Open orienteering mapper android

Installation

OpenOrienteering Mapper runs on Android, Windows, macOS and Linux. Visit https://www.openorienteering.org/apps/mapper/ to find downloads. Apart from stable releases, the web site offers packages from other branches of development.

When the website is able to recognize the visitor’s operating system, the download button will point right to the recommended package, and another link will bring you to the main page of this release.

The main page of a particular release is also the target of the download button when the operating system cannot be identified. Apart from important notes, it has an “Assets” section with the full list of alternative downloads for Windows, macOS and Android.

Windows

The default download for Windows is the installation program for 64-bit systems (“…-Windows-x64.exe”). Most modern Windows computers will be able to run this version.

For older or otherwise constrained Windows computers, you may choose the 32-bit version which has “Windows-x32” in it file name.

Apart from the installation program packages (“.exe”), there are also plain compressed archives (“.zip”) which can be run without installation, e.g. from a USB stick.

Android

The default download for Android is an APK package for ARM CPUs (“…-armeabi-v7a.apk”) Most Android devices will be able to run this version.

More modern ARM based devices will benefit from choosing the 64-bit variant instead, named “…-arm64-v8a.apk”. There are also devices based on x86-type CPUs, so there are even more 32-bit (“…-x86.apk”) and 64-bit (“…-x86_64.apk”) variants.

If you are unsure of your CPU type follow these instructions:

macOS

For macOS, there is just a single download (“…-macOS.dmg”).

Linux

For Linux, the download links will guide you to Open Build Service where we provide Linux packages for major distribution:

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Mapper

OpenOrienteering Mapper is an orienteering mapmaking program and provides a free alternative to the existing proprietary solution. Its main advantages compared to it are:

• Open Source: The program is completely free, every programmer can improve it.
• Cross-platform: The program works on Android, Windows, macOS and Linux.

While it is under continuous development and considered in beta state, it has been used to produce maps for classical orienteering, MTBO and radio orienteering races. All required functions for drawing maps are implemented and the program works very stable. So it can be considered ready for productive use, although it is like always a good idea to keep backups of your files. We are happy about feedback to the program.

Stable Release

The current release version for PC and Android is Mapper 0.9.5.

Master (Pre-releases and bug fixes)

The following Windows and Linux packages contain bug fixes for the previous stable release, or provide a fairly stable preview of the coming release.

Linux packages based on the code in the master branch are available from the Open Build Service (alternative access).

Unstable (development snapshots)

• Warning: These packages may contain unstable code. Please take care (i.e. backups) of your map files when working with the unstable packages. Note the known issues.
  — Changes from master to dev
  — Known issues
• New! Packages based on the unstable code in the dev branch are available for Android, macOS and Windows as «Pre-release» named like «dev vYYYYMMDD.No» on our Github releases page.
• Linux packages based on the unstable code in the dev branch are available from the Open Build Service (alternative access).

Release history

Screenshots:

Main features of the current version include:

• Symbol sets for ISOM 2017-2, ISSprOM (sprint), ISMTBOM (mountain bike), ISSkiOM 2019 (ski), course design and control description sheets
• Import and export of ocd maps and symbol sets (import: version 6 — 2018, export: version 8 — 12)
• Georeferencing (based on PROJ library)
• Working with various kinds of templates:
  • Raster images (bmp, jpg, tif, png, gif etc. based on GDAL library), including world files and GeoTIFF
  • GPS tracks (gpx)
  • Vector data (dxf, osm, shp etc. based on GDAL library)
  • Geospatial PDF (based on GDAL library)
  • Maps (ocd, omap)
• Working with all important symbol types:
  • Points
  • Lines
  • Areas
  • Text
  • Composite symbols
• Drawing tools and many editing tools for objects
• Printing, PDF, KMZ and raster image export for getting the map into course setting programs
  • Overprinting simulation (raster output)
  • CMYK PDF export (vector output)
• Translated into more than 20 languages

The online manual can give you more ideas of what the program does.

Contributing

There is a lot to do, and we appreciate every kind of help, whether you are a programmer or not. If you are interested in contributing, good places to start are:

• Translation repository for online translation
  
• Manual repository
• Git repository containing the latest source code
• Discussions, a place to connect with other members of our user community
• Ticket system showing tasks that have to be done, and the right place to report bugs
• Developer wiki for information about the code

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Storing Maps and Templates on Android Devices

Storage locations

Android organizes storage and permissions different than PCs. Especially on SD cards, write access for apps is restricted.

