Author Topic: UK / Europe coverage (Read 9486 times)

osluk · « **on:** March 18, 2004, 05:00:50 PM »

Hardware manufacturers don't seem to make software that matches the hardware. Like the Garmin logbook software. So to get a reasonable package you have to look elsewhere.

Is it possible to test the logbook feature? If this works with the Forerunner its just a question of the mapping coverage.

What do other European customers do.

Chris

Alan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 18, 2004, 06:47:45 PM »

We're working to finish up the changes necessary to release a new (non-beta) version. We will release a new demo at the same time that will include the logbook features.

At this time TopoFusion only gets maps from TerraServer which doesn't have any coverage of Europe.

osluk · « **Reply #2 on:** March 19, 2004, 01:20:26 AM »

Thanks for the quick reply.

Where do other european users find mapping info.

Buying the hardware is the easy bit finding all the different ways to record it or display is the hard part.

The Garmin Forerunner (Garmin UK assured me could only be downloaded into their own software) requires a utility to offload the data. Garmin logbook does not allow any error correction. I might have a good sprint finish but 8432 miles an hour is out of my league.

Then a utility to clean up split the data into the form I need it then some way of displaying it.

In tandem with this a logbook type capability for tracking workout figures.

Chris

osluk · « **Reply #3 on:** March 19, 2004, 07:35:07 AM »

On the mapping coverage front I have found that http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/examples.html has European mapping. Is the source they use possible for you guys?

In Europe we feel a little left out!!

Chris

Alan · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2004, 07:45:47 AM »

I dunno, those examples are on a pretty massive (country-wide) scale. They don't look too useful unless you're driving across countries.

« **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2004, 01:48:43 AM »

Hi, the mapping goes to street level but is in svg format so is fairly hard to do anything with.

Now I have registered how do I get hold of the beta.

Chris

Alan · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2004, 07:36:24 AM »

head to http://www.topofusion.com/beta.php

We'll add you to the email list too.

osluk · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2004, 08:43:14 AM »

Wow I am really impressed.

I'm sure someone has mentioned these before but:

As the logbook is so good can different categories be defined for different users / walking / driving to trail. Should I / can I create multiple logbooks then stats would be easier.

Second thing I must have an erroneous point in the walk as I am shown at a speed in excess of the laws off physics (for me anyway) short of opening the GPX file in GPSU and looking for the speed how can I spot the problem entry.

Chris

Alan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2004, 11:25:41 PM »

There isn't anything set up to catogorize different types of tracks. Also, only one logbook is really supported, though you could easily copy the file in and out to swap them.

If you right-click on the gpx file and go to properties, then go to the "track points" tab you can see all of the points data, you can select and delete specific ones. If you double-click on them the main window will center on that point. In 'point' mode you can move and delete individual points. There shouldn't really be any need to look at the GPX file directly

« **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2004, 12:37:52 PM »

Hi,

I guess I'm asking a variant of the above questions. I've got an image of the map of my local area at a scale that is suitable for cycling/walking in the form of a .gif image with a resolution of 200 dots/km. The image is aligned with the UK National Grid.

Is it possible to format this file so that topofusion can read it - and overlay tracks downloaded from a Garmin GPS?

ta Kirby

PS I'm familar with XML and can write a program to access individual pixel values in a .gif image.

Alan · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2004, 01:57:30 PM »

Quote (Guest @ April 23 2004,1:37)

Is it possible to format this file so that topofusion can read it - and overlay tracks downloaded from a Garmin GPS?

Not currently, the only basemaps TopoFusion is set up to use are those from TerraServer.

« **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2004, 02:49:49 AM »

Quote (Alan @ April 23 2004,2:57)

Quote (Guest @ April 23 2004,1:37)

Is it possible to format this file so that topofusion can read it - and overlay tracks downloaded from a Garmin GPS?

Not currently, the only basemaps TopoFusion is set up to use are those from TerraServer.

I'm sure there are lots of users willing to use their own 1:10 000 topography / orienteering maps (compare to sportsim). Topofusion is much better software than Sportsim, but European users seem to be out of scope, and so Sportsim's "add your own map and calibrate" is the only way to get good basemap. GpsVisualizer supports only very bad street level maps, not even biggest buildings are mapped.

Please, add the ability to add your own basemap, should not take more than 3 weeks or so.

« **Reply #12 on:** July 16, 2004, 06:47:19 AM »

I are currently checking out both Topofusion and Sportsim for my future training endavours. Â Topofusion is great for trekking, and Sportsim appears great for runners with the simulation and comparing features. Â However I agree with you Mika that a basemap function, i.e. make your own basemap would be a great new feature for Europe. Â Sportsims satellite maps are very rough on details, but actually also very useful when you have nothing else.

Keep up the good work!

Gary in europe

« **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2006, 12:31:18 AM »

If ou could use GoogleEarth as one of the sources that could add great usability for users in Europe.
Then there are country-specific sources like France's Geoportail (www.geoportail.fr) which has great detailed maps great for outdoor use!