OziExplorer
is interactive, raster image, trip planning and moving map software which
allows the user to add Waypoints, Routes and Tracks to the Map by simple
point & click and then download these to a GPS.
OziExplorer
allows you to work with digital maps on your computer that you create
from scanned or purchased digital maps. Spectrum Imaging digital maps
on CD ROM include calibration files to work with OziExplorer.
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Ozi's ease
of use makes it the ideal planning tool for many outdoor pursuits such
as boating, 4x4, 4WDing, fishing, hiking, etc. OziExplorer is also a very
useful field tool and is utilized in Canada by people in agriculture,
forestry & natural resources, and search & rescue, etc. to dramatically
extend the usefulness of GPS in the field.
Ozi
now includes bonus maps: 1:250
000 scale topographical maps
included for either the Prairie Provinces or for the province
of BC.
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Digital
Maps & Charts
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| Spectrum
Digital Maps - Digital
TOPO maps for Western Canada, pre-calibrated to work with OziExplorer |
Digital
Ocean - Digital
Ocean™ Electronic Charts are authorized replicas of Canadian
paper nautical charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service
(CHS)
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Add-ons |
| OziExplorer
CE - For PocketPC
and Window CE PDA's |
| OziExplorer
3D - Allows map images to be viewed
in 3D with the ability to rotate in all directions and zoom in
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Key Features:
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Scan and calibrate your own maps or charts.
Easy to use Windows interface allows you to upload and download waypoints, tracks, and routes to and from most types of hand held GPS receivers. OziExplorer will work with GARMIN, Magellan, Lowrance, Eagle and MLR GPS receivers for the upload & download of GPS data. Digital maps used with OziExplorer cannot be transferred to GPS units.
note: OziExplorer cannot upload maps to any Mapping GPS (this means Garmin, Magellan, and all others). The only software that can do this is that provided by the GPS manufacturer using the maps provided by the manufacturer (e.g. Garmin's MapSource CD's and Magellan's MapSend CD's)
In general, recreational type GPS receivers (Garmin, Magellan) use vector maps so even if it was possible for 3rd parties to upload maps OziExplorer uses raster maps (images of maps), therefore GPS receivers would not accept a raster map upload anyway. Raster to vector conversions have been tried- and the results were not acceptable.
Pre-plan your next trip on a digital version of your favorite topo map, then load your waypoints, routes, or tracks to your GPS for in-field navigation. After the trip download your GPS data and update the map to show all the roads and trails you’ve used plus your new waypoints.
Ozi imports many types of digital imagery such as Spectrum Digital Imaging Topo maps, Digital Ocean Nautical charts, Maptech marine charts, plus air photos & satellite images (.tfw / geotiff), NorthStar Digital GeoTIFF maps
Scout out new areas using Ozi's real time moving map and your laptop PC. GPS feeds your current position to the PC which displays it on the digital map allowing you to track new roads as you drive them.
Customize your digital maps by adding text, symbols, and coordinate labels. Then print a hard copy for your next field trip or e-mail it to a friend.
Calculate area within a tracklog (field acres!) Click here for example. Specify permanent Map features and display a picture for each feature. Measure distances between map features or waypoints.
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Miscellaneous Tools:
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Over 100 map Datums supported.
Numerous Grid systems, including UTM, BNG, IG, Swiss, Swedish, NZG + others.
Numerous Map Projections supported.
Print Maps and Waypoint Lists.
Import / export to .txt and .csv
and much, much more.
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Requirements:
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A PC running Windows 95/98/ME/XP/NT4/2000.
Most Garmin or Magellan Lowrance, Eagle, GPS receivers.
Any GPS receiver which outputs NMEA 0183 sentences can be used for moving map (real time tracking) mode.
Maps of your particular area of the world which you purchase in digital form or can scan and calibrate yourself from paper charts.
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