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AMAP4DS is a simple, fast and easy to use map viewer for the Nintendo DS.
AMAP4DS is a simple, fast and easy to use map viewer for the Nintendo DS.
It is first designed for metro and bus maps. It is not distributed alone but always with a hight quality specific map. You can find free several maps downloads. If you wish to add your own map to AMAP4DS, download the AMAP4DS-Open-Source package and read the tutorial included.  
It is first designed for metro and bus maps. It is not distributed alone but always with a hight quality specific map. You can find free several maps downloads. If you wish to add your own map to AMAP4DS, download the AMAP4DS-Open-Source package and read the tutorial included.  


==Features==
==Features==
*5 zoom levels
* 5 zoom levels.
*Very large map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels
* Very large map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels.
*Range of pre-made maps
* Range of pre-made maps.
*Roll your own maps with full source available  
* Roll your own maps with full source available.


==Installation==
==Installation==
#Download the maps you want from [http://www.andreani.net/ds/amap4ds.htm here]
Download the maps you want from [http://www.andreani.net/ds/amap4ds.htm here].
#Extract the .nds file to the apps folder of your DS-X
 
#Run from the DS-X apps menu
Extract the .nds file to the apps folder of your DS-X.
 
Run from the DS-X apps menu.


==User guide==
==User guide==
G6 Lite users:  
'''G6 Lite users:'''
:Run AMAP4DS using the "add header" command, not the "run" command.
* Run AMAP4DS using the add header command, not the run command.


M3, M3 SD users:  
'''M3, M3 SD users:'''
:Be sure to have the latest M3 firmware (v29 or more to download here: http://www.m3adapter.com/Download.htm)
* Be sure to have the latest M3 firmware (v29 or more to download [http://www.m3adapter.com/Download.htm here]).
:Use the "ds.gba" AMAP4DS file
* Use the ds.gba AMAP4DS file.
:Press twice the "A" button to run AMAP4DS (like any NDS game)
* Press twice the A button to run AMAP4DS (like any NDS game).


SuperCard users:
'''SuperCard users:'''
:Use "sc.nds" file and press the "A" button.
* Use sc.nds file and press the A button.
:If you have 2 white screens, try again. Sometimes it will run after several tries.
* If you have 2 white screens, try again. Sometimes it will run after several tries.


==Controls==
==Controls==
Stylus/D-pad - scroll the map  
Stylus/D-pad - Scroll the map  


"Plus" icons or A/X/L + Up - zoom in
Plus icons or A/X/L+Up - Zoom in


"Minus" icons or Y/B/L +Down - zoom out
Minus icons or Y/B/L+Down - Zoom out


"Black box" icon or Select - setting distance between the two screens  
Black box icon or Select - Setting distance between the two screens  


"?" icon or Start - show credits  
? icon or Start - Show credits  


==Compatibility==
==Compatibility==
Works on: Flashed DS Lite + SuperCard Micro SD + 1.0GB SanDisk UltraII memory card
Works on:  
:DS Lite + Superkey 2 + SuperCard Micro SD
 
:Ds Lite + SuperCard + mini SD Kingston 2GB
Flashed DS Lite + SuperCard Micro SD + 1.0GB SanDisk UltraII memory card <br>
:DS Lite (flashme v7) + M3 SD
DS Lite + Superkey 2 + SuperCard Micro SD <br>
:DS + M3 Lite
Ds Lite + SuperCard + mini SD Kingston 2GB <br>
:DS Lite + M3 Lite SD
DS Lite (flashme v7) + M3 SD <br>
:DS Lite + M3 Lite + Flashme Stealth
DS + M3 Lite <br>
:DS Lite + G6 Lite + Passcard 3
DS Lite + M3 Lite SD <br>
DS Lite + M3 Lite + Flashme Stealth <br>
DS Lite + G6 Lite + Passcard 3 <br>


