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TopoFusion Basic / Re: Exporting with bearing/direction information?

« on: October 02, 2013, 09:30:35 AM »

Hi Sarah,

That info isn't computed or stored anywhere currently in the software, but it could be added.  I'm curious what your application is?

Thanks

Scott

252

TopoFusion Pro / Re: Map disappears after Photofusion Analysis

« on: August 29, 2013, 01:12:30 PM »

Hey Bob,

That's strange -- so you lose the display of maps completely?  Does switching to a different tileset (map type) change anything?  How about switching to 3D?

It may be that you are running out of available video memory.  Switching to 3D might expose that.

Let me know.

Scott

253

TopoFusion Anouncements / v4.81 - new servers

« on: August 18, 2013, 12:09:20 PM »

new Landsat, new elevation data

As posted in the announcements forum, our trusty OnEarth server ceased giving out Landsat and Elevation tiles in the last week.  Version 4.8 replaces OnEarth with a different NASA server, and there are some improvements!  First, elevation data is global -- before TopoFusion had no elevation data in extreme latitudes (60*+).  3D in Alaska!  Second, the Landsat imagery is higher quality, better true color, and still covers the whole world.  This is definitely an improvement for non-US users.

We also added the Juicy Trails tileset, which is a very nice rendering of OSM street, topo and (most importantly) trail data.  See http://juicytrails.com for more info, but this is a very nice tileset to have available in TF.  Please consider adding trails to the OSM database (which will then be reflected on Juicy Trails, too).

Thanks!

4.80 ā€“ [8/14/13]

Added new server for Landsat and Elevation data
  OnEarth server has been retired
  Elevation data now available above 60* and below 60*!
  Removes issues between NED (US only) and SRTM (global)
  Option for force SRTM removed
  Landsat imagery now true color reflectance (instead of Mars-like color)
  Better resolution, especially outside the USA
Fixed moving time calculation for reversed tracks in profile tool
Increased possible size of KMZ tiled map exports

4.79 - [7/26/13]   (Beta)                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                                 
Fixed profile errors with tracks missing time, introduced in 4.78                                                                                                                 
Added Trackleaders FastMarker export

4.78 ā€“ [7/25/13]  (Beta)

Added Juicy Trails tileset ā€“ ā€˜Jā€™ key shortcut
Fixed KMZ tiled map exports for over 500 tiles at a time
Fixed speed display for sub-second GPX files

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Beta Testing / v4.8 - new Elevation/Landsat server

« on: August 14, 2013, 08:09:16 PM »

new Landsat, new elevation data

As posted in the announcements forum, our trusty OnEarth server ceased giving out Landsat and Elevation tiles in the last week.  Version 4.8 replaces OnEarth with a different NASA server, and there are some improvements!  First, elevation data is global -- before TopoFusion had no elevation data in extreme latitudes (60*+).  3D in Alaska!  Second, the Landsat imagery is higher quality, better true color, and still covers the whole world.  This is definitely an improvement for non-US users.

We also added the Juicy Trails tileset, which is a very nice rendering of OSM street, topo and (most importantly) trail data.  See http://juicytrails.com for more info, but this is a very nice tileset to have available in TF.  Please consider adding trails to the OSM database (which will then be reflected on Juicy Trails, too).

We had some other small fixes, but needed to push this new version with the server change out ASAP.  Please let us know of and issues or feedback you have.

Thanks!

4.80 ā€“ [8/14/13]

Added new server for Landsat and Elevation data
  OnEarth server has been retired
  Elevation data now available above 60* and below 60*!
  Removes issues between NED (US only) and SRTM (global)
  Option for force SRTM removed
  Landsat imagery now true color reflectance (instead of Mars-like color)
  Better resolution, especially outside the USA
Fixed moving time calculation for reversed tracks in profile tool
Increased possible size of KMZ tiled map exports

4.79 - [7/26/13]   (Beta)                                                                                                                                             
                                                                                                                                                                                 
Fixed profile errors with tracks missing time, introduced in 4.78                                                                                                                 
Added Trackleaders FastMarker export

4.78 ā€“ [7/25/13]  (Beta)

Added Juicy Trails tileset ā€“ ā€˜Jā€™ key shortcut
Fixed KMZ tiled map exports for over 500 tiles at a time
Fixed speed display for sub-second GPX files

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Reverse Profile total climb zeroed

« on: August 14, 2013, 04:30:39 PM »

Having said that, I see now that the profile tool didn't have the check for reversed time stamps.  I've fixed that for the next revision -- out very soon. 

