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2007-05-21
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Originally Posted by gnuite
Well, it is not that other programs do spell the way name (is it?)
Unfortunately, since the route direction data is based on free-form text, I have to use a generated voice. I could probably work out a way to record and use simple directions like "Turn left", but without context (like "in 500 feet" or "at Main Street"), it's not very useful.
I know that you can recalculate the route distance to end, so maybe there is a way to recalculate the distance_to_next_waypoint_that_has_a_description, and just add to the flite string a "In 500 metres", then repeat it once it is close.
(I know, it is quite a stupid explanation, 'cause all the things, once explained in words, are simple. "Ok, please, give me a program which can drive me here and there. It's not that hard. Take the GPS data, draw them onscreen, and underneath you could place some tiles from Google maps!")
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2007-05-21
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First, thanks for a great program. I like the idea of a DB-based system, assuming it leads to performance (speed) increases, memory cards are cheap enough that I'm not too worried about using them up (currently have 1.3 GB of map data).
One feature I'd like to see is POI labels. Right now, as far as I can tell, you can see POIs below a certain zoom level, and they can be color coded, but unless you click-and-hold, you don't see any detail about the POI. I'd like to see an option to put a text label with the name and (optionally) the street address, GPS coordinates, phone numbers, or other custom fields next to them. This might be a real performance hit, especially if you've added tons of POIs from some of the online sources, but it would be nice to have it as an option.
One feature I'd like to see is POI labels. Right now, as far as I can tell, you can see POIs below a certain zoom level, and they can be color coded, but unless you click-and-hold, you don't see any detail about the POI. I'd like to see an option to put a text label with the name and (optionally) the street address, GPS coordinates, phone numbers, or other custom fields next to them. This might be a real performance hit, especially if you've added tons of POIs from some of the online sources, but it would be nice to have it as an option.
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2007-05-21
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Hi,
I agree, keeping the map tiles in a db will be better.
The current version of maemo-mapper works perfect for me and a new improved version will be most welcome. Here is what I wish I had in the current version (feature requests for the v2):
* download the route from address to address build in (when you enter the address, on the same dialog, put a check box for "add this address to the POI")
* download route from *tap on the map* to *tap on the map* (to be able to select the start and end of the route by tapping on the map.
* labels for poi with the option to be visible always or just when you tap on them.
* the option to have the route text on the screen all the time ("Turn left at Portland Rd NE") and a small button (semitransparent?) in a corner and if you press it you'll get just the turns (something like in the attached picture)
the name... what about gpsm? gpsm.org is still available
and thats about it! :-)
Thanks gnuite for a great application!
I almost forgot! The option to download the zoom levels 1 3 5 7....
If I'm not wrong, right now you can download only starting with the zoom level 0.
-ioan
Last edited by ioan; 2007-05-21 at 18:13.
I agree, keeping the map tiles in a db will be better.
The current version of maemo-mapper works perfect for me and a new improved version will be most welcome. Here is what I wish I had in the current version (feature requests for the v2):
* download the route from address to address build in (when you enter the address, on the same dialog, put a check box for "add this address to the POI")
* download route from *tap on the map* to *tap on the map* (to be able to select the start and end of the route by tapping on the map.
* labels for poi with the option to be visible always or just when you tap on them.
* the option to have the route text on the screen all the time ("Turn left at Portland Rd NE") and a small button (semitransparent?) in a corner and if you press it you'll get just the turns (something like in the attached picture)
the name... what about gpsm? gpsm.org is still available
and thats about it! :-)
Thanks gnuite for a great application!
I almost forgot! The option to download the zoom levels 1 3 5 7....
If I'm not wrong, right now you can download only starting with the zoom level 0.
-ioan
Last edited by ioan; 2007-05-21 at 18:13.
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2007-05-21
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@ Ottawa, Canada
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I would like to add my vote for a feature to pre-populate the map cache. Here in Canada the cellphone data plan charges are ridiculous, so I would prefer to pre-populate the cache when I'm within range of a WiFi access point. Before going out driving, for example, it would be nice to be able to drag-select an area on the map, then have data for all zoom levels for that area downloaded and added to the cache.
Thanks for a very useful N800 application!
Thanks for a very useful N800 application!
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2007-05-21
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Originally Posted by gsagers
This doesn't exactly address your proposal, but v1.4.5 now allows you to just tap on a POI to see its label. No need to hold down and select "POI | View/Edit...".
One feature I'd like to see is POI labels. Right now, as far as I can tell, you can see POIs below a certain zoom level, and they can be color coded, but unless you click-and-hold, you don't see any detail about the POI. I'd like to see an option to put a text label with the name and (optionally) the street address, GPS coordinates, phone numbers, or other custom fields next to them. This might be a real performance hit, especially if you've added tons of POIs from some of the online sources, but it would be nice to have it as an option.
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2007-05-21
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Originally Posted by ioan
Take a look at the "Zoom Step" options for each map repository. You can download maps for every zoom level, if you like, by setting them to 1 bar.
I almost forgot! The option to download the zoom levels 1 3 5 7....
If I'm not wrong, right now you can download only starting with the zoom level 0.
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2007-05-21
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Originally Posted by BobF4321
Use the "Manage Maps" dialog box (accessible from the "Maps" menu) to download maps in advance. You have to specify lat/lon of the corner (so you can't just drag a rectangle on the map), but that should give you the functionality that you need. (You can also download maps along a route, in case you want to have all the maps for a particular trip.)
I would like to add my vote for a feature to pre-populate the map cache. Here in Canada the cellphone data plan charges are ridiculous, so I would prefer to pre-populate the cache when I'm within range of a WiFi access point. Before going out driving, for example, it would be nice to be able to drag-select an area on the map, then have data for all zoom levels for that area downloaded and added to the cache.
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2007-05-21
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@ Salem, OR
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Originally Posted by gnuite
Yes, but what if the zoom level 1 has enough details for me (and lot less maps tiles than level 0), and I want to (auto)download only from zoom 1 up? I think right now, if I'm on auto download and I'm zooming in all the way, mm will always download the zoom 0.
Take a look at the "Zoom Step" options for each map repository. You can download maps for every zoom level, if you like, by setting them to 1 bar.
-ioan
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2007-05-21
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Originally Posted by gnuite
Thanks, I'll try it. Just running 1.44 right now, I think.
This doesn't exactly address your proposal, but v1.4.5 now allows you to just tap on a POI to see its label. No need to hold down and select "POI | View/Edit...".
For the same reason that Maemo Mapper can't just draw a map (instead relying on bitmaps from repositories like Google Maps), Maemo Mapper can't just calculate routes (instead relying on online mapping services like Google Maps).