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Everything about the app itself. Check the compatibility matrix to see which browsers and operating systems are supported, look up a term in the glossary, dig into performance notes if you're working with large overlays, browse the FAQ for quick answers, and find out how to pick up the latest release.

map.army FAQ — Common Questions Answered

Answers to the most common questions about map.army — offline use, closed-network deployment, MIL-STD-2525 symbols, and account management.

map.army Compatibility — Browser & OS Requirements

Minimum OS and browser requirements for map.army — Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS versions needed to run the Military Map Generator.

map.army Performance — Speed & Latency Guide

Why map.army may feel slow and how to fix it — geographic latency by region, best browser choices, and tips for working with large layers.

How to update the Military Map Generator

How to update the Military Map Generator to the latest release — follow the on-screen prompt or reload the progressive web app manually.

MilX File Format — map.army Exchange Format Guide

Overview of the MilX Military Exchange Format used by map.army — file structure, .milxly and .milxlyz extensions, and how to obtain the full specification.

Free vs Pro — What Each map.army Tier Includes

Side-by-side comparison of the free hosted map.army demo and the map.army pro offering — timeline, BFT, user administration, custom WMTS/WMS base maps.

The map.army Project Model — Projects, Layers, Symbols

How map.army organises a tactical situation: project as the working session, layers as named containers, symbols as MIL-STD-2525 placements.

Troubleshooting map.army — messages and what to do

What the error messages in map.army mean and how to clear them — loading failures, CORS, export errors, share problems and controls that seem to be missing.

Keyboard Shortcuts Reference for map.army

Keyboard shortcuts reference for map.army — application chrome, undo / redo, copy / paste, map navigation, the geometry editors, and Layer Manager selection.

Glossary: Key Terms for the map.army Documentation

Standardised spellings and one-line definitions for PWA, MilX, overlay, share, tactical graphic, and every other term used across these docs.