About using the software

• What is Super Mapple Digital?
• Operating Environment
• Hardware Configuration
• Content Update
• Additional Notes

What is Super Mapple Digital?

Super Mapple Digital was created using Shimunsha's proprietary map information database "SiMAP" (Shobunsha Integrated Mapping System). We have offered various map products on paper and digital so far, but in order to pursue more precise and accurate, we suggested to create a database of map information accumulated so far in order to deal with various map creation We will. This makes it possible to manage and provide huge map information in real time.

Using the scale of "SiMAP" 1:10,000, 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:200,000, 1:1,000,000, it is comprable to regular printed maps.

Operating Environment

Operating System

The manufacturer recommends the Japanese version of Microsoft Windows 10, 8.1, 8 and 7.  Windows XP SP3 can also be used but is not supported.  For use on a non-Japanese or Chinese Windows operating system, REC recommends Locale Emulator.  This is an open source software package that allows software that use the extended UTF-8 character sets that are common in Japan, China and Korea to be used on operating systems that are designed for the rest of the world.  Install Locale Emulator and then to run Super Mapple Digital, right click on the Mapple icon and then select "Locale Emulator -> Run in Japanese".  

The Mapple documentation also recommends Internet Explorer 11.

Hardware Configuration

• CPU 1 GHz or more (2 GHz or more is recommended)
• Main memory 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)
• For hard disk free space, it is described in each package or "Please read me first".
  • ※ For nationwide version, at least 7.5 GB free space at the time of standard installation (Approximately 13 GB for the standard installation when installing all detailed diagrams)
• Monitor 800 x 600 / High Color (16 bits) or more (1024 x 768 True Color (24 bits) recommended)
• DVD-ROM drive (one side double layer type) required  (not necessary if you are downloading the software ~ this software is also available in Japanese retail stores).
• Android OS 4.0 - 7.1 (Japanese version) is recommended for Android terminal application "Super Maple Digital for Android".
• iOS 8.0 to 10.2 is recommended for iOS terminal application "Super Maple Digital for iOS".
• GPS COM port connection NMEA - 0183 output (corresponding to RMC / GLL / GGA) / Sensor Location API
• Some functions require Internet connection.

Content Update

Content data of the product

Map / search data (expressway / railway. Municipalities, municipalities, municipalities, towns, guides, important facilities etc.): September, 2016; updated April 1, 2017.

Planning data (data used for route search of "car"「車」): Highway information (including tolls) and ferry routes are effective August 2016.   General road information as of December 1, 2016.

Therefore, there are cases where the guidance by this product and the latest situation are different. Also, as various traffic restrictions are being implemented, even if it is guided by this product, please follow local regulations.

Please note

Regarding important information such as opening / closing of major roads and main facilities, closing, changing town name, always collect information on government and agencies and acquire information, reflect not only the present situation, planning / construction, we will try to be able to record as much information as possible.

Regarding the shape of the general house in the detailed drawing, we have created it based on the previous aerial photograph etc., so there is a possibility that it varies depending on the area.

The more detailed these map information is, the more aging changes will occur. Therefore, when using this product, consider these points, we ask that you use a combination of multiple targets.

Additional notes

• This translation of the Super Mapple Digital help file is intended to assist those who do not speak Japanese with the use of this powerful software package.  This is considered under US copyright law as a "derivative work" as defined in 17 USC §101.
• Since the screen under development is used, it may differ from the product version in part.
• Regarding the contents of this manual, we have made every effort, but should you notice any errors, etc., please contact MAPPLE Support.
• Regardless of the above, we are not responsible for any problems or damages resulting from the operation of this product.
• Regardless of the above, regardless of the above, we are not responsible for any problems or damages arising in the result of the operation different from the operation described in this manual, or the result of doing the operation not described in this manual.
• Please do not use this product as car navigation.
• The route search data of this product uses the one equivalent to car navigation, but traffic regulation information such as road signs may be changed without notice so please use it according to local traffic regulations and signs .
• Please never play on audio player or car navigation DVD player etc You can not display map of this software directly by car navigation. Depending on the player, you may suffer damage to the ear due to a loud sound, or damage the speakers.
• "Super maple digital" and "Super Mapple Digital" are registered trademarks of Shobunsha.
• Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.
• Android is a trademark or registered trademark of Google Inc.
• iPhone, iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc.
• The iPhone trademark is used under license of Aiphone Co., Ltd.
• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the United States and other countries and is used under license.
• 「駅すぱあと」"Eki Soba Uita" is a trademark of Valle Laboratories, Inc.
• "Transit guide" 「乗換案内」is a product of Jordan Corporation.
• "Ekitan" 「駅探」 is a registered trademark of Ekitan, Inc.
• Other company names and product names are generally trademarks or registered trademarks of each company.

In preparing this map, with the approval of the head of the Geographical Survey Institute, the 1 / 10,000 topographical map, the 1 / 25,000 / 1 topographic map, the 1 / 50,000 topographical map, the 200,000 topographic map, We used 500,000 / 1 regional map, 1 part per million Japan, base map information and numerical map 5 million (total). (The approval number is stated in the package).

In creating the shading (topography blurring) of this map, we used "Terrain model creation method" (Japanese Patent No. 2623449).

When creating route data for route search, we used the National Digital Road Map Database published by the Japan Digital Road Map Association. (The approval number is stated in the package)

Original Japanese content ©2000~2017 Shonbunsha Publications, Inc.  Translated to English for educational purposes only.教育目的でのみ英語に翻訳されています。