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We're planning to consider this problem in upcoming versions, and we'll keep your offer in mind. Thank you very much. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

Q: I cannot find menu->help->registration to find my device number and get my key. Please help. A: If MapAdvisor is installed correctly, you need to load a map to get a screen with Menu. The are to ways how to do it. 1. There is an example map "pmapdata.pdb" that is installed in RAM. Start MapAdvisor, click on RAM tab, select pmapdata, and click on the button "OpenPdbMap". You will see a map on the screen. You will see Menu word on the top-left corner of the screen. Click on Menu->Help->Registration. You will see a device number. If you get message "License is expired", click on Registration button to see the same registration dialog. 2. If you have 8-level zoom maps on a card, start MapAdvisor, click on mamaps8 folder, select folder with zoom8 map and click on button "Open zoom8 map directory". The map will be loaded and you will see Menu word on the top-left corner of the screen. Click on Menu->Help->Registration. You will see a device number. If you get message "License is expired", click on Registration button to see the same registration dialog. Send "device" number to mapadvisor@cox.net to get a permanent license if you purchased a program. mapadvisor Screenshots

Please notice that recently released Quakemap 3.5 includes a simple Map Wizard for the creation of 8-level-zoom maps for MapAdvisor 3.0. Please check our updated FAQ page on the MapAdvisor website for details on using it. Free edition Quakemap can be used to prepare 8-level-zoom maps. ========== 8-level-zoom maps can be ordered via MapAdvisor support. Check our support page. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

MapAdvisor should work on resolution 240x320 without problems. Please contact our tech support at mapadvisor@cox.net and describe a problem. We'll help you. We usually reply within 24h. mapadvisor

MapAdvisor v3.0 GPS Edition for iQue 3200 and iQue 3600 MapAdvisor v3.0 GPS Edition for Palm MapAdvisor v3.0 GPS Edition for Pocket PC have been released! New MapAdvisor 3.0 comes with support for 8-level zoom maps which possess a huge advantage in the form of very low free RAM requirements. It is also easy to switch between viewing black/white and color aerial and color topo maps. Full feature list: NEW! 8-level zoom black/white aerial and color topo maps for entire USA NEW! 8-level zoom color aerial maps available for some regions of the USA NEW! Extremely low free RAM requirements for 8-level zoom maps loaded from a card Displays aerial and topo maps Displays landmarks and waypoints (geocaches, user-defined waypoints, etc.) on a map Displays a description of waypoints and landmarks Allows to save user-defined waypoints and tracks in database Evaluate distances on a map Find geo coordinates on a map Find waypoints such as geocaches on a map Import LOC and GPX files with geocache information via storage card (SD card, Memory stick, etc.) Displays your current location on a map in real time based on GPS data Displays current coordinates, altitude, velocity based on GPS data Displays current direction (heading), distance, elapsed time based on GPS data Displays current growing track on a map and store it automatically in track database Export recorded tracks as GPX files to a card for viewing on a PC using QuakeMap Allow to Import waypoints created by built-in iQue program Built-in map file manager Use maps directly from card NEW! MapManager supports new 8-level zoom maps in folders and old 2-level zoom single file maps NEW! Supports separate folders for 8-level zoom maps on card for your favorite places NEW! New "Select" and "SelectTile" functions to simplify zooming in selected area and deleting NEW! New "FollowGPS" and "Navigate" modes to easily find other places while recording a track NEW! New concept of Zoom Centers to optimize map size on a card NEW! Supports hardware buttons for Navigation and ZoomIn/ZoomOut operations NEW! Bigger spots on screen for navigation arrows (if you like to use a finger instead of a stylus) Open/rename/delete functions for 2-level zoom maps in RAM or on card Check out the full list of MapAdvisor 3.0 features on our website at: mapadvisor.com Screenshots Free 15 day evaluation is available via our website, PalmGear, PocketGear and Handango. Owners of earlier versions of MapAdvisor and our beta-testers can upgrade MapAdvisor for free. mapadvisor

It is quite possible you do wrong just a little thing, i.e. the use of unsupported PDA or the program installation on a card instead RAM. What you describe is the typical picture of program behavior if files are missing on PDA. Delete some files from any other programs and you'll see the same result. As we mentioned before HotSync on some computers cannot sync several files with long names. Because Superwaba has a couple files XPlat... such files sometimes missing. The solution is simple. Hotsync those files one by one. Some people understand a new feature about the loading maps from a card like the loading of the whole program from a card. Superwaba and MapAdvisor should be installed in RAM! But the maps can be loaded from a card. We invite people who have a trouble with installation, send e-mail to mapadvisor@cox.net and briefly describe a situation. We reply at the same day. The important is that this will save your time. Don't install 1-99% of MapAdvisor, install 100%. Thanks for feedback. We will include a troubleshooting topic in readme file. mapadvisor

