[Paddlewise] Topo USA 5.0

From: Evan Dallas <evand_at_pensionresourcegroup.com>
Date: Fri, 13 May 2005 10:07:59 -0700
Steve Cramer <cramersec_at_charter.net> wrote:

 >>>>Has anybody used this program?
[snips]
And in case you're wondering, there's nothing about this is the docs,
and no tech support number I could find.<<<<

Steve -- I'm not sure how to answer your question, but there is a number 
where you can reach tech support via 800 962 1643.  As I recall, the way 
it works is you leave them a message then they call you back (which for 
me is preferable to waiting on hold for half an hour or more).  You can 
also try their web site (http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/topo/), 
where they have a support page with semi-decent info.  I had problems 
installing their 3-D overlay (although I'm only using version 4.0) and 
ended up communicating with them via email, but eventually got my 
questions answered. 

By the way, I've found their maps of inland waters pretty useful for 
kayaking (although not as good as a chart, but lots cheaper!), where I 
zoom in on the area I want to print, then print it on their waterproof 
paper.  The waterproof paper is great!  It feels mostly like plastic, 
except that you can easily print on it and it is nearly impossible to 
tear.  So I'll print out a map for the area I'm paddling and just slip 
it under the bungy cords -- no waterproof case or anything.

Evan Dallas
Woodinville, Washington
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