Oruxmaps Online Map Sources.xml -
The onlinemapsources.xml file is the heart of custom map integration in OruxMaps, allowing users to go beyond standard presets to access satellite imagery, topographic data, and specialized layers like nautical charts or weather maps. Understanding the Role of onlinemapsources.xml
Maps
Save your onlinemapsources.xml file in oruxmaps/mapfiles/customonlinemaps/ . Refresh the map list in OruxMaps under > Switch Map . Oruxmaps Online Map Sources.xml
: A unique integer (ID) for each map. Ensure this does not conflict with existing IDs. : The label that will appear in your Online Maps list in OruxMaps. : The template URL for tiles. Use variables like (column), and (row). Always wrap this in to prevent XML parsing errors with characters like projection MERCATORESFERICA for most web maps or MERCATORELIPSOIDAL for specific sources like Yandex. The onlinemapsources
name
: The display name that appears in the OruxMaps "Online Maps" list. : A unique integer (ID) for each map
minzoom & maxzoom
: Defines the zoom range for which the source is active. projection : Usually MERCATORESFERICA for standard web maps.
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Oruxmaps uses a hierarchical XML (Extensible Markup Language) structure to store information about online map servers. Every time you tap "Online Maps" inside the app, Oruxmaps reads this file and renders a list. Each entry contains crucial parameters: