{"id":259,"date":"2019-12-24T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-24T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/navigator.sonerim.com\/?p=259"},"modified":"2024-12-26T20:41:59","modified_gmt":"2024-12-26T17:41:59","slug":"%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-1-38-%d1%81%d1%8e%d1%80%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b7%d1%8b-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%ba%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%82","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fishermannavigator.com\/en\/2019\/12\/24\/%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-1-38-%d1%81%d1%8e%d1%80%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%b7%d1%8b-%d0%b4%d0%bb%d1%8f-%d0%ba%d0%bb%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b8%d1%81%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%82\/","title":{"rendered":"Update 1.38: Surprises for Treasure Hunters and Beyond"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hello, everyone! I’m thrilled to share that I finally found some time to work on the app and decided to implement several challenging yet highly useful features. Let’s go over the main updates in this release.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OZF Maps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In my opinion, this is the standout feature of the update. While OZF maps may not be as convenient or fast as MBTiles, they offer several significant advantages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wide availability<\/strong>: OZF maps are more commonly accessible for free. Many websites provide these maps for various purposes (depth maps, historical maps, topographic maps, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Improved performance<\/strong>: These maps perform significantly better than similar JPG\/PNG maps. Additionally, JPG\/PNG maps have file size limitations (around 80-100 MB), whereas OZF maps face no such issue. I tested a 600 MB OZF map with no problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Space efficiency<\/strong>: OZF maps take up less space compared to MBTiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced users are likely familiar with these maps and know how to use them. For those who don\u2019t, connecting OZF maps is as simple as connecting JPG\/PNG maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use an OZF map in the app, you\u2019ll need two files: the map file (e.g., file.ozf2<\/code>) and a calibration file (e.g., file.map<\/code>). The map file contains the image displayed as the map, while the calibration file holds information about the map’s projection and how specific points on the OZF map correspond to coordinates. That\u2019s a bit of theory for you. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Create a folder on your phone for your maps and place both files there. Important: downloaded maps and calibration files must be in the same folder, and you shouldn\u2019t rename them after downloading. If there are issues with recognizing the map or calibration file, it\u2019s possible the files were renamed earlier. In that case, try giving them matching names (e.g., map1.ozf2<\/code> and map1.map<\/code>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I won\u2019t go into detailed instructions here \u2014 there\u2019s a dedicated article on offline maps<\/a>, which I\u2019ve updated to include information about OZF maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking ahead, I\u2019d like to mention that the next update will include the ability to download certain map sets directly within the app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Button “Layers”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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After using the app for a while, I realized that this button is indeed necessary. When working with layers, you often need to adjust their transparency, and opening the map menu every time felt inconvenient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, if you\u2019ve added at least one layer to the map, this button appears on the map screen. Pressing it does the same as selecting “Layers” in the map menu. As with most new features, you can disable this button if you find it unnecessary or bothersome:<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Settings -> Additional Buttons -> Layers Button<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, I\u2019ve made improvements to layer functionality. Previously, transparency changes took effect only after closing the dialog window with the layer list. Now, transparency updates in real time as you move the slider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“App Info” Screen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the main side menu, I replaced the “Guide” section with a broader “App Info” section. Here, you can view the app\u2019s build number and version. You can also access the guide, visit our website, or go to the Play Store (e.g., to update the app). From this screen, you can also send me an email with a bug report or a suggestion (click on “Support”).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Assign a Group When Saving a Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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This simple yet useful feature was suggested by one of our users in a review. I found the idea quite practical, so I added it. In the future, I plan to make point groups even more functional<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Display only points from specific groups on the map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Assign default shapes and colors to different groups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    If you have more ideas, feel free to email me or leave a review in the Play Store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    I\u2019ve also made numerous minor improvements, which I won\u2019t detail here. You\u2019ll notice them yourself. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the next update, I plan to introduce a few highly anticipated features, such as storing all points and tracks in the cloud and downloading certain OZF maps directly from the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    See you soon!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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