ATTENTION: The support page of our website at http://www.mapadvisor.com/support.html has been updated. At this page, you may: Request a map for MapAdvisor Ask a question Submit a bug report Submit a comment about a product Submit a new feature you would like to add to a product www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

Important Note: MapAdvisor v2.4 can load map files from storage cards (SD, MMC, memory sticks). However, the program itself as well as SuperWaba files must reside in RAM. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

We have a stable beta version of new MapAdvisor GPS v3.0 for Palm and PocketPC which supports 8-level-zoom aerial and topo maps with easy switching between the two types. Supported platforms now include old and new Treo smartphones with resolutions of 320x320 and 160x160. If anyone wants to beta test MapAdvisor 3.0, please send an email to mapadvisor@cox.net. Beta testers will receive a FREE license for MapAdvisor and FREE 8-level-zoom maps. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com

To parents: When you choose a program for traveling, hiking, and geocaching, you often consider only how this program fits your needs. Geocaching is one of the best games to get kids involved in the process of making decisions. For example they can actively participate in (1) travel planning (2) finding your current location and deciding where you're going, and (3) recording tracks for memory. When using MapAdvisor, you obtain aerial maps by making your own maps OR ordering free maps via the MapAdvisor website. use aerial maps for orientation and record a track in the field. copy the track to a PC to analyze your trip and keep it for memory. Teenagers can really participate in any of these steps and it can often be more fun for them than for you because they actually play with it. Our observations show that kids like to find their own home on an aerial map and see how it looks from the sky. They like finding a geocache's location and finding the right map before a geocaching trip. Today many teenagers are more familiar with PCs than their parents. If you doubt whether you can do something, give your kid a try. In real life, it is very important to make one's own decisions and geocaching is a great way for all family members to contribute. Happy New Year and best wishes to you and your family! mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

As an extra, a color sample aerial map (pmapdata) is included with the MapAdvisor download.

MapAdvisor v2.4 GPS Edition for Palm was updated yesterday (December 23) to fix a problem on some devices with resolutions 320x480 and 480x320 (landscape). Practical Advice (FAQ): Q: I have installation problems on my Palm. The program doesn't start. What do I do? A: Some versions of HotSync cannot send several files with long and similar names to the Palm. Because Superwaba has several files with names stating with XPlat..., HotSync only sends the first file to the Palm and skips sending the rest. As a result, MapAdvisor has an incomplete set of required libraries on PDA. The workaround is to install all of the XPlat...pdb files separately. If you install just one such file at a time, it will work.

NightPilot, please email us at mapadvisor@cox.net and we will help you with continuing evaluation. mapadvisor support

MapAdvisor v2.4 GPS Edition for iQue 3200 and iQue 3600 MapAdvisor v2.4 GPS Edition for Palm MapAdvisor v2.4 GPS Edition for Pocket PC have been released! New MapAdvisor 2.4 comes equipped with a built-in map manager that lets you rapidly organize and access all of your maps by directly opening, renaming, and deleting them in RAM or on a memory card. Full feature list: Displays satellite (aerial) photo maps (up to 3 zoom levels) Displays color topo maps (up to 3 zoom levels) Displays landmarks and waypoints (geocaches, user-defined, etc.) on a map Displays a description of waypoints and landmarks Create/Save/Delete user-defined waypoints in waypoint database Create/Save/Delete user-defined trackpoints in trackpoint database Displays saved and imported waypoints and tracks Measure distances on a map Find geo coordinates on a map Find landmarks and waypoints such as geocaches on a map Import LOC and GPX files with geocache information via storage card Import GPX files with geocache information via QuakeMap program Export waypoints and tracks to GPX file on storage card Displays your current location on a map in real time based on GPS data Displays current coordinates, altitude, velocity, based on GPS data Displays current direction (heading), distance, elapsed time based on GPS data Displays how close you are to destination waypoint based on GPS data yes yes Displays current growing track on a map and stores it automatically in track database Customize/Save display settings and time period/distance between consecutive track points Display GPS status, accuracy in vertical and horizontal position Support navigation and zoom with hardware buttons Use external serial GPS, CF GPS, and Bluetooth GPS (GPS Edition) Use built-in iQue GPS (iQue Edition) Allow to Import waypoints created by built-in iQue program (iQue Edition) NEW! Built-in map file manager. NEW! Open maps directly from card (Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, etc.) NEW! Rename/delete maps in RAM or on card. Check out the full list of MapAdvisor 2.4 features on our website at: mapadvisor.com Screenshots Free 15 day evaluation is available via our website, PalmGear, PocketGear and Handango. Owners of Mapadvisor 2.3 and our beta-testers can upgrade MapAdvisor for free. mapadvisor

