Ah that makes sense to me. BaseCamp has two types, one is called Route when exported as a GPX file it does not load well into OsmAnd. The other type is called Tracks which loads well and has many micro instructions unless you use Attach to the roads (snap to roads). Maybe I should send OsmAnd a copy of a Garmin Route exported as a GPX file to see if they can make OsmAnd more friendly to that file? I will do that when I have time.
At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or further from God. On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 1:42 PM Peter Elderson <[email protected]> wrote: > Maybe it's in the words! This is how I use the terms: > A route is a string of connected actual roads to follow. A routing app > identifies/analyses the roads to create the optimal string of roads > according to the routing profile you chose. > A track is a list of geolocations, which knows nothing about the roads. It > may follow actual roads, mimicking a route, but not necessarily. The > geolocations are not connected in the data; your app draws lines between > them, to create the illusion of a route. > > Track drawing applications may also use a routing algorithm between > trackpoints, thus creating extra trackpoints. After that, the routing > information (list of roads) is lost again. > > In the end, you have a track, not a route. Exporting it to gpx will not > contain any road information, just trackpoints. The receiving device just > has trackpoints. To create an actual route (and navigate) from the track, > it has to perform routing from trackpoint to trackpoint. If you want the > navigation to give road-aware instructions, it has to find the locations on > your map and calculate the best roads between them, which is sometimes > called "Snap to roads". > > That is why I never say that a gpx is a route. > > I think Basecamp creates, stores and exports tracks, even if it can use > routing to create/edit the track. Even if it could store routes (strings of > roads), it will convert to a track if you export to gpx. > > Peter Elderson > > > Op za 5 aug 2023 om 11:57 schreef SonWon <[email protected]>: > >> >> Hi Peter, >> >> Not sure I understand you completely. It does make routes that can be >> exported to a GPX file. Is there a better tool for the PC that I should >> consider using? >> >> John >> >> >> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or further >> from God. >> >> >> >> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 11:02 AM Peter Elderson <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >>> AFAIK Basecamp is not a router, which would make it not the best app for >>> creating a route for a specific type of vehicle. >>> >>> Peter Elderson >>> >>> >>> Op za 5 aug 2023 om 10:37 schreef SonWon <[email protected]>: >>> >>>> >>>> Peter, >>>> >>>> Thank you for the detailed explanation and for correcting me. >>>> >>>> I plan to investigation if there are any options I can set in BaseCamp >>>> when I export to a GPX file. I am still learning BaseCamp and I am not sure >>>> if this is the best tool for me to use when creating an on road motorcycle >>>> tour route GPX file to export and then import into OsmAnd. >>>> >>>> And I hope and pray you have a great day! >>>> >>>> John >>>> >>>> >>>> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or >>>> further from God. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 10:29 AM Peter Elderson <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> gpx is format spec, a subset of xml. A gpx file may contain tracks >>>>> (lists of geolocations known as track-points) and route points, also known >>>>> as waypoints. Waypoints usually have additional information fields, >>>>> trackpoints usually don't have additional fields. >>>>> It is very unusual for gpx-files to contain street names. Typically >>>>> street names are added at routing/navigating time by navigating apps. >>>>> Waypoints also usually do not contain street names. They usuallyhave >>>>> POI names/refs. >>>>> >>>>> Routes created by map applications usually allow you to create a route >>>>> or track, and waypoints for POIs. The waypoints are the icons you place on >>>>> the map. >>>>> >>>>> Export as gpx-file usually puts one track (list of trackpoints) and >>>>> the waypoints (separate route points) in the export file. The application >>>>> may offer a choice to export the waypoints. >>>>> (Some applications may offer the option to export more than one track >>>>> to a single gpx-file.) >>>>> >>>>> Applications importing the gpx-file should handle >>>>> 1. the track => display as a line >>>>> 2. the route points (waypoints) => display as separate points (icons, >>>>> markers) >>>>> (3. multiple tracks => display as separate lines) >>>>> >>>>> Routing/navigating applications can all handle 1. (track) >>>>> Routing/navigating applications seldom handle 3 (multiple tracks), >>>>> because they route/navigate one track at a time >>>>> >>>>> Routing/navigating applications differ in how they handle 2. >>>>> (waypoints) >>>>> E.g. afstandmeten.nl treats waypoints as trackpoints and connects all >>>>> points with a line, resulting in a map showing one normal >>>>> curves/meandering >>>>> route plus a chaotic mess of straight lines forming sharp points. >>>>> Luckily the waymark "route" is a separate route and I can delete it >>>>> from the screen, leaving only the track. >>>>> E.g.in OsmAnd, you can choose to import waypoints (it ignores the >>>>> track) or to import a track (I think it reads the waypoints as well, I >>>>> have >>>>> to check). >>>>> I don't know how Garmin and Bascamp handle imported gpx files with >>>>> waypoints and/or multiple tracks. >>>>> >>>>> That is why, when something unexpected happens, you need to look at >>>>> the gpx to check if it has multiple tracks, and separate routepoints. >>>>> Then import and check if all the elements in the gpx are handled >>>>> correctly. >>>>> You could also look at the details, especially for the wayponts, to >>>>> see if e.g. the name or type