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+===== Main screen controls =====
+**Locus Map main screen** contains the **map**, **panels of functions**, **buttons** and other objects:
 {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen.png?nolink |}}
-**Locus Map main screen** is displayed once application is turned on. It consists of the **Map Window** and **controlling panels** - **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Function panels]]** (top, resp. right, see no.5), bottom **map controlling panel** and **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|left Action panel]] (8)**. Top **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]]** is customizable and can be extended by another functions panel on the right (5). At the first start of the app the panel contains the **Main Menu** button (1), the **Information Field** (2), the **[[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]]** button (3) and **[[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS button/indicator]]**(4). The **bottom panel** controls the map – centers (9), rotates (10), zooms in/out (11) and locks it (12).
+  - information panel
+  - map scale and attribution
+  - indicator of GPS location (here in the "show view" mode)
+  - cursor (here with dynamic elevation)
+  - **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:|track recording]]** button
+  - **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|content panel]]** button
+  - **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]** button
+  - map centering/rotation button
+  - zooming buttons
+  - GPS status indicator/button
+  - **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|panels of functions]]**
-The center of the screen is marked by the **cursor** (6), your **GPS position** is marked by a circle with a hollow dot inside (7). The color of the circle varies depending on your GPS fix - blue is fixed. The narrower the circle, the more accurate your GPS fix is.
+===== GPS location and cursor =====
+==== GPS location ====
-<WRAP round tip>
+Marked by a circle with a hollow dot inside (3). The color of the circle varies depending on your GPS fix - **blue is fixed**. The narrower the circle, the more accurate your GPS fix is:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen01.gif?nolink |}}\\ An **arrow** indicates your **movement**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen2.png?nolink |}}\\ Dashed green indicates your **location is not fixed** - Locus displays the **last saved location**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen3.png?nolink |}}
-All panels can be **hidden** for larger map window - see the [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings:panels|Maps Settings]].
+==== Cursor ====
-</WRAP>
-=====  Main menu (1) =====
-Under the top panel **Main Menu** button you will find a list of all [[manual:user_guide:functions|functions]] and [[manual:user_guide:settings|settings]] of the app and the entrance to the **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store|Locus Store]]**.
+By default, it is placed in the center of the screen (4). Mainly it works as a **pointer** - placing it over various objects triggers popups, you can locate accurately a spot for a new point, etc.:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen4.png?nolink |}}\\ The cursor can be [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#shift_map_cursor|shifted to the lower third of the screen]] for a **better view during navigation** (works only when map rotation is on):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen5.png?nolink |}}
-{{ :manual:basics:mainmenu.png?250 |}}
+===== Controlling the map =====
-Headline items of the main menu can be **edited**, as you can see **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|here >>]]**
-=====  Information field (2) =====
-By default it displays the name of your app - Locus Map Free or Pro. Tapping it unfolds an offer of several other options to display:
+The map is controlled by **tapping gestures** and by **buttons**:
-     * //Map// – format, name, zoom and zoom coverage of displayed map in %
+==== Shifting ====
-     * //GPS// – GPS accuracy, number of targeted/fixed satellites, speed and altitude.
-     * //Coordinates// – actual coordinates of the screen center. Long-tapping the field **copies the coordinates to the clipboard**.
-     * //Guiding// – distance, azimuth and estimated time of reaching your destination
-     * //Track record// – recording time and distance
-     * //Time, battery// - current date and time, battery status in % and battery temperature
-     * //Sunrise/Sunset// - remaining time to and absolute time of either sunrise or sunset depending what is closer
-{{ :manual:user_guide:infofield.png?nolink |}}
-=====  Search (3) =====
-By default, this button launches online address search powered by Google:
-{{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen3.png?nolink |}}
-By tapping the menu button in the topbar more searching options appear:
-{{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen4.png?nolink |}}
-Select one of them. Later Locus switches directly the search option you chose for the last time. [[manual:user_guide:functions:search|More about search >>]]
-===== GPS indicator (4) =====
-Its icon indicates your **internal GPS status**:
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_off_default.png?nolink&30}}- acquiring of location is **disabled**
+  * **touch and drag** the map
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_no_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- searching for location but valid location **not found yet**, location on the map is marked by an //orange circle//
+==== Zooming ====
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_ap_no_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- the same as above, but //Internal GPS Auto-off//  is **enabled**  (see more in [[:manual:user_guide:settings:gps|GPS settings >>]])
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- current location is **valid**  (GPS is fixed), location on the map is marked by a //blue circle//
-  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_ap_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- the same as above, but //Internal GPS Auto-off//  is **enabled**  (see more in [[:manual:user_guide:settings:gps|GPS settings >>]])
-Tapping the **GPS indicator**  switches on **[[:manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS skyplot and Compass ]]** screen. When you **hold**  the GPS icon, a menu appears for **fast switch of GPS status**.
