IntroductionWhat is Galileo Offline Maps?Galileo Offline Maps is a map browsing app you can use offline. It makes life easier, when traveling without any Internet connection, because you can use previously saved offline maps on your mobile iOS device. When planning your trip – just download the map of the country you are going to, mark it with waypoints and import the routes to follow them during a trip. About This ManualThis user manual is designed to help you get started as quickly as possible by introducing you to Galileo Offline Maps’ main features. For a quick start guide, please refer to the introduction tour, which is available within the app from the Help menu. Feel free to ask for further assistance or to report any problems you find at info@ or choose Contact Support option directly within the app settings. Launching the ApplicationWhen launching the Galileo application on your iOS device for the first time, you will see a message asking if it is OK for Galileo to access Location Services data. This is a standard request for permission that is generated by all programs that use location services.
Navigating the MapThere are standard and well known gestures such as tap, drag and pinch which are used to interact with the app.
To move the map, drag it with your finger in the direction you want to position the map:
To zoom in, use double tap or pinch your thumb and finger apart:
To zoom out, tap with two fingers or pinch your thumb and finger together:
Tip: to zoom in/out with only one finger, double-tap the map, hold the second tap and drag your finger up or down. To rotate the map, hold the map with two fingers and drag them simultaneously in a circular motion. A compass icon which you can tap to return the map to north-up view will appear:
Tip: to turn off map rotation with two fingers gesture, go to the app Hidden Settings. To zoom using on-map /- buttons, go to app Settings > Show Zoom Buttons to enable them. Interface OverviewApplication ModesLocation buttonThe app works in multiple modes depending on number of taps on Location button with the following sign
Tip: if your location cannot be determined precisely, a blue circle also appears around the location marker. The size of the circle depends on how accurately your location can be determined: the smaller the circle – the greater the accuracy. Tracking modeTo determine your current approximate location on the map and enable the tracking mode, tap once the Location button:
Once tracking mode is active, app tracks your position on map as you move. To exit the tracking mode, move the map. Driving modeTo enable the driving mode, double tap the Location button:
While in driving mode, the app will orient the map in the direction you are currently moving. If you stop moving, the map will be oriented by compass. Note: the accuracy of the compass can be affected by magnetic or environmental interference (e.g. the magnets in earbuds) and compass may need to be calibrated from time to time. When the device displays the calibration alert, tilt the screen to move the red ball around in a circle. Location servicesEvery time you see this icon Enable Location Services on your device and give your permission to Galileo app to determine your location in system Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Note: depending on your device and available services, Location Services uses a combination of cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS to determine your location. If you're not within a clear line of sight to GPS satellites, your device can determine your location using crowd-sourced Wi-Fi and cell tower locations or even iBeacons. Trip MonitorTrip monitor panel provides you all the necessary trip statistics while moving. If enabled, it will display such useful information as (from left to right):
While recording a GPS track it will additionally display (from left to right):
To hide trip monitor panel from map view, go to app Settings > Show Trip Monitor. Map SourcesTo switch to another map to display, select Map Source menu in app settings. There are 3 types of maps you can use within the app:
Vector mapVector map source is set by default. It uses data from OpenStreetMap. App visualise this data and display a map in readily comprehensible form. Note: vector and raster are the two basic data structures for storing maps. Vector map is a set of map features expressed by different types of geometry: points, lines and polygons. While raster map is represented by square images, therefore vector maps are smaller than raster maps. Plus, vector map works faster and it is simpler to update and maintain, whereas a raster image will have to be completely reproduced (e.g. when a new road is added). Read also: Settings for Vector Maps. Online raster mapsThere is a list of built-in raster map sources available online:
Caching is always enabled – the app saves all recently viewed map images in your cache and keeps them available for offline usage. To save maps, navigate to the area you are going to visit and zoom-in while you have access to the Internet. Note: map download speed can vary while using an online sources, and depends on the speed of your Internet connection and the speed of the server from where the map is downloaded. Read also: Settings for Raster Maps. Imported offline mapsApp supports maps in .sqlitedb and .mbtiles formats, previously created on computer and then imported into your iOS device. Such maps can be viewed offline even when your mobile device has no internet connection. Read also: Offline Maps Import. SettingsGalileo Offline Maps is available in a ready-to-use state and app settings should be considered as optional and more advanced way of using the app. Settings lets you configure app options, purchase additional features and manage geo data.
Read also: Hidden Settings. Vector Maps SettingsThis section describes the vector maps related settings within the app. Download Maps. Vector maps by countries are available and free for download within the app:
As OpenStreetMap data is constantly updated by thousands of volunteers around the world, map updates are available from time to time within the app. In Galileo app all vector map updates are free and distributed automatically. If there is an update for downloaded map, you will see Update button near the downloaded map name.
