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Using Atlas Server

Copying your map from your computer to your device using the Atlas built-in server to connect via wifi.

This process can be used to:
  • Copy the map folder (file extn .rbmap) from the iso map file to the Maps file on Atlas
  • Copy or remove gpx and kml files to/from the Import and Export files as required (see the section titled Accessing Atlas folders in Using Atlas and Solo section of this manual).

Webdav update

Before proceeding, we recommend you install the latest WebDAV update from Microsoft:

KB907306: Software Update for Web Folders

We recommend that you also run Windows Update, to receive the latest updates from Microsoft.

RouteBuddy Atlas contains a built-in file server to transfer maps and data from your Mac or PC.

Please note: RouteBuddy Solo apps also contain the built-in file server but this is only for the import and export of data such as waypoints, routes and tracks. Maps cannot be imported or exported to/from the Solo apps.

To access the built-in file Server:

  • Activate Atlas and, once you are at the Maps list, you will see an icon on the bottom r.h.s of the Atlas window which looks like a cog wheel.
  • Touch this icon to enter the Settings window:

Atlas Settings

  • Activate the built-in file server by switching it to “ON” and you will be presented with an URL which has been given to your device by your wi-fi router.
  • The server URL looks like this: http://192.168.1.101:8080 (please note that it is the URL showing on your phone you use and not the URL shown in this manual!)
  • You now need to connect to this server from your computer.

Connecting from Windows XP

1. Select My Network Places from the Start menu.

If this item is not listed, select My Computer then enter My Network Places into the Address bar.

Xp Connect

2. Run the Add Network Place wizard, then select Next.

3. Select Choose another network location, then select Next.

4. Enter the server URL as shown on the iOS device into the Internet or network address field.

5. Enter a name for the connection, then select Next.

6. Enable Open this network place when I click Finish, then select Finish.

Once connected, Explorer will display the server volume under Web Folders.

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Connecting from Windows Vista

We recommend that you also run Windows Update, to receive the latest updates from Microsoft, and ensure that Service pack 2 for Windows Vista is installed.

1. Select Computer from the Start menu.

2. Select the Map Nework Drive toolbar button.

Follow steps 4, 5 and 6 as per "Connecting from Windows XP" above

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Connecting from Win 7

  1. Select Computer from the Start menu.
  2. Select the Map Nework Drive toolbar button.
  3. Follow steps 4, 5 and 6 as per "Connecting from Windows XP" above

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Copying the .rbmap file from your computer to your device

  1. By following the instructions to Open the iso file you will have a window on your desktop showing the contents of the .iso file:
    EULA.html, html, Read Me.html, yourmapname.rbmap
  2. Once the iPhone/iPod/iPad touch has been linked to your computer via the built-in server, another window will open on your desktop containing five folders:
  • Caches
  • Export
  • Import
  • Maps
  • Settings

Iso Contents

Now you are ready to copy the .rbmap folder from the .iso file to the Maps folder within Atlas on the iPhone/iPod/iPad touch. Simply drag and drop the whole .rbmap folder onto the Maps folder in Atlas.

Depending on the size of the map it may take a while to copy but once the map is on your phone and all you need to do is license it.

Copying gpx and kml files to/from Atlas and Solo apps

The above principles can be applied for copying gpx and kml files to and from Atlas and Solo apps

Please note: Diskaid is a third party application and could therefore be subject to changes outside of our control.

Troubleshooting

When copying large files, we suggest you plug in your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad touch to its charger, position it close to the router and make sure it shows full strength for the Wi-Fi network. To get the best transfer speeds you may find it useful to plug in your computer via ethernet and not use other network intensive applications or any other equipment using the Wi-Fi at the same time as your transfer.

Using Windows network services to connect to the iPhone/iPod touch/iPad can sometimes cause issues with the copy of files, mainly the larger files over 100MB. The copy fails and only part of the Map has copied across.

If you answer a phone call or quit the application during a transfer, the transfer will be aborted, so for large file transfers you should plan to leave the phone plugged in and unused until the transfer completes.

There have been rare instances where some users have trouble connecting their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad via Wi-Fi. There are a number of Forums on this and so far there is no clear reason why this occurs and Apple do not seem to have been able to enlighten anyone. We suggest you re-start your router, reset your networks settings on your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad and try again.

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If the server can not be contacted, please check that:

  • Your phone is connected via Wi-Fi to your local network.
  • RouteBuddy Atlas is running, and its server has been activated.
  • The server URL has been entered correctly into the web browser.
  • Port 8080 has not been blocked by a firewall or router.