how can i use such custom routes created on my maps PC and use them on my phone for actual driving for example with offline maps option , following these directions when I share the link and open it on my phone , google maps does not recognize it as driving directions , it just shows me the plotted blue route and stops there
Well what you can do as I recently discovered is create a route on normal google maps on your desktop (easier to do on a big screen) then click "send to my phone". The desktop then sends the route you created to your google maps app on your mobile device. You then access this saved route on your mobile app by clicking "updates" bottom right of google maps screen (I am using android) then click "notifications" and your saved route is listed on your notifications. You open up this notification and your route appears and can then be used as a normal sat nav guided route with screen and voice prompts. Note: you must be on or near the route commencement point for the "start" button to appear. Great thing about this is it sticks to the route you created and does not surprise you by sending you off it for any reason. Obviously you must check that "notifications" on your google maps app on your phone is switched on - otherwise the notifications won't get sent to the app.
This is not a beginners guide. I just wanted to learn how to create a custom route, save it, and send it to a group. It's the simple stuff you rushed through. I could not follow your mouse nor did I know the nomenclature that wizzed by quickly. This is advanced stuff.
You completely turned this not for beginners with the KML file. I am a complete beginner. I only learned about MyMaps 5 minutes before starting your video. You imported something called KML and then proceeded to use all of that information to continue with a "beginners" video.
Why can no one explain why the routes and measuring is only in KM in European videos but in US videos its in miles but the user cannot change it anywhere.
Hello my friend we hope your keeping well . thanks for sharing this with us . we deffo needed to have this app when we were in Malta this is such a great app to have . Stay safe Love and Light Sarah and Glenn
Thanks!! But if this is truly for BEGINNERS, don't mention "the UI" as many people don't know = User Interface. Or the limited colors don't "wish it was Hex" as most people aren't familiar with hexadecimal color. I follow you, but most will go "blank" and not retain the overall lesson. (a color hex code is a hexadecimal way to represent a color in RGB format by combining three values - the amounts of red, green and blue in a particular shade of color. These color hex codes have been an integral part of HTML for web design). Obviously you are a tech dude, me too, but it is a foreign language for the vast majority if doing a lesson for beginners. Otherwise fantastic, personally I learned a lot about mapping with this pgm from you.
Well points noted but knowing the what hex codes are or not, it's not big deal knowing what it is exactly. I think most people will see the buttons to change the colors and that's enough for them, for me I find the options a bit limited. That why I briefly showcase other options to get colors you might want instead. I think these days more and more people will need to get used to these names like UI. Becuase it's the most important aspect when using any app or software on a phone or pc. But points noted.
@@TheOneGoodRoad You missed my point. Those of us that understand tech, have to learn how to talk to beginners. Your title is for beginners - so if you want people to be confused with words they don't understand, go ahead and say "UI" and "Hex" I learned that the hard way trying to answer peoples tech questions. You have to realize they don't have the same vocabulary. It has to be put in terms they understand. You can say "menu" or "user interface" but believe me many people don't know what the word "UI" means, or "hex". Personally I do, from creating web sites, but most mortals do not.
@@adjbob56 67 yo here trying to learn - 101% agree with you.. There's a hell of a lot of ppl who didn't have computers in society when they were growing up - but now need to use them
@@CosmicSeeker69 Wow - I am also age 67 and not kidding. Small world. My job as an estimator 34 years ago forced me to learn computers to some degree, along with field work. As the years went on I saw computer as a tool and embraced it, because I had a need. If someone doesn't have the need - it is of no use. But as you say, today's society is different. It is part of the air they breath as kids. We had crappy TV like gilligans island, my 3 sons, ozzie & harriet. No one cussed or got laid on TV.
Thanks a lot for this tutorial, which I found only after I discovered most of this by myself... ;) But your longer experience on My Maps might give me a clue to solve recent problems I experienced using My Maps : I've created itineraries, using both importing some kml files from other sites (Waymarked trails...) and creating my own lines with the line tool. And it was weird because, for a while I could only modify the lines I created, but not the imported files. And then suddenly, I could modify SOME (not all) imported files, but could not modify one of the lines I created myself. Do you have any clue of what happened, or what I did wrong ??? (and how to solve the matter). Also you mentionned (but maybe you brought answers on some other videos) the possibility of "fusing" several itineraries into one. Is that possible on My Maps, or do I have to use another software to do that ? Thanks for your help.
