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How to store a complete map area ?

You can store a complete map area for offline use.

Storing areas extensively uses map servers, be sure to only store areas you need.

Some map servers limit the amount of accessible data per day and per user (using IP address), storing large areas increase the risk of reaching the amount limit.

1. Configure the area and the zoom levels to store

  • Click on the “Maps” menu and select the “Store area” item;
  • Adjust the area to store by moving the dots , the map and the zoom level;
  • Select the maximum zoom level to store;
  • For each maps , an estimation of the number of image tiles and the total size to download is displayed;
  • Un-check the maps you don't want to store if any;
  • Click on the “Start” button to start the process.

2. Follow the process

Once the process has been started, the progress of each maps is displayed. The estimated remaining time is displayed in an information box .

At any time, you can close the progress sideview using the “Close” button . The process will continue in the background.

Long-press a map to display its context menu.

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