I'd still recommending stripping time stamps if you're going to do a lot of merging/reversing and want accurate stats.  Time doesn't really start to make much sense at some point.

Thanks for the post!

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Reverse Profile total climb zeroed

« on: August 14, 2013, 04:14:05 PM »

Hi,

Thanks for the post.  Here's what I think is happening.

The track you've got has time data, right?  TopoFusion tries to improve the total elevation gain number by excluding segments that aren't considered "moving".  It can handle simple reverses (it checks for whether time is before or after, between points), but if your file is a merger and has mixes and matches of time and no time data, reversing can goof it up.

Two things to try:

1 - Strip all time data from the file (reversed it doesn't make much sense anyway)
2 - Use the Climbing Analysis dialog -- there is an option to turn off checking for moving time

Hope that helps.

257

TopoFusion Pro / Re: Too many custom maps?

« on: August 13, 2013, 11:00:35 AM »

Hi Jon,

>
> I don't seem to be getting notifications on the forum (of new posts) so I
> keep missing them.
>
> To answer your questions - the tile limitation is across all files,
> unfortunately. And yes, the area you can cover with 100 tiles is not very
> big.
>
> The Montana unit can go to 500 files, but it's kinda big.
>
> I have been working on a way to emulate the Garmin format, thus getting
> around the tile format, but it probably won't be ready for a while yet (if
> it ends up working 100%).
>
> Thanks for the note and the interest,
>
> Scott

258

Feature Requests / Re: Easy to Implement Improvement to Track Simplification

« on: August 13, 2013, 10:55:53 AM »

This is a good idea... I like it.

What sort of uses for this type of simplification do you envision?

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TopoFusion Anouncements / Elevation and Landsat down

« on: August 13, 2013, 10:51:16 AM »

Hi Folks,

At this time the NASA OnEarch server has ceased operation.  I'm not 100% certain that it is a permanent downtime, but it may be.

I am working on replacements, and will have a new release out as soon as I can.

What this means is that current copies of TopoFusion cannot download Elevation Data or Landsat tiles.  You'll get a "TF is having trouble contacting..." error.

Thanks for the patience, and stay tuned for further updates.

Scott

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: 100 Tile Limit and large maps (e.g, the Colorado Trail)

« on: June 13, 2013, 07:57:34 AM »

The most important thing is the track, yep.  Even with no basemaps, that works.

Basemaps are nice for understanding where you are, predicting terrain ahead, and making unplanned detours (to towns, emergencies, etc).  But they aren't completely necessary.

Some people will mark waypoints for major towns, springs, etc.  But I think a lot of people just wing that stuff out there.  I like to have waypoints for key spots.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: 100 Tile Limit and large maps (e.g, the Colorado Trail)

« on: June 12, 2013, 04:25:21 PM »

Hi,

The custom maps feature on the eTrex 20 isn't very well suited for a large trail like the CT.  The 100 tile limit is a deal killer for detail, as you've found.  Unfortunately it's a hard coded limit on the unit, so there isn't much we can do about it.

We are looking at adding .JNX support, which would allow nearly unlimited tile uploading (and better quality -- Garmin purposely reduces quality on third-party uploaded maps).  Stay tuned for updates on that, but in the meantime, I'd look at gpsfiledepot.com and go with the free vector basemaps, for the CT.

Hope that helps.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Problems saving .gpx as .kml

« on: May 31, 2013, 01:48:12 PM »

Hi there,

The data looks like it is all there and loads up just fine in TF (using the kml file).

I am guessing it is a google earth issue having to do with the timestamps and GE's somewhat odd 'playback' function.

Try loading up File Properties in TF and hitting one of the "remove timestamp" buttons that shows there.  If you then save out the .kml without time info, it should all show in GE.

Let us know if that fixes it or not.  I'm not at a computer with GE right now.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: 4.76 splash hang

« on: May 23, 2013, 08:51:43 AM »

Hi Matt,

That sounds like a permissions issue.  I don't know enough about Parallels to really be of much help, sadly.  I feel like others have run into this issue and figured it out -- maybe search the forum a little?

TF is looking to create a "My TopoFusion Files" directory in "My Documents".  I don't know how Parallels handles that, but that might give you a clue as to how to proceed.

Good luck.  If you solve it and have time, a follow post would be most appreciated.  Thanks!

Scott

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Is it possible to import custom garmins kmz maps into topofusion?

« on: May 21, 2013, 11:13:59 AM »

Hi Teo,

Right now TF can't load .kmz custom map files, though it can produce them!  kmz files with regular kml (vector) data can be opened, but not image/map data.

