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1. Downloading and installing Packaged Maps from zip files
   This article explains the procedure for downloading and installing maps from zipped files. There are three or four steps in this procedure Downloading a zipped package of maps Copying the maps to the PC Copying the maps to an iPhone or iPad Activating and purchasing the maps. Note: This facili ...
2. Re-installing or installing to a new PC and Migrating Licences
   This article covers the installation of Memory-Map on a new computer or re-installation on an existing computer following a system recovery and/or re-installation of the operating system. If you've recovered or upgraded your computer and/or re-installed Windows, your PC will have taken on a new ...
3. Can I use this software with a Mac?
   Memory-Map is not designed to run on Mac operating systems but we have seen it running perfectly on a Mac running emulation/crossover software. It works the Mac way, like other Mac applications The official line is that we do not support the Mac operating systems and you should test functiona ...
4. Failed to terminate RS232 thread .... or similar.
   This error means that the selected port is erroring for some reason and sometimes means Memory-Map gets stuck in a loop, crashing out and caught with the same error on restart. This is best fixed by removing the software completely and reinstalling. Instructions for a complete removal are attac ...
5. PC application shuts down or freezes when running GPS
   We're hearing reports that Memory-Map on the PC is freezing or locking up while connected to a GPS. While the development team looks into this, this article offers some advise and workarounds to the problem. This issue appears to be only affecting a small number of users but enough to be mo ...
6. Can maps be loaded to a Garmin GPS?
   Memory-Map branded maps do not work on a Garmin GPS (or Magellan, lowrance, etc.) These GPS units use proprietary formats and only accept mapping products specially made for the purpose. The Memory-Map software does connect to a Garmin for the transfer of tracks and waypoints but you cannot s ...
7. I have waypoints that won't delete.
   This article deals with removing waypoints that appear to be locked, but cannot be unlocked or deleted. Typically, waypoints attached to a route cannot be deleted or unlocked independent of the route. Occasionally, a condition occurs where a waypoint is no longer attached to a route, but it wil ...
8. Using the GPS Simulator
   This article explains use of the GPS simulator incorporated in the program. GPS SIMULATOR You want to see how the program works or demonstrate its features, but you do not have a GPS handy or you are in a location that does not enable ready access to satellite signals. Not to worry. The Memory ...
9. Memory-Map file extensions explained
   This article deals with the varios file types associated with Memory-Map. There are five major files associated with the Memory-Map program. They are: QCT/QC3 - These are the most important files you will use. They are the actual maps used by the program. The olders style maps will only have ...
10. Problems loading GPX files.
    This article deals with problems loading GPX files into Memory-Map and explains how to strip out the chararacture data tags found in some GPX files. GPX files are found in many different applications. Although they are gererally standardized, there are some differences in the constuction of var ...
11. Missing DLL file - "GDIPLUS.DLL was not found"
    Missing .dll file messages are usually a sign that something’s not quite right with the computer. In this case, the gdiplus.dll library is required for windows to operate. It is used by windows when communicating with your video card in order to display graphics on screen. If gdiplus.dll i ...