Hello there. Honestly it's been quite some time since I've been working with route planning apps like this. I recommend these videos I made which might provide you with some useful information? - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QMVGG09cOhw.htmlsi=Fr7-MVXxFySUnsgF - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nnl1WcVE8Aw.htmlsi=KP8EFuCweFh3ZOxp Also checkout this website for combining GPX files. - gpx.studio If possible I recommend avoiding using MyMaps for the planning custom lines. I only use MyMaps as a free way to display my maps on my website and on any phone running Google Maps. Otherwise there are many other alternatives to MyMaps for the route planning part. That being said you can use MyMaps and it gets the job done.
@TheOneGoodRoad Thanks for your response anyway. I found the origin of the problem, and it seemed to be the number of points. I started using some other websites to modify/cut/fusion my itineraries, and it now seems to be OK 👍!@@TheOneGoodRoad
Not much use when you can't get turn by turn directions and voice commands from the created maps and I am guessing from the above comment that this guy has not clarified this issue .
Great video! Question: Where are the "quick settings" for taking credit (or in my case, removing credit) for sharing or embedding? Google support says "click on quick settings" but I can't find that anywhere. Thanks!
Thanks for an awesome video!! 1. Is there such options available for Apple Maps or waze? (I saw other options that you have given - thanks) 2. I saw you marked your map as make it available for anyone on the internet to see and use. How can I search and find it ? Or Is that settings there just to make it public and it’s a “link only” workflow ? Currently I built many maps but trying to see what’s the easy way to share with wider audience or make it available for anyone to search and find it 3. When I get a my map - it’s almost like a reference map with lot of knowledge shared. Can you do a video as how that can used for an actual trip ? I am struggling to connect this together. When I share it with my friends they see he full map but they want to use only one aspect of the map (let’s say park and then take the walking track ) how can they start doing that with my map where it has got many layers and options ?? Thanks again for this wonderful video
Sharing maps publicly you just need an attractive title and slowly it would appear on the Google search rankings. This MyMaps is unique to Google Maps, neither Apple Maps nor Waze support the import of KML/KMZ files as far as I'm aware. The Map is only used as a guide map I don't use it to navigate you must either use Google Navigation or other app to navigate. Besides Google Maps, for hiking navigation, isn't great. Try Mapy.cz or OsmAnd.
Hi. You mentioned "loading" the maps onto your phone or tablet to use on-the-go, but it is not mentioned again in the video.. Do you mean you just navigate to the URL on your device to use the map? Or from the App? I'm an Android user as as of now there doesn't seem to be a mobile version of My Maps.
Google my maps is for now integrated into Google Maps apps under "saved" and then scroll downl to "maps" as usual not so obvious to find, but easy to navigate back to.
I want to use my maps for navigation in my car (on a cell phone). I cannot find it anywhere. If you do not have this functionality the product is rather useless imho. Am I just stupid or what am I missing here? Please help!
Thank you for creating this! Would you be interested in collaborating on the development of a mobile app that allows you to access and create interactive maps to share with others? The app lets you invite friends to participate in the map creation process and allows you to interact with friends within the map itself. The app is almost ready, but would you like to try it before we launch? If so, with your feedback we could fine tune it to create something that you and your fans would love.
Hi, found your video great up to a point. Not sure if you're going to be able to help me. I am a driving instructor looking to set up test routes for my students using Google Maps & My Maps. (not straightforward A to B, normally A to M using different roads than normal has to be the set route) I have followed your instructions and this is working up to a point. how do I get the map to load into the SatNav section on Google Maps? the route is showing on Google Maps but will not run like a SatNav? please help I've been trying for hours. TY Jammin
Well this isn't yet possible in Google maps to have multiple waypoints, and then have the app follow them because you precisely have to go over each GPS more point for it to go over to the next route. For what you're looking for you might need to use another application like Osmand? Or you might have to plan maps with individual routes that you load one after the other. Good luck!
