About
Downloading offline maps make map tiles (or background maps) available when there is no access to the internet.
An internet connection is require to download offline maps.
How to Download
Add a New Set
Select the Add New Set Option.
Set Location
Adjust the map to the location you will be downloading offline maps for.
There are several ways to accomplish this:
Drag and zoom
Drag and zoom on the map until the desired location is found.
Center On
The Center On feature found in the upper left-hand corner of the map. This will allow you to choose from:
Launch | Centers the map on the launch location that is currently planned in the mission planning screen. |
Current location | Centers the map on the current location of the tablet/laptop. This is only available with an internet connection and location services enabled. This may not work when the host device is connected to the CommsBox. |
Specified Location | Centers the map on user input coordinates in decimal degrees notation. |
Vehicle | Centers the map on the current location of the PHX (must have GPS fix). This may display as a white screen when connected to the CommsBox or when mobile broadband connection is poor. |
Name Tile Set
Select Map Type
Set Zoom Levels
Adjust Map Area
Verify Download Size
Download
Verify
How to Use
No extra steps are required to use the maps once they are downloaded. The maps will automatically appear when you are in the area the maps have been downloaded for.