Map settings

Change Map Scale by Zooming

First let me explain that maps displayed in Memory-Map are "raster images". They are pictures of what you would see on a paper map. When you zoom in and out, the picture gets larger of smaller.

By default the Change map Scale by Zooming option is enabled, so that when you zoom out so far that the text on the map image is too small to read, it automatically changes map to the next smaller scale. When you zoom in, it automatically changes to a larger scale map to show more detail.

Sometimes you don't want this behavior and you want to be able to zoom out to see an overview of the map, or perhaps you want to zoom in to see the detail without needing your reading glasses. This can be achieved by turning off the Change map Scale by Zooming option.

Note that you can control which types of maps are automatically zoomed by closing down unwanted types in the map list. If it zooms to a map type you don't want (say, a historical map), you can tap the Maps button then tap the triangle on the left to close the displayed map type, and select a different map. Now, when you zoom in and out, it does not show the map type you closed.

Show Scale Bar

When selected, a rectangle is shown at the bottom of the map window indicating the scale of the map. Use Main Menu, Settings, Units to change distance units.

Automatic Download

When selected, the app will automatically download map data when needed. If you turn this off, the app will only download map data when you use one of the bulk download methods, and you may see blurred area where the map data is not completely downloaded (see Troubleshooting). Normally, we recommend you leave this on. When you are in an area with a weak mobile data signal you might want to turn it off, but in fact it is usually better just to put your phone in airplane mode.

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