[pct-l] loading Halfmile maps and waypoints in Droid X

[James F. Miller]

Thanks Ron 
 
I'm working myself up to trying this. I have ASTRO and need to add SKYFIRE before starting.
 
I'll report back.
 


Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:51:35 -0600
Subject: Re: [pct-l] SPOT Alternatives
From: ron.a.guay2 at gmail.com
To: devon.taig at gmail.com
CC: jamesfmiller at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net


BN importing:  I think you need the free ASTRO app too... Not sure...but what I do is:
1. Using Skyfire web app...I download Halfmile's map to the 'downloads' directory.  Section CA-A for example.
2.  Using ASTRO file manager I extract the zipfile to the same 'downloads' directory.
3.  Now, while holding my phone vertical, I open BN and select Trip Data....Start New Trip File...'PCT CA A' for example
4.  I then select Trip Data again and select Import...
5.  Now using the basic BN file browser, I navigate to /mnt/sdcard/downloads/..... now in that folder you should see the extracted folder ca_section_a_map.  Selecting that folder should show two gpx files.  Select one file and BN should bring you to another screen.  Now, with your phone vertical, you should easily see the Start button.
Let me know if you have difficulty seeing your map/waypoints.  The key is to select Maps from the menu and make sure the. ' offline' maps isn't selected...(until of course you have the map downloaded to your phone).  I find MyTopo maps are best...
I !hope this helps

On Feb 22, 2011 4:20 PM, "ron guay" <ron.a.guay2 at gmail.com> wrote: