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 +====== All Features ======
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-**This User Manual is currently under development.** It is based on the knowledge base of the previous generation of the Locus Map application and in many places it contains images of the previous versions. We are working intensively on its update. Thank you for your understanding. 
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 ===== General ===== ===== General =====
   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]]\\ Search by various parameters in application or on the internet   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]]\\ Search by various parameters in application or on the internet
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Data manager]]\\ Sorts, copies, renames, deletes etc. your tracks, routes, and points+  * [[manual:user_guide:my_library|My Library]]\\ Sorts, copies, renames, deletes etc. your tracks, routes, and points
   * [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS/Compass]]\\ Switches, provides location if and compass rose   * [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS/Compass]]\\ Switches, provides location if and compass rose
   * [[manual:user_guide:locus_store|Locus Store]]\\ Here you can buy and download maps, routes and additional features   * [[manual:user_guide:locus_store|Locus Store]]\\ Here you can buy and download maps, routes and additional features
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 ===== Sharing ===== ===== Sharing =====
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share|Share]]\\ Shares current GPS location, cursor location or map screen content + 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:live_tracking|Live tracking]]\\ Shares your current location in real time publicly or privately +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#my_current_location|My Current Location]]\\ The quickest way how to tell your friends where you are at the moment. 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:live_tracking#live_chat|Live chat]]\\ Chat witch members of your private live tracking group+  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#my_live_location|My Live Location]]\\ With this, you can share your location continuously in real-time with anybody who has access to the internet. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:live_tracking|Live Tracking]]\\ Shares your current location in real-time publicly or privately 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#web_link|Web Link]]\\ The quickest way how to send the location of any place marked by the cursor to your friends. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#text_message|Text Message]]\\ Quick sharing of any location via texting or IM apps. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#other_map_apps|Other Map Apps]]\\ Quick sharing of any location via map apps. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#what3words|What3Words]]\\ Sharing a [[https://what3words.com/|W3W code]] of any location. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#screenshot|Screenshot]]\\ Sharing a screenshot of Locus Map map screen with all displayed items. 
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#all_as_kmz|All as KMZ]]\\ Sharing a KMZ file with all active items on the map.
  
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-===== Map tools ===== +===== Map Tools ===== 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map manager]]\\ Here you can browse and select maps to display or download +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]]\\ Here you can browse and select maps to display or download 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:items|Map items]]\\ Manages and displays autonomous files with tracks, points or map layers without importing them +  * [[manual:user_guide:items|Map Items]]\\ Manages and displays autonomous files with tracks, points or map layers without importing them 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:osm_notes|OSM notes]]\\ Displays already reported OSM notes or makes new ones +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:osm_notes|OSM Notes]]\\ Displays already reported OSM notes or makes new ones 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:calibrator|Image map calibration]]\\ Calibrates images of maps and displays them as overlay +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:calibrator|Image Map Calibration]]\\ Calibrates images of maps and displays them as overlay 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlays|Map overlays]]\\ Selects another map to lay over the current map in a semitransparent layer +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:overlays|Map Overlays]]\\ Selects another map to lay over the current map in a semitransparent layer 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:offsets|Map offset]]\\ Defines direction and distance to shift all displayed maps +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_tools:offsets|Map Offset]]\\ Defines direction and distance to shift all displayed maps 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager#quick_map_switch|Quick map switch]]\\ Smart selection of the last used or nearest maps +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager#quick_map_switch|Quick Map Switch]]\\ Smart selection of the last used or nearest maps 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps#map_themes|Map themes]]\\ Changes the content and appearance of the map according to its purpose +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps#map_themes|Map Themes]]\\ Changes the content and appearance of the map according to its purpose 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#active_items|Active items]]\\ Displays currently active files loaded via Map items +  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#active_items|Active Items]]\\ Displays currently active files loaded via Map items 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:items:management|Clear map screen]]\\ Removes auxiliary graphics and all other unsaved items from the screen +  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#clean_up|Clear Map Screen]]\\ Removes all temporary items from the map 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_download|Online map downloader]]\\ Manager of area/zoom selection, settings and downloading progress +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_download|Online Map Downloader]]\\ Manager of area/zoom selection, settings and downloading progress 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl|Magnifier]]\\ Displays a "lense" with enlarged map that zooms the area pointed on +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Magnifier]]\\ Displays a "lense" with enlarged map that zooms the area pointed on 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl|Zoom lock]]\\ Disables switching among the map zooms but allows changing the map resolution+  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Zoom Lock]]\\ Disables switching among the map zooms but allows changing the map resolution
  
