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ViewRanger Outdoors GPS Instructions
Version 3.3.3, December 2012
Contents
Supported Devices........................................................................................................................... 3
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS Editions in iTunes.................................................................................3
iPad & iPhone.................................................................................................................................. 3
Using ViewRanger............................................................................................................................ 4
Account & license.................................................................................................................... 4
Map Interaction....................................................................................................................... 4
Retina Display......................................................................................................................... 5
Map Screen............................................................................................................................. 6
Buttons.................................................................................................................................... 8
Menu....................................................................................................................................... 9
Coordinate Entry..................................................................................................................... 9
GPS........................................................................................................................................ 9
GPS Mode................................................................................................................... 10
Tracks.................................................................................................................................... 11
Track Control................................................................................................................ 11
Track settings............................................................................................................... 11
Status Icons.......................................................................................................................... 12
Compass............................................................................................................................... 12
Compass showing facing direction...............................................................................12
Auto Rotate Map and Compass...................................................................................12
Routes................................................................................................................................... 13
Tracks & Routes Graphs.......................................................................................................13
Trip View............................................................................................................................... 14
Audio and Video Content......................................................................................................14
Organizer.............................................................................................................................. 15
Settings................................................................................................................................. 15
Point of Interest – POI...........................................................................................................16
Routes, Tracks and POIs Data Sets......................................................................................16
My POIs, Routes, Tracks ......................................................................................................16
Search for routes................................................................................................................... 17
Place Name Search.............................................................................................................. 18
Map List................................................................................................................................ 18
Closing ViewRanger App.......................................................................................................19
Maps.............................................................................................................................................. 19
Premium maps ..................................................................................................................... 19
Open maps............................................................................................................................ 19
Unlimited maps..................................................................................................................... 19
Premium Maps ..................................................................................................................... 20
Initial Overview Map.....................................................................................................20
Initial Download Credit.................................................................................................20
Downloading Premium Map Tiles................................................................................21
Managing Map Tiles..............................................................................................................22
Open Maps............................................................................................................................ 23
Online Map Settings.....................................................................................................24
Upgrading to Premium & Unlimited Maps....................................................................24
Unlimited Maps..................................................................................................................... 25
Create saved map (for Open & Unlimited Maps)...................................................................25
Map settings.......................................................................................................................... 25
Night Vision Mode........................................................................................................26
ViewRanger store – Purchasing Maps..................................................................................26
ViewRanger iPhone Release 3.3.3, 09/01/13
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In App Purchase (using iTunes account)......................................................................27
In App Purchase (using credit).....................................................................................28
In App Purchase – Troubleshooting..............................................................................28
Backing up Maps................................................................................................................... 28
Installing Maps and Copying Files.........................................................................................28
Import / Export................................................................................................................................ 29
Files...................................................................................................................................... 29
Dropbox................................................................................................................................ 29
iTunes File Sharing Interface for Installing Maps...................................................................30
GPX Support......................................................................................................................... 31
Buddy Beacon................................................................................................................................ 32
Buddy watch / track Buddy list ..............................................................................................33
Buddy Beacon Add Buddy............................................................................................33
Buddy Watch Country Change.....................................................................................33
Buddy Beacon Web Page............................................................................................33
Retrieva Dog Collar............................................................................................................... 33
My.ViewRanger.com – Route Planning & Sharing.................................................................34
Synchronize.......................................................................................................................... 34
Navigation...................................................................................................................................... 35
Map Display While Navigating...............................................................................................35
Alarms................................................................................................................................... 35
Choosing the alarm tone..............................................................................................36
Sound and Video Links................................................................................................36
Route Navigation................................................................................................................... 37
Settings........................................................................................................................ 37
Navigation Commands.................................................................................................37
Following a route...................................................................................................................38
Detail of what happens as you reach the waypoint......................................................39
Going off route............................................................................................................. 39
Route Navigation Troubleshooting...............................................................................40
Manual Route Navigation.............................................................................................40
Support........................................................................................................................................... 40
Appendix........................................................................................................................................ 41
Wifi Web Interface.................................................................................................................41
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................41
Web Form.................................................................................................................... 41
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Supported Devices
ViewRanger runs on both the iPhone and the iPad running iOS 4.3 or above.
To obtain a position fix, Assisted GPS location service is required.
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS Editions in iTunes
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS can be bought and installed from the Apple app store.
Three editions are available. The software is the same but the bundled content is different:
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Open – includes access to Open Street and Cycle mapping.
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Premium – as well as access to Open Street and Cycle mapping, includes 1000 credits
with which to download premium mapping of 13 different countries (or 600 sq km of
Norway).
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USA - includes access to Unlimited Online maps of USA and Open Street and Cycle
mapping as well as 240 credits with which to download premium routes. Only available in
USA iTunes.
You can buy premium mapping within the app using either Open or Premium edition and upgrade
to Unlimited mapping. This can be done using Organizer
ViewRange store. You can also use
maps that you bought for ViewRanger on other types of phone in both editions.
iPad & iPhone
ViewRanger runs on both the iPhone and the iPad. Where we refer to the iPhone, the same
applies to the iPad.
The iPad has a split screen where the Organizer occupies the left of the screen, the map occupies
the rest.
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Using ViewRanger
When you start ViewRanger you'll be prompted to choose a default
country. Select one then an overview map will be downloaded then
displayed.
The Open Maps edition will show an Open Street map of the world.
More maps can be purchased in-app using Organizer
store.
ViewRanger
Account & license
You will be prompted to create or sign into your account. The account section allows you to create
and manage your ViewRanger server account. This keeps track of your map purchases, and is
used to support features such as the buddy beacon.
The Account & licence section can be found under using Organizer
Settings. You can create a
new account; enter the details of an existing account or test the account with account sign in;
change your password; or request a new password be emailed to you.
The license section allows you to activate maps you already own, having bought for another phone
or from a retailer.
Map Interaction
To pan around the map drag it with your finger.
You can zoom in and out of the map by pinching or using the zoom
buttons. You can also zoom in by double tapping, and zoom out by doing
a single two finger tap.
As you zoom in and out ViewRanger will change the scale of map
displayed to best match the current zoom.
Map view includes fixed visible cross-hair at the centre of the screen,
together with numeric coordinate on display and an on-screen map scale
bar.
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Retina Display
The retina display control for premium maps can be found under Organizer
Settings > Map
settings, Magnification and for Online maps Organizer
Settings > Online maps, Magnification.
Default magnification for Premium maps is 100% and 200% for Online maps as the labels on
Online maps are too small to read at retina size.
When the slider is set to 100% this is retina size.
First screen grab shows 200% magnification, second 100%. Red square for illustration.
