Map Downloading Basics
An overview of what the MapServer can offer
Map types and coverage
The Anquet MapServer allows a user to select and purchase
exactly the mapping that they require
from a large selection of different map types.
When purchasing maps, the Anquet software can show the coverage
available and also the mapping that a user already
has to avoid duplicating map purchases. More can be
read about map coverage here.
MapServer Pricing
The MapServer prices mapping per square kilometre. The more
mapping purchased of the same map type at any one
time, the cheaper additional square kilometres of mapping will be.
Costs are only applied to distinct mapping at the time of purchase,
so if you have defined two maps in your basket that overlap, you
will only be charged once for the overlap. More about map download
pricing can be read here. Maps can be purchased
from £10.
Advantages of Downloading Maps
Seamless Maps - Any maps that you have, either
from CD or download will seamlessly match up into one large map. So
if you have a CD that doesn't quite have the extent that you
require or you wish you had defined a larger area to download,
you can extend it simply by buying more data by download. If
downloads and/or CD's overlap, Anquet will only display the newest
data.
All backed up - The Anquet MapServer keeps a
record of all the maps that you have ever purchased within your
online account. If you buy a new PC, simply download the Anquet
software, log in to your account and re-download your maps. No more
trying to find the CDs! For more details on map updates, please see
here.
More about re-downloading your maps can be read about here.
Map Manager Free Trial
Downloading the Anquet software and sample maps is free. You can
also try your hand at the complete purchase process at no cost
using the 10m aerial photography. More about this can be read here.
Downloading the Anquet Software
To get started with the Anquet MapServer, you simply need to
download the Anquet software from here. During installation of the
software, you will be guided through creating a free account on the
Anquet MapServer. Alternatively, if you already have an account on
the Anquet website, just enter those details when the software
starts up.
Connecting to the MapServer
The Anquet Software connects over standard internet protocols to
the MapServer. You must be connected to the MapServer to use the
map download service. More about checking you are connected can be
read here.
Selecting and Purchasing mapping
There are three ways to buy mapping from the Anquet Map
Server:
Cut your own - This allows
you draw out an area on an overview map using
overlapping rectangles and then purchase and download
it. As you add mapping, the chargeable price will be updated
in real-time from the MapServer.
Popular map boundaries
- This is similar to Cut your own, but instead of you drawing out
the area of mapping you wish to purchase, you can use popularly
defined areas, such as areas that exactly match the Ordnance Survey
Explorer paper maps.
Anquet's favourite map
bundles - These are sets of maps that create a
product, and are given a set price. All of our CD products are
contained here for download. So for instance, an Explorer map
bundle would include pre-defined Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 map data,
height data, find place information, etc.
Security
All credit card details are passed across industry standard SSL
encrypted links to our payment provider. Anquet only stores the
last four digits of each credit card transaction to aid in
identifying transactions when necessary. (e.g. our system store
that a payment was made by 'Mr Smith' using credit card '**** ****
**** 4020')All other details such as the security code, expiry
dates and the rest of the credit card number are passed straight to
our payment provider, and are never stored on any Anquet
systems.
