29.6.2012 - Locus 2.5.0
new version is comming
add: support for SmartMaps offline maps (more in Locus Shop)
add: support for Orux SQLite format
add: OpenTopoMap - new online maps
add: TopOSM - new online maps
add: basic support for GetFeatureInfo for WMS maps
add: ability to define navigation path color and width
add: new parameters for "configuration file"
chg: completely new screen for tracks
chg: improved loading dialog
chg: improved parking service (notification)
chg: highly improved zoom-lock feature of map
chg: updated all notification panels to be more friendly
fix: multi-SQL maps can be used as overlays
fix: display problems of online SmartMap maps
fix: problems with duplicate items in functions
fix: delete button when stopping recording from widget
fix: many other small changes and improvements
If I load the new TopOSM, I get an error "Unbekanntes Problem" (unknown problem).
Quote from: "jusc"If I load the new TopOSM, I get an error "Unbekanntes Problem" (unknown problem).
I too, the OpenTopoMap however does load the tiles.
jusc, try to zoom out a little. These maps are only for USA, so check it there. Their server return stupid response and Locus recognize it as a problem in communication. There should be response like "not exist" from their server but it isn't :/
but! I read somewhere that they would like to increase their maps to whole world, so hope they'll be success because I think that these maps are very nice ..
OK, it works after I searched for a town in the USA.
Thank you for your advice.
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Settings -> Navigation -> Compute source -> change the source to CloudeMade or Yours -> the MapQuestsettings should get disabled.
(because only MapQuest supports MapQuest Settings)
This only happens if you leave the navigation menu once.
Same if we change (eg from Yours) to MapQuest
- MapQuest settings remain locked, until you leave - and enter the navigation menu again.
Hi menion,
I found another bug(?) yesterday:
After starting locus v2.50 without doing anything (no GPS, no recording etc.) Locus caused a constant CPU load of 60-70%. Perhaps this the cause for the zooming problem from here
viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2112 (http://forum.locusmap.eu/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2112).
As I cannot live with these problems and this GPS bug viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2103#p13574 (http://forum.locusmap.eu/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=2103#p13574)
I went back (thanks to Titanium Backup) to v2.4.3 and CPU load is at 10-15 % again and the zooming is ok too.
hi menion,
only a optical problem.
I was downloading online tiles and pressed the home button to look at another program.
After returning to the Locus download screen I get this on the second picture:
Edit: Another one at the first picture: the word "können" is missing at "Sie ... den Download morgen fortsetzen".
Quote from: "gynta"Settings -> Navigation -> Compute source -> change the source to CloudeMade or Yours -> the MapQuestsettings should get disabled.
(because only MapQuest supports MapQuest Settings)
This only happens if you leave the navigation menu once.
Same if we change (eg from Yours) to MapQuest
- MapQuest settings remain locked, until you leave - and enter the navigation menu again.
yes I know about it, android have some problems when some settings are in different sub-category.
PS: topic merged because it's not necessary to have duplicate topic
Quote from: "tramp20"..the word "können" is missing at "Sie ... den Download morgen fortsetzen".
fixed - in the next translations update.
Public testing version valid till 15.7.2012
- hopefully fixed issue with CPU overload on devices with Android below 3.0
- added new settings to disable (enabled by default) automatic zoom-lock
- some other small fixes (loading of Pocket Queries, some map rendering issues)
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... .5.0.1.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/2.5.0.1.apk)
A short report for this version:
Installed it:
CPULoad normal, frequency goes down like expected (tried with offline vector maps).
But I couldn't open my RMAPS, which are in a custom directory (Storage CardTwoNavDAtaMaps). Tried to add this folder via Setting - Misc - Folder with Maps ... but either Locus doesn't recognize the Maps or crashes trying to recognize them.
In my actual LocusPro-Version this problem doesn't exist.
Offtopic: How do I use this Track-Widget which is in the Pro version, couldn't find it for my homescreen.
Hi,
these maps was already working in Locus for you??
to add widget, you have to have installed Locus in internal memory
Yes the maps are working in LocusPro, but I couldn't get the version you provided here to read them. Will wait for the next official update.
Offtopic: Locus pro is installed on SD. Lets see if moving it to my very limited internal memory will get that track-feature started.
ah oki understand.
So,
1. I had to do some small changes in one my cached file, so next version will quickly rescan maps and RMAP will work again (I hope :) )
2. Xperia mini - understand. Unfortunately I can do nothing with this. Application have to be installed in memory to make widget working
New version has solved my problems.
