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-If an online map is activated but none of its tiles are cached and this option is checked, the map screen is empty.+  * if an online map is activated but none of its tiles are cached and this option is checked, the map screen is empty 
 +  * WMS and WMTS maps can't be cached
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 ===== Offline maps ===== ===== Offline maps =====
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 ==== RASTER MAPS ==== ==== RASTER MAPS ====
 ==== Automatic map loading ==== ==== Automatic map loading ====
-Loads SQLite-based maps according to actual GPS position. There is no need to select maps manually when out of one, Locus Map switches it on automatically. **To make this work, store all the maps into one folder**. +Loads SQLite-based maps according to actual GPS position. There is no need to select maps manually when out of one, Locus Map switches it on automatically. **To make this work, store all the maps in one folder**. 
  
 There are three options: There are three options:
   * **no map auto-load** - maps must be selected and activated manually   * **no map auto-load** - maps must be selected and activated manually
-  * **auto-load maps of identical type only** - e.g. SQL SQL or MBT MBT +  * **auto-load maps of identical source only** - only maps from one provider or other common source are auto-loaded. E.g. Outdooractive Outdooractive, SHOCart SHOCart etc. 
-  * **auto-load maps of any type** - at first Locus Map checks availability of identical map type and then switches on map of any type covering the desired area+  * **auto-load maps of any source** - at first Locus Map checks the availability of an identical map source (provider) and then switches to a map of any source covering the desired area
 ==== LOMAPS & OTHER VECTOR MAPS ==== ==== LOMAPS & OTHER VECTOR MAPS ====
 ==== Automatic map loading ==== ==== Automatic map loading ====
-Loads available vector maps according to actual GPS position. There is no need to select maps when out of one, Locus Map switches it on automatically.+You manually select which map to display or you let Locus automatically load available vector maps for the currently displayed position. This also ensures a seamless map display across the whole screen in areas where the coverage of two maps blends into each other.  
 + 
 +<wrap info>Auto-loading works only for maps of the same Mapsforge version.</wrap>
  
 ==== Text size ==== ==== Text size ====
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 ===== Auxiliary graphics ===== ===== Auxiliary graphics =====
 Graphic elements displaying various non-map objects or values. Graphic elements displaying various non-map objects or values.
 +<WRAP center round tip>
 +These can be also added to the **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|content panel]]** for faster access.
 +</WRAP>
 +
 ==== Map scale ==== ==== Map scale ====
 Map scale defines the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_18.jpg?nolink |}} Map scale defines the ratio of a distance on the map to the corresponding distance on the ground.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_18.jpg?nolink |}}
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 Circles indicate selected distances from the map screen cursor - 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 m, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 200 km:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_20.jpg?nolink |}} In case the GPS is fixed the circles have different color and indicate distance from the user's location. Circles indicate selected distances from the map screen cursor - 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 m, 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100 and 200 km:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_20.jpg?nolink |}} In case the GPS is fixed the circles have different color and indicate distance from the user's location.
 ==== Dynamic elevation ==== ==== Dynamic elevation ====
-Displays elevation value on the location of the map screen cursor:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_21.jpg?nolink |}} It is based on downloaded offline elevation files (only with Locus Map Premium subscription).+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap> 
 + 
 +Displays elevation value on the location of the map screen cursor:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_21.jpg?nolink |}} It is based on downloaded **[[manual:faq:how_to_add_map_shading|offline elevation files]]**.
  
