How to use iTopoMaps v. 1.3
Thursday, March 26th, 2009
Here’s a QuickStart guide to using iTopoMaps Version 1.3
When initially using iTopoMaps, you need connectivity, preferably WiFi.�� 3G and/or Edge may be acceptable.� iPod Touch users require Wifi.
When iTopoMaps first starts, it will show you an overview of part of the continental US.� Simply move about by touch and zoom in or out by spreading or closing your fingers.� You can rotate the device to show portrait or landscape views.
Tap the info-bar, the dark transparent rectangle with coordinates, to cycle through various information such as location in lat/lon, UTM, Altitude, Course and Distance to your GoTo waypoint, and GPS sensitivity.
Icons
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� Lock Map to Current Position
When this icon is blue, the map will follow the current GPS location, if available.� To stop map-following, tap again or move the map with your finger
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Flip to settings view for non-graphical access to Quadrangles and Waypoints
On the reverse view, you can list downloaded quadrangles as well as waypoints.� You can also add, modify, delete, import or export them.
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Quickly shift between zoom levels
Simple viewpoint change without having to use the two-finger stretch/shrink
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Enter a coordinate to move the map to
Know where you’re going?� Enter the coordinates here.
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Look up Features of Interest in your area
Search for GNIS Features of Interest (Summit, Streams, Waterfalls, etc) in your viewing area
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Add a waypoint
Lookup Features of Interest from the GNIS database and optionally add them as Waypoints!!� Or if you already know the location, add it by coordinate entry.� You can also add a waypoint at the current map or GPS location.
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Toggle between Quad-Selection mode and Normal mode.
If you want to download quads to your device, for access without Wifi/Cellular Coverage, enter the Quad-Selection Mode.� In this mode, simply double-tap an area and confirm that you wish to cache it.� The download shoud start and show a progress bar at the top of the screen.� You may pause/continue the download by press the play/pause buttons.� Depending on your internet connection, a quad may take from a few minutes to much longer to download.� Once a quad has been selected, it will show a green transparent area.� If you wish to delete this quad, simply double-tap again and confirm.�
After you have selected several quads, your screen will look similar to this:
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It is recommended that you wait for all quads to download before continuing to use iTopoMaps, as the device is being heavily used at this point.� If you have lots of quads
to add at one time, simply hit the pause/play button to pause the downloading while you’re selecting.� Hit the pause/play button to resume the download and leave
the device alone, preferably connected to power for the duration.� You can exit the app during downloads, as the transfer will resume when you restart iTopoMaps.
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When you are done selecting quads, tap the Grid icon again to return to normal mode.
Waypoints
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How do I add a waypoint?
In normal mode, simply double-tap where you want the waypoint placed.
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How do I find course and distance to a waypoint?
Tap on a pre-existing waypoint, and mark it as “GoTo”.� Your current GoTo waypoint will have a green flag.
To see your Course / Distance, tap the Info Bar until it shows the desired info
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How do I delete a waypoint?
Tap on an existing waypoint and select Delete.
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What does “Select Quads A:? D:? R?” mean?
iTopoMaps is showing you the status of your download.� A stands for Available Tiles, and there are approximately 300-350 per quad.� D stands for tiles yet to be downloaded.� R stands for tiles
yet to be removed from your flash after you have de-selected a quad.
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How do I configure iTopoMaps?�
A variety of configuration options are available under the generic Settings.app -> iTopoMaps, including disabling the screen lock and disabling the Helpful Tips.� Settings.app is a standard Apple application you can
find on your home screen labeled “Settings”�
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