GPXTrackMap
Version
1.2.0 (last update on Mar 16, 2013)
Rating
Compatibility
Reviews
1
License
GPLv2 or later
Non-Commercial
Type
Date Added
10 February 2013
Uses Updater?
- Yes
It uses the OpenLayers API to show the track on a variety of selectable map layers from OpenStreetMap or Google Maps(tm).
If you go hiking or cycling with your GPS, and want an easy way to publish your tracks on your site, then this is for you!
All you need to have your track or route shown in your article or module is to write this code into the text:
(gpxtrackmap)mytrack.gpx(/gpxtrackmap)
(you must use curly braces instead of the round ones)
Track and map display are highly customizable, and there is a Parameter Preset feature that can keep your custom settings organized easily.
The Plugin can parse the GPX file to extract all kinds of statistical data that you can show along with the map, as well as render SVG diagrams of the altitude and travel speed of your trip.
Since V1.2 GPXTrackMap fully supports Joomla 3.x!
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I admit this extension was better than I expected. Not saying I had low expectations either. I love how you can adjust the hill shading, set the default map type to Google Terrain (Physical), and it allows one to download the track. It would be nice if the track information had a way to show imperial measurements (I personally like metric better but my users would rather have imperial). Thanks for creating this nice extension. Well done.
Owner's reply
Hi, and thanks for your kind review. As for imperial measurements: They are already available, and you can use them by editing the Layout Template files (I have just updated the documentation on that, to make it more clear how to use this feature). See Documentation -> Options Reference -> Layout Templates on the Plugin homepage for more.
Enjoy!