RMAPS are working, CPU usage is down to 10% if only map is shown and not moved.
Thanks!
you're welcome. Only what's weird for me is that 10%. If you disable GPS and not using any active processes (live tracking, parking ...), there should be really 0% usage because I'm trying to sleep everything when there is no activity
Quote from: "menion"you're welcome. Only what's weird for me is that 10%. If you disable GPS and not using any active processes (live tracking, parking ...), there should be really 0% usage because I'm trying to sleep everything when there is no activity
It may be Locus or another app respectively process which causes the CPU load.
I use the app CPU memory monitor for such kind of investigation.
Quote from: "menion"you're welcome. Only what's weird for me is that 10%. If you disable GPS and not using any active processes (live tracking, parking ...), there should be really 0% usage because I'm trying to sleep everything when there is no activity
Don't worry, that seems to be my error. I tested it with Locus searching for satellites. With Satfix and indoor it shows different values:
CPU between 3% and 100%, depending whether the map has to move or not (big RMAP [1,3GB]).
With GPS off and Mapscreen it goes down to 3% or 4% almost the same as without Locus started. That could be the CPUload of CoolTool and Tasker or the SE BackgroundLightManagement, which are running background. I use CoolTool which measures the whole systemload but does not differentiate between the processes.
ah perfect. When you discover some strange CPU usage, let me immediately know. There should not be any such usage .. Locus should just silently lay when not actively usage. Battery efficiency is my priority :) (except previous version :D )
Quote from: "menion"There should not be any such usage .. Locus should just silently lay when not actively usage. Battery efficiency is my priority :) (except previous version :D )
I think the 10% is the CPU load of the whole system and this is a very good value (with and without Locus).
Besides that: I tested Locus today on a 5 hours MTB trip: all perfect now :-)
SGTab
Locus Pro v2.5.0 and Test v2.5.0.2
Locus Pro v2.5.1 and Test v2.5.1.5
SGS2
Locus Pro v2.5.1 and Test v2.5.1.5
Menu / Locus / About - flip from portrait to landscape -> Locus crashed
SGS3
Locus Pro v2.5.1
Menu / Locus / About - flip from portrait to landscape -> Locus doesn't crash!
Doesn't seem to be a general issue.
another old crashbug appears again:
- live tracking function - with empty addreslist in landscape mode - show a startbutton -> be careful :|
Gynta, may you please send me some logcat? Because no matter what I do, no crash ...
live tracking:
- when you tap on start, it should write that "address is invalid"
- added ability to define min. distance
Quote from: "menion"gynta, may you please send me some logcat?
-> dropbox ..locus_devusersgyntabugreports_open4menion
Quote from: "menion"live tracking: when you tap on start, it should write that "address is invalid"
should.. 8-)
Quote from: "menion"- added ability to define min. distance
nice, thx
*knock*
any news?
you forgot to answer me - of course :roll:
Could you check automatic loading map feature? I think it doesn't work in version 2.5.1.
I have two maps placed next to each other, and when I shift one of them to another, the another doesn't show.
Of course I have automatic map loading option on.
Thanks.
Quote from: "Robin99"Could you check automatic loading map feature? I think it doesn't work in version 2.5.1.
I have two maps placed next to each other, and when I shift one of them to another, the another doesn't show.
Of course I have automatic map loading option on.
Thanks.
This never worked for me: Outdooractive maps for Germany and Austria do not switch to the other when I come to the other country.
Only if I have several maps of the same region with different zoom factors each.
I remember now what I've changed. I've moved this two maps to another directory. But this directory is visible in Personal tab in Maps Manager.
Quote from: "gynta"*knock*
any news?
you forgot to answer me - of course :roll:
thanks for report Gynta, as usually. Seems like crash issue is some problem with google library. They released new version few weeks ago, so I'll update this lib in locus and we'll see. Hope there will not be more troubles then usage. I don't like these updates ... :)
EDIT: and guys, problems with auto-loading are discuss just on GetSatisfcation but should be fixed now. So wait please till next version 2.5.2 that will come probably at start of next week ...
