Elevate - Openandromaps hiking, cycling, sightseeing themes

[6745th@web.de]

Hi Tobias,

I just update Orux to the last version.

Now it uses mf0.5



Some streets are looking a bit crazy now:



Elevate:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/d82ffc5c43019c82147e760883bab90d.jpg">



vs. OAM:



http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/19/c87c7efc39af8b57a82a8da0eabca712.jpg">



Greetings,

Thomas

[eartrumpet]

Hi Thomas,

Are you using one of the new versions for OruxMaps (Elevate 2.3 or 2.4)? What dpi does your display have and what Elevate size are you using?

Best regards,

Tobias

[6745th@web.de]

Hi Tobias,

Version 2.3

Samsung s4 with hires screen.

XL version.

If there is a 2.4 version, I will test that after work.



Greetings Thomas

[eartrumpet]

Hi Tobias,

I just update Orux to the last version.

I just read in the other thread that you're using the latest beta, I thought you meant the newest release version.



I haven't tested the new beta yet, the themes are made for the release (=play store) version. I will release an adjusted version once the new version is no beta anymore, maybe a test version in advance. At the moment I'm quite busy otherwise, so I hope it takes some time until the release ;-)



Maybe the normal version of Elevate (means not the OruxMaps/Locus versions) work better again with the beta version.



Best regards,

Tobias

[6745th@web.de]

No big problem.

Only city areas having this crazy circles.

In the "outback" everything seems ok.



Beste grüsse,

Thomas

[orux]

Hi Tobias,

I just update Orux to the last version.

I just read in the other thread that you're using the latest beta, I thought you meant the newest release version.



I haven't tested the new beta yet, the themes are made for the release (=play store) version. I will release an adjusted version once the new version is no beta anymore, maybe a test version in advance. At the moment I'm quite busy otherwise, so I hope it takes some time until the release ;-)



Maybe the normal version of Elevate (means not the OruxMaps/Locus versions) work better again with the beta version.



Best regards,

Tobias

Hi, Tobias;





You are right, the final version will take more time.



But the mapsforge libraries that are added to the current beta version should be the final libraries (0.5.0) including the support to renderthemes v4,





orux

[eartrumpet]

Hi, Tobias;



You are right, the final version will take more time.



But the mapsforge libraries that are added to the current beta version should be the final libraries (0.5.0) including the support to renderthemes v4,



orux

Yes, I'm already playing a bit with that, thanks for the quick move to 0.5.0



Because of rendertheme v4 and all its new possibilities I'm really looking forward to use it, but that means I'm not just gonna fix those turning circles, but lots of new stuff (easier variations with styles, permanent display of elements, priorities, symbol positioning, svgs...) - sounds like fun and I will need the time till release to add it all, so it's good to have the beta version already.



Best regards,

Tobias

[eartrumpet]

I am working on a new version Elevate 3 which builds on the new abilities of mapsforge 0.5 which is used in the latest OruxMaps Beta version 6.4.0beta3 and higher.

Here is a preview with svg icons:

http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg_preview.zip">//http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg_preview.zip



This is work in progress, and by far not feature complete. A release version (probably with a PNG icon version, different sizes and Elements variation) will come with the play store release of this OruxMaps version.

I just made a quick conversion of Elevate 2.4, so it's not much tested.



I'm happy for bug reports like this:

Wow that was a fast implementation.

Looks great.

Turning circles are also ok now.



One idea:

If I select "cycling" style, I can select mtb.

Now OM shows colored trials.

When I uncheck MTB OM should show a normal path/way.

Is that possible with the new theme format?

Danke Thomas

Thanks for testing and finding this bug :-)

It just happened because you can switch off paths with mountain bike scale, what you couldn't till now. I will include a fall back path rendering for that case.



Best regards,

Tobias

[6745th@web.de]

It just happened because you can switch off paths with mountain bike scale, what you couldn't till now. I will include a fall back path rendering for that case.

Best regards,

Tobias

Perfect,

Thanks Thomas

[eartrumpet]

Small update (before concentrating on Elevate 3.0 for mapsforge 0.5):



2.4.1 25/01/15

- added separate color for regional cycling routes (violet)

- removed place_of_worship from historic (like wayside_shrine)

[eartrumpet]

Here's a new preview version:



There are many advantages with the possibilities of priorities for rendering captions and symbols, place names are much more reliably shown. Also I put all symbols into switchable categories. All hiking routes can be switched off as well, and also strong cycling and hiking routes for high zoom levels are now possible. Additional test and implementation of the new abilities are planed, therefore just a preview version:



orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_L.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_XL.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg.zip



I'm happy for any feedback!



