User Tools

Site Tools


manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision
Previous revision
manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards [2022/08/10 17:28] mstupkamanual:user_guide:tools:dashboards [2024/01/18 16:23] (current) – [Position] mstupka
Line 4: Line 4:
 <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap> <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
  
-===== About =====+==== About ====
  
-The dashboard is a unique solution for **displaying additional information (digits and charts) above the map**. It is useful for sports trackinggeocachingnavigationetcThe layer is touch-insensitive but it can contain some action buttons too - e.g. track recording controls.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash.png?nolink |}}\\ +The dashboard **displays additional information (digits and charts) on the map screen**, under or above the map screen - speeddistanceelevation gain, heart rate... In general, the layer is touch-insensitive but it can contain some action buttons too - e.g. track recording controls. 
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash16.jpg?nolink |}}
 There are several **pre-set dashboards** for direct use. All of them can be **modified**, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** new dashboards from scratch. There are several **pre-set dashboards** for direct use. All of them can be **modified**, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** new dashboards from scratch.
-===== Selection =====+===== Selecting a dashboard =====
    
-  * //Menu > All features > Tools > Dashboard//\\  +  * //Menu > All features > Tools > Dashboard//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash01.jpg?nolink |}} 
-  * tap a dashboard to **activate it above the map** (or tap again to deactivate) +  * 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:user_guide:tools:dash02.jpg?nolink |}} 
-===== Quick activation =====+==== Quick activation ====
 You can de/activate a dashboard from the selection panel but it is too deep in the menu. You can do so much faster. You can de/activate a dashboard from the selection panel but it is too deep in the menu. You can do so much faster.
-  * add the **dashboard toggle button** to a [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]] for fast switch on/off.\\ +  * add the **dashboard toggle button** to a [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]] for fast switch on/off.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash03.jpg?nolink |}}\\ <WRAP center round tip> 
 +**Long-press** the toggle button to display the **selection of available dashboards**. 
 +</WRAP>
  
-===== Settings ===== 
- 
-Changes of settings, renaming, deleting and other edits are done in the **Dashboard editor** 
-  * //Menu > More functions > Dashboard editor// 
-  * **select** a dashboard to edit 
-  * go to topbar {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} menu > **Settings**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash4.png?nolink |}} 
-==== Options to set ==== 
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash5.png?nolink |}} 
-  * Name and version, description and author - all editable 
-  * **Close by button "back"** - check this if you want to close the dashboard by the HW "back" button of your device. Otherwise, the dashboard can be preserved in ON position for the next launch of Locus Map  
-  * **Resize by top panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with top panel- it will be resized by it 
-  * **Resize by the bottom panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with bottom panel- it will be resized by it 
  
 ===== Creating a new dashboard ===== ===== Creating a new dashboard =====
  
-  * open **Dashboard editor** and select option **New dashboard**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash7.png?nolink |}}+  * open **Dashboard editor** and tap **+**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash04.jpg?nolink |}}
   * insert **name** of the new dashboard   * insert **name** of the new dashboard
-  * a basic **grid of editable fields** appears:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash2.png?nolink |}} +  * a basic **grid of editable cells** appears:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash05.jpg?nolink |}} 
-  * each field can contain **plain text or a function output** - speeddistanceelevation etc.+  * each cell can contain **text label, function output, chartor a track recording control**
 ==== Adding content === ==== Adding content ===
  
-Tap a field to add its content. **Select source** box offers two tabs of functions+Tap a cell to add content to it. **Select source** box offers two tabs of items
-  * **Basic items**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash8.png?nolink |}} +  * **Features**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash06.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The screenshot displays only the upper part of the scroll, there are much more parameters. 
-  * **Various**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash9.png?nolink |}} +  * **Controls, charts**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash07.jpg?nolink |}} 
-When you select an item, it appears in the selected field+When you select an item, it appears in the selected cell. 
-==== Tools ==== + 
-To change the style of the item, add fields or delete them, tap the active field. A toolbox opens:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash10.png?nolink |}} +<WRAP center round important> 
-  * **Add new item** - adds a new item field on the left, right, above or below the selected item +**Some features' values are displayed only when the features are active and running - e.g. track recording or navigation.** 
-  * **Work with items**: +</WRAP> 
-    * **change item** - displays selection of function outputs to replace the current one +==== Formatting ==== 
-    * **edit item** - settings of visibility of texts, icons, units, text appearance, icon appearance and positioning, text and unit align, background color, shape, size, padding, margin of the item. All can be checked on the item real-time preview +To change the **style** of the cell**add** cells or **delete** them, tap the active cell. A toolbox opens:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash08.jpg?nolink |}} 
-    * **copy style&paste style** - useful when cloning items, especially when editing already existing theme +  * **Add new cell** - adds a new cell on the left, right, above or below the selected cell 
-    * **delete item** - deletes the field and its content - its space is taken by surrounding items +  * **Cell options**: 
-  * **Work with rows**{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash3.png?nolink |}} +    * **Change source** - displays selection of function outputs to replace the current one 
-    * **edit row** - sets whole row background color, shape, and size +    * **Edit** - here you can set texts, icons, units, their design and positioning, background color, shape, size, padding, and margin of the cell. All can be checked in a preview. 
-    * **copy&paste style** - useful when cloning whole rows, especially when editing already existing theme +    * **Copy style/Paste style** - useful when cloning cells, especially when editing an already existing dashboard 
-    * **delete row** - deletes all fields and their contents - their space is taken by rows above or below +    * **Delete** - deletes the cell surrounding cells take its space 
-  * **topbar** +  * **Rows options** 
-    * **settings** - edit dashboard name, description and other dashboard details +    * **Edit row** - sets the background color, shape, and size of the whole row of cells 
-    * **save as...** - insert a new name or overwrite already existing theme +    * **Copy style/Paste style** - useful when cloning whole rows, especially when editing an already existing dashboard 
-    * **delete** - deletes the dashboard+    * **Delete row** - deletes the row of cells - their space is taken by rows above or below
  
 <WRAP round tip > <WRAP round tip >
-Fields can be drag-dropped to change position.+To move a cell, long-press, and drag it/drop it to the desired position.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
  
 ===== Using an existing dashboard as a template ===== ===== Using an existing dashboard as a template =====
-It is not always necessary to create a new dashboard from scratch. You can **edit an already existing one and use it as a template**.+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 are already done. Just select a dashboard that suits your needs the best from offered themes and select **Edit** from its menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash09.jpg?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +Then you can edit it, overwrite it and/or select **Save as...** to create a new one.  
 +===== Position ===== 
 + 
 +The dashboard can be placed in various positions on the app screen. Tap **edit** in the dashboard action menu > topbar ... menu > Settings > Position:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash15.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **Whole screen overlay** - the dashboard covers the whole main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash10.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **Bottom screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash11.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **Top screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash12.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **Inserted at the bottom** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash13.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **Inserted at the top** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash14.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +  * **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.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash3.gif?nolink |}}
  
-The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting is already done. Just select a dashboard that suits your needs the best from offered themes:\\  {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash2.gif?nolink |}}+===== Other settings =====
  
-Then you can edit itoverwrite it and/or select **Save as...** to create a new theme+  * You can change the **name** and version**description** and author 
 +  * **Close by the button "back"** - check this if you want to close the dashboard by the HW "back" button of your deviceOtherwise, the dashboard can be kept active for the next launch of Locus Map  
 +  * **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" position is active) 
 +  * **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" position is active)
manual/user_guide/tools/dashboards.1660145299.txt.gz · Last modified: 2022/08/10 17:28 by mstupka