Magnification is not available on iPad, iPad 2 or iPhone 3 / 3GS. It is on iPad 3 and iPhone 4*.
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Map Screen
1. Location bar: Showing coordinates and
status icons. Tap to enter manual
coordinates.
2. Selection text: Displays name of currently
selected object.
3. Selection highlight: A red box is drawn
around the selected object, in this case a
POI (Point Of Interest), indicated by the gold
dot.
4. Offset handle: Use the offset handle to
move a POI or a Route waypoint. If you
need to modify its position then press and
drag this button. If the POI/Waypoint is
locked, then the handle will not be displayed.
5. Navigation target range circles: Outer
circle indicates where Arrival Alarm would
sound. Inner circle indicates where next
target would be selected (if following a
route).
6. Navigation hint: A dotted line is drawn
between current position and next navigation
target.
7. Heading arrow: When you are moving a red
arrow will be drawn showing your heading,
with its length is proportional to speed.
8. GPS Crosshair: The current position. Red
indicates an accurate GPS fix. Grey
indicates an out-of-date or inaccurate
position (check titlebar position text for
further information).
9. Navigation arrow: Points to next Navigation target. Tap to access Navigation menu
options.
10. Route: A route is a list of waypoints, which mark out a planned trip. It is blue when not
selected and red when selected.
11. Scale bar: Dynamically drawn scale bar based on current map zoom level.
12. Organizer: Is where you manage your maps, routes, tracks and points-of-interest. You can
also access settings and help. The ViewRanger store can be used to download both free
and paid for maps and other content.
13. Menu: This button shows a context sensitive menu, which contains things you can do in
the map window. With nothing selected it allows you to create a point-of-interest or a route;
to search for routes; or download a map tile. If you select a point, route or track it contains
commands that apply to the selected item such as Details (which shows a description of the
item) and edit commands.
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14. GPS button: Starts using the GPS. It moves the map to be centred on your GPS location.
The map will follow your GPS location. If you move the map using the screen the map will
stop moving with the GPS location, but the GPS location will still move across the map. In
this example image, the compass is also displayed.
15. Zoom: Use the Zoom in button to zoom in on the centre of the map, or where you last
selected. You can also zoom in by stretching (reverse pinch), or by double tapping. The
Zoom out button zooms out to show more of the map. It may also change map scale. You
can also zoom out by pinching or by doing a single two finger tap.
16. Home: The phones home button put the app into background and keeps GPS on and
recording the track.
17. Track: A track records a walk or ride, it's a list of points and times linked by a black line.
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Buttons
There are buttons at the bottom of the map screen and buttons that appear in context. They may
disappear after a short time, tap the screen and they reappear. The buttons are:
The Organizer is where you manage your maps, routes, tracks and points-of-interest.
You can also access settings and help. The ViewRanger store can be used to
download both free and paid for maps and other content.
The Menu button shows a context sensitive menu, which contains things you can do in
the map window. With nothing selected it allows you to create a point-of-interest or a
route; to search for routes; or download a map tile.
If you select a point, route or track it contains commands that apply to the selected item
such as Details (which shows a description of the item) and edit commands.
The GPS button starts using the GPS. It moves the map to be centred on your GPS
location. The map will follow your GPS location. If you move the map using the screen
the map will stop moving with the GPS location, but the GPS location will still move
across the map.
Use the Zoom in button to zoom in on the centre of the map, or where you last
selected. You can also zoom in by stretching (reverse pinch), or by double tapping.
The Zoom out button zooms out to show more of the map. It may also change map
scale. You can also zoom out by pinching or by doing a single two finger tap.
The Done / Complete button is shown while you are creating or editing a route or
point-of-interest. Press the Done button to return to the normal mode.
The Delete button is shown while creating a route. This button deletes the last
waypoint you placed, and can be used repeatedly.
Add waypoints – when creating a route, you can toggle between panning the map and
adding waypoints. This button switches to adding waypoints.
Pan map - when creating a route, you can toggle between panning the map and
adding waypoints. This button switches to panning the map.
Handle – Select a POI or a Route waypoint. If you need to modify its position then
press and drag this button image. If the POI/Waypoint is locked, then this image will
not be displayed.
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Menu
The Menu button
shows a list of commands. The commands listed
vary according to what you are doing and what is selected.
If nothing is selected then you can choose to create a route or POI, record
a track.
When an object is selected the boarder of the menu icon
turns red.
Coordinate Entry
To enter coordinates manually, press the top location bar that displays the
current map location coordinates.
Tapping on the active coordinate type displays a selection list of
coordinate types
Note: If a particular coordinate type is greyed-out then it cannot be used
in the active country.
When creating a POI or a Route Waypoint, you can use
to specify the coordinates manually.
button option
To modify the location of existing POI(s) and Waypoint(s), use the
Properties view and the Set position option.
GPS
Press the GPS
button to start using the GPS. The map will jump to be centred on the current
GPS location. A circle and cross
are shown to indicate the GPS location, which is red when the
GPS is giving an accurate position, and grey when the GPS position is not accurate.
The map will move with the GPS location, keeping the GPS indicator central. If you pan the map by
dragging it, the GPS lock will be disengaged. The GPS position will still be shown and recorded. To
re-engage the GPS lock press the GPS
button again.
The GPS can be disconnected by pressing the Menu button
using the switch in settings or by closing the app.
and choosing Disconnect GPS,
When you are moving an arrow will be drawn showing your heading, with its length is proportional
to speed. Control this in settings.
Map auto rotate can be switched on in settings. This rotates the map by multiples of 90 degrees, to
best match your heading.
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GPS Mode
Switch between continuous and power save. If you are making a longer
trip and you need to maximize the battery life, switch to Power save. The
battery will last around 60% longer with the default settings, though track
points will be spaced a bit further apart, every 1 minute. For shorter
journeys, or where you need more detailed tracks, switch back to
Continuous.
If you are navigating - following a route or navigating to a point - then
power save can't be used.
There are some more settings, which you can adjust to further reduce
battery consumption:
Continuous - where the GPS is in continual use, giving the most detailed
tracks but using the most power.
Power save - with power save enabled, ViewRanger uses the GPS intermittently, saving power
but giving a less detailed track.
Interval - the interval slide controls how often ViewRanger gets a position fix. When set to 2
minutes, it will only get a position fix every 2 minutes. It will stop using the GPS between.
Stop/start - between making fixes, ViewRanger will completely stop using the GPS. For longer
intervals this saves the most power, but for intervals under 5 minutes it saves less power than
Hi/Lo.
Hi/Lo - between making fixes, the GPS switches to a low accuracy mode.Though this uses a little
power, the advantage is that it is faster to make a position fix when the app resumes. For intervals
under 5 minutes this uses the least power.
