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    Upload, display and share your KML, GPX or GeoJSON on Windy

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    • siimS Offline
      siim
      last edited by

      All those maps are based on Windy API: https://api.windy.com/map-forecast
      There are some official examples also available.

      My site is tracker.ee, you can copy-paste some code if you want, just don't make visually identical clone :)

      Multiple boats (race ended, so no active movements):
      https://gis.ee/sh/

      Single boat:
      https://gis.ee/leaucommotion/

      Probably most difficult part is getting data from boat.
      For L'Eau Commotion Iridium Go was used.
      Iridium Go has automatic reporting service via e-mail.
      Server can fetch those e-mail reports and make it usable for Leaflet map (Windy API).

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        idefix37 Sailor Moderator @siim
        last edited by idefix37

        @siim
        @mhaberler
        I remember too the live tracker of Ben Lecomte who tried to cross the Pacific from Tokyo to San Francisco. He abandoned in Hawai .
        He used a GPS tracker and had of course an assistance boat.
        https://benlecomte.com/live-tracker/
        https://www.businessinsider.fr/us/swimming-across-pacific-ocean-ben-lecomte-photos-2018-10

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          skor
          last edited by

          If i use a KML with a network reference, does your webserver have to have access to that link? Looking to load files from my local network without having to upload them to your server.

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          • KorinaK Offline
            Korina
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            @skor Hi, if you want to use the 'Upload, display and share your KML, GPX or GeoJSON' feature, you need to upload the file into the browser.

            Screenshot 2020-03-26 at 12.16.19.png

            Korina

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              skor
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              Yes, thanks i get that part. My problem is that i may not be allowed to share this data. So i'm trying to make sure i prevent it from being uploaded to your server. My thought was to take advantage of the ability that KML provides to use a reference to another file. So if i do that, does that data get loaded into the local memory of your web app? Or does it first upload the data to your server and then download it to the web browser.

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                skor
                last edited by skor

                Or maybe i'm mis-reading your response. when you say " you need to upload the file into the browser." are you saying that even for the lower example above where it indicates "data is private" are you saying that the data is actually uploaded to the server but you are managing permissions such that i am the only one who can see it?
                That's what i was trying to avoid if i can.

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                  Korina @skor
                  last edited by

                  @skor Hi, yes, you can choose 'Make data private' option and then it will not be visible for other users.

                  Screenshot 2020-03-30 at 18.57.07.png

                  Korina

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                    skor
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                    @Korina yes, thanks for the continued quick replies. While I appreciate that option, and i trust you to not intentionally share the data, I'm trying to determine if there is a way to make sure the data isn't exposed if you had a security incident. My thought on how i could do that is by using the KML option to use a reference to the data like this:

                    Random Placemark
                          Here is some more kml content
                          
                            http://internalServer.corp/more_kml_content.kml
                            once 
                          
                    
                    
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                      skor
                      last edited by

                      Well, that didn't format like i wanted. let's try a picture:
                      KML-reference.png

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                      • trevorgankarchT Offline
                        trevorgankarch @idefix37
                        last edited by

                        @idefix37 and @siim can you guys help me get my coordinates in google firebase into Windy API Leaflet map. Or share your source codes and steps with me please.I created an android app with GPS tracking, the data will be stored in Firebase Database.

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                          idefix37 Sailor Moderator @trevorgankarch
                          last edited by

                          @trevorgankarch
                          Sorry but I’m not able to help you on this particular matter.

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                            royvandegraaf
                            last edited by

                            Looks great, uploading works, just doesn't sync to the app on my phone (Android)...

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                              gdupen
                              last edited by

                              Hi, is there a way to color a track on a geojson file with this feature? Is there also a way to have a popup for the track? Thanks!

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                                Korina @gdupen
                                last edited by

                                @gdupen Hello, the track colors or pop ups have to be specified in the file already.

                                Korina

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                                  jbrower
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                                  What do the colors mean on an uploaded gpx track ? It looks like heat colors show climbs, but sometimes I see a long section of cyan -- what does cyan mean ?

                                  Also is there a way to show the track all in red, like on Strava ?

                                  Thanks, Jeff

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                                    jbrower @jbrower
                                    last edited by jbrower

                                    @jbrower I know why now. Cyan occurs if there are GPX format issues, for example floating-point entry of timestamp values. Run a cleaner of some type on GPX files before upload and no problem, color display is normal

                                    Unfortunately, after 3 months, Windy developers don't even seem to know this, or don't care enough to answer, or both

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                                      ATGT691 | Premium
                                      last edited by

                                      Hello, I don't understand how to display my imported kml on my mobile (android).
                                      It work well on browser version but I don't find on mobile.
                                      Is it possible do display on mobile or is it only on browser ?

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                                        Suty Windy Staff @ATGT691
                                        last edited by Suty

                                        @ATGT691 Hi, uploading these files is available only in our web app.

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                                          ATGT691 @Suty | Premium
                                          last edited by

                                          @Suty hello !
                                          Yes and it make sense but once you have uploaded it on computer, the display of kmz should be easier to acces on mobile app.
                                          The only way for the moment is to go on internet app and "windy kmz" , click first link and then it open the kmz menu in windy app.
                                          Why there is no button in the app to acces to it ?

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                                            Suty Windy Staff @ATGT691
                                            last edited by

                                            @ATGT691 Unfortunately, at the moment, there is no feature allowing user to use these files in the mobile app. I can consider this change with colleagues in the future, however, it is not planned now.

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