Product DescriptionDeLorme's Mapping Topo USA maps offer a variety of controls, including traditional push-button zooming, which drills in/out while keeping the map exactly centered. See the terrain in vivid detail using the 3-D map views and controls. These realistic views also retain the various elements you add to your trails, MapNotes, GPS waypoints and Draw objects. The split-screen framework lets you see 2-D and 3-D maps side by side, with linked Draw tools that move and update in tandem. The 3-D software engine has been completely rebuilt for this new version. DeLorme employs several powerful search capabilities within the software. Add your own images, live Web URLs, and diagrams and documents to the maps. Embed photos and diagrams showing fleet personnel what they will find at each location. Embed URLs next to your important stops on the maps for easy access when additional information is needed or updated online. New in this version, this easy-to-use program lets you link your digital photographs to a GPS log so you can see exactly where you took a picture along your trip. This handy toolbar runs along the top of the interface and offers access to commonly needed options, including GPS settings, the Measure tool, MapShare and Routing functions. Provide Field Crews with a Whole New View System Requirements - Microsoft Windows XP or 2000 Service Pack 3 and higher, 128 MB RAM, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later, Intel Pentium III 600 MHz or higher processor, 700 MB free space, DVD-ROM Drive and 3D-capable video card with 32 MB VRAM
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Rating: - It may not be user-friendly, but it is good software
It's true that this software is not at all user-friendly. The interface is confusing and the help files are sparse. That being said, once you "master" it, it is well worth having. The maps contain excellent detail. You can use it to create custom routes that you can load onto your GPSr and get turn by turn directions. You can use Netlink to download even more detailed maps for $30/yr. It's probably the best value out there.
I guess what you need to decide is what is more important, ... Read More
Rating: - Just like from the store - but less expensive
The TOPO 7.0 National Edition was delivered much sooner than expected and when it was removed from the shipping container looked like I had brought it home from the store. This is the best way for me to purchase products. Saves gas, shopping crowds, and trying to find a parking place.
Rating: - Great software
I have been using Delorme TOPO for about 9 years and this is the best TOPO yet. The last version that I used was TOPO 4 which used separate CD's for various regions. TOPO 7 on the other hand has all of the U.S. on one DVD, which you can copy to memory. I was at first reluctant to buy it because I thought the DVD would have to be in the computer during use--not so. This is very thoughtful of Delorme.
TOPO 7 is especially useful with the Delorme PN-20 GPS which I also purchased (They come as ... Read More
Rating: - Some of the Worst Software Ever
I've been a computer consultant for over 20 years and therefore I've seen a lot of software I'm unfamiliar with at first. On most systems, I can figure out how to do the basics relatively quickly. But not on this software. Let me also add that I helped design and build custom navigation systems for the US Navy, The Coast Guard and even Special Forces units, so I am no stranger to navigational software. But Topo USA 7 defies all logic. There are endless hoops that you have jump through to upload a map to ... Read More
Rating: - Clunky interface
Although DeLorme Topo has the reputation as the best of its kind, I find it unyieldy and unusable. Its user interface in no way reflects standards established since Windows 98. Adding, editing, deleting waypoints is more of an adventure than actually being on the trail -- you never know the effect of any one tool, nor how perform simple edits. Worse, although the interface has two panels (one for a macro view, one for close out), zooming in or out inexplicably affects the other panel. Sorry, I find this ... Read More
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Software : Topo USA 7.0 National Edition
- Just like from the store - but less expensive
- Some of the Worst Software Ever