GPS Auto Disconnect
If the GPS is no longer needed, and the screen is locked or another app is in the foreground,
ViewRanger will disconnect the GPS after a time interval. This slider controls how long the interval
is.
You can switch auto disconnect off by moving the slider to zero, then the GPS will not auto
disconnect.
If you are recording a track, sending the beacon, following a route or navigating to a point, the GPS
is needed so will not be auto disconnected.
GPS Single Fix
If you are on a long trip without a power source and just want to check your position using the least
possible power, enable the GPS Single Fix option.
When this is enabled, then after pressing the GPS button on the map, the app will get a position fix
then disconnect the GPS.
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Tracks
A track records a walk or ride, it's a list of points and times.
By default ViewRanger records a track whenever the GPS is connected,
but you can stop this by pressing the Menu button
and choosing 'Stop
record track', or using the Track Control in the track list, or using Settings.
The track is drawn as a black line (red when selected) with regular arrow
markings. The arrows are spaced every 5 minutes.
If it has been less than 60 minutes since the last track was being
recorded, ViewRanger will ask if you wish to create a new track or extend
current track.
If it has been more than 60 minutes since the last track was being recorded, ViewRanger will hide
that previous track and start a new one.
All the values mentioned above can be controlled in Track Settings.
Track Control
When you select Organizer
Here you can:
Tracks, you now see the track controller.
Start a track recording by pressing the red record button
Pause a track that is recording by pressing the pause button
Reset to create a new track by tapping New
Start the BuddyBeacon sending by pressing the transmit button
See how long your have been going and far you have been
Set the type of track - for example 'Hike' or 'Off Road Bike' - this sets its
icon both in the app and on the web site http://my.viewranger.com.
Upload the track to http://my.viewranger.com by pressing upload
See all your tracks by pressing 'track list'. Change track recording settings press Track settings.
Track settings
Record track – switch recording a track on and off. Note that the GPS must also be connected for
the track to be recording.
Track minimum distance – the minimum spacing between track sample points. If set to 20m, a
point will only be added to the track when you are 20m or more away from the previous point.
Small values lead to a detailed track, big values to a less detailed track. Avoid values that are too
small as they record all the natural GPS fluctuation, and avoid large values as they lead to missed
corners.
Track minimum time – the minimum time between samples. If set to 10 seconds a point will only
be added if it has been 10 seconds or more since the last sample.
Track split time – used when you start recording a track, this settings is used to decide whether to
start a brand new track or extend the last one. At the default value of 60 minutes, if it has been 60
minutes or less since the last track was recorded, ViewRanger will extend that track. If it has been
more than 60 minutes it will start a new track.
Track mark time – regularly space arrows are drawn along the track. This setting controls how far
apart they are, the default is 5 minutes. Slide the slider to zero to switch them off.
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Status Icons
3 status icons are shown in the coordinate location bar at the top of the screen.
GPS – the satellite dish icon indicates ViewRanger is using the GPS. If the icon is
flashing the GPS does not have an accurate position fix. If the icon is solid the
GPS fix is accurate
Track – the footstpes icon indicates whether a track is being recorded.
Beacon – the circles and red arrow indicate the buddy beacon is transmitting, receiving or both.
Compass
If your iPhone contains an electronic compass, you can see the compass displayed in two ways.
Compass showing north
The compass can show the direction that is north. It shows this using a red arrow on the GPS
button. To switch on this type of compass go to Organizer
Settings > Map settings and switch
on Compass.
The arrow points north, so you can use it like a clip on compass
to orient yourself and the map.
When the arrow is pointing straight up the map is aligned with the
real world.
If the compass arrow goes grey it means the compass reading is not accurate. Move away from
any metal or electrical equipment.
Compass showing facing direction
The compass can show on the map the direction you are facing. It does
this by drawing an arrow on the outside of the GPS location circle. If the
arrow points east, it means the phone is pointing east.
To switch on this type of compass go to Organizer
> Settings > Map
settings and switch on HUD Compass. (HUD stands for heads up display.)
The arrow should be red. If the arrow goes grey it means the compass reading is not accurate.
Move away from any metal or electrical equipment.
Auto Rotate Map and Compass
If the map is set to auto rotate (Organizer
Settings > Map settings), then as long as one or
other compass is switched on the map will rotate by multiples of 90 degrees to best match the
compass direction.
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Routes
A route is a list of waypoints, which mark out a planned trip.
To create a route press the Menu button
then 'Create route'. As you
tap the screen a waypoint is added to the route, which you can drag to
where it is needed. If you tap on the last placed waypoint you can move it,
otherwise the next tap adds another waypoint.
Press the handle button to select and position waypoints
.
To delete the last waypoint press the Delete button
repeatedly.
. You can use this
When the route is complete press the Done button
.
If you need to pan the map without dropping a point, press the Pan map
button
. You can then move the map as normal. To return to creating waypoints press the Add
waypoint button
.
While a route is selected its name and length is shown at the top of the screen. If a waypoint is
selected its name is shown too.
The handle button
is offset from the route to allow you to position
waypoints without obscuring the route with the tip of your finger.
Tracks & Routes Graphs
Altitude, distance, speed and GPS altitude graphs are available for your
tracks and routes.
To see a graph, select a route or track from the list and go into its Details.
The graphs can be accessed using the buttons at the bottom of the
details view.
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Altitude - shows calculated altitude against time (for tracks) or
distance (routes). Only available if you have altitude data installed.
•
GPS altitude - shows the altitude reported by the GPS for tracks.
•
Distance - shows distance travelled against time, for tracks.
•
Speed - shows speed against time for tracks.
Vertical red line indicates your progress along the route.
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Trip View
Trip view can be found in Organizer . When you start to record a
new track the trip data starts at zero.
A graphical Trip view / sports GPS allows you to see a range of
statistics presented as numbers, graphs or dials. Several
categories of data are available:
•
Speed, Distance and Times
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Height and Altitude, both from GPS or height data(VRH file)
•
Navigation related information
•
GPS Accuracy
•
Utility dial displays such as a compass, navigation arrow
and a pace speed monitor
You can configure multiple trip pages or profiles. Each profile can
have a different layout. Within the chosen layout, the user can
setup variables and view them in number, text, graph or dial
format. You can edit a profile layout type, by using the trip view
settings. Select the edit button, located on the trip view tool bar.
You can add new profile pages to the trip view using the add button. Swipe the screen to move
from one profile page to another. Press and hold on a box to change the variable type displayed.
A range of numeric and text variables can be selected and viewed. Specific variables can be
viewed graphically using graph or dial representations.
Audio and Video Content
Some routes and waypoints have links to audio or video content, you can also add your own links
to any description.
To play the video or audio simply tap on the link in the Details view.
