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--- manual:user_guide:tracks:about [2021/06/17 15:34] – mstupka
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 {{ :manual:user_guide:ic_track_info_alt.png?nolink|}}====== About Tracks & Routes======
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 ===== What is the difference between a route and a track? =====
-**Tracks** act like breadcrumb trails, allowing you to see where you or another individual traveled in the past. Tracks contain track points, not waypoints or points of interest. They provide a record of where you have been and when to later determine your path and speed.
+  * **Tracks** act like breadcrumb trails, allowing you to see where you or another individual traveled in the past. Tracks contain track points, not waypoints or points of interest. They provide a record of where you have been and when to later determine your path and speed.
 Locus Map can **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|record tracks]]** and **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:import|import already recorded tracks]]** from other sources.
-**Routes** are generally made up of a series of significant points along your path. Locus Map will tell you the bearing and distance to the next point in sequence as you navigate along your route.  Each point is usually named (in fact, a route is usually just a sequence of waypoints). **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Routes can be planned]]** directly in Locus Map point by point or Locus Map can calculate it for you.
+  * **Routes** are generally made up of a series of significant points along your path. Locus Map will tell you the bearing and distance to the next point in sequence as you navigate along your route.  Each point is usually named (in fact, a route is usually just a sequence of waypoints). **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Routes can be planned]]** directly in Locus Map point by point or Locus Map can calculate it for you.
 <wrap tip>Actually Locus Map can transform a previously recorded track into a route and navigate along it.</wrap>
 ===== Tracks & routes on map =====
 ==== Activating one by one ====
-  * open **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Track&routes manager]]** > (group of folders) > folder
+  * open a folder containing tracks or routes in the **[[manual:user_guide:my_library|Library]]**
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_hide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} next to the track(s) you want to display on the map. It changes into {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and highlights:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks32.png?nolink |}}. All highlighted tracks are displayed on the map.
+  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_hide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} next to the track(s) you want to display on the map. It changes into {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and highlights:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks32.jpg }}. All highlighted tracks are displayed on the map.
+==== Activating from a track detail ====
+When you have a track detail in the Library open, tap the **eye** button in the top right corner:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks64.jpg }}
+==== Activating the whole folder ====
+  * tap the **eye** button next to the folder title and select **display all**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks34.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * to **deactivate** all tracks in the folder, select **hide all**
-==== Activating in a batch ====
+==== Deactivating ====
-  * open **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Track&routes manager]]** > (group of folders) > folder
+To hide track/routes from the map screen, **revert the procedures described above**. Plus there are a few more options:
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom bar and select from the options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks33.png?nolink |}}
+  * **to hide a single track**, tap it on the map and select **hide** from the bottom menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks35.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **to hide all tracks/routes**, tap the **broom** button in the [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|map content panel]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks36.jpg?nolink |}}
-==== Activating whole folder ====
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-  * tap the **folder icon**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks34.png?nolink |}}
+If you have many tracks or routes displayed on the map screen and you want to hide all of them but one, go to the detail screen of the track > bottom bar menu > tools > tap **Hide all others**. [[manual:user_guide:tracks:about#tools|More info >>]]
-  * to **deactivate** all tracks in the folder, tap the icon **again**
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-==== Deactivating ====
-To hide track/routes from the map screen, revert the procedures described above. Plus there are a few more options:
-  * **to hide a single track**, tap it on the map and select **hide** from the bottom menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks35.png?nolink |}}
-  * **to hide all tracks/routes**, tap **deselect all** in the track manager topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks36.png?nolink |}}
 ===== Track&route detail panel =====
+When you **tap on a track/route in My Library folder**, the detail panel emerges. The upper part is filled with a map preview of the track. Tapping the centering button opens the map screen with the track aligned in the center:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks51.gif?nolink |}}
 When you **tap a track on the map**, the detail panel slides up from the bottom:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks6.png?nolink |}}
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 The bottom toolbar:
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_chart_type_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **graph settings** - here you can set X-axis parameter (distance/time) and two parameters for the Y-axis (altitude, slope, speed, heart rate and cadence  - if appropriate sensors are connected)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks7.png?nolink |}}
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_chart_type_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **graph settings** - here you can set the X-axis parameter (distance/time) and two parameters for the Y-axis (altitude, slope, speed, heart rate, and cadence  - if appropriate sensors are connected)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks7.png?nolink |}}
