RouteBuddy Ltd

Download and Install RouteBuddy

Download the RouteBuddy Application

You can download the free version of the RouteBuddy Application either directly from the web site or from the link sent to you within your “Thanks for your Purchase” email. Please refer to the RouteBuddy Page off the website and click on the appropriate download link for Windows or Mac.

Install the RouteBuddy Application

Depending on whether you are using Mac or Windows, the download will have a file with the extension of .dmg (for Mac) or .exe (for Windows). Double click and follow the installation instructions on the screen.

Note: If you already have RouteBuddy installed and you have been advised of a version update, once you initiate the update the new version will automatically be installed.

If you have purchased the RouteBuddy Application, be sure to store a backup copy of the downloaded .dmg or .exe file and also the details of your user name and license code as sent to you in your RouteBuddy license email.

Changing the Installation Location

If you decide to change the default installation location of the software please refer to the RouteBuddy Files section of the manual to ensure that Maps are also installed in the correct location for access by the RouteBuddy program.

Start using RouteBuddy

To start using RouteBuddy look in your Applications (Mac) or Program (Windows) folder where you will see the RouteBuddy application.
On start up, a RouteBuddy icon showing progress appears in the centre of your screen and you will then be greeted by the RouteBuddy welcome screen.

This gives you the option to either "Continue" and try the free version of RouteBuddy, or to "Buy Now" by accessing the RouteBuddy Store

What you can do with you free version of RouteBuddy?

The features of the RouteBuddy Application are detailed on the RouteBuddy page of the website.
You can do a lot with the free version, there are three small demo maps of Santa Fe (Road), Afan Valley (Ordnance Survey GB 1:25k) and Yosemite Valley (USGS Topo 1:24k).
We are limited by the data suppliers as to how much free data we can give but each of these maps will enable you to test out RouteBuddy features.
All RouteBuddy digital map products can be used in the free version.

Try connecting your device via USB or Bluetooth to RouteBuddy and see if it is recognised. If it doesn't actually name it but is clearly communicating with it you will be given the option to register it so that it is recognised and named the next time you connect.

If you have already purchased the RouteBuddy Application

Follow the instructions sent to you in your RouteBuddy licence email or go to the Licensing section of this guide.