If the content is video then it will be played using the iPhone's video player. Press Back to return to
ViewRanger.
If the content is audio it will be played within ViewRanger. A row of controls is shown. You can
interact with ViewRanger as normal, for example return to the map view.
The controls provided are:
•
Stop – stops playing and closes the controls.
•
Restart – go back to the beginning.
•
Step back / forward – step backward or forward a couple of seconds, press repeatedly for
for jumps.
•
Pause / play – pause the playing or resume where it was paused.
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If you are following a route, or navigating to a point, and have alarms enabled then the sound or
video will be automatically triggered when you reach the point. See the following navigation section
for details.
Organizer
The Organizer
holds a number of lists, the ViewRanger Store, Settings and Help.
Settings
The Settings page can be accessed within Organizer
.
Show overlay – switches the overlay (POIs, routes and tracks) display on and off. Switch off the
overlay to see the map on its own.
Account & license – use this section to create and manage your ViewRanger server account, and
to activate new maps.
App Store restore – itunes specific functionality to re-download purchased map products. This
does not apply to token products, map tiles or routes.
GPS settings - enable GPS mode for Power save.
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Track settings – this section controls the recording and display of tracks.
Navigation - setup alarms and distances specific to both these features. Refer to the navigation
section of help for more info.
Map settings – this section contains other map and interface related settings.
Online maps – allows user to control map cache size and when to clear old maps.
Point of Interest – POI
A point of interest, POI, is a single point marked on the map.
To create a POI press the Menu button
and choose 'Create POI'. Then tap the screen and drag
to place the POI. When happy with its position press the Done button
.
Routes, Tracks and POIs Data Sets
Routes, tracks and points of interest created when viewing online maps are separate to those used
for premium maps (except for USA maps, where they are the same).
So for example, a route or POI set shown on a premium map, won't be visible on the online map
and vice versa.
This is because the two maps use different coordinate spaces. We will remove this restriction in a
future release.
Also note that if you swap between online and non-online maps while recording a track, the track
will be split into parts and the whole won't be visible
(Note: You can move routes, tracks and POIs between the maps by saving them to a GPX file,
swapping to the other type of map, then re-importing the GPX file).
My POIs, Routes, Tracks
The My POIs, Routes and Tracks sections list all the items of that type for the current map country
you are viewing in the app.
Details – shows the description of the item and some statistics.
View on map – show the item on the map, panning and zooming as necessary.
Properties – edit the item. For example, change its name, icon, colour or line width.
Delete – delete the item permanently.
Export item to GPX – create a new GPX file containing this item. That can then be copied off the
phone using the wifi interface for use elsewhere.
Hide – hide the item, so it is not shown on the map.
Waypoints – for a route list the points in the route, each of which in turn has its own control
section.
Edit All – If you need to delete, show or hide all the items in a folder, tap the All button at the top,
then tap the appropriate button.
Unlock / Lock All – If you need to lock or unlock all the items in a folder, to dis-allow or allow
editing, tap the All button at the top, then tap the appropriate button.
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Search for routes
The Routes list has a search for routes section, from where you can look for routes stored on the
ViewRanger server.
You can enter some text to search for routes that include that text. Or can search for routes around
the current map location.
You'll see a list of routes. Tap on one to see its description. Some routes are free, others have a
price.
If you'd like to download a route press the Download button at the top right of the Details screen, or
at the bottom.
You can also search for routes using the map view's Menu button
, and see the results on the
map. In the map view press the Menu button
and choose 'Search for routes'. A number of icons
will appear showing route start points.
Select one by tapping on it. Its name appears at the top of the screen. To see its details press the
Menu button
and select Details.
Once downloaded you see all the waypoints. For most routes each waypoint has a description and
photo too. Select a waypoint, press the menu button
and choose details to see the description.
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Place Name Search
You can search for place names and post / zip codes.
Tap Organizer
Search to show the search panel.
Enter some text to search for, or choose one of your recent searches from
the list shown. If you are searching the local gazetteer you only need to
enter the first few letters - so "cam" will find "camden" and "cambridge".
When ready press the search button. A list of results will appear. Tap on
one to see it on the map.
ViewRanger gazetteer files download automatically upon first search
event.
ViewRanger will also search online using a search service. Post and zip
code search is only available through the online service.
To get back to the search results use Organizer
Search and tap the
search field. To clear the search results use the Clear button on the results screen.
Only the first 250 results are shown. If you don't see the result you want, repeat the search with a
longer search text.
Map List
The Maps section of the Organizer
lists all your maps, grouped by country. You can upgrade to
any type of map from the Open and Premium versions.
If you select a map you can see a summary of its details. Press View to see the map in the map
view. Press Delete to delete the map.
Use this list to change country.
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Closing ViewRanger App
When you hide the ViewRanger application on an iPhone that supports multi-tasking by pressing
the home button, this does not close the application, but puts it into background where it will
continue to run and remain active. This means, if you are recording a track, it will continue to
record the track and keep the GPS connected.
To close the ViewRanger application completely, first press the home button to put ViewRanger
into the background. Then double press the home button which brings up the tasks bar. Now long
press the ViewRanger icon and a stop sign icon will be displayed on the ViewRanger icon. Press
the red stop sign icon to close the ViewRanger application. You can then close the tasks bar by
clicking the home button a couple of times.
Beware long pressing on the normal application start icon – if a black cross appears that will delete
the application and maps. Only long press in the task list, and only press the red stop sign icon.
Maps
ViewRanger supports multiple types of map. You can upgrade to any of the types of map from the
ViewRanger Open and Premium editions.
Premium maps
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS (Premium) edition comes with Open maps and the more detailed
premium maps, typically from national mapping agencies such as Ordnance Survey, IGN, BKG or
from National Geographic. These maps contain more detail but are charged for. You choose which
tiles to download and will be prompted to buy top-up credit when needed. These maps are stored
on the phone so can be used when away from the mobile network.
Open maps
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS (Open) edition come with Open Street and Cycle Map. These maps
are downloaded automatically as and when they are needed. They are cached on the phone, so if
you preview them before going out you can use them in an area with no mobile signal. You can
also save a pre-selected area of online map automatically.
Unlimited maps
ViewRanger Outdoors GPS (USA) edition come with highly detailed topo maps for the contiguous
USA and Hawaii and Canada, online mapping that can be easily stored for offline usage on your
mobile devices.
USA Maps gives you a choice of map views; standard topo or shaded land use and you get
250,000 miles of public land trails marked on the maps, many named and fully searchable.
The Canada maps are sourced from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The map data offers a
range of zoomable layers from national overview, road map level down to 1:50,000 topographic.
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Premium Maps
Initial Overview Map
When you first start the Premium version of ViewRanger it will ask you to
download an overview map. Tap on a country and an overview map will
download.
