Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I print a map?
- How do I use a map?
- How do I Contact Free Map Tools?
- Can a tool be used to do XYZ instead?
- A Tool isn't Working for me
How can I print the map?
According to http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/help/terms_local.html you should not print the map because this is regarded as copying it. The terms only allow the map to be displayed on the web page.How do I use a map?
Pan
This moves the map up and down and from side to side. Much like sliding a page around on a desk in front of you. Click and hold the map using your left mouse button and then move your mouse to move the map OR use the pan buttons :

Simply click on one of the arrows to map the map along in that direction by one notch.
Zoom
Use the slider along the left hand side to zoom the map in or out :

This will make an area larger so that you can see more detail.
Map Type
Use the Map Type Buttons to change the type of map displayed :

The 3 buttons show the following views:
- Map - A simple view that shows land, water, borders, cities and roads
- Satellite - A real life image of the area in question captured from a satellite. Some areas of the earth have a higher resolution than others such as large cities or tourist attractions.
- Hybrid - A combination or Map and Satellite views
Can a tool be used to do XYZ instead?
If you wish a tool do something similar but slightly different or in a different way please contact Free Map Tools using the online contact form. We do respond to most queries even if the answer is no!
How do I Contact Free Map Tools?
The best way to contact Free Map Tools is to use the online form. Remember to include your email address if you require a response. All efforts are made to respond to all enquires as soon as possible.
A Tool isn't Working for me
If something on this website does not appear to be working then we do want to hear from you. Please contact Free Map Tools via email. Remember to include your email address if you require a response. Please provide details of..
- The page you are on (the URL address)
- The error/problem you are experiencing
- What you have done to make this happen
- What web browser are you using Internet Explorer / Firefox / Opera / Safari...
- What OS do you have Windows XP / Windows Vista / Mac / Debian Linux ...
- A screen shot of the problem
All efforts are made to respond to all enquires as soon as possible, but please remember that Free Map Tools guarantees nothing is terms of support, only our good will to help users out.
Previous Comments For This Page
great tool thanks!
how do i embed this or link to it from my contact page on my website?
By jon on 11/03/2010
If there was a way to purchase access to this tool so that I could have printed documents without copyright infringement, I would be interested in doing so.
On 02/03/2010
Zoe, Altruism and Money.
By Free Map Tools on 17/08/2009
Is this site motivated solely by Altruism?
By zoe on 14/08/2009
Magnificent tool, thanks! is there a way I can select markers using grades,minutes and seconds? edperezp@hotmail.com
By Edgar on 15/05/2009
how do you measure curve distances ,which are not straigt line .Please tell
On 04/05/2009
How can I find a postcode by looking at the map (rather than the other way round)?
By Phil on 21/03/2009
Genius! Superb! Useful!
Thank you.
By Taufiq on 08/03/2009
I would pay for the capability to export the results to a file compatible with Powerpoint
By Sean on 18/02/2009
I would really like to plot my on course and the distance be calculated for me. Is there any way this can be done or added?
By Barry on 01/10/2008
good
By raja on 27/08/2008
india map
By raj on 17/08/2008
Bill,
According to http://www.google.com/intl/en_ALL/help/terms_local.html you should not print the map.
By Free Map Tools on 07/08/2008
how do you print the maps?
By Bill on 06/08/2008
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