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 ===== Tracks & Routes ===== ===== Tracks & Routes =====
  
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Tracks&Routes manager]]\\ Sorts, copies, renames, deletes, etc. your tracks and routes +  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Tracks & Routes]]\\ Manager of your tracks and routes - sorting, copying, renaming, deleting, etc. 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route planner]]\\ Plans, calculates and draws a new route on the map +  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route Planner]]\\ Plans, calculates and draws a new route on the map 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|Track recording]]\\ Records a new track in real time +  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|Track Recording]]\\ Records a new track in real time 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:trainingmanager|Audio coach]]\\ Sets voice comments of your workout performance - pace, distance, heart rate, etc.+  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:trainingmanager|Audio Coach]]\\ Sets voice comments of your workout performance - pace, distance, heart rate, etc.
   * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:import|Import]]\\ Adds tracks or routes from outside of Locus   * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:import|Import]]\\ Adds tracks or routes from outside of Locus
  
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 ===== Points ===== ===== Points =====
-  * [[manual:user_guide:points:management|Points manager]]\\ Sorts, copies, renames, deletes, etc. your points and geocaches +  * [[manual:user_guide:points:management|Points]]\\ Manager of points and geocaches in your Library - sorting, copying, renaming, deleting, etc. 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:points:add|New point]]\\ Creates a point on the map +  * [[manual:user_guide:points:add|New Point]]\\ Creates a point on the map 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:points:add#with_a_photograph|Photo point]]\\ Takes a photo and places it on the map +  * [[manual:user_guide:points:add#with_a_photograph|Photo Point]]\\ Takes a photo and places it on the map 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:points:quick_add|Quick new point]]\\ Single-tap placing of predefined points on the map+  * [[manual:user_guide:points:quick_add|Quick New Point]]\\ Single-tap placing of predefined points on the map
   * [[manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoints (offline)]]\\ Searches and browses offline database of LoMap points of interest   * [[manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoints (offline)]]\\ Searches and browses offline database of LoMap points of interest
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:poi_alert|Point alert]]\\ Notifies of selected points getting closer +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:poi_alert|Point Alert]]\\ Notifies of selected points getting closer 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#nearest_points|Nearest points]]\\ Displays a list of the nearest points in selected categories+  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#nearest_points|Nearest Points]]\\ Displays a list of the nearest points in selected categories
   * [[manual:user_guide:points:import|Import]]\\ Adds points from outside of Locus   * [[manual:user_guide:points:import|Import]]\\ Adds points from outside of Locus
  
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 ===== Geocaching ===== ===== Geocaching =====
-  * [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#geocaching4locus_add-on|Geocaching4Locus]]\\ Add-on for live-viewing, downloading and import of geocaches from Geocaching.com + 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools|Geocaching tools]]\\ Log management, PQs, graphic tools, etc. +  * **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#search_and_download|Search for geocaches]]**\\ Import geocaches from selected location according to pre-set parameters 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:other#field_notes|FieldNotes]]\\ Add-on for advanced handling of geocache offline logs (drafts or field notes)+  * **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#search_by_gc_code|Search by GC code]]**\\ Import a geocache defined by its GC code 
 +  * **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel#gc_live_map|GC Live map]]**\\ View caches streamlined on the map without downloading them 
 +  * **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#my_lists_and_pocket_queries|My lists & PQ]]**\\ Select and import a predefined list of geocaches 
 +  * **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools#log_trackable|Log trackable]]**\\ Create a 'Write note' or 'Discovered' log for the found trackable item 
 +  * **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools|Geocaching Tools]]**\\ Search and download of geocaches, lists, PQs, log management, graphic tools, etc.
  
