Maps... ?

Mr Gazza · 11-01-2017, 06:12 PM

Can anyone help me?

I am trying to find a way to post up and also email maps, with road routes plotted on them.

I have found a way to plot routes on google maps, but I can't seem to post or email them, or even get a link to work successfully.
I would also like to write notes on the map as I go... If that is possible?

I'm looking for a format that everyone can use to edit the routes once posted.

Please bear in mind that I don't have a sat nav, nor very much patience with a PC... !

Thanks all... You know what this is for...

slob · 11-01-2017, 06:35 PM

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X9...xc&usp=sharing

log in to google services,
from the menu (three horizontal lines, top left) choose 'my places'
select the maps tab
edit maps and save your changes
choose the sharing settings you want
copy and post link

Mr Gazza · 11-01-2017, 06:48 PM

Cheers Slob... I'll have a go at that...

11-01-2017, 06:59 PM

You should be able to plot a route on Google maps and share it directly from there using one of the links. I'll look and find out which one it is now.

11-01-2017, 07:03 PM

Okay so load up Google Maps as you normally would, plot your route (although I think Google Maps only allows a max of 10 via points?)

Once you're happy with it, click Details on the left, in blue writing near the journey time, then it'll show you three icons. An arrow pointing into a phone (send to phone), 3 dots in a < shape and a printer. Click the > dots and copy/paste the link into your email, on here, wherever!

Eg. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/No...d51.066523!3e0

Mr Gazza · 11-01-2017, 07:43 PM

Thanks Ross. Will also give that a go.

Struggling with my keyboard at the moment...!

Jez900ie · 12-01-2017, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

Thanks Ross. Will also give that a go.

Struggling with my keyboard at the moment...!

Whats the music button for? The porno has a sound track!

Mr Gazza · 12-01-2017, 04:57 PM

Thanks for trying it out Steve.
This could serve our purpose, as I could see your edits and it's clearly very simple to register and use in just a few clicks. Yet find out how to post a picture of the map?

.... And thanks for that Dirty...

SteveG · 12-01-2017, 05:03 PM

Still playing. It seems to only allow 150 mile plots at moment in the mode I am using ( plot via waypoints). Will play with the drag plot function later once I put my dress and high heels on

Press "print this route" and it creates a screen version that could be captured as a screen shot...

Still playing...just found the "plot 10 waypoints" feature. ..

Dirty · 12-01-2017, 02:20 PM

https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplanner

Mr Gazza · 12-01-2017, 04:20 PM

Just testing.

www.plotaroute.com/route/341209

So far so good with this one.
I can click on the link and also edit the route.... Can anyone else edit this map, or does the site ask you to register?

SteveG · 12-01-2017, 04:36 PM

Hi Gazza. I tried to edit and add to the route. It did tell me to sign in before I could save.

I created an account. When I sign in I can edit but can only save to a copy in my account name as "This route is owned by someone else". There are options to share and make maps public etc but not played with this yet..

HerE is my test edit..

Hope https://www.plotaroute.com/route/341228 that helps.
Steve

12-01-2017, 09:38 PM

Just to add on the mapping, I assume you will be taking a couple of sat navs between the group? If so, Google Maps is very easy to convert to a .itn or .gps file and straight onto TomTom etc. Can provide more info if anyone's unsure.

Mr Gazza · 12-01-2017, 10:16 PM

Thanks again Ross.
Pegboy has already kindly offered to plot the route onto his TomTom so that a final edition can be shared to others with sat navs, whether there is any virtue in doing this before the final version is decided or not I don't know?... We all need to be on the same page at the offset of the run.!

I'm sure Pegboy would be interested in your shortcuts if he is not already aware of them.

He did mention routes plotted on googlemaps, so I think we are going with the best medium there.

Really pleased that people who know what they are talking about are getting involved... Learning all the time..

