New Features On SpeedCam Download Page

Darren

Some of the more eagle eyed amongst you will have already noticed the new features but for those of you who haven't we have introduced two new changes to the camera download page.

These features have been born from requests and suggestions in the forums (thanks elljay for the nudge on this!).

The first is a Quicklink directly above the drop-down database pick list. This tells you what database version and type you last downloaded AND has a clickable button that will repeat your previous selection on the current database.

For the majority of you this will greatly simplify database selection and remove the need to manually choose the manufacturer and type for every download.

The second change is a modification of the SatNav System PickList (the first drop-down list). we now have the most popular manufacturers at the very top of the list and the standard alphabetical list of ALL supported devices directly below. The Most Popular devices will reflect the previous download trends and whilst at present only Garmin and TomTom occupy a place there we will review them on a regular basis and add other popular brands as required.

We have also removed the single file download option for a number of manufacturers. Single file was a throw back to the early days when devices couldn't accommodate large numbers of POI groups but with the arrival of consolidated and speed-zoned versions it has become superfluous and when used can confuse new users. We recommend Consolidated as the best compromise between complexity and delivery of important information such as Camera Type and of course Speed-Zoned for those comfortable with the configuration process.

We're always looking for ways to improve the download system which is necessarily more complex than some as we support 40+ devices and hundreds of download combinations. If you have any suggestions on how to improve the system then let us know. If we think they can be implemented then we will.
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Darren Griffin

M8TJT · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:46 pm Post subject:

Not to mention a brief appearence of Jeremy Clarkson yesterday Very Happy

(or was it the day before? Confused

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Darren · Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:01 pm Post subject:

<cough> ah yes, very brief.
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Darren Griffin

Trevor · Occasional Visitor Joined: Oct 12, 2003 Posts: 21

Very nice and subtle changes ...I like it
Many Thanks

elljay · Lifetime Member Joined: Aug 22, 2008 Posts: 35

Famous at last! Laughing

PeterSm · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:30 pm Post subject:

Excellent and Thanks...Now for somthing similar on the POI's.....

Oldboy · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject:

Tom59 · Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject:

Oldboy · Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 8:04 am Post subject:

Unfortunately it's not that straightforward.

As the files are generated 'on the fly', the OV2 is not created until the request is selected and made.

There are 734 Subcategories, with over 180,000 locations. To have all these as individual files, in Categories and Subcategories (and in both formats), would be a horrendous job to maintain. There is also the question of country specific files which would add to the logistics horror.

Each Add/Change/Remove would need a re-build of 4 files, to keep it as up-to-date as it is at the moment.

As it is you can combine Countries and Subcategories to generate a personalised file, something that would be impossible in any other way, and always with the current data available.
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PeterSm · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

OldBoy..cheers cool with that, thought it would be a bit more complicated...

Be nice though if there could be a select all/none button for all those checkboxes...

p.s cool Avatar..but i think i pinched yours!!!

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