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--- manual:user_guide:tracks:export [2020/02/04 16:15] – [Supported online services] mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:tracks:export [2025/09/19 12:17] (current) – [2. Set it up] mstupka
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-====== Tracks export ======
+====== Export of Tracks and Routes ======
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 ===== What is export for? =====
-**Tracks and routes are exported** to another mobile, to a desktop application or web service **for further processing - displaying in a different environment, background, for editing** etc.
+Tracks and routes are exported to another device, to a desktop application or web service for further processing - **displaying in a different environment, navigation, for editing**, etc.
-===== How to export tracks or routes? =====
+===== 1. Select what to export =====
+==== Single track/route ====
-  * **single track/route export** - <wrap box>Tracks manager > folder > track detail window > edit tool menu > </wrap>{{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}}export\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack02.png?nolink |}}
+  * Tap it **on the map** or in **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|My Library]] > folder**
-  * **multiple tracks/routes export** - <wrap box>Track manager > folder > tools button > check tracks to export >  </wrap>{{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}}export\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack03.png?nolink |}}\\ <WRAP center round tip>
+  * Open {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&20|}}menu in the detail panel > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **export**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack02.jpg?nolink |}}
-This way each track/route is exported in an individual file. If you want **all tracks/routes together in one file**, use **[[manual:user_guide:functions:share#share_map_content|Share map content]]** feature instead.
-</WRAP>
+==== Multiple tracks/routes selection ====
+  * Open **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management#bulk_operations|My Library]] > folder > topbar menu > select**
+  * **check** tracks/routes for export > tool menu > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **export**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack03.gif?nolink |}}
+==== Folder with tracks/routes ====
-  * **tracks/routes folder export** - <wrap box>Track manager > folder > action menu > </wrap> {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}}export\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack04.png?nolink |}}
+  * Open **[[manual:user_guide:my_library|My Library]]**
+  * **Open** the folder you want to export > topbar menu > **[[manual:user_guide:my_library#folder_tools|folder tools]]**
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **export**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack04.jpg?nolink |}}
+===== 2. Set it up =====
+  * **Export type** - indicates the selected format or service. Tap it to open the selection of other formats and services:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack.gif?nolink |}}
+  * **Export title** - date/time stamp of creating the track is the default. You can change it as you need.
+  * **Export path** - defines the path where the exported file will be saved. Either it is pre-set or you can change it - select among the device storage, Dropbox, <del>Google Drive</del>, or OneDrive. <wrap alert>**Since September 2025, Locus Map has not supported Google Drive as it was denied full access to the service.**</wrap>
+  * **Parameters** - change according to selected export format (see further)
-===== Export settings =====
+===== 3. Export =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack.png?nolink |}}
+Tap the EXPORT button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:exporttrack05.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Export type** - indicates selected format of exported file or external service into which the track is exported. <wrap tip>Tap to change the export format or select a web service (Strava, Runkeeper, GPSies...)</wrap>.
-  * **Export name** - date/time stamp of creating the track is default. It can be rewritten.  *
-  * **Export path** - defines the path where the exported file will be saved. Either it is pre-set or it is possible to change it. You can select among local memory, Dropbox or Google Drive (both apps must be installed first).
-  * **Parameters** - change according to selected export format
 ==== Supported export formats ====
     * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_gpx_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**GPX** - [[http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp|GPS eXchange format]] is an XML based text format used for handling points, single tracks, multiple tracks and routes. Locus fully supports all valid tags. More detailed description of GPX format is available on this [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS_eXchange_Format|Wikipedia page]].
