What is the difference between cached maps and downloaded maps?
Downloading maps and map caching are two similar but distinct features. Both improve map performance and enable offline map viewing. Map caching automatically saves tiles viewed on the Maps page as you...
View ArticleWhat zoom levels should be selected when downloading maps?
The Min Zoom level (smaller numbers) gives a broader overview. The Max Zoom level (higher numbers) provides greater detail. Higher zoom levels for a given area result in more map tiles. The zoom level...
View ArticleWhere can I view the maps I’ve downloaded, and how do I know they will be...
You can view an overview of a specific map set you’ve downloaded from Menu>Setup>Map Downloads. Then select which map set you would like to view. Check to ensure your map tiles are available...
View ArticleWhy are some map tiles missing above 60 degrees North Latitude?
The MotionX Terrain maps are provided by OpenCycleMap and the MotionX Road maps are provided by OpenStreetMap. OCM and OSM are open source map projects which rely on contributions from users. While...
View ArticleAre my downloaded maps backed up with iTunes syncing?
Cached and downloaded maps are, by default, not backed up when syncing with iTunes to significantly decrease the iPhone-to-iTunes sync and backup times. To enable iTunes backup for downloaded maps,...
View ArticleHow do I prevent map downloading from stopping when MotionX-GPS is running in...
In order to download maps MotionX-GPS must be running in the foreground. If you need to leave MotionX-GPS during the download it will automatically pause and resume when you return to MotionX-GPS. … more
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