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Download the Avenza Maps App: iOS and Android

An overview of Avenza Maps features

App Layout

Additional options for iOS users and for Android users - this is where you will find the option to Check for Map Updates as well as to access the app Settings for our Android users.

Learn more about Getting Maps from the Avenza Maps Map Store

to Import a Map

• Get a map from the store
• Request a map
• QR Code
• From Dropbox
• From Storage Locations
• URL
• Email
• Supported formats

Creating Map Features – Adding a Placemark

For more information about attribute schemas, visit this article located in the Advanced Data Collection section of the Avenza Maps Help.

Creating Map Features - Attribute Schema

View the following tutorials on the Avenza Maps website to learn more about working with an attribute schema.

• Creating an Attribute Schema
• Exporting an Attribute Schema
• Importing an Attribute Schema
• Using Attribute Schemas

Draw and Measure Features

View the following tutorials on the Avenza Maps website to learn how to use this tool.

• Accessing the Draw and Measure Tool
• Drawing and Measuring a Line
• Drawing and Measuring an Area
• Drawing and Measuring a Circle
• Drawing Using Point-By-Point, or Course and Distance
• Changing Settings

Managing Map Layers

The Layers Tab. From the Layers tab, users can easily manage their layers and map features through the following actions users and see and do including:

• View what map a layer is linked to
• View what types of features a layer contains
• View the number of features a layer contains
• Search layers/map features
• Add a layer
• Import layers (option to link with map(s) on import, or just import)
• Export select layers based on the visibility
• Export all layers at once
• Edit layer information
• Edit map feature information
• Move layers/features

Import Map Feature Layers

• Import as Geofences - Allows you to automatically create geofences on the features imported.  For more information see the article available here.

Other Useful Tips and Tricks:

Location Tools. Visit the Avenza Maps tutorial website to learn more about this and other location tools.

Connecting to an External GPS Device. Visit the Avenza Maps tutorial website to learn more about how to connect an external GPS to Avenza Maps.

Avenza Map Settings. Visit the Avenza Maps tutorial website to learn more about how to change these settings.

Additional Resources

Check out these helpful resources created by the Avenza Maps team.

• Avenza Quick Guide & Field Guide PDFs
• YouTube Channel
• Forums and Blog Resources
• Training and Webinar Opportunities

Before You Start:

Download the free Avenza Maps app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. https://store.avenza.com/pages/app-features

Visit the Avenza Maps website for more information and check out an overview of Avenza Maps features

Important! Save the CT Trail Finder Data Schema KML file to your device (CT_Trailfinder_AvenzaSchema.kml)

Read the tutorial and watch the Trail Finder data schema how-to video. It moves quickly so use the pause button when you need to!

BONUS: CLEAR Webinar: "Mapping for CT Trail Finder with Avenza Maps"

Visit the CT Trail Finder website

Pointers - Some thing to know and remember

The Avenza Maps team has created a great library of resources to help users. Be sure to check them out: https://support.avenzamaps.com/hc/en-us