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--- manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlays [2016/05/24 13:01] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlays [2024/10/25 16:14] (current) – mstupka
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-{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_map_overlay_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Map Overlays ======
+{{  :manual:user_guide:ic_map_overlay_alt.png?nolink&}}
+====== Map Overlays ======
 ----
 ===== About =====
-  * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Map Overlays</wrap>
-This feature enables laying **two maps over each other** in semi-transparent mode so that it is possible to compare their details, coverage, accuracy etc. or two maps can complement each other.
-<wrap info>This option is available only to Locus Map Pro users.</wrap>
+This feature enables laying **two maps over each other**  in a semi-transparent mode so that it is possible to compare their details, coverage, accuracy etc. or two maps can complement each other.
+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
 ===== 1. Select your base map =====
-Choose from your [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map manager]]:
-  * //Online maps// - all except SmartMaps
-  * //Offline maps// - vector maps (.MAP format), SQLite, MBT or GEMF (other formats are not supported)
+Choose from your [[:manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map manager]]:
+  * //Online maps//  - all
+  * //Offline maps//  - vector maps (.MAP format), MBT, GEMF and some SQLite databases (Orux SQLite and other formats are not supported)
 ===== 2. Select your overlay map =====
-  * Start the feature in //Menu > More functions > Map Overlays//.
-  * Switch it on.
+  * Open the **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|Content panel]]** and tap **Map overlays**.
-  * Select the overlay map - online or offline - the same formats as for the base map are supported.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay.png?nolink |}}
+  * **Activate** the overlay\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay.jpg?nolink |}}
-===== 3. Set visibility and blend mode =====
+  * The **last used** overlay map is activated. If you want to use another one, open the **selection** of the last used maps. The link to the **map manager** is included:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay02.gif?nolink |}}
-  * Adjust //visibility// with the //slider// from opaque to transparent.
-  * //Blend mode// of the two maps is disabled by default. If necessary, select one from the menu - try which one suits you the best.
+===== 3. Set transparency =====
-  * Close the dialog.
-{{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay1.png?nolink |}}
+  * Adjust **transparency** of the overlayed map:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay03.jpg?nolink |}}
-If you want to **switch the function off**, switch it off (or tap //Remove//) in the **Overlay settings dialog** and close the window.
+==== Advanced options ====
+{{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay05.jpg |}}
+  * The **blend mode** of the two maps is **disabled** by default - in most cases, it is unnecessary to change this. Select one from the menu if necessary - try which one suits you best. [[http://ssp.impulsetrain.com/porterduff.html|More about blend modes used in Locus map >>]]. Here are a few examples:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:blend_modes.png?nolink&350 |}}
+  * **Max re-scale** - maximum allowed rate for the [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#magnify_all_maps|map resolution change]]
+  * **Zooms** - select map zooms for which the overlay will be displayed (we recommend keeping all zooms available).
+===== Deactivation =====
+Turn the overlay switch **off** or just tap the **eye** button on the content panel:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay04.jpg?nolink |}}
 ===== Example =====
 LoMaps center of Prague with and without satellite image map overlay:
-{{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay2.png?direct&250 |}}
+{{  :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay2.png  }}
-{{ :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay3.png?direct&250 |}}
+{{  :manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlay3.png  }}

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