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TopoFusion Development => Feature Requests => Topic started by: redpete on April 06, 2009, 08:02:22 PM

Title: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: redpete on April 06, 2009, 08:02:22 PM

Any way to integrate a new map, similar (or using the actual one) to Google Maps Terrain view?

I also noticed that the search "Choose a board to search in, or search all" area appears behind the submit button in Firefox 3.  More of a website feature request, but hey...

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: ScottMorris on April 06, 2009, 08:07:02 PM

We've been looking at adding a google maps (or earth) mode, but we're still not sure of the legality of it.  Other software does it to some extent, but that doesn't mean it's legal.

We'll see.  Definitely a possible future addition.

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: KenF on June 27, 2009, 12:08:58 PM

Quote from: redpete on April 06, 2009, 08:02:22 PM

Any way to integrate a new map, similar (or using the actual one) to Google Maps Terrain view?

I'm not sure exactly what you are trying to do, but you can achieve a "terrain view" in Google maps if you have a spot where you can upload a .kml file created in TopoFusion.

Assuming the full link to your file is: http://...MyMapLink.kml

Then your map can be displayed using the link:
http://maps.google.com/?q=http://...MyMaplink.kml


"Terrain view" can be forced by adding &t=p  at the end of the link
http://maps.google.com/?q=http://...MyMapLink.kml&t=p

More details here:
http://mapki.com/wiki/Google_Map_Parameters
 

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: redpete on June 29, 2009, 08:27:39 AM

Ken

Thanks for the input.  I did end up figuring out how to save as a kml and then posting on Google Maps.  I guess what I was looking for is a shaded relief topo (preferably integrated into Topofusion, to save on the export/import work).  Although this can be accomplished somewhat using the combo mode, I still find it inferior to say National G's shaded relief and thought that a Google Map integration might be a way to go.  Not trying to slam topofusion--I love it and am happier to support Scott than some giant company--but the shaded relief is the one shortcoming I hope gets updated.

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: ScottMorris on June 29, 2009, 12:06:49 PM

Shaded relief may not be too far off now that TopoFusion has auto-downloaded and fast DEM data at its disposal...

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: chuckt on July 04, 2009, 02:36:43 PM

Awesome, I've been waiting for this for a long time!

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: ScottMorris on September 24, 2009, 02:06:25 PM

Just a quick note, version 3.90 of TF Pro has been released, featuring shaded relief for all map types.

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: redpete on September 24, 2009, 02:08:47 PM

GREAT!  I'll check it out tonight.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: chuckt on September 24, 2009, 04:45:47 PM

Lovin' it!

Now I need to print a couple maps for a backpacking trip next month.

Thanks for all the effort Scott.

chuckt

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: redpete on September 29, 2009, 08:28:41 AM

Great addition to an already great program.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Google Maps: Terrain
Post by: drbillphd on February 26, 2010, 09:28:12 PM

Quote from: ScottMorris on September 24, 2009, 02:06:25 PM

Just a quick note, version 3.90 of TF Pro has been released, featuring shaded relief for all map types.

Yeah, thanks Scott, will be helpful on the next fishing trip.