Thread: Maemo Mapper v1.4 for 770/N800
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2007-08-08 , 19:33
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Originally Posted by sping View Post
I have some observations:
  • Bug?: View->Zoom Level seems to be inverted. If I unselect it, I see zoom level indicators.
That option controls the small number next to the scale (on the bottom of the screen) that indicates the current zoom level. It does not affect whether or not the popups appear.

Originally Posted by sping View Post
  • I want to delete maps from an area (where I went on vacation) - when I try to, it says "Downloading maps"... why is that? My N800 isn't connected right now, so it fails. I tried to delete a whole swath of area while connected, and it gave the impression it was trying to download everything, so I quit it.
Yeah, that's confusing. Map deletion is performed in the same "thread" as map downloading, and it uses the same progress bar. So, it might say "Downloading maps", but it's really deleting them. I should fix that, I think, although I'm not sure what the best approach is. "Downloading/Deleting maps"? "Modifying maps"?

Originally Posted by sping View Post
  • I'd love to be able to configure a root directory for all repositories. For each repository I have to change the dir to send it to my SD card, rather than selecting the root directory once for all repositories. Problematic I suppose for when people want repos with different roots.
You hit the nail on the head. In developing Maemo Mapper v2.0, I've toyed around with the possibily of having just a single database to store everything (maps, POI, icons, tracks, routes, etc.), but given the multiple physical storage locations (three different flash memory locations), I can't justify removing the flexibility to spread repositories around. Maybe I can add an option to set a default repository root, so the changing is easier, but since repository definition is a one-time operation, the value added is probably not sufficient.

Originally Posted by sping View Post
  • Enhancement req for map scale: when in miles, it'd be great if it switched to yards or feet for smaller levels. I have no idea what 0.05 of a mile is (though now I think about it, it's 1.6 * 50m, so 80m).
That sounds doable. Write up a Feature Request on garage.maemo.org, so I don't forget.

Originally Posted by sping View Post
  • Enhancement req for route speech announcements: Precede them by a signal to get attention, and/or an "In <distance>: " message. e.g. "In 100 feet: turn left onto xxx". Also, how about pre-filtering the text to change "0.0" to "0 point 8", as it currently says "zero eight". While you're at it, filter "rd" to "road" etc..
I like these ideas, although I'm not sure I understand the last one. The GPX Driving Directiosn web service already filters "Rd" into "Road", "St" into "Street", and a whole slew of other translations.

Originally Posted by sping View Post
Another thing - is it possible that Google blacklists people or am I paranoid? I simply downloaded satellite maps for a 20 mile route, and now I can't get any satellite maps from my home net connection, but I can from work. Could it be my home IP is blacklisted?
There have been reports of the satellite repositories being a little finicky, sometime blocking requests for some time or returning error pages. I don't think it's ever been permanent, though. Does maps.google.com work?

On a side note, Google may be perfectly within their rights (or even duties) to block automated mass retrieval of their satellite data. It may be against Google's policy, sure, but it may also be against the policy of their satellite data providers. Those providers may push Google to try to stop mass downloading. As always, use Maemo Mapper at your own risk; I can't be held responsible if people use Maemo Mapper to violate Google's (or anyone else's) terms of service.