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Feature Requests / Custom removal of standard servers?

« on: February 02, 2014, 03:24:39 AM »

Hello,

I would like to know if it would be possible to have an option to remove the servers in the side drop down box? I would like to remove ones like Color or mapquest, juicy trails etc. They are of no use to me and an option to remove them like the other 5 wms servers would be great.

Also will you ever get a chance to add a nice feature to the software for GPS satellite tracking which will color code the sats and show which ones are in a range and which aren't? Something similar to WinFast Navigator which is really nice to track sats. With something like this that can pop up over the Aerial maps would give the best of both worlds.

Thanks

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Beta Testing / Anyone else having Aerial download trouble?

« on: December 12, 2013, 06:23:18 AM »

I am using the 3.81 and I can't seem to download ANY aerial maps. Are the servers acting up or something? I can download Topo maps but not any of the Aerials, they just time out. Is there a new aerial server now? I tried both Open Aerial and Color.

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Feature Requests / Touchscreen Draw points?

« on: November 27, 2011, 09:08:31 PM »

Hi,

I was wondering if it is possible in the future to have the ability to draw on the maps in topofusion? You know the feature in most touchscreen and tablet PCs where you can take the pen and draw a line or circle, X, etc.

This could be very useful in marking certain areas or search or a fast way to track locations.

Thanks,

P.S. Still waiting on those Colored NavSats for the Top Bar, it would be nice to know signal strength of available satellites. An a download batch option for MYtopo would be nice if possible, right now you have to look at the area to download, only problem is when you get closer tilesets the amount of time it takes.

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TopoFusion Pro / Need to know what the severs are for MyTopo and Color AERIALs?

« on: May 13, 2011, 11:31:50 PM »

Hi,

I was wondering does anyone have the .com address of the Regular Color Aerials and MyTopo?

I want to set the Keys to those 2 servers instead of the ones they are keyed to now.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

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Feature Requests / Key Mapping Option for Topofusion?

« on: September 20, 2010, 06:09:40 PM »

Hi,

I think a nice feature if possible would be a Key Mapping that can be Customizable.

I have a Tablet PC besides a Laptop and the Tablet has Arrow keys and Numeric Keys and that is it, and while you can use the pen to pan and zoom, it would be nice to ADD a key to a specific function. Not where you have to change the original keys, but at Alternate setting.

I would like to see Keymaping for Zoom and Tile prefrences like Color or MyTopo viewing. Basically I REALLY need the Zoom in and Out if I could map to lets say 1 and 4 then I could zoom in and out without using the pen and save time as the Arrow keys already move left and right. Also I would like to See mapping for Elevation 3D and Over or Grids toggle.

Hope this is possible,


Also I hope you still plan to add Satelite tracking for Signal Stength and Bars like I suggested similar to WinFast Navigator?

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TopoFusion Pro / New info on missing maps.

« on: October 27, 2008, 03:49:00 AM »

Hi,

I was out again and I think you may be right it could be with the GPS loses signal that the Software is defaulting to the another location. If you can disable this I could TEST it and see if that fixes the issue?

Also more important to me is the Sats number and their signal strength if that could be added to the testing Beta. As for the minimize option on the live tracking box, I found what you meant it is the X to close, and then you can go through the Live tracking tab to reopen.

My Idea of Minimize was a little different similar to Windows method of it hiding in the tab or the bottom of the software window similar to how I can HIDE the GIS info at the bottom.

Any ETA on when you can get those Sats added to your software so I CAN see what coverage I am getting?

Thanks

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TopoFusion Pro / Problem with Live tracking and NO MAPS.

« on: September 10, 2008, 05:38:12 PM »

Hi,

I found a bad glitch thats in the previous builds and the newer ones. Its where you use LIVE tracking and when you Try to move the map when its set to center position on tracking the Maps all turn into WHITE squares with the download icon on them.

Also the maps do this EVERYTIME the GPS loses all the sats, it stays this way until it gets the sats again, this itself wouldnt be too bad but in the meantime you CANT see your surounding map area! Plus IF you exit this way your Stuck. And then have to uninstall and delete the INI file. I think this needs to be fixed it did this to me 20 times while driving and 6 times I had to do the reinstall. I almost went over a cliff playing with the software that shouldnt have done this.

Also Are you going to add the Sats that are in range and how many are connected like WinNavigator has? Reason being the only time I know if its connected or not is IF it tracks or doesnt give me the white download squares.

