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-====== All features ======+====== All Features ======
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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|My library]]\\ 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:clear_map_screen|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_zoom_lock_screen_lock|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#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|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 management]]\\ Sorting, copying, renaming, deleting, 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 management]]\\ Sorting, copying, renaming, deleting, 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:tools|Geocaching tools]]\\ Search and download of geocaches, lists, PQs, log management, 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: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, creates new or modifies existing dashboards   * [[manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards|Dashboard]]\\ Activates overlay of various stats or charts above the map screen, 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: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:altitude|Altitude manager]]\\ Sets altitude offset, optimization by SRTM or pressure +  * [[manual:user_guide:tools:altitude|Altitude Manager]]\\ Sets altitude offset, optimization by SRTM or pressure 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:settings:ntrip|NTRIP client]]\\ Sets a client for connection to a NTRIP caster +  * [[manual:user_guide:settings:ntrip|NTRIP Client]]\\ Sets a client for connection to a NTRIP caster 
-  * [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Set function panels]]\\ Adds, changes or removes buttons on the main screen+  * [[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:mainscr|Floating menu]]\\ Alternate menu panel +  * [[manual:user_guide:float_menu|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:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Screen Lock]]\\ Locks the map screen and hardware buttons 
-  * **Screen off**\\ Switches the screen off+  * **Screen off**\\ Switches the screen off, the app keeps running in the background
   * **Exit**\\ Turns the app off   * **Exit**\\ Turns the app off
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