G'day,

I'm just saying, "if it sounds,looks,waddles like a DUCK, let's call it a DUCK" (Don't Understand Corporate Knowledge management!!!???!!!)

Though, the following discussion may be of some concern to hikers (probably NOT to Bush Bashers!?!)

Postby Shatkins » Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:05 pm taken from GPSoz Discussion Forum

Set Track to Map Elevation

I have recently purchased OZtopo V6 after using Garmin Topo Aust & NZ V3 for many years. I changed due to the fact that with Garmin Topo Maps you are not able to print a hard copy map form Basecamp if your maps are bought as a SD card or downloaded. However, most of my tracks I follow are hand drawn on Basecamp and followed using a map and compass and/or GPS.

Once a track is created on Basecamp there is an option in the information window, that shows individual trackpoints, to "Set Track to Map Elevation". This is Greyed out and not usable with OZtopo but works with Gamin Topo Maps. When hiking tracks it is important to know elevation profiles to accurately plan trips. I only use Apple Mac computers

Is this only an issue on Mac computers? Is there a reason this function is not available?

Thanks
GPSoz
No not an issue with MAC. Its due to the fact that OZtopo does not include DEM (digital elevation model) data. Its something that been on our investigation list, admittedly low down. We currently working on other features at the moment, eg improve autorouting, adding Marine features for other states, improving road data. But we'll take a look at it,

thanks for the feedback
cheers
brian