Feature Request: Adaptive Zoom and Automatic Viewport Adjustment During Playback

[jeremybondsf]

I'd love to see an optional adaptive zoom feature added to Dawarich's location Playback.

Currently, a fixed zoom level can make playback difficult to follow. When movement is concentrated within a small geographic area, the map may be zoomed too far out to show meaningful detail. Conversely, when movement covers greater distances, the playback can move outside the visible viewport.

I propose an optional Adaptive Zoom mode that would:

• Zoom in automatically when movement is concentrated within a small area, making short trips and local movements easier to follow.
• Zoom out automatically when movement covers larger distances, keeping the relevant trajectory visible.
• Pan automatically to follow the current playback position.
• Use smooth animated transitions rather than abrupt jumps between zoom levels.
• Anticipate upcoming movement, using a configurable look-ahead window to determine an appropriate viewport.
• Avoid excessive zoom fluctuations by applying sensible minimum/maximum zoom limits and a threshold before changing zoom levels.
• Allow manual override, so users can temporarily take control of the map without fighting the automatic camera.

This would make playback considerably more useful for reviewing both detailed local activity and longer journeys without constantly manipulating the map manually.

Thanks for considering it!