You can download more maps using the ViewRanger Store.
Initial Download Credit
The Premium version of ViewRanger is bundled with a token's worth of
credit. You can use this token for one of the following:
•
1000 credits for maps of supported countries (except Norway) and
routes, or
•
600 sq km of Norway maps.
When you try to download something that is charged for, you'll be asked
to confirm you'd like to allocate your credit to that type of item.
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Downloading Premium Map Tiles
To download detailed map tiles tap go into Organizer
, then ViewRanger Store, then your
country, and tap on one of the grid items. Alternatively from the map view press the Menu button
and choose Show map download grid, then select a scale.
You'll be transferred to the map view with the download grid shown. Red tiles have not been
downloaded to the phone, green tiles have.
To download a tile tap a square so its border is bold red, then press the second button (context
menu) and choose “Download map tile here”. Once the tile is downloaded its square will go green
– zoom in to see the map.
To download all the map tiles currently on screen with a solid border press the menu button
and
choose Download area. If too many tiles are on screen the server may tell you the area is too
large – in that case zoom in to download fewer tiles.
If you choose Options Auto download on, then ViewRanger will automatically download map tiles
as you pan around the screen. It requests tiles where you don't already have a map.
When auto download is on ViewRanger only downloads tiles for the map scale you are currently
viewing. Press the stop icon to stop auto download.
If the free overview map is not detailed enough then we recommend you download some
intermediate detail tiles. For example, in France download a tile or two of 1:1,000,000 map, before
trying to download 1:25,000 scale maps.
To leave download mode press the context menu button
and choose “Hide download grid”.
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Managing Map Tiles
Over time your map tile list can get quite long with lots of tiles. To combine tiles into single maps,
go to Organizer
Maps. Tap on a map tile and then tap Optimise tiles in the top left. You'll see a
progress bar as map tiles close to this one are combined into a single map.
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Open Maps
ViewRanger can display free online mapping from Open Street Map and
Open Cycle Map. The maps are downloaded automatically as they are
needed and are then cached on the phone. If the mobile network is not
available, or if you choose to work offline, then ViewRanger will display as
much of the map as it can using the cached tiles.
You can pre-save an area of Online map using the Create saved map
feature.
Choose Organizer
, Maps then select Online maps. You will be
presented with a list of online map sources to select from.
(If you do not see the list of Online maps, go first to Organizer >
ViewRanger store, allow the list to update, then go back to Maps.)
To use the maps simply pan and zoom, map tiles are downloaded as you need them. Here are
some samples:
Maps in screen grabs © 2010 Cloudmade or Open Cycle Map. Map data CCBYSA 2010.
OpenStreetMap.org contributors. Terms of Use
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Online Map Settings
Choose Organiser
, select Settings and then Online maps.
Backup includes online maps – by default, online maps are not
included in an iTunes backup. If you want them included set this switch to
ON.
Online – when switched on, ViewRanger downloads map tiles as they are
needed using the wifi or mobile internet connection. When switched off,
ViewRanger will only display maps that are already found within the Map
cache.
Map cache size - set the size in (MB) of the downloaded map cache.
This is the maximum space the cached map tiles can use. Once the
cache is filled the oldest tiles will be deleted to make space.
Clear tiles and Clear map cache - used to explicitly clear the map cache
when required. Maps older than the specified number of days will be erased. (Note: this operation
cannot be undone.)
Upgrading to Premium & Unlimited Maps
You can purchase premium maps, such as Ordnance Survey, and Unlimited USA and Canada
maps with Organizer
, ViewRanger store.
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Unlimited Maps
Unlimited online topographic mapping is now available for USA and
Canada. These are included with the USA edition and for other
versions must be purchased and activated before use.
Choose Menu button, Organizer > Maps then select Online maps.
You will be presented with a list of online map sources to select
from.
To use the maps simply pan and zoom, map tiles are downloaded
as you need them.
You can pre-save an area of Unlimited online map, for later use offline, using the Create saved map feature.
View maps offline? - Choose Menu button, Organizer
Settings > Online maps. Set Online to
OFF. ViewRanger will now display as much of the Unlimited map as it can using the saved maps
you have created.
Create saved map (for Open & Unlimited Maps)
Online maps are streamed from the Internet and saved onto the device.
Online maps can be saved as user defined areas at the required zoom
layer levels. Once created, they can be accessed from the My saved
maps.
To activate map selection, choose the Create saved map option from the
Menu .
The grid will enable you to choose single tiles or multiple tiles by dragging
an area on the screen. Once you are satisfied with the selection then
press the green-tick button. This will download and save the map area for
later off line use.
Map settings
Auto scale – as you zoom in and out, ViewRanger changes the scale of the map displayed to best
suite the the zoom. For example, you may be viewing 1:50,000 map at 50%. Zoom in once and
see 1:50,000 at 100%, then zoom in again to see 1:25,000 map at 50%, then again to see it at
100%. This switch stops the auto scale change.
Auto rotate map – if this is switched on, then as you walk the map will rotate to keep you heading
up the screen. The rotation is in multiples of 90 degrees, so your heading won't be straight up.
Unit type – select the units used for lengths. Choose been metric (metres and km), imperial (feet,
yards and miles) and nautical.
Coordinate type – the format used to display coordinates. You can choose various national grid
coordinates (full digit, 10 digit, 8 digit and 6 digit), UTM or various longitude and latitude formats.
Proximity screen switch – controls whether the screen is locked when the earpiece is covered. A
useful way to lock the screen if you put the iPhone in and out of your pocket.
Compass – if you phone contains a compass, display the compass north arrow on the GPS
button.
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HUD Compass – if your phone contains a compass, display the direction the phone is pointing on
the map, as an arrow on the outside of the GPS location circle.
Night Vision Mode
Night vision draws the display in red to minimize loss of eyesight adaptation to the dark. This has
been particularly requested by search and rescue teams.
Switch this option on and off using Organizer
Settings, Map settings, Night vision.
ViewRanger store – Purchasing Maps
The ViewRanger Store section of the Organizer
and other content.
is where you can download additional maps
To download a map go to Organizer
, then ViewRanger Store. When the country list appears go
into your chosen country. Tap on an overview map, e.g. Miniscale for GB. Then press Download.
You'll see a progress panel. Once the map has downloaded press View to see the map.
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In App Purchase (using iTunes account)
Some items in the ViewRanger store have a price displayed. They can be bought within
ViewRanger using your iTunes account.
Select the item, then scroll down and press Download. You'll be asked to confirm the purchase. If
you press Buy you'll be asked to login to iTunes or re-enter your password. Once you;ve done this
the map will download.
