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--- manual:user_guide:points:add [2015/11/06 15:10] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:points:add [2025/04/16 11:39] (current) – mstupka
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-===== Procedures =====
+**[[manual:user_guide:points:about#user_points|User points of interest]]** can be added to map several ways - by **creating new points** from scratch, by **creating new points with some predefined parameters** or by **[[manual:user_guide:points:import|importing]]** them from outside of Locus.
+===== Default position =====
+New points are automatically created on your **actual GPS location**. There is an option to create new points on **position of the map cursor**, but you need to set it up in **[[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#new_point_default_location|points settings >>]].**
+==== Creating a new point ====
-There are several procedures **how to get to creating a new point** in Locus Map. Place the map screen center cross at the position of the point and select one of the following:
+  * tap **Main menu > [[manual:user_guide:my_library|My Library]] > select a folder (optionally) > {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:add.png?nolink&30|}} > New point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint01.gif?nolink |}} - adds a new point on map, all its other parameters are put in manually
-  * **Main menu > Points (or top panel > Data manager) > {{:manual:user_guide:add.png?nolink&30|}} > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Add a new point** - adds a new point at the position of the map screen center cross, all its other parameters are necessary to be put in manually\\ \\
+==== ... with a photograph ====
-  * **Main menu > Points (or top panel > Data manager) > {{:manual:user_guide:add.png?nolink&30|}} > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_photo_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Shoot a new point** - launches the phone camera, after taking a photo the point is added at the position of the map screen center cross and the photo is associated with it as an attachment\\ \\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addnewpoint1.png?nolink |}}
-  * **Menu > More functions > Tools section: {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} Add new point** - adds a new point at the position of the map screen center cross, all its other parameters are necessary to be put in manually\\ \\
-  * **Data manager > Points tab > any folder > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} Add a new point** - adds a new point at the position of the map screen center cross and stores it in a particular folder, all other parameters are necessary to be put in manually\\ \\
-  * **Map screen > long tap at a particular place > tap at the popup label (if there is any, see [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings:screen|Address search]]) > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} add a new point** - adds a new point at the selected place. The address and coordinates automatically fill in the point detail dialog\\ \\
-  * **Map screen with LoMaps > tap any map Point of Interest > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} add a new point** - copies all attributes of the map POI (name, short description, altitude, coordinates etc.) into a new point detail dialog
-===== Procedures via Locus Map functions =====
+  * tap **Main menu > My Library > select a folder (optionally) > {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:add.png?nolink&30|}} > Photo-point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint02.jpg?nolink |}} - launches the phone camera, after taking a photo the point is created and the photo is attached
-Points can be added or inserted also via one of many Locus Map functions:
+<WRAP center round tip>
+Both options to add a point or a photo point can be **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|added to the function panel]]** for a quick launch.
+</WRAP>
+{{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint13.jpg?nolink |}}
+==== ... from an address ====
+  * **Map screen > long tap on a selected place > tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom bar**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint04.gif?nolink |}} - adds a new point at the selected place. The address and coordinates are automatically filled in the point detail dialog
+==== ... from a LoPoint ====
+  * **Map screen with LoMaps > tap a [manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoint]] > tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom bar**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint05.gif?nolink |}} - copies all attributes of the map POI (name, short description, altitude, coordinates etc.) into a new point detail dialog
+===== New points via Locus functions =====
 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_search_alt.png?nolink&30 |}}
-==== Search ====
+==== ... from search result ====
-  * **Menu > Search > tap any search result > .... add a new point** - fills all attributes of the search result in the point detail dialog. See more about Search [[manual:user_guide:functions:search|here >>]].
+  * **Main menu/function panel > [[manual:user_guide:functions:search|Search]] > tap a search result item > tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_point_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom bar**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint06.gif?nolink |}} - fills all attributes of the search result in the point detail dialog.
