On this page, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about route planning, GPX imports, and roadbook generation in the Roadbook Planner application.
Click on a specific question to view the answer below.
If you encounter an issue such as “the route does not follow the desired path”, we recommend first checking the Terrain Profile and adding VIA points.
Once generated, finished roadbooks are sent to your email and are also available in the server archive for up to 2 years.
0) How much does it cost?
Note: Route planning and waypoint preparation are free of charge. You only pay for generating the final roadbook on the server.
- The first 3 roadbooks are free.
- Roadbooks can be purchased in packages of 10 / 20 / 50.
Your current available balance can be seen in the Planner or in the “My Roadbooks” section.
1) What is the difference between Drafts and Final?
Drafts are routes in progress that you can edit at any time.
Final is the completed version of the route intended for generating outputs (roadbook/GPX).
Recommendation: First fine-tune your route in Drafts, and only create a Final version once it is complete.
2) Why does the Final version exist? Isn’t the Draft enough?
The Final version serves as a “locked” (completed) route from which the roadbook is generated.
It is intentionally separated to prevent creating a roadbook from an unfinished route.
3) What does the Roadbook button mean?
The Roadbook button sends the final route to the server, where it is processed and a roadbook is generated.
The result will then be sent to your email and simultaneously stored in the server archive.
4) Where can I find the finished roadbook?
The finished roadbook:
- is always sent to your email
- and is also stored in the server archive, where you can download it at any time.
5) How long are roadbooks stored?
Finished roadbooks and GPX files are stored in the archive for 2 years.
Recommendation: Always download important roadbooks locally as well.
6) What is the difference between START / VIA / FINISH / WAYPOINT?
START = beginning of the route
VIA = a shaping point that guides the route (most important point)
FINISH = end of the route
WAYPOINT = a note/marker (CP / STOP / POI…), does not affect routing
7) Why don’t waypoints change the route?
Because a WAYPOINT serves only as a marker in the roadbook (a note).
If you want to change the route, you need to add or adjust VIA points.
8) How many VIA points should I use?
Recommendation: use fewer rather than more.
VIA points can always be added later, but too many VIA points can:
- unnecessarily complicate edits
- restrict the route
- slow down your workflow
9) Where should I place VIA points to make the route work well?
Ideally at:
- intersections
- junctions
- turns
- places where the
- direction must change
Avoid placing VIA points unnecessarily in the middle of a road.
10) What does the Back button do?
Back undoes the last step – typically the last added point.
Use it if you misclick.
11) What does the Clear button do?
Clear deletes the entire route currently in progress from the map.
Use it if you want to start planning from scratch.
12) What is the Terrain Profile used for?
The profile determines which types of roads the planner will prefer.
By selecting a profile, you influence the routing and the “logic” of how the route is generated.
13) Which profile should I use?
In general:
- Asphalt – paved roads and standard streets
- Adventure – a mix of paved and unpaved roads
- Offroad – dirt and forest roads (where available)
- Offroad+ – maximum offroad routing (more aggressive selection)
14) Why does the route behave differently when changing the profile?
Each profile uses different rules for road accessibility and preferences.
It is normal for a different profile to generate a different route, even with the same VIA points.
15) What does the Exclude Highways option do?
Prevents the planner from routing you along highways (if an alternative exists).
Recommendation: almost always enabled for roadbooks.
16) What is Free Route?
Free Route allows you to continue the route even through sections where road-based routing fails
(e.g. when a trail ends or the path is not included in the map data).
17) When should I use Free Route?
Use it when:
- the route cannot be planned along a real, existing path
- the routing engine refuses to pass through a section
- the route “breaks” or takes an illogical detour
18) How should I use Free Route correctly?
Recommendation:
- use it only for short sections
- primarily to “bridge” areas where routing ends
- Do not plan the entire route using Free Route – only problematic sections.
19) Why can’t I plan the route when the path is visible on satellite imagery?
Satellite imagery shows the real surface, but routing is based on map data and rules.
