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--- manual:faq:how_to_navigate_offline [2025/07/15 16:00] – mstupka
+++ manual:faq:how_to_navigate_offline [2025/12/19 11:01] (current) – mstupka
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 <WRAP center round info>
-All routers use the **[[https://www.openstreetmap.org|OSM]]** routing database and are independent on an active map.
+All routers use the **[[https://www.openstreetmap.org|OSM]]** routing database and are independent of an active map.
 </WRAP>
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 LoRouter offers **9 internal routing profiles** divided into four categories:
 ==== Walking ====
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_walking_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Walking** - perfect choice when you want to get the shortest way from one place to another on foot. Ideal for use in cities.\\ \\
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_walking_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Walking** - perfect choice when you want to get the shortest and safest way from one place to another on foot. Ideal for use in cities.\\ \\
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_tourist_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Hiking** - choose this when you need a route for a hike. This profile prefers hiking trails, and forest paths and doesn't evade hills.
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_tourist_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Hiking** - choose this when you need a route for a hike. This profile prefers hiking trails and forest paths and doesn't avoid hills.
 === Additional parameters ===
-Both walking profiles offer the **wet conditions** option selecting less muddy surfaces where possible.
+Both walking profiles offer the **wet conditions** option, selecting less muddy surfaces where possible.
 === Customized ETA ===
 Both walking profiles provide an option to customize the way the app calculates your **estimated time on the route**. The calculation is based upon your **average speed on flat ground**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:rteplan66.jpg |}}
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 ==== Cycling ====
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_cycle_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Touring** - a basic bike profile preferring cycling paths and less hills for a comfy ride. Top choice for long-haul bike tourists.\\ \\ **Aditional parameters:** you can allow or disallow **ferries** and **tunnels**\\ \\
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_mountain_bike_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **MTB** - a profile for mountain bikers of all styles and skill levels. Basically, the profile prefers paths, tracks and trails and doesn't evade climbing. \\ \\ **Additional parameters:** **Terrain level** - you can control the difficulty of the route based on its surface character, gradient and elevation profile. 5 levels are available - smooth, rolling, varied, technical and rugged. You can also dis/allow **ferries** or turn on **wet conditions** when you are heading out after rain.\\ \\
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_mountain_bike_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **MTB** - a profile for mountain bikers of all styles and skill levels. Basically, the profile prefers paths, tracks, and trails and doesn't evade climbing. \\ \\ **Additional parameters:** **Terrain level** - you can control the difficulty of the route based on its surface character, gradient and elevation profile. 5 levels are available - smooth, rolling, varied, technical and rugged. You can also dis/allow **ferries** or turn on **wet conditions** when you are heading out after rain.\\ \\
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_gravel_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Gravel** - profile preferring gravel hilly roads and tracks with compacted surface.\\ \\ **Additional parameters** - besides **ferries** and **wet conditions** you can allow/ban **stairs** on the route (to carry your bike to shortcut the route).\\ \\ **Customized ETA** - also these cycling profiles provide an option to customize the way the app calculates your **estimated time on the route**. The calculation is based upon your **average speed on flat ground** typical for the bike type:\\ {{ :manual:faq:rteplan68.jpg |}}\\ \\
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_type_road_bike_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Road** - top choice for fast riders preferring tarmac roads.\\ \\ **Additional parameters** - besides the **ferries**, **tunnels** and **steps** you can turn on/off **cycleway** preference.\\ \\ **Customized ETA** - road cycling profile provides an option to customize the way the app calculates your **estimated time on the route**. The calculation is based on your power performance in Watts:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:rteplan67.jpg |}}
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 ==== Custom routing profiles ====
-Besides the LoRouter profiles embedded directly in Locus, it is also possible to use profiles provided by other users or developers as the **.BRF files**:
+In **offline LoRouter**, besides the inner profiles embedded directly in Locus, it is also possible to use profiles provided by other users or developers as **.BRF files**:
   * copy the BRF file into **/Locus/router/profiles2** directory
   * restart the app
   * launch route planner > open the route profile selection > select LoRouter offline > tap **ADD NEW** in the topbar
-  * fill in the name, icon of the new profile and select the BRF-based custom profile from the list
+  * fill in the name, icon of the new profile, and select the BRF-based custom profile from the list
   * confirm

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