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Terrabrowser - 1.1.0

Browse through topographical maps and satellite photos.

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All Time:	(3.6)
Version 1.1.0:	(3.8)
Selected Version:	1.1.0
Release Date:	2003-08-07
License:	Shareware
Downloads (version 1.1.0):	4,629
Downloads (all versions):	351
Price:	$10.00

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Product Description:

Terrabrowser is an internet browser for satellite photos and topographical maps with built in support for Garmin GPS receivers. Download waypoints from your GPS to display on the maps, edit them, upload new waypoints to your receiver. Maps are obtained from the Microsoft Terra Server which serves data provided by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Includes extensive bookmarking support, image cache, and many other features!

Terrabrowser aims to be compatible with the rest of the GPS world, so it uses the XML based GPX file standard which allows easy exchange (file, copy/paste, drag & drop) with other GPS programs for Macintosh, Linux, Windows, etc. which support this format. The NMEA standard protocol is also supported which allows for a "live tracking" mode to display the user's realtime position on a satellite map (cached or not).

What's new in this version:

Note - an alpha version of Terrabrowser 1.5 is now available. Please visit the Terrabrowser web page if you'd like to try it out.
Terrabrowser is now Shareware. Please donate at least $15 if you find it useful.
Improved download speed.
Added image cache which greatly improves interactivity.
Ability to empty or clean image cache.
Ability to pre-download a region.
Browse Offline mode allows you to browse a pre-cached region without being connected to the internet.
Integrated GPS support from GPS Connect with Terrabrowser. You can now upload/download waypoints from compatible Garmin GPS Receivers. NMEA mode is also supported which enables live tracking.
Added ability to search for a region based on its Zip Code.
All bookmarks are now displayed on the map simultaneously.
All open GPX files are also displayed on the map.
Added scale bar.
Added support for UTM coordinate system and for degree/minute entry.
Added option to blink the current position marker.
Removed menu to select number of tiles. Instead, just drag the window to the desired size.
Added Zoom in and Zoom out buttons and menu options.
Added download progress bar.
Added contextual menu option to zoom in on mouse location.
Added contextual menu option to calculate distance.
Added ability to calculate distance between two points.
Preferences such as window position, size, display of position marker, etc. are now saved.
Saving images with scale bar, bookmarks and marker dot is now supported.
Export of bookmarks file option added.
Added printing support (map or waypoints)
Added option to hide navigation window. Also added button for this.
Added option to check for new versions on the internet.
Moved the Map Datum popup to the preferences dialog since it is not used very often.
Other assorted changes...

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

version 1.1: Mac OS X 10.2.4 or higher
version 1.5 alpha: Mac OS X 10.3 or higher
GPS is not required
Broadband connection recommended

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.1.0:
Overall Rating:	(3.8)	Features:	(4.0)	Support:	(3.0)
Ease of Use:	(4.7)	Quality / Stability:	(4.7)	Price:	(4.3)

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Dangerous Characters - Version: 1.5b3, 4/15/2006 09:49PM PST

tciattcox

I've only used terrabrowser without connecting a GPS unit (but have found out how to make my Magellan Explorist 300 connectable elsewhere) and have been satisfied with the performance of this utilitarian application.

I have one caution for those out there naming their waypoints (and who doesn't?)

Do not use the ampersand (&) symbol, for some reason it renders your bookmarks unreadable and it'll appear as if you've lost them all on your next launch.

Furthermore it renders Terrabrowser unable to add further bookmarks to the file.

Great Program - Version: 1.5b3, 11/9/2005 03:04PM PST

rspress

I think duckhue is missing the point of this program!

I have been using it for years and not only does it work well. The developer is once of the nicest people I have had the pleasure of writing to for tech support.

I just got a GPS unit and I love the GPS integration that this program offers. In fact I do most of my route planning with this program. True I really don't need a GPS to places I have been hundreds of times but it makes a boring drive more interesting having the GPS along. The program is also good for scoping out an area before going there for a Geocache hunting trip.

A great program and a great developer gives this top marks in my book!

It works for me! - Version: 1.5b3, 4/28/2005 08:21PM PST

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barrikady42

TerraBrowser is a very nice little program. I have been using it for some time and it has assisted me in tracking my hikes and bicycle rides on a satellite map.

I am very pleased with the program, and the author is responsive and helpful.

Garmin 60C (using a keyspan serial/usb converter) , Powermac G5, OSX 10.4 Tiger