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--- manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards [2015/11/16 13:35] – mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards [2024/01/18 16:23] (current) – [Position] mstupka
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-  * <wrap info>This feature is available in Locus Map Pro only.</wrap>
+<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium]]**</wrap>
-===== About =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash.png?nolink |}}
-Dashboard is an additional layer that can overlay Locus main screen. It can display various information useful e.g. for sportstracking, geocaching etc. and also some active buttons (track recording). Its main advantage is to provide user with both map and other information at once.
+==== About ====
-There are several **pre-installed dashboards** available in Locus Map, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** own dashboards.
+The dashboard **displays additional information (digits and charts) on the map screen**, under or above the map screen - speed, distance, elevation gain, heart rate... In general, the layer is touch-insensitive but it can contain some action buttons too - e.g. track recording controls.
-===== Instructions of Use =====
+{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash16.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Dashboard</wrap>
+There are several **pre-set dashboards** for direct use. All of them can be **modified**, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** new dashboards from scratch.
-  * **first start** - requires installing default themes
+===== Selecting a dashboard =====
-  * **theme selection window** - select from ready-made themes. All themes are editable in the **dashboard editor** (see below).
-<WRAP tip round>It is strongly recommended to insert the dashboard button to the [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]]. Then set the control panels to hide (see [[manual:user_guide:maps_settings:panels|Settings]]) and you get a handy bike computer.</WRAP>
+  * //Menu > All features > Tools > Dashboard//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash01.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Map - control&panels > Set functions panels</wrap>
+  * tap a dashboard to **activate it above the map** (or tap again to deactivate). The last used dashboards are on top of the list.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash02.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * **short tap** - switches selected dashboard on/off
+==== Quick activation ====
-  * **long tap** - offers dashboard selection
+You can de/activate a dashboard from the selection panel but it is too deep in the menu. You can do so much faster.
-If you need to change settings of your dashboard or make any edits, you have to switch into the **dashboard editor**:
+  * add the **dashboard toggle button** to a [[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]] for fast switch on/off.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash03.jpg?nolink |}}\\ <WRAP center round tip>
+**Long-press** the toggle button to display the **selection of available dashboards**.
+</WRAP>
-{{:manual:user_guide:ic_dashboard_edit_alt.png  }}
-===== Dashboard Editor =====
-  * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Dashboard Editor</wrap>
-==== Changing settings etc. ====
-If you need to change settings of your dashboard, rename or delete it, open it in the Dashboard editor. Topbar menu contains **Settings**, **Save as** and **Delete** options.
+===== Creating a new dashboard =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash4.png?nolink |}}
-**Settings**
-  * //Close by button "back"// - check this if you want to close the dashboard by the HW "back" button of your device. Otherwise the dashboard can be preserved in ON position for the next launch of Locus Map
-  * //Resize by top panel// - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with top panel- it will be resized by it
-  * //Resize by the bottom panel// - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with bottom panel- it will be resized by it
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash5.png?nolink |}}
-If you are not content with the ready-made dashboard offer you can create one precisely according to your needs.
-  * select from following:
-    * start creating a **new dashboard from a scratch**
-    * use an **existing dashboard as a template** that you can either edit or save as a new theme
-==== Creating a new dashboard from a scratch ====
+  * open **Dashboard editor** and tap **+**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash04.jpg?nolink |}}
-{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash2.png?nolink |}}
   * insert **name** of the new dashboard
-  * a basic **grid of editable fields** appears - layout of rows and columns (can be modified later)
+  * a basic **grid of editable cells** appears:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash05.jpg?nolink |}}
-  * each field can contain some **data** - plain text or a function output - speed, distance, elevation etc.
+  * each cell can contain **text label, function output, chart, or a track recording control**
-  * tap a field to add an **item** - **Select source** window appears
+==== Adding content ===
-=== Select source ===
-The window offers two tabs of functions:
+Tap a cell to add content to it. **Select source** box offers two tabs of items:
-  * **Basic items** - select empty item, text label or one of many Locus Map functions
+  * **Features**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash06.jpg?nolink |}}\\ The screenshot displays only the upper part of the scroll, there are much more parameters.
