IMHO 3D is an irritation and a waste of time. I would prefer that it never appears. Yes I could press the 2D/3D button, but its presence may be the problem. It would be better if it was not there - Is this possible? As for North up. I prefer it in ALL navigation modes; foot, bike, car, nautical (I don't fly any more) - It gives a better sense of where you are in relation to other places, e.g. *"Suppose you're on M4 somewhere to the west of Bristol, that town to the north must be Swindon* - * Yes, and there's a decent cafe if you take the next exit south*". (Hypothetical). Very handy if you encounter an unusual traffic jam.
On Monday, 19 January 2026 at 07:21:04 UTC [email protected] wrote: > > > Op za 17 jan 2026 om 13:24 schreef Greg Troxel <[email protected]>: > >> I realize some people like 3D map view. My opinion is that people that >> understand maps and navigation do not, because it obscures scale. So I >> pretty much *never* want to see 3D. >> >> > I hear that argument more often in likewise wording: "people that > understand maps.." (and also: "I'm a pilot, I always want the map facing > north". Are you really that inflexible instead of bragging about what you > are?). > I am 63 and have used maps all my life for cars, walking, hiking, cycling. > Most of my life there weren't navigation devices. I know about maps and > about navigation, also on open water although that is some years behind me. > I use OsmAnd in 2D for cycling and walking/hiking. And since it's > possible, I use Osmand in 3D for car navigation. That has nothing to do > with (not) being able to read maps. It has to do with higher speeds and > being able to see better what's in front of you. > So yes, for driving I prefer 3D. And since I use navigation, for example > in busy towns, I do not need the map as such to see where I am going. I > need to hear the instructions, those are more important, and be able to > have a fast glimpse to see how it is meant. And especially in mountainous > areas on small curvy roads, I highly prefer the 3D look. Despite the > obscured scale (you are right there). > > It's about preferences. Not about the statement that people who use 3D > can't read maps, making users who use 2D stand above those 3D minions. ;). > > Kind regards, > Harry > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "OsmAnd" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/osmand/d500a0c6-fc19-4a35-a525-da8ce7fcdfbbn%40googlegroups.com.
