New way to get Maps on your Clie.

[LaStigmata]

Just thought I would share this. You use map software on your PC to locate the map you would like. I use Microsoft Streets and Trips 2000 that was bundled with my computer. You locate the map you want to save, right click copy the map and past it to Microsoft Paint and save it as a bmp ( not a jpg, because you lose resolution) then you copy the bmp to your MS using MSImport. You might want to make a Dir. like "Maps". Then use Acid Image to view the maps and it turns out something like this http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=455 keep in mind that some resolution has been lost do to converting the screen shot to jpg format for uploading.

I just found this others may be doing this already.

Just thought I would share to those who may not know.

Thanks

[jbarr]

Great suggestion!

I do the same using MapQuest. Here's what I do and it might even speed things up for you (probably a similar method could be used with Streets and Trips 2000.)

- Enter in an address, then when the resulting map appears, click on the "Big Map" icon (to get a larger version.)
- Start MSImport
- Right-click and do a "Save Picture As..." and save the picture directly to the Memory Stick. (You could just as easily send the picture to the Desktop or wherever and then do an MSImport later.)

AcidImage reads in .bmp, .gif, and .jpg files VERY nicely!

[hherbzilla]

I do the same thing, too... but never thought about saving directly to the MS. Nice tip!

[LaStigmata]

Saving directly to the MS is a very nice tip, thanks. I just could not see spending $10.00/map.

[PvV]

And for those of us with web access on our clies:

http://www.mapquest.com/pda/

[MikeS16]

I am stuck with 320x320 so RandMcNally StreetFinder works great for me. There is a Windows component that allows you to select what map info to send to your PDA and what level of detail you want.

Putting the maps onto the MS via PiDirect works GREAT - I cannot believe how fast is redraws on my 760C!

The advantage I see is I can search for addresses and restaurants/gas stations/etc on my Palm.

I am not sure it is HiRes+ - probably not since I have not seen a lot of discussion of this product. It is 320x320 though.

[kdn102]

Great ideas guys! Thanks.

Also, I purchased "Rand McNally StreetFinder & TripMaker Deluxe Suite", and the palm version that comes with it does not appear support hires at all, just 160x160. I didn't reinstall it when I setup my new HD because of that. I am pretty sure I bought it either late last year or early this year.
MikeS16: Is there a setting somewhere that I am missing, or do I just have an old version?

[MikeS16]

kdn102: Must have an old version. I purchased it from handmark and it came with a CD that allows you to put the entire map of the US on your hard drive, then use a Windows GUI to create your maps, trips, etc. I like that you can have it map out the trip and then create "line" maps which basically are little strips of map that covers the roads directly surround the origin, destination and the roads in between.

With a 128mb MS though I have no problem putting 2MB maps on my PDA. PiDirect works great with the PDA component.

Here is a SCREENSHOT (http://www.cliesource.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=456) (I hope this works)...

[MikeS16]

Keep in mind that I had to convert the image to JPG. The cool thing is I can zoom in and out, pan around (to the extents of the map I exported).

I highly recommend this app!

[*YellowRose*]

Also, if you've already registered HandStory, it's clip feature can save pictures (maps) and it's viewer works fine.

'Course, I like Mapopolis . . . :D

[MikeS16]

I have mapopolis too - but - the big problem with that is you cannot run the maps from the memory stick with have loads of free RAM available. I have an old 760C - I keep about 1mb free at all times - but that can go quickly when the program tries to stitch maps together.

For me this is perfect - I can export the maps I want - I can store them on my MS, and I can find food/gas/atm's wherever I am.

[DanT]

StreetFinder & PiDirect (PD) are certainly great combination. Speed of map opening from MS reduces from 3 minutes, w/o PD, down to 10 seconds, w/ PD, for 1.5MB map in my N760C.  Another cool thing about the StreetFinder map program is the ability to zoom down to 7 layers of maps and the ability to receive GPSsignal and track your progress on the map.  My only regret is the map becomes read-only map so I can't put my marker in the map.

[stevec]

If you have the registered version of iSilo, you can download web based maps via iSiloX. I've found it very effective for the occasional map from StreetMap.

