Support of maps in mrSID format

Hi,

I have just installed the pro Version of Locus, works fine, but lacks detailed topographical maps.

My intention is to load it with large kml files holding geolgical chart as colored polygons for whole of Norway

The Norwegian mapping authority do allow for download of a their charts in various levels of details, in the mrSID format.

I have a Sony Xperia Z2 tablet with installed Lizardtechs Geoviewer.

Geoviewer displays these charts nicely.

Near perfect for use when hiking in Norway!, Particulary when the tablet is waterproof.

But Geoviewer do not support overlay of KM, inspite they claim so.

If Locus could display mrSID raster maps, you are likely to get a lot of Norwegian customers, since Locus support KML, in and out.

MapWindow GIS does support mrSID files, and that software is freely available as source code, so that could act as useful info for creating that module.

Could you please add support for mrSD format?

I have enclosed a mrSID map for a part of Norway.

Best regards

Hans

Download webpage for mrSID files of Norway:

http://kartverket.no/Kart/Gratis-kartdata/Hele-Norge-rett-i-lomma/