Uses Maps in many standard image formats - TIFF, BMP, JPG, PNG
These formats below can only be used in the registered version
TIF - The TIF format has many different
variations and compression schemes which can be used. This format allows
paging from disk so is efficient on memory usage.
PNG - This format gives good compression but the
image must be decompressed and fully loaded into RAM (it cannot be paged
from disk). This is the preferred "non-paging" format to use. (8bit or
24bit color images are supported).
JPG - Provides excellent compression but the fully
uncompressed image must be loaded into RAM (non-paging), not recommended
for use with large images.
Uses Maps in many proprietary formats - BSB, NV.Digital, ECW, MrSID
(These proprietary formats have been licensed for use in
OziExplorer where necessary. These formats may have geo-referencing
information included in the image or as a separate file. The map images can
be imported into OziExplorer to easily calibrate the image or can be
manually calibrated using the OziExplorer load and calibrate option.)
BSB/BSB4/BSB5 and later - formats developed specifically for
mapping, gives good compression and the image can be paged from disk.
BSB format cannot be written by the user.
NV.Digital - a format developed specifically for
mapping, similar to BSB. NV.Digital format cannot be written by the user.
MrSID - a format which gives high compression. If
SID image file is supplied with a (.SDW) file, OziExplorer
can use it for geo-referencing.
ECW - a format which gives good compression -
developed by ER Mapper. Geo-referencing information can be read direct
from the file.
JP2 - JP2000 is a format which gives good
compression. If the JP2 file is supplied with a (.j2w) file,
OziExplorer can use it for geo-referencing.
RIK - support for Swedish RIK maps (module
KOMPASS - support for Kompass digital maps.
Maptech (.024,.100,.250) maps - Terrain
Navigator maps produced by Maptech.
Maptech (.AER) charts - Aeronautical charts
produced by Maptech.
Maptech PCX (.HDR,.A01,.A02....) - An
older format produced by Maptech but still in use.
Maptech Superdisk Format (.RML) - Similar to the PCX
format above but the images are compressed.
Uses formats developed especially for
use in OziExplorerCE (also can be used with OziExplorer)
OZF2, OZFx3 - This format which gives good compression, can be
paged from disk, efficient for decompression of small image sections. Gives
smooth zoom images below 100% which look almost as good as
the original image.
OZF - (Now superseded but still supported).
You can use maps you scan yourself from paper charts
Map calibration ability built in
A map in OziExplorer is an image of a map which has been calibrated (geo-referenced)
so OziExplorer can use any pixel position on the map to determine the true
geographic position. When you scan your own map or have a digital map which
is not calibrated, you can use the built in calibration ability so the image
can be used in OziExplorer.
Map Datums - over 100 map Datums supported
Display the latitude/longitude grid or an alternate grid like UTM
The lat/lon grid can be displayed for maps of any scale and any
An alternate grid can be displayed. Select the grid which suits your map
(more than 15 alternate grids are supported). For example if the UTM
grid is selected then the grid displayed on the map is a UTM grid.
Attach files to a map to be loaded with the map
You can attach up to 50 tracks to any map and they will automatically
load when the map loads. For example, the attached tracks can be used to
display new roads not shown on the map or the tracks may be specified as
Alarm Zones to perform a special function when using moving
A waypoint and a route file can be attached to any map and will
automatically load when the map loads.
Specify permanent Map features by placing symbols and comments on the map
Map Features (up to 250) can be added to any map and saved with the map
so they can be permanently displayed any time the map is loaded. You can
select or even make your own symbol to display the feature position on your
map. Map Features are used when you want to store more details about
important map features such as camping areas, islands, etc.
Map Comments are used to show text information, usually relating to
particular parts of the map, that you want to see at all times. Map comments
can only store text but can have any size or color. Easily modify a map
comments text or the way it looks, simply double click on the comment on
your map to show a properties box.
Display a complete list of Map Features or Map Comments with
position and other information about the features.
Attach a file to each Map feature
A file (any type of file) can be attached to any Map
Feature. If the files is a BMP or JPG photograph or image it will be
displayed in the properties dialog, simply double click on the Map Feature
symbol on your map. If it is any other document or image type it will be
passed to Windows to be displayed in the default handler, if it is a program
it will be executed.
Measure areas and distances
Area measurement - use OziExplorer to draw a track around
the perimeter of the area you want calculated by clicking on the map. The
accuracy of the calculation depends on the size of the area and the scale
and projection of the map.
Distance measurement - use OziExplorer to calculate the
Distance and Bearing from a Waypoint, Event, Map Feature, Track Point,
Point, Position Marker or any point on the Map. Calculate
Accumulated Distance from a Position Marker, along a Track, along a Route
or any points on the Map.