RouteGadget UK

What is RouteGadget

2008-01-08T15:00:00+00:00

Described by its developer, Jarkko Ryyppö, as a “Web utility for drawing and comparing orienteering routes”.
This allows competitors to draw and compare their routes. RouteGadget not only shows the routes, it allows the race to be replayed, even simulating a mass start. You will actually see little squares move across the map. It really adds another dimension to post-race analysis.

How to draw a route

2008-01-07T11:53:38+00:00

A quick guide on how to add your own route for an event you competed in.

How to view routes

2008-01-07T11:48:00+00:00

RouteGadget is quite intuitive and easy to use. It has its own set of instructions, but here’s a short summary to give you a quick start:

RouteGadget option for your club?

2008-01-07T11:40:56+00:00

Following numerous requests from clubs wanting to use RouteGadget but unable to, due to hosting restrictions or lack of computing/web skills, I set up RouteGadget UK.

Missing control data

2012-10-31T21:07:10+00:00

Faulty controls or timed crossing points (later removed from the splits) will cause problems to RouteGadget.
The files that RG creates contain a string of times in seconds from the start for each control, separated by a semi-colon. It depends on the event software being used as to what happens.

Clubs using RouteGadget UK

2012-05-16T19:10:23+00:00

Full list of clubs that are using RouteGadget UK.

Map not found problem

2011-06-16T15:59:56+00:00

This can be due to Java not having enough memory allocated to process the image.
Read on for how to fix it on both Windows and Mac.

How far did I actually run?

2011-02-18T11:18:41+00:00

Someone asked “is it possible to show the total distance run by a competitor based on the input of an individual’s route”.
The answer is a bit complicated but possible.

Using for Training sessions

2011-02-08T23:22:46+00:00

This user guide shows you how to use RouteGadget for training sessions when you don’t have electronic splits or course files.
Training gadgets user guide Jan 2010

User Guide for RG UK

2011-02-08T22:05:32+00:00

This explains the process that you need to go through to get an event up and working if you are using RouteGadget UK.
Last updated Feb 2011. RG UK User Guide.pdf