is shown on the screen after import. >>>>> >>>>> Peter Elderson >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Op za 5 aug 2023 om 09:26 schreef SonWon <[email protected]>: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Angelo, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am still learning too. This website may help. >>>>>> https://gpxadventures.com/tutorials/electronic-devices/what-is-a-gpx-file/ >>>>>> >>>>>> I am using Garmin BaseCamp to create GPX files since I have a Garmin >>>>>> device. BaseCamp gives me the option to create routes or waypoints. I >>>>>> think >>>>>> routes contain street names and turns however I have better results >>>>>> importing waypoints into OsmAnd. I think waypoints are just GPS points on >>>>>> the map strung together to create a route. At least that is how I am >>>>>> visualizing it. I think a route is a single waypoint at each turn which >>>>>> does not appear to work well with OsmAnd. >>>>>> >>>>>> When you use Attach to The Roads it binds all of the waypoints into >>>>>> the nearest road. So in place of following waypoint to waypoint you are >>>>>> following the road. I noticed the algorithm that makes this possible is >>>>>> not >>>>>> perfect. For example a turn on a road will sometimes just pretend you are >>>>>> not turning however the map is clear. I am use to navigating without >>>>>> voice >>>>>> instructions because of a Bluetooth limitation with the headset, phone >>>>>> and >>>>>> Garmin all linked at the same time. Bluetooth does not play well with >>>>>> more >>>>>> than two audio channels is what I have learned. >>>>>> >>>>>> I would not take what I wrote as completely correct until someone >>>>>> more knowledgeable comes by to correct or confirm what I wrote. >>>>>> >>>>>> I think that sums up all that I think I know. >>>>>> >>>>>> John >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or >>>>>> further from God. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Sat, Aug 5, 2023 at 12:13 AM Angelo Serio <[email protected]> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi John, >>>>>>> Thanks a lot for your help. >>>>>>> I'm not an expert in GPX creation. >>>>>>> Can you better explain difference between waypoints and route gpx? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have noticed that some of imported GPX are working other no, most >>>>>>> probably you are right. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> A further question is related to Attach to the Road >>>>>>> Can be set for default or shall be set on every time? >>>>>>> I tried but I cannot confirm last request from navigation page >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Sorry to abuse of your help. >>>>>>> Thanks in advance >>>>>>> Angelo >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Il ven 4 ago 2023, 21:31 SonWon <[email protected]> ha scritto: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi Angelo, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I did some testing tonight. There are two types of GPX files, one >>>>>>>> is a route and the other is waypoints. This is defined when you create >>>>>>>> the >>>>>>>> GPX file. For a waypoint file you will get micro instructions which are >>>>>>>> annoying when on road. An imported route file also has micro >>>>>>>> instructions. >>>>>>>> However if you select Attach to The Roads then OsmAnd will provide >>>>>>>> better >>>>>>>> instructions. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Give it a try by creating a short route and use the Simulate >>>>>>>> Navigation feature to see how OsmAnd will route as you try different >>>>>>>> combinations. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In summary, using the Attach to The Roads will clean up the micro >>>>>>>> instructions. It isn't perfect though. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> John >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or >>>>>>>> further from God. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 7:29 PM Angelo Serio <[email protected]> >>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> John, >>>>>>>>> Following pad is ok. >>>>>>>>> Problem if you navigate an imported gpx with turn by turn >>>>>>>>> announcement . >>>>>>>>> Osmand is giving "describing" you the road and announce any simple >>>>>>>>> bend on a strait road . >>>>>>>>> Driving crazy and make hard to understand when you really have to >>>>>>>>> turn. >>>>>>>>> Roundabout: it say slightly turn right and then turn left . No >>>>>>>>> graphic indication on screen. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> When I start navigation I choose "follow truck" >>>>>>>>> May be this is wrong. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Ciao >>>>>>>>> Angelo >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Il gio 3 ago 2023, 17:59 SonWon <[email protected]> ha scritto: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> I'll be testing this on the road once the weather clears. I >>>>>>>>>> didn't see this problem with a test import so it could be the import >>>>>>>>>> file >>>>>>>>>> is the problem? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> John >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or >>>>>>>>>> further from God. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Thu, Aug 3, 2023 at 2:38 PM Angelo Serio <[email protected]> >>>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Everybody, >>>>>>>>>>> I have seen this topic has been discussed in the past, but I'm >>>>>>>>>>> wondering if there is any improvement/ good news about >>>>>>>>>>> I love the app, but I use a lot of prearranged gpx and follow >>>>>>>>>>> them only looking the map on screen isn't the best solution. >>>>>>>>>>> Turn by turn navigation doesn't work and Osmand is " describing" >>>>>>>>>>> the road versus give real indication >>>>>>>>>>> I hope there is a solution to this problem. >>>>>>>>>>> I know it's related to Openmaps , but it seems to me that such a 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