Font Size. You can configure Galileo to display all text on a vector map at a comfortable font size. To increase, decrease, or change the default font size, go to app Settings > Font and Languages.
Language. In some regions objects on the map in addition to local names have names in other languages. To set the preferred language, go to app Settings > Font and Languages.
Tip: It may be useful for multilingual countries, such as Belgium where Dutch, French and German share official language status. Map Features. In addition to the basic appearance settings, you can select the objects you wish to display on the vector map. Select only the objects that you want to display to keep the map tidy and uncluttered:
Raster Maps SettingsTo switch between the map sources and select the map which is the best one for you, go to Settings > Map Source. Map Refresh. To set how often to refresh cached map tiles, go to Settings > Cache Info. All tiles older than selected time will be downloaded while browsing online.
Cache Info. All loaded map tiles will be automatically saved to your device's storage and can be managed in Settings > Cache Info, so you can delete the tiles you no longer need if you want to free up storage space.
Read also: Custom Map Sources. Network ModeThis setting lets you configure how the app is allowed to connect to the network:
AppearanceThe following group of settings is used to configure how the main map looks. Show Trip Monitor. To hide trip monitor panel from the map view, turn off this option. Read also: Trip Monitor. Show Coordinates. To enable the real-time display of coordinates on the map, turn on this option. If enabled, crosshairs will appear in the center of the map and coordinates for the crosshairs will be beneath the map scale bar in selected format as well as the current zoom level:
Read also: Units Format. Show Zoom Buttons. To make visible zoom control buttons on the map, turn this option on. If enabled, plus and minus zoom buttons will appear on the map:
Read also: Navigating the Map. Show Bookmark Name. To make visible bookmark name on the map, turn this option on. If enabled, bookmark will change its view and the name of bookmark will appear:
Read also: Bookmarks. Screen Auto-Lock. Turn this option on if you want your device to lock the screen automatically after a specified period of time. Units and Coordinates FormatTo set the units system and coordinates format you would like to use within the Galileo Offline Maps, go to Settings > Units Format. Units system. The following units of measure for distance and speed are available to select from:
Coordinates format. In Galileo Offline Maps you can choose to represent your coordinates in any way you like. The coordinate format you select will be used to display all coordinates within the app. Here is an example of different coordinate formats for New York city follows:
Default StylesTo set a color for GPS tracks and category for bookmarks used by default, go to app Settings > Default Styles. Default track style. Selected style is a default line style for the newly recorded and imported GPS tracks: 1. By color:
2. By speed:
3. By altitude:
Default bookmark category. Selected category is a default icon for newly created and imported bookmarks.
SearchThe app lets you search within My Collections content as well as map OpenStreetMap.org data in both online and offline mode. To open the search screen, tap the Search results will be displayed on the map and in the list. Results are limited and no more than 30 records will be returned per search. Tap an any of the results in the list to open its entry. To reset search results, tap the If there are search results, the search icon will be changed to the It is also possible to narrow down your search using the following options:
Offline SearchPerforming an offline search in the following ways allows you to search places quick and easy:
Note: The app makes searching within the downloaded offline maps by default. If there are no results, you will be prompted to switch to online search mode. Search by category. There are predefined categories available on the screen for a quick search. Just tap the category icon (food, accommodation, etc) to list the matching results for a given category.
You can also narrow your search by entering keyword after the category name as shown below:
Search by name. Just start typing the name of the object you are looking for. As you type, you'll see a list of search results and suggestions.
Tip: It is not necessary to type punctuation or worry about capital letters, but the search will not recognize a misspelling. Coordinates search. If you know the exact coordinates of a location, you can simply enter them into the search field to locate it on the map.
Tip: You may enter the coordinates in any of the supported coordinate formats. Read also: Coordinates Format. Online SearchGalileo Offline Maps lets you search for an address, coordinates or POI while online. POI search. You can search over the places of interest by its type or name within the currently visible map area:
Address search. To find a location within the current visible map area, just type the street address:
Use house numbers where they have been defined:
To find a location while not within the current map area, use a full address, i.e. a set of address parts separated by commas in the following format: Street, City, Country:
Read also: Offline Search. FeaturesMeasuring DistanceTo measure the distance between two points as the crow flies, tap your starting and destination points with your fingers on the map and hold to trace the path. A dashed line will appear on the map between the two locations, and the estimated distance will then be displayed.
