Hi:
I find this whole thing most confusing. Are you saying that in order to go
anywhere for the first time you have to look it up on the internet? Suppose
you are out somewhere and you spontaneously decide you want to go somewhere
else you haven't been before. Is there a way to get a route somehow? If it
incorporates Google Maps, Nokia Maps or whatever, does it also read other
information found on these maps? If a person is standing in a place and
wants to know what's around is it possible to get that information? Is this
potentially better than Wayfinder Access because presumably nokia/google
maps are more frequently updated?
Any and all answers are appreciated.
Jean
----- Original Message -----
From: "Asudani, Rajesh" <rajeshasud...@rbi.org.in>
To: "jean parker" <radiofore...@gmail.com>; <accessindia@accessindia.org.in>
Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 10:14 AM
Subject: RE: [AI] wayfinder access
Dear All,
I have been using loadstone for some time and had not ventured into
wayfinder ever.
So, I can not comment on relative performance of LS viz-a-viz WF.
However, I do say that LS can be used effectively with Google maps and a
route planned and have it announced on approaching various checkpoints.
For this one must visit:
http://groute.loadstone-gps.pl
go to English and enter starting and ending address.
This can be done either in form of gps co ordinates or by naming places, if
they are labeled on GM, of course.
I prefer the first alternative at least for starting point which may be the
home, or any of the landmarks saved in phone. Anyway, we can always note
down the coordinates after visiting any place once.
Most of the major locations are also labeled in Google maps.
So, after finding the route, one can generate a LS checkpoint file and paste
it in checkpoints folder of LS.
Thereafter, while navigating, one can load a particular checkpoint file and
it will announce various points along with turning and distance directions
while approaching them.
I have found the tool to be effective and easy to use as well as reliable.
One can find the route even while on go by connecting to the site by gprs,
it costs a few paisa.
However, I could not get any success with nokia maps, as they are not
accessible.
Loadstone site does have a tool to convert nokia maps lmx files into LS
compatible ones, but I could not find a nokia map in lmx format.
Would be really glad if anybody can guide about it.
Regards
"Perhaps our role on this planet is not to worship God-- but to create Him."
--Arthur C. Clarke
(Rajesh Asudani)
Assistant General Manager,
Reserve Bank of India
Nagpur
09420397185
O: 0712 2806676
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-----Original Message-----
From: accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in
[mailto:accessindia-boun...@accessindia.org.in] On Behalf Of jean parker
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 12:17 PM
To: accessindia@accessindia.org.in
Subject: [AI] wayfinder access
All:
In a discussion with our esteemed and dedicated moderator, it became clear
that alternatives to Wayfinder Access are necessary. I am wondering if
anyone has tried to access Nokia Maps through Loadstone? If so, I would
like to know if this is even possible, and if so, how successful it was.
Any and all comments welcomed.
Jean
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