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    The document provides instructions for adding maps to OruxMapsDesktop for use in navigation activities. It recommends testing maps first before using them for risky activities as OruxMaps is not a professional application. The instructions outline finding the image and calibration files, selecting the datum and projection, inputting Lambert parameter values found in an .htm file, naming the map, selecting a directory, and creating the map. It also recommends testing the added map by locating a point on both it and Google Maps to check for accuracy.

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    The document provides instructions for adding maps to OruxMapsDesktop for use in navigation activities. It recommends testing maps first before using them for risky activities as OruxMaps is not a professional application. The instructions outline finding the image and calibration files, selecting the datum and projection, inputting Lambert parameter values found in an .htm file, naming the map, selecting a directory, and creating the map. It also recommends testing the added map by locating a point on both it and Google Maps to check for accuracy.

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    OruxMaps + FAA Maps: Test Before Risky Use

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    Catherine Munro
    The document provides instructions for adding maps to OruxMapsDesktop for use in navigation activities. It recommends testing maps first before using them for risky activities as OruxMaps is not a professional application. The instructions outline finding the image and calibration files, selecting the datum and projection, inputting Lambert parameter values found in an .htm file, naming the map, selecting a directory, and creating the map. It also recommends testing the added map by locating a point on both it and Google Maps to check for accuracy.

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    OruxMapsDesktop + FAA maps.

    Test your maps before using them in risky activities! OruxMaps not a professional application. It is offered without any warranty. You need the last version of OruxMapsDesktop (at least 1.4). See OruxmapsDesktop manual for more info about this application. http://www.oruxmaps.com/oruxmapsdesktop_en.pdf

    HOWTO: 1.-Image File: find the image file. 2.-Calibration File: find the .tfw file. (IMPORTANT, this must be done after selecting the Image). 3.-Select Datum. 4.-Select Projection.

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    5.-Introduce Lambert paramenters. You can find those values in the .htm file (each map could have different values).

    6.-Introduce map name 7.-Select a directory. 8.-Create Map.

    test with your device + google maps: 1.- open the map with OruxMaps. 2.- look for a characteristic point on the map (a cross, a lighthouse...). 3.- enter their coordinates in google maps, checking that target the same site.

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