+fr8ys Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) I have just downloaded a pocket query and transferred to my GPS. The icons have changed totally for all caches types. They are now virtually indistinguishable in the list view and especially so on the maps on the GPS. I don't think that thought has been given to visually impaired users in this change, as the icon within the circle cannot be differentiated. I am one such affected user. The old distinct cache types on the map were instantly identifiable. From us it is a plea of please change the symbols back. Edited June 20, 2014 by fr8ys Quote Link to comment
+tyke Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I don't think that thought has been given to visually impaired users in this change, as the icon within the circle cannot be differentiated. I am one such affected user. You won't stand a chance of posting a log on the website. Even fully sighted people will struggle with the ultra-small font size now offered. Ever since graphic UI came in about 20 years ago developers have always had monitors much larger than most users and never think what looks good on a 32" desktop screen is useless on a 10" notepad or tablet. Quote Link to comment
+fr8ys Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I don't think that thought has been given to visually impaired users in this change, as the icon within the circle cannot be differentiated. I am one such affected user. You won't stand a chance of posting a log on the website. Even fully sighted people will struggle with the ultra-small font size now offered. Ever since graphic UI came in about 20 years ago developers have always had monitors much larger than most users and never think what looks good on a 32" desktop screen is useless on a 10" notepad or tablet. Sorry I may have posted in the wrong area - I am talking about the map (and listings)on the (Garmin) GPS - the maps on the website have not changed their symbols - yet. - should I move this post? Quote Link to comment
+tyke Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 I'm just adding my 2 penn'orth to your complaint about the most recent changes. Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 None of the changes made to the web site will affect the size of the icons on your GPS. There must be some other change that you have made to your GPS. Quote Link to comment
+fr8ys Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 None of the changes made to the web site will affect the size of the icons on your GPS. There must be some other change that you have made to your GPS. I have not changed any settings on the gps. I think the change is due to PQ's. The Icons are now all circular in appearance with different colours in circles and a very small circle in the top left hand corner of this larger circle - if you see what I mean. the larger circle colours seem to denote difficulty (blue) / terrain (amber)/ size of the cache (green). The smaller circle the type of cache. This circle is then replicated to the map. The detail on the cache page has also changed in the headings of the individual caches. I have photos' but can't work out how to upload Quote Link to comment
Moun10Bike Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My guess is that you are using a Garmin GPS and you at some point switched your "Geocache Style" setting in the Geocaching settings to "OpenCaching.com". Quote Link to comment
+fr8ys Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) My guess is that you are using a Garmin GPS and you at some point switched your "Geocache Style" setting in the Geocaching settings to "OpenCaching.com". You are quite right the setting had changed but don't recall doing that - Thank you Groundspeak Lackey - Ignore the rant!!! Edited June 20, 2014 by fr8ys Quote Link to comment
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