Quote from: "Menion"Quote from: "gynta"another old crashbug appears again:
- live tracking function - with empty addreslist in landscape mode - show a startbutton -> be careful :|
when you tap on start, it should write that "address is invalid"
bug is also present in v2.5.1.9 (btw v2.5.1.8 in Locus-About).
no longer works with BlueStacks - not a (Locus) problem but it's a pity.
new nice looking fade in/out - for the panels.
live tracking: meters are not stored when is set at the first time (creating a new account and start).
live tracking: meters "10,0" not need -> "
10" should be ok.
also in the systemstatusdisplay (eg: Live tracking (40|
10,0|0/0).
track record panel is cleaned up now. good
if u need some logs or videoclips - let me know.
- no matter what I do, "Start" button with empty "Base URL" not work ...
- why now not work with bluestacks?
- live tracking: 10.0 fixed, it was an error that also caused problems with saving. I'm also worried that stored Live-tracking data aren't backward compatible, so they'll probably not load in older Pro version, sorry ...
Quote from: "menion"- no matter what I do, "Start" button with empty "Base URL" not work ...
maybe there is a "NULL" string - there is no entry in the service list -> no "empty" string to compare.
edit: not the URLstring is empty - You can start if there is no service created!
Quote from: "menion"- why now not work with bluestacks?
FC without any message - will check with Virtualbox today.
Quote from: "menion"- stored Live-tracking data aren't backward compatible..
no problem.
oki, I'll check it more carefully.
about backward compatibility - I use on some places (like here) one stupid system that I created and thanks to this, new changes are more complicated and usually leads to backward incompatibility. Anyway I just rewrote it so since next version will be no problem to add new features into this live-tracking and also keep it working also on older versions.
Quote from: "menion"Anyway I just rewrote it so since next version will be no problem to add new features into this live-tracking and also keep it working also on older versions.
About live-tracking... would it be possible to auto start it when opening Locus? (same goes for track-logging I guess) ?
-peter
everything is possible, question is how to simply create ... I mean how to integrate such feature into current GUI. For this, there should be best, when you tap on back button on main screen and live tracking will be active, there should be dialog as is for example for navigation ... "Close? Yes/No/Minimize and small checkbox below with "Auto-start next time". What you mean? Problem should be only when you have running more services like POI alert, Parking and Live tracking, then how to make such dialog clear and simple ... :) but as I wrote everything is possible ...
Quote from: "menion"everything is possible, question is how to simply create ... I mean how to integrate such feature into current GUI. For this, there should be best, when you tap on back button on main screen and live tracking will be active, there should be dialog as is for example for navigation ... "Close?
I was thinking maybe a checkbox in the settings for the live tracking (together with the parameters) to switch on auto-start. If Locus starts it just needs to check if one of the live-tracking settings has auto-start enabled. But maybe that is a problem if it can be enabled for more than one.
-peter
hmm
Live tracking autostart?
How many people would use this feature?
If it's not a lot of work - do it.
Otherwise it's an "idea" -> satisfaction
how many people? not much probably. It's a work I think on two hours. I think anyway that you must say. You may durian place it on GetSatisfaction but I'll little bit worried that such issue will be soon lost between others. But at least we should discuss it there :)
LocusPro of version 2.5.2 and 2.5.3 incorrectly displays the track line on the offline maps for TrekBuddy (Compass)
It moved south about 7 km. :!:
GPS location is shown correctly.
On other maps (SHOCart, vector), everything works fine.
In version 2.5.1 - everything is OK also for TrekBuddy maps.
LG P970 Swift Black, Android 2.2.2
Hi,
just today I already fixed this here https://getsatisfaction.com/locus/topic ... ctive_rmap (https://getsatisfaction.com/locus/topics/poi_not_shown_on_active_rmap) . Sorry for that and second sorry because you have to wait till next version
Hi!
just updated my version and had some issue with livetracking
Quotelive tracking:
- added ability to define min. distance
It seems that Min. distance 0 is invalid. I would like to send my position every x seconds regardless if i have moved or not. Could you please rewrite that feature so that "zero distance - if not zero time" and the other way round is possible?
Also it would be nice as the other postings already state if one could start recording and livetracking on program start, your idea with the exit screen question sounds not so bad for the UI for this
keep up the good work!
Michael
Hi Michael,
zero distance now possible, so fixed. About auto-start, it's not on five minutes and I still have so much important things to do now :) But I count with it ..
thanks for the fix!
I would like to release tomorrow (even it wasn't planned) new version. If someone will have in next 24h some free time, feeback from testing is welcome. Thanks guys!!
version: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... .5.3.5.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.3.5.apk)
description: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... .5.3.5.txt (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.3.5.txt)
How does the hardware button work in Data Manager? I cant get it work or I misunderstand.