+  * **pinch** or **double-tap-and-drag** the map
-<WRAP round tip>
+  * use **[[manual:user_guide:settings:control#panels_buttons|zooming buttons]]** that are hidden by default:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mainscreen04.png?nolink |}}\\ When holding one of the buttons, a zoom slider appears – it displays the **range of available zooms** and your actual zoom position:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen7.png?nolink |}}
-Panel containing buttons //Search// and //GPS// is **customizable** and you are able to set any of Locus Map internal functions to it. Just touch-and-hold any of the buttons and choose **Modify panel**. See more in [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings:panels|Functions panel settings >>]].
+==== Centering ====
-</WRAP>
-=====  The main map window =====
-In the basic setting, **Locus Map** selects the entry map according to the **location of the app installation**. In some countries, there are local providers, the rest of the World (or in case Locus Map can not acquire the user's location) is covered by the //OSM hike&bike// data:
+  * tap the centering button **once** - your GPS location on the map shifts to the center:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen01.png?nolink |}}
-     * United States - //USGS Topo//
+  * to **keep** your GPS location **centered**, hold the centering button until keeping the location centered is confirmed:\\ {{ :manual:basics:mainscreen03.png?nolink |}}
-     * Germany – //OSM MTB Europe//
+  * to abort the auto-centering, hold the centering button again until the abort is confirmed.
-     * Hungary – //Turistautak Classic//
+==== Rotating ====
-     * Czech republic – //SmartMaps//
-     * Slovakia – //Smartmaps//
-     * other Europe – //4UMaps//
-     * Japan -  //GSI standard//
-     * New Zealand – //NZ Topo//
-The **displayed map** setting can always be **modified** according to the user's needs via the **[[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]]**.
-Depending on your **GPS status** the map is centered on your **position** or on the approximate center of the area the map data cover. The **center of the map screen** is marked by a **cursor** {{:manual:user_guide:ic_location_cross.png?nolink&30|}} (6).
+  * tap the centering button **twice**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen6.png?nolink |}}\\ The map rotates according to your movement direction (forward is up) or according to your device's [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#compass|hardware compass]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen13.gif |}}
-===== Controlling the map =====
+  * another option is to **display the direction of the users view** (or better - orientation of the phone when the map is kept oriented northwards):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen8.png?nolink |}}\\ This can be turned on/off in the [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings#auxiliary_graphics|map settings]].
+  * **manual rotating** is by default switched off. It can be activated in [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#simple_multi-touch|map screen settings]]. The manual rotating mode is indicated on the rotating button:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen14.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== Magnifier, zoom lock, screen lock ====
+These controls are by default hidden and can be added to the **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|panels of functions]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen9.png?nolink |}}
+  * **magnifier**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen10.png?nolink |}}
+  * **zoom lock** - disables switching among the map zooms but **allows changing the map resolution** (at the cost of its blurring when extremely zooming in):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen11.png?nolink |}}
+  * **screen lock** - blocks all map controls and HW buttons. Screenlock switch appears on the side of the window. To **unlock the screen**, drag it to the center:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen12.png?nolink |}}
+=====  Information panel =====
-Basically the map is controlled easily by **simple tap gestures**:
+By default, info panel is [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#top_panel_hiding|hidden]] (1). When you activate it you can select what to display in it:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:infofield.png?nolink |}}
-     * //touch and drag// – map shift
+  * **Map** – format, name, zoom, and resizing % of the displayed map
-     * //double tap and drag// – map zoom
+  * **GPS** – GPS accuracy, number of targeted/fixed satellites, speed, and altitude
-     * //pinch// – map zoom
+  * **Coordinates** – actual coordinates of the location of the cursor. Holding a finger on the box **copies the coordinates to the clipboard**
+  * **Guidance** – distance, azimuth, and estimated time of arrival at your destination
+  * **Track recording** – recording time and distance
+  * **Time, battery status** - current date and time, battery status in % and its temperature
+  * **Sunrise/Sunset** - remaining time and absolute time of either sunrise or sunset, depending on which is closer
+===== GPS indicator =====
+By default, it is placed in the bottom panel (10) and it indicates the **status of Locus's access to GPS location** provided by your device.
