make sure the map you selected has all info on it you need to properly calibrate the map!
Since not everyone knows how to get from paper to OZI, here are some basic instructions:ġ. I simply guess that apart from the 4WD forums everyone interested in maps for AU woukd come here and with the help of Google even more might find the way Would be nice if users could share their collection of paper maps as well. If you're active in some 4WD forums talk to your mates and hopefully we can cover Australia in all detail I also started experimenting with the conversion of Garmin maps but it is painfully slow as huge amounts of data need to be processed.Ī 150 Garmin img file can result in over 250GB of BMP files that need to be combined and calibrated.Īnd so far it is only possible with free and unlocked maps - and even there with limitations as not all map details can be easily converted in all cases. In some cases and for maps that I have personal interest in I might offer to convert the paper maps if provided. My main goal would be to get a good collection over the time that is based on current data and not in detail levels that are only good for an overview.įor those interested I could provide a tutorial on how to convert a paper map into the common ECW or OZI formats, if you need other formats it is no problem to convert those. I digitised a few paper maps for personal use into the OZI and ECW format as well as some maps from online sources.
The last Hema collection I have was kindly donated to me by a nice member here but is from 2008.
So I was wondering if there would be enough interest for a map collection here? I also noticed that for some people ther is a huge demand for proper off road maps in digital form.Īs you know you can get most areas in digital form from Hema and some other companies but often at a high price and not always as detailed as you like.
I noticed that in most 4WD forums the posting of maps is not allowed.