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Feature Requests / How about a Plugin for Google Earth Fugawi has one

« on: September 05, 2008, 09:50:36 PM »

Hi,

I noticed Fugawi has a Google Earth Plug-in, which allows them to show their software somewhat in googleearth and have split views and even overlays. I was thinking TF is much better, and could have a feature like this which would allot GPS linking and terraserver maps to Google earth which has newer color maps.

Anyway its an idea that I think would improve the program.

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Feature Requests / WISHLIST for Next version

« on: April 02, 2008, 11:55:53 PM »

Hello,

This is a small Wishlist that I hope can be in the next beta and then next version.

1. TF to work with my Internal CF-29 GPS. (You already know the issue on this one) Non initializing unless though MS roads and trips. If this helps the GPS is not an ACTIVE its a Passive Antenna.

2. Having the Program Show how many Satellites are connected to the GPS and What thier Strength is. Showing Orbit would ne nice. lol "WinFast Navigator" softwsare does this something like this added to TF as an overlay or Box would be nice.

3. The ABility of the TF software to AUTO find the Correct GPS on the com-port would be nice, its in MS roads and trips as is the Sat tracking both nice features.

4. The Ability to Have the Maps when zooming in and out to go straight to Aerial photos from LandSat photos, and earlier version of TF did this now it doesnt.

5. A selectable feature maybe telling which next tile set to go to, so people that want landsat to topo can and those like me that want Landsat to Aerials can both have our ways?

6. The ability to remove from selection list the Tile we see right now there are URBAN etc and none of those are in my area of operation, so Are just in the way on the side scroll menu. a feature to select what is available from that menu would be nice. I think you know what I MEAN? I know about the tile visible setting this is something different.

7. Nothing serious but having a Button from GPS tracking would be nice next to the others like download tiles etc.

8. Small Bug thats been in all the TF versions is when tracking and saving record even when I remove the track when I GO back into the program to track a new track the thing start from the point I left off.

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Archived Support / Problems with CF-29 and internal GPS connecting

« on: March 21, 2008, 07:06:42 PM »

Hi,

I got my CF-29 and it has a stock GPS with it. I noticed I am having some issues with it. While it works with TF when activated it doesnt seem to initialize the GPS correctly.

Basically I try to see if its connecting and track position, but I sends me to Africa and never connects properly, YET when I use MS Roads & trips and connect the GPS with that problem its fine, then I can exit out of that program and use TF with No issues on Tracking.

I have tried version 3.12-23 and they all still have a problem

I have it set to the NMEA/Magellan Baud 4800 and Com3 which is the GPS setting com port.

Any Ideas, should I send the GPS drivers to you as they are the same for all CF-29 GPS units.

Basically its a minor glitch but still a pain when trying to connect, also MS Roads and trips shows the Sats connecting and how many which is nice to know I am even connecting a signal, it says if its recieved info, TF doesnt.

Please help if possible.

If anyone else has a CF-29 with internal GPS please Post.

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Archived - Feedback and Comments / New feature to add how MANY Sats connected to?

« on: March 21, 2008, 05:50:06 PM »

Hi,

I was thinking while using MS trips that a nice feature they have the TF doesnt is it Tells when and how long the GPS has been connected and also it Shows How many Sats the GPS is detecting. That would be a nice little feature to add to the next version?

What do you think? Right now I cant tell how many sats I am connected to with TF which 3 are needed but 4 for speed.

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Beta Testing / So what is so special about the Power feature

« on: March 11, 2008, 02:17:03 AM »

Hi,

Whats so special about this new feature in 3.26? I noticed you made some nice improvements since the last version I USED which was 3.18. lol

I have a CF-29 and its NOT the most Graphically super charged 3D laptop out there. ;-)

But its makes a good paper weight. lol

BTW any news if Teraserver is EVER going to upgrade their Aerials?

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Archived Support / Maps are from Terraserver right?

« on: July 13, 2007, 07:16:16 PM »

Reason I ask if they are and there isnt another site iwth the same name I noticed some ares in my area have color photos but I cannot download them in TF? is tehre a reason why?

Is it because they are not Urban? Check out 83541 Idaho and you will see its Color for that city yet TF doesnt download the color but the BW?

landvoyage was the provider I guess for terraserver? Does TF need a slight upgrade?

Thanks

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Archived Support / Runtime error 383 duplication

« on: July 11, 2007, 09:43:44 AM »

Hi,

Ok, I have duplicated this error by accident. I was removing ALL tiles except Color aerial photos and when I did that is gave me this runtime error I did this several times to see if it can be duplicated and it was, Now though after the 4th or 5th time its corrupted my INI file I guess as when I start TF I get the Error 383.

