User Guide: Technical issues
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[edit] Technical Issues
[edit] What browser do you recommend to use with WikiMapia?
The creators recommend Firefox, it's the fastest browser to use with WikiMapia. You can get Firefox via the link on this User Guide's front page.
[edit] Can I see WikiMapia places on Google Earth?
Yes. If you have Google Earth installed you may click on our Wikimapia data layer for Google Earth. You may read some more info (in English) at Matt Jones' blog.
[edit] Can I place part of the Wikimapia map on my own web page?
Yes. Find the screen you wish to place on your page. Put your mouse over "WikiMapia" on the top left of your display, and select "Map on your page". A popup window appears along with the corners of a box. Just drag the box corners to resize the box and then copy and paste the displayed html code into your own web page.
[edit] How do I make a jpeg or bmp shot of the specific map?
This really depends on what kind of computer you have and what operating system you are using. First you have to capture the screen image and then use some kind of imaging software (like Microsoft Paint, for example) to manipulate and save the image. There is a Wikipedia article about screen capture that you may wish to read, and you can also post a message in the forum asking for more specific help.
[edit] How can I print the map with the names of the place tags (without using another application to overlay the points and names)?
The best you can do is make a screen capture (as in the previous question) and print that.
[edit] I want to send a WikiMapia page to a friend. How do I do that?
If you are using Firefox you can use File->Send link. Or you can just copy and paste the content of your browser's address bar into your e-mail message.
[edit] I clicked a WikiMapia link that someone gave me. Why am I seeing all place descriptions in Spanish now?
The person who sent you the link used Spanish as their language. Put your mouse over "WikiMapia" and select "Change language". Select a language you are comfortable with.
[edit] Is WikiMapia open source?
No it is not. But the Google Maps API is open and largely documented.
[edit] Can I use Wikimapia with a GPS device?
Yes. See this web page for more information.
[edit] How can I report Wikimapia bugs?
Post a message in the WikiMapia forum, in the Bug Reports section.
