Welcome!
to the latest in underwater topographical charts. See the ocean floor
exposed, as never before, for your diving and fishing enjoyment. Windows
compatibility ( Windows 98, ME, NT4.0, XP, 2000, 2003 & Windows Vista ).
We are dedicated to bringing you the latest in diving and fishing site
information for Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Download &
install
the Google Earth
program from
http://earth.google.com/download-earth.html . The Google Earth Plus
(paid) version is not required.
2. If you plan
to navigate to dive sites using a GPS and an on-board laptop, then it is
recommended that you also download the GoopsFree2.0 GPS software from
http://goopstechnologies.com/download.html.
Note:
The "on-screen" cursor for this version is not adjustable in size which some
users find objectionable. GoopsPlus/Pro versions are available from
their web site for $9.95/14.95 & both overcome this problem. (see their site
for details). The Goops software can also be used to open Google with
navigation enabled!
3. Finally,
you should go to any one of our County web pages & download the desired Google
Earth overlays (in the form of executable files) which
, when run, will each install an appropriate Icon on your desktop and save the
data to your hard drive. When you click on one of
these Icons, Google Earth will open and attach the corresponding data to a
temporary "Places" folder.
Note: When one closes Google you
will be asked if you wish to save the "temporary folder" information.
Answering "Yes" will save the overlay data so
one
does not have to reload it.
The Windows Vista Operating System by Microsoft has introduced an
incompatibility issue with our CD's. We have decided to abandon
the delivery of that product line and instead offer Charts & Scuba Diving sites in an exciting
new format which integrates the chart & dive site information directly into
the popular Google Earth
program.
We also will include downloadable PDF files covering the tri-county area.
This new software will be available only over our web site and it is being
offered at "No-Charge". Those of you who wish to contribute to this
effort are encouraged do so by offering up new site information through our
Feedback Form. Donations to our efforts to present & maintain this
project are welcome but not required. We will notify all those who
register of any updates occurring after their registration date provided they
fill in all information. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Additional Notes:
1. To avoid server hang-ups, It is suggested that one
downloads the large files overnight when internet service is less congested.
2. If one elects to use the "Run" option instead of
"Save" option to download a file, then be sure to run the resulting executable
file (*.exe) to save the data as a *.KMZ before turning off the PC.
3. An Icon pointing to the executable is saved on
your Desktop.