There must be some glitch with the color aerial photos and the software. Before when I got this error I dont think it was related to this so I have no idea how deep this bug goes.

I have 3.12 with a fresh install, But I use existing map data, so maybe its related? I use the old format not the new DX1 as Teraserver seems to be hanging lately on large downloads so I think I will stick to my bird in the hand. lol

I hope this info helps?

Grant

BTW in order to close TF when this error happens on startup I have to use CTL+ALT+DEL otherwise the logo stays on the desktop.

Deleting the INI file fixed the error but it still happens when you uncheck all by the color aerial photos.

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Archived - Feedback and Comments / Feedback on GlobalSat BU 353 & TF

« on: July 05, 2007, 05:23:38 AM »

Hello,

First off thanks again Scott for the fix on your newest software. I replaced that Piece of junk that you tested to fix the USB GPS thing, and got this GPS GlobalSat BU 353 USB GPS Laptop Receiver SIRF III.

I got it on EBAY and WOW its wonderful its connected in seconds it works 100% as good is not better than my garmin! It has a magnetic mount for the top of cars, and has a nice length cable. I just wanted to let other TF users know to Stay clear of the other Cheap versions you see on EBAY they dont work and they default to CHina. lol

This one is made in Europe and is MUCH cheaper than Garmin and other USB GPS systems on the market, it has GREAT reviews and I can see why. You can pick it up on Ebay for about $60 w/S&H like I did and you wont regret it. I add Velcro to mine so it stays attached to my CF-28 laptop since mine didnt have the Built in GPS. lol My luck. I hear the CF-30 all come with built in GPS now.

Anyway here is the Guy I cought from he has the best price, plus fast shipping etc. I have no idea what other FT users use their stuff for, but I have to travel light or in truck and this thing works great for both, It worked inside the House in Seconds. I was really impressed with it for the price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/GlobalS....iewItem

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Archived Support / Question on New download method?

« on: July 05, 2007, 05:07:13 AM »

Hello Kurt,

I was thinking about adding to my map file through Nasa's server but you added that new format to the new version, can I download and add to my dat files or am I going to have to redownload everything to add more content?

Also this new format has nothing to do with the DEMS right? So those should work in TF with or without the new format for image maps?

I only get about 500k download speed which isnt bad but its not as nice as the 2mb crowd so downloading these maps for the area I need takes Days.

Another question is how much space is saved with the new format? Lets say I Have 10GB of data what would the new download format be? 5gb?

I'm tempted to redownload everything but its a BUG process for me since I AM cover Millions of Acres for work. I also found out Google Caches so I have been using thier free software as a more up to date lookup and your software and my main GPS map tracking. I wished you could take this Cache files at import them into Topofusion. lol They got a great compression rate.

Grant

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Feature Requests / Problem with GPS reciever and Topo Software

« on: May 12, 2007, 01:41:48 PM »

Hi,

I just bought one of those Small USB GPS recievers for my Laptop as I could use the portability of the unit. My problem is Topo is not recognizing it. I did Install the Drivers for the Small Unit. Here is a Link to the Item I got on EBay, it is new not used.

What it did was add another Comport #4 In TF It doesnt give me an error when I use Garmin Serial on #4COM but it doesnt show long or Lat, I know the GPS is working as the Light is blinking connectivity. Its like TF doesnt know how to communicate with it? If I Select Magellan I get the same response. If I select the other 2 options Garmin USB or Old Magellan I get an Error about connectivity. Is this something that is fixed in the New beta?

I am willing to Send the Drivers or the Whole GPS unit to you to add. Its one of those Small Units that is perfect for portability.

I am using the 3.0 version

http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-GPS....iewItem

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Beta Testing / Maybe a small new feature on the new beta?

« on: March 26, 2007, 09:33:20 PM »

Hi,

I was looking at the 3.03 build and I was thinking the GIS Layers still isnt fixed. We should be able to point to the Downloads on our hardrive, right now its grayed out and will only allow us to download from the net again. I figure one download is enough and should be able to be pointed to, True?

Just a Small thought. BTW I tested oout my photos on the new build and they still work. lol ;-) Just making sure.....

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Beta Testing / Problem with Photos now on my Home PC

« on: February 01, 2007, 02:37:26 AM »

Well, now I can add or See photos on my Home PC of Topofusion.

There is absolutely a Bug somewhere in the software. There are too many differences between both PCs to have the SAME problems. I also tried adding just one seeing if somehow my gpx file is corrupt and it will not Show the photo. Turn off shows the text turn on Shows the icon but No photo.

