Digital mapping – an introduction
When I read the words ‘digital maps for the outdoor enthusiast’ contradictory images enter my mind – the hills and mountains
that I love on one side and images of complicated computers and devices on the other. But please, if
you suffer the same ailment as I do, don’t be put of!
From my experience at Anquet over the last eight years, I generally see Anquet users finding their own level of use. However, I hope by giving
you a quick overview, you might see how you could benefit from Anquet Maps
The replacement paper map
With Anquet, it’s easy to find a location by grid reference or place name search and then instantly
display the relevant map on the screen. Press the print button and you have your own personalised
map, which looks exactly like its paper equivalent. You can also print the map at any scale you choose,
which is a real advantage over standard paper maps if your eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be!
It’s this ease of access and the ability to print the map whenever you need it that wins so many users
to the Anquet system. For some users, this is all they ever do with Anquet and, matched up with the
trusty compass, it’s a perfect place to stop for many.
However, most new users progress to plotting their own routes with Anquet. It’s so simple to do
with just a few clicks of the mouse, and yet brings many advantages. Once a route has been drawn,
you can easily view such items as length, estimated time and height ascent.
The GPS user
A common question to Anquet support is ‘Which GPS do you recommend?’ It’s a common progression for many once they have started
to use digital mapping. You can quickly save your route from Anquet to a GPS unit to aid in navigation, and then review your Hansel and Gretel
breadcrumb GPS trail in Anquet when you return home. Anquet is the perfect partner for the modern outdoors GPS unit.
The pocket Anquet user
This is the exciting end of the technology, allowing users to take their maps and routes into the field on
the latest generation of Microsoft enabled Smart-phones and Pocket PCs. Watching your position
move on an OS map as you walk really does make your own navigation so much easier.
Graham Hughes, Managing Director,
Anquet Technology, February 2009.