to download cards from many servers. There is an English interface. Try - it will be pleasant to you. I choose as a mouse a square or visible area. In settings I choose a file format, a way for preservation, zoom, it is necessary to put map tick for formation of the file of coordinates. After that downloaded two files (jpg, map) I format in the Image to OZI program in the ozf2 or ozf3 format. Ozi Explorer quicker with it works.

Good luck.