{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_quick_switch_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Quick Settings ======

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If you need **direct and fast switching of some setting options**, use **Quick Settings**. It is accessible from the **main menu > All features > Set up**, but for even quicker access, we recommend placing it in your **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function Panels]]**.
===== Quick settings box =====
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Displays a grid of the most used settings shortcuts. The grid is fully customizable, and you can:
  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**add buttons** - choose from a selection of settings to link to
  * **remove buttons** - long-tap the item you want to remove and select **Remove**
  * **sort buttons** - you can freely drag&drop the buttons to change their order

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The settings linked by the Quick Settings are launched by tapping the buttons immediately without further confirmation.
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===== Available shortcuts =====
==== Controlling > Display ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#screen_on_off_control|Screen On/Off Control]]** - sets turning the screen on/off by gestures or by the application\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#always_screen_on|Always Screen On]]** - enables permanent screen on

==== Controlling > Map screen ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#tap_and_hold_to_display_address|Tap and hold to display address]]** - searches addresses by long-tapping the map screen
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#shift_map_cursor|Shift map cursor]]** - moves the map center crosshair down by 1/4 of the screen\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#automatic_zooming|Automatic zooming]]** - zooming the map depending on the current speed\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * **[[..:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Magnifier]]** - a magnification tool at the position of the map cursor
  * **[[..:maps_mainscr_ctrl#magnifier_zoom_lock_screen_lock|Zoom lock]]** - locking a selected map zoom

==== Maps > Online maps ====
  * **[[..:maps_settings#cached_maps_only|Cached maps only]]** - displays online maps saved in temporary memory only

==== Maps > Auxiliary graphics ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#time_circles|Time circles]]** - displays rings indication estimated distance passed according to current speed
  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#distance_circles|Distance circles]]** - displays rings indicating various distances from current position
  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#dynamic_elevation|Dynamic elevation]]** - displays elevation at the map screen center.\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * **[[..:maps_settings#cursor_to_position_line|Cursor to position line]]** - shows a line between your location and the map cursor with distance and azimuth
  * **[[..:maps_settings#course_line|Course line]]** - shows a line from your location in the direction of your movement
  * **[[..:maps_settings#heading_line|Heading line]]** - shows a line from your location in the direction of the device orientation
  * **[[..:maps_settings#show_view|Show view]]** - displays a cone depicting the orientation of the device

==== Maps > Advanced settings ====

  * **[[..:maps_settings#magnify_all_maps|Magnify all maps]]** - changes all maps resolution for better readability
  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#map_shading|Map shading]]** - enables additional shading of the map based on elevation files.\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#map_color_mode|Map color mode]]** - adjusts map contrast, turns night mode on etc.

==== Points & Tracks ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#enable_poi_grouping|Enable POI grouping]]** - groups POI into a single object at lower zooms for faster map drawing
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#distance_markers|Distance markers]]** - shows labels marking the distance along the track/route.\\ <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>

==== Navigation ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:settings#out_of_route_notification|Out of route notification]]** - sets alert distance, repetition and sound during navigation

==== Guidance ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_notifications|Notifications of Points]]** - sets sound notifications of approaching POI
  * **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings#notification_of_the_next_turn|Next turn notification]]** - sets notification of the next direction change
  * **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings#out_of_route_notification|Out of route notification]]** - sets alert distance, repetition and sound during track guidance

==== GPS & Sensors ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#notification_settings|Position Acquired]]** - notifies of the phone having acquired the GPS location fix
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#notification_settings|Position Lost]]** - notifies of the phone having lost the GPS fix
  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#internal_gps_auto-off|GPS Auto-off]]** - allows automatic turning GPS off according to pre-defined parameters (not available on Android 12+ devices)

==== Connect with add-ons ====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:settings:misc#connect_with_add-ons|Connect with add-ons]]** - sends anonymous data periodically to add-ons for their proper functioning.