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--- manual:basics:geocaching [2016/06/14 15:54] – mstupka
+++ manual:basics:geocaching [2023/07/11 16:08] (current) – [Directly from the app] mstupka
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-{{ :manual:user_guide:logo_geocaching_.png?nolink|}}====== How can Locus Map help me with finding Geocaches? ======
+{{ :manual:user_guide:logo_geocaching_.png?nolink|}}====== How Can Locus Map Help Me with Finding Geocaches? ======
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+===== Locus Map and geocaching =====
-===== What's geocaching? =====
+Geocaching is a worldwide favorite outdoor game, and Locus Map is an officially certified **Geocaching app**.
-Geocaching has become a worldwide favourite outdoor game and **Locus Map** is one of the officially certified **Geocaching apps**.
+Locus Map can **show you geocaches on the map**, **navigate** you to the cache, **display** listing, images, logs, it also allows you to **log your own findings offline or online** directly from the app without the need to visit [[http://www.geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] website. [[manual:user_guide:geocaching|And much more >>]]
+===== How to get geocaches into the app? =====
-<WRAP round tip >
+Geocaches must be downloaded from [[https://www.geocaching.com|geocaching.com]] website. This can be done in two ways:
-**Locus Map** can show you geocaches on the map, navigate you to the cache, display listing, images, logs, it also allows you to log your own findings directly from the app without need to visit [[http://www.geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] website. And many more, as you can see in the [[manual:user_guide:geocaching|Geocaching]] chapter.
+==== Directly from the app ====
-</WRAP>
+<wrap info>Available with **[[manual:user_guide:getpremium|Premium Silver]]**</wrap>
-===== How to get geocaches into Locus Map? =====
-The easiest way is via the **Geocaching4Locus** addon which you can quickly install for free from the **[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcao.geocaching4locus|Google Play Store]]**.
+For a quick overview, check the video tutorial:\\ {{youtube>JFqlBZn60gs?full}}\\
-{{ :manual:basics:g4l_gp.png?nolink |}}
+Here are detailed instructions:
+  * go to Menu > All features > Geocaching > Geocaching tools > **Search for geocaches**\\ {{ :manual:basics:gc_basic.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * tap **SEARCH**
+  * confirm **Import** of the caches
-Once it's done, touch and hold the place on the map where you'd like to see geocaches around. It's the same as with placing a point of interest. When a label with address appears tap it to unfold:
+This way the app imports **20 geocaches placed around the maps screen cursor**. You can change the location, and number of caches, or set up a filter. [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools|More info >>]]
+==== Via add-on ====
-{{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas.png?nolink |}}
+You have more options with the **Geocaching4Locus** addon that you can quickly install for free from the **[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arcao.geocaching4locus|Google Play Store]]**.
-Select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_addons_alt.png?nolink&30|}} icon. Choose {{:manual:user_guide:ic_search_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Nearest caches**.
+{{ :manual:basics:g4l_gp.png?nolink |}}
-{{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas2.png?nolink |}}
-**Locus Map** will ask how many caches you want to download...
-{{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas3.png?nolink |}}
-... and after the download where to place them. Use either an existing folder or make a new one to import the caches in.
-{{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas4.png?nolink |}}
-Then you'll be asked for your [[http://www.geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] login and that's it, geocaches are scattered around the map. Tap them to display their details, to start navigation to them etc.
-{{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas5.png?nolink |}}
-<WRAP center round info>
+  * touch and hold the place on the map where you'd like to see **geocaches around**
-More about geocaching with Locus Map can be found **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|here >>]]**
+  * Locus creates a temporary point and slides up its detail panel. Tap the addon button and **nearest caches**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas.png?nolink |}}
-</WRAP>
+  * select the **number** of downloaded caches and tap the **download button**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas2.png?nolink |}}
+  * Locus Map asks where to **store** the geocaches. Select the **folder** and tap **IMPORT**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas3.png?nolink |}}
+  * info box about **successful download** appears:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas4.png?nolink |}}
+  * **geocaches emerge on the map**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:geocahing_bas5.png?nolink |}}
+[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|More about geocaching with Locus Map >>]]

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