The path may be:
- missing from the data
- non-drivable / non-routable
- incorrectly classified
Solution: profile → VIA points → Free Route.
20) When should I use GPX Import in My Routes?
When you already have a route created in another application (e.g. Mapy.cz, Google Maps, etc.) and you want to:
- edit the route
- add waypoints / tulips
- generate a roadbook
21) Why does GPX import sometimes change the route?
Because a GPX file may contain:
- a track (many points), which the system converts into a route based on routing rules
- sections that are not routable → a detour may be created
Always check critical sections after import.
22) When importing, you can choose the number of VIA points. How many should you select?
Recommendation: choose a lower number of VIA points.
It’s better to fine-tune the route later by adding VIA points than to create an unnecessarily “over-constrained” route during import.
23) What happens if I choose too many VIA points?
The route will be harder to edit because it will contain too many shaping points.
As a result, making adjustments may become unnecessarily complicated.
24) Can I add VIA points manually after import?
Yes. This is the recommended approach:
- import with a lower number of VIA points
- then add VIA points only where you need to guide the route precisely
25) Can I add waypoints (WP points) after import?
Yes. After import, switch to WAYPOINT mode, select a tulip, and place markers on the map.
26) What is the import on the My Roadbooks page used for?
It’s a quick option for when:
- you already have a prepared GPX file (including WP points)
- and want to send it directly to the server for processing
27) What is ideal for import via My Roadbooks?
A GPX file that already contains:
- the route
- waypoints (WP points / notes)
In this case, there’s no need to edit the route in the planner.
28) Can I import a GPX without waypoints?
Yes, but the roadbook may then be “poorer” in terms of notes and markers.
For a rally-style roadbook, it is recommended to add waypoints.
29) What is the Create GPX button in Draft used for?
It creates a GPX file from the route (Draft).
Use cases:
- export to navigation
- sharing the route
- archiving / backup
30) Why create a GPX from a Draft when Final exists?
You can use a GPX from a Draft at any time during your workflow.
Use Final only for the final roadbook export.
31) How long does it take to generate a roadbook?
It depends on the length of the route and the system load.
If the roadbook does not arrive immediately, please wait and check the archive if needed.
32) What if I don’t receive the roadbook by email?
First, check:
- your spam / bulk folder
- the email address associated with your account
If the email does not arrive, the roadbook is usually available in the server archive.
33) Where can I find the server archive?
In the My Roadbooks section, there is an option to open the archive (read-only).
The archive contains finished roadbooks and GPX files.
34) What is stored in the archive?
The archive contains:
- finished roadbooks
- finished GPX files (typically including the final version of the route)
35) How long is the data stored in the archive?
Outputs are available in the archive for 2 years from the date of creation.
After that, they may be automatically deleted.
36) Why does the route go a different way than I want?
Most common reasons:
- too few VIA points (the route follows its own “logic”)
- the terrain profile prefers a different type of road
- a section is not routable
Solution: add VIA points and check the selected profile.
37) The route is making an illogical detour. What should I do?
Steps:
- add a VIA point before the problem area
- add a VIA point after the problem area
- try changing the profile
- if that doesn’t help → use Free Route
38) I only want to add CP / STOP to an existing route. What’s the fastest way?
- Open the Draft (or import a GPX)
- Switch to WAYPOINT mode
- Select a tulip
- Place points on the map
- Save → Final → Roadbook
39) What is the best workflow for your first roadbook?
Recommended workflow:
- New route
- START → VIA → FINISH
- Adventure / Offroad profile
- Add WAYPOINTs
- Save
- Final
- Roadbook
40) What is the fastest way to create a roadbook?
If you already have a GPX with waypoints:
use the import option in My Roadbooks and send it to the server.
41) What are the limits (Drafts / Final)?
Each account has limits on the number of saved routes:
- Drafts: max. 10
- Final: max. 10
Once the limit is reached, you need to delete older items, convert a Draft to Final, or send a Final route for Roadbook processing.