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   * **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>+<wrap tip>ActuallyLocus Map can transform a previously recorded track into a route and navigate along it.</wrap>
 ===== Tracks & routes on map ===== ===== Tracks & routes on map =====
 ==== Activating one by one ==== ==== Activating one by one ====
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 ==== Deactivating ==== ==== Deactivating ====
-To hide track/routes from the map screen, **revert the procedures described above**. Plus there are a few more options:+To hide tracks/routes from the map screen, **revert the procedures described above**. Plusthere 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.jpg?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 |}}   * **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 |}}
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 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 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 |}}+When you **tap a track on the map**, the detail panel slides up from the bottom:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks6.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +Tapping the track name (1) minimizes/maximizes the detail panel:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks86.gif?nolink |}} 
 +==== Track media ==== 
 +You can display **photos and videos** that you took while recording your trip on the track detail panel:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks90.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +This is **optional and needs to be activated in settings**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks91.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +Tapping a photo opens it in **detail**. Each photo can be **shared** via your favourite services or **opened in the phone gallery** for further processing:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks92.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Statistics ==== ==== Statistics ====
-The upper part contains the track name (1), date of creation (2), and basic stats of the track/route (3). Tapping the track name minimizes/maximizes the detail panel:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks86.gif?nolink |}}\\ Tapping the arrow button on the right **maximizes the stats screen**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks7.gif?nolink |}}+The upper part of the track detail panel contains the track name (1), date of creation (2), and basic stats of the track/route (3). Tapping the arrow button on the right **maximizes the stats screen**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks7.gif?nolink |}}
 ==== Elevation chart ==== ==== Elevation chart ====
-The elevation chart (4) displays the **position of the tapped trackpoint**. Maximizing button unfolds the chart to the more **detailed version**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks10.png?nolink |}}\\ The trackpoint is highlighted there too, including related **graph values** (here with elevation and slope %).+The elevation chart (4) displays the **position of the tapped trackpoint**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks87.jpg?nolink |}} You can **set the parameters** displayed on the chart axes - the **X axis** can display **time and distance**, and the **two Y axes** can display up to **9 parameters**, including altitude, slope angle, speed, pace, and data from connected sensors:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks7.jpg?nolink |}} 
  
-The bottom toolbar: +The maximizing button unfolds an array of charts depicting **all available parameters**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks93.jpg?nolink |}}\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks10.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The selected trackpoint is highlighted there too, displaying related values on the charts. You can **zoom the charts horizontally** and shift the finger across them to show the exact values at selected locations:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks88.gif?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 +The topbar menu for the chart section offers options to display all available charts or display/hide waypoints and zooming buttons:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks89.jpg?nolink |}}
-  {{: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** +
-  * **+/-** **zoom** the chart in/out+
  
 **More details emerge when you slide the track detail panel further up:** **More details emerge when you slide the track detail panel further up:**
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 <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium Gold]]**</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 |}}+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.jpg?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.jpg?nolink |}}\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks13a.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Waypoints ==== ==== Waypoints ====
-The main waypoints along the route are displayed as icons:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks37.png?nolink |}}\\ To display a list of all of them including navigation waypoints, maximize the box with the arrow button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks38.png?nolink |}}\\ Each waypoint can be edited or deleted ({{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}}menu). To add more waypoints, copy or move them, tap the red **+** button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks39.png?nolink |}}+The main waypoints along the route are displayed as icons:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks37.jpg?nolink |}}\\ To display a list of all of them including navigation waypoints, maximize the box with the arrow button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks38.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Each waypoint can be edited or deleted ({{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}}menu). To add more waypoints, copy or move them, tap the red **+** button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks39.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Best interval ==== ==== 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 |}} +When the track is recorded and contains time data, here you can see the best interval on the track:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks40.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Maximizing the box shows all intervals along the track. The track length can be set in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks41.jpg?nolink |}} 
 ==== Details ==== ==== 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]]**.  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]]**. 
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   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - menu of other tools   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - menu of other tools
 ==== Trackpoint detail ==== ==== Trackpoint detail ====
-Each track or route consists of trackor 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 firstthe panel is slid up only partially, showing the **distance** to the trackpoint and its **elevation**. The distance is the sum of the distance to the closest point on the track and the distance along the track to the selected trackpoint. Further sliding up shows full detail:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks42.jpg?nolink |}}
   * **Track** - name and folder, arrow buttons to **move among other track points** 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**   * **Statistics** - distance, time and elevation gain to the **start** of the track and to its **end**
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   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_weather_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - local weather forecast   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_weather_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - local weather forecast
 ==== Navigation/guidance ==== ==== Navigation/guidance ====
-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 |}}+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.jpg?nolink |}}
  
  
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 Another bottom bar menu offers track/route sharing options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:tracks44.jpg?nolink |}} 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 |}}   * **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 |}}\\ + 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 clicking 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 |}}\\ 
  
 <WRAP center round tip> <WRAP center round tip>
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   * **Export** - opens the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:export|export center]] where you can select the **file format** or an **external service** for export   * **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>   * **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.+**Reverse the route only for off-road use!** Navigation commands on a reversed route don't reflect the traffic situation accurately.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
   * **Hide** - removes the track/route from the map screen   * **Hide** - removes the track/route from the map screen
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     * **tap the track** on the place from which you want to define the span     * **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**.     * 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:\\   +    * **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.jpg?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 |}}+{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trkanal06.jpg?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.jpg?nolink |}}
   * **Weather** - local weather forecast   * **Weather** - local weather forecast
   * **Compute area** - calculates the area covered by the track/route   * **Compute area** - calculates the area covered by the track/route
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