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Using CalTopo desktop is much the same as the online program, but requires a few additional steps for operating offline. Here we will cover how to download base layers for offline use and how to manage syncing (or not syncing) the maps that you create.
Desktop operates in your web browser on your computer, by starting a server on your computer to run it. In this chapter, we will cover how to download and install the program, how to get setup to run offline, and how to sync maps.
Use CalTopo for collaborative trip planning, detailed elevation profiles and terrain analysis, printing geospatial PDFs, and exporting maps to your smartphone as KMZ or MBTiles files. Print free USGS topo PDFs!
With the CalTopo Desktop program, you have the ability to monitor APRS traffic by utilizing a radio equipped with a Terminal Node Controller (TNC), which can either be integrated into the radio itself or be an external accessory.
23 lut 2023 · You can download, print, and share any map you create with CalTopo, making it easy to get the information you need for your upcoming adventures. Instead of carrying around a gigantic map that’s 98% useless to you, you can travel with topos that are specifically built for your expedition.
This guide covers what is available to users with the free account and is essential to use the software efficiently. This guide is best viewed on a laptop or desktop. A screenshot of CalTopo’s interface with a user-designed route and its corresponding elevation profile.