Quote from: "Menion"version 2.5.5
add: small survey
add: ability to define number of buttons in top panel
add: ability to remove unused "GC Offlinized" images
add: ability to lock screen orientation for whole application
fix: rare problems with import (also from add-ons)
fix: incorrect compute of 'True north' angle
fix: fixed problem with remembering of disabled Map items
fix: problems with "OC" caches, crashes in GC Offlinizer, rotation of images in Custom screens, loading of KMZ GroundOverlays and many more
add: ability to define number of buttons in top panelGreat! Now i never need the right panel on the Tablet.
Quote from: "jusc"How does the hardware button work in Data Manager? I cant get it work or I misunderstand.
hardware button in data manager? Don't know what you think ...
2.5.5 doesn't see my Field Notes anymore.. 2.5.3 does..
I also completed the survey :-)
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thanks for survey. Thanks for issue report. Issue fixed ... when someone send me useful crash due to some errors that happen at start, I'll release today second version
I had several issues when starting the app after the update, I sent the reports but couldn't create a log since I'm on holiday..
I managed to "fix" it by clearing app data..
The survey is done with pleasure :-) Thank you for caring so much for your users!
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ah I found reports on Google Play thanks ...
but seems it's this problem http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9037 ... urned-null (http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9037966/android-ndk-java-lang-unsatisfiedlinkerror-findlibrary-returned-null) - problem with loading c++ library and no solution for this. Nice ... so I'll probably try new release with hope it will help
After some time, I would like to ask for more wide public testing. I would like to know opinion on changes that are now in Locus testing version. It's also good place for users that use "only" a Free version to test, till end of month, some features of Pro version!!
Important: mainly please use and check import/export feature. That's where I did most of work. Also is added support for NetworkLink and ScreenOverlays!!, but I don't have any good testing files, so if some files will not work, I will gladly test and fix it!
complete list of changes
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- added ability to ignore generated descriptions for export
- now also export defined styles of tracks to KML
- added ability to export to KMZ files together with icons for points
- "integration" of Google Earth (ability to view track/point/points, together with icons and styles)
- improvements in GC Offlinizer (usage of Live API, notification)
- speed up a little handling with a lots of Field notes
- correct enabling/disabling animations by system settings
- on A3.0+, custom zoom buttons in WebView screens (Geocaching listing)
- completely removed Data Manager!
- changes in behavior of main menu
- added "Import" function to list of functions
- added GCC (Paid) to list of supported apps
- improved ordering of items in dragable screens
- speed improvements in Point rendering (around 5% less CPU usage)
- huge improvements in KML import. Support for GroundOverlays with refreshable images from internet, ScreenOverlays, Network links!
- fixed some problems with export of KML (together with icons)
- completely recreated importing system, so now import options are also at categories (integrated import/export buttons into points/tracks screen), "Display only" button is later in screen with selection
- fixed problems with OpenAir format loading
- fixed problems with loading tracks from My Tracks
- some design improvements like smaller blue headers, better dialog handling during rotate etc.
- file browser now allow "Don't ask"
- added batch logging of caches (from stored field notes)
- improved system for downloading maps that need paid credit
- introduced new system for selecting pre-prepared areas for SmartMaps download
- fixed small issues in NMEA parser
- fixed issues with incorrect map center and zoom after some imports
- added "delete_aiding_data" to reset of A-GPS data
- download button directly in shop for vector map download
- fixed issues with heading line and "true north" (hope that finally)
- added Guide to button
version for download
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https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... .5.6.3.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.6.3.apk)
Just a feedback about the new missing data manager(the other new features I didn't use enough to build an opinion).
I like the new way better, access to data and other features by oneclick like in the new one is easier.
I did some geocaching today. Nothing seems to be broken :)
Import (from URL) works OK.
Fieldnotes seem to be faster (I don't have as many of them as before). But I couldn't find "batch logging"?
I played with the top menu buttons. 4 buttons seem a bit crowded in ZTE Blade. I chose the category list as one button. It opens the points category list, but it has toolbox icons at the right. Would it be possible to have a top menu button that opens the list with selection boxes at the right side?
In addition I discovered a lot of new (for me) stuff, like lock everything in portrait. Well done!
thanks guys and stebu for testing!
in list of possibilities are "Points" twice ... one new that lead to points screen and one old that's purpose was quick switching on/off of categories.
