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Make the map remain in direction of travel like a car navigator
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162 votesHello everyone who voted for this feature request,
This is now by far the most requested feature for Maps Pro and I am glad to announce that it is available now!
The update (version 120) has been accepted in the Windows Store and should be available to everyoneTo enable map rotation you will need to tap a second time on the button in the bottom-right corner that locks on your position.
So one press = lock on your position, second press = lock on your position + rotation.
Another press (or move the map) and the maps can be moved freely.If you experience any issues with this new feature, please email tickets@mapspro.uservoice.com
Thanks again for your patience and your feedback!
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Offline search for streets
Being able to search for a street, even when offline.
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69 votesHello everyone and thanks again for voting for this suggestion and contributing to Maps Pro,
Offline mode is finally complete. The most requested feature on the feedback website is now available in Maps Pro.
After 4 months of development, Maps Pro now uses the latest technologies to display vector maps while being offline. Because you can now download the data for a country, you will be able to search for a street, display Points Of Interest and get directions with text-to-speech and re-routing while being offline
To provide the best service, this new feature comes at an additional cost. Each pack of country is only 10$ with the launch offer, 50% off! For instance the “North America – United States” pack will allow you to download all the USA states, with unlimited lifetime updates which means you can always have the latest road data!
For more information, please check out…
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Save routing as favorite for offline usage
Add the hability to save directions in your list of favorite so that it can be used when offline
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48 votesHello and thanks everyone for voting for this suggestion which is now in the top 3 for Maps Pro!
In the last few months, there has been some big improvements in offline Maps Pro features, including:
“Download map for offline use around a route” (http://mapspro.uservoice.com/forums/251570-general/suggestions/5905632-download-map-for-offline-use-around-a-route)
and “Offline search for streets” (http://mapspro.uservoice.com/forums/251570-general/suggestions/5905604-offline-search-for-streets) which allows downloading offline data, searching for streets but also getting directions while offline.With these improvements, I believe it changes a little bit this suggestion.
In the next version, you will instead have the hability to save directions (either calculated by Google Maps or by offline routing) as a GPX file that of course can be opened with Maps Pro at any time, wether you are offline or online
The GPX file format is limited and you can only have tracks and waypoints but it should be good enough.Here are some screenshots of…
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Allow for Yellow Ballon points to be changed to different colors.
Allow for the yellow Balloon points to be changed to different colors.
26 votesHello,
This feature has been completed. You can now change each favorite’s icon or change in bulk via the My favorites page.
See our documentation for more explanations:
https://mapspro.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1131406Version 126 of Maps Pro is awaiting certification from Microsoft and should be available in less than 24 hours.
Again, thanks for voting for this suggestion and making Maps Pro better and better!
Fabien -
Download map for offline use around a route
Currently, Maps Pro offers the habilty to download a map by navigating to a location and extracting what is currently visible on the screen.
When hiking, it would make more sense to be able to download maps around a route. The way it is done now, a lot of unused map images are downloaded when it would be better to extract a smaller area, on more zoom levels.It would be even better if the route could be traced manually, because some outdoor journeys cannot be traced properly by Google Maps.
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21 votesHello everyone,
Version 79 has just been accepted by the Windows Store so you should get the update very soon.
Thanks a lot for voting for this suggestion and helping Maps Pro getting better!
Fabien
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Pushpins -
Pushpins - Add a whole selection of pushpins like those in Streets and trips. And the ability to import custom symbols for pushpins. I currently use this to categorize business contacts, etc
20 votesHello and thanks for voting for this suggestion.
This feature has been completed. You can now change each favorite’s icon or change in bulk via the My favorites page.
See our documentation for more explanations:
https://mapspro.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/1131406Version 126 of Maps Pro is awaiting certification from Microsoft and should be available in less than 24 hours.
Again, thanks for voting for this suggestion and making Maps Pro better and better!
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Allow 'Follow my position' while navigation is active
Keep the chosen zoom level, highlight the next waypoint but keep the focus on the current position.
At the moment it is not even possible to use 'follow my position' while the navigation is active as this option seems to be simply ignored.
19 votesHello and thanks for sharing that feature request,
The latest Maps Pro update fixes that issue. “Follow my position” and navigation are now properly synced.
Also, it is clearer when the app is following your position (a “lock” appear in the bottom-right corner.If you run into issue, please email tickets@mapspro.uservoice.com
Thanks again!
Fabien -
Use OpenStreetMaps for Points of Interest instead of Google Places
Google data is terribly inaccurate. I only want OSM.
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16 votesAdded an option in the app settings to choose OSM as a source for POIs.
Will be available with version 56, in the next few days
Thanks for your feedback!
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Add vias to a directions request
I miss an option to edit a route from a to b, or an option to define a route from a to b via c.
You see; at my way to Work there are 2 possible routes which is almost the same length, but the shortest route is also the route with a lot of tractors on, which make it the route which take the longest time.
