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Hello Orux,
there are several bugs in the GP versions 10.1.x since end of May; it seems to me even that the beta versions have been released as GP for me? I have now the @All folders etc. which were introduced this beta: https://oruxmaps.org/forum/index.php?topic=41939.0

Some of the things that occurred:
- I couldn't change mapsforge theme anymore, and change its options. I solved it after clearing OruxMaps cache.
- In classic interface the options to disable menu bar or navigation drawer are missing, as reported here https://oruxmaps.org/forum/index.php?topic=41939.msg55358#msg55358
- After looking into my track database, it seems like a lot of tracks are missing. I realized it used an old database which I found in the root folder "internal SD\OruxMaps\tracklogs", but not the one in the private folder in "android\data\com.orux.oruxmapsdonate", which I used since the scoped storage changes. So every tracks recorded since then are in the database in the private folder till the update in late May, tracks recorded since late May are added to the old database in the root folder. So about a year of tracks are missing in the database of the root folder. In settings the private folder is selected for tracks, but this setting isn't working for the database anymore. Seems related to this https://oruxmaps.org/forum/index.php?topic=41978.msg55390
- When recording a track, sometimes GPS isn't working anymore. I move on but it still locks at a certain point (maybe where I had a rest). It's still on/recording, but no new position is registered. I have to stop GPS, recording AND quit OruxMaps, so that I get a new position when starting GPS again. Without that, e.g. just stopping/starting GPS, no new position is found. I tried changing the setting "sensitivity of movement detection", but it still happens. This never happend before the update to 10.1.x

Something is really wrong here. I've been a OruxMaps user since ages, but haven't had so many issues ever... I'm using currently a Galaxy A52s 5G with Android 13 since September 2021.

Best regards,
Tobias

Hi Orux,
in recent versions mapsforge maps are not properly scaled according to pixel density. I think we had this before in some beta version, now it's in the GP version.
See the screenshots attached - the patterns don't fit anymore, and it renders smaller than it should, so lines and captions are bigger in comparison. The other screenshot is of Cruiser (reference implentation of mapsforge) at the same zoom level.
Best regards,
Tobias

Hi Orux,
we at OpenAndroMaps are offering POI-databases since some time, and those have been included in the map download for a while, too. Now Christian also offers special POI databases for other apps, and it doesn't make much sense to include all databases with the map file.
It would be great if you could enhance the android intent link "orux-map://" in a way that several zip files can be downloaded and installed; e.g. with a delimiter like "&", for example:

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orux-map://download.openandromaps.org/mapsV4/europe/Alps.zip&download.openandromaps.org/mapsV4/europe/Alps-POIs.zip
This would download both Alps.zp and Alps-POIs.zip and unpack them in the maps folder.
Best regards,
Tobias

I'd love to have the following additons:



- Follow route

- Search in map (offline)

- Mapsforge map language



Thanks!

Since some time "follow route" isn't working as expected anymore. It seems to me that sometimes the travel direction isn't precisely registered. It used to work fine with my device (BQ X5 Plus), but since some time it doesn't work as expected:

- for cycling, I generate a route in OruxMaps via BRouter

- this route has no turn instructions, so I add waypoints manually at important turns from the type list like "Left", "Right" etc.

- I import those into the generated route via waypoints database -> mark waypoints -> load in active route

- I follow this route, with activated waypoint alarm (switch on display, wpt voice message, max. 2 alarm warnings, 160m wpt. distance)



It used to work like this:

- I come close to a waypoint, at about 160-140m I get an alarm, about 80-60m I get the second one, WHEN I PASSED the waypoint, I only get alarms for upcoming waypoints



Now these things happen:

- I get the usual alarms as noted above, but if I don't pass the waypoint (pause/rest/traffic light etc.) every view seconds I get alarms until I continue cycling, if I pass the waypoint, I get alarms again for about 80m and 160m as if I was getting closer to the waypoint (but of course I'm getting farther away.



Maybe this is connected:

- While hiking, I don't use alarms, I just switch on my smartphone when I need directions; sometimes it happens that the target distance on the dashboard seem reversed, see attached screenshots; while I was only 300m away from the target, suddenly it showed 3,24km; 3 minutes later, it was alright again, 0,22km left.



The latter is a minor disturbance, but the never stopping or reverse travelling alarms are really annoying.



Version is always the latest Donate, 7.3.7 for now.



BTW, why aren't BRouter turn instructions imported? These are generated by BRouter, and other apps can handle this (okay, this should go into the "new feature" section).



Thanks for looking into this,

Tobias



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In Android 5.0/5.1 it's possible again to write to the external SD card, but it has to be in a specific way with a dialogue the user has to confirm:

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It would be great to add this to OruxMaps!

With the latest betas the map menu now has 16 items, of which I personally only use 6 of them and have to scroll and find those there.

