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Tracks

Overview​

OsmAnd has many powerful features to display various routes on the map. Routes could be built as part of Navigation, created via Plan Route, imported as GPX tracks, recorded via Trip Recording plugin, or browsed and selected from OpenStreetMap data.

Types of Tracks​

Tracks (GPX) - recorded or planned trip saved in GPX-format. This kind of route could be imported from the external source, created in the application, or recorded by the user. GPX could contain one of 3 different types of data or all of them:

  • Track as a line (Geometry) - file has <trkpt> points array, each point has location and optionally time, speed, altitude, and other attributes. These tracks are displayed on the map as solid lines.
  • Track as a route (Route) - file has <rtept> points array, each point described as an intermediate point of the route. It depends on how points within a route should be connected either as small route segments or via a straight line. These tracks are displayed on the map as dashed lines.
  • Waypoints (Points) - file has <wpt> points with attributes. Waypoints are displayed as circular points on the map. You could click on them to get additional information.

OsmAnd could create tracks with 1-3 combinations. Plan Route creates a track with Geometry and Route, if you save as Simplified Track only Geometry will be kept. Recording track creates only Geometry but it's also possible to add Points via the Context menu to it.

Display Tracks on the Map​

You can manage track visibility by choosing which tracks to display or hide from several menus: the My Places menu, the Configure Map menu, and the Track Context menu. This flexibility allows you to quickly switch between different tracks, ensuring that only the relevant ones are visible on your map at any given time.

Configure Map​

Menu → Configure map → Show → Tracks

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The Configure Map option enables you to quickly manage the display of all recently displayed tracks, allowing you to toggle visibility for a group of tracks. The track sorting follows the order configured in the My Places → Tracks tab. By long tap a track item, you can access the Track Menu. Additionally, in this menu, you can modify the appearance for multiple selected tracks simultaneously.

My Places​

Menu → My Places → Tracks → ⋮ → Show on map

My Places with tracks in Android

In My Places → Tracks tab to display the track on the map, you need to:

  • Android - tap the three-dot menu in the field with the required track.
  • iOS - long tap the required track in the list.

Track Context Menu​

Track context menu overview Android 3

When you select a track on the map or open the track context menu after recording or importing a track, you can control its visibility on the map. Simply use the Show or Hide buttons to display or remove the track from the map view.

Analyze Track on Map​

Tap the track → Options → Analyze on map

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This tool provides a detailed analysis of track data using graphs and maps.

  • Graph data (Y-axis). Displays Altitude, Slope, Speed, External sensor data, or a combination (if available for the track).
  • Graph dimension (X-axis). Can represent Distance, Time, or Time of day.
  • Tap/slide interaction. tap the graph to display information about a specific track point. Sliding along the graph highlights the corresponding location on the map and shows details in the info bar.
  • Scaling. Use a two-finger gesture to scale the graph for more detailed viewing.

Follow My Location​

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Tap the My Location button to have the map view and graph synchronized with your location. In this case, the graph scale will remain the same, and the bar information will be fixed to 1/4 to the left. As you move, the graph will slide from left to right, displaying information ahead of your track. This feature is useful for hiking and cycling while navigating, although no other widgets are displayed on this screen.

This article was last updated in September 2024