iOS version of Planimeter has been updated with a new Notes Mode introduced in Android before. Now with Planimeter on your iPhone or iPad you can label each pin with a message, edit it, save and share via KML or CSV files. KML files with notes, created in the app on one platform (iOS or Android), can be opened and edited on the other one. With this feature extra information added to your measurements and mapping results should help you with better field planning and records management.
How to drop a pin with a note:
- switch to Notes Mode - add pins on the map as in Touch Mode - write a note in the popup dialog
Labels above the pins are visible only when Notes Mode is selected. Simply touch a note over a pin in order to edit or erase text. Enjoy the app and let us know if you have any feedback!
Initially this mode has been introduced with ability to bookmark your favorite locations or landmarks, to add and edit labels, to share and export a KML file with your records. Then the mode has been extended with useful navigation feature, where a user can be quickly switched to Google Maps to get directions to any selected pin on the map.
Nowv4.2.0 brings you the convenience of sharing a single point with attached label as a text message, where included Google Maps link can be opened on mobile or desktop browsers.
Check out the demo video and let us know if you have any suggestions or comments.
Planimeter v4.1.0 for Android extends recently introduced Notes Mode with a new feature. Now along with the ability to attach, edit and share notes for each point you can quickly switch to Google Maps and navigate to selected point. This feature comes in handy when you use Planimeter as a mapping tool and need to find directions quickly and navigate to any point from your Planimeter records.
Now you don’t have to look for a point address or coordinates, just switch to Notes Mode and touch a pin on your map. In the popped up dialog select Directions button and you will be brought to Google Maps, where desired route can be selected. You can check directions there and start navigation*.
*please make sure GPS and other settings, required for Google Maps navigation, are enabled on your device and supported in your location. Please watch below how quickly it works and how useful it is.
We are looking forward to your feedback, comments and suggestions.
Android version of Planimeter has been updated with requested Notes Mode. This mode allows you to add notes for each pin or view / edit previously attached notes.
This feature can be very useful for mapping, route or trail planning, address records, fields fertilizing and crop planning, road repairing and many other tasks, that benefit from adding extra info or description to your measurements or pin layout.
Measurements with attached notes can be saved as KML locally or shared by e-mail. You can always view and edit notes in Planimeter, but you can also see them when importing Planimeter KML file to Google Earth mobile or desktop application.
Planimeter KML file with notes imported to Google Earth desktop application.
How it works: (!) Attached notes are visible only if Notes Mode selected to keep other modes clean and convenient for measurements. Drop pin with note:
- switch to Notes Mode - add pins on the map as in Touch Mode - write a note in the dialog that pops up after the pin dropped on the map*
Edit or add note to existing pin:
- switch to Notes Mode - touch a note / pin you want to edit - write / edit a note in popped-up dialog * You won't be prompted to add notes in Edit and GPS Tracking modes. If Address search has been used to add a point, address line automatically suggested as a note.
We have requests from users, who willing to pay more for having specific extra features in the app, but we try to keep the price of Planimeter relatively low and affordable for majority of mobile users. Those users, who just need core measurement functions, can start with the basic version, available on the market. Extra paid features are offered in the app, if you want to customize and extend basic functionality of the application. Notes Mode is one of such paid features.
By purchasing extra features you are also helping us to support Planimeter and contributing to further app development and improvements.
We hope Notes Mode is an interesting addition to Planimeter toolbox and we are looking forward to your feedback and comments.
