Thread: Roadmap-1.1.0h Released
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2008-05-31 , 16:03
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Originally Posted by didjit86 View Post
Starting using this a bit more. I like it, its much more accurate then Memo Mapper. Few Questions:
1. How do I switch to OSM maps? I downloaded them, but they appear to look like the same Tiger maps. I don't see an option to switch maps, just download
Roadmap will display both maps at once. This can result in streets being double labeled or other weird looking screen artifacts when you have both maps for an area. Since the OSM maps are based upon tiger data, the roads will be in the same palce except where OSM maps have been error-corrected. Also, some features (like address lookup) only work with Tiger maps ATM. What I do bis use the Tiger maps in the places I travel frequently(mainly the southwest), and download OSM maps on the fly as I need them for other areas. BTW, currently we're working out some server side issues with OSM support. So it's down. But it should be ironed out soon.
2. Every now and then I get an error "GPS Lost Satellite Fix". Then the only way to reconnect to the GPS is to restart Roadmap. Is there another way?
When GPS loses satellite fix, you get a message. When it reconnects you don't. The best way to see whether you've got a fix is to look at the satellite icon on the left side of the screen. If it's-

1. Crossed out- No connection to GPSD
2. Red- Connected to GPSD, no location fix.
3. Yellow- marginal fix.
4. Green- Good 3D fix.


Thanks for the port!!

Didjit
Glad you like it.

Cheers,
kernelpanic