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Not sure what this suggested feature is ... 18 1792 Thanks for the suggestion Paul. This is on our list and is something we hope to do at some point, so please add your vote for this on our Feature Requests page (number 25).
Wednesday 05 Jan 2022 09:38:52
change font size 6 191 Hi Ian,It looks like you're using a tablet, so you may find it easier to use the mobile version of the site, as this is designed for smaller screens. Click the "Switch to Mobile Site" link in the pag
Wednesday 05 Jan 2022 09:36:14
Not sure what this suggested feature is ... 18 1792 It would be brilliant if plotaroute could record hikes using the phone GPS especially if maps are stored on the phone for offline use to avoid using/relying on mobile data.
Tuesday 04 Jan 2022 21:45:04
change font size 6 191 https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ues1ZDo4HYQf1UHN8
Tuesday 04 Jan 2022 17:30:34
change font size 6 191 I don't want to change the font so much as increase the size when searching for routes. . It's just too small for my eyes and don't suggest Specsavers you at the back there sniggering 🤭!
Tuesday 04 Jan 2022 17:29:39
Map jumps around in navigation mode 4 253 Hi Michelle - thanks for the feedback. If you don't want the map to rotate, you can turn this off in the navigation settings by clicking on the gear icon in the top right of the navigation screen and
Monday 03 Jan 2022 09:59:00
Map jumps around in navigation mode 4 253 When I'm navigating a route and I accidentally go off route, when I check the app on my phone the map keeps turning itself round. It's impossible to work out where I am, or which direction I need to
Saturday 01 Jan 2022 21:48:45
How do I... Find the App? 5 221 It sounds like you might have clicked on an advert for Komoot. Go to https://www.plotaroute.com/mobile in your mobile browser and look for the Install button that you can see in step 3 in our mobile
Saturday 01 Jan 2022 14:34:00
Turn by Turn 7 1609 Thanks for the help. It worked well. I just have to be very careful when plotting turns. The least little move in the wrong direction can give a wrong turn on the print out.
Saturday 01 Jan 2022 02:41:48
How do I... Find the App? 5 221 When I follow the instructions for installing the app it wants me to install Komoot. I can't find the plotaroute app anywhere.Any help appreciated.ThanksMichael
Friday 31 Dec 2021 23:22:15
Compass Map, Tab Bar and Route Planner 3 1455 Hi Alan - the track surface features are available on both the mobile and desktop versions of the website, so you can use them on your laptop too. See our announcement about the Terrain Inspection fe
Thursday 30 Dec 2021 09:17:14
Compass Map, Tab Bar and Route Planner 3 1455 I'm glad to see there is some attention given to track surface in the mobile app. Unfortunately this looks limited by use on the app and giving info only at the selected point.I only create routes on
Wednesday 29 Dec 2021 10:23:45
Turn by Turn 7 1609 To print only the directions for a route, go to the View Route page and select PRINT from the menu above the map. Then deselect Map, Cover Page, Hill Profile and Photos before printing. There is also
Wednesday 29 Dec 2021 09:00:06
Turn by Turn 7 1609 How do I print cue sheets for a route. I'm pretty new here.
Wednesday 29 Dec 2021 01:58:22
Problem trying to locate me 2 138 Hi Kevin - the following FAQ's might help:Why can't the mobile app detect my location?Why does the route planner get my home location wrong?
Tuesday 28 Dec 2021 09:24:02
Problem trying to locate me 2 138 I purchased access when I was on holiday separate to my home address. When I tried to find routes in another location i wasn't able to chose an alternative location only local. Now when I am at home
Monday 27 Dec 2021 11:11:08
Record a route / follow a route 6 395 Hi,I love plotaroute for plotting routes but as i only have my android phone for navigation, I don't need to transfer a file to a garmin or similar.So for people also using a phone for navigation, wh
Monday 27 Dec 2021 10:43:58
Saving 16 1930 Thanks for the headsup on saving a new route. It worked well.
Friday 17 Dec 2021 12:43:05
Decrease the 'Too Close' Marker Distance in the 'Make Me a Route' Tool. 2 151 The Make Me a Route tool is more suited to longer routes, as there don't tend to be many alternative circular routes available for very short distances. If you want to experiment with variations for
Monday 13 Dec 2021 08:42:51
Converting gpx files for Twonav Cross 1 203 Converting gpx files with directions created on plotaroute.com for use in Twonav Cross1. In the lt;namegt; section, the contents of the lt;namegt; section (if it differs from lt;descgt;) + the conten
Sunday 12 Dec 2021 14:28:24
Decrease the 'Too Close' Marker Distance in the 'Make Me a Route' Tool. 2 151 If possible, I would like the 'x AND y ARE TOO CLOSE TO EACH OTHER. Sorry, we can't generate routes for you with the markers this close together. Please move them so that they are at least 1km apart.
Sunday 12 Dec 2021 11:12:02
Print of OS maps to include 1:25k mapping 15 828 The scale of map used depends depends on how far zoomed out it needs to be to fit the route on the page. So, if you need 1:25K you would need to print the route in shorter sections over more than one
Saturday 11 Dec 2021 07:50:03
Saving 16 1930 There is a button 'Save as new route' in the save dialog.When using it you save your changes to a new route, while your old stay unchanged. Tip. Do the Save as before you start editing. Ive lost a co
Saturday 11 Dec 2021 06:52:56
Saving 16 1930 I created a 94 mile route and have saved it. How to I shorten the route to 50 miles, save it and not delete the 94 mile route?Mike
Saturday 11 Dec 2021 02:01:00
Print of OS maps to include 1:25k mapping 15 828 It seems to default to 1:50K and can't be overridden.
Friday 10 Dec 2021 16:46:03
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