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Re missed waypoint.

I see you suggested the same thing a long long time ago.

I requested the same thing a few days ago....

I guess I shouldn't expect anything to come out of mine either..
:-q

See "navigating a pre recorded route" and "Routing and recalculation"

Thanks Tomas
That's one out of two ;-)

Now let's have the "missed waypoint" sorted out

Here is a copy of my wishlist.


1- Automatically disregard a missed Waypoint (ie due road closure) after a set time or distance or closed to the next waypoint and navigate to the next waypoint.
2- Add a "Stop" in the route ( same as CoPilot)
3- Suppress Waypoint announcements
4- Step by step simulation of route
5- Unload a loaded route (can only unload displayed by deleting all waypoints - unless I missed a command somehow)
etc...etc...
:)

I believe these enhancements will turn Mapfactor Navigator into a a top notch navigation app. Will be on the same level a s Garmin Zumo and TomTom

There are 1000s of cyclists and motorcyclists desperate for a smartphone app that can stand against the Zumo.

How about it?

not my department :-)
but it is not as easy as one would think, everybody have somewhat different idea of how it should work

Reply to Chattiewoman and hvdwolf

Re: Point 2

Let me explain how I use waypoints.

I use waypoints to create a route - every waypoint is placed in a key position to ensure that only one route can be followed via the correct roads and hopefully it will be the same on different maps and apps ( as you can see I am not interested of the waypoint announcements, hence point 3 request). I am creating a route using RouteConverter or recording a trip. Then manually I clean the track (remove extra waypoints) and converting to a route. Normally I reduce the number of waypoints from over a thousand+ to 20-30 key waypoints ( hence request 4 for a good simulation).

The "stop" is to tell the rider that this is a place to stop for rest or see the view or any other reason ( in my case is for a mid-ride brief). This need to be announced clearly ie " you are 1 mile away from your 1st stop". Other use of the stops could for delivery/drops points.
Please have in mind that the route can be used by other people that have note gone through the route before and will need to know where to stop and be assured that the route they follow is the correct one.

To Tomas
Tomas, who do I need to get to have a look at this. I dont know how and to whom to log a Change Request to get this moving - is there a process and procedure to be followed?

Thanks to all

If Tomas tell to me "it is more important than everything else" then I do it.

@chattiewoman: For me there is a big difference. Stop Navigation really stops the navigation. When you "press" Navigate (again), it will take the entire route again. No matter whether you're halfways or not, so it will include all waypoints (as if you would do the same route again next day)

Hi Tomas

Any news on your decision - Lubos seems to know what it needs to be done.

I am happy to help in any way I can..

Here is a copy of my wishlist - #1 is my top wish

1- Automatically disregard a missed Waypoint (ie due road closure) after a set time or distance or closed to the next waypoint and navigate to the next waypoint.
2- Add a "Stop" in the route ( same as CoPilot)
3- Suppress Waypoint announcements
4- Step by step simulation of route
5- Unload a loaded route (can only unload displayed by deleting all waypoints - unless I missed a command somehow)
etc...etc...

Check out the new HERE (Nokia) app. The implementation of your wish list #4 for step by step simulation is the most clever/ intuitive way I have seen for any GPS app. It is far better than what is currently available with Navigator. It allows for very efficient reviewing of the proposed turns for the route.

Hi Tomas

Thanks Tomas