       * //Export only visible// - the checkbox is active only when exporting a whole folder with tracks. Checking it exports only tracks actually visible on the map
-      *// Share exported data// - enables to share the export file in Dropbox or other service available in your device
+      *// Share exported data// - enables you to share the export file in Dropbox or another service available on your device
-      * //Insert a formatted description// - creates a HTML table with the file description - it is not recommended if re-import or further GPX editing is planned
+      * //Incl. description and attachments// - adds icons, generated descriptions, photos and other attachments and exports them into a detached subfolder
-      * //Export as route// - TRK tags in the file will be replaced by RTE tags so that the file can be used as route for navigation
+      * //Track to route// - TRK tags in the file will be replaced by RTE tags so that the file can be used as a route for navigation in external devices
+      * //Inlude navigation commands// - exported file contains turn-by-turn voice navigation commands
       * //GPX version// - optional setting for experienced GPS device users
     * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_kml_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**KML/KMZ** - [[https://developers.google.com/kml/documentation/|Keyhole Markup Language]] is XML based plain text format with really wide range of usage. Since the version 2.2 KML format is standardized by OGC so it is used by many web/desktop/mobile applications as well as Locus Map. It is usable for export of both points and tracks including multiple tracks.
-      * parameters identical to GPX export except the option to turn tracks into routes, plus following:
+      * parameters identical to GPX export except the option to turn tracks into routes
-      * //Include icons and attachments// - enables packing data into one KMZ file - icons, photos etc.
+      * //Include icons and attachments// - adds icons, generated descriptions, photos and other attachments and packs them into one KMZ file
-    * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_tcx_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**TCX** - [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Training_Center_XML|Training Center XML]] is a data exchange format introduced as part of Garmin's Training Center product. The XML is similar to GPX since it exports GPS tracks, but treats a track as an Activity rather than simply a series of GPS points. TCX provides standards for transferring heart rate, running cadence, bicycle cadence, calories in the detailed track. It also provides summary data in the form of laps. Format does not support multiple tracks export. Locus provides two export modes - as **Activity** (suitable for uploading at [[http://connect.garmin.com|Garmin Connect]] website and as **Course** (just basic info about the track). The exported file can be shared directly.
+    * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_tcx_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**TCX** - [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Training_Center_XML|Training Center XML]] is a data exchange format introduced as part of Garmin's Training Center product. The XML is similar to GPX since it exports GPS tracks, but treats a track as an Activity rather than simply a series of GPS points. TCX provides standards for transferring heart rate, running cadence, bicycle cadence, and calories in the detailed track. It also provides summary data in the form of laps. The format does not support multiple tracks export. Locus provides two export modes - as **Activity** (suitable for uploading at [[http://connect.garmin.com|Garmin Connect]] website and as **Course** (just basic info about the track). The exported file can be shared directly.
+    * **FIT** - another Garmin format with the same modes as TCX - activity and course
     * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_csv_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**CSV** - (Comma Separated Values) is a common, universal and relatively simple file format that is widely supported by many applications. Usable for export of both points and single tracks. The only parameter is Share option.
     * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_file_type_dxf_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**DXF** - (Drawing eXchange Format) - comes from CAD software. Usable for export of points, tracks and multiple tracks. Except of already mentioned parameters it enables to:
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       * //Activity// - selection of activities
       * //Preserve measured altitude// - otherwise offers 3D model altitude (less accurate)
-      * //Commuting// - checking no-sports activity for excluding from training statistics\\ \\
+      * //Commute// - checking no-sports activity for excluding from training statistics\\ \\
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_type_velo_hero.png?nolink&30|}}**[[http://www.velohero.com/|Velo Hero]]** - a free and vendor independent training log and performance analysis software, that gives competitive cyclists the motivation and support to achieve their athletic goals. Runners and triathletes are welcome, too.
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_type_velo_hero.png?nolink&30|}}**[[http://www.velohero.com/|Velo Hero]]** - a free and vendor-independent training log and performance analysis software, that gives competitive cyclists the motivation and support to achieve their athletic goals. Runners and triathletes are welcome, too.
     * //Activity// - selects activity on your track\\ \\
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_type_trainingstagebuch.png?nolink&30|}}**[[http://trainingstagebuch.org/|Trainingstagebuch.org]]** - German free and vendor-neutral training platform that gives you the motivation and support to achieve your athletic goals! Over 45,000 athletes already manage over 2.5 million sessions at Trainingstagebuch.org and it is growing every day.\\ \\
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 ==== Additional settings ====
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Miscellaneous > [[manual:user_guide:settings:misc#data_import_export|Data export]]</wrap>
+  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Miscellaneous > [[manual:user_guide:settings:misc#import_export|Import & export]]</wrap>

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