silvermapper

"Go staight ahead"? Not really!
I attach two screenshots of the "turn left" example I gave in my previous comment: the simulated route image and itinerary detail. I have looked at the particular road section in JOSM, the OSM online editor, and cannot find anything that …

Comment by silvermapper October 2018 permalink
"Go staight ahead"? Not really!
I have been noting TTS instructions with interest while out driving recently. There are confusions from time to time, certainly, such as Jochen_K describes, including "bear right", for example, when the road is doing something else, "…

Comment by silvermapper October 2018 permalink
No alternative routes found as of today
Problem solved.I had changed 'Preference' percentages in 'Road Restrictions' to decrease according to the roads hierarchy, in addition to changing the speeds themselves. Returning 'Preference' to 50% in all cases resul…

Comment by silvermapper September 2018 permalink
No alternative routes found as of today
TomasI thank you for your prompt reply.Search 1: Postcode RG9 4ED (Binfield Heath) to Postcode RG19 8BD (Ashford Hill)There are clear choices of alternative routes to this destination, as I know historically.Search 2: Postcode RG9 4ED (Binfield Heat…

Comment by silvermapper September 2018 permalink
Sequence of instructions
Thumbs up to John Percy!

Comment by silvermapper October 2017 permalink
Facility to change chosen alternative route colour
TomasI see the colours in Settings>Map customisation>MAP COLOURS/Other colours whose heading I had not seen previously. I am unaware of having been there ever. I do accept, however, that I can make my own choice.I thank you for your helpful …

Comment by silvermapper September 2017 permalink
Saving selected point of interest
chattiewomanWould you kindly advise me how to customise the toolbar? This is new to me.

Comment by silvermapper January 2017 permalink
How are navigation instructions created?
DaveI am unsure of the implication of your question. My car profile is set to Fastest.

Comment by silvermapper August 2016 permalink
How to share multiple .gpx files
tomasI thank you for your helpful reply. That is a satisfactory solution using my 'phone's file manager or Windows File Explorer - I curse my blinkered thought processes sometimes!To help other users, might I add your path relates to SD c…

Comment by silvermapper August 2016 permalink
GB postcode search difference
tomasThanks - my oversight!

Comment by silvermapper August 2016 permalink
Service road wrongly used in navigation
I downloaded the latest OSM UK data yesterday, dated 23/02/2016, as prompted. Routing covering this service road remains the same, i.e. 'Small Local Road' enabled uses this road; disabled, the service road is ignored. I tagged the road &…

Comment by silvermapper February 2016 permalink
Service road wrongly used in navigation
DurkoThere is a business along that road. I shall tag it as you suggest, however, and check how road restrictions affect routing following the next data update.I thank you for your constructive reply.

Comment by silvermapper February 2016 permalink
Service road wrongly used in navigation
My lack of understanding about OSM tags and their relationship to MapFactor Navigator FREE 'Road Restrictions': 'Small Local Road' was enabled. Disabled, the service road is ignored.

Comment by silvermapper February 2016 permalink
Use of imported .gpx files
tomasI thank you for your prompt reply. 'Small Local Road' was not switched on, indeed. Navigator matches OSRM when it is on. The route chosen remains something of a mystery, however, because the straightforward route, on better classes…

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
How to overcome incorrect voice navigation
The following solution to my question has been posted on OSM Help forum: 'There was an error in the tagging of Shillingford Roundabout: it was mapped as a circular oneway street. I have added junction=roundabout and directions should change to …

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
How to overcome incorrect voice navigation
tomasDeparture = ReadingDestination = OxfordUncomplicated route

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
Long address path to .gpx files
CrocodilefarmI have /storage/emulated/0/navigator/temp only. Incidentally, there are 24 temporary files, mpfctmp, plus another eight in /storage/sdcard1/navigator but outside the temp folder dated 26th and 28th June , all 0 bytes. I installed MapF…

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
Long address path to .gpx files
OldieI thank you for your prompt and constructive reply. I shall investigate your suggestion.

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
Create a .gpx file without planning a route
ianLYou make an interesting point regarding the flashing red dot. I am learning each day what Navigator FREE offers and how to use it. I made a return journey yesterday without navigation but with 'Record as GPX' activated. I switched of…

Comment by silvermapper July 2015 permalink
Create a .gpx file without planning a route
Uli and hvdwolfI revisited 'Settings' and wondered about 'GPS positions recording'. This was set at or I had set this as 'Save as GPX automatically'. I assumed that is what I required. Changing the selection to '…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
Create a .gpx file without planning a route
I have powered off my 'phone and restarted it. I have selected the GPX tab and the bottom of the page has only the same greyed out button I described earlier. It has never been any different to my knowledge. I do not remember seeing at any t…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
Changing map colours
hvdwolf I thank you for your reply. My version is 1.6.20. This is the latest version on Google Play. I have Settings>MAP;Map colors - Change map color schemes>Edit color scheme - Open editor for editing map color schemes. I wrote previously…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
Create a .gpx file without planning a route
UliI thank you for your reply.I have 'Record/Replay/Manage GPS files' on my 'phone.Touching that gives me the page with NMEA and GPX at the top. I have a few .gpx files there from past navigated journeys. A box at the bottom left ha…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
How to remove icon from map
UliI thank you for your informative reply.

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
Importing, exporting and SD card files
hvdwolfI thank you for your informative reply.'silver' in my username hints at my age. I come somewhat late to the show and did not know file manager or file explorer apps existed for mobile 'phones.I have downloaded and installed ES…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink
Importing, exporting and SD card files
TomasI thank you for your reply.1. On my 'phone I have Menu>Tools>Record/Replay/Manage GPS files>GPX. Touching a .gpx file gives me the following dialog box: Action: Show on map; Replay; Rename; Delete; Delete All; Share. There is no…

Comment by silvermapper June 2015 permalink

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