All changes so far:

3.0.0 preview 29/01/15

- changed to mapsforge rendertheme-v4, only compatible with apps supporting mapsforge 0.5 and higher

- added mapsforge styles (hiking, city, cycling), removed variations Elevelo & Elegant

- Elements now has the same styles as Elevate, the only difference is most zoom mins and low zoom markers are removed

- moved all symbols incl. captions in switchable overlays

- made settlement names/hiking routes/mtb tags switchable

- added switchable strong hiking/cycling routes for zoom level 14+

- added svg version, optimized for 320dpi

- added some priorities/display, map-background-outside

- changed low zoom markers, font size for contour lines text zl 16+

- removed landcover with tunnel=yes

[eartrumpet]

Second preview for Elevate 3



All information and limits about this preview versions see above.



In this second preview there are some major additions:

- public transport routes overlay for city style

- emphasized cycling ways (incl. transformed paths/footways if bicycle=yes) with surface information for cycling style

- improved overlays, now different map style defaults

- improved settlement name rendering, incl. capitals, quarter, neighbourhood

- new rendering for cliffs/ridges/aerialways/gorges/route refs

- removed limits to prevent symbols eliminating captions on ways (unnecessary with mf 0.5)



Quick install with Android browser:

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_L.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_XL.zip

orux-mf-theme://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg.zip



Downloads:

http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content ... levate.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate.zip

http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_L.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content ... vate_L.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_L.zip

http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_XL.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content ... ate_XL.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_XL.zip

http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content ... te_svg.zip">http://www.openandromaps.org/wp-content/users/tobias/test/Elevate_svg.zip



I'm happy for any feedback!



All changes so far:

3.0.0 preview 2 18/02/15

- switched to mapsforge rendertheme-v4, only compatible with apps supporting mapsforge 0.5 and higher

- added svg version, optimized for 320dpi

- added mapsforge styles (hiking, city, cycling), removed variations Elevelo & Elegant

- Elements now has the same styles as Elevate, the only difference is most zoom mins and low zoom markers are removed

- moved all symbols and captions in switchable overlays

- made settlement names/routes/mtb tags switchable

- added switchable strong hiking/cycling routes for zoom level 14+

- added public transport routes overlay for city style

- added emphasized cycling ways (incl. transformed paths/footways if bicycle=yes) with surface information for cycling style, incl. cycleway=track/lane, changed cycling route colors

- added some priorities/display, map-background-outside, highway=emergency_access_point, natural=shingle, place=quarter, place=neighbourhood, power=plant, station=subway, capital=2/4

- changed low zoom markers, rendering for cliffs/ridges/aerialways/gorges, rendering for route refs, network rendering order, changed rendering for MTB-scale 5+6, separate rendering for railway=disused & abandoned, font size for contour lines text zl 16+, rendering of lock/dock/pier/bridleway, limited toll to highways, rendering for places

- removed landcover with tunnel=yes, some building keys for POIs, limits to prevent symbols eliminating captions on ways (unnecessary with mf 0.5)

[6745th@web.de]

Hi Tobias,

I did a short test.

Some ways are dashed, so it looks a bit confusing.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/98a454a7f84a13996606664aee7c0439.jpg">

I think in the past it was different.

Wouldn't it be better to paint a solid line with dashed filling, like tiramisu?

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/18/431b203ac6b3a612d76d4ac493369fdd.jpg">



What do you think?



Greetings,

Thomas

[eartrumpet]

Some ways are dashed, so it looks a bit confusing.

I think in the past it was different.

Wouldn't it be better to paint a solid line with dashed filling, like tiramisu?

Hi Thomas,

thanks for your feedback. I've always used dashed to symbolize deteriorating track quality, something that I know form paper maps. The shorter the dashes, the worse the quality of the track, see also the map key: http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-theme">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/ ... hike-theme">http://www.openandromaps.org/en/legend/elevate-mountain-hike-theme

Wouldn't it be better to paint a solid line with dashed filling, like tiramisu?

For me it's easier to see in bright light with a short look, than different shades of similar colors. So I stick to it - but it's nice to have choices :-)

Best regards,

Tobias

[6745th@web.de]

You're theme is really amazing now Tobias.

Each "sub theme" stores his layers settings. Perfect

City- I switched all on,

Bike- I switched some off.



I used in the past the xl version.

With the new mf engine I use the svg version. Looks good.

Font scale I set to 1.1 symbol scale to 1.2.



I am sure, Orux will solve also the language bug, but with the workaround it is ok.