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en:help:v2:maps [2020/02/22 09:46] – [File-based maps] alpinequesten:help:v2:maps [2020/06/17 19:18] – [Maps F.A.Q.] alpinequest
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   * It can take long time to move the maps on the device.   * It can take long time to move the maps on the device.
  
-[[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-select|How to use file-based maps?]]\\ +[[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-select#how_to_use_file-based_maps|How to use file-based maps?]]\\
-[[en:help:aqm|How to create file-based maps for the application?]]\\+
 [[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-import-kmz#how_to_import_kmlkmz_image_overlays|How to import KML/KMZ map overlays?]]\\ [[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-import-kmz#how_to_import_kmlkmz_image_overlays|How to import KML/KMZ map overlays?]]\\
 [[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-calibrate#how_to_calibrate_an_image_to_use_it_as_a_map|How to calibrate an image to use it as a map?]]\\ [[en:help:v2:maps:file-based-calibrate#how_to_calibrate_an_image_to_use_it_as_a_map|How to calibrate an image to use it as a map?]]\\
 +[[en:help:aqm|How to create file-based maps for the application?]]\\
  
  
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 ===== Maps F.A.Q. ===== ===== Maps F.A.Q. =====
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 +**How often are updated the maps?**\\
 +The application only display maps available from various online sources. Map updates only depends on the map editor of the map you've selected. In general, the application will display the last available version. For example, if you display the Google Satellite images, you'll see the most recent images available on the Google Maps website, however, those image can still be relatively old depending on the area displayed.
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 +**Is is possible to display real-time aerial imagery?**\\
 +No, the application allows you to display the latest version of major online maps, including Google, Bing, Esri imageries, but you cannot choose a different date, nor display more recent images than the respective website versions. The stored data is regularly updated by the application when newer versions are available online.
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 **Is it possible to increase the download speed of maps?**\\ **Is it possible to increase the download speed of maps?**\\
 Each map uses its own map server and has a different download speed. Various factors can impact the download speed, including your physical location and the current server charge. We try to keep the default map as fast as possible to download, but don't hesitate [[en:help:v2:maps:on-demand-change|to select another map]] that may be faster for you to access. If you need to download lot of map data, try to avoid rush hours to get a better speed. Each map uses its own map server and has a different download speed. Various factors can impact the download speed, including your physical location and the current server charge. We try to keep the default map as fast as possible to download, but don't hesitate [[en:help:v2:maps:on-demand-change|to select another map]] that may be faster for you to access. If you need to download lot of map data, try to avoid rush hours to get a better speed.