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--- manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools [2022/12/14 16:35] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:geocaching:tools [2025/04/11 15:07] (current) – mstupka
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-{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_gc_tools_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Geocaching tools ======
+{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_gc_tools_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Geocaching Tools ======
-<WRAP center round todo 60%>
-**to be updated soon**
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 ===== Geocaching tools =====
+{{ :manual:user_guide:geocaching:geocaching26.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Logs manager ====
-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 |}}\\ <WRAP center round tip >
+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 |}}
-For advanced geocachers who want to filter, sort or batch-edit drafts we strongly recommend the [[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cz.yard.android.locus.addon.fieldnotes|FieldNotes Add-on]].
+==== Draw circle ====
-</WRAP>
+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 |}}
+==== Line tools ====
-  * **Draw circle** - draws a circle with 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 |}}
+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 |}}
-  * **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_tools06.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Middle point====
-  * **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 |}}
+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 |}}
+==== Projection====
-  * **Load all waypoints** - displays all waypoints of geocaches activated on the map
+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 |}}
-  * **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 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 >>]]
+==== 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|}} //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 //Clear map screen// or
+  * long-tap //My library// button in the //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]// and select //Clear map screen// or
   * add //Clear map screen// button directly to your //[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panel]]//
 </WRAP>
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 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gc_offlinizer_alt.png?nolink&30 |}}
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-<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
+<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 but 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 in the bottom bar of the [[manual:user_guide:points:management|point manager]]. To make it work, follow these instructions:
+**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 the geocache folder, select caches you want to "offlinize"
   * 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 ====
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   * all downloaded images are stored in //Locus/data/geocaching// directory
   * 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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