-Otherwise the map is controlled by the **bottom panel buttons**:
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_off_default.png?nolink&30}}- access to GPS location is **disabled in Locus** (but the device has access enabled)
-     * **(9) centering button** – it shifts the map so that your position on the map is in the **middle of the screen** depending on your actual **GPS located position**. If your GPS is off, it shifts to your **latest located GPS fix position**. If you **touch and hold** the button, a small menu appears:
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_no_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- the device has disabled access to GPS or it is **searching for the GPS location**
-       * //Hold map center// - checking this option returns the map to your actual GPS position in the center of the screen after **5 seconds** of inactivity. The method can be switched on in the [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings|Maps Settings]] menu as well.
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_ap_no_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- the same as above but **GPS Auto-off**  is **ON**  (see more at [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#gps_auto-off|GPS settings >>]])
-       * //Set custom GPS marker position// - enables to drag the screen center cursor to a custom position and confirm it in the top bar. Double tap on the centering button returns the GPS marker on its original position.
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- **GPS location is fixed**
-     * **(10) rotating button** – rotates the map according to your direction. If your device is equipped with **compass**, it offers two methods of viewing your actual position in accordance with it. Either it is {{:manual:user_guide:ic_rotate_screen_black.png?nolink&30|}}**rotation of the map** as a whole or displaying your {{:manual:user_guide:ic_rotate_view_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**eye view**. When **holding the button** it asks which method you prefer to set as **default** for later use. The eye view is functional only provided the **GPS is on**.
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_ap_fix_default.png?nolink&30}}- the same as above but **GPS Auto-off**  is **ON**  (see more at [[manual:user_guide:settings:gps#gps_auto-off|GPS settings >>]])
-     * **(11) zooming buttons** – the maps in **Locus Map** usually consist of a **range of zooms**, i.e. map scales accurately aligned one above another. The button **-** zooms out, i.e. switches to a smaller map scale, the **+** button zooms in,  i.e. switches to a larger scale. When holding one of the buttons, a zoom slider appears – it displays the range of available zooms and your actual zoom position.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:mapscreen2.png?nolink |}}\\ The number of zooms corresponds to the standard you know from e.g. [[http://maps.google.com|Google Maps]]:
+  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_simulation.png?nolink&30|}}- **GPS simulation** is ON. [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps#topbar_menu|More info here >>]]
-       *//zoom 8// – major cities, highways and main roads
-       *//zoom 9// – towns and secondary roads
-       *//zoom 10 – 13// – villages, tertiary roads
-       *//zoom 14 – 15// – streets
-       *//zoom 16 - 17// - houses
-       *//zoom 18 and above// – house numbers (some maps)
-  * **(12) lock button** – it launches a menu offering {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_lock_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**zoom lock**, {{:manual:user_guide:ic_hint_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**lock of the screen** and a {{:manual:user_guide:ic_magnifier_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**magnifier lense**. The zoom lock **disables switching among the map zooms** but allows enlarging the map view (at the cost of its blurring when extremely zooming in and illegibility of the map when extremely zooming out). The screen lock **blocks map shift**. A grey rectangle switch appears on the side of the window. To **unlock the screen**, drag it to the center. The last item of the menu, the magnifier, offers a circular window with enlarged map that **zooms the area** pointed on with the arrow of the tool. The zoom level of the enlarged area is the same. The tool is fixed in the upper left quarter of the map so if you want to point it on a different area, you have to **shift the map**. When **holding the button** it asks which tool you prefer to set as **default** for later use.
-[[manual:user_guide:maps_tools|More map tools]] are accessible from the** Main Menu > More functions**. The selection of maps to display is provided by the [[manual:user_guide:maps_mmanager|Map Manager]].
+Tapping the **GPS indicator** opens **[[:manual:user_guide:tools:gps|GPS skyplot and Compass ]]** screen. When you **hold**  the GPS icon, a menu appears for **fast switch of GPS status**.
+===== Panels of functions =====
+The app provides bottom and right panels. Buttons of features on them can be **fully customized**. [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|More info >>]]
+  * **Track recording button** (5) - opens a panel with track recording controls. [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|More info >>]]
+  * **Content button** (6) - opens a slide-out panel with additional content layers displayed above the map. [[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|More info >>]]
+  * **Main menu** (7) - entrance to the realm of Locus Map features and tools. [[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|More info >>]]
+<WRAP center round tip>
+**All controls, buttons and panels can be hidden and displayed upon tapping the screen**. What to hide, when and other aspects of the controls' behavior can be configured in [[manual:user_guide:settings:control#panels_buttons|settings > controlling > panels&buttons]].
+</WRAP>

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