Maybe it would be good to offer customization for it, similar to Global settings>User interface>Dashboard>User interface?

The other menus are less crowded, but it wouldn't hurt to have this option too.

Best regards,

Tobias

[http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/elevate.png">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content ... levate.png">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/elevate.png[/img]The Elevate map themes I developed Elevate for mountain hiking in the alps. At first it was based on the standard hike and cycle theme of Openandromaps, but has been completely revised since. I added additional variants by and by for other uses, by user requests.It's been developed and tested with OruxMaps and Mapsforge 0.4.0. Locus uses its own mapsforge extension so complete functionality isn't always for sure.Everything should be self-explanatory without a key, as far as it's possible with the possibilities of mapsforge. Therefore I based it on the presentation on paper maps and guideposts in German and Austrian areas.Unified symbols are used which are the same as in Openstreetmap/Mapnik, as well as the colors of their captions. At higher zoom levels names of amenities and areas are shown. As many things which are relevant for hiking and travelling as possible are shown without coming too much to the front or eliminating one another - e.g. big symbols or captions.Variations:Elevate - HikingKey aspect is to have good overview for all features which are relevant for mountain hiking and perceptibility of paths and track, especially their difficulty and character (or if there isn't any information about that). As Elevate is the basis for the other variations characteristics like the display of landscape features are included in those.Elevelo - CyclingAs this is a cycling version instead of hiking routes cycling routes are shown strongly. The highly emphasized footways and paths of Elevate are slimmer and difficulty and visibility isn't marked.Also mountain bike levels of difficulty are marked.Elements - BackcountryFor sparsely populated/mapped areas, mostly backcountry usage.All elements of Elevate and Elevelo (except mountain bike difficulty levels) are shown, hiking and cycling routes as well as the highly emphasized footways and paths in one map, as well as showing everything as soon as possible. Therefore the colored dots at low zoom levels aren't necessary.In densely mapped areas this variation is not recommended, in those it is slow and unclear.If cycling and hiking route are on one way the cycling route is rendered dashed above the hiking route so both are visible.Elegant - CityThis is a light version which is especially useful in cities, for example for sightseeing or for everyday life.Neither hiking nor cycling routes are shown. The highly emphasized footways and paths of Elvate are discreet and difficulty and visibility is not marked.Additionally for better overview at lower zoom levels peaks and colored dots are missing. Therefore this variation is most suitable for finding names of localities.Downloads in various sizes and map key here: http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-theme">//http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-themeIf you have any comments, questions, wishes... feel free to post here, this is why I created this thread.]

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The Elevate map themes

I developed Elevate for mountain hiking in the alps. At first it was based on the standard hike and cycle theme of Openandromaps, but has been completely revised since. I added additional variants by and by for other uses, by user requests.

It's been developed and tested with OruxMaps and Mapsforge 0.4.0. Locus uses its own mapsforge extension so complete functionality isn't always for sure.

Everything should be self-explanatory without a key, as far as it's possible with the possibilities of mapsforge. Therefore I based it on the presentation on paper maps and guideposts in German and Austrian areas.

Unified symbols are used which are the same as in Openstreetmap/Mapnik, as well as the colors of their captions. At higher zoom levels names of amenities and areas are shown. As many things which are relevant for hiking and travelling as possible are shown without coming too much to the front or eliminating one another - e.g. big symbols or captions.



Variations:



Elevate - Hiking

Key aspect is to have good overview for all features which are relevant for mountain hiking and perceptibility of paths and track, especially their difficulty and character (or if there isn't any information about that). As Elevate is the basis for the other variations characteristics like the display of landscape features are included in those.



Elevelo - Cycling

As this is a cycling version instead of hiking routes cycling routes are shown strongly. The highly emphasized footways and paths of Elevate are slimmer and difficulty and visibility isn't marked.

Also mountain bike levels of difficulty are marked.



Elements - Backcountry

For sparsely populated/mapped areas, mostly backcountry usage.

All elements of Elevate and Elevelo (except mountain bike difficulty levels) are shown, hiking and cycling routes as well as the highly emphasized footways and paths in one map, as well as showing everything as soon as possible. Therefore the colored dots at low zoom levels aren't necessary.

In densely mapped areas this variation is not recommended, in those it is slow and unclear.

If cycling and hiking route are on one way the cycling route is rendered dashed above the hiking route so both are visible.



Elegant - City

This is a light version which is especially useful in cities, for example for sightseeing or for everyday life.

Neither hiking nor cycling routes are shown. The highly emphasized footways and paths of Elvate are discreet and difficulty and visibility is not marked.

Additionally for better overview at lower zoom levels peaks and colored dots are missing. Therefore this variation is most suitable for finding names of localities.



Downloads in various sizes and map key here:

http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-theme">//http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-theme



If you have any comments, questions, wishes... feel free to post here, this is why I created this thread.