eDofE Mapping is accessed through eDofE. If you are a Participant you will find the mapping application within the Expedition section of eDofE, you will need to select ‘Mapping’ from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
How do I plot a route on OS maps?
In the app, tap ‘Menu’ > ‘Plot a Route’. Click or tap on the map to create a start point, then create your route by adding more points. Inside National Parks you can use the ‘snap-to-path’ feature to make route plotting quicker.
How do you make a route card?
Write a brief, but DETAILED summary of your route between each leg, which will include naming the various features (landmarks) that you pass on route. Describe a point between the start and end of the leg where you could locate a landline telephone, if an emergency occurs, e.g. farm, pub, village, etc.
How do I plan a route on eDofE?
Please select ‘Route card’ from the top left-hand corner of the screen and this will open up your expedition route card. You can add and edit the information about your Expedition (for example your expedition aim, names and contact details, dates, times, level of Award etc).
How do you use a compass and topographic map?
Place your compass on the map with the direction of travel arrow pointing toward the top of the map. Rotate the bezel so that N (north) is lined up with the direction of travel arrow. Slide the baseplate until one of its straight edges aligns with either the left or right edge of your map.
What does a compass show on a map?
A compass rose, sometimes called a wind rose or rose of the winds, is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions (north, east, south, and west) and their intermediate points.
How do I create a route card on Edofe?
What is a DOFE route card?
A route card is a safety measure and is completed before setting out on the journey. The route card, along with a copy of your corresponding map, is given to a trusted adult who is not going on the trip.
How do I access eDofE mapping?
Accessing eDofE Mapping: e DofE Mapping is accessed through e DofE. If you are a Participant you will find the mapping application within the Expedition section of e DofE, you will need to select ‘Mapping’ from the toolbar on the left-hand side of the screen.
What is eDofE and how does it work?
eDofE eDofE is our digital system where participants record your DofE programme and activities online, and get each section approved by your DofE Leader. Once you enrol, your DofE Leader will set up an account for you in eDofE and you’ll then be sent an email with your signing in details.
Why does E DofE mapping take so long to respond?
Routes over 3000 waypoints make e DofE Mapping respond very slowly or crash altogether. If you’re importing maps from the Old e DofE Mapping system you will only be able to see the route and not the route information, unfortunately.
What happens if the eDofE terms and conditions conflict with each other?
In the event of any conflict between the eDofE Mapping Terms and Conditions and the other standard eDofE terms and conditions, the eDofE Mapping Terms and Conditions will take precedence.
