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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.

Before starting, be sure to have at least one stored map displayed. If you want to store more than one map at the same time, you can add the other maps as layers.

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;
  • Un-check the maps you don't want to store if any;
  • For each map, an estimation of the number of image tiles and size to be downloaded is displayed;
  • Click on the “Start” button to start the process.

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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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