Automatically zoom in, at navigation instruction
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I drive normally with a zoom, with which I can see the distance about 1km ahead. So I have a better overview of what's around it. Now when a navigation instruction comes, I do not see the turn right. Especially if several ways turn. Now I would like to have the following function:
At the navigation instruction the screen goes on (already exists)
Now Locus zooms in 2 to 3 steps (number of levels adjustable)
After 10 seconds, the old zoom level is reset. (Time adjustable)
I like this idea 
We have already discussed in the German forum
https://forum.locusmap.eu/index.php?topic=6740.0
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I suggest to zoom in not by a number of steps relative to the current zommlevel, but to a fixed (configurable) zoomlevel instead. This way you would always get a consistent view when nearing a nav instruction, regardless of the previous zoom.
Also, it would be nice if this could also work with enabled autozoom feature.
Hi guys,
I've always wanted to integrate something similar to existing auto-zoom feature, so thanks for bringing this here.
Does anyone have an idea for some automatic system based on current defined auto-zoom parameters? We have 7 votes here and already two ideas (increase zoom by 2-3 levels or change to a specific value). Both needs configuration and I definitely prefer as the first step settings-free option.
From my point of view, I see as ideal to really improve the scale of the map based on the distance to navigation point (defined in seconds) and also based on auto-zoom value.
So this means: for speed 100 kph is zoom defined as 14, for 50 kph it is 16. You start to slow down from 100 to 50 kph before turn left the order. When you will be 30 seconds before the cross, app will start to increase zoom in value up to next two levels so 10 seconds before cross it will be defined zoom + 2 levels. In this case for speed 50, it will be 16 + 2. Maybe complicated on explanation, but it should work I believe :).
I abe with autzoom no experience. I never use it. I have set navigation instruction and screen at 15s before. Zoom I have set so I see what I want. Times so and times so. If you program it as write, what happens in case (autozoom is off)
Fixed values ...
Advantage: No matter what zoom I have before. It is ensured that I see the turn exactly.
Disadvantage: If, for once, I am very fast, it may be that I am still too far away (15s before) and I still do not see the turn at this zoom.
I like both ideas. Can not decide for me, because I could not make any experience.
Auto zoom according to speed, I do not use. Navigation instruction and screen @ 15 s. Short auto zoom when near a command and than back to previous zoom level I know from the car gps.
The idea is very good. +1 from me. I am for the variant with a fixed zoom level. Whenever an instruction comes for example. zoom 18 use. No matter which zoom was before.
also for the Variant with fixed zoom level
Great suggestion. I like the fixed zoom level idea. When I come to some complex roundabout I don't want to zoom in by 2 or 3 steps, rather I just want to see all of the exits maximized within the screen. Especially while driving when there is very little time to make a decision.
I like the idea "zoom in x steps, but you can also implement both variants, because one wants it that way and another wants it differently.
1. nothing
2. zoom in x steps
3. fixed zoom level
Best in presets or even better in the navigation profile.
Because I do not want to go hiking. When MTB I want xx step and quad yy steps.
Yes, this would be a wonderful improvement! Locus could become almost perfect for car navigation!
This idea is very good. Google Maps does that too. Will the idea be implemented in the near future? If not, is there a way through Tasker?
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