If I could the program that it have to go via a city on the other route, the problem will be solved!
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15 votesImplemented in Version 55, which should be available in the next few days.
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Intelligent waypoint switching
The switch to the next waypoint comes often too late.
For example when you're driving on a highway and should take the next exit.
The app will switch to the certain waypoint just in the moment when you're passing it.
I would suggest you that choose the waypoints depending on the speed and distance till reaching it.
A minimalistic routing pane would also be nice, just the direction arrows of the next 2 waypoints and the distance till reaching them.
14 votesHello and thanks for voting for this Maps Pro feature suggestion,
The routing informations have been completely reviewed and now shows the remaining distance until the last turn (with repetitions, as in "in 500m, in 200m, in 50m, etc.)
Hope you like it!
Fabien -
Display ETA / distance when routing
Maps Pro currently shows the distance remaining to the next intersection but does not display en Estimated Time of Arrival or the distance left.
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12 votesThanks everyone for voting for this issue,
This feature has been added to Version 63 or Maps Pro, that should be available in the next couple of daysAgain, thanks for your feedback!
Fabien -
Organize Favorites in Folders o Directories/Search for favorites
It would be great if we are able to organize favorites in folders or directories and such, instead of having a very long list when looking for directions (e.g Folder "Friends' houses" and have each favorite in that one. Also, if it is posible to just type the name of the favorite place in the typing box for directions, instead of searching one by one...
10 votesHello everyone and thanks for leaving this suggestion,
In the upcoming version of Maps Pro (v105), Favorites can now be organized in folders, with the hability to show/hide favorites and export them as GPX
Thanks for your feedback!
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Add the ability to clear a blue pin from the map
Sometimes I place a blue location pin by accident and can't remove it. This can be distracting while driving and looking at the map. Tapping/clicking on the pin pops up the small menu with four buttons. One option would be to tap/click the pin a second time to clear it from the map. Another option would be to show the "Clear Map" button on the left side of the app menu during this situation. You would want to add the first or both options, because you could have a situation where you want to clear the blue pin and not…
7 votesHello,
This is now fixed. I adopted the same behaviour as most other maps applications such as Google Maps and remove the marker when you click elsewhere.
The update (version 68) should be available next week!Fabien
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Georeferenced PDFs
Ability to import a Georeferenced PDF and have your lication shown on it at all times.
7 votesClosing this suggestion as completed as Maps Pro is now able to display USGS data which was the main use of Georeferenced PDFs.
Here is how to display USGS data within Maps Pro for Windows 8:
https://mapspro.uservoice.com/forums/251570-general/suggestions/7028734-us-gov-topo-files
“USGS topo maps are now available in Maps Pro. In “Map Styles”, try ESRI topo or one of the CalTopo. The correspond to the USGS data.”Thanks for your feedback!
Fabien -
Enable to Search by Latitude & Longitude
Search using coordinates (Latitude & Longitude) for more accuracy
6 votesHello and thanks for that idea,
From version 49 (should be published in less than a week), you can search by coordinates, “48.86,2.35” or “48.86 2.35” for Paris for instance
If the coordinates are valid latitude/longitudes, Maps Pro will add a marker and center on that locationFabien
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Font size
Please make the font size of names on the map configurable to make it easier to read the map while driving.+ and - buttons like the zoom buttons would be nice.
5 votesHello,
This options has been added in the last update for Maps Pro, see the documentation for more explanations:
https://mapspro.uservoice.com/knowledgebase/articles/729396-what-is-the-vector-maps-zoom-factor-optionFabien
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Choosing Maps Pro as default maps app
You can't choose Maps Pro as default app for maps and addresses in Windows settings (PC Settings -> Search and apps -> Default apps). Why not?
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Automatic map Zoom and Repeat routing Instructions
Include an automatic zoom option. When selected, it zooms map based on detected speed. Include an option for automatically timed repeats of turn by turn voice routing instructions also based on detected speed.
4 votesHello and thanks for sharing this suggestion,
Automatically timed repeats of turn by turn voice routing instructions have been added to the next update of Maps Pro (Version 109), it should be available in the next few days
Thanks again for your feedback!
Fabien -
Keep External Bluetooth GPS connected
When the external Bluetooth GPS is connected/tracking my location, and I minimize Maps Pro or switch to another app, when I come back to Maps Pro it is no longer tracking and I must reconnect.
Additionally, it would be great if the app could connect to external GPS when I start it up.
4 votesHello,
Automatic reconnect has been added to Maps Pro a few months ago
Fabien
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Don't place a blue pin when double clicking/tapping
I often double click to zoom in on the map, but in addition to zooming in there is a blue pin marking the location when it is not needed.
4 votesDone in version 57 (to be published).
When you click / tap on the map, you now have a nice ripple animation and the marker comes with a bounce animation. The blue marker is not added/moved anymore with double clicking/tapping
Fabien
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