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--- manual:advanced:customization:config [2026/05/27 16:57] – mstupka
+++ manual:advanced:customization:config [2026/09/01 15:25] (current) – [Units] mstupka
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- ====== Custom settings ======
+====== Custom settings ======
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 When enabled, it is possible to zoom the map by a scrolling controller (e.g. mouse when running on a PC)
-In this section, also **KEY-CODEs** for various events can be configured: **Screen on/off, GPS on/off, Map centering on/off, Map rotation on/off, Map zoom in/out** and **Screen lock toggle**.
+In this section, the **keys** for various events can also be configured: **Screen on/off, GPS on/off, Map centering on/off, Map rotation on/off, Map zoom in/out** and **Screen lock toggle** - press a hardware button to map it for each action comfortably.
 === Compass orientation offset ===
-<WRAP center round todo 60%>
+Define a degree offset to apply to the raw hardware compass reading to correct possible misalignment.
-todo box
+=== Compass sensor filter strength ===
-</WRAP>
+Adjust the smoothing factr for the hardware compass sensor (1 = no smoothing, 50 = max smoothing, 10 = default)
 ==== Tools ====
 === GPS auto-off ===
-A system for turning the GPS off automatically to save battery consumption, e.g., during long-distance hikes. \\ {{ :manual:advanced:customization:expert02.jpg?nolink |}}
+A system for turning the GPS off automatically to save battery consumption, e.g., during long-distance hikes.\\ {{ :manual:advanced:customization:expert02.jpg?nolink |}}
   * **GPS update interval**  - sets the time interval of GPS switching on and locating the device. Values of more than 60 seconds save battery life.
   * **Min accuracy**  - sets the minimum GPS locating accuracy to keep GPS on. When the accuracy is lower due to too few detectable satellites, the GPS turns off.
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 This option is **not available/reliable on devices running OS Android 12+** due to the system restrictions of certain automatic actions running in the background.
 </WRAP>
 === Notify of disabled GPS ===
 When turned on, the app notifies when the system's GPS is switched off.
+=== Keep GPS alive by toast ===
+A "hack" attempting to keep GPS and the app running in the background despite the system battery optimization. Only partly functional.
+=== Separate NMEA records ===
+When turned on, the app saves each day's NMEA data as a separate incremented file instead of one continuous file.
+=== Cursor speed without GPS ===
+Useful for the app testing - simulated speed in m/s is applied to the map cursor when GPS is off.  0 = disabled.
+=== Sound notification max length ===
+Here you can set a maximum duration for sound and song notifications (default: 5s. 0s = unlimited)
+=== Compass respects sensor settings ===
+When enabled, compass orientation is controlled by Settings > Compass. When disabled, the internal device orientation sensor is always used.
+=== Keep screen on after gesture wake ===
+When the screen is turned on by a proximity gesture, disable the automatic turn off if the timer is idle.
 === Enable online search (old) ===
-Adds the obsolete online search based on the Google Places service to the offer of search methods.
+Adds the obsolete online search based on Google Places and other 3-rd party services to the offer of search methods.
-=== Record sensors data ===
+=== Record sensor data ===
 When enabled, all the phone sensors' data are recorded in a file in the Locus/data/sensors directory.
 ==== Units ====
 === Coordinates, high precision ===
 Adds two decimal places to the coordinate values. Useful when a sub-meter external GNSS unit is connected.
-=== Altitude, high precision ===
+=== High precision mode ===
-Adds two decimal places to the altitude values. Useful when a sub-meter external GNSS unit is connected.
+Adds two decimal places to the altitude, angle, distance and gradient values.
-=== Angle, high precision ===
+==== Bugfixes ====
-Adds two decimal places to the angle and gradient values.
+=== Limit geodetic line detail ===
+Reduces computation o very long geodetic lines to prevent rare crashes on some devices.
 ==== Tweaks ====
 === Hardware acceleration ===
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 When switched off, only an email login to Locus Store or Live Tracking is possible. Recommended when MicroG service is used. Deactivating results in logging you out of your Locus account.
 === Set a custom camera app ===
-Enables the use of any installed custom camera app for use within Locus Map. Just insert its package name.
+Enables the use of any installed custom camera app for use within Locus Map. Just insert its package name. You can find it in the URL of the Google Play page of the app:\\ {{:manual:advanced:customization:expert03.jpg?nolink |}}\\
 === Set a translation app ===
 Select from the system chooser or installed translation apps.
-==== Development ====
-These options are for development only and are considered risky for ordinary app usage.
-=== Log to file ===
-App records all its processes into logs in the Locus/logs directory.
-=== Draw map tile bounds ===
-Displays map tile bounds, including related information above the map.
-=== WakeLock when GPS on ===
-Keeps partial wakelock enabled while using GPS.

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