GPS

The upper left button is one of the most important: it tells you if your screen is centered on the GPS position or not. Everytime you press this button you cycle between three map status that correspond to different icons on the screen, as follow:
In this status the screen map is NOT centered on the GPS position. This button icon will be shown everytime you pan or zoom manually.
In this status the screen map is centered on the GPS position. If you want the map to follow your GPS position then this icon must be on the screen.
In this status the screen map is rotating on the GPS position along your direction. If you want the map to follow your GPS position while rotating with your direction, then this icon must be on the screen.

Map Download

A worldwide basemap is available as soon as the Aqua Map app is installed on your device, then you will able to download the detailed maps with the dedicated button.

Zooming in or pressing this button , you will be able to download most detailed maps. Tap on the tiles you want and press the Download button. Selected Blue tiles become Green while downloading.

Once you downloaded detailed hiking maps, they will be resident on your device to be used offline (no internet connection required once the download is over). You can now zoom in to get the best available detail.

mapXpan

mapXpan is a new revolutionary way to display the map on the screen. Run the mapXpan to extend your horizons.
The mapXpan shows 64 times the coverage of your current display, mantaining the same level of detail on the focus.

From the Settings page , or with a long pression on the mapXpan button , you will be able to configure your mapXpan for your need.
Choose your detailed view favorite size (Small, Medium, Large) and postion (Auto, Middle, Bottom).
The AUTO position option will automatically switch, when the device is in rotation mode, from the Middle to the Bottom position of the plan view. This is because in rotation mode the map will be oriented heading up and so it is expected you will need more map ahead than behind your position.

Click here for the full story of mapXpan exclusive function.

Marker

Pressing your finger on the screen for a couple of seconds will cause a Marker Pin to fall down in that position. Tapping on the marker it will open a pop-up window where you will be able to set it as starting point of a new Tour or get/modify its info (tapping on the marker name in the center of this dialog) or delete the marker.

From the marker info panel, you will be able to:

• change markers symbol
• assign a name
• type a description
• assign a photo from your archive or shot a photo within the app
• change visibility on the screen
• share the marker
• delete the marker
• change marker coordinates

Tours

To start drawing a Tour just tap on the map, it will open a pop-up window selecting the left button it will place the first Tour Waypoint on the map.
Add new Waypoints tapping on the map , or modify an existing Waypoint just dragging it.
The Tour Waypoint shows in realtime the Compass angle and the distance from the previous point.
While dragging an existing Waypoint you will be able to Delete it or modify its coordinates by typing them (tap on the coordinates in the dialog to open the typing window).
To add an intermediate Waypoint just tap on the Tour line while editing and it will be added automatically in the tapped position.
While editing you will see this window on the top side of your screen . Pressing the Stop Edit button you will be asked to Save or Delete the created Tour.
Once the Tour is saved then the system will automatically make it Active and start to follow it. In the top side of your screen will appear this window .
Here you will be able to see some information about your Tour's Navigation like:
- linear distance to final destination

- linear distance to the next Waypoint

- Compass angle to the next Waypoint

- in this window tapping on a Waypoint number it will become the Active Waypoint

This button will put the Tour in Pause. This button will make the Tour Active and so the app will start following it.

When you tap on the Tour (not in Editing mode) you will be able to access the Tour Info page. From these pages you will be able to modify your Tour info like name, description and assign a color.

Tracks

To start record your Track Log tap on this button (), it will start blinking (), tap again to stop and save the track log.

Tapping on the track it will open a pop-up window where you will be able to share it or get/modify its info (tapping on the track name in the center of this dialog) or hide the track on the map.

From the track info panel, you will be able to:

• view Track information like total lenght, average speed, total time
• share the track
• delete the track
• change tracks color
• change name
• change description
• change visibility on the screen
• view the Speed Profile and other Speed info
• view the Elevation Profile and other Elevation info

Sharing

All Tours, Markers and Tracks can be shared with other devices, friends and communities by clicking this button .

Thru the well known Google KMZ, KML and GPX formats you will be able to send/import Photos, Tracks and Markers via:

- AirDroid
- SMS (texting message)
- DropBox
- Skype
- Email
- GEC Account (NEW!!!)

Connect now your Terra Map App with your GEC Account. With this new function you will be able to store your Markers, Tracks, Photos, Routes and all experiences on your Account to be re-lived at home with friends, or just to be archived to save space on your smartphone, or to plan your next trip by drawing your own itinerary.
Click here for more information about the GEC Account.