A browser extension that simplifies getting the TMS imagery url for using the Strava Heatmap in JOSM
JOSM Strava Heatmap Extension
Accessing this imagery externally requires a set of key parameters that you obtain by signing into the Strava website, copying the values from several cookies, and then assembling into a query string at the end of the url. The keys expire after a week or so at which point you must repeat the process. This extension builds the url for you which makes this weekly process a bit less annoying.
Instructions
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1. Visit strava.com/heatmap and log in – sign up for a free account if you don't have one
2. Optional - Select the heatmap color and activity type you want to use
3. Click the button pictured below to get the TMS imagery url prepopulated with the required
`Key-Pair-Id`, `Policy`, and `Signature` parameters
4. Open the heatmap in your editor
- Click the appropriate button to open the heatmap in either JOSM or iD. For JOSM, Remote control must be enabled
- Alternatively you can copy the url (with or without the tms: prefix) and paste it into a custom imagery layer in you editor
Manually adding the imagery in JOSM
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Copy the url without the tms: prefix. Add a new TMS layer in the JOSM imagery preferences. Name it Strava Heatmap and paste in the copied url. If you are updating an expired Strava Heatmap layer you can just double-click it to replace url in the list view. In this case, copy the url with the tms: prefix as it is required here.
Manually adding the imagery in iD
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Copy the url without the tms: prefix. Open the Backgrounds panel and select \"Custom\" at the bottom. Paste the copied url into the Custom Background Settings window that opens.
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install JOSM Strava Heatmap extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install JOSM Strava Heatmap extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.
However, you may need to install JOSM Strava Heatmap extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install JOSM Strava Heatmap extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download JOSM Strava Heatmap extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a JOSM Strava Heatmap extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.
Step 1: Download the JOSM Strava Heatmap Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for JOSM Strava Heatmap extension that contains all the data.
Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files
Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.
Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page
Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.
Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension
Now, go to the folder where you extracted the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.
Step 5: Complete the Installation
Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.
Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.
Method 2: Download JOSM Strava Heatmap extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install JOSM Strava Heatmap extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.
Step 1: Download the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension file
Select and download the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.
Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents
Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your JOSM Strava Heatmap extension running.
Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page
In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.
Step 4: Enable Developer Mode
After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.
Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension
Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."
Step 6: Select the Extension Folder
Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the JOSM Strava Heatmap extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.
Step 7: Confirm and Install
After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.
Conclusion
Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install JOSM Strava Heatmap extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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