TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
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Who uses this?
Is it any good?
How easy is it to use?
I've been offered the software/maps for PC/PDA but I need some feedback from users before I buy it.
TIA
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 9th Sep 2007 10:11 am |
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CFB
Member Since: 02 Dec 2005
Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Posts: 6100
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Very good IMO but you will still neeed to spend time marking out the byways etc and doing the research to check restrictions etc. Once done it is a great tool when used with GPS to ensure you stick to the correct routes. I run it on my PC then send sections of maps etc to a PDA for in-car use. 2020 BMW X1 18d XDrive X-Line Auto
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| 9th Sep 2007 12:49 pm |
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Gareth
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Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
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I use it, and its good. Like CFB says, remember its only as good as an OS map. The plus point is that it shows you exactly where you are, and where you have been. You can also use it for plotting routes beforehand, and it saves you writing all over your paper maps.
Local knowledge and verification still applies.
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| 9th Sep 2007 12:55 pm |
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gilmore
Member Since: 16 Jan 2005
Location: On the sofa
Posts: 2185
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I bought it a few weeks ago and have been really happy with it. The only this it lacks is map orientation in the direction of travel, whilst in tracking mode.
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| 9th Sep 2007 7:42 pm |
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DaveT
Member Since: 01 Aug 2005
Location: Cornwall
Posts: 2572
 
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You can import byway info from Way-Finder into MMap - which in theory gives you up to date RoW info - but as already said - no substitute for checking with the RoW officer. Long succession of Disco's since 2001...
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| 9th Sep 2007 8:46 pm |
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Pikey
Member Since: 07 Sep 2007
Location: Durham City
Posts: 78
 
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Hi,
You can import the rights of way from Wayfinder into Memory map as overlays.
It is still sensible to check with the Council's rights of way dept to ensure that you are legal.
Have fun!
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| 9th Sep 2007 9:18 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Tried out memory map at the navigation challenge recently - it's superb 8)
Welcome onboard  
You might get some stick with that name though - especially from VA  Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 9th Sep 2007 9:34 pm |
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TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
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 errr.. what's Wayfinder?
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| 9th Sep 2007 9:34 pm |
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TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
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DiscoStu wrote:Welcome onboard
You might get some stick with that name though - especially from VA
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| 9th Sep 2007 9:35 pm |
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TazDaz
Member Since: 07 May 2007
Location: South East Essex
Posts: 2858
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I neglected to welcome ...
Welcome to the Disco3 forum
... and thanks for the PM 
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| 9th Sep 2007 9:49 pm |
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DiscoStu
Member Since: 09 Apr 2006
Location: London
Posts: 11412
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Didn't realise there was another 
Did a search and wayfinderproject popped up. They copied the look as well then.  Disco 5 HSE Lux
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyiqaJrmMU
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| 9th Sep 2007 10:07 pm |
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Slimer
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Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Last Exit to Nowhere
Posts: 16295
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way-finder is the original
All to do with GLASS internal politics ISTR The End
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| 9th Sep 2007 10:08 pm |
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