-  * **Various items** - contain track recording controls and charts
+  * **Controls, charts**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash07.jpg?nolink |}}
-- select an item, it appears in the selected field. Tap it again to display the tools window:
+When you select an item, it appears in the selected cell.
-=== Tools ===
-  * **Add new item** - adds a new item field on the left, right, above or below the selected item
+<WRAP center round important>
-  * **Work with items**:
+**Some features' values are displayed only when the features are active and running - e.g. track recording or navigation.**
-    * //change item// - displays selection of function outputs to replace the current one
+</WRAP>
-    * //edit item// - settings of visibility of texts, icons, units, text appearance, icon appearance and positioning, text and unit align, background color, shape, size, padding, margin of the item. All can be checked on the item real-time preview
+==== Formatting ====
-    * //copy style&paste style// - useful when cloning items, especially when editing already existing theme
+To change the **style** of the cell, **add** cells or **delete** them, tap the active cell. A toolbox opens:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash08.jpg?nolink |}}
-    * //delete item// - deletes the field and its content - its space is taken by surrounding items
+  * **Add new cell** - adds a new cell on the left, right, above or below the selected cell
-  * **Work with rows**{{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash3.png?nolink |}}
+  * **Cell options**:
-    * //edit row// - sets whole row background color, shape and size
+    * **Change source** - displays a selection of function outputs to replace the current one
-    * //copy&paste style// - useful when cloning whole rows, especially when editing already existing theme
+    * **Edit** - here you can set texts, icons, units, their design and positioning, background color, shape, size, padding, and margin of the cell. All can be checked in a preview.
-    * //delete row// - deletes all fields and their contents - their space is taken by rows above or below
+    * **Copy style/Paste style** - useful when cloning cells, especially when editing an already existing dashboard
-  * **topbar**
+    * **Delete** - deletes the cell - surrounding cells take its space
-    * //settings// - edit dashboard name, description and other dashboard details
+  * **Rows options**
-    * //save as...// - insert a new name or overwrite already existing theme
+    * **Edit row** - sets the background color, shape, and size of the whole row of cells
-    * //delete// - deletes the dashboard
+    * **Copy style/Paste style** - useful when cloning whole rows, especially when editing an already existing dashboard
+    * **Delete row** - deletes the row of cells - their space is taken by rows above or below
 <WRAP round tip >
-Fields can be drag-dropped to change position.
+To move a cell, long-press, and drag it/drop it to the desired position.
 </WRAP>
-==== Using an existing dashboard as a template ====
+===== Using an existing dashboard as a template =====
-The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting is already done. Just select one from offered themes and edit it, overwrite it or select //Save as...// to create a new theme.
+You don't have to create a completely new dashboard from scratch. You can **edit an already existing one and use it as a template**.
+The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting are already done. Just select a dashboard that suits your needs the best from offered themes and select **Edit** from its menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash09.jpg?nolink |}}
+Then you can edit it, overwrite it and/or select **Save as...** to create a new one.
+===== Position =====
+The dashboard can be placed in various positions on the app screen. Tap **edit** in the dashboard action menu > topbar ... menu > Settings > Position:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash15.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Whole screen overlay** - the dashboard covers the whole main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash10.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Bottom screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash11.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Top screen overlay** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen on a semi-transparent canvas\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash12.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Inserted at the bottom** - the dashboard is placed under the main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash13.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Inserted at the top** - the dashboard is placed above the main screen\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash14.jpg?nolink |}}
+  * **Detached screen** - the dashboard is displayed outside the main app as an individual screen. It's beneficial for OLED phone screens as it saves the battery.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tools:dash3.gif?nolink |}}
+===== Other settings =====
+  * You can change the **name** and version, **description** and author
+  * **Close by the button "back"** - check this if you want to close the dashboard by the HW "back" button of your device. Otherwise, the dashboard can be kept active for the next launch of Locus Map
+  * **Resize by top panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with the top panel (available only when the "whole screen overlay" position is active)
+  * **Resize by the bottom panel** - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with the bottom panel (available only when the "whole screen overlay" position is active)

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