Is AQM file format proprietary?

[Jelf]

Can I make AQM files with my own code or is that file format proprietary?

I am a software developer and one of my projects is Gmap4 which is an enhanced Google map viewer which includes the ability to display user-specified ArcGIS and WMS tiles.

I am looking for an Android app that can can display offline some kind of georeferenced file that I can produce with my own code. The source tiles are already in the web mercator projection and of course my code knows the corner coordinates for the tiles.

AlpineQuest looks like a good choice for an Android app *if* the AQM file format is open source.

BTW, for an iOS app that has the feature I need I like Multiplans.

Joseph

[Psyberia-Support]

Hi and thanks for your interest in our application.
Yes the .AQM file format is open source, you can find the sources in the MOBAC sourceforge repository.
However the application now uses another default (improved) format, so it would be great if you could use this new format instead (but it's up to you). Sources are not included in MOBAC yet but I can send them to you on request (without any restriction of usage/distribution).
Best regards

[Jelf]

Hi and thanks for your interest in our application.
Yes the .AQM file format is open source, you can find the sources in the MOBAC sourceforge repository.
However the application now uses another default (improved) format, so it would be great if you could use this new format instead (but it's up to you). Sources are not included in MOBAC yet but I can send them to you on request (without any restriction of usage/distribution).
Best regards

Great!
Yes, please PM me the specs on the new file format.

Or use my contact page to send me email:
http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gmap4_contact.html

BTW, I learned about AlpineQuest from an announcement the USA USGS sent out about the webinar next week. I will be tuning in.

Joseph

[Yemble]

@jelf

I would argue that AQ is THE best mapping App on Android and very possibly THE best of all Android Apps... Great choice for your development

[Psyberia-Support]

Hi Jelf, I've just sent you an email.
And thanks Yemble!