Well, GPX is a standard. My script also is no translator, it just fixes some strange behaviors in OSMAND when loading GPX Routes in order to make my life easier.
[email protected] schrieb am Donnerstag, 4. Juli 2024 um 09:15:37 UTC+2: > > I was using BaseCamp when I was using Garmin for a Navi. I find BaseCamp > in serious need of an update. :) Anyway I wanted a web based solution since > I prefer to use Linux. I suppose I could use BaseCamp in a virtual machine. > I wonder how much trouble BaseCamp would be in a VM? And my Android tablet > would have no access. I discovered Furkot however I am not completely > pleased with Furkot and support is sometimes non existent. > > After importing from Furkot into OsmAnd I discovered there is not an > actual GPX file format standard that everyone follows which is a headache. > My last trip was a navigation nightmare when I discovered this. So I may > replace Furkot although the only other routing service I found that has > most of the features I want is Kurviger. I am hopeful that in the soon > future importing waypoints into the OsmAnd Navigation List will work. That > feature may even be in the OsmAnd beta 4.8 as I write this. I was looking > for another Navi app however OsmAnd has most all of the bells and whistles > I want so here I am. > > I was just thinking a universal GPX file translator between all of the GPX > file formats (KML too?) would be a good idea that people may even pay money > for. I suppose the files usually work unless you want routing? Routing > appears to be the weak spot. I wish you all of the best in your BaseCamp to > OsmAnd translator! > > Thank you again! > > > At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or further > from God. > > > On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 8:25 AM Wolfgang Studer <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> You're welcome. >> >> Normally I plan my routes on my Mac with BaseCamp. >> The issue there is (I do not know how it works with other apps), that all >> routes are imported into OSMAND group "User", due to this value in a tag in >> all waypoints. >> Also as written above, shaping points (defined points in the route not >> declared as waypoints) are not imported into OSMAND. >> >> Due to I'm currently writing a python app which solves me these two >> issues, plus a few goodies, by modifying GPX route file (a step between >> export from BaseCamp and import into OSMAND). >> SO far 90% works well but it's not available as an executable, just as >> source. >> Let's see when I get time to complete it. >> >> [email protected] schrieb am Donnerstag, 4. Juli 2024 um 08:18:04 UTC+2: >> >>> >>> Thank you very much for posting this. I have been struggling with >>> importing GPX files to create a navigation route. I will test this out, if >>> it works for me it will be helpful! >>> >>> Also, it appears the Attached to Road feature is now usable (it is no >>> longer painfully slow on certain GPX track files). I had it work twice for >>> me with positive results. I do need to test the feature out more thoroughly >>> so... >>> >>> I also have an open issue in github with the OsmAnd developers >>> requesting a feature that allows the importing of waypoints from a GPX file >>> into the Navigation List. >>> >>> >>> At any moment, you have a choice, that leads you closer to God or >>> further from God. >>> >>> >>> >>> On Thu, Jul 4, 2024 at 7:45 AM Wolfgang Studer <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Most probably the reason why you got no answer is that you want to use >>>> a route, not tracks. >>>> >>>> While using tracks in GPX files in OSMAND is easy and straight forward >>>> and well supported, using routes is, how to say, a kind of unloved child >>>> in >>>> OSMAND. It works but! >>>> Note: To determinate if you have route or tracks, have a look into your >>>> GPX file. You will find a <rte> segment, which indicates a route. >>>> Also note: The advantage of a route is that it works on various >>>> navigation devices/apps with different map versions. The disadvantage is >>>> that the route is calculated based on the device/app settings and maps, >>>> which may result into different ways to be driven. >>>> >>>> So how to use routes in OSMAND? >>>> 1) Go to "Map markers", there to "Groups" >>>> 2) In case there is any group, disable the group by slide the right >>>> sided switch to the left. On the next OSMAND start, these disabled groups >>>> will be deleted. >>>> 3) Now go to "list" and make sure, there is no remaining item. In case >>>> there are any, go to "More" and select "Move all to history". >>>> 4) Finally go to "History" and use the "clear" link on the top right >>>> corner till all is gone and your history is empty. >>>> 5) Leave "Map markers" >>>> 6) Go to "My Places" >>>> 7) In case there is any entry except "Personal" or "Favorites", click >>>> on the 3 dots on each and click on "Delete". >>>> 8) Leave "My Places" >>>> ==> You have now a clean environment to start on. Sometimes it is also >>>> good to restart OSMAND at this point ... >>>> >>>> 9) Go to "My Places", click on the + sign and import your GPX file with >>>> the route >>>> 10) You may see now a new entry, e.g. named "user". >>>> 11) click on the 3 dots and choose "Add to map markers". >>>> 12) "My Places" are closed and you are back on the map. >>>> 13) Go to "Map markers", there to "More" and choose "Plan a route". >>>> 14) In the appearing popup, click to "Options", then "Select All". >>>> 15) make sure that your waypoints are in correct order. >>>> ==> Note: so called shaping points you have in your route, which does >>>> not exist as a waypoint are not loaded by OSMAND! >>>> 16) Click to "Options" again, then "Navigation". >>>> >>>> Voila, your done. You have your route inside OSMAND which each >>>> individual waypoint in proper sequence. >>>> >>>> After your route is completely driven, just follow step 1-8 as >>>> described above to make sure, you can start fresh on your next route. >>>> >>>> Also a note in case of multi day routes: Do not export them all in one >>>> GPX. OSMAND makes a big mess when importing them and does not distinguish >>>> between the individual routes but just import the waypoints .... >>>> A better choice is to export each day as an individual file and import >>>> the next only after you completed the previous (and clean up after prev >>>> route is completed). >>>> >>>> >>>> [email protected] schrieb am Mittwoch, 29. Mai 2024 um 16:34:18 UTC+2: >>>> >>>>> So i'm new to this app and trying to figure it out. I've tried >>>>> importing a gpx. The ottawa ride for dad route. >>>>> >>>>> It appears the waypoints or poker stops are not in file and the route >>>>> does not follow exactly the roads intended. >>>>> >>>>> Not sure what i'm doing wrong. Do i have to add the waypoints/poker >>>>> stops as intermediate and if so, how. How do i make sure the route is >>>>> exactly as intended? Do i attach roads? 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