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| − | There are a | + | There are a number of mapping packages available for a number of platforms. A number of th packages now include at least basic GPS functionality, if not more advanced functions. Moving map functionality is also becoming more common, especially in PDA software. For more details on software designed specifically for managing waypoints, tracks and routes, see [[Waypoint management software]] for more information. |
| − | + | '''Maps''' | |
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| + | Many mapping software packages come with maps - although it pays to check before purchasing. Other packages allow you to purchase additional maps, and some allow you to use free maps and/or georeference your own images. | ||
Most will allow you to connect the GPS and see your location in real time. | Most will allow you to connect the GPS and see your location in real time. | ||
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Another option is to use a [[Mapping GPS]]. | Another option is to use a [[Mapping GPS]]. | ||
| − | === | + | == Australia == |
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| + | === Windows Platform === | ||
* [[OziExplorer]] | * [[OziExplorer]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.maptrax.com.au/ MapTrax Australia] - a variety of scanned raster maps of Australia | ||
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| + | === Pocket PC Platform === | ||
| + | * [[OziExplorerCE]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.virtualmap.com.au/pda_overview.htm Virtual Map] | ||
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| + | == New Zealand == | ||
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| + | === Windows Platform === | ||
| + | * [http://www.tumonz.co.nz TUMONZ] - The Ultimate Map Of New Zealand, vector-based mapping software. Now available live online | ||
| + | * [http://www.maptoaster.com/ MapToaster] - scanned topographic maps and aerial photogrpahy software of New Zealand | ||
| + | * [http://www.nzmapped.com NZMapped] - Another scanned topo software package, although it doesn't appear to be as actively updated as MapToaster | ||
| + | * [http://www.maptrax.com.au/topographicmaps/newzealandtopographicmaps/ MapTrax New Zealand] - Scanned raster topographical maps of New Zealand | ||
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| + | === Pocket PC Platform === | ||
| + | * [http://www.wherearewe.co.nz/pocketwaw.html PocketWAW] - Pocket PDA mapping and GPS software for New Zealand | ||
| + | |||
| + | === Web-based Mapping === | ||
| + | * [http://www.tumonz.co.nz/mapplet.php TUMONZ Live] - NZ's quickest online vector map, Search for streets, View Property Boundaries | ||
| + | * [http://www.nztopoonline.linz.govt.nz/ NZ TopoOnline] - Web access to the current Land Information New Zealand vector database | ||
| + | * [http://www.multimap.co.nz/ MultiMap New Zealand] - New Zealand web based mapping by Multimap | ||
| + | * [http://www.wherearewe.co.nz/newzealand.html WhereAreWe] - Same dataset as PocketWAW for PDA's | ||
| + | * [http://www.wises.co.nz Wises] - No lat/long, but decent roading maps and searches | ||
| + | * [http://www.gis.org.nz/index.php/NZ_Web_Mapping_Services NZ Govt Mapping Services] - link to a more detailed list on NZ Web Mapping services | ||
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| + | == Other == | ||
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| + | === Windows Platform === | ||
* [[Mapsource]] | * [[Mapsource]] | ||
| + | * [http://www.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=575 nRoute] | ||
| + | * [http://www.fugawi.com/ FUGAWI] | ||
| + | * [[Google Earth]] - very cool piece of software that will soon be available on other platforms as well | ||
| + | * [http://worldwind.arc.nasa.gov/ NASA World Wind] | ||
| − | ===Pocket PC | + | === OS X Platform === |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Mac GPSpro]] |
| + | * [[Google Earth]] - Now available for Mac OS X (10.3.9 +) | ||
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| + | === Pocket PC Platform === | ||
| + | * [http://www.pathaway.com/PWWinMobile.htm PathAway For Windows Mobile Handhelds] | ||
| + | * [http://www.gisrussa.com/ Russa] - GPS moving map software for Pocket PC | ||
| + | * [http://pocketmv.homeip.net/ PocketMV] - | ||
| + | * [http://www.visualgps.net/BeeLineGPS/default.htm BeelineGPS] | ||
| + | * [http://vitotechnology.com/en/products/navigatorii.html Vito Navigator II] | ||
| + | * [http://www.gpstuner.com/ GPS Tuner] | ||
| + | * [http://www.gpsdash.com/ GPS Dash] | ||
| + | * [http://www.anode.plus.com/spoilersync/ SpoilerSync - lets you take Spoiler photos on the hunt] | ||
| − | ===Palm | + | === Palm Platform === |
| + | * [[PathAway GPS]] [http://www.pathaway.com/PWPalmOS.htm For Palm Powered Handhelds] | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:23, 16 May 2007
There are a number of mapping packages available for a number of platforms. A number of th packages now include at least basic GPS functionality, if not more advanced functions. Moving map functionality is also becoming more common, especially in PDA software. For more details on software designed specifically for managing waypoints, tracks and routes, see Waypoint management software for more information.
Maps
Many mapping software packages come with maps - although it pays to check before purchasing. Other packages allow you to purchase additional maps, and some allow you to use free maps and/or georeference your own images.
Most will allow you to connect the GPS and see your location in real time.
Another option is to use a Mapping GPS.
Contents
Australia
Windows Platform
- OziExplorer
- MapTrax Australia - a variety of scanned raster maps of Australia
Pocket PC Platform
New Zealand
Windows Platform
- TUMONZ - The Ultimate Map Of New Zealand, vector-based mapping software. Now available live online
- MapToaster - scanned topographic maps and aerial photogrpahy software of New Zealand
- NZMapped - Another scanned topo software package, although it doesn't appear to be as actively updated as MapToaster
- MapTrax New Zealand - Scanned raster topographical maps of New Zealand
Pocket PC Platform
- PocketWAW - Pocket PDA mapping and GPS software for New Zealand
Web-based Mapping
- TUMONZ Live - NZ's quickest online vector map, Search for streets, View Property Boundaries
- NZ TopoOnline - Web access to the current Land Information New Zealand vector database
- MultiMap New Zealand - New Zealand web based mapping by Multimap
- WhereAreWe - Same dataset as PocketWAW for PDA's
- Wises - No lat/long, but decent roading maps and searches
- NZ Govt Mapping Services - link to a more detailed list on NZ Web Mapping services
Other
Windows Platform
- Mapsource
- nRoute
- FUGAWI
- Google Earth - very cool piece of software that will soon be available on other platforms as well
- NASA World Wind
OS X Platform
- Mac GPSpro
- Google Earth - Now available for Mac OS X (10.3.9 +)
Pocket PC Platform
- PathAway For Windows Mobile Handhelds
- Russa - GPS moving map software for Pocket PC
- PocketMV -
- BeelineGPS
- Vito Navigator II
- GPS Tuner
- GPS Dash
- SpoilerSync - lets you take Spoiler photos on the hunt