[l0keman]

Is there a mapping program that is gps compatible and instead of having to download a zillion maps, has just one large map of the US. I don't care if it's not super detailed as long as it has most major roads on it.

[DanT]

RandMcNally takes 4CDs to cover USA, you may need the NX or NZ with 4GB CF to get all the maps.

[l0keman]

I would prefer a map then, of each region. Like one for the south east and so forth. i just don't want to have to download each and every single county from mapopolis.

[sebring]

Originally posted by l0keman
I would prefer a map then, of each region. Like one for the south east and so forth. i just don't want to have to download each and every single county from mapopolis.

Mapopolis now allows you to download an entire state in one zip file. Much better than county by county. The zip file still contains the individual counties.

Mapopolis is my favorite of all the mapping software I've tried on my Clie, but it is still a long way from perfect.

[Macy]

why wouldn't you just use image converter, which can convert gif and bmg. what are the advantages of using acid or isilo as the reader vs clie viewer?

[falafel]

you may also print a map from any app to your Clie using Repligo.

[oneeyesquare]

Lokeman, Mapopolis has a "major roads" bundle for each state. Size is relatively small and covers all the main highways and interstates. Just switch to a detailed map when your close to your destination.

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by Macy
why wouldn't you just use image converter, which can convert gif and bmg. what are the advantages of using acid or isilo as the reader vs clie viewer?

ZOOOOOOOMMMMMM!

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by falafel
you may also print a map from any app to your Clie using Repligo.

You could use Repligo but Acid is faster and more clear on zooming. I think!

[LaStigmata]

Originally posted by oneeyesquare
Lokeman, Mapopolis has a "major roads" bundle for each state. Size is relatively small and covers all the main highways and interstates. Just switch to a detailed map when your close to your destination.

I just do not like paying for maps that I have on my PC already. Also paying more for software that is going to take up more room on my handheld, I already have Acid on my Clie.

I tried Mapopolis and liked it, just couldn't justify purchasing it when I can what I need from it, with what I already have.

[kdn102]

Wouldn't the same map using a .bmp be a lot larger than mapopolis?

I wonder how large a .bmp of an entire state, like, say Pennsylvania would be to include enough detail to zoom in to the road level? *hmmm*

Originally posted by LaStigmata


I just do not like paying for maps that I have on my PC already. Also paying more for software that is going to take up more room on my handheld, I already have Acid on my Clie.

I tried Mapopolis and liked it, just couldn't justify purchasing it when I can what I need from it, with what I already have.

[hherbzilla]

Originally posted by kdn102
Wouldn't the same map using a .bmp be a lot larger than mapopolis?

I wonder how large a .bmp of an entire state, like, say Pennsylvania would be to include enough detail to zoom in to the road level? *hmmm*

Well, first of all, you would want the map in GIF or JPG format (much smaller than BMP). Second, of course you couldn't have an entire state map down to the road level saved in this format. If this is what you want, then Mapopolis (or something similar) is the only way to go.

However, for smaller scale things, AcidImage is great. When I'm traveling, I typically get a map of the metro area (major highways, etc.) from Mapquest and save it on my MS. I've also downloaded public transportation maps or downtown street maps. For this sort of thing, AI is perfect.

[mjpd1]

I usually use Repligo, as someone mentioned above, and print from Streets&Trips2003. Or you can print to a PDF if you have Acrobat.

[jbarr]

Originally posted by Macy
why wouldn't you just use image converter, which can convert gif and bmg. what are the advantages of using acid or isilo as the reader vs clie viewer? Speed, plain & simple. One of the best features of AcidImage is that it caches its thumbnails so when you start the program, all your thumbnails are displayed almost immediatly. With the Clie Viewer, you have to wait and wait and wait and... I have about a hundred or so images, that are easily and quickly viewable with AcidImage. Clie Viewer is pretty much unusable.

Also, (and this is important to me) AcidImage can display images in ANY directory on the Memory Stick whereas Clie Viewer can only display images in the default directory. This lets me group images nicely.

Finally, AcidImage will display .jpg, .gif, .bmp, and several other graphics file formats. I believe Clie Viewer can only display .jpg files.