ExplorOz Traveller Private Trek Reversing Direction
Submitted: Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 at 16:18
ThreadID:
141563
Views:
5848
Replies:
1
FollowUps:
1
This Thread has been Archived
Member - Steve & Paula
I am aware that shared ExplorOz
treks can be navigated from either “end”, however this feature isn’t available for private
treks. I know many people use tracks to navigate, but I like that
treks allow me monitor distances and times between
Places. The pain is that I have to create two
treks if I am retracing my steps (unless I am missing something). It would be a great feature if there was a choice of direction of travel on private
treks. Is this being considered at all?
Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 at 18:17
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 at 18:17
Hi Steve & Paula,
Well from the horses mouth (for those that do not know me, I am the app developer and business owner). I have been working on this however it is not as simple as it sounds. That is why I build each direction manually (
well auto manually) when we publish a new ExplorOz Trek. The main reason is simply reversing the data, some is simply some is hard. Reversing the line, start point & end point are all easy but reversing guided turn by turn is not so easy to switch around - it has to be recreated. So the building of the trek place to place guidance needs to rebuilt in reverse for each leg and may not always go as you intended in an automatic way. So really if you intend to travel backwards as part of the trek I suggest you build it in as you build the plan place to place.
If you or anyone else can think of another way I am happy to receive
feedback.
PS: It would be easy if the trek does not contain turn by turn data but I think that is what you are wanting to have in reverse.
David
AnswerID:
636102
Follow Up By: Member - Steve & Paula - Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 at 18:43
Wednesday, Apr 21, 2021 at 18:43
Thanks David, I obviously didn’t understand the complexity of the task. I assumed that because it is available on the ExplorOz
Treks that it would be the same for personal
treks. Still loving the product and appreciate your responsiveness.
FollowupID:
913956