Thread: OziExplorer PC 3.96.2.a, Ozi CE 2.34, Ozi3D 1.12, Hema EziOzi, Ozi Android 1.21

Maybe but I asked them if there could be a feature to have more than 1 map loaded and use transparency sliders "the answer was no."

LOL, really seems we are in the same boat here.
Some time ago I asked them if it would be possible to use some sort of overlay.
Like a simple track map as an overlay over a low detail PDF map (converted of course).
According to them there is no need for such a feature as you can alsways switch between maps
Same story for the import of other map formats, even for free formats and sources they claim to have rights issues.
And of course they alsways insist to use the latest set of Ozi tools to make my maps - too bad if you want to use your maps on other programs as well.

I guess with more and more (semi) free alternatives popping up Ozi has to do something to keep the market share.
A proper option to directly download from free online sources should be included as well as a simplyfied menu for starters.
But as I'm still waiting for the support of the EPSG database since CE2.33 I guess Ozi has other priorities
The only feedback they react to lately is in regards to missing Datums and Projections....

I like a feature of being able to overlay a Topo, Geo and a Mining tenement map but they said no, aw well what can you do huh.

You could work with transpanecy in Global Mapper and "join" two map to have one with a permanent overlay.
For Android there are some programs that allow the use of your own overlays and 3D functions.
Guess the biggest problem is the fact that the gouvernment here does not care about providing proper maps for the public.
The that are available are hard to get for noobs and in most cases not good enough in terms of details and up to date infos.
A shame really that Nearmap got so greedy.

The Mines Department here in the west has Geoview [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] and it's free but have fun setting up ya can add topos. geos and all sorts of other stuff BUT you need to be online " that is hard when you have no Internet in the bush.

Ok, that is at least something, but for most of the states it hard to impossible to find good and detailed maps for free.
But I can feel with you as my sister had to rely on satellite internet for a few years in the bush too.
Download speeds painfully slow, drop outs and total overpricing gave her the frustation on a regular base.
A neighbour does regular downloads for friends in the bush and uses AU post and USB sticks to get them what they need.
At this stage I start to admit that the OSM project really starts to become a serious map provider.
Due to provided track logs their database now covers at least 60% more tracks in the areas I checked.
And in the general mapping area Ozi is fighting to keep their market share as more and more Android and Iphone apps pop up that offer free and paid sources with often easier user interfaces.
Ozi should go the online way as well and integrate online sources similar to what Global Mapper or free map downloader already offer.
A simply click and download is still easier than the manual creation of maps - at least for most.
Especially the "forced way" of updating to the latest Ozi tools is a step in the wrong direction.
Adding features is one thing, upping the version numbers only for new DRM protections a totally different story.
You now have to pay to export into unprotected formats and not even in this version you are able to save unprotected OZFX2 or OZFX3 files.
Only because more and more programs decided to support the unprotected Ozi format.
But for example creating your own overlays to intergrate in a map is made impossible if your base map or overlay was created in the protected formats.
I'm slowly moving away from Ozi and only use it for maps I share online in case they had a different format.

I see your point M8 and if I can't upload my Tengrah geo maps then will look other places but I will be able to use OLDER versions to get me where I need to go huh.

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