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    • CommentAuthorFree Membereelkolam
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2007
     
    eelkolam

    I'm based in The Netherlands and I try to make a new run using the "follow roads" feature. However, it does not seem to work. When I click the map, the starting point is plotted, however, a next click does not generate a new point. When I uncheck the "follow roads" checkbox everything seems to work fine (but not following the roads of course).

    Any suggestions anyone?

     

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberslashykk
    • CommentTimeAug 2nd 2007
     
    slashykk
    I had the same problem and then realized it wouldn't let me go the wrong way on one way streets...or like if the map is programed to know there are no left turns at a given intersection...etc. I don't know if that is the problem in the netherlands, but that was what I encountered!
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlanshaw
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
     
    lanshaw
    I am having exactly the same problem based in the UK. Anyone else?
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    the_real_Elvis

    I can't even get to a particular destination to start a new route.  I can view existing runs but can edit them or make new ones.

     Anyone else with this problem?

    • CommentAuthorHero!!jeff@mmf
    • CommentTimeAug 6th 2007
     
    jeff@mmf

    Hi Elvis-

     Have you ever successfully mapped a route in the past?  If not, have you seen our tutorial videos to get you started?

    • CommentAuthorFree Membereelkolam
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2007
     
    eelkolam
    jeff@mmf:

    Hi Elvis-

     Have you ever successfully mapped a route in the past?  If not, have you seen our tutorial videos to get you started?

    Well, I did see the tutorial video's, but the follow roads does not work for me.... Any suggestions Jeff?

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlanshaw
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2007
     
    lanshaw

    I've also checked the videos to see if I was missing something. I can put in a start location, but then clicks after that don't do anything if the "follow roads" section is checked. If I uncheck it and use a regular draw points method everything is fine.

    Is this feature limited to a certain set of geographical locations?

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    jointhedots
    I had a similar problem. for me i resolved it by using normal point-to-point mapping because the follow-streets option was "too smart" in that it would not let me run down one way streets the wrong way.
    • CommentAuthorHero!!jeff@mmf
    • CommentTimeAug 7th 2007
     
    jeff@mmf
    Follow roads is not perfect.  It works by using a database of driving directions.  This database works well in the United States and many parts of other countries, but there is not 100% coverage.  This is one of the reasons that it is disabled by default...it won't work in 100% of the world. 
    • CommentAuthorFree Membereelkolam
    • CommentTimeAug 8th 2007
     
    eelkolam

    Jeff, I do think there is another reason (unknown to me) why follow roads sometimes doesn't work.

    The reason I think so is that even when I try to map runs in New York city, Washington or Dallas, I can not get follow roads to work. Maybe my internet explorer version? I use 6.0.2800.1106. Or another reason?

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberIron Pol
    • CommentTimeAug 8th 2007
     
    Iron Pol

    This doesn't sound pertinent to the specific issue, but might apply in some cases.  The "Follow Roads" feature seems to be affected by firewalls.  I am unable to use it at work, as that portion of the site fails to load properly.  At home, it works perfectly fine.

     I'm unsure how personal firewalls might affect the feature.

    • CommentAuthorFree Membereelkolam
    • CommentTimeAug 15th 2007
     
    eelkolam
    Thanks for that Iron Pol. I tried this from another location and it works fine. Exactly what causes the problem is not clear, however, I can use this useful option now..
    • CommentAuthorFree Membersipak
    • CommentTimeNov 6th 2007
     
    sipak

    I've got the same problem. Aprox. month ago Follow roads worked perfectly, but then suddenly stopped working. No matter from what computer I'm connected.. I tried to turn off the firewall on my comp, but it's not helping. Any suggestions?

     

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberMarjoleine
    • CommentTimeNov 10th 2007
     
    Marjoleine

    Hey Eelko,

    I am also in the Netherlands and have tried without succes the 'follow roads' option. My firewall is already disabled for other reasons and it still does not work... If you ever find out what might be the cause I am interested!

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    michelleroos

    Maybe the reason that the turn by turn directions do not follow my map are because of the one way road issue.  That is, not allowing you to create a map where you are running the wrong direction down a one way street?

     

    Just a thought. 

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    FernandDeMarcq

    Hello ,

     Same thing for me, location is Belgium.

    Windows Vista Family Premium.

    IE7 and Firefox 2.0.0.12 : NOK.
    With and without firewall: NOK.

    Also tried with Ubuntu 7.10 and Firefox : NOK.

    When I try the same kind of function on maps.google.be it works perfectly.


    Fernand.