If the download is interrupted, then you can restart it either by pressing Download again, in which
case you'll be told you already own it. Or you can go to Pending purchases list.
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In App Purchase (using credit)
Map tiles are paid for using ViewRanger credit and tokens. The ViewRanger app includes a token
pack worth of credit, and you'll be prompted when you need to buy more.
To buy another token simply try to download another map tile – you'll be told if you don't have
enough credit, and shown a list of tokens you can buy. Tap one to purchase.
In App Purchase – Troubleshooting
If you are told you don't have permission to purchase in app, leave ViewRanger and go to the
phone's Settings app. Go into General, scroll down to Restrictions. Under Allowed content check
that in app purchases are enabled.
In app purchase can be slow to respond, especially when iTunes is busy. Be patient.
If you cancel an in app purchase it can be worth leaving ViewRanger and re-starting to try again.
If you have made a purchase but have problems with the download, try closing the app fully, then
opening again (or re-start the device) go back into ViewRanger store, in the app, and download the
pending item.
Backing up Maps
You should back-up your premium maps and map tiles in case of a problem on the device. To
backup the maps; connect the device to the computer, via the USB cable, start iTunes then click
your device and choose backup.
By default premium map tiles are included in the backup. Online maps are not backed up by
default. See next section for more information on online map backups. If you do not wish premium
maps to be backed up choose Organizer
Settings > Map settings > Backup includes maps set
to OFF.
Installing Maps and Copying Files
Premium maps need to be copied directly onto the device. Other files, such a GPX files can also
be copied onto the device. There are various methods for copying files onto the device. The
recommended method for large map files is iTunes File Sharing. Smaller files, such as GPX files,
we recommend using Dropbox. You can also copy files on over wifi file access, which avoids using
iTunes, but we do not recommend this approach and have moved the wifi file access instructions
to the appendix.
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Import / Export
Within the Organizer
is the Import / Export section.
The import / export section gives access to:
•
The wifi web interface for installing maps and for importing and
exporting GPX files. Wifi file access is now depreciated over the
new iTunes files sharing and Dropbox methods.
•
GPX export.
•
Load new data is used after installing maps.
•
Documents file browser for checking the ViewRanger content on
your phone.
•
DropBox Login for copying small files.
Files
The Files section of Import / export, Documents, allows you to browse and manage the
ViewRanger files on your phone.
Dropbox
Dropbox is a cross-platfrom file sharing service. ViewRanger now
supports Dropbox, so you can export routes, tracks and POIs to GPX
files directly to Dropbox. You can also import GPX files and other items
from Dropbox.
Dropbox only allows ViewRanger to access the /Apps/ViewRanger folder,
so put the files in there.
It's not recommended to use Dropbox to install large map files.
If you have multiple copies of the app installed, Dropbox will only work
with one.
Sign in to your Dropbox account using Organizer
Dropbox login.
Import / export >
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Import from Dropbox
Once signed into Dropbox, you can browse the files in the ViewRanger folder of your Dropbox
account.
Select a file and you can use the "Download and import" button to download the file to your
iPhone/iPad, and then import it. You can do this for GPX files containing routes, tracks or POIs.
You can also download and import Viewranger data files like .VRC map files or even .ZIP files,
which Viewranger will unpack.
Export to Dropbox
To export a single item into a GPX file and send it straight to Dropbox, for example a track:
Go to Organizer > Tracks > Track list > the track > Advanced > Export to Dropbox.
Fill in the filename and confirm.
To export a file to Dropbox from ViewRanger, for example a map or GPX file:
Go to Organizer > Import/export > Documents and select the file
Tap Export to Dropbox
iTunes File Sharing Interface for Installing Maps
The iTunes files sharing interface for installing maps bought for another phone and for importing
and exporting GPX files. It shows a basic window of the root level only of the ViewRanger home
folder on the device. It show the files and sub-folders in the home folder but not the contents of
sub-folders. You can import individual and multiple files but not folders. You can export files and
sub-folders. You can also delete items with the delete key on your computer but care should be
taken with this.
Connect device to computer with USB cable and open iTunes. In iTunes, on left, click your device.
Click the Apps tab and scroll down to 'File Sharing'. Click on ViewRanger in the App list and, after
a few moments, the ViewRanger home folder is displayed under 'Premium Documents' window.
Use the 'Add' button to import maps and files and the 'save to' to export files.
If you imported a zip file, then this must be manually un-zipped; open ViewRanger application on
the device and select Organizer > Import / export > Documents and click the zip, then Import
ZIP/VRZ.
Lastly, in the ViewRanger application on the device, select Organizer > Import / export and Load
new data. This is not required if you just un-packed a ZIP file
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GPX Support
The GPX route, track or POI is imported into the current map you are
viewing only.
GPX import / export can be integrated with Dropbox for copying GPX
files and and off the device, which is recommended.
If you select a GPX file you can use the filtered import options – for
example, you can import just the tracks in a GPX file.
If you use 'Import routes' to import a file containing just waypoints, you'll
be offered the chance to import the points as a route.
You can export GPX files in 2 ways:
•
On the Import / export panel the “Export all to GPX' button saves
all POIs, routes and tracks to a GPX file. 'Export visible to GPX'
exports just the items that are visible, that is have not been
hidden.
•
Each route, track and POI in the Organizer has an 'Export item to
GPX' button, allowing you to save that individual item.
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Buddy Beacon
The buddy beacon allows you to share your location with other people.
They can see your position by entering your user name and your PIN
number on a web page.
The buddy beacon also allows you to watch/track other people on your
device. You can see their last reported position by entering the user name
and PIN number. You can also watch multiple beacons simultaneously. If
you need to add/modify the active watch list then choose Buddy & tracker
list.
To use the buddy beacon you need to have registered and entered your
account details. Do this using Organizer
, then Account & license.
Control the buddy beacon by going to Organizer
, then BuddyBeacon.
Beacon send on/off – The switch at the top switches the buddy beacon on and off. When it is on
the beacon reports your position regularly, as long as the GPS has a position fix. The frequency
controls how often the beacon is sent. Use Add buddy to enter the name and PIN of a buddy to
watch.
Buddy Watch / track on/off – This switch controls this feature and displays the frequency which
controls how often the beacons are watched.
Send beacon now – this sends a single immediate beacon report, using either the centre of the
map, or the GPS position, as the beacon location.
Beacon Settings – use this section to control BuddyBeacon.
Beacon PIN – enter a 4 digit PIN. This should be a number that you are happy to tell those you
want to see your location. To change the PIN simply type a different number here and transmit the
beacon.
Update frequency – controls how often the beacon is sent and or receive latest position, if
enabled. When set to 2 minutes the beacon will be sent and or received every 2 minutes.