The Fatal Alert message can appear on the Palm for various reasons. Incomplete installation of SuperWaba or MapAdvisor. Some files may be missing. This is the most common problem. Insufficient memory on the PDA. This is also a fairly common reason. Problem with external GPS connection - Wrong cable type or usage. Improper memory usage by a previous program. Faulty Palm OS update in the past. Generic hardware problem on device. Bug in SuperWaba or MapAdvisor. Usually, the situation can be resolved with a soft reset which is similar to a reboot operation on a PC. Rarely, in the case of hardware or memory problems, the Palm may require a hard reset. In general, it is good practice to HotSync frequently to keep data intact. Since you didn't give us any details, it's hard to identify which one is the case. If you are willing to solve the problem, please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net.

MapAdvisor for PocketPC installation files have been updated to fix a bug in SuperWaba installation. You can download the updated installation ZIP file from www.mapadvisor.com Handango PocketGear mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

We would like to beta-test the current version of MapAdvisor on the new Garmin iQue 3200. Beta testers receive a free license for MapAdvisor. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots.

We updated our FAQ topic GPS Configuration and Track Recording to include examples how to configurate port/baudrate to use MapAdvisor with an external GPS (serial cable connection and card flash CF GPS). Examples include some popular PDA and GPS combinations Serial connection Palm with eTrex, Sportrak, Navtech... Pocket PC with Pharos CF GPS Sony Clie NX, NZ with Globsat CF GPS mapadvisor

MapAdvisor v.2.3 GPS Edition for iQue 3600 MapAdvisor v.2.3 GPS Edition for Palm MapAdvisor v.2.3 GPS Edition for Pocket PC have been released Note: MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition for Palm and Pocket PC replaces previous MapAdvisor 2.2 Standard Edition. Owners of Mapadvisor 2.2 Standard Edition can download MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition for Palm and Pocket PC and gain all new features without needing a new license Basically now all editions support GPS and display your position on aerial map in real-time. New version adds better track handling, additional track display options, storing user preferences (port number, baud rate, track color, display options, etc.) , support navigation and zoom with hardware buttons. MapAdvisor v.2.3 GPS Edition for iQue 3600 uses the built-in GPS MapAdvisor v.2.3 GPS Edition for Palm and Pocket PC use external GPS such as serial GPS, card flash CF GPS, bluetooth GPS. Check out the full list of MapAdvisor 2.3 features on our website www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots are here Free 15 day evaluation is available via our website, PalmGear, PocketGear and Handango. Owners of Mapadvisor 2.2 and our beta-testers can upgrade MapAdvisor for free. mapadvisor

We would like to invite beta testers who have 1. Pocket PC and CF GPS 2. Palm Sony NX and CF GPS 3. PDA with bluetooth GPS to test a new MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition. It is working well for these models now, but we need more tests on different models. Please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net. MapAdvisor displays your location on a satellite aerial map in real time. Beta testers will get a free license for MapAdvisor. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

Beta testers wanted! If somebody has a Palm or Pocket PC and Bluetooth GPS and is interested in beta testing a new MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition, please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net. MapAdvisor displays your location on a satellite aerial map in real time. Beta testers will get a free license for MapAdvisor. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots (PDA)

We successfully tested a new MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition of for Palm and PocketPC that allows a cable serial connection to an external GPS (Garmins, Magellans, Navmans) for reading data in real time. Now we need your help to test Bluetooth GPS connections. If somebody is interested in beta-testing, please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net. Bete-tester will get a free license for MapAdvisor. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

We are continue beta-testing a new MapAdvisor 2.3 GPS Edition of for Palm and PocketPC that allows a cable serial connection to an external GPS for reading data in real time. MapAdvisor 2.3 can work with any external GPSs that support NMEA protocol. such as Garmin eTrex,... Magellan Sportrack,... NAVMAN,... others If somebody is interested in beta-testing, please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net. Bete-tester will get a free license for MapAdvisor. mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

Garri, You are correct, today MapAdvisor supports only US maps. We are investigating EU terraservers now. If you have interesting links about terraservers in EU, please send information to info@mapadvisor.com mapadvisor www.mapadvisor.com Screenshots

Next week, we are planning to start beta-testing a new version of MapAdvisor for Palm and PocketPC that allows a cable connection to an external GPS for reading data in real time. If somebody is interested in beta-testing, please contact us at mapadvisor@cox.net. mapadvisor