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Add Radius Drawing Tool

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

Currently, Nextcloud Maps does not offer a way to draw a radius around a specific point. This makes it difficult for users to visually analyze distances from a given location, such as:

  • Planning service coverage areas
  • Measuring travel distances
  • Assessing proximity to key points of interest

Most mapping tools, including Google My Maps, do not provide an easy way to draw a radius, despite its usefulness in professional settings like logistics, real estate, and business planning. Users often have to rely on third-party tools that are not well-integrated into their workflows.


Describe the solution you'd like

I would like to see a radius drawing tool added to Nextcloud Maps, allowing users to:

Select a point on the map and specify a radius (e.g., 5 km, 10 miles)
Customize the circle’s color, opacity, and size
Overlay multiple radius circles for comparison


Describe alternatives you've considered

  • Using external tools like Scribble Maps, CalcMaps, or Google My Maps, but these require leaving the Nextcloud environment and do not integrate with existing Nextcloud data.
  • Manually estimating distances using the built-in measuring tool, but this is less accurate and lacks visualization.

Additional context

This feature would be highly beneficial for professionals who rely on accurate distance visualization, including:

🚛 Logistics & Delivery Services – Defining service coverage areas
🏢 Business Expansion Planning – Assessing potential locations
📍 Event Organization – Planning travel distance for attendees

Since very few mapping tools offer this functionality, implementing it in Nextcloud Maps would set it apart and make it a go-to solution for users needing precise geographic analysis while keeping some privacy.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this one 🚀

Thank you for the amazing work already done.

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Research direction

The issue names no files or tests; start by reviewing the existing map interaction and built-in measuring tool. Clarify the radius input, supported units, circle styling, and handling of multiple circles before defining what completion requires.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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