OpenOrienteering Mapper0.8.4

With the help of technology, every corner of the world is mapped and navigation considerably improved. However, for remote areas or large resorts it is still a good idea to keep a map around. These can be created using various applications such as OpenOrienteering Mapper which lets you design a custom map using available symbols.

Draw a map and never get lost

If you are familiar with even basic drawing tools, then you have no problem accommodating with this application. Most of the interface is taken up by a workspace, with zoom options offering a better view.The mouse is your main tool, because you mostly spend time setting points and drawing lines to define areas and places. Any desired shape can be obtained, with additional tools for correction and further editing points and edges in case a mistake is made.

A large symbol database to use

One of the biggest disappointments is that you are not able to load any other kind of file other than the application specific format. It could have come in handy to be able to carefully modify an overhead view of a specific location.A side panel is home to a considerable amount of symbols you can use to carefully define elements found on the map. These range from lines of different shapes and size to definable areas with various meanings.You are also able to add custom symbols, in case those provided don't suffice or are irrelevant. Unfortunately, there is no implemented option that allows you to have a legend displayed on the end result, leaving you to manually create one, which can be a time-consuming process.

In conclusion

Taking everything into consideration, we can say that OpenOrienteering Mapper is an easy and modern method of creating a map. Features are kept simple, giving you free will to design as you see fit. It's not the best of its kind, with certain limitations having you spend time developing an alternative, but overall, you can squeeze a good result out of it.