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--- manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu [2018/09/07 11:33] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu [2022/11/02 15:23] – [Locus account] mstupka
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-{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_menu_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Main Menu and its Settings ======
+{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_menu_alt.png?nolink|}}====== The main menu and its settings ======
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-===== Main Menu =====
+===== Structure =====
+The main menu contains:
+  * Log in to **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]**
+  * **notification center**
+  * a grid of buttons triggering **the most used features**
+  * a button opening the **complete offer of the app's features and tools**
+  * **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Go Premium]]**, **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]**, **About app/Helpdesk** and **[[manual:user_guide:settings:|Settings]]** buttons.
+===== Locus account =====
+The bar above the button grid shows whether **you are or are not logged in** [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]. If not, the **log in** option is displayed:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset12.jpg?nolink |}}
+Tapping the "log in" starts the sign-in/sign-up process.
-The first six buttons of Locus Map's main menu can be set according to your needs (similarly to the [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions Panels]]):
+If yes, your user profile avatar, name, and e-mail address are displayed:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset13.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * open the Main menu
+Tapping the user profile name opens details and management of your [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]].
-  * long tap any of the first six main buttons{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset.png?nolink |}}
+===== Notification center =====
-  * select another function from the portfolio and tap it{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset2.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * the button shortcut has been changed
+Here the app informs about **ongoing processes** - downloading maps, elevation data... and also **news from our website** (can be deactivated in the [[manual:user_guide:settings:misc#promo_notifications|settings]])\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset2.png?nolink |}}\\ The active process is indicated also by a status icon on the main screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset3.png?nolink |}}
-===== Menu > More functions =====
+Individual items in the center can be **swiped away** except announcements of **special actions** that have to be **confirmed** first.
-Another part of the Main Menu can be displayed by the **More functions**{{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_complex_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} button. By default, this section contains **all features and functions** Locus Map provides which can be a bit too complex for somebody - it is possible to activate only those buttons of features you are going to use and others deactivate. It's simple:
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}} button in the upper bar\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset6.png?nolink |}}
+To **clear all items** in the box, tap the trash can button.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset4.png?nolink |}}
-  * active buttons are blue - by tapping you can deactivate them - they turn red\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset3.png?nolink |}}
+===== Feature buttons =====
-  * confirm by {{:manual:user_guide:ic_ok_alt.png?nolink&30|}} button
+By default, the grid contains three rows of buttons triggering the basic functions:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset5.png?nolink |}}
-  * the red-highlighted buttons disappeared from the menu > more functions
+==== Customization ====
+You can change the **number** of these buttons and the **features** they trigger.
+==== Number of buttons ====
+Open //Locus settings > Controlling > Panels&buttons > Num of rows in main menu//. You can set up to **5 rows of buttons**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset6.png?nolink |}}
+==== Features ====
+Each button can trigger any feature you need. To change a button's feature:
+  * **long-press** the button
+  * **select feature** from the list of all features:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:lpm_07.gif?nolink |}}
+===== All features button =====
+{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset7.png?nolink |}}
+Opens a list of **[[manual:user_guide|all features, tools and settings]]**, available within the app, sorted into categories:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset8.png?nolink |}}\\ **[[manual:user_guide|More about all features >>]]**
+==== Feature search ====
+To find a feature quickly, use the fultext search in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset9.gif?nolink |}}
+----
+Another scroll up of the menu panel reveals a few more options:
+===== Go Premium =====
+Here you can upgrade your app with **Premium features**. More at **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|www.locusmap.app]]**.
-**The settings can be changed any time - turn the red buttons into blue and activate them back.**
 ===== Locus Store =====
-This link leads to **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store|Locus Store]]** where you can download maps, graphics and additional features. The button is not editable.
+In **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store|Locus Store]]** you can download maps, graphics and additional features.\\ <WRAP center round tip>
-{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset4.png?nolink |}}
+You can put the Locus Store button into the main grid. When you do so the extra button disappears.
-===== Web services =====
+</WRAP>
-This button leads to third-party **Web services** linked to Locus, providing additional content - [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:gpsies|GPSies.com]], [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:vyletyzabava|Vylety.zabava.cz]], [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:ikimap|ikiMap]] and [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:trailpl|Trail.pl]].
-===== Settings =====
-Link to all **[[manual:user_guide:settings:|Locus Map settings >>]]**
-===== Locus Map World =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset5.png?nolink |}}
-This part contains links to various areas connected with Locus regarding promotion, support, general information etc.:
-  * **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:recommendation|Recommend Locus Map]]** - if you like Locus Map, tell your friends about it here and get some LoCoins as reward
-  * **News** - RSS-fed screen with latest news from [[http://www.locusmap.eu/news|Locus Map blog]]. The red number indicates number of unread articles.
-  * **About application/Support** - app credentials, changelog, support links etc.
-  * **Locus Map Pro** - (displayed in Locus Map Free only) list of features available in full version of Locus Map.
-  * **Addons** - a list of all available add-ons cooperating with Locus Map. Checked addons are actually installed on your device.
-  * **Co-apps** - a list of all available cooperating third party applications. Checked co-apps are actually installed on your device.
-  * **Exit** - turns Locus Map off. Not visible when fullscreen mode is off.
-The last part of the menu is **Do you like Locus** section where you can recommend Locus on your **social networks** or rate it on Google Play.
+===== About App/Helpdesk =====
+This section sums up all information that didn't fit in the main section of the menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset10.png?nolink |}}
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:add-ons|Add-ons]]** - list of all available Locus add-ons. The installed ones are **checked**.
+  * **[[manual:user_guide:add-ons#cooperating_apps|Cooperating apps]]** - list of thrid party applications related to Locus
+  * **[[https://help.locusmap.eu|Helpdesk]]** - help directly from developers
+  * **[[https://docs.locusmap.app|Knowledge base]]** - this user manual
+  * **[[https://www.locusmap.app|Website]]** - Locus Map homepage
+  * **About app** - necessary info for possible troubleshooting: **app version, user ID, used working directory, latest release notes** etc.:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenuset11.png?nolink |}}
+  * **follow us** - links to our social networks: **[[https://www.facebook.com/locusmap/|Facebook]]** and **[[https://twitter.com/locusmap|Twitter]]**
+===== Settings =====
+General **[[manual:user_guide:settings:|settings]]** of the application.\\ <WRAP center round tip>
+You can put the Settings button into the main grid. When you do so the extra button disappears.
+</WRAP>

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