We have reviewed several applications like Google Map Buddy, Offline Maps or Google Map Saver in the past that allowed the user to download Google Maps so that the maps can be viewed offline. GmapCatcher is another offline maps viewer that supports not only Google Maps but also Cloud Made and Open Street Map.
The basic interface makes it easy to display a specific map in the application which can then be downloaded. It is possible to either use the initial map to zoom to the location in the world map or to enter a location in the form at the top. The program will automatically zoom to that location then. Users need to make sure to uncheck the offline checkbox first so that new map tiles can be downloaded from the Internet.
The mouse can be used to scroll around on the map. It is also possible to use the slider on the left or to right-click and select the zoom in or out option to change the zoom level of the map.
The map view can be changed from map to satellite and terrain. A click on the Download button will display the download option where the user can fine tune the latitude, longitude, area width and height as well as the minimum and maximum zoom level.
The maps are then downloaded to the local computer system so that they become available in offline viewing mode.
The settings of the Google Maps offline viewer can be used to change various parameters of the program including the download directory for map tiles, the window size of the application, edit locations to access them easier, place markers or enable GPS mode.
GMapCatcher is available for Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems. The software can be downloaded from the Google Code page. (via Blogs DNA)
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