 ==== Cursor to position line ==== ==== Cursor to position line ====
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 Displays a line from the user's current position across the screen to indicate the direction he/she is pointing at with the device:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_24.jpg?nolink |}} Similar function to the **Show view** option but more accurate. Displays a line from the user's current position across the screen to indicate the direction he/she is pointing at with the device:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_24.jpg?nolink |}} Similar function to the **Show view** option but more accurate.
 ==== Show view ==== ==== Show view ====
-Displays direction and approximate range of your view.\\ +Displays direction and approximate range of your view.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_60.jpg?nolink |}}
 <WRAP center round tip> <WRAP center round tip>
 This option can be added to a function panel for quicker access. This option can be added to a function panel for quicker access.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 ==== Magnifier ==== ==== Magnifier ====
-Shows a magnified part of the map on the spot the map cursor is pointing at. +Shows a magnified part of the map on the spot the map cursor is pointing at.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_61.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +<WRAP center round tip> 
 +This tool can be added to a function panel for quicker access. 
 +</WRAP>
 ==== Text size ==== ==== Text size ====
 Sets size of texts within auxuliary objects (dynamic altitude, labels etc.) from 50 to 300% of a normal size. Sets size of texts within auxuliary objects (dynamic altitude, labels etc.) from 50 to 300% of a normal size.
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 {{ :manual:user_guide:mapresset.jpg?nolink |}} {{ :manual:user_guide:mapresset.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Map shading ==== ==== Map shading ====
-<wrap info>Only with Locus Map Premium subscription</wrap>+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  
-Enables additional shading of map based on offline elevation files. +Enables additional shading of map based on [[manual:faq:how_to_add_map_shading|offline elevation files]]
   * Select which maps you want to shade - **online**, **personal** or **LoMaps and other vector maps** (or all).   * Select which maps you want to shade - **online**, **personal** or **LoMaps and other vector maps** (or all).
   * Types of shading:   * Types of shading:
-    * **Hill shading** - classic mimicking illumination by the sun:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_settings:mapshade01.png?nolink |}}\\  +    * **Hill shading** - classic simulation of illumination by the sun:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapshade01.jpg?nolink |}}\\  
-    * **Slopes** - highlighting slopes of >30°, >35°, >40 (light orange, orange, dark orange) - useful for skialpinists, backcountry skiers etc.:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_settings:mapshade02.png?nolink |}}\\  +    * **Slopes** - highlighting slopes of >30°, >35°, >40 (light orange, orange, dark orange) - useful for ski alpinists, backcountry skiersetc.:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapshade02.jpg?nolink |}}\\  
-    * **Colored elevation** - elevation levels are differed by colors (e.g. lowlands are green, mountains brown). This setting offers several color theme presets by orographic profile: //Universal, Lowland, Highland, Alps and Mountains//:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:maps_settings:mapshade03.png?nolink |}}\\ You can get your own color schemes by defining [[manual:advanced:customization:coloring|custom elevation color palettes >>]]+    * **Aspect coloring** - coloring by the orientation of the slope gradient:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapshade04.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The colours are arranged according to cardinal directions:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapshade05.jpg?nolink |}}  
 +    * **Colored elevation** - elevation levels differ by colors (e.g. lowlands are green, mountains brown). This setting offers several color theme presets by orographic profile: //Universal, Lowland, Highland, Alps and Mountains//:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapshade03.jpg?nolink |}}\\ You can get your own color schemes by defining [[manual:advanced:customization:coloring|custom elevation color palettes >>]]
 <WRAP round important> <WRAP round important>
 It is important to download elevation data before using this function, more info [[manual:faq:how_to_add_map_shading#where_to_get_them|here >>]] It is important to download elevation data before using this function, more info [[manual:faq:how_to_add_map_shading#where_to_get_them|here >>]]
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 ==== Map color mode ==== ==== Map color mode ====
 Enables adjusting colors of active map: Enables adjusting colors of active map:
-  * **Night mode** - inverts colors of displayed map:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_25.gif?nolink |}} It is possible to change map color automatically (based on daily time).+  * **Night mode** - inverts colors of the displayed map:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:settings_25.gif?nolink |}} It is possible to change map color automatically (based on daily time).
   * **Low contrast** - decreases the contrast of displayed maps   * **Low contrast** - decreases the contrast of displayed maps
   * **High contrast** - increases the contrast of displayed maps   * **High contrast** - increases the contrast of displayed maps
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