[Talk-us] FW: Whole world files

[F Hillhouse Jr]

> > > Greetings,
> > >
> > > I just joined this list. I looking forward to learning more
> > about what
> > > is going on and providing help somewhere in the future.
> > >
> > > In the meantime, I found files for the whole world and also
> > for some
> > > limited areas. What I was looking for was files
> > specifically for the
> > > USA. I was thinking along the lines of grid squares, like
> > FN43 (maidenhead).
> > >
> > > Does anyone know if these subsets might be available?
> > >
> > > As a follow up, if I downloaded a world file and unzipped 
> it, would 
> > > the directories and files be in the "slippy" format?
> > >
> > > Downloading the entire world is pretty much pointless for
> > me since I
> > > spend my time in the 6 states of New England (ME, NH, VT,
> > MA, RI, CT).
> > >
> > > Thank you for considering my questions!
> > 
> > Hi Fred, and welcome.
> > 
> > There are subsets that we call 'extracts' of the planet 
> file available 
> > for smaller areas of interest.  Some tips and background here.
> > http://weait.com/content/openstreetmap-extracts
> > http://weait.com/content/combine-openstreetmap-extracts
> > 
> > When you download the planet, or extracts, they are usually 
> in OSM's 
> > xml format.  So, no, not images for a slippy map.
> > Other formats are available, like pre-built files for Garmin GPS 
> > receivers, and others.
> > 
> > So, welcome again and enjoy.
> > 
> 
> Hi Richard,
> 
> After reading through the different pages available there, I 
> am still clueless of a direction to go..
> 
> I will tell you a bit about the application I am using and 
> maybe another clue from you may help.
> 
> The application (APRSIS32) that I am uses the OSM tiles for 
> display. As I move the map about, tiles are grabbed it they 
> are not local. I would guess you are very familiar with these 
> 256x256 tiles.
> 
> I have been retrieving tiles using two methods; move the map 
> manually and let the application grab them or moving the map 
> via a GPS simulator. The first method is tedious and I have 
> to move to each zoom level to get appropriate tiles. The 
> second, I create a file of the path to follow. This is not 
> too bad since it can run unattended. I do have to run for 
> each zoom level.
> 
> What would you suggest?
> 
> Thanks!
> Fred
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