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--- manual:user_guide:functions:guidance [2018/11/22 15:37] – [Guidance To a Point] mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:functions:guidance [2025/04/11 14:59] (current) – [Target selection] mstupka
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 {{ :manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Guidance ======
-FIXME RECONSTRUCTION FIXME
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-===== Guidance To a Point =====
+===== Guidance to a Point =====
 **Off-road, beeline guiding to a selected place, independent on road network**. Used especially for orientation in free terrain.
-Typically useful for finding [[manual:user_guide:geocaching|geocaches]] or directing towards  [[manual:user_guide:points:|user point of interest]] and [[manual:user_guide:points:about#lomaps_points_of_interest|LoMap POI]] (remote viewpoint, waterfall etc.)
+Typically useful for finding **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|geocaches]]** or directing towards **[[manual:user_guide:points:|user's points of interest]]** and **[[manual:user_guide:points:about#lomaps_points_of_interest|LoPoints]]** (remote viewpoint, waterfall etc.):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points.jpg?nolink |}}
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points.png?nolink |}}
-**How to start guidance? Select target and start guiding to it.**
+**How to guide? Select the target and start guiding to it from its action menu:**
-==== 1. Select target ====
+==== Target selection ====
-=== A particular point on map ===
-  * tap the point on map
+=== Directly on map ===
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and then {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**:\\ gif
-=== Indefinite place on map ===
+  - **tap a [[manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoint]]**, a **[[manual:user_guide:points|user point]]** or any other point on the map or **hold your finger on the place on map where you want to be guided to**
-  * long-tap a place on map
+  - **tap the navigation button** in the bottom bar and select **Guide on**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * a pop-up (usually with address) appears
+=== Other location options ===
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and then {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**:\\ gif
+When you need to define your target location another way, use **location selector**:
+  - tap //Menu > All features > Navigation > Guide to//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.gif?nolink |}}
+  - select **[[:manual:user_guide:tools:location|method of defining target]]** of your route:\\
+{{  :manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:navigace8.jpg?nolink&  }}\\
-=== In Points manager ===
+=== Points from the Library ===
+Use e.g. in case you want to be guided to some geocache from your database:
+  - select the point from the [[:manual:user_guide:points:management|Library]]
+  - tap it to display the [[:manual:user_guide:points:management#point_detail_screen|point detail screen]]
+  - tap navigation menu button from the bottom panel and select **Guide on**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.gif?nolink |}}
-  * go to **Menu > Points > folder > tap the selected point** and open its detail screen
+==== Controlling ====
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom panel and select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**
+=== Point guidance panel ===
+{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.jpg?nolink |}}
+It displays information about the point, its distance and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. === Panel menu ===
+{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * //Details// - opens screen with the point details
-==== Point guidance control panel ====
-When you start guiding to a point a special control panel appears at the top of the screen. It displays information about the point, its distance and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. The context menu on the right side of the panel contains following:
-  * //Point detail// - opens the point detail screen too
   * //Hint// - in case of guidance to a geocache
-  * //Load all waypoints// - in case of guidance to a geocache
+  * //Load all waypoints// - in case of guidance to a geocache with more waypoints
-  * //Navigate to// - switches to turn-by-turn navigation and calculates route
+  * //Navigate to// - switches to turn-by-turn navigation and calculates a route to the target
   * //Guide Off// - stops guidance
-  * //Compass// - switches into [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps#compass|compass]] view and guidance
+  * //Compass// - switches into [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps#compass|compass]] view
   * //Hide// - makes the point invisible on map
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.png?nolink |}}
-==== Guidance notifications ====
+==== Target notifications ====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.png?nolink |}}
+Locus can notify you of coming target several ways:
-Locus Map can notify you when you reach defined distance from the point of guidance, repeat and even increase frequency of the alerts when getting nearer.
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification</wrap>
+  * **once in defined distance** from the point of guidance
-  * Switch **Notification** on
+  * **repeatedly** after you reach defined distance
-  * Select notification mode:
+  * **changes frequency of alerts** in dependance on your distance from the target (the faster the closer you are)
-    * **Notify at distance** - Locus alerts you once when you reach defined distance
+=== Settings ===
-    * **Repeated notification** - Locus alerts you repeatedly in defined distance intervals
-    * **Increase frequency when approaching the point** - Locus alerts with repeated beeps with increased frequency
+  * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification**
-  * Set the **distance** you want to be alerted at (or distance interval between repeated notifications). When the first two options are selected, there are further settings:
+  * Switch **Notification ON**
+  * Select notification **mode** - single alert, repeated or increased frequency alert
+  * Set the **distance** you want to be alerted at (or distance interval between repeated notifications).
+{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.jpg?nolink |}}
+First two options have further settings:
   * **Settings of sound**
     * //Disable// - all sounds are disabled, notification is made by the device screen and vibrator only
-    * //Beep// - notification by a beeping sound. It is possible to set number of beeps (1-10)
+    * //Beep// - it is possible to set number of beeps (1-10)
-    * //Select sound// - select any sound stored in your device memory
+    * //Select sound// - select from sounds stored in your device memory
-    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about distance and direction of the point
+    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about distance and direction of the point. Tap **Play** to check your sound settings.
-Tap **Play** to check your sound settings.