Hi menion,
I found a little bug (but I don´t know if it is in the 2.5.6 too):
I want to "save actual part" of a paused track and give a name to the track, but Locus changes after typing each letter back to capitals.
It happens only here, the normal way after stopping the track is ok.
And another one:
Today I looked several times during a track on the display (2.5.6.3) and almost every time there was the last part (perhaps 15 min) of track not painted. The actual position was ok. Some times the missing part was repainted but not always.
This never occured before.
Quote from: "menion"thanks guys and stebu for testing!
in list of possibilities are "Points" twice ... one new that lead to points screen and one old that's purpose was quick switching on/off of categories.
All right, found the "function" instead of the "screen" :)
But I haven't found batch logging of fieldnotes, yet?
try batch log field notes from Geocaching Live API as usually. There is new settings if you want send these field notes just as field notes or as a regular logs
You live and you learn. That's great! And it works :)
For a future version, is it possible to change the option to change the update interval of GPS (time in seconds for a new position) to be able to 1 second instead of 10 seconds by default ?
10 seconds too, GPS renews its position throughout the second.
I use a BT GPS so there is no consumption of the GPS on my smartphone.
Thank you.
I found, you must disable the "GPS on/off ......
Hi menion,
once again :-)
I found a little bug:
I want to "save actual part" of a paused track and give a name to the track, but Locus changes after typing each letter back to capitals.
It happens only here, the normal way after stopping the track is ok.
Hi,
I have Locus Pro on my GalaxySand it's perfect for many of my usages. (Bike with OSM, Hiking, Follow a gpx, ...)
I would like to use it as a 'Spot' system: Send my position to my family every hours.
I found the sample of live tracking with google docs, and it works fine. It's exactly what I want. But actually, for big interval (30 min - 1h), the GPS seems to be still active (with the locus app minimized). It's too much battery consumed.
Is there a way to do:
0H: GPS disabled.
1H: Point to send, GPS awake
1Hxx: Till the GPS signal not acquired, GPS online
1Hxx: GPS disabled
2H: Point to send, GPS awake
2Hxx: Till the GPS signal not acquired, GPS online
2Hxx: GPS disabled
....
Hi Crozet,
best is to check Gps auto-off feature. Check menu > settings > GPS and at bottom is it. You have to combine GPS turn on/off every hour and sending point for example every minute with some distance differnce, so only a new point coordinates (that will come once a hour) will be send
Ok, many settings I didn't noticed. It seems to be the result I want.
I will test it and check the battery consumption (It's for 2-day hike).
Thanks;
Hi menion,
my third try :-(
Please fix this little bug from here
viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2110&start=60#p15229 (http://forum.locusmap.eu/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=2110&start=60#p15229)
before you release the next version. The bug is in 2.5.6.14 too.
ah sorry :cry: I'll check it
damn ... tommi, I again forget on this so it's no fixed now. I'm going to check it now ...
anyway mainly - if someone have time, please play a little with this test version https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... 5%20RC.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.6.15%20RC.apk) . It's a release candidate and I would like to release it tomorrow or in friday. There were quite a lot of changes and I'm sure, I'll have to release next version during a week with some fixes, but the biggest bugs should be discovered now, rather then after release. Thanks all and nice evening!
Hmm, I think you meant tramp!?
Anyway, reproducible crash if I tap on map (manager) symbol with the RC.apk
Quote from: "tommi62"...reproducible crash if I tap on map (manager) symbol with the RC.apk
same here...
I have a FC by pressing the map button right above in the new RC.
I try to send a catlog with tapatalk.
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sorry tommi, yes I though tramp :)
sorry for map manager crash, stupid issue
new test version https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... 6%20RC.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.6.16%20RC.apk)
tramp, please check partial track save feature. It works correctly for me anyway I changed it little bit, so try it if this helped.
Quote from: "menion"sorry tommi, yes I though tramp :)
sorry for map manager crash, stupid issue
new test version https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus% ... 6%20RC.apk (https://dl.dropbox.com/u/8015949/Locus%20%28dev%29/test_versions/2.5.6.16%20RC.apk)
tramp, please check partial track save feature. It works correctly for me anyway I changed it little bit, so try it if this helped.
Map manager is ok now and the partial track save too :-)
In the test version the little window with the "valid till" message is hard to read because it is too short displayed.