Importing KML/KMZ/GPX FilesYou can easily import KML/KMZ/GPX files into the Galileo Offline Maps app in several ways: from email, weblink or Dropbox. Note: the following tags are not currently supported for imported KML files: <MultiGeometry> and <Polygon>. Email. If you have a KML/KMZ/GPXX file that someone shared with you via email, you can view it in the Galileo Offline Maps app:
URL. In case you have a web link to the KML/KMZ/GPX file:
Dropbox. If you store your files in Dropbox, it also allows you to open KML/KMZ/GPX files on your iOS device:
Exporting GeodataGalileo allows you to export any of you geodata (bookmarks, tracks or whole collections) to files compatible with many other apps in several ways. Export data using File Sharing. Galileo supports File Sharing option that allows you to copy exported files from Galileo to your computer:
Exported file will appear in the Galileo's File Sharing section in iTunes. Read more: Getting Exported Files. Export to another application. When you need to transfer your Galileo geodata to another app installed on your device (e.g. Dropbox), follow these steps:
Send shared link. Geodata within the app can be shared as weblink which you can send to anyone over AirDrop, email, text message or social networks. People who click the link will get a preview of the geodata on the map. They will also have the option to download a copy of it as KML/GPX file.
GPS FilteringGalileo Offline Maps app supports GPS data filtering in Settings > GPS Filtering. Accuracy Threshold. Filter by the minimum accuracy at which the new points will be accepted. New points will be added to GPS track while recording if the accuracy is lower than selected (recommended value is 150 m).
Example: You are recording your GPS track while walking around your neighbourhood and you have entered a supermarket. Tall walls, roofs and other obstructions can block the signal from GPS satellites and the device cannot determine your location accurately enough. You may enable the accuracy filter to set the required accuracy and ignore inaccurate GPS data. If the received signal has lower than the required accuracy, that point will not be recorded in the track. Distance Threshold. Filter by the minimum distance travelled before a new point will be recorded. New points will be added to GPS track while recording if the distance between them is greater than selected (recommended value is 5 m).
Example: You are recording your GPS track while jogging, then you meet a friend and stop to talk to him. As the GPS sends location coordinates every second, too many points will be recorded on the same spot while you are talking, and the recorded track will take up more space. You may enable the distance filter to ignore GPS points if they are too close to each other. New points will start recording as you exceed the distance selected in the filter. Backing Up DataBacking up data is a great way to minimize accidental data loss and restore the most important geodata on your iOS device. Create backup. Tap Back Up My Collections button on Settings > Data Backup screen to backup the geodata within the app. Note: created backup only includes data from My Collections (bookmarks and GPS tracks), and it doesn't include downloaded and cached tiles. When the backup finished successfully, you'll see the name of the device along with the date and time the backup was created:
Save backup. Backups are stored on your device and will be removed automatically when the app is removed. To prevent data loss, we recommend to save your backups regularly.
Restore from a backup. There are several ways to restore your data from backup:
Important: restoring from backup will remove all current bookmarks and GPS tracks in My Collections. BookmarksThe Bookmarks feature, available as an in-app purchase, is a great way to keep your favourite places at your fingertips. Save places you want to go to or mark an interesting POI on the go that you could come back to later. Create new bookmark. Touch and hold on the map until the pop-up appears, then tap the Place bookmark:
View bookmark name. Tap the bookmark icon on the map. Tap it again to hide it:
Move the bookmark. Tap the bookmark icon and hold for a second, then drag the bookmark to where you want and drop it. Manage bookmark details. Tap the
Copy coordinates. Tap the coordinates to bring up the pop-up with available options to copy bookmark coordinates:
Show the direction to the bookmark. Tap the Bearing Line switch option to ON:
Note: The bearing line to only one bookmark can be displayed on the map at any given moment. View the bookmark on the map. Tap the Delete a bookmark. Scroll down the bookmark details screen and click the Delete button. Export a bookmark. Tap the Read more: Exporting Geodata. Tip: The best way to export several bookmarks at once is to save them in one collection and export the whole collection. GPS TracksGalileo Offline Maps lets you record your movements, view detailed statistics and export recorded GPS tracks in most common formats. Record GPS Track. Tap the REC button on the screen with the map. It changes dot color from gray to red. Tap the REC button again and the recording stops:
Tip: while a GPS track is being recorded, a numbered badge appears over the upper-right corner of an app icon on the Home screen: Note: to record GPS tracks in the background, make sure you have allowed the background activity for Galileo app in Settings > General > Background App Refresh. Manage track details. Tap the
View the track on the map. Tap the Delete a track. Scroll down the track details screen and click the Delete button. Export a track. Tap the Read more: Exporting Geodata. Tip: The best way to export several GPS tracks at once is to save them in one collection and export the collection. CollectionsCollections are groups of bookmarks and GPS tracks, like folders on your desktop. Organising items into collections makes it easy to keep your travel itineraries separate from each other. My Collections List
Expand & сollapse the collection in list. Use a single tap on the collection in the list. Once a collection is expanded, you are able to view its content just below the folder.