It's on the todo list, for sure.

I answered your Google/Bing question on the other thread (and by email). 

Thanks,

Scott

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: Google and Bing maps as an option on Topofusion?!

« on: May 21, 2013, 11:11:45 AM »

Hi Teo,

There's no way to load google maps in the public version of TopoFusion Pro.  It does load maps in the google 'style' (several other tilesets in TopoFusion use google's pattern and access method), though.  Drop me a note about it. 

Scott

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: new Forest Service Topo maps

« on: May 19, 2013, 09:46:41 AM »

There's no way to directly load those PDF files.  However, have you tried the MyTopo layer in TF?  It contains many of the forest service updates, such as road and trail numbers.  They are pretty high quality maps.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Downloading Maps

« on: May 08, 2013, 04:50:50 PM »

Hey guys,

Thanks for the posts.  I would say it really depends on the map server.  Some are not very well suited for batch downloads, some are.  I think a few of the main ones have some 'throttling' code in place, meaning they let you download fast for a short while, and then severely limit it.  That's to prevent people from hogging the server load and/or making large copies of the data.

I would try the older style topos (from MSRmaps.com) and possibly after hours as Blender suggests.  I haven't seen any throttling with MSRMaps.  For aerials, I would go with Open Aerial.  That server is pretty reliable and quite fast.

Hmm, after writing that I just realized that batch downloads are not active for several of the newer servers.  For MyTopo it is intentional -- our agreement with the kind folks there prohibits it.  Same goes with Open Street, but I will have to check with the Open Aerial server.

The Color server and also US Topo is where I've seen the throttling.  But I have seen good results with the basic Topo sets.

Let us know how it goes guys.  I will plan to do some testing myself and see about adding a few of the other servers to batch download.

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TopoFusion Anouncements / Version 4.76 out

« on: May 01, 2013, 10:42:21 AM »

We released version 4.76.  Some cool SAR (search and rescue) features, a handy address searching tool and better map downloading.

Read all the details here:

http://www.topofusion.com/news/2013/04/30/version-4-76-released-sar-features-and-better-downloading/

Thanks!

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TopoFusion Anouncements / Out of the office until 5/1

« on: April 19, 2013, 10:18:11 PM »

I'm out on the AZ trail.

I have a beta that'll be pushed to full release soon after I get back from the trail.

Purchasing is fully automated (and email monitored).  No answers here on the forum though.  Thanks!

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Beta Testing / Re: Beta 7.6-Shaded Relief

« on: April 17, 2013, 04:01:59 PM »

Roger,

Have you tried using the menu option under the 'Map' menu?  There's a menu option that should check off and on.

Very strange otherwise.  The button does nothing?

Scott

271

Beta Testing / Re: TopofusionPro 4.74

« on: April 16, 2013, 08:48:21 PM »

I'm finding that MSRMaps is very in/out lately.  When it works it's fast, but when it doesn't, it's nothing.  In the are you're looking right now, I'm not getting a response.

I'd recommend MyTopo.  Tiles load a little slower, but the server is nearly always up.

For aerials, go with Open Aerial -- very fast and reliable.

Thanks for the post/report!

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Beta Testing / Beta 4.76

« on: April 16, 2013, 05:17:52 PM »

Got new beta out.  Feedback welcome.  Thanks!

4.76 - [4/16/13]

Added address searching feature (Goto->Search Address)using MapQuest's nominatim
  service, based On Open Street Map data.  CTRL-F brings up search dialog.  Requires
  Internet access.  Replaces old "GIS Layers" city search.
Improved handling of bad/down/slow server responses
  "Downloading disabled" message only appears when tileset you are viewing is
  having trouble
Added "Retrying" tiles to better show server response times/errors
Increased size and length of time photos stay visible in upper/right during
  Single track playback
Improved time/elevation reading of raw NMEA log files (.log import)
Fixed reporting of free memory, disabled display of tile memory cache size
Fixed thread errors loading networked KML files
Fixed memory leak in tile downloading stack
Reordered Map Menu to better reflect priority/reliability of tilesets/servers

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Almost no maps work any more?

« on: April 16, 2013, 05:16:46 PM »

Hey,

You may want to try the new beta (v4.76).  I fixed a few things with map downloads.  Also the memory cache size has been removed -- it was a 64bit bug hangover -- not causing any issues.

http://topofusion.com/beta.php

Let me know if 4.76 works better for you or not.