Auto start beacon – if this is switched on, then ViewRanger will start transmitting the beacon as
soon as ViewRanger starts.
Send old positions – normally ViewRanger only records and shows the last position sent. Some
people prefer it to show a history, which can be enabled using www.viewranger.com/portal. This
switch tells ViewRanger that if it can't send a position report because there is no mobile network
coverage, it should keep that position and send it when there is network coverage. This avoids
gaps in trails in the buddy beacon view.
Location bar icon – while the beacon is transmitting it shows an icon in the coordinates bar at the
top of the screen. The red arrow pointing outwards. While the beacon is receiving it shows an
icon in the coordinates bar at the top of the screen. The red arrow pointing inwards. While the
beacon is transmitting and receiving the red arrow points both outwards and inwards of the circle
icon.
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Buddy watch / track Buddy list
Once you have added at least one Buddy you can use the Buddy list.
The watch list should contain a valid list of beacons to watch/track. You
have the option to turn-off/on individual beacon buddies. There are two
options to observe a buddy. Watch/track enables watch activation. Once
you have made your selection, you can go to back the top level menu and
switch On/Off Watch track.
The Locate now feature, provides a single immediate buddy location fix.
[ Note: Locate now option does not require Watch/track to be switched
on ]
Buddy Beacon Add Buddy
You can Watch or Locate multiple buddies within the watch list. To add a
new buddy you will require a username and their 4 digit PIN number.
Buddy Watch Country Change
Note: if the located buddy is outside the bounds of the active
coordinate/country system, ViewRanger does not change to show that
country - you need to do that yourself using the Organizer's Maps list.
Buddy Beacon Web Page
To see the location of a buddy, go to www.viewranger.com/buddybeacon. Enter the user name and
PIN, then press locate. You'll see a map showing the buddy location. Hover the cursor over the
location to see the time and date details.
Retrieva Dog Collar
A buddy can be a Retrieva dog collar. The collar needs to be reporting its position using GPRS (not
SMS), and you need to have set it up as a ViewRanger buddy using the Retreiva panel. Retrieva
will be providing details.
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My.ViewRanger.com – Route Planning & Sharing
My.ViewRanger.com is our web based route planning and community sharing tool that works
seamlessly with the ViewRanger App. It even has wire-less synchronisation to your devices, so
that you can upload routes you’ve created or discovered on My.ViewRanger.com to your mobile.
•
View & use your premium mapping online at my.viewranger.com
•
Create your own route with text and pictures
•
Print route cards of your maps
•
Find a pre-planned route
•
Publish & share your routes
•
Invite your friends to join you
•
Export routes to GPX
It's completely free to use and as a registered ViewRanger customer, you can log-in using your
existing ViewRanger account details. Once logged in, you can link the service to your mobile
device. And because it’s completely integrated with our mobile app you can manage your
ViewRanger account, even top-up your ViewRanger credit.
Synchronize
The addition of Synchronization feature with the new
my.ViewRanger.com web site. This allows you to send your tracks to the
site, and share your routes between the site and ViewRanger on your
mobile devices.
You need to have registered your account at my.ViewRanger.com before
you Synchronize.
To Synchronize go to Organizer
and use Synchronize at the top. New
and changed tracks are uploaded. New and changed routes are
downloaded from the server. The license key list is updated.
You can also upload individual tracks - go to the Organizer
, select a
track from the track list and then use options Upload or Upload again.
You can upload or re-download individual routes - go to the Organizer
, select a route from the route list and then use options Upload, Upload again or Download
again.
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Navigation
ViewRanger will help you navigate to a point or follow a route.
To follow a route or navigate towards a specific point of interest or waypoint, either:
•
Go to Organizer
, find the item and tap on it. Choose Follow route or Navigate to , or
•
Select the item on the map, press the Menu button
Navigate to.
and choose Follow route or
Map Display While Navigating
While navigating an arrow is shown in the top left.
The arrow indicates the direction you should travel relative to your
current direction of travel. Aim to keep it pointing straight upwards.
Tap the arrow to see a menu of commands that control navigation.
The colour of the arrow varies:
 Red when you are close to the target (red for stop)
 Blue if you are too far off route (blue for getting cold)
 Green if you are on route and not yet at the target (green for
go)
The navigation arrow can be switched off with Organizer
Settings > GPS & navigation > Heading vector time and set slider
to zero.
A dotted line is drawn between the GPS position and the target
point.
Circles are drawn around the target and the alarm trigger point, the circle size showing the alarm
trigger distances.
Alarms
ViewRanger has two different alarms:
•
POI / Waypoint Arrival Alarm – this alarm is triggered when you reach your target
point or the next waypoint. The trigger distance is set in the GPS & navigation section of
Settings. If the distance is set to 50 metres, then the alarm will trigger when you are
within 50 metres of the target.
•
XTE (Cross Track Error) Alarm – this alarm is triggered if you deviate too far from the
route. The trigger distance is set in the GPS & navigation section of Settings. If the
distance is set to 100 metres, then the alarm will trigger if you are more than 100
metres from the route.
You can switch the two alarms off individually.
When an alarm has been triggered a warning message is shown and your chosen sound played
every 10 seconds. You can silence an alarm by pressing the navigation arrow and choosing
Silence alarm or pressing stop on the floating sound controls.
The colour of the navigation arrow changes when the alarm is triggered – red indicates arrival and
blue indicates off route.
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The blue box is the cross track
error boundary. If you go outside
this box, the cross track error
alarm will sound and the arrow will
go blue
The pink circle is the arrival
alarm – once you enter the
circle the alarm sounds and the
navigation arrow is drawn red
1
2
1st waypoint
Choosing the alarm tone
Choose the alarm tone or sound in the GPS & navigation section of Settings. There are separate
settings for the Arrival alarm and for the Cross track error alarm.
You can choose any sound, tone, MP3 or music track. You can record and use your own sound.
Sound and Video Links
You can add a sound or video link to a waypoint or POI and it will be played when you first reach
that point. In the description type using the format:
<sound SoundFile.wav>Description</sound>
This will appear as underlined text Description, which you can click on to play the sound file
‘SoundFile.wav’.
This sound will be played once when you first reach the POI or waypoint. After being played the
alarm will switch to the usual alarm tone until silenced.
You could record a short description, which is played as you reach a point, or could have a special
sound.
This link is saved into GPX files and is imported from GPX files, if you prepare routes elsewhere.
Videos can be embedded using the link format:
<link href=”video.3gp”>Video</link>
To be played as an alarm the video must further be surrounded by alarm tags, which can also be
added around sounds:
<alarm><link href=”video.3gp”>Video</link></alarm>
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Route Navigation
Settings
There are three settings that control navigation. All are set in the GPS &
navigation section of settings.