Sort data in the list. You can easily sort collections and its content by date created, distance and file name in the list:
Search in the list. Tap the search field to reveal the onscreen keyboard and start typing. The list will dynamically display collections containing items that match your search criteria as you type. Delete in the list. Swipe your finger horizontally across the collection, bookmark or track name you want to delete in My Collections list, then tap the Delete button. Show/hide item from list. Tap the item name in My Collections list, the text font color changes from black to gray: black – for visible, gray – for hidden items. Tap again to show the track or bookmark on the map.
Collections DetailsCreate new collection. You might want to create new collections for an individual trip, country, city or certain set of POIs. To add a new collection tap the Manage collection details. Tap the
Show & hide the collection from map. To keep maps uncluttered and easy to use, you may choose what to show on the map at any given moment. To hide or show a whole collection at once (in addition to being able to show or hide each individual item in list), go to the collection details screen and tap the cell with the number of bookmarks and tracks currently displayed on the map — a pop-up appears allowing you to Show all or Hide all.
View the collection on the map. Tap the Delete a collection. Scroll down the collection details screen and click the Delete button. Export a collection. Tap the Read more : Exporting Geodata. Tips and Tricks and TroubleshootingIn this section, we will go over some of advanced features as they pertain to specific areas of the using the app: Custom Map SourcesIn addition to built-in online raster maps, Galileo Offline Maps also supports custom online maps. You can add any map source you like using a special XML file that contains description of map provider. Simple custom map sources. The following example shows how the XML file for OpenStreetMap source may be defined: <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?> Custom multi-layer map sources. Map sources which consist of two or more layers can be defined, similar to single-layer custom map sources. The following example shows how the XML file for OpenSeaMap hybrid source may be defined: <?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?> The most important tags of this definition are described below: <name> – the name of the map source, <url> – the path for the tiles of the map source with the specific placeholders in curly brackets:
<serverParts> – a space-separated list of parts that replace the {$serverpart} in <url> tag.
<retina> – tag for defining the size of Retina map tiles:
How to add. There are several ways to add custom online map source to the app:
As a result, the new map source will appear in Map Source list. Troubleshooting. Sometimes you can see empty map areas (tiles), with the following warning messages on the map:
Offline Maps ImportFeature, available as an in-app purchase, allows you to import previously created custom offline maps in .sqlitedb or .mbtiles format. Creating an offline map. The main idea is to create an offline map for the desired area in advance with one of the following tools on your computer using one of the following tools:
Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC) – is free software that allows you to download maps from numerous map sources, and save them in the .sqlitedb format used by Galileo Offline Maps. This tool is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Reference: to learn how to create offline maps in .sqlitedb format, please refer to the MOBAC manual. TileMill (by MapBox) – is a desktop application for cartographers to quickly and easily design and create stunning offline maps in the .mbtiles format supported by Galileo Offline Maps. It is completely compatible with Mac OS X, Windows and Ubuntu. Reference: to learn how to create offline maps in .mbtiles format, please refer to the TileMill manual. SAS.Planet – is a program designed for viewing and downloading high-resolution satellite imagery and conventional maps in .sqlitedb format. Reference: to learn how to create offline maps in .sqlitedb format, please refer to the SAS.Planet manual. Importing offline maps. Once you have created an offline map, you should upload it to your device. There are two ways to import an offline map into your device: via iTunes or Dropbox. Importing using iTunes Connect your device to your computer, launch the iTunes application and perform these steps:
Importing with Dropbox. In addition to iTunes sync, there is another handy way to upload your offline maps into the Galileo Offline Maps, if you are a Dropbox user:
Using offline maps. Go to Map Source in app settings and select the imported map name in the list and back to the map view. If you are not over the area with offline map, tap the green arrow indicating the direction to the offline map. Zoom in to see a detailed view of your offline map. Troubleshooting. Sometimes you can see empty map areas, with the following warning messages on the map: 'Tile is not in your offline map. Please add more layers.' – this means that there are no map tiles on the current zoom level in your offline map. You have probably imported insufficiently detailed levels, so when you zoom in there are no downloaded tiles for that level. Getting Exported FilesIn order to access the exported collection, bookmark or GPS track:
Hidden SettingsHidden settings are tweaks which have been developed to adapt the behaviour and appearance of the application to your specific way of use. To access them, just go to the system Settings, scroll down and find the Galileo in the app list. The following additional settings are available for Galileo:
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