GMS On-Line

Here are some on-line resources regarding GMS:

Here is a quick Step by Step Tutorial:

  1. Give a Point of Interest (POI). Here are some examples:
  2. Choose the desired resolution.
  3. Choose the Zoom Factor if necessary, otherwise you could jump on step 6.
  4. Choose the Map output type if necessary, otherwise you could jump on step 6.
  5. Insert the coordinates if necessary, otherwise you could jump on step 6.
  6. You are ready to access the Google servers for the maps so, please press GO!
  7. The depicted Globe has two functions. It presents the status of the map download and gives you access to the About box.
  8. You can save the map in the specified format (9) after the map finished downloading
  9. Before saving the map consider adjusting the output resolution.
  10. Use the embedded Google Maps controls to adjust and navigate the map, once you pressed the GO! button
  11. Observe the status bar from time to time

Here is a list of common problems and some solutions: