
HandMap
=======

Author: Scott Powell (Email: scottpowell@kagi.com)
Version: 1.1 (DemoWare)
Date: 22/12/1997

Installation Notes
------------------

  Simply use 'instapp' to install the 'map.prc' and 'data.pdb' files
  onto your pilot.

  NOTE:  Delete your previous installation of HandMap before installing
         this version.


Instructions & Guide
--------------------

  This program is a demo of an electronic street directory. You can zoom
  in and out and pan around looking at the map of the city installed. You can
  search for features, usually street names.

  Use the hardware 'up' and 'down' buttons to zoom in and out. Tap on
  the 'mode' control at the bottom to set the mode of operation.

  When in 'Normal' mode:

      A tap on the map identifies the object being tapped (if any)
      and displays it in the box below (the object selected will
      also flash on and off).

      Also, when dragging the pen around the object you are over
      will be identified in a floating window.

      Tapping on the tabs on the left, right, top & bottom edges of the
      map scroll the map around in that direction.

  When in 'Calc Dist' mode:  (not yet implemented)

      This is used to calculate an straight line distance (in Kilometers)
      from one point to another. Just place the pen at the start point
      and drag the pen around to see the straight line distance.


  The magnifying glass button pops up a 'search' dialog. Just
  start typing the name of the street or feature you are looking for
  and the list below will show matching objects. Simply tap on
  a list item and the map will move to where that object is (and
  make the object flash on and off).

  The 'tool' button is for various options which you can set.


Map Modules
-----------

  Map modules should be ready for purchasing in January. Initially
  the only areas available will be East coast American cities.

  If you are involved in the licensing of map data in your respective
  geography I'd be interested in discussing licensing of such data for
  this product.

  Please Email me (at above address) if you have any comments or suggestions.


Revision History
----------------

 22/12/1997  1.1  New data module, Napa CA (shows greater capacity handling).
                  Much faster rendering.
                  Better feature name querying with pen tap & drag.
 17/11/1997  1.0  Renamed to HandMap.
                  Some features changed, eg. scroll tabs added.
 03/11/1997  1.0  Initial release


Credits
-------

  thanks to:
     - John J. Lehett        for the GNU 'C' port.
     - Wes Cherry            for 'PILRC'


Standard Disclaimer Stuff
-------------------------

  This program is freeware, and without guarantee of merchantability. I
  take no responsibility in any loss of data or productivity in case of
  operating failures.


Copyright (C) 1997, Evolutionary Systems Pty Ltd.
