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- HandMap Pro
- ============
-
- Author: Scott Powell (of Evolutionary Systems Pty Ltd.)
- Email: support@evolutionary.net
- Version: 2.8 (ShareWare)
- Date: 22/11/1999
-
- Installation Notes
- ------------------
-
- Simply use the PalmPilot Install Tool to install the 'map.prc' (and
- the '.pdb' files) onto your pilot. If you already have an older version
- of HandMap installed, just install as mentioned above (it will REPLACE
- the existing program).
-
- There are also the following 'plugin' modules included. These are
- unique to the Pro version, but in themselves are optional (you
- don't have to install any of them):
-
- gps-plugin.prc - GPS Tracker
- exch-plugin.prc - HandMap Exchange
-
- NOTE: TRG super-pilot owners; Fatal Errors have been noticed when
- the plugin modules are loaded into ROM. Load them into RAM only.
-
-
- Instructions & Guide
- --------------------
-
- This program is a full featured electronic street directory. You can zoom
- in and out and pan around looking at the map of the city installed. You can
- search for features like parks, street names, etc. You can also create your
- own custom landmarks (Places), and travel routes.
-
- Please see the following Web site for documentation:
-
- http://www.handmap.net/map-guide.htm
-
-
- Map Modules
- -----------
-
- Please see the following Web site for up to date info on
- map modules:
-
- http://www.handmap.net/store.htm
-
- Map modules are now available for counties & cities in many American
- states.
-
- If you are involved in the licensing of map data in your respective
- geography we'd be interested in discussing licensing of such data for
- this product.
-
- Please Email (at above address) if you have any comments or suggestions.
-
-
- Revision History
- ----------------
-
- 22/11/1999 2.8 Can now interrupt map drawing if it's taking too long. (any pen tap)
- Improved draw speed.
- Fixed 'Fatal Exception' error when drawing long names.
-
- 26/10/1999 2.7 Changed 'outer map' switching design. (now part of zoom popup list)
- Misc internal changes for more stable redraw/reload of maps. (queued)
- Support for new maps with 'Region' polygons.
-
- 19/07/1999 2.6 Added support for US maps with new layer order.
- Added support for new 'populated place markers'.
- Added 'quick-search' shortcut.
- Search 'for Name', now saves last search string.
-
- 15/07/1999 2.5 Added map scale bar on screen, and checkbox option.
- Fixed 'Find Coord' bug, when entering decimal degrees.
- New improved name drawing (vertical text + better selection)
- New 'Focus' street selection function. Changes name drawing selection.
- Two extra icon types added for point features (Fuel & Parking)
-
- 02/04/1999 2.4 New Map format support (for MapIt tool)
- New mode (Show Coord) added for showing longitude/latitude.
- New search function: find coord
- Hit-testing on point objects improved.
-
- 30/11/1998 2.3 Target object now defined. Arrow points to target.
- Intersection search redesigned.
-
- 20/11/1998 2.2b Major street names now displayed in bold.
- Option added to control display of names.
-
- 04/09/1998 2.1a Improved displaying of street names (white around letters)
- Low working-memory conditions now detected.
-
- 31/08/1998 2.1 Street names now displayed on map!
-
- 12/05/1998 GPS Plugin now supports 'Generic' NMEA compatible GPS
- receivers (eg. Garmin 45 series).
-
- 27/04/1998 HandMap Pro released.
-
- 23/04/1998 1.6e Fixed prev/next street bug (of same named streets).
-
- 15/04/1998 1.6c Can now create 'Labels' and paste them on maps.
-
- 03/04/1998 1.6 Changed search function. Multiple occurences of a
- same name now represented as single item, but with '+' indicator.
- Street intersection search now much better.
- Added option for 'On-Route' mode. Can display entire
- route or just current segment.
-
- 24/02/1998 1.5e 'Quick draw' option added (quick, but less accurate drawing)
-
- 10/02/1998 1.5c Smarter scrolling.
- On-route mode redesigned, much easier to operate while driving.
- New-route 'undo' now implemented.
- Map format changed for better HotSync'ing.
-
- 08/02/1998 1.5a Fixed Delete Place/Route bug.
- Fixed minor rendering bug.
- Street point accuracy improved in map modules.
-
- 04/02/1998 1.5 Street intersection search added.
- New-route mode now improved.
- Misc. rendering changes.
-
- 31/01/1998 1.4a Support for Class III maps implemented.
- Better map compression.
-
- 28/01/1998 1.4 Implemented 'Calc Dist' mode.
- More map modules available (California & other West coast
- states)
-
- 22/01/1998 1.3e Rendering now faster.
-
- 21/01/1998 1.3c Fixed display bug with Palm OS 2.x
-
- 19/01/1998 1.3a Some bug fixes for class II maps.
-
- 18/01/1998 1.3 Rendering and name querying now considerably faster
- on greater zoom levels (x4+)
-
- 16/01/1998 1.2 Custom markers (Places) can now be created.
- Can now define and follow 'Routes' for making operating
- on the road easier.
- 'Drag mode'. Can drag the map around the screen in real-time.
- Clock now displayed in bottom right corner.
- Better options available (left or right handed, more detailed
- feature visibility at different zoom levels)
-
- 22/12/1997 1.1 New data module, Napa CA (shows greater capacity handling).
- Much faster rendering.
- Better feature name querying with pen tap & drag.
-
- 17/11/1997 1.0 Renamed to HandMap.
- Some features changed, eg. scroll tabs added.
-
- 03/11/1997 1.0 Initial release
-
-
- Credits
- -------
-
- thanks to:
- - John J. Lehett for the GNU 'C' port.
- - Wes Cherry for 'PILRC'
-
-
- Standard Disclaimer
- -------------------
-
- This program is shareware. I take no responsibility in any loss of
- data or productivity in case of operating failures.
-
-
- Copyright (C) 1997-1998, Evolutionary Systems Pty Ltd.
-
-