1. Arrival alarm distance - the distance at which the arrival alarm sounds
and the navigation arrow turns red. This is the grey outer circle in the
picture.
2. Cross track error (XTE) alarm distance - if you go more than this
distance away from the route the cross track error alarm sounds and
the navigation arrow turns blue. This is shown as the dotted line.
3. Show next waypoint distance - when you reach this distance away
from the waypoint you are considered to have arrived at the
waypoint. The navigation arrow will now point at the next waypoint
on the route, so you know where to go next. This is shown as the
red inner circle. The arrival alarm will still sound, so you know you
are at the waypoint.
Navigation Commands
These commands are shown when you tap the navigation arrow:
 Silence alarm - silences the alarm. It won't sound again until it is triggered by a new event
- for example, arriving at the next waypoint.
 Step target forward / backward - set the target waypoint to be the waypoint one later or
one earlier in the route. Sometimes your location will cause this to have no visible effect - in
which case you can switch off auto following and set the target manually.
 Auto follow on / off - toggle automatic route following on and off. If it is off then you need
to manually advance the target waypoint using step target forward.
 Reset follow route - resets the automatic route following to start from the first waypoint.
Note that if you are closer to another route section it will use that section of route.
 Stop navigate - stop navigating.
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Following a route
1. Starting at the first point on the route the navigation arrow will point at
the second point. As long as you stay on route, that is you don't
trigger the cross track error alarm (so are within the dotted lines on
the previous page), the navigation arrow will continue to point at the
second waypoint.
2. When you reach the grey outer circle, the arrival alarm will trigger.
The navigation arrow will turn red, but it will still point at the second
waypoint.
3. When you reach the red inner circle you are considered to have
arrived at the second waypoint. This waypoint is marked as achieved
and won’t be targeted again.
The navigation arrow will now point at the third waypoint. The arrival
alarm continues to sound until you pass the current waypoint - that is
you are closer to the next leg of the route.
4. You are now navigated to the third waypoint.
Once you have arrived at a waypoint that waypoint is marked as
achieved. ViewRanger won't consider that waypoint again, or any
before it. However, you can override that with menu commands.
Even if you now go backwards towards waypoint 1 the navigation
arrow will still point at waypoint 3. You can however change this by
pressing the navigation arrow and choosing Step target backwards.
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Detail of what happens as you reach the waypoint
As you reach the waypoint there are two target distances involved.
The navigation arrow points to the next waypoint. In the diagram below, as you go from waypoint
number 1 to waypoint 2, the arrow points towards waypoint 2.
Once you enter the inner circle
(yellow), the navigation arrow
shows the direction to the third
waypoint
The outer circle (pink) is the
arrival alarm – once you enter the
circle the alarm sounds and the
navigation arrow is drawn red
1
2
3
When you reach the arrival alarm distance, the pink outer circle, the arrival alarm will sound if you
have it enabled.
The distance given by Show next wpt distance controls the distance at which ViewRanger will
consider you to have arrived at a waypoint. It is shown as the inner yellow circle in the diagram
below. Once you reach this distance from a waypoint, the navigation arrow will start pointing to the
following waypoint. So in the diagram, when you reach the inner circle the navigation arrow will
start pointing at waypoint 3. Its default value is 15m.
If you have alarms enabled, the arrow will still be red while you are within the alarm distance.
Going off route
If you go off route by more than the cross track distance, ViewRanger will re-evaluate where you
are.
If it finds that you are closer to a later leg of the route it will direct you along that leg. It gives
preference to the earlier route legs. However, if you return to your route it will revert to directing you
to the next waypoint.
It will never consider route legs prior to a waypoint that you passed through and was marked as
achieved, as long as that waypoint was achieved in correct order.
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Route Navigation Troubleshooting
The most important setting is the Show next wpt distance. This defaults to 15 metres. If you find
that the navigation arrow points to the subsequent waypoint too soon then reduce this setting. If
you find the navigation arrow pointing backwards as you pass the waypoint then increase the
value. On a 1:50,000 scale map 15 metres is a circle 6 pixels across and on a 1:25,000 scale map
it is 12 pixels across.
The cross track error distance is also important. For example, if you short cut a corner the
navigation arrow will point at the waypoint you are missing until you are more than the cross track
distance off the route. So if you often short cut corners, keep the cross track error distance quite
low.
The arrival alarm distance only determines when the arrival alarm starts sounding. Normally you
want the alarm to sound as you approach a waypoint, so keep this setting greater than the next
waypoint distance.
Manual Route Navigation
You can also manually select waypoints to navigate towards, rather than using the automatic
method described above.
To navigate to a specific waypoint first select the waypoint, then press the Menu button
choose Navigate to.
and
Once you have chosen to navigate to a particular waypoint you can step forward or backward
using the Navigate arrow menu’s Step target forward or Step target backward commands.
You can start using the automatic route following using the Navigate menu’s Auto follow route on
command.
Support
If you have any questions please contact support@viewranger.com or call us on 01223 421356
(+44 1223 421356 from outside the UK). We can also be reached on Skype at viewranger.
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Appendix
Wifi Web Interface
You will find it easier to use iTunes to copy maps and other files onto the device (see section
below) but these wifi instructions are given as an alternative method. To start the wifi web interface
go to Organizer
, then to Import / Export. Switch on “Wifi file access”. A URL will appear below
the switch. Type this into a web browser. Note the whole URL is needed, including the http: and
the :8080.
You'll then see a web form from where you can upload maps, GPX files and icons.
Your iPhone's UDID will be shown on this form too.
Troubleshooting
If the form does not appear then carefully check the URL. You need the whole URL, including the
http and the :8080.
If the URL is correct then check the firewall settings on both the router and the computer permit
access. Failing that please check the wiki via www.viewranger.com/support for more tips and also
note you can try the iTunes File Sharing Interface instead.
Web Form
The three links, GPX, Icons and Maps, allow you to list the content on the phone.
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The 'Upload map or GPX file' section allows you to upload new content.
The supported files are .VRC (Colour maps); .VRH (height/altitude);
.GPX (points, routes, tracks); .LOC (points). Also .ZIPs containing a
number of the other files.
The 'Upload icon' section allows you to add new custom icons. Any bitmap
format supported by the iPhone will do – but small PNGs are best.
Choose a file to upload by pressing the 'Browse...' button (this varies
depending on your web broswer). Then press the 'Upload' button. While
transferring a file a progress bar is shown on the phone.
After transferring a map you'll need to enter a license key using Organizer
> Account & License. To request a license key contact support with
you iPhone's UDID. The UDID is shown at the bottom of the web form.
When a GPX file is sent you'll be told what is in the file, so you can
confirm installation. The file is also available in the Files browser for later
import.
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