Only for sharing - To see better the type of road behind the track line on map

Rafael V HelpDesk - FR shared this question 22 hours ago
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My target. During the preparation of futur Gravel tracks at home, I would like to understantd as much as possible the difficulties of the path.

My problem. The line of track hides "small roads" type like trails, tiertiary, singles. I can not see the type of road and this is anoying.

My way (this way is not new. https://help.locusmap.eu/topic/38042-change-guiding-line-apperiance).

Settings

I change the line style map of the track, to keep only the arrows (pattern), without line.

In order to be practical I set things like that:

- Line style map of the folder are set in my standard style. For me it is coloring mode = slope.

- Tracks are created using style of parent folder.

- On tracks, I set a specific line style: Line off, Black pattern color, Arrows 1, Coloring mode = Plain color.

Check 1, on LoMaps

I edit info/Style on map: uncheck "Use style of the parent folder" and save (twice).

I can see the track (arrows) and the type of road between arrows.

Check 2, on Map overlay

I activate Map overlay and select "Asaam - Satellite Hybrid".

I can see more or less the width of track, between arrows.

A the end, I edit info/Style on map: check "Use style of the parent folder".

Replies (2)

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What is the suggestion though? I often have the same issue. I sometimes temporarily hide the track or make the width 2px so I can see the surface better. The online BRouter web planner allows the user to press & the hold "M" key to "mute" (hide) the track while the key is pressed. Fantastic feature. Maybe a side panel function button could be designed that only while tapped+held all items are hidden.

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I am missing an option with a larger distance between the arrows. There are fewer arrows in the standard navigation line.

An additional arrow where only every 2nd or 3rd arrow is present.

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