O-app

O-app encapsulate the paper map and the compass into a simple easy to use O-ing companion.

O-app keeps the map constantly aligned to the magnetic north, so that the O-ing compass is not required.

O-app allows for zooming in and out as well as panning the map to the desired location.

If the application needs to restart during an event, press on the “OPEN LAST EVENT” bar.

Use flow:
O-app allows the user to select & load the map from a list of maps into the phone or tablet memory when internet link is available (sometimes there is no internet in the field).

Just before start orienteering, the map can be unlocked with a password provided by the event organizer. When unlocked, and on time, press the start button to start orienteering fun.

O-app would constantly turn the map so that it points to the magnetic north. O-app does not use the GPS. You should drag \ move\ pan the map so that you can see the section of the map where you think you are. To see fine details, double click with one finger. To zoom out, click once.

O-app keeps the map on, and does not standby itself. Please be aware of battery power and do whatever is needed to save battery, so that it lasts until the end of the event.

O-app was built to ease the creation of O-ing events, to eliminate the need for a compass, to save paper and printing and to enhance the orienteering experience. O-ing makes it much easier and enjoyable to participate in orienteering events, and built to allow more people to enjoy this great outdoor sport.

Future of O-app:
O-app is being enriched with plenty of features that would make it more and more usable for O-ing events. If you have ideas for such features, please send me, to: Hofman.arts@gmail.com.