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberPantaaani
    • CommentTimeFeb 11th 2008
     
    Pantaaani

    Hello,

     Same thing here, location is Sweden.

     I tried all combinations of

     Latest Firefox, IE7

     Win2000, XP and Vista 32Bit

     Firewall disabled or enabled

     Drawing tracks in Sweden and the USA

    The follow-road feature  never worked!

    Any suggestions?

     

    Roman. 

    • CommentAuthorFree Membergibby34
    • CommentTimeFeb 28th 2008
     
    gibby34

    Having the exact same problem in Framingham MA....

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberCanuck
    • CommentTimeMar 3rd 2008
     
    Canuck
    I am in Marietta, GA and have the same problem.  I have been able to use Follow Roads on the same laptop when in hotels whilst travelling, but am unable to utilise it from my home office.
    • CommentAuthorFree MemberPuskas
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2008
     
    Puskas

    hello

    I am in Madrid, Spain,  and have the same problem, cant use the function follow roads

    Oscar

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberBendy
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2008
     
    Bendy

    I'm in Swindon UK, and it does work for me.

    It's pretty cool if you run on roads, I hadn't noticed the feature until I read this thread, so thanks folks.

    Anyway, as it is working for me, post your "zip code", or "post code" on here, and I will give it a try with my system (that way, you will know if it is your system or your area)

    Alternatively, try the feature in my area, which is SN1 4PW in the UK. Which definately does work for me.

    I have IE7, but I don't know if you need it as a prerequisite.

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberBendy
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2008
     
    Bendy

    Wow, this feature does some pretty peculiar routes on Swindons one-way system; but it does still work.

    I guess it is good on long winding roads, though it can give some pretty senseless routes (avoiding paths and taking motorways) I guess because of the driving db.

    Also I notice that it is very slow on long routes, taking an increasing amount of time to "click" it's way through the route.

    You can hear the gaps between clicks getting longer and longer, and it can appear to crash your browser if you give it too much to think about. Maybe that is what is happening to the people who have no data for their area (?)

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberrunguy
    • CommentTimeMar 10th 2008
     
    runguy
    I'm in the USA Mid-Atlantic region, and the follow roads feature is not dependable.  It will work fine for some runs, but for others will go totally wacko and just make random lines all over the map.  I gave up and just map all of my runs on my own.
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberobscura
    • CommentTimeMar 18th 2008
     
    obscura

    Hello all,

    same problem here, in Italy. I've tried this feature, but  it does not seem to work.

     My configuration: Ubuntu 7.10 and Firefox 2.0.0.12 (without firewall, for that matter)

    Regards, Alvise 

    • CommentAuthorFree MemberBejota
    • CommentTimeMar 21st 2008
     
    Bejota
    Same problem, here in Mallorca, Spain
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberlcfree2
    • CommentTimeMar 25th 2008
     
    lcfree2

    Be sure to turn off "Display Elevation" when you use "follow roads".   the combination of the two is what causes the dreaded "clicks".  If "display elevation" is turned off, the follow roads works smoothly without the weird clicks.

     

    L>

    • CommentAuthorFree Memberjhromadk
    • CommentTimeMar 26th 2008
     
    jhromadk

    For me the follow the roads worked in Internet Explorer (6.0) but not in Firefox.

    Anyway Internet explorer and the whole PC becomes terribly slow when you plan longer routes.

    Jiri
    • CommentAuthorFree Membertraficon_CT
    • CommentTimeApr 18th 2008 edited
     
    traficon_CT

    In Firefox, you have to set your preferred language to display webpages to [en-us]. This worked for me (in Belgium).

    Do as follows: Tools -> Options... -> Languages -> Choose... -> Select English/United States [en-us] and then click "Move up" until it is on top of your language list.

     Don't be afraid to change this language option.  Your firefox will still work in your preferred language (dutch in my case).

    • CommentAuthorFree Membercoyboy
    • CommentTimeMay 22nd 2008
     
    coyboy
    The follow roads has always worked for me till yesterday when I tried the new beta version.  There is not even a box to click for "follow roads"  So I went back to the standard version and it worked fine.  Why is the beta version lacking this feature?
    • CommentAuthorFree Memberhkretz
    • CommentTimeNov 18th 2008 edited
     
    hkretz

    also in germany it doesn't work. all combinations tested.
    IE7, Firefox, with or without firwall, trying tracks in germany and england (London), tried also windows xp and linux (suse 11 + Firefox)
    no combination works...
    Regards
    Harry Kretz

    Now it works!!!

    thanks to "traficon_CT" , it's the language setting in firefox!
    i changed (move up) to "us_en" (from german), now it works.
    perfect!!

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