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--- manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools [2016/11/23 11:30] – [Geocaching tools] mstupka
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-===== About =====
-<wrap box>Menu > More functions > Geocaching tools</wrap>
-Geocaching tools contain many useful options for some special geocaching cases:
+<wrap box>Menu > All features > Geocaching > Geocaching tools</wrap>
-  * Graphic computations - for better solving some of mystery caches
-  * 161 m circles around caches - to secure a correct radius from another cache when creating a new one. More about this see [[https://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx|here >>]]
-  * Already created field notes check and login
-  * etc.
 ===== Geocaching LIVE! =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:geocaching4.png?nolink |}}
+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Locus Map Premium]]**</wrap>
-  * **Load Pocket Queries** - see [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#pocket_query|Pocket Queries]] in Import chapter. <wrap info>This option is available only to Locus Map Pro users</wrap>
-  * **Log trackable** - enables logging found trackable item directly from the app (internet connection required). <wrap info>This option is available only to Locus Map Pro users.</wrap> [[http://www.geocaching.com/track/default.aspx|More about trackables >>]]
+**The first use of these tools triggers logging in to the [[https://Geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] website and permission to share its data with Locus Map.**
+{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools01.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Search for geocaches ====
+Imports geocaches from the [[https://Geocaching.com|Geocaching.com]] website according to the selected location and other parameters. **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#search_and_download|More here >>]]**
+==== My lists & PQ ====
+This loads Lists and Pocket Queries defined on your geocaching account page. **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#my_lists_and_pocket_queries|More here >>]]**
+==== Log trackable ====
+Enables logging found trackable items (internet connection required). **[[http://www.geocaching.com/track/default.aspx|More about trackables >>]]**
 ===== Geocaching tools =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:geocaching6.png?nolink |}}
+{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:geocaching26.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Fieldnote manager** - Locus Map can log your geocaches offline in field notes that can be logged online later. This is the place where the field notes can be simply managed, e.g. exported in a file or logged in Geocaching.com website.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:fieldnotes_mng.png?nolink& |}}\\ You can control which fieldnotes you want to visualize in the topbar menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:fieldnotes_mng2.png?nolink |}}\\ <WRAP center round tip >
+==== Logs manager ====
-For advanced geocachers who want to filter, sort or batch-edit fieldnotes we strongly recommend the [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:other#field_notes|FieldNotes Add-on]].
-</WRAP>
-  * **Draw circle** - draws a circle with defined radius and color/opacity around any [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|selected place on the map]]\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools01.png?nolink |}}
+Locus Map can log your geocaches online or offline in drafts (field notes) that can be logged online later.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools02.jpg?nolink |}} This is the place where the drafts (field notes) can be simply managed, e.g. exported in a file or logged into the Geocaching.com website.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools04.jpg?nolink |}}\\ You can control which drafts you want to visualize in the topbar menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools03.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Line tools** - draws a line between two [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|defined coordinates]] or calculates an intersection point of two lines\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools02.png?nolink |}}
+==== Draw circle ====
-  * **Middle point** - sets [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|location]] of two points and calculates exact center between them\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools03.png?nolink |}}
-  * **Projection** - calculates a new point from its distance and azimuth from your location and draws it on the map. This function is available also in [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|Location selector]].\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools04.png?nolink |}}
+Draws a circle with a defined radius and color/opacity around a [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|selected place on the map]]\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools05.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Load all waypoints** - displays all waypoints of visible geocaches on the map
+==== Line tools ====
-  * **Cache radius limit** - according to Geocaching.com rules, physical parts of individual geocaches may be placed at least 528ft/161m from each other. This function helps visualize such area. Locus asks which geocaches you want to highlight and offers your folder structure.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools05.png?nolink |}}\\ To remove the circles, turn this feature on and re-select the same cache folder. More about geocaching guidelines [[https://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx|here >>]]
