button on the toolbar. This initially
shows a list of the maps that cover the current center of the screen.
If you have just started, there is probably just the one map listed there.Click the maps button on the toolbar. This initially
shows a list of the maps that cover the current center of the screen.
If you have just started, there is probably just the one map listed there.
Click Digital Map Store. This now displays all the maps for the currently viewed location that are available for download. Some of these are free maps, but some must be activated before use. Your online account allows you to access the maps on multiple devices and PCs (iOS, Mac, Windows and Android).
By default, the listing is just for topographic maps and small-scale base-maps. If you are looking for Nautical Charts, historical maps, or any other specialist maps, tap the Map Types button and turn on the type you want to access.
If you select a map that has to be activated, the software prompts you to Sign In to your account. If you have used Memory-Map before, you should sign in using the same name and password as you used previously. All the resources in your account are then available for activation on the Mac. If you are new to Memory-Map, go ahead and create a new account.
When you have signed in, you are prompted to activate the map. If you already purchased the map, it shows the number of activations available in your account and allows you to use the map. Many maps have an option to get a time-limited demo for evaluation.
Some older maps require you to activate a "Classic Map" compatibility license, and maps imported from third party files require an "Import Map" license. Demo periods for both of these are available.
There is also the option to purchase maps, and this can be done using any web browser. Click the "Buy" button to view a list of packages that contain the map you are using. The button on the right allows secure online purchase in the browser. When you complete the online purchase, the resources are added to your account and are immediately available for activation in Memory-Map. You don't have to enter any serial numbers.
Some maps are licensed by the square kilometer, and instead of having
to buy the whole map, you can purchase just as much as you need. In this
case, an "Activate"
button 
is shown on the toolbar. When this is pressed, the application will show
you how many square km are in your account and how many are needed to
activate the region of the screen. Clicking Activate
will unlock the map data for the region shown on the screen.
If you don't activate the map, it is displayed with a blurry, grayed-out appearance. This allows you to see major features, even though the map is disabled.
More information about license management is available here.