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--- manual:basics:locuscontrol [2023/05/05 10:56] – [How do I control Locus Map?] mstupka
+++ manual:basics:locuscontrol [2025/04/11 15:17] (current) – mstupka
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-====== How do I control Locus Map? ======
+====== How Do I Control Locus Map? ======
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-For the quickest reference, see our onboarding video:
+For a quick reference, watch our onboarding video:
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+{{youtube>SgYIgEDpMLQ?full}}\\
 ===== The main screen =====
-What do you see when you start the app for the first time? After quick initialization the main screen appears:
+What do you see when you launch the application for the first time? After a quick initialization, you will see the main screen:
-{{ :manual:basics:1start.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :manual:basics:1start.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * by default, the main screen is covered by **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|online LoMap]]**. This can be changed according to your preferences in the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|map manager]]** or **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]**.
+  * by default, the main screen is covered by the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|online LoMap]]**. This can be changed according to your preferences in the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]]** or **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]**.
-  * your actual **GPS location is in the middle of the screen**. If the circle is full blue, your position is fixed
+  * your current **GPS location is in the center of the screen**. When the circle is full blue, your position is fixed
-  * bottom panel contains the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]** button, centering/rotation button, **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|search]]** button, **[[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS/Compass]]** button/indicator and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|function panel setting]]** button.
+  * the bottom panel contains the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]** button, center/rotate button, **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|search]]** button, **[[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS/compass]]** button/indicator and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|function panel setting]]** button.
 ===== Map control =====
-  * you can **move** the map by simple **touching and dragging** {{:manual:basics:draw.png?nolink&30|}}
+  * you can **move** the map by simply **touching and dragging** {{:manual:basics:draw.png?nolink&30|}}
-  * **zoom it** in/out by **pinching** {{:manual:basics:pinch.png?nolink&30|}}. If you prefer single hand control, you can **double-tap and drag** the map to zoom it. If you prefer using **zooming buttons**, activate them in //Locus settings > Display > [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#panels_buttons|Panels&buttons]]//.
+  * **zoom** in/out with the **zoom buttons** or by **pinching** {{:manual:basics:pinch.png?nolink&30|}}. If you prefer one-handed control, you can **double-tap and drag** the map to zoom it
-  * to place your **GPS location in the middle**, tap the centering button:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen01.png?nolink |}}\\ To maintain your location **fixed in the middle**, tap and hold the centering button until the confirmation appears:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen03.png?nolink |}}\\ When you shift the map your position gets back to the center after 5 seconds.
+  * to **center your GPS location**, tap the center button:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen01.jpg?nolink |}}\\ To keep your location **centered**, tap and hold the center button until you see the confirmation message:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen03.jpg?nolink |}}\\ When you move the map your position will return to the center after 5 seconds.
-  * to **rotate the map** according to your heading or by compass, tap the centering button twice:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen02.png?nolink |}}
+  * to **rotate the map** according to your heading or by compass, tap the center button twice:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen02.jpg?nolink |}}
 ===== The main menu =====
-  * it slides up from the bottom after you tap the **menu button**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu02.png?nolink |}}
+  * it slides up from the bottom after you tap the **menu button**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu02.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * the **first slide up** shows 8 buttons with the **major features**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu.png?nolink |}}\\ **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]], [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map manager]], [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|Navigate to]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Tracks&Routes manager]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|Track recording]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route planner]], [[manual:user_guide:points:management|Points manager]]** and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:share|Share]]**\\ <WRAP center round tip >
+  * the **first slide up** shows 8 buttons with the **main functions**:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]], [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]], [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|Navigate to]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Tracks&Routes manager]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|Track Recording]], [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|Route Planner]], [[manual:user_guide:my_library|My Library]]** and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:share|Share]]**\\ <WRAP center round tip >
-The order and functions of these buttons can be changed by long-tapping them and selecting. See more in the [[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu settings >>]]
+The order and functions of these buttons can be changed by long-tapping and selecting them. See [[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|Setting of the main menu >>]]
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-  *  the last button **All features**{{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} opens a list of **[[manual:user_guide|all features]]** of Locus Map.
+  *  the last button **All features**{{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_alt.png?nolink&30|}} opens a list of **[[manual:user_guide|all Locus Map features]]**.
-  * when you slide the menu upper some more options emerge:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu03.png?nolink |}}
+  * sliding the menu up will reveal more options:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainmenu03.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium/|Go Premium]]** offers the unlimited options of the app
+  * **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium/|Go Premium]]** offers the unlimited features of the app
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_store_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:about|Locus Store]]** - here you can **buy and download maps and other features**
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_locus_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **About app / Helpdesk** - information about the application and links to the support team
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_locus_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Helpdesk / About app** - links to the support team and information about the application
   * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_settings_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **[[manual:user_guide:settings:|Settings]]** - general settings section of the app
 [[manual:user_guide:mainscr|More details about the main screen and app controlling >>]]

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