You can choose the following locations for storing data which you want to edit and to display in OpenOrienteering Mapper:

Folder “OOMapper” at the top level of the primary storage volume. On most devices, the primary storage volume is a part of the built-in storage. Files in this area are stored permanently, until you decide to remove them. Unfortunately, there is usually only limited capacity available — this memory is expensive when buying the device.

Path “Android/data/org.openorienteering.mapper/files” on arbitrary storage volumes such as built-in memory or SD cards (since Mapper 0.6.5). This is the only convenient way to store map data on cheap extra memory cards. However, you need to be aware of the fact that these folders are removed by Android when you uninstall the Mapper app. So please carefully save your changes to a PC.

OpenOrienteering Mapper for Android will create these folders when they are missing, and scan them for map files. It will display warnings when you open maps from the non-permanent app-specific folders or from read-only locations. (Top-level “OOMapper” folders on secondary storage volumes are scanned, but cannot be written to.)

File transfer

You can transfer files from and to a PC via a USB cable. Android supports multiple file transfer protocols.

MTP is the preferred method now. There is hardly any interference for apps while the device is connected to the PC. Via MTP, Android will only show files which are known to its Media Scanner.

On macOS, the Android File Transfer software must be installed and used for MTP. This software can be downloaded from https://www.android.com/filetransfer/.

Mass Storage makes the storage unavailable for apps for the duration of the connection with the PC. (Android also needs to terminate apps which are stored on the volume which is provided as mass storage.) Unlike MTP, mass storage does not depend on the media scanner, so all files are always visible.

Note that after mapping, you might want to transfer back not only the modified map but also GPX tracks and templates you painted on.

Data loss prevention and recovery

Remember to keep backups and to verify transferred files.

If a file appears to be corrupted after transfer back to PC, or you cannot find a new file such as a recorded GPX track, a reboot of the Android device could solve the issue. After the reboot, Android’s media scanner will take notice of new files and changed file sizes. However, Mapper v0.8.3 is expected to bring a solution to this issue.

In some situations, the Mapper app might not be able to properly save data and shutdown as quickly as requested by the Android operating system, for example when you start other apps or when the device runs out of power.

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Open orienteering mapper android

Posted on 12 March 2021 by Kai Pastor

We are proud to announce the release of OpenOrienteering Mapper 0.9.5. This official release includes bug fixes and new features. Key changes since v0.9.4 are:

Enhancements

• Mapper finally learned to export KMZ files (GH-138). These files can also be used as templates.
• For organisers of MapRun or Vikazimut events, the KMZ export is complemented by a “Simple Course” export feature, turning a single line object (course) into a KML or IOF Data Standard 3.0 course file.
• Geospatial vector data export formats can be selected explicitly, instead of relying on the filename extension (GH-1779).
• For the Paint-on-Template feature (aka Scribbling), it is now possible to select and modify alternative colour palettes (GH-945).
• In touch mode, the editor can ignore touch input from palm and fingers when there is an alternative pointing device (inductive stylus, mouse) (GH-1368).
• Template data saving (GPX, paint-on-template) is more robust now (GH-1785), and error reporting is improved (GH-1790).
• The OMAP file format preserves the order of object tags, facilitating git version control (GH-1290).
• Minor OCD support improvements (GH-1786).
• Translations were updated again.
• The User Manual was restructured in order to improve the usability of the online version.
• qtbase, Qt’s key component for cross-platform support, was updated to 5.12.10 plus selected extra patches.

Fixed bugs

• Coordinate system issues with GeoTIFF (GH-1755).
• Missing “datumgrid” files for precise georeferencing (GH-1802).
• Minor OCD format improvements, including a fix for a crash (GH-1796).
• Template saving now working for all file formats (GH-1791).
• Consistent GPX track positioning (regression, GH-1709).
• Area symbol patterns rotated properly when rotating the map (GH-1812), but not for North lines pattern (GH-1870).
• Crash on early activation of GNSS location display (GH-1893).
• ISSprOM 2019 Passable rock face symbol line width (GH-1875).
• Symbol editing and Copy-and-paste quirks (GH-1837, GH-1828).
• Editing values in template position dock widget (GH-1769).
• Warnings without details at ocd import (GH-1766).

This release contains 256 commits with 253 changed files since v0.9.4. This time, many thanks go to 33 contributors. All changes since v0.9.4

Removed features

The unmaintained legacy file format “OCAD version 8, old implementation” was removed. Don’t worry, the file format continues to be supported by actively maintained, modern code.

