Strega 0 Posted November 24, 2011 Well, there have been some major improvements on DualSportMaps.com today, and here's what the boss (CraftyCoder) had to say: Big news today for dualsportmaps.com. I just updated the website to allow users to create blank maps. Even better, is that you can now copy tracks from other peoples tracks and waypoints to a clipboard and then save that clipboard to a new map or one of your current maps. Combining these features with the great track creating/editing features this website is really a fantastic trip planning tool! - CraftyCoder This is awesome, I just created a trip from scratch and it worked perfectly. Now you can copy portions of tracks from trips other people have posted and place them on your own map and create your own trip. You can also draw in your own tracks at the same time if you'd like too. While drawing, you can switch between the standard Map, Satellite, Terrain, OSM, USGS, or NRCan for the Cannuckistanians. This is an awesome feature because you can switch between these WHILE you are drawing, you don't have to terminate a track first to change the map type. Absolutely incredible too. Have ya ever clicked "Show Weather Radar" on the top right?? It takes a bit to load, but how cool is that?? Happy to answer any questions you may have! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted November 24, 2011 This looks really cool Roger. I'll take a look at it over the weekend. I'm going to throw together a few routes to Bishop in the coming weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drabnor 0 Posted November 28, 2011 Awesome! Ive been drawing it in google earth, then converting the kmz to gpx, then uploading it to the site. This will save like 3 or 4 steps... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 28, 2011 New video is up! (More videos coming soon...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted November 29, 2011 Was not expecting Rush haha. How about we find you a hot chick to do the background narration... ala Fuel TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY6D9kCY670 If you don't Log In to DualSportMaps we're gonna kill these kitties! All in all, I do appreciate this feature. I remember inquiring about the possibility to create your own maps and you guys made it happen. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted November 29, 2011 The "Create Blank Map" isn't on the header after I click on GPX. Am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted November 29, 2011 The "Create Blank Map" isn't on the header after I click on GPX. Am I missing something? Eddie are you logged in? I believe you must have an account on the site to "Create Blank Map" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Yep, logged in. The "Create Blank Map" isn't on the header after I click on GPX. Am I missing something? Eddie are you logged in? I believe you must have an account on the site to "Create Blank Map" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted November 29, 2011 Eddie, I logged into dualsportmaps today and it said the software had been updated. I noticed that the "Create Blank Map" icon moved from the right end of the tabs (like in the video) to the middle of the tabs. Maybe check there? Strega is always responsive, try PMing him as well. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Yeah, I'm in contact with Strega. I don't have that particular tab. Eddie, I logged into dualsportmaps today and it said the software had been updated. I noticed that the "Create Blank Map" icon moved from the right end of the tabs (like in the video) to the middle of the tabs. Maybe check there? Strega is always responsive, try PMing him as well. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Can you see it now? Layout was changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddie 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Now I can Thanks! Can you see it now? Layout was changed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goofy Footer 539 Posted November 29, 2011 Strega, what do you recommend as the "most accurate" of the map options? Map, Satellite, Terrain, OSM, USGS I've noticed some slight differences between them. I doubt it will matter on the trail. I need to get my GPS running and then use those actual routes as the correct tracks, not the ones I draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted November 29, 2011 Strega, what do you recommend as the "most accurate" of the map options? Map, Satellite, Terrain, OSM, USGS I've noticed some slight differences between them. I doubt it will matter on the trail. I need to get my GPS running and then use those actual routes as the correct tracks, not the ones I draw. From my experience, the Satellite view seems to be the closest I've seen. I think they're all close enough that no matter which one you draw in, you're gonna be close enough that it won't have much of an effect on ya while riding. The GPS just gets you on the right road and you really only need to look at it for turns n such. I'm working on a very large set of tutorial videos right now for DualSportMaps which should be REALLY helpful for people learning how to master track creation and track uploading & editing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kevinsinvegas 0 Posted November 30, 2011 Very cool! With enough howto vids I may even be able to work this baby. +1 on using the chicks from fuel TV for the narration! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strega 0 Posted December 1, 2011 I'm too lazy to write down everything I say to get it translated by a female Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