I think the two problems are related somehow, but that is just my opinion. Could it be an issue with DirectX? I have the Full version needed as you suggested. I am going to uninstall Topofusion and reinstall on MY PC and see what happens, it may be a bug where once it corrupts thats it.

Anyway I thought you would like to know, I wonder how many around here are really testing this software out for you? lol

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Beta Testing / Crashes with User Maps

« on: January 30, 2007, 04:14:29 AM »

Everything was working fine, but now I get Crashes adding User maps. It happens after I add them and then try to resize etc. I get an error message and it Emails you the error log.

Hope this helps. This is on my Home PC and not my laptop, I havent tested this feature enough on my laptop due to my other issue with photo's.

P.S. A rotational option for adding user maps would be nice also, so if a photo we have isnt perfectly lined up we can rotate it to match the terraserver stuff.

Nice feature, but the crash has stopped me in my tracks of playing with it.

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Beta Testing / Problem with User Images on CF-28 Laptop

« on: January 29, 2007, 09:41:36 PM »

Hello,

I decided to add the images to my laptop which I did on my PC and found that on my CF-28 that I cannot see the Images. The photo icon shows whether I click on the photo tab or not and when I do it says photos on but No images like on my home PC.

I also tested this on the 3.0 Beta and it doesnt work, I was using the 83 version before. I think this needs to be fixed as right now the Photo feature doesnt work on the CF-28 1ghz laptops with Intel VC.

This is the first time I was able to test the photos on my laptop, they show fine on the PC, I even tried to manual add them to the laptop from the laptop and they just will not show the image in overlay, plus when you click on them it doesnt bring up the photo.

HELP. lol I use Google Photos to show areas that are cut down by the logging. since the BW photos are really out of date.

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Beta Testing / Need the Latest Beta to test

« on: January 29, 2007, 12:24:16 AM »

Hi,

I went to look for a new beta and no Go, so far my 983 version works with the CF-28 I have. i WANTED TO SEE IF THE NEW VERSION WORKS. are there any issues with the new versions? lol

Wouldnt want to damage my current build which seems to work fine.

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Archived Support / Possible GIS location for Forests?

« on: November 05, 2006, 03:17:08 AM »

Hi, I downloaded one of the files but it wasnt GIS format, but it was 90mb uncompressed 13 compressed, I think this may be the GIS info needed but I dont know how to use it?


http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/clearwater/gis/library/library_w.htm

Or this one?

http://www.nps.gov/gis/data_info/

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Feature Requests / Photo Placement by Coord?

« on: October 28, 2006, 11:59:43 PM »

Hello,

Is it possible to add in one of the new versions a feature to allow us to link Photos with a specific Lat/Lon instead of having to use the Track method?

Example would be to take a Picture or Goggle Aerial of an area that may have been heavily logged and then place it at that spot so when I see the area I can bring up a more current Aerial or Photo Image of the area.

I think this would be a good feature since the photos for thr trails are possible.

Grant

P.S. Dont forget the Forest name data too. ;-) I could use that GIS info.

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Archived Support / Renaming DEM files need help?

« on: October 27, 2006, 11:38:27 PM »

Hello,

I found a site that showed a little how to use sdts2 converter and it seems easy to use, but what I would like to know is when I name my DEM file in the program can I name it ANYTHING? Or do I have to stick the the 4 code thing for the final DEM name? Any help from some of you who have done this would be great!

I plan to download ALOT of this DEM files. lol I am just not sure HOW the program will KNOW which DEM to use without specific names?

Thanks!

Grant

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Archived - Feedback and Comments / Slight bug with gps live tracking and software

« on: October 22, 2006, 06:17:54 PM »

Hello,

I was in the field and I found that if I zoomed in to 1 meter too fast or the same with Zooming out there was a 40-50% chance that it would lock up. The little running guy would stay there even though the GPS was still transmitting information. I would have to EXIT the software then RESTART then activate live tracking again. I did try to click off live tracking and then click on but it would still stay frozen. The only thing that worked was exiting the software.

I am only reporting this as I think its some small bug, as it doesnt do it 100% of the time, but when it does its locked on that feature.
I noticed it tended to do it when I zoomed in but again its random as sometimes it didnt do it. But it wasnt the GPS as it had a constant strong signal on a clear day. I use a Standard Etrex GPS.

Great software, I really do love it!

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Feature Requests / Info on Forest locations?

« on: October 22, 2006, 06:12:32 PM »

Hello,

I was in the field today and noticed that I didnt have the Names of well known locations in the forest areas. I did download the large cities and all the other downloads, but it didnt contain the names of locations in the forest park areas. Reason I ask about this is WorldWind does have the names of these locations, so it must be available for free right?