11-01-2017, 06:12 PM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Maps... ? Can anyone help me? I am trying to find a way to post up and also email maps, with road routes plotted on them. I have found a way to plot routes on google maps, but I can't seem to post or email them, or even get a link to work successfully. I would also like to write notes on the map as I go... If that is possible? I'm looking for a format that everyone can use to edit the routes once posted. Please bear in mind that I don't have a sat nav, nor very much patience with a PC... ! Thanks all... You know what this is for... __________________

11-01-2017, 06:35 PM	#2
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,707	https://drive.google.com/open?id=1X9...xc&usp=sharing log in to google services, from the menu (three horizontal lines, top left) choose 'my places' select the maps tab edit maps and save your changes choose the sharing settings you want copy and post link Last edited by slob; 11-01-2017 at 06:38 PM..

11-01-2017, 06:48 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Cheers Slob... I'll have a go at that... __________________

11-01-2017, 07:43 PM	#6
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Thanks Ross. Will also give that a go. Struggling with my keyboard at the moment...! __________________

12-01-2017, 04:57 PM	#8
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Thanks for trying it out Steve. This could serve our purpose, as I could see your edits and it's clearly very simple to register and use in just a few clicks. Yet find out how to post a picture of the map? .... And thanks for that Dirty... __________________

11-01-2017, 06:59 PM	#4
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	You should be able to plot a route on Google maps and share it directly from there using one of the links. I'll look and find out which one it is now.

11-01-2017, 07:03 PM	#5
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Okay so load up Google Maps as you normally would, plot your route (although I think Google Maps only allows a max of 10 via points?) Once you're happy with it, click Details on the left, in blue writing near the journey time, then it'll show you three icons. An arrow pointing into a phone (send to phone), 3 dots in a < shape and a printer. Click the > dots and copy/paste the link into your email, on here, wherever! Eg. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/No...d51.066523!3e0

12-01-2017, 05:03 PM	#9
SteveG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newbury Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 366	Still playing. It seems to only allow 150 mile plots at moment in the mode I am using ( plot via waypoints). Will play with the drag plot function later once I put my dress and high heels on Press "print this route" and it creates a screen version that could be captured as a screen shot... Still playing...just found the "plot 10 waypoints" feature. .. Last edited by SteveG; 12-01-2017 at 05:12 PM..

12-01-2017, 02:20 PM	#10
Dirty Bockloks Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London Bike: No Bike Yet! Posts: 4,601	https://www.plotaroute.com/routeplanner __________________ Wounds heal, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever Beware of eBay

12-01-2017, 04:20 PM	#11
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Just testing. www.plotaroute.com/route/341209 So far so good with this one. I can click on the link and also edit the route.... Can anyone else edit this map, or does the site ask you to register? __________________

12-01-2017, 04:36 PM	#12
SteveG Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Newbury Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 366	Hi Gazza. I tried to edit and add to the route. It did tell me to sign in before I could save. I created an account. When I sign in I can edit but can only save to a copy in my account name as "This route is owned by someone else". There are options to share and make maps public etc but not played with this yet.. HerE is my test edit.. Hope https://www.plotaroute.com/route/341228 that helps. Steve Last edited by SteveG; 12-01-2017 at 04:41 PM..

12-01-2017, 09:38 PM	#13
RossObey01 Guest Posts: n/a	Just to add on the mapping, I assume you will be taking a couple of sat navs between the group? If so, Google Maps is very easy to convert to a .itn or .gps file and straight onto TomTom etc. Can provide more info if anyone's unsure.

12-01-2017, 10:16 PM	#14
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,795	Thanks again Ross. Pegboy has already kindly offered to plot the route onto his TomTom so that a final edition can be shared to others with sat navs, whether there is any virtue in doing this before the final version is decided or not I don't know?... We all need to be on the same page at the offset of the run.! I'm sure Pegboy would be interested in your shortcuts if he is not already aware of them. He did mention routes plotted on googlemaps, so I think we are going with the best medium there. Really pleased that people who know what they are talking about are getting involved... Learning all the time.. __________________