Maps

[+Hawardenleaders]

What has happened to all the map options?

 

I know I can't get OS now but I was using thunderscape ( I think that's what it was called)

[+JimJinks]

Make sure you have Leaflet selected rather than Google

 

You may also be interested in

 

http://geo.inge.org.uk/gme.htm

 

which can be configured to give OS maps

[+Hawardenleaders]

Make sure you have Leaflet selected rather than Google

 

You may also be interested in

 

http://geo.inge.org.uk/gme.htm

 

which can be configured to give OS maps

 

Hi thanks for the reply. Sorry to be stupid but what is Leaflet and how do i get it?

 

I have downloaded grease monkey and geo map enhancements but still not maps

[+Hawardenleaders]

Make sure you have Leaflet selected rather than Google

 

You may also be interested in

 

http://geo.inge.org.uk/gme.htm

 

which can be configured to give OS maps

 

Hi thanks for the reply.

 

I have found out how to change to leaflets.

 

I have downloaded grease monkey and geo map enhancements but still no OS maps

 

Many thanks

[+JimJinks]

Add custom map source as per

 

http://geo.inge.org.uk/gme_maps.htm#os

[+EnCeeGee]

What has happened to all the map options?

 

I know I can't get OS now but I was using thunderscape ( I think that's what it was called)

 

Not quite sure why you think you can't get OS maps now - you certainly can!

There are probably several ways to do it but I know the following works.

 

How to get OS map as an option on the Geocaching.Com map page.

 

1. You must use Firefox as your internet browser. Firefox can be installed from HERE (http://filehippo.com/download_firefox/)

2. The latest version of the Firefox add-on called GreaseMonkey must also be installed. The Greasemonkey add-on can be installed form HERE (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/)

3. You will also need a Bing Map Key.

a. Goto the Bing maps portal HERE (https://www.bingmapsportal.com/'>https://www.bingmapsportal.com/)

b. Sign in using you Microsoft account details.

If you do not have such an account you can create one from the sign in page.

c. Click on 'My account'\'My Keys'.

If you already have a key it will show on this page and you can ignore section d.

d. If you require a new key click on the 'Click here to create a new key'

Application name:- Geocaching OS Maps

Application URL:- https://www.bingmapsportal.com

Key type:- Basic

Application type:- Public Website

Click 'Create', your new key will now show on this page.

e. If you have more than 1 key, ensure that only one is enabled.

f. Copy the very long key (approx 60 digits) and paste it somewhere safe

(e.g. new text page in notepad or word) for future use.

 

4. Copy and paste the following code onto the same page as your Bing key you saved earlier.

 

{"alt":"Ordnance Survey","tileUrl":"https://t{s}.ssl.ak.tiles.virtualearth.net/tiles/r{q}.png?g=3440&productSet=mmOS&key=PRIVATE_KEY", "subdomains": "0123", "minZoom":10, "maxZoom": 17, "attribution":"Ordnance Survey imagery from <a href='https://www.bing.com/maps/'>Bing Maps</a>", "name":"osbing"}

 

5. Exchange the words PRIVATE KEY for your Bing key, and save.

6. Goto Geocaching.Com and log in. Goto 'Play' / 'View Geocache Map'

7. Click on the down arrow (between your name and the 'message' icon) on the top line of the page.

8. Click on the 'Geocaching Map Enhancements' / 'Manage Maps' tab. (If the 'Geocaching Map Enhancements' option is not available then you do not have the latest version of Greasemonkey.)

9. In the 'Mapsource:' box paste the saved code from step 5.

10. Click 'Add'

11. Click 'Map display' tab, ensure 'Ordinance Survey' box is ticked.

12. Set 'Default map source' from the drop down menu (i.e. what map you want Geocaching.Com to display on start up).

13. Click 'Save'

14 Click on the little arrow in the green bar on the left of the main map page to pull out the left hand side panel. Click on 'Set Map Preferences'. Ensure 'Leaflet' is selected.

15. Now in the right hand top corner of the map the 'Layers' icon should display a list of maps, including the OS map, when the mouse is hovered over it. Click as required.

 

Good luck!