+Draws a line between two [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|defined coordinates]] or calculates an intersection point of two lines\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools06.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Middle point====
+Sets [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|location]] of two points and calculates exact center between them\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools07.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Projection====
+Calculates a new point from its distance and azimuth from your location and draws it on the map. This function is available also in [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|Location selector]].\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools08.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Load all waypoints====
+Displays all waypoints of geocaches activated on the map
+==== Geocache radius limit====
+According to Geocaching.com rules, physical parts of individual geocaches may be placed at least 528ft/161m from each other. This function helps visualize such an area. Locus asks which geocaches you want to highlight and offers your folder structure.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools09.jpg?nolink |}}\\ To remove the circles, turn this feature on and re-select the same cache folder. More about geocaching guidelines [[https://www.geocaching.com/about/guidelines.aspx|here >>]]
 <WRAP round info >
 **How to remove items drawn by the geocaching tools:**
-  * tap the {{:manual:user_guide:ic_hide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //Hide temp map items// button in **[[manual:user_guide:items:management|Map items]]** screen topbar or
+  * tap the {{:manual:user_guide:ic_hide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //Clear map screen// button in **[[manual:user_guide:items:management|Map items]]** screen topbar or
-  * long-tap the //Data manager// button in the //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]// and select //Hide temp map items// or
+  * long-tap //My library// button in the //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]// and select //Clear map screen// or
-  * add //Hide temp map items// button directly to your //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]//
+  * add //Clear map screen// button directly to your //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]//
 </WRAP>
+----
 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gc_offlinizer_alt.png?nolink&30 |}}
 ===== Geocaching offlinizer =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:geocaching_offlinizer.png |}}
-<wrap info>Available only in Locus Map Pro version</wrap>
-**Geocaching Offlinizer** is abbreviation of a more accurate **Geocaching Image Offlinizer**. The feature is not among other geocaching tools but can be found in a **Geocache detail screen** under [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#main_menu|side geocaching menu]] or, in case of selecting more caches, in the tools menu in the bottom bar of the [[manual:user_guide:points:management|point manager]]. To make it work follow these instructions:
+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Locus Map Premium]]**</wrap>
+**Geocaching offlinizer** is an abbreviation of a more accurate **Geocaching image offlinizer**. The feature is not among other geocaching tools. Still, it can be found in a **Geocache detail panel** under [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#context_menu|context menu]] or, in case of selecting more caches, in the tools menu of the [[manual:user_guide:points:management|Library]]. To make it work, follow these instructions:
-  * in Geocache Folder select caches you want to "offlinize"
+  * in the geocache folder, select caches you want to "offlinize"
-  * choose **GC Offlinizer** from the tools menu and a new dialog pops
+  * choose **GC Offlinizer** from the tools menu and a new dialog pops up\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools10.jpg?nolink |}}
   * if you just want to download images that are included in cache listings do not check //Live API//. It is also much faster.
-  * if you need also spoilers or you are not sure if listings are complete or contain links to all images, use //Live API//. This action requires valid //Geocaching Live// login.
+  * if you need also spoilers or you are not sure if listings are complete or contain links to all images, use //Live API//. This action requires a valid //Geocaching Live// login.
-  * if you just want to download spoilers, you have to use //Live API// and check **Only spoilers**.
+  * if you just want to download spoilers, you must use //Live API// and check **Only spoilers**.
 ==== Data storage ====
   * all downloaded images are stored in //Locus/data/geocaching// directory
-  * a new tab **Images** is added to [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus&#geocache_detail_screen|Geocache Detail screen]], containing all downloaded images of the cache
+  * the **images** folder is added to the [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#context_menu|geocache context menu]]\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_tools11.jpg?nolink |}}
-<WRAP round tip >It is recommended to clear unused images (that remain in your phone memory when you delete caches from Locus database) from time to time. Go to **Settings > Miscellaneous > Clear temporary data** and select **Unneeded geocaching data** or **Unused attachments**.
+<WRAP round tip >It is recommended to clear unused images (that remain in your phone memory when you delete caches from the Locus database) from time to time. Go to **Settings > Miscellaneous > Clear temporary data** and select **Unneeded geocaching data** or **Unused attachments**.
 </WRAP>

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