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Convert a picture to sqlite.db
This page is obsolete and will be reworked soon
Basic information
Typ: Tutorial - How to convert scanned maps (jgp, bmp, gif, tif, png)
Author: nervusvagus
Forum link: http://forum.locusmap.eu/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=2801&p=18446#p18444
Needed:
- Mapc2Mapc from http://www.the-thorns.org.uk (This tutorial is based on V 0.5.0.7)
- Your (scanned) map picture
- Coordinates - needed for calibration (you can use some online services, like Webservices to see your needed coordinates)
How to
load picture
Start Mapc2Mapc and load your picture:
File ⇒ Load image for calibration ⇒ From Map Coordinates [1]
Map Calibration Settings > select Latitude / Longitude (plate carree) > and WGS 84 > Next [2]
calibrate image
After this, map file is loaded - ready for calibration.
Choose a point that are easily recognizable on the image map file and find similar place (e.g) in GoogleMaps. Enter the coordinates in the dialog box for entering coordinates.
After doing this 3 to 4 times you can Click to finish and the map is calibrated. [3]
To adjust the position of a calibration point (red cross), right-click it. [4]
Now we are ready to save…
create map
File > Write Map for Mobile device [5]
And in the Mobile Atlas selection choose under Select atlas the option Locus/RMAPS/Galileo sqlite.db > OK [6]
The Mobile Atlas Tile Selections screens will be open now.
Here you can de/activate some white/useless tiles.
Un/check your tiles and press OK for each zoomlevel [7].
After last zoomlevel the map will begin saving.
The map will be saved as picturefilename.sqlitedb file inside the same folder as the picture.
use it in Locus
Copy now your created map to ..Locus/maps/..
Or you can place this file anywhere in your sdcard on your phone.
In order to access it:
Main menu > Maps > Personal maps and add the directory to be scanned for the map file.
-nervusvagus
red crosses
Firstly, suggest to test working demo version if this fits your needs.
The demo version of mapc2mapc will replace some of your map tiles with red crosses:
In case you'll be satisfied, I suggest to buy full version.
Thanks to this, Locus Pro user will get 10% discount of this product. read more..
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