Why are maps loading so slowly
09/02/08 15:09
Problem: Loading maps is very slow. Other applications like Google Earth load maps much faster.
Reason: TrailRunner loads maps from internet services that provide free maps. If the loading process is slow, the map service is slow and TrailRunner can't get anything faster. Another reason is that there are "fair use" agreements for commercial web services. This means that as soon as you get maps in a fair amount and frequency, they won't put you on a black-list.
Solution: TrailRunner caches maps so whenever you have loaded maps from a service, it's unlikely you will need to load them again. This will speed up the process over time.
Tip: In case the map material on the web service has updated, as it is frequently the case with openstreetmap.org, you can use the File > Consolidate > Reload background maps command to empty the cache for the currently visible region.
Reason: TrailRunner loads maps from internet services that provide free maps. If the loading process is slow, the map service is slow and TrailRunner can't get anything faster. Another reason is that there are "fair use" agreements for commercial web services. This means that as soon as you get maps in a fair amount and frequency, they won't put you on a black-list.
Solution: TrailRunner caches maps so whenever you have loaded maps from a service, it's unlikely you will need to load them again. This will speed up the process over time.
Tip: In case the map material on the web service has updated, as it is frequently the case with openstreetmap.org, you can use the File > Consolidate > Reload background maps command to empty the cache for the currently visible region.