==Changelog==
==Changelog==
'''.2 (23 may 2007)'''
'''v3.2 23 may 2007'''
*Bug fixed: "some homebrew made with the PAlib library do not function properly, leading to loss of touchscreen use, sound and/or choppy graphics. As a result, these homebrews can be unplayable due to lack of proper controls. This has been fixed with PAlib 070206 for devkitPro r20 however not all projects have been updated for these new releases."
* Bug fixed: some homebrew made with the PAlib library do not function properly, leading to loss of touchscreen use, sound and/or choppy graphics. As a result, these homebrews can be unplayable due to lack of proper controls. This has been fixed with PAlib 070206 for devkitPro r20 however not all projects have been updated for these new releases.
The AMAP4DS V3.2 should work fine on M3 Simply cartridge now
* The AMAP4DS V3.2 should work fine on M3 Simply cartridge now
Now works with stylus on M3/R4.
* Now works with stylus on M3/R4.
'''V3.1 (15 Nov 2006)'''
'''V3.1 15 Nov 2006'''
*AMAP4DS logo now appears in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc.)
* AMAP4DS logo now appears in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc).
*Correct AMAP4DS map name, author name and website name appear in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc.)
* Correct AMAP4DS map name, author name and website name appear in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc).
'''V3.0 (26 Oct 2006 - Major update)'''
'''V3.0 26 Oct 2006 - Major update'''
*One more zoom level (5 zoom levels available)
* One more zoom level (5 zoom levels available).
*Larger map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels
* Larger map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels.
*New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Down => Zoom "-"
* New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Down => Zoom "-".
*New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Up => Zoom "+"
* New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Up => Zoom "+" (You can now scroll the map using righ hand Stylus, and zoom the map holding "L" + Pad up/Down. AMAP4DS can now be used the same way by left-handed or right-handed people).
(You can now scroll the map using righ hand Stylus, and zoom the map holding "L" + Pad up/Down. AMAP4DS can now be used the same way by left-handed or right-handed people)
'''V2.1 14 Oct 2006'''
'''V2.1 (14 Oct 2006)'''
* The debug-mode has been removed for better reliablility.
*The debug-mode has been removed for better reliablility
* The unused PA_OutputText() functions have been removed.
*The unused PA_OutputText() functions have been removed
* The "A" button does a Zoom "+", the "Y" button does a Zoom "-".
*The "A" button does a Zoom "+", the "Y" button does a Zoom "-"
'''V2.0 10 Oct 2006 - Major update'''
'''V2.0 (10 Oct 2006 - Major update)'''
* New name for the application: "AMAP4DS", following by the city map name.
*New name for the application: "AMAP4DS", following by the city map name
* Larger map (1024 x 1024 max).
*Larger map (1024 x 1024 max)
* Better map design.
*Better map design
* 4 zoom levels (new "low" zoom level with upper screen magnification - "Thumbnail" mode).
*4 zoom levels (new "low" zoom level with upper screen magnification - "Thumbnail" mode)
* Zooms are now centered to bottom DS center screen.
*Zooms are now centered to bottom DS center screen
* "Screen Space" icon. You can choose the distance between the two screens: You choose between 0 pixels (no hidden part between the two screens) or 96 pixels (real hidden part between the two screens).
*"Screen Space" icon. You can choose the distance between the two screens: You choose between 0 pixels (no hidden part between the two screens) or 96 pixels (real hidden part between the two screens)
* Proportional scrolling. Slow scrolling for slow Stylus move (map moves at the Stylus speed), fast scrolling for fast Stylus move (map moves twice the Stylus speed).
*Proportional scrolling. Slow scrolling for slow Stylus move (map moves at the Stylus speed), fast scrolling for fast Stylus move (map moves twice the Stylus speed).
* "Zoom indicators" icons to zoom and to display actual zoom level.
*"Zoom indicators" icons to zoom and to display actual zoom level
* Filters to avoid abnormal stylus jumps.
*Filters to avoid abnormal stylus jumps
* Filters to stabilize horizontal and vertical scrollings.
*Filters to stabilize horizontal and vertical scrollings
* Better global ergonomy.
*Better global ergonomy
* Economy mode: Switch off the screen lights and pause mode when you close the DS without switching it off (first step to bio-softwares).
*Economy mode: Switch off the screen lights and pause mode when you close the DS without switching it off (first step to bio-softwares :-)
'''V1.0 (01 Oct 2006)'''
'''V1.0 (01 Oct 2006)'''
*Scrolling and zoom functions
* Scrolling and zoom functions.
*3 zoom levels
* 3 zoom levels.