If possible on the next Beta can you add the ability to download Names of locations in the Forest Parks, example would be like Eagle Peak, or Aquarius, etc.

Thanks!

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Archived Support / I made a PDF file of the Manual Do you want?

« on: October 18, 2006, 02:59:59 AM »

Hello,

I made a PDF file of the Online Manual with all Subsections. If you want it I can Email it to you so other can Download thefile that may not be online all the time. I made it for myself so when in the field and I need to do something I can refresh my memory on how to do it. lol

If you guys are interested let me know, its my way of sharing and saying thanks for a good program!

Grant

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Feature Requests / Detailed PDF manual.

« on: October 18, 2006, 02:14:39 AM »

I think a Good PDF manual that can be downloaded and printed would be great, very detailed more detailed than the webpage one. This would help new people like myself when using the software.

I think alot of devolpers forget that new people are totally in the dark on some of the simplest things in their programs, and that Long time users are USED to the program and offer little help in regard to manual specifics.

Anyway, I think its a good and useful Idea as who would know more about the software than those who designed it.

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Archived - Feedback and Comments / Feedback on you Product.

« on: October 16, 2006, 11:37:05 PM »

I know that its nice to hear good things about a creation one makes once in a while, so here I go. lol

I wanted to let you know that you have made a wonderful Product, Its user freindly and by what I read under constant improvement. The Customer Support is great, and One time free is right on the mark!

The more I play with your software the MORE impressed I am at all the little things added and thought of for this mapping software! Right now I have submitted a Return for Delorme TOPO because it in NO WAY compares to yours in Features, User Interface, and Aerial Data!

This software you made is obviously by someone who uses his own program, infact there are so many feature I am NOT familar with that shows that ALOT of professional imput has be used and added to this Program.

I for one plan to Share the Website and info on how to purchase this program for everyone I work with, hopefully they will see as I do how much of a Gem this little Program is. All I can say is Thank you, as you made my life easier out in the field with this Program!

Sincererly,

Grant

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Archived - Feedback and Comments / WorldWind Sat-7 for Topofusion?

« on: October 16, 2006, 04:05:38 AM »

I notice that they are using SAT-7 Color is it possible to add this to Topofusion since its from NASA?

Thanks

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Archived Support / DEMs amd converting them?

« on: October 16, 2006, 12:29:43 AM »

Hello,

Since I bought the software and I am new at it, I was looking through it and noticed that the 3D files are downloaded via internet and NOT stored on the HD of the computer.

I notice the second option of downloading the DEM files and then the converter to convert them to DEMs, but there are no instructions on HOW to use the converter. Bad enough to download EACH area in the county, but then there is a converter that isnt user friendly IMO since its a DOS based program.

What I need to know is there an easier way to get DEMS?

And two how do I use the converter? Sounds like it does only 1 file at a time, I would like something that would convert the whole batch at once without alot of riggamonroe, if you know what I mean? The 3D data will be very helpful in the field and I would hate to lose that feature.

Thanks

Grant

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Archived Support / Automap download?

« on: October 15, 2006, 07:56:15 PM »

Curious, I used that special maping tool feature and zoomed out to landsat 1024, then made a box and clicked OK. Then it said it was downloading, and said something like 0/245965743

Is that number the amount of Megabytes or the amount of map tile being downloaded? Also is it going to download ALL the maps that are available in the box I made or just the ones that are in landsat etc.?

BTW I purchased your software, its just too good not too. lol But I would like an easier massive downloading ability, unfortunatly for me I need almost a full state of data because of my job and the forests.

Thanks

Grant

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Archived Support / 3D question?

« on: October 15, 2006, 10:13:23 AM »

Hello,

I am new to this program and after seeing Delorme and this program I prefer this program very much. Its ease of use is VERY much like Google and the 3D feature is VERY nice. One thing I would like to know is HOW to increase the 3D area? as of Now its a small area, I would prefer something like google that has a continuous view?

Also is there anyway to add a colorized feature? I noticed when I do the combo the wooded areas look green which is a nice tough but then they have the overlay, I was wondering if it was possible to have a color feature for this program?

I havent bought the program yet, but am leaning heavy on doing so, my biggest complaint is the download of aerial photos. at 1meter they take forever as there is a small field of view. It would have been great if someone had these files already downloaded then uploaded for all to download if they which by state. I have a large forest area that I must do and there is no way around the long times to download all the maps because of the limited field of view at 1 and 4 meters.

Great program though, much better than Delorme, which I regret paying for now. lol

Grant