How Do I Control Locus Map?

For the quickest reference, see our onboarding video:

The main screen

What do you see when you start the app for the first time? After quick initialization the main screen appears:

by default, the main screen is covered by online LoMap. This can be changed according to your preferences in the map manager or Locus Store.
your actual GPS location is in the middle of the screen. If the circle is full blue, your position is fixed
bottom panel contains the main menu button, centering/rotation button, search button, GPS/Compass button/indicator and function panel setting button.

you can move the map by simple touching and dragging
zoom it in/out by pinching . If you prefer single hand control, you can double-tap and drag the map to zoom it. If you prefer using zooming buttons, activate them in Locus settings > Display > Panels&buttons.
to place your GPS location in the middle, tap the centering button:

To maintain your location fixed in the middle, tap and hold the centering button until the confirmation appears:

When you shift the map your position gets back to the center after 5 seconds.
to rotate the map according to your heading or by compass, tap the centering button twice:

it slides up from the bottom after you tap the menu button:
the first slide up shows 8 buttons with the major features:

Search, Map manager, Navigate to, Tracks&Routes manager, Track recording, Route planner, Points manager and Share

The order and functions of these buttons can be changed by long-tapping them and selecting. See more in the main menu settings >>
the last button All features opens a list of all features of Locus Map.
when you slide the menu upper some more options emerge:
Go Premium offers the unlimited options of the app
Locus Store - here you can buy and download maps and other features
About app / Helpdesk - information about the application and links to the support team
Settings - general settings section of the app