[[Category:Homebrew applications]]
<br>
[[Category:DS homebrew applications]]
[[Category:Other DS applications]]

Revision as of 04:33, 23 Mayıs 2021

AMAP4DS
File:Amap4ds.jpg
General
Author(s)Christophe Andreani
TypeOther
Version3.2
LicenceMixed
Links
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AMAP4DS is a simple, fast and easy to use map viewer for the Nintendo DS.

It is first designed for metro and bus maps. It is not distributed alone but always with a hight quality specific map. You can find free several maps downloads. If you wish to add your own map to AMAP4DS, download the AMAP4DS-Open-Source package and read the tutorial included.

Features

  • 5 zoom levels.
  • Very large map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels.
  • Range of pre-made maps.
  • Roll your own maps with full source available.

Installation

Download the maps you want from here.

Extract the .nds file to the apps folder of your DS-X.

Run from the DS-X apps menu.

User guide

G6 Lite users:

  • Run AMAP4DS using the add header command, not the run command.

M3, M3 SD users:

  • Be sure to have the latest M3 firmware (v29 or more to download here).
  • Use the ds.gba AMAP4DS file.
  • Press twice the A button to run AMAP4DS (like any NDS game).

SuperCard users:

  • Use sc.nds file and press the A button.
  • If you have 2 white screens, try again. Sometimes it will run after several tries.

Controls

Stylus/D-pad - Scroll the map

Plus icons or A/X/L+Up - Zoom in

Minus icons or Y/B/L+Down - Zoom out

Black box icon or Select - Setting distance between the two screens

? icon or Start - Show credits

Compatibility

Works on:

Flashed DS Lite + SuperCard Micro SD + 1.0GB SanDisk UltraII memory card
DS Lite + Superkey 2 + SuperCard Micro SD
Ds Lite + SuperCard + mini SD Kingston 2GB
DS Lite (flashme v7) + M3 SD
DS + M3 Lite
DS Lite + M3 Lite SD
DS Lite + M3 Lite + Flashme Stealth
DS Lite + G6 Lite + Passcard 3

Changelog

v3.2 23 may 2007

  • Bug fixed: some homebrew made with the PAlib library do not function properly, leading to loss of touchscreen use, sound and/or choppy graphics. As a result, these homebrews can be unplayable due to lack of proper controls. This has been fixed with PAlib 070206 for devkitPro r20 however not all projects have been updated for these new releases.
  • The AMAP4DS V3.2 should work fine on M3 Simply cartridge now
  • Now works with stylus on M3/R4.

V3.1 15 Nov 2006

  • AMAP4DS logo now appears in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc).
  • Correct AMAP4DS map name, author name and website name appear in the linker menus (DS-Extrem, etc).

V3.0 26 Oct 2006 - Major update

  • One more zoom level (5 zoom levels available).
  • Larger map resolution: up to 1536 x 1536 pixels.
  • New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Down => Zoom "-".
  • New zoom command: Keep "L" button pressed + Pad.Up => Zoom "+" (You can now scroll the map using righ hand Stylus, and zoom the map holding "L" + Pad up/Down. AMAP4DS can now be used the same way by left-handed or right-handed people).

V2.1 14 Oct 2006

  • The debug-mode has been removed for better reliablility.
  • The unused PA_OutputText() functions have been removed.
  • The "A" button does a Zoom "+", the "Y" button does a Zoom "-".

V2.0 10 Oct 2006 - Major update

  • New name for the application: "AMAP4DS", following by the city map name.
  • Larger map (1024 x 1024 max).
  • Better map design.
  • 4 zoom levels (new "low" zoom level with upper screen magnification - "Thumbnail" mode).
  • Zooms are now centered to bottom DS center screen.
  • "Screen Space" icon. You can choose the distance between the two screens: You choose between 0 pixels (no hidden part between the two screens) or 96 pixels (real hidden part between the two screens).
  • Proportional scrolling. Slow scrolling for slow Stylus move (map moves at the Stylus speed), fast scrolling for fast Stylus move (map moves twice the Stylus speed).
  • "Zoom indicators" icons to zoom and to display actual zoom level.
  • Filters to avoid abnormal stylus jumps.
  • Filters to stabilize horizontal and vertical scrollings.
  • Better global ergonomy.
  • Economy mode: Switch off the screen lights and pause mode when you close the DS without switching it off (first step to bio-softwares).

V1.0 (01 Oct 2006)

  • Scrolling and zoom functions.
  • 3 zoom levels.


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