Comments on: Locus Map, not only for hikers and bikers https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/ Multi-functional mobile outdoor navigation app for hiking, cycling, geocaching, sailing, flying and other sports activities and traveling Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:08:34 +0000 hourly 1 By: Michal, Locus team https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9341 Wed, 13 Sep 2023 08:08:34 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9341 In reply to EN.

If you have any problem with the app, please visit the helpdesk at help.locusmap.eu where the devs are available for help or advice. The commentary thread under a blogpost is not the right place. Thanks.

]]> By: EN https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9335 Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:18:45 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9335 In reply to Michal, Locus team.

You illustrate the issue. Any mention of using the app beyond hiking/biking causes the bug/issue/request to be pretty much ignored and misunderstood. I didn’t say I’m flying around the globe, I said your app says I do if I cross the date line, which is obviously wrong. I don’t think its too much to ask to fix simple bugs or have already implemented features be consistent across the app. Yet this entire article highlights using locus maps beyond the purpose it was designed.

]]> By: Michal, Locus team https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9304 Tue, 05 Sep 2023 05:48:51 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9304 In reply to EN.

Hi, yes, we highlight our app’s versatility and usability for the purpose it is designed – hiking, biking or geocaching. If you want to discuss over-the-edge possibilities like flying a glider around the globe, please look for some around-the-globe-flying app. Locus Map is not that one.

]]> By: EN https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9292 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 00:35:49 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9292 Interesting article. It seems you highlight your app’s versatility, yet when I submit bugs related to non-core uses, they get rejected.
For example tracks over the intl date line wrap around the earth. In theory one could user a glider to cross it.
Also, Track lines and cursor course line is straight vs following great circle arc. You claim it would be too difficult to implement even though your Guidance feature already has it implemented.

]]> By: Michal, Locus team https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9280 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:32:14 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9280 In reply to Rüdiger.

Hi, we do plan adding some more maps on the web planner but not OpenSeaMap… 🙁

]]> By: Rüdiger https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9279 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:09:25 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9279 The app is really phantastic. Currently I’m preparing our sailing trip and also for this purpose Locus helps. Unfortunately the planner on PC doesn’t support OpenSeaMap – maybe in next version?

]]> By: Phil https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9229 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 12:14:35 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9229 I have used the Locus Classic app on my smartphone while navigating on inland rivers and lakes. Despite not showing depths or navigation markers it gives me situational awareness when comparing to a paper chart. I find this particularly useful when navigating the Shannon river in flood conditions, where the twists and turns of the river were hidden. By comparing my position on the app screen view of the river course with the marked navigation channel on my paper charts I was able to avoid going off course and risking fouling a submerged fence or ditch, or running aground. It saved the expense of a full GPS marine plotter system which I would otherwise rarely have use for.
That said, it would be great if the app included a waypoint system which allowed for trip planning travelling along waterways instead of roads and tracks, for example to and from harbours on the lakes. Currently it is only possible to do this by following a previous track recording to/from that destination.
Fingers crossed that option might be added.

]]> By: Gerhard Halbarth https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9211 Tue, 22 Aug 2023 04:30:32 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9211 In reply to Emmanuel Quignard.

I use the app on my motorbike for navigation, very fast and accurate. i can share my tracks and poi for my friends with only one program.
at beginning very tricky because the much options to set.
thanks

]]> By: Michal, Locus team https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9172 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 09:53:24 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9172 In reply to laisvas.

Hi, we noticed that yesterday too. Now it is OK. Probably some issue on the server provider’s part. Anyway, next time when you encounter any problem with the app or the web, please contact our helpdesk at https://help.locusmap.eu. Thanks.

]]> By: laisvas https://www.locusmap.app/locus-map-not-only-for-hikers-and-bikers/#comment-9169 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:31:21 +0000 https://www.locusmap.app/?p=35104#comment-9169 The web locus planner fails to load maps properly, though a few days ago it was OK.

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