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Map Preview for Android
Development of BackCountry Navigator for Android is ongoing. In this newsletter, we talk about previewing topo maps and other maps in Android. Previewing allows you to look at areas you plan to visit by real time retrieval from the internet.
Previewing Maps in Android
The preview mode in Android allows you to browse maps for an area you are interested in, and allows you to better plan and specify maps for using when offline. You can enter Preview mode from the "Show" button on the menu. You have a choice of maps including topo maps. Some will be familiar, others will be new, and more will be added in the future.
The preview mode fills in tiles as they are retrieved from a server. You can zoom into several levels of detail, and use your finger to move the map around:
The preview map allows you to easily specify a region to download for offline use.
Feel free to share feedback on this feature at the following forum topic:
http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/content/map-preview
Coming up in this newsletter series, we'll talk about the types of maps available, and about specifying maps for download.
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I downloaded desktop trial version and must say it's been a real PITA to figure out. The software graphics for android looks much nicer and user friendly. I can't wait to try this when released.
PS: You might consider updating the desktop version for people to play with. If purchasing decision was based on my desktop experience so far I most likely wouldn't purchase.
Once another option for saved maps software is avail. it will come down to which is easier/ faster to learn. If I can't even get past the loading maps stage, software is too much of a hassle for most and they will buy something else.
Many post seem to come from long time users. But if they are the only ones who can figure out how to use the program it's not helpful in growing new customers.
good luck, can't wait for new android release.