To start Solar Maps, click on View/Solar Maps, or the globe icon in the top task bar.

Solar Maps will then start up, displaying the chart that is highlighted under Calculated (Current) Charts on the home screen, and plot it on a map.
Important Note: Solar Fire chart types such as progressed or composite charts cannot be used correctly within Solar Maps, and may produce misleading results if you attempt to use them. You should only select charts of a natal type from the list of Solar Fire’s “Current Charts” for display in Solar Maps. Once you have done this, you can use Solar Maps own “Subsidiary” option on its “Chart” menu to generate progressed, directed or transiting charts which can be displayed correctly in Solar Maps.