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_chart_whole_alt.png?nolink&30|}} returns the **whole graph** into the box when it is zoomed out
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_offset_alt.png?nolink&30|}} if you tap on the chart once more, this **shows the trackpoint on the map**
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 **More details emerge when you slide the track detail panel further up:**
 ==== Way types and surfaces ====
-<wrap info>This feature is available only to Premium Gold subscribers</wrap>
+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium Gold]]**</wrap>
 The way types and surfaces along the route are displayed only if the route is planned in the Locus Map route planner using [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:settings#router:|LoRouter]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks12.png?nolink |}}\\ When you tap the way type or surface graph the description is shown. {{:manual:user_guide:ic_question_alt.png?nolink&30|}} shows the way types/surfaces along the route in %:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks13.png?nolink |}}
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 ==== Best interval ====
 When the track is recorded and contains time data, here you can see the best interval on the track:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks40.png?nolink |}}\\ Maximizing the box shows all intervals along the track. The track length can be set in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks41.png?nolink |}}
+==== Details ====
+The lowest part of the panel displays the track/route details: its **activity**, **line style** and **folder** in which the track is stored:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks85.jpg?nolink |}}\\ All of it can be **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:about#editing_info|edited]]**.
 ==== Toolbar ====
 The toolbar at the bottom of the track detail panel offers a wide range of tools divided into categories:
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   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_share_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - sharing methods
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - editing info and style
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - more tools:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks43.png?nolink |}}
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - menu of other tools
 ==== Trackpoint detail ====
-Each track or route consists of track- or route-points. Tapping the icon in the corner opens the detail screen with information about the particular point:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks8.gif?nolink |}}\\ At first the panel is slid up only partially, showing the **distance** to the trackpoint and its **elevation**. The distance is a combination of the distance to the closest point of the track and then along the track to the selected trackpoint. Further sliding up shows full detail:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks42.png?nolink |}}
+Each track or route consists of track- or route points. Tapping the icon in the corner opens the detail screen with information about the particular point:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks8.gif?nolink |}}\\ At first the panel is slid up only partially, showing the **distance** to the trackpoint and its **elevation**. The distance is a combination of the distance to the closest point of the track and then along the track to the selected trackpoint. Further sliding up shows full detail:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks42.png?nolink |}}
-  * **Track** - name and folder, arrow buttons to **move among other trackpoints** along the track
+  * **Track** - name and folder, arrow buttons to **move among other track points** along the track
   * **Statistics** - distance, time and elevation gain to the **start** of the track and to its **end**
-  * **Location** - GPS coords, actual speed, azimuth of the device, GPS accuracy and date of creation
+  * **Location** - GPS coords, actual speed, azimuth of the device, GPS accuracy, and date of creation
 === Trackpoint toolbar ===
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   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_addons_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - opens tools of related add-ons (e.g. nearest geocaches)
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_share_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - options of sharing the track point
-==== Sharing ====
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_weather_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - local weather forecast
-==== Editing info ====
+==== Navigation/guidance ====
-==== More tools ====
+Tapping the button opens a selection dialog where you can start **[[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:along-route|navigation]]** or **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_along_a_route|guidance]]** along the route.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks57.gif?nolink |}}
-...to be continued...
+==== Sharing ====
+Another bottom bar menu offers track/route sharing options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks44.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Share by link** - the app generates a link that you can send to your friends via a favorite app or service:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks54.jpg?nolink |}}
+ Anyone with the link can display the route. When opened in a browser, the route is displayed on **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Map Web Planner]]**. When clicked on a phone or tablet with Locus Map installed, the route is displayed in the app's route planner. Shared route is marked both in its detail and in the folder:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks55.jpg?nolink |}}\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks56.jpg?nolink |}}\\
-==== Track/route analyzer ====
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-When you need to know **statistics and charts of a particular part of the track or route**, open the track in this tool. It's available in the **tool menu**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal01.gif?nolink |}}\\
+When you edit the route later in the app, the **change is synced with the cloud even if you don't have [[manual:user_guide:premium|Premium Gold]]!** If you want to stop sharing the route, tap **Change to private** in the sharing dialog.
