First of all: this isn't a new issue, and this isn't meant to be a bug report. Just a question to clarify something.
Yesterday, I used Locus for the first time in ages whilst cycling. I'd enabled track recording and map rotation so that the map would face in the direction of travel. It works fine as long as you don't stop. But when I do stop, the map ALWAYS rotates by 180°, so it's pointing exactly in the direction I came from.
I've tried various settings, including the automatic GPS/hardware compass switch. In that case, the map still rotates by exactly 180° when I stop; only after several seconds does it respond to the compass and align itself more or less correctly. I've tried different speeds as the threshold for the switch, but always get the same result: First a rotation against the last direction of travel, then alignment with the compass after a few seconds. A bit odd.
I'd understand if the map rotated randomly, but it's odd that it always rotates exactly 180°. Is there a reason for this 180° rotation? Can it be turned off? Of course, it would be nice if the map continued to face 'straight ahead' even when I stop.
Hello,
this is because of "Smooth movement" enabled in the settings, right? Disable it for now. It will be a little better in the next app version, but still not perfect. Work in progress ...
OK, I'll give it a go. Thanks for your reply! :)
I gave it a go and yes, now the map keeps pointing straight ahead when I stop. 🙂
Of course, that means you have to put up with the slightly jerky map movement again; it was nicer with the "smooth" setting. Oh well, maybe both options will be available at some point.
I was nearly going to write my own suggestion for this. it's really annoying. was driving yesterday. each time we stopped my navigator was getting upset that the map was rotating. I had an idea along time ago, but never shared, when stopped Locus could temporarily "lock" the current direction until movement recommenced.