Mapper 0.9.4 released

Posted on 05 October 2020 by Kai Pastor

We are proud to announce the release of OpenOrienteering Mapper 0.9.4. This official release includes bug fixes and new features. Key changes since v0.9.3 are:

Enhancements

• The Paint-on-Template feature (aka Scribbling) learned to fill areas (solid or pattern, GH-1242) and to draw in background.
• When GNSS tracking is enabled, the viewport can follow the location (aka Tourist mode, GH-987).
• Templates are loaded after initial map loading, with feedback (but still in foreground, i.e. blocking).
• Basic support for Geospatial PDF templates (via Poppler and GDAL).
• Upscaled icons, and increased menu item size, for better usability on Android.
• Minor OCD support improvements, e.g. export of template visibility (GH-1236).
• The Find-object tool may be used to visit one match after the other (GH-1512).
• The object query language was extended with NOT and SYMBOL (GH-1631), adding even more power to CRT files.
• Translations were updated again.
• Third-party components were updated again (Qt 5.12.9, PROJ 7.1.1, GDAL 3.1.3, graphics formats, cf. Superbuild).

Fixed bugs

• Placement of OCD templates in OCD maps (GH-1302).
• OCD import of hatch/structure orientation (GH-1677).
• Template alignment and list widget quirks.
• Georeferencing quirks.
• DPI selection for image export (GH-1271).
• Default location source on Android (GH-1629).

This release contains 344 commits with 232 changed files since v0.9.3. Many thanks go to 16 contributors.

Deprecations

This is the last release which will include the legacy file format “OCAD version 8, old implementation”. Don’t worry, the file format continues to be supported by actively maintained code. Only the unmaintainted “old implementation” is to be removed.

Mapper 0.9.3 released

Posted on 16 May 2020 by Kai Pastor

We are proud to announce the release of OpenOrienteering Mapper 0.9.3. This official release includes bug fixes and new features. Key changes since v0.9.2 are:

Enhancements

• When drawing, follow border lines of line symbols, just as following the middle line.
• Improved geospatial data handling with GDAL:
  • Detecting drivers by file content if possible.
  • Opening OziExplorer’s files as templates.
  • On import, clip vector data to the declared extent, useful for exports from OSM.
• Simple support for NMEA position sources on Linux and macOS (e.g. from Bluetooth).
• Additional space between object control points and selection rectangle.
• Template list button in toolbar.
• Translation updates.

Fixed bugs

• Specifying raster image coordinate reference system.
• Positioning of new OCD templates, and positioning of some existing templates.
• Initialization of georeferencing for OCD files.
• Vector data coordinate transformations for certain CRS, affecting e.g. EPSG:27700 (OSGB36).
• OSM import of roads.
• Handling of border line as area outline.
• Rare crashes.

This release contains 196 commits with 133 changed files since v0.9.2. Many thanks go to 26 contributors.

Mapper 0.9.2 released

Posted on 15 March 2020 by Kai Pastor

We are proud to announce the release of OpenOrienteering Mapper 0.9.2. This official release includes bug fixes and new features. Key changes since v0.9.1 are:

• Extended raster file format support via GDAL. JPEG2000 supported again! There is also a new manual page on geospatial data formats in GDAL.
• CoVe, a Contour line Vectorization tool for raster templates. CoVe manual page
• Preliminary ISSprOM 2019 symbol set replacing ISSOM. Color list subject to changes.
• Croatian und Portugese (Portugal) translations (work-in-progress).

Bug fixes and minor improvements resolving…

• Empty map display in Condes.
• OCD export of pattern rotation.
• Georeferencing issues.
• Template issues.
• Some crashes.

This release contains 254 commits with 308 changed files since v0.9.1. Many thanks go to 19 contributors.

Mapper 0.9.1 released

Posted on 05 December 2019 by Kai Pastor

We are proud to announce the release of OpenOrienteering Mapper 0.9.1. This official release includes bug fixes and updates. Key changes since v0.9.0 are:

• ISSkiOM 2019 symbol set.
• Baseline and hatched areas view for touch mode UI.
• Export of pattern clipping options to OCD 12.
• Fixes for georeferencing and coordinate issues.
• Fixes georeferencing setup and symbol assignment inconsistencies on data import.

This release contains 152 commits with 130 changed files since v0.9.0. Many thanks go to 14 contributors.

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