 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_alt.png?nolink&30 |}}
-==== Track recording ====
+==== ... during track recording ====
-  * **Menu > Track recording > Start > Add point** - adds waypoints on the recorded track:
+  * **Main menu > [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:|Track recording]] > Start > Add point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint07.gif?nolink |}} - adds waypoints on the recorded track:
     * //Add new point// - adds a standard point on the track
-    * //Add point (photo)// -  takes a photo and makes a point with a photo attachment
+    * //Add point (photo)// - takes a photo and makes a point with a photo attachment
-    * //Add point (audio)// - records an audio and makes a point with an audio attachment
+    * //Add point (audio)// - records audio and makes a point with an audio attachment
     * //Add point (video)// - shoots a video and makes a point with a video attachment
+<WRAP center round important>Points created this way are "waypoints" existing only within the recorded track. Some point-related operations can not be performed with them, e.g. displaying them individually or copying them.
+</WRAP>
+[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|More about track recording >>]]
+===== New point dialog =====
-More about track recording [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording|here >>]]
-{{:manual:user_guide:ic_parking_alt.png?nolink&30 |}}
-==== Parking ====
-Adds a specific point that serves as a beacon marking place of one's car parking. The point does not have a name but includes parking hours alarm and various notification settings. See more about Parking[[manual:user_guide:functions:parking| here >>]]
-===== Add new point screen =====
-In many aspects the screen is similar to the [[manual:user_guide:points:management#point_detail_dialog|point detail dialog]]. The map preview is missing and everything is set up for inserting new information rather than editing existing facts.
-{{ :manual:user_guide:addnewpoint.png?nolink |}}
-==== Topbar ====
-Topbar contains **Save** and **Discard** button and two-tab selector of **Basic info** and **Attachment**.
 ==== Basic info ====
-  * **Icon & Name** - the point icon can be changed into many from Locus and Garmin style. If you leave it as it is, no specific icon will be associated with the point and it may be changed when the point folder icon changes. The name is pre-filled by the time stamp of creating the point and can be rewritten. Empty name socket is invalid.
+{{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint08.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Folder** - last used folder is pre-filled. It can be changed or a new folder can be created.
+  * **Icon & Name** - default new point icon is **given by context**. E.g. when you create a new point in a specific folder, the point has an icon of the folder.\\ \\ **It can be changed** - just tap and choose from **selection of Locus and Garmin style**. If you leave it as it is, no specific icon will be associated with the point and it may be changed when the point folder icon changes. The name is by default a time stamp for creating the point and can be edited too. **Name is one of the main point identifiers so it is impossible to save a no-name point.**
-  * **Location** - the position of the map screen center cross is pre-filled. It can be changed by directly rewriting the coordinates or using {{:manual:user_guide:ic_get_location_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:tools:location|Location selector >>]]**<html><br><br></html><WRAP round tip>Contents of the Location selector can be changed by tapping {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in its upper right corner. It is also possible to locate recently used positions on a dedicated tab.</WRAP>
+  * **Folder** - last used folder is pre-filled. It can be changed or a new folder can be created:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint09.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **Description** - optional socket for entering description of the point
+  * **Location** - actual (or last fixed) **GPS position** is pre-filled. It can be changed by directly rewriting the coordinates or using {{:manual:user_guide:ic_get_location_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**[[manual:user_guide:tools:location|Location selector >>]]**
-  * **Altitude** - height of the point above the sea level. If it is empty Locus Map can obtain it - tap **Get**.
+  * **Description** - optional socket for entering detailed information about the point
-  * **Address** - the address of the point can be filled either manually or from online databases - tap **Get address**
+  * **Altitude** - the height of the point above the sea level. If it is empty Locus Map can obtain it from offline elevation files <wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap> - tap **Get**.
-  * **Links** - if you want to add e-mail, phone or URL, tap **Add another field**
 ==== Attachment ====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:addnewpoint2.png?nolink |}}
-Contains files attached to the point - photos, videos, voice recordings, texts etc. To add any tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and choose from the selection. See more in [[manual:user_guide:points:management#point_detail_dialog|Point Detail Dialog >>]]
+Tap **+** and select the type - photos, videos, voice recordings, texts etc.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint12.gif?nolink |}} See more in [[manual:user_guide:points:management#point_detail_panel|Point detail panel >>]]
+==== Links ====
+If you want to add e-mail, phone or URL, tap **Add another field**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint11.gif?nolink |}}
+==== Address ====
+The address of the point can be filled either manually or from online databases - tap **Get address**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:addpoint10.gif?nolink |}}
+**Don't forget to press SAVE after all edits!**

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