Thanks.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: amod 3080 data logger

« on: April 16, 2013, 05:15:23 PM »

Try the new beta:

http://topofusion.com/beta.php

I think I got it loading elevation and time data correctly.  Please post up whether it works or not, though certainly no rush.

Thanks!

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: Multiple Tracks

« on: April 16, 2013, 05:14:27 PM »

Kudzu,

If you want to change the color of all tracks in a file, you can use the File Properties dialog.  If you just want to do one track, use Track Properties.  Maybe you have some overlapping sections?

In TF you can have multiple tracks as well.  But in the file list below, the stats are for all tracks.

The scissors tool will snip one track into two, leaving them still in one file.  Try it out.

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: Multiple Tracks

« on: April 12, 2013, 03:57:14 PM »

Hi Kudzu,

Sorry about taking so long to reply here.  It slipped through the cracks somehow.

You probably already figured this out, but TF supports per track attributes like you describe.  Saved into GPX format just as ExpertGPS does it (the extensions were defined by ExpertGPS's creator).  To get the track attribute dialog right click on a single track in the map window and choose "Track Properties."  Color, width, alpha and pattern type are all there.

Thanks for the question!

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Printing maps with UTM grid

« on: April 12, 2013, 03:40:46 PM »

Hi,

Sorry about the delayed response.

Due to the projection of many of the map types, the UTM grid boxes will not be square.  That's what you're seeing.  We'd have to distort the maps into UTM projection in order for them to be square.

If you use the old style Topo maps, the grid boxes will be square and your tool should work.

Hope that helps some.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: My Account

« on: April 12, 2013, 03:38:17 PM »

Just drop me a note at smorris@topofusion.com and I'll change your address in our database.

Thanks!

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Almost no maps work any more?

« on: March 28, 2013, 10:32:43 AM »

Hi,

Sometimes there are hiccups in the various servers, but the 0/0mb cache number is a little troubling.

You might try changing the directory of your map cache if you continue to have issues.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: amod 3080 data logger

« on: March 19, 2013, 12:08:41 PM »

Hi,

Yeah, the .log opening code is designed more for the Magellan format.  It only gets the basics from NMEA files.  I will see what I can do for a future version.  It would be a good thing to support.

Thanks.

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GPS, Trails, Training / Re: BikePacking BCT

« on: March 19, 2013, 12:07:35 PM »

Have you seen the Coconino Loop?  A good base for adventure up in that neck of the woods.

http://www.bikepacking.net/routes/coconino-loop/

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: confused

« on: March 18, 2013, 03:52:00 PM »

Hi there,

Sounds like what you need to do is download the 300 GPX file from here:

http://www.topofusion.com/azt/race-route.php

Open that (or drag/drop into TF), and you'll have the course, then can download any number of types of maps around it.

Hope that helps.  Feel free to ask further questions!

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TopoFusion Anouncements / Re: Out of the office until 3/5/2013

« on: March 06, 2013, 11:27:36 AM »

Back in the office!  Still have all fingers with which to type with! 

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TopoFusion Anouncements / Out of the office until 3/5/2013

« on: February 20, 2013, 11:20:14 AM »

I won't be monitoring these forums while out cycling in Alaska, along the Iditarod Trail.

Purchasing and emails are still active and automatic.  Drop a note to support@topofusion.com if you need help with registration or purchases.  Alan is monitoring and there to help.

For general support queries or forum posts here, thanks for your patience -- I'll get back to you when back from Alaska.

Thanks!

285

TopoFusion Pro / Re: Microsoft Surface Pro and Topofusion

« on: February 20, 2013, 11:17:40 AM »

I'm not yet familiar with it -- let us know how TF works/run if you get a chance!

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Feature Requests / Re: Another Vote for Custom TMS Servers

« on: February 14, 2013, 04:58:44 PM »

Custom TMS is a definite future feature for TF.  It's high on the list.

Stay tuned...

If you want to be on the beta list, drop a note to beta@topofusion.com

Thanks!

287

Beta Testing / Re: TopofusionPro 4.74

« on: February 14, 2013, 03:00:04 PM »

Thanks, you beat me to fixing it before I had to boogie for lunch.

4.74 (beta) should be up and working now.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Run-time error "non-modal form" crash

« on: February 12, 2013, 07:03:53 PM »

Try the latest in any case (always a good idea to update).

Have you, or had you, been experiencing any 'TF is experiencing trouble contacting..." messages at the time?

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Run-time error "non-modal form" crash

« on: February 07, 2013, 08:13:39 PM »

Hey Loren,

I think I know what is going on -- the server error dialog is trying to pop up while you're naming your file.

