Free Topographic Maps

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

got me stumped.

try these ones, they are unzipped maps that show brisbane region

ozfx3 file (1.5Mb)
map file file (4Kb)

No, still blows. I mightr try and uninstall and then re-install. Initally I had the trial version and then have the full version installed. Will check version number tonight.

I guess one thing I have is when I import an ECW file it creates the .map file but dosn't create two files like you have. I'm not sure if there is a different import process, different version or what.

[Snowy FNQ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Snowy FNQ]

It was a three stage process for me:

1. Download the .ecw file from www.ga.gov.au

2. Import to Oziexplorer (Trial version will do it)

3. Convert to .ozf format using the "image to .ozf tool" downloaded
from the WINCE page on the Ozi website. (Note: this takes a few hours to convert all of QLD). This proces makes the two files.

Load onto the map folder in Ozi on your SD card then you are away.

Note some GPS cpu's (ARM Type) can read the .ecw files apparently, but I don't know too much about that, only whats on the OZI website.

Those files posted look all OK to me, but I have not used them yet.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

Ok, so does it matter that the version of Ozi I'm running is the PC version and not the WinCE version? The Windows version is 3.95.4c.

As yet I don't have a GPS, but I've got a love of maps.

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I'm running PC version 3.95.4m and they work no problem.



Mick

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I have no landline connection at the donga I stay at Iso connect via an over priced wireless broadband connection with minimal download allocation and then get ripped off blind for exceeding the limit.

Is there any chance someone could make and post me a copy of their copy of Drew's original DVD. I'm more than happy to provide adequate reimbursement for any associated costs etc.


Also ...McBain are your converted files available on DVD?
Likewise I'm more than happy to provide adequate reimbursement for any associated costs etc.


Wild

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Download link is dead at the moment for those that have asked why they don't work.. apparently there's a "Catastrophic power failure" somewhere in the States according to my new hosting people anyway....

edit - fixed, they should be working again now.

[Snowy FNQ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Snowy FNQ]

Sorry my bad , I wrongly thought you were trying to use them on a GPS. Ozi should open up the .map files.

Mine work okay with the trial version on PC.

Cheers

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

I installed a newer version before comming to work this morning (got to get your priotities right) and now it works. I think the version I have now is 3.95i (or somthing like that.)

My eyes were not quite open enought altough I could see the maps correctly now :lol:

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I installed a newer version before comming to work this morning (got to get your priotities right) and now it works. I think the version I have now is 3.95i (or somthing like that.)

My eyes were not quite open enought altough I could see the maps correctly now :lol:

Good stuff!

[HGMonaro Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close HGMonaro]

I downloaded all the files but when unzipping them got some errors in 2. I retried them and they worked fine, so if you have this problem, just try the file again.

Wild Life, PM me your address and I'll burn you a copy.

Cheers, Nige

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Download link is dead at the moment for those that have asked why they don't work.. apparently there's a "Catastrophic power failure" somewhere in the States according to my new hosting people anyway....

edit - fixed, they should be working again now.

I can also host them, PM me for details

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

Now I'm happy as it works. It also allowed me try out the Hema Gread Desert Tracks which worked a treat!

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free maps

Hi Drew,

Do you still provide those CD's ?

Avi

[plucker Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close plucker]

I think you will find Drew has been MIA lately. The best way to get the maps from some of the links people have set up.

[Snowy FNQ Member Find all posts View Profile Close Snowy FNQ]

On the map subject, I just borrowed Hema 4WD Raster Map Collection from the local library. Check your local library, you never know what's there. Pretty much the same as what is available to download from Geoscience Australia, I was hoping for some 1:100K stuff.