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   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:weather|Weather]]\\ Online weather forecast for any place on Earth   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:weather|Weather]]\\ Online weather forecast for any place on Earth
   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:parking|Parking]]\\ Saves your parking location and notifies of the parking time and place   * [[manual:user_guide:functions:parking|Parking]]\\ Saves your parking location and notifies of the parking time and place
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:qrcode_generator|QR code generator]]\\ Renders QR codes with coords and other information +  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:qrcode_generator|QR Code Generator]]\\ Renders QR codes with coords and other information 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:quick_bookmark|Quick bookmark]]\\ Displays your current location acquired by Locus Map on a selected web map +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:quick_bookmark|Quick Bookmark]]\\ Displays your current location acquired by Locus Map on a selected web map 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards|Dashboard]]\\ Activates overlay of various stats or charts above the map screen +  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards|Dashboard]]\\ Activates overlay of various stats or charts above the map screen, creates new or modifies existing dashboards 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards|Dashboard editor]]\\ Creates new or modifies existing dashboards +  * [[manual:advanced:customization:screens|Custom Screen]]\\ Screen fully customizable by an Android layout XML file
-  * [[manual:advanced:customization:screens|Custom screen]]\\ Screen fully customizable by an Android layout XML file+
  
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 ===== Set up ===== ===== Set up =====
   * [[manual:user_guide:settings|Settings]]\\ General configuration of the app   * [[manual:user_guide:settings|Settings]]\\ General configuration of the app
 +  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:bluetooth|Sensor Manager]]\\ Manages sensors communicating with the app via Bluetooth and ANT+
   * [[manual:user_guide:settings:presets|Presets]]\\ Changes multiple settings with a single tap   * [[manual:user_guide:settings:presets|Presets]]\\ Changes multiple settings with a single tap
-  * [[manual:user_guide:settings:quick_settings|Quick settings]]\\ Shortcuts to some settings +  * [[manual:user_guide:settings:quick_settings|Quick Settings]]\\ Shortcuts to some settings 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:bluetooth|Bluetooth Manager]]\\ Manages sensors communicating with the app via Bluetooth +  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:altitude|Altitude Manager]]\\ Sets altitude offset, optimization by SRTM or pressure 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:ant|ANT+ Manager]]\\ Manages sensors communicating with the app via ANT+ +  * [[manual:user_guide:settings:ntrip|NTRIP Client]]\\ Sets a client for connection to a NTRIP caster 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:altitude|Altitude manager]]\\ Sets altitude offset, optimization by SRTM or pressure +  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Set Function Panels]]\\ Adds, changes or removes buttons on the main screen
-  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:backup|Backup manager]]\\ Backs up your tracks, points and settings. Restores within the app or on another device +
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Set function panels]]\\ Adds, changes or removes buttons on the main screen+
  
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 ===== Various ===== ===== Various =====
  
-  * [[manual:user_guide:sync|Cloud sync]]\\ Syncs your tracks, routes and points with the web portal and other devices +  * [[manual:user_guide:float_menu|Floating Menu]]\\ Alternate menu panel 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr|Floating menu]]\\ Alternate menu panel +  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Screen Lock]]\\ Locks the map screen and hardware buttons 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:mainscr|Screen lock]]\\ Locks the map screen and hardware buttons +  * **Screen off**\\ Switches the screen off, the app keeps running in the background 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl|Screen off]]\\ Switches the screen off +  * **Exit**\\ Turns the app off
-  * [[manual:user_guide:maps_mainscr_ctrl|Exit]]\\ Turns the app off+
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