This bug was fixed in 4.67 - please check your version and update to the latest.  Let me know what you're on.  It's possible I need to still fix the same error for the "save as..." dialog if you are on 4.67 or later.

Thanks for the bug report.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: TF crashes while downloading track

« on: January 29, 2013, 03:29:36 PM »

Please, post the link if you still have it.

Thanks.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Mexico Map Download Error

« on: January 28, 2013, 04:53:12 PM »

Hi,

Sounds like you have an older version of the Mexico WMS access string.

Here's one that works:

/cgi-bin/map4/mapserv_orto?LAYERS=Mexorto&MAP=%2Fwebd%2Fmap%2Fweb%2Forto_wms.map&SERVICE=WMS&SRS=EPSG:4326&VERSION=1.1.1&FORMAT=image/jpeg

Likely you'll just need to change the end from gif to jpeg.  The rest, I am pretty sure, should be the same from your older version of TF.

Let me know if that doesn't fix it for you.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: TF crashes while downloading track

« on: January 28, 2013, 03:31:14 PM »

Mark,

Did you download the current version?  The link in the TopoFusion start menu will do the same thing to reset your TF settings to default.  It saves the step of trying to find the .INI file.

Sounds like I need to take a close look at this.

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: New User - Old Problem?

« on: January 28, 2013, 03:29:39 PM »

Chris -- I'd recommend using TF's custom map feature for that.  Load up all your tracks, use "File->Export View" to create a .KMZ file, using whichever background you want.  Garmin's handling of multiple tracks in a file is sub-par.  There really aren't any good solutions for that problem.

Hope that helps.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Merge Tracks

« on: January 22, 2013, 07:24:29 PM »

Hi there,

I'm not sure why tracks that you are clicking on with the join tracks tool would not be selecting.  If you change to the hand/pan mode and right click on the tracks do they highlight?  That should be using the same code and rules to select them.  One thing is you need to stay in the join tool mode in order to be able to save out or clear your merging.  If you switch to another tool mode it can be a little confusing -- the in process merged track will stay highlighted, but then you can't do anything to it without going back to the join tool.

Hope that helps.  If you're still having problems even selecting tracks, please post again and perhaps email me the file(s) you are trying to look at.  I'll take a look.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Open Aerial "Map Not Available"

« on: January 15, 2013, 01:06:45 PM »

Try reloading your tiles there with the reload tool.  I just got fresh maps right on Hopkins.

296

Feature Requests / Re: Course Points (Cues?) on the Edge 800

« on: January 15, 2013, 12:06:57 PM »

Hi,

Thanks for the note.  Unfortunately, no, not yet.  TF doesn't do anything special with course points on the 800.  I still have a little bit more work to do to fully support the 800.  I really like mine and use it a lot, so it should happen.

Thanks again for writing in.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: Open Aerial "Map Not Available"

« on: January 15, 2013, 12:05:54 PM »

Roger, thanks for the report.  Always glad to have server updates.

This seems like a temporary one.  The server is sending tiles at lightning speed for me, right around Wrightson/Hopkins!

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TopoFusion Basic / Re: Track randomly loses segments

« on: January 05, 2013, 01:48:51 PM »

Hi there,

Sounds like a case of different expectations.  No doubt, no user interface is going to mesh well with everyone.  There are a few idiosyncrasies to the TF interface, usually with good reason, but sometimes not.

Not being able to draw a track and add it to an existing file (only a new one) is a limitation that we can address.

You can add waypoints to an existing file easily, so drawing a track first, then adding waypoints is one option.

Join tracks is meant to create a single track from multiple, and it will try to connect them in the 'smartest' way.  But if you aren't sure which way tracks are going, it can be confusing and you can get straight lines connecting stuff.

If you simply want to combine tracks (keeping them separate) into a new file, select the files you want (CTRL-click or Shift-click) in the active file list, right click there and choose "Merge and save as...".

Hope that makes sense.  Give it a little time and hopefully you'll get it.

Don't hesitate to ask questions if you've got them, too.

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Feature Requests / Re: 3 D Views

« on: January 04, 2013, 10:15:14 AM »

Good suggestion, thanks.  Drawing and picking in 3D is a hard problem, but might be one that's fun to tackle.

Being able to click on tracks and points in 3d would be handy too.

Thanks Roger.

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TopoFusion Pro / Re: TF crashes while downloading track

« on: November 06, 2012, 03:58:53 PM »

Well, shoot.  I will have to have another look at it.  Thanks for following up and trying it.