Very helpful video. Thanks! Do you know how to turn-off any random icons (POI's) that just clutter the screen when you zoom-in? I am trying to plot my own POI's and I really don't need to see the nearest coffee shop. Any ideas?
@@TheOneGoodRoad yes....the icons disappear when you zoom out, but when when you want to a real close look, they all pop up. I use My Maps for work. We work for large school systems and universities, so we plot, multiple icons in pretty close proximities, but it get all jumbled up with those Google placed icons (coffee shops, gyms,grocery stores, car mechanics, etc...)
why would I use this shit when google maps is much much more detailled on routes, and gives you the option to choose mode of transportation, even public transport?
I have been able to edit a map to the route I want, but when I have it on my mobile it shows me the route, but I can not get driving directions! It will show me it's preferred route , I can select my edited route, but the "directions" icon will not work - unless I have the "preferred" route suggested by google maps as the chosen route. I have tried it on two mobiles with the same result. Still, thanks for the tutorial!
I know right.... Google maps is amazing, but sometimes I feel they are holding back the full potential of this app becuase many alternative apps can do this. I have many reviews on alternatives best to creat the GPX files you want then use and alternative all like Osmand or Map.cz instead for navigation.
@@TheOneGoodRoad great tutorial mate! I'm an educator and I really appreciated the flow of your explanations. I had the exact same question as Randolph about creating a customized route and then having Ms. Google tell me, verbally, when and where to turn next. So am I to understand that it is not possible in Google maps? And do I have to export the file and upload it to another app that will tell me the step by step directions? Thanks again for a great tutorial!
Hi! First off all, congratulations on your video! I'm having a difficult time in one issue. I'm drawing long lines on my map, so, to make it quick, i select the initial and the final points, then i adjust the point in the midle section an keep doing this until it's matching the path i want. The probelm is that every time a adjust it, the visualization comes back to a point far from the one i am . It's so annoyng. Is there a way to fix this?
As of yet they still don't offer this as a option. There is a way to do it but it fairly clunky and would follow sometimes the path you exactly mapped out I recommend a app that you can create ur own kml or gpx file and let the program run it. I recommend watch my OSMand+ for beginners video.
Hi, I've created the map, easy, and I've added lots of cool stuff, so how do I use it to navigate when riding? It's there a way to use it just like you use Google maps when driving? Thanks in advance 🙏
Hi. Thanks for the great video. When creating a route, is there a way to replace the waypoint icons on the map (A, B, C, etc.) with different icons? Thanks.
Thanks mate - may be obvious but how do you remove a dropped pin? The undo button deletes the whole route. Double clicking creates a way point. Just cannot find the answer ?Without his ability means you cannnot make a mistake without deleting the whole route which makes what is a potentially fabulous tool more or less useless.Regards Mr tres frustrated
I understand what you mean. Simply click on the dropped pin and a white menu will appear above the pin, click the small grey trash button in the corner of the white menu tab. Hope this helps.
thanks for the video. I have a question about opening data table. Im using an Android and have plotted some 170 places on my map. When clicking on "open data table" the table wont open, it will for about 1/2 second. Why? How do I get to my data table?
Hey! Thanks on the video, it's been extremely helpful. I have a bit of an issue though. Do you know how to make the icons I add disappear when zooming out? I want some icons to appear only when I'm close to the area, but I can't really figure out how to do that.
Bummer I just want to drive little secondary roads that I create in My Maps. Twenty minutes in you haven't told how to do that. You're talking about 3 or 4 other map apps you use which I don't care about. I still don't know how to create a route.. This was titled for Beginners. Maybe you can recommend a video that will show someone trying to use My Maps for the very first time how to create a driving map on secluded country roads. Don Hampead, Maryland. U.S.
You can simply select cities that you want and that's it? In terms of POI's? Google maps as in the map itself isn't super customizable I recommend trying Google Earth Pro.
This video isn't for beginners. Thought I would learn to create a map for touring a city with all my own POIs and how to send it to my iPhone for when at destination. I'm so confused.
It will change depending on the region you are from I believe. You can try to change the setting within Google maps first then go back to my maps. Again, it might depend on which country your account is set in.
Depends on you country km is displayed in Europe by default and in the United States it's miles. It will change depending on the viewer settings I believe, within Google maps.
