Please add bearing line capability

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SmokyMokes

• February 12, 2022 12:53

Plotting a bearing line is a really basic function of navigation. Many users have requested this feature. This could be added to the “+” menu.

Add->Bearing would bring up a marker, with a line back to your location. As you move the marker, the bearing and distance would be displayed.

This is necessary for using Gaia with a sighting compass to identify objects/locations.

Being able to show multiple bearing lines would be extra nice, say for those times when you want to do some triangulation, but I’d be thrilled just to get a single bearing line capability.

Thanks,

Charlie

 

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  jnoheda

  • January 18, 2023 11:58

  Yes, we need it.

  As Locus Map do it. Take it as a reference.

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  bsswartz

  • March 04, 2023 01:48

  I am extremely surprised this isn’t already a thing. It should take a number heading, or optionally use the device compass.

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  bsswartz

  • March 04, 2023 01:52

  Oh no this is a year old ;(

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  NevLookout

  • March 24, 2023 23:47

  Definitely a basic feature for any mapping app. Please add this feature. 

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  TotalCatskills

  • June 17, 2023 21:54

  Just tried to find it in Gaia and amazed it’s not there. It seems like such a basic piece of info, and so many people would love to have it. (Meanwhile, Avenza’s app does offer this.)

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  jbobbgeo

  • June 20, 2023 15:42

  Considering not using Gaia because of this issue

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  bsswartz

  • June 20, 2023 16:17

  I will not renew until someone at least comments officially on this issue.

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  requiem

  • November 16, 2023 18:25

  Agree, bearing lines and range rings are critical features.  I'd suggest a few design features:

  • Ability to drop multiple lines/circles (critical for compass work)
  • Ability to drag a line without changing the length/bearing (e.g. for plotting a running fix or using a parallel index)
  • Bonus (less critical): ability to anchor these to one's current position, e.g. a roving range ring or bearing line.

  

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