Kurviger 1.11.8 (Beta)

[Tom]

Bad weather conditions here for testing… do I need to download new maps then or is it a setting or just automatically implemented?

another question:
I asked in the past for variable placement of the navigation bars… had just another idea: I need big font size since the presbyopia is hitting hard already :-)… but then the navigation bars on the top get too big and overlie the driven route. Is it possible to get a transparency slider for ALL navigation bars from 0 to 100% in order to see more from the background for individual adjustment?

[devemux86]

@Tom

do I need to download new maps then or is it a setting or just automatically implemented?

The changes are inside the app map engine.
No new maps are needed, can work with old.

@Tom

Is it possible to get a transparency slider for ALL navigation bars from 0 to 100% in order to see more from the background for individual adjustment?

Mean to have navigation panels transparent?
That could make navigation texts less readable since would mix with map?

[Tom]

@devemux86

Mean to have navigation panels transparent?

yes, but with a slider I am sure everyone can find the ideal setting depending on the map color… I even use additionall the android function for negative colors… the result is pretty much fun and better visibility. For me it would help a lot if the navigation bars cannot be moved to another posititon.

[linux-user]

Repeating my “netherlands test” I would say, there is (only) one problematic area left, that should be improved:

Map center near Tilburg Netherlands:

• 12.9 - 12.1 => ~1-3 fps

[devemux86]

@linux-user

12.9 - 12.1 => ~1-3 fps

That depends greatly on map area and device specs and cannot exist a global solution.
For zoom ≥12 map is rendered without simplifications and plan is to maintain it like that.

[linux-user]

@devemux86

For zoom ≥12 map is rendered without simplifications

I am surprised about the performance jump in Tilburg area on my device :

• Zoom 12.9 => ~1-3 fps which also slows down the menu
• Zoom 13.1 => perfect smooth

Kurviger Pro 1.11.7
Android 8.0.0 (API 26)
samsung SM-G930F
1080 x 1920 (480 dpi)

[devemux86]

Every change in map reader affects all maps and that is not fair for most normal maps.

As next step I prefer first to improve offline map creation process, heavy maps at least.

[Ciutnik]

@devemux86

For zoom ≥12 map is rendered without simplifications and plan is to maintain it like that.

Hi. Maybe you would like to consider “disappearing” green areas at a lower level, i.e. 14 or even 15? (currently is 13). Sometimes locating bushes along the route is crucial!.. We all know what I mean…

[linux-user]

@Ciutnik

“disappearing” green areas

Ah, that explains the performance jump I am observing at the 13 threshold.
I just did a side by side comparison with google maps in my area.
They let the green areas disappear at ~14 on my device.

[Basti]

Hallo

@devemux86

The changes are inside the app map engine.
No new maps are needed , can work with old.

Habe gerade festgestellt, dass die Karten Europas Anfang Dezember ein Update bekommen haben. Heist das, ich muss alle meine Karten neu integrieren, oder gibt es ein Update-Funktion.
Danke für die Antworten.

[devemux86]

@Basti

Heist das, ich muss alle meine Karten neu integrieren, oder gibt es ein Update-Funktion.

There is not any update offline maps functionality yet.

[Basti]

@devemux86

There is not any update maps functionality yet.

Sorry, ich meinte die Offline-Karten

[luckytown]

Hallo Basti,

nein Du musst nicht zwangsläufig alle Karten aktualisieren. Ich aktualisiere zum Beispiel nur die wo ich mit dem Motorrad in dem Monat unterwegs bin.

Hello, Basti,

no You do not necessarily have to update all maps. For example, I only update those maps where I am riding a motorcycle that month.

[boldtrn]

@Basti

Habe gerade festgestellt, dass die Karten Europas Anfang Dezember ein Update bekommen haben. Heist das, ich muss alle meine Karten neu integrieren, oder gibt es ein Update-Funktion.

Da die Karten nur für die Anzeige der Karte verwendet werden, ist es aus meiner Sicht nicht so wichtig die Karten dauernd upzudaten. Die Karten werden von uns monatlich aktualisiert. Als Nutzer kann es ausreichen 1-2 mal pro Saison die Karten zu aktualisieren. Die Daten für die Navigation werden wöchentlich auf dem Server geupdated, da musst du nichts machen.

[devemux86]

@Ciutnik

Maybe you would like to consider “disappearing” green areas at a lower level, i.e. 14 or even 15? (currently is 13).

Actually shouldn’t be any disappearing layers suddenly on zoom in.
On zoom out the reverse process is valid for performance reasons.

Note: vegetation (like all layers) is optional via map layers menu,
for those heavy areas, for those not wanting it in navigation, etc.

Coming in next version…

[devemux86]

Kurviger 1.11.8 (Beta) is on Google Play (instructions):

- Map: add POI for accommodation, health in layers menu (Pro)

More points of interest in map layers menu for accommodation (e.g. hotels) and health care (e.g. hospitals, pharmacies).

- Various improvements

[Ciutnik]

@devemux86

More points of interest in map layers

Great! In my opinion, it’s especially good to see a pharmacy. Maybe a layer with ATMs would be useful?

[devemux86]

@Ciutnik

Maybe a layer with ATMs would be useful?

I created a separate topic, let’s discuss more POI suggestions there.

Points of interest

What other points of interest do you think would be useful to be included in maps and the layers menu? Current points of interest: Accommodation tourism=hotel (16) tourism=hostel (16) tourism=camp_site (12) tourism=caravan_site (12) Gastronomy amenity=restaurant (16) amenity=cafe (16) amenity=pub (16) amenity=fast_food (16) Health amenity=hospital (15) amenity=pharmacy (16) Fuel stations amenity=fuel (10) Parking areas amenity=parking (16) amenity=motorcycle_parking …

[Basti]

Hallo @ luckytown und @ boldtrn,

Danke für Euchere Antworten. Hatte schon einen kleine Schreck bekommen, jetzt alle meine Karten zu aktualiesieren.

@boldtrn

Die Daten für die Navigation werden wöchentlich auf dem Server geupdated, da musst du nichts machen.

Nehme ich die aktuellen Kartenausschnitt von meine Route vom Server mit auf mein Handy?

Viele Grüße
Bastel

[linux-user]

@devemux86

• Map: add POI for accommodation, health in layers menu (Pro)

I have just tested 2 camp_sites I am aware of, and I think they are not shown as POI in V1.11.8:
“Camping Brunnen” and “Camping Bannwaldsee”
Maybe because these are represented in OSM as polygons or multipolygons