Show Map Retrieval Status Window Command

The Show Map Retrieval Status Window command shows or hides the Map Retrieval window, which displays the number of map tiles ExpertGPS has retrieved from the Map Server, as well as the number of map remaining to be retrieved.

To see the number of map tiles queued for retrieval, do the following:

  • On the Map menu, click Show Map Retrieval Status Window.

The Map Retrieval window will appear.

Map Retrieval window

To hide the Map Retrieval window, do one of the following:

  • On the Map menu, click Hide Map Retrieval Status Window.
  • Click the close box on the Map Retrieval window.

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