

Once you have configured your custom map server and tested that it is working correctly, it will be shown as a basemap option on the Map menu, under Additional Base Map Types. You will need to restart ExpertGPS and pan around a bit so that new map tiles are loaded. If you make a mistake, or if ExpertGPS displays broken map tiles for this map set, press Use Defaults to revert back to the default map servers. For example, if you see the correct map images for all zoom levels up to 17, but zoom level 18 shows an error, that indicates that you should set the maximum zoom level to 17. ExpertGPS will generate a Web page with sample maps from your custom map server for all of the zoom levels you have specified, which will help you confirm that your settings are correct. Once you have configured your custom map server, press Test. When you zoom out below this minimum level, ExpertGPS will revert back to its default server settings. If this map server has global maps, you can set the minimum zoom level to 0. Select the minimum and maximum zoom levels that this map server supports. You are solely responsible for your use of any map server. Enter their preferred attribution text here. Most map servers, at a minimum, require attribution when using their maps.

For example: Cycling Maps, or Massachusetts Orthophotos 2017. Our flagship product, ExpertGPS, allows anyone to view data from a Garmin, Magellan or Lowrance GPS receiver over seamless topo maps and aerial photography. Give the maps from this server a unique, identifying name. The URL you enter must start with https (not http) and must include three LOWERCASE placeholders: The example text shows you the formatting to use for most tile servers. Type or Paste the URL of the map tile server you wish to use. Hotkeys Displays the hotkeys you can use to quickly switch to this map in the Map View. If you have an an active ExpertGPS Annual Support license, you can add and customize an additional five map servers. You can customize the default street maps, aerial photos, topo maps, and nautical charts. Settings for Select the map you would like to customize. The Custom Map Server dialog will appear. To customize the map servers used in ExpertGPS, click Customize Map Server on the Map menu, under Internet Map Retrieval. You can override the default map services in ExpertGPS to access your own preferred map servers. It relies on various Internet map servers to provide these mapping services.

ExpertGPS allows you to view street maps, topo maps, aerial photos, and nautical charts.
