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- | * <wrap info>This feature is available in Locus Map Pro only.</ | + | <wrap info>Available |
- | ===== About ===== | + | |
- | {{ : | + | |
- | There are several **pre-installed dashboards** available in Locus Map, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** own dashboards. | + | ==== About ==== |
- | ===== Instructions of Use ===== | + | |
- | * <wrap box>Menu > More > Dashboard</ | + | |
- | * **first start** - requires installing default themes | + | |
- | * **theme selection window** - select from ready-made themes. All themes are editable in the **dashboard editor** (see below). | + | |
- | <WRAP tip round>It is strongly recommended to insert the dashboard button to the [[manual: | + | |
- | * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Map - control& | + | |
- | * **short tap** - switches selected dashboard on/off | + | |
- | * **long tap** - offers dashboard selection | + | |
- | ===== Dashboard Editor | + | The dashboard **displays additional information (digits and charts) on the map screen**, under or above the map screen - speed, distance, elevation gain, heart rate... In general, the layer is touch-insensitive but it can contain some action buttons too - e.g. track recording controls. |
- | If you are not content with the ready-made dashboard offer you can create one precisely according to your needs. | + | {{ : |
- | * <wrap box>Menu > More > Dashboard | + | There are several **pre-set dashboards** for direct use. All of them can be **modified**, |
- | * select from following: | + | ===== Selecting a dashboard |
- | * start creating | + | |
- | * use an **existing dashboard as a template** that you can either edit or save as a new theme | + | * //Menu > All features > Tools > Dashboard//\\ {{ : |
+ | * tap a dashboard to **activate it above the map** (or tap again to deactivate). The last used dashboards are on top of the list.\\ {{ :manual: | ||
+ | ==== Quick activation ==== | ||
+ | You can de/ | ||
+ | * add the **dashboard | ||
+ | **Long-press** the toggle button to display the **selection of available dashboards**. | ||
+ | </ | ||
- | ==== Creating a new dashboard from a scratch ==== | ||
- | * {{ : | ||
- | * a basic **grid of editable fields** appears - layout of rows and columns (can be modified later) | ||
- | * each field can contain some **data** - plain text or a function output - speed, distance, elevation etc. | ||
- | * tap a field to add an **item** - **Select source** window appears | ||
- | === Select source === | ||
- | The window offers two tabs of functions: | + | ===== Creating a new dashboard ===== |
- | * **Basic items** - select empty item, text label or one of many Locus Map functions | + | |
- | * **Various items** - contain track recording | + | * open **Dashboard editor** and tap **+**:\\ {{ : |
- | - select an item, it appears in the selected | + | * insert |
- | === Tools === | + | * a basic **grid of editable cells** appears:\\ {{ : |
- | * **Add new item** - adds a new item field on the left, right, above or below the selected | + | * each cell can contain |
- | * **Work with items**: | + | ==== Adding content === |
- | * //change item// | + | |
- | * //edit item// | + | Tap a cell to add content to it. **Select source** box offers two tabs of items: |
- | * //copy style& | + | * **Features**: |
- | * //delete item// | + | * **Controls, |
- | * {{ : | + | When you select an item, it appears in the selected |
- | * // | + | |
- | * // | + | <WRAP center round important> |
- | * // | + | **Some features' |
- | * **topbar** | + | </ |
- | * // | + | ==== Formatting ==== |
- | * //save as...// - insert a new name or overwrite already existing theme | + | To change the **style** of the cell, **add** cells or **delete** them, tap the active cell. A toolbox opens:\\ {{ : |
- | * //delete// - deletes the dashboard | + | * **Add new cell** - adds a new cell on the left, right, above or below the selected |
+ | * **Cell options**: | ||
+ | * **Change source** | ||
+ | * **Edit** | ||
+ | * **Copy | ||
+ | * **Delete** | ||
+ | * **Rows options** | ||
+ | * **Edit | ||
+ | * **Copy | ||
+ | * **Delete | ||
<WRAP round tip > | <WRAP round tip > | ||
- | Fields can be drag-dropped | + | To move a cell, long-press, and drag it/drop it to the desired |
</ | </ | ||
- | ==== Using an existing dashboard as a template ==== | + | ===== Using an existing dashboard as a template ===== |
- | The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting | + | You don't have to create a completely new dashboard from scratch. You can **edit an already existing one and use it as a template**. |
+ | |||
+ | The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting | ||
+ | |||
+ | Then you can edit it, overwrite it and/or select | ||
+ | ===== Position ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | The dashboard can be placed in various positions on the app screen. Tap **edit** in the dashboard action menu > topbar ... menu > Settings > Position:\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Whole screen overlay** - the dashboard covers the whole main screen\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Bottom screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Top screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Inserted at the bottom** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Inserted at the top** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen\\ {{ : | ||
+ | * **Detached screen** - the dashboard is displayed outside the main app as an individual screen. It's beneficial for OLED phone screens as it saves the battery.\\ {{ : | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Other settings ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | * You can change the **name** and version, **description** and author | ||
+ | * **Close by the button " | ||
+ | * **Resize by top panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with the top panel (available only when the "whole screen overlay" | ||
+ | * **Resize by the bottom panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with the bottom panel (available only when the "whole screen overlay" |