02Sep 2016 by VTP.Author No Comments

[Android] Planimeter: quick multi-stop navigation with Google Maps

Android, Area Measure, Distance, Google Maps, Navigation, Planimeter
Planimeter update v4.6.0 for Android brings one more free feature into the app - directions to multiple waypoints of your track with Google Maps.Now you have direction button on the screen to call Google Maps (latest version of the app with support of multi-stop navigation is required) and to get directions through all points of a route planned in Planimeter.Short touch on the button starts navigation from the first points of the route. Long touch  -  your current location used as a start point.We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.
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22May 2015 by VTP.Author No Comments

[Android] Notes Mode in Planimeter v4.1.0 allows navigation to selected point.

Google Maps, Navigation, Planimeter
Planimeter v4.1.0 for Android extends recently introduced Notes Mode with a new feature. Now along with the ability to attach, edit and share notes for each point you can quickly switch to Google Maps and navigate to selected point. This feature comes in handy when you use Planimeter as a mapping tool and need to find directions quickly and navigate to any point from your Planimeter records.Now you don’t have to look for a point address or coordinates, just switch to Notes Mode and touch a pin on your map. In the popped up dialog select Directions button and you will be brought to Google Maps, where desired route can be selected. You can check directions there and start navigation*.*please make sure GPS and other settings, required for Google Maps…
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15Dec 2014 by VTP.Author No Comments

Use an external GPS device with Planimeter on Android.

Android, Apps, Map, Navigation, Planimeter
Some users reported successful usage of external GPS devices with our Planimeter app on Android. Quick Google search returns a useful guide how to use Bluetooth GPS Receivers with a Smarthpone or Tablet.External GPS unit should give you much better measurement accuracy when used with GPS Tracking feature in Planimeter. If you are going to use your external GPS for navigation as well,  check out the review of the best navigation apps from joyofandroid.
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