Map detail problem on V8

Discussion in 'Mapping & Navigation' started by mvg2, Jun 20, 2009.

  1. mvg2

    mvg2 Been here awhile

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    Doing a little last minute planning for my trip tomorrow and mapsource is being a pain in my ass. When viewing mapsource (regardless of zoom and detail level) it will not let me see local roads. However, the little mini-map up there shows me the local roads.

    I swear i used to be able to see them before. So what's the deal? Anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks!
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  2. mcnut

    mcnut Long timer Supporter

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    What version of MapSource?
    Is the map you want to use (City Nav v8 ??) showing in the "Map" drop-down menu box, upper left?
    Do you have the the "Detail Setting" set to 'Highest" in the "Detail" drop-down menu box?

    Sounds like you are seeing just the base map or have the detail setting set low.

    Bruce
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  3. mvg2

    mvg2 Been here awhile

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    Yup. You're pretty much right. Just had to let the "show map detail" load up on my archaic laptop. Thanks!
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  4. 9Dave

    9Dave Bazinga!

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    Check your zoom and detail levels.

    Then try Ctrl+G, you may have turned detail off altogether
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  5. mcnut

    mcnut Long timer Supporter

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    Forgot about the "Hide Map Detail" option. Good call Dave! Glad you found it. On slower puters I used the do the same thing....turn off the detail while panning or zomed out.

    I have a friend who is not very computer or GPS savvy call twice now with the same problem....MapSource map was blank/blue. Turns out sometimes it will open with the position being the middle of the Pacific Ocean!

    Bruce
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