+  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped by a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)
-  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped by a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.png?nolink |}}
     * //Disable// - the device does not vibrate on notifications
-    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 miliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 miliseconds vibration and ' ' (space) for 500 miliseconds of silence.
+    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 miliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 miliseconds vibration and ' ' (space) for 500 miliseconds of silence. Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings.
+==== Automatic zooming ====
+Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is the bigger zoom is displayed so both your position and the target are visible on the map screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.gif?nolink |}}
-Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings.
+The option can be switched on in **Settings > Controlling > Map screen > Zoom according to speed**.
-==== Auto-zooming according to distance from the point ====
-Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is the bigger zoom is displayed. The option can be switched on in //Settings > Maps advanced > Miscellaneous > check Speed Auto-zoom//.
-<WRAP center round info >
+<WRAP center round tip >
-At first the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route).
+At first, the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route).
 </WRAP>
+==== Automatic screen on ====
+To save your battery energy you can set the automatic screen turning on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification.
+You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.jpg?nolink |}}
+----
 ===== Guidance Along a Route =====
-Technically, guidance along a route is actually guidance to a chain of trackpoints. You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second etc. It is useful e.g. for sailing, sea-kayaking, flying or crosscountry hiking when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation. Nevertheless, Locus Map can help you with orientation by screen and sound alerts at important track turns.
+In other words **guidance to a chain of route points**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.jpg?nolink |}}\\ You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second, etc. It is useful e.g. for **sailing, sea-kayaking, flying, or cross-country hiking** when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation.
-  * <wrap box>Menu (or top panel > Data manager) > Tracks tab</wrap>
+===== Route selection =====
-  * tap the selected track to display the detail screen
-  * bottom panel > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Navigation/guidance button >{{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} Guidance (check Guide reversely if you need reverse guiding)
-  * a line with the indicator of distance stretches between your position and the starting point
-  * direction-change waypoints emerge on the route line
-  * an additional upper bar emerges
-<WRAP round tip >
+  - **select a route** on the **map** or in the **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|track/route manager]]** and tap it to display its [[manual:user_guide:tracks:about#track_route_detail_panel|detail panel >>]]
-Alternatively the guidance can be started by selecting the track directly on map if it is visible, tapping the arrow button and selecting Navigation/guidance > Guidance.
+  - tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}} navigation button in the bottom bar and select **Guidance**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_routes.gif?nolink |}}
+Locus Map **automatically generates simplified navigation commands** along the route in places of the most remarkable direction changes.
+==== Reverse direction ====
+To be navigated in **reverse direction** of the route, check "Guide reversely":\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route02.jpg?nolink |}}
+<WRAP center round important>
+Guiding commands on a reversed route may not reflect traffic situations accurately. **Recommended for offroad use only!**
 </WRAP>
-  * Locus Map can **alert you of the next direction change** (if you [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings#notification_of_the_next_turn|set it up]]) by a sound signal and switching the display on (must be [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#screen_on_off_control|pre-set]] as well).
+==== Controlling ====
+=== Route guidance panel ===
+{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route03.jpg?nolink |}}
+Appears when guidance is started. Consists of three sections:
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Action menu
+  * two information fields
-==== Route guidance control bar ====
+=== Action menu ===
-  *  {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guidance button** {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route04.jpg?nolink |}}
-    * //information// - detail info on the track
+  * //information// - displays screen with detailed info on the route
-    * //nearest point// - guidance to the nearest point of the track (it does not have to be the starting point)
+  * //nearest point// - starts guidance to the nearest point of the route (it does not have to be the starting point)
-    * //next point// - guidance to the nearest trackpoint of the previous one
+  * //next point// - starts guidance to the next nearest routepoint
-    * //guide off// - aborts the guidance
+  * //guide off// - aborts guidance
-  * **two optional fields** - tapping them unfolds a menu of features to display:
+=== Information fields ===
+Both can be configured. Tapping them unfolds a menu of features to display:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route05.jpg?nolink |}}
     * //Distance to target// (default)
     * //Time to target// - estimated time calculated upon your average speed
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     * //Name of next waypoint// - in case the waypoints are named
     * //Distance to next waypoint//
-    * //Time to next waypoint// - estimated time calculated according to current speed
+    * //Time to next waypoint// - estimated time calculated according to average speed
     * //Time// - device clock
     * //Altitude// - current altitude of the user, calculated from GPS or the device barometer
     * //Speed//
+==== Notifications of turns ====
+Locus Map can **notify you of direction changes on guided route**. The notifications are rendered automatically based on the **route shape** and do not reflect intersections.
+   * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification of next turn**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route07.jpg?nolink |}}
+   * select **type of alert** - beep(s), custom sounds or Text-To-speech. TTS is very simple, if you need more detailed voice commands, use [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:along-route|Navigation]].
+==== Set "out of route" notification ====
+Locus Map can **notify you when you leave guided route**. Just set up the **alert distance** and **type of alert**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route08.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > "Out of route" notification**
+  * set alert **distance** and (optionally) **repetition** period
+  * select **type of alert**. TTS announces distance and direction of the nearest point of the route.
+==== Automatic screen on ====
+To save your battery energy you can set automatic screen switching on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification of the route turns.
+You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route09.jpg?nolink |}}
+===== Other settings =====
+Guidance in Locus Map can be further configured in **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings|Menu > Settings > Guidance]]**.

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