-  * **tap the track** on the place from which you want to define the span
+</WRAP>
-  * tap the **other point of the span**. You can repeat this step and **change the span definition**.
+  * **Share as GPX** - Locus Map offers other available apps through which you can send your track/route quickly as a GPX file:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks63.jpg |}} **Open** offers apps that can import the GPX and display it ([[https://connect.garmin.com/|Garmin Connect]], [[https://www.mapy.cz|Mapy.cz]]...). **Share** sends the GPX file as an attachment.
-  * **check the general stats and elevation chart** in the bottom bar\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal02.gif?nolink |}}\\ When you want to see **detailed statistics and charts**, confirm your selection:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal05.png?nolink |}}\\ The selected track part is displayed in a **new detail window** with info, stats and chart tabs:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal03.gif?nolink |}}\\ To **share the track part**, select an option from the //Share// menu:\\
+  * **Image & stats** - Locus Map generates an "Instagram" picture containing the elevation chart and basic stats, with three options for the background - a map with the track,\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks58.jpg?nolink |}}\\ an activity-related image\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks59.jpg?nolink |}}\\ and a custom background:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks60.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The chart and stats can be hidden:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks61.jpg?nolink |}}\\ After generating the image, tap the sharing button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks62.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The picture can be shared via any available app on your phone.
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal06.png?nolink |}}\\ To **make a copy** of the track part, to **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:export|export]]** it, **compute the area** covered by it or calculate its **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#check_route_stats_and_travel_time|estimated travel time]]**, select from the tool menu:
+  * **Track overview** - Locus Map generates a hi-res JPG with the track map, elevation chart and detailed statistics. This can be shared via any available app on your phone.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks45.jpg?nolink |}}
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal04.gif?nolink |}}
+==== Editing info ====
+Here you can edit the **name, description, activity type, folder** and the **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management#track_route_style|line style]]** of the track/route:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks46.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Menu of other options ====
+{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks43.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Re-route** - opens the track/route in the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|route planner]] for **re-planning**
+  * **Edit track** - opens the track/route in the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:editing|track editor]] for **repairs or detailed editing**
+  * **Export** - opens the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:export|export center]] where you can select the **file format** or an **external service** for export
+  * **Make a copy** - creates a copy of the track/route. You can rename the copy, select a folder, reverse its direction, or add navigation prompts:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks48.jpg?nolink |}}\\ <WRAP center round important>
+**Reverse the route only for offroad use!** Navigation commands on a reversed route don't reflect the traffic situation accurately.
+</WRAP>
+  * **Hide** - removes the track/route from the map screen
+  * **Delete** - removes the track/route from the app - **this is irreversible!**
+==== Tools ====
+The second level of the menu contains more advanced options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks49.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Hide all others** - only available when the track/route is visible on the map. Hides all other tracks but this one.
+  * **Update elevation** - <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap> - adds or updates elevation data of the track/route for elevation gain and chart
+  * **Analyzer** - useful when you need to know **statistics and charts of a particular part of the track or route**:
+    * **tap the track** on the place from which you want to define the span
+    * tap the **other point of the span**. You can repeat this step and **change the span definition**.
+    * **check the general stats and elevation chart** in the bottom bar\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal02.gif?nolink |}}\\ When you want to see **detailed statistics and charts**, confirm your selection:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal05.png?nolink |}}\\ The selected track part is displayed in a **new detail window** with info, stats and chart tabs:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal03.gif?nolink |}}\\ To **share the track part**, select an option from the //Share// menu:\\
+{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal06.png?nolink |}}\\ To **make a copy** of the track part, to **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:export|export]]** it, **compute the area** covered by it or calculate its **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#check_route_stats_and_travel_time|estimated travel time]]**, select from the tool menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal04.gif?nolink |}}
+  * **Weather** - local weather forecast
+  * **Compute area** - calculates the area covered by the track/route
+  * **Estimated travel time** - calculates the route time according to the selected activity. [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning#check_route_stats_and_travel_time|More here >>]]
+  * **Itinerary** - list of waypoints along the route, sorted by the distance from the start:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks50.jpg?nolink |}}\\ To display a particular waypoint on the map, **tap it**.

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