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--- manual:ios [2024/05/16 16:12] – [User photos] mstupka
+++ manual:ios [2024/06/26 15:29] (current) – [FAQ for early adopters] mstupka
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 ====== Locus Map Lite ======
-iOS version of Locus Map
+An early iOS version of Locus Map
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   * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_online#lomaps_ski|LoMaps Ski]]** - online map for winter activities
   * **[[manual:user_guide:maps_online#satellite|Satellite map]]** - aerial and satellite imagery with labels
-  * **LoPoints** - dynamic points of interest with tourist information, Wikipedia and users' photos
+  * **[[manual:ios:lopoints|LoPoints]]** - dynamic points of interest with tourist information, Wikipedia and users' photos
-  * **Search** - worldwide online search of places and addresses
+  * **[[manual:ios:search|Search]]** - worldwide online search of places and addresses
-  * **My Library** - database of user's [[manual:user_guide:tracks|tracks, routes]] and [[manual:user_guide:points|points]], [[manual:user_guide:sync|synced]] with the [[manual:user_guide:webplanner:library|web library]] and other devices
+  * **[[manual:ios:track_rec|Track recording]]** - multi-profile recording of sports activities
-  * **Track recording** - multi-profile recording of sports activities
+  * **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]** - database of user's [[manual:user_guide:tracks|tracks, routes]] and [[manual:user_guide:points|points]], [[manual:user_guide:sync|synced]] with the [[manual:user_guide:webplanner:library|web library]] and other devices
 ==== FAQ for early adopters ====
-=== Can I import my workouts from Apple Fitness? ===
+=== Can I import my activities from Apple Health? ===
-  * You can import outdoor workouts recorded with an Apple Watch or another tracking device and stored in the Fitness app.
+  * You can import outdoor activities recorded with an Apple Watch or another tracking device which are stored in the Health app.
 === Can I sync the iOS app with my Android phone? ===
-  * Yes, you can. Just use the same Locus account you use on your Android phone. And make sure you have the Premium Gold active.
+  * Yes, you can. Just use the same **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]** you use on your Android phone. And make sure you have the **[[manual:user_guide:premium|Premium Gold]]** active.
 === How can I plan routes for the iOS app? ===
-  * On **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Web Planner]]**. When you save the route, it is synced with the mobile app.
+  * On **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Web Planner]]**. When you save the route, it is synced with the mobile app with **[[manual:user_guide:premium|Premium Gold]]**.
-=== Can I import a route in GPX to the app? ===
+=== Can I import a GPX file to the app? ===
-  * Yes, you can do so via **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Web Planner]]** - import the file into it, save it to My Library and the route is synced with Locus Map on your iPhone
+  * Yes, you can import tracks, routes and points from a GPX file stored in your iOS device.  Either tap the file **directly in your device storage** or open Locus Map and select **Import to a particular track or point folder**.
 === Does the app use offline maps? ===
-  * Not yet, we've still been working on it - we hope offline maps are soon to be added. At the moment, all maps are streamed from the internet.
+  * Not yet, we've still been working on it - we hope offline maps are soon to be added. At the moment, **you need to be online to see the map**.
 === Can the app navigate? ===
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+===== Key Features =====
-===== Map screen =====
+For detailed articles on particular app features, please follow these links:
-The main screen of the app displays the map, your current location and basic controls:\\ {{ :manual:ios01.jpg?nolink |}}
-  - **Map scale** - related to the selected zoom
-  - **Attribution** - copyright od the map data and interface provider
-  - **Cursor** - the pointer displaying info about POIs, defining places for creating user points, etc.
-  - **Current location** - your location according to GPS and other sensors
-  - **Track recording** - starts recording your activity
-  - **Map selection** - opens the map selection dialog
-  - **Centering and map rotation** - one tap centers the map screen on your location. Double tap rotates the map according to the compass
-  - **Zooming** - buttons for fluent map zooms changing
-  - **Main menu** - opens the general selection of app features and settings
-  - **Function panel** - buttons for quick search launch, adding a new point, and displaying GPS status.
-==== Map control ====
-  * you can **shift** the map by simple **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, **double-tap and drag** the map to zoom it. Otherwise, use the **zooming buttons**.
-  * to place your **GPS location in the middle** of the map screen, tap the centering button:\\ {{ :manual:ios02.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * to **rotate the map** according to your heading or by compass, tap the centering button again:\\ {{ :manual:ios03.jpg?nolink |}}
-<WRAP center round tip>
-You can also rotate the map manually with two fingers.
-</WRAP>
-==== Map selection ====
-Tap the map selection button and select among hiking/biking, winter and satellite maps:\\ {{ :manual:ios11.gif?nolink |}}
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+[[manual:ios:map_screen|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_panel_functions_alt.png?50|Map Screen}}]] **[[manual:ios:map_screen|Map Screen]]**\\
-===== LoPoints =====
+[[manual:ios:lopoints|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_points_alt.png?50|LoPoints}}]] **[[manual:ios:lopoints|LoPoints]]**\\
-{{ :manual:ios17.jpg?nolink |}}
-==== About ====
+[[manual:ios:search|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_search_alt.png?50|Search}}]] **[[manual:ios:search|Search]]**\\
-LoPoints are **dynamic points of interest** that you can display above the map. Each LoPoint marks the location and category of a particular place and contains additional information - e.g. opening hours, WWW, phone number, and other attributes. They are based on OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia from which they take descriptions and photos.
