In CoMaps, is it normal to have to wait a while for a search to complete?
from monovergent@lemmy.ml to degoogle@lemmy.ml on 01 May 15:59
https://lemmy.ml/post/46696847

Even if I have the full address of a destination, trying to search for it in CoMaps easily takes more than 30 seconds before I can select it and have it shown on the map. Sometimes if I have a general idea of where it is, I can find it faster than search. Is this normal? Are there settings I’m overlooking that could speed it up?

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XLE@piefed.social on 01 May 16:22 next collapse

I found searches complete faster* and more accurately if you pan and zoom the onscreen map closer to the destination.

* Edit: I just tried this and cannot confirm it to be true. I swear it helped me with results at one point. Please let me know if this actually works… Or if it doesn’t.

I’ve found CoMaps to be slow too. Not sure if it’s just the nature of the beast (local large database searches will just be slower than contacting a hyper optimized Google server) or specific to them vs alternatives though. I haven’t tested other OSM based apps to compare.

leviathan@feddit.org on 01 May 16:36 next collapse

It’s fast for me, but then… I have downloaded the entire offline map for my country…

I think it depends on what type of address we’re talking about… If it’s a Google Maps Link, GeoShare can convert it to CoMaps link

monovergent@lemmy.ml on 01 May 16:39 collapse

I also have everything I need downloaded and have been using regular street addresses.

ProperlyProperTea@lemmy.ml on 01 May 17:08 collapse

What hardware are you running?

Not sure about settings but I just tried on my Pixel 6 Pro and it wasn’t slow.

sunth1ef@sh.itjust.works on 01 May 17:27 next collapse

I find that it is only accurate (same as OSMand) if I get the exact lat long coordinates - I use online tools that convert addresses to lat long.

I’m in the US and Open Street Maps address and even place name searches are highly inaccurate

Yes, I contribute to StreetComplete and other similar projects so this isn’t just whining - its just the annoying state of things

superglue@lemmy.dbzer0.com on 01 May 17:35 collapse

The search is primarily why I dont use CoMaps currently. The address I’m navigating to almost never comes up. I have tried GPS coordinates and it does mostly work, but its a real hastle unfortunately.