+[[manual:ios:track_rec|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_alt.png?50|Track Recording}}]] **[[manual:ios:track_rec|Track Recording]]**\\
-Locus Map users can add their own photos to LoPoints to make them more attractive and up-to-date.
+[[manual:ios:my_lib|{{:manual:user_guide:ic_data_alt.png?50|My Library}}]] **[[manual:ios:my_lib|My Library]]**\\
-==== LoPoint detail ====
-When you tap a LoPoint on the map, its detail panel pops up. It displays the distance from your location, its elevation and a lot of information important for tourists including Wikipedia or user photos:\\ {{ :manual:ios18.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Another swipe-up reveals the whole information tab:\\ {{ :manual:ios19.jpg?nolink |}}
-==== User photos ====
-Photos are the greatest means of **inspiration** for other hikers, cyclists and other travelers **to discover** interesting places on the map. The most known objects are often accompanied by **Wikipedia** photos but the others can be equipped with snaps from **Locus users**. You can add your own pics but you can also browse and rate photos of others.
-=== Adding ===
-If you decide to **inspire through your photos**, you can do so this way:
-  * tap LoPoint on the map and a panel with details will pop up
-  * tap the **camera button**:\\ {{ :manual:ios20.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * select the option to either **take the photo** now or **choose a photo** from the gallery that is already taken:\\ {{ :manual:ios21.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * after confirming the photo or gallery selection you can **add more** snaps if you have them
-  * close the dialog, the photos will start **uploading in the background** and you can continue to use the app normally
-This can also be done **offline**. The photos are kept in temporary memory and uploaded when you get online.
-**All photos are checked** by the Locus team before attaching them to LoPoints. It takes up to two workdays.
-<WRAP center round tip>
-We recommend you follow the **[[https://www.locusmap.app/lopoints-photos/|best practices for adding your photos >>]]**
-</WRAP>
-=== Browsing and rating ===
-When you come across a LoPoint photo you like and you want to see more from the same photographer you can **visit his/her personal gallery**:
-  * tap a photo to see it in **detail**:\\ {{ :manual:ios22.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * tap the author's **name**:\\ {{ :manual:ios23.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * the **gallery** opens.
-  * you can see the numbers of views and ratings, and you can also **sort the photos**:\\ {{ :manual:ios24.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * if you like some of the photos you can **rate them too** (you have to be logged in to your [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]):\\ {{ :manual:ios25.jpg?nolink |}}
-===== Search =====
-<WRAP center round todo 60%>
-**todo**
-</WRAP>
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-===== Track recording =====
-Do you want to keep track of your workout or show your trip to your buddies? Record it:
-  * tap the **track recording button**:\\ {{ :manual:ios04.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * select recording profile according to your **activity** (walk, cycling...) and press the **big green START button**:\\ {{ :manual:ios05.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * track recording panel starts showing your **track stats**:\\ {{ :manual:ios06.jpg?nolink |}} and your track is being recorded. The **active recording** is marked by the **red button** and the **line of the track** drawing behind the cursor:\\ {{ :manual:ios07.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * when your trip is over, **stop** the recording - tap the red button on the map screen and then the **STOP** button on the panel:\\ {{ :manual:ios08.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * if necessary, change your track name (time stamp is the default), description, activity and folder where the track should be stored, and press **SAVE**:\\ {{ :manual:ios09.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * when the track is properly saved, its **detail panel** slides up:\\ {{ :manual:ios10.jpg?nolink |}}
-==== Recording profiles ====
-Locus Map can record various activities outdoors. Each activity has its own **track recording profile** adjusted to the character of the activity. When you start track recording, your **last used profile is selected**.
-=== Selection ===
-When you want to record another activity, tap the chosen profile to **open the selection**. Tap another profile and then the **Select** button:\\ {{ :manual:ios12.gif?nolink |}}
-=== Changing parameters ===
-You can reconfigure every profile - change its **name, activity, preferred storage folder, line style** and other parameters. To do so, tap the selected profile to open its details:\\ {{ :manual:ios13.jpg?nolink |}}
-When you  are done with the editing, tap **Save**:\\ {{ :manual:ios14.jpg?nolink |}}
-=== Adding new profile ===
-The basic profile selection only contains cycling, MTB and walking. If you want to add another activity, tap the **+** in the bottom left corner:\\ {{ :manual:ios15.jpg?nolink |}}
-A new profile emerges in the selection. Tap it and **change its parameters** according to your needs. Don't forget to **Save** the new profile:\\ {{ :manual:ios16.gif?nolink |}}
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-===== My Library =====
-<WRAP center round todo 60%>
-**todo**
-</WRAP>

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