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====== LoPoints ======

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===== About =====

**LoPoints** are dynamic points of interest that can be displayed above any map. Each LoPoint marks the location and category of a particular place and contains additional information - e.g. opening hours, WWW, phone number, and other attributes. LoPoints can be navigated to and guided similarly to Locus user points. LoPoints are based on OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia data.
==== Online ====
Online LoPoints are loaded from the internet and contain also photos from Wikipedia and from Locus users:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints01.jpg?nolink |}} 

They can be turned on/off from the **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|content panel]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints02.jpg?nolink |}}
==== Offline ====

Offline LoPoints are an **integral part of [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|LoMaps]]** but can be also displayed above any other map. They can be turned on/off from the **[[manual:user_guide:mainscr_lpanel|content panel]]** as well.
<WRAP center round important > Offline LoPoints (mapname.osm.db file) can be used **only when a corresponding LoMap** (mapname.osm.map file) **is present** in Locus/mapsVector/ directory. If the map file is removed (e.g. due to saving space for use of another map) the LoPoint file cannot be initialized. </WRAP>

===== Browsing =====
You can browse offline LoPoints by categories, select a category and highlight it on the map.
  * Menu > All features > Points > **LoPoints (offline)**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints03.jpg?nolink |}}
  * **Select country** - the selection depends on your downloaded [[manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps|LoMaps]]\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints04.jpg?nolink |}}
  * **Points around**  - displays a list of all nearest points across all folders around your current location or position of the map cursor\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints05.gif?nolink |}}
  * **Select a category** - Accommodation, Financial&Post services, Culture&Tourism, Public services, Hiking&Cycling, Nature, Emergency&Health, Places of Worship, Food&Drink, Shopping, Sport leisure, Car services, Transportation, etc. Each category is divided into subcategories.
  * **Highlight the category on map** by tapping {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_alt.png?nolink&30}} in the topbar (showing also number of points in the selected category):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints06.gif?nolink |}}

<wrap info>LoPoints can't be exported.</wrap>

===== Search =====
You can search for LoPoints or their categories both from the LoPoints browser\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints07.jpg?nolink |}}and from the general Search\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints08.gif?nolink |}}
It works full-text so e.g. keyword "rests" returns all points with "rest" in their name, description or amenity. The search results can be highlighted on the map in the same way as described above.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints09.gif?nolink |}}
To **deactivate the highlight**, tap again the icon in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints10.jpg?nolink |}}
===== User photos =====
Photos are the greatest means of **inspiration** for other hikers, cyclists and other travelers **to discover** interesting places on the map. The most known objects are often accompanied by **Wikipedia** photos but the others can be equipped with snaps from **Locus users**. You can add your own pics but you can also browse and rate photos of others.

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<WRAP center round tip>
**[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:locoins#locoin_bonus|LoCoin Bonus]]**

When you attach a photo to the LoPoint and the photo is approved, **1 LoCoin will be added to your Locus account**. 
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==== Adding ====
<wrap info>This option requires you to be logged in to your **[[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]**</wrap>

If you decide to **inspire through your photos**, you can do so this way:

  * tap LoPoint on the map and a panel with details will pop up 
  * tap the **camera button**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints11.jpg?nolink |}}
  * select the option to either **take a photo** now or **select a photo** from the gallery that is already taken:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints12.jpg?nolink |}}
  * after confirming the photo or gallery selection you can **add more** snaps if you have them
  * close the dialog, the photos will start **uploading in the background** and you can continue to use the app normally

This can also be done **offline**. The photos are kept in temporary memory and uploaded when you get online.

**All photos are checked** by the Locus team before attaching them to LoPoints. It takes up to two workdays. 
<WRAP center round tip>
We recommend you follow the **[[https://www.locusmap.app/lopoints-photos/|best practices for adding your photos >>]]**
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==== Browsing and rating ====
When you come across a LoPoint photo you like and you want to see more from the same photographer you can **visit his/her personal gallery**:
  * tap a photo to see it in **detail**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints13.jpg?nolink |}}
  * tap the author's **name**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints14.jpg?nolink |}}
  * the **gallery** opens. 
  * you can see the numbers of views and ratings, and you can also **sort the photos**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints15.jpg?nolink |}}
  * if you like some of the photos you can **rate them too** (you have to be logged in to your [[manual:user_guide:locus_store:user_profile|Locus account]]):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints16.jpg?nolink |}}
<WRAP center round tip>
If you want to see the photos on a big screen with the whole user's gallery, you can display them on the **[[https://web.locusmap.app|Locus Map website]]**.
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===== Reviews =====
You can add a review to each LoPoint. The review consists of a **1-5 star rating and a comment**.

Rate a LoPoint on a scale of 1 to 5 stars from the worst to the best. The overall rating and number of comments are displayed in the LoPoint detail screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints17.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Detailed reviews are listed below:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints18.jpg?nolink |}}
==== Adding a review ====
  * tap a **LoPoint**
  * tap ** * ** under the LoPoint name, then **+** OR
  * scroll lower and tap **stars** or the **comment adding icon**. The number of stars is given by the order from the left. E.g. if you tap the fourth star from the left, you give a 4-star rating. If you tap the comment icon, no stars are highlighted. **You can add a rating or a comment or both, it's up to you.**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints19.gif?nolink |}}

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**We only accept decent and polite comments, even negative ones. Racist, vulgar and otherwise obviously harmful comments will be deleted and trolling users will be banned.**
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==== Updating or deleting ====
You can easily update or delete your review:
  * tap the **pencil** button next to your review
  * change the rating or the comment and tap **UPDATE**
  * to remove the review, tap **DELETE**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints20.gif?nolink |}}
==== Reporting harmful comments ====
Racist, vulgar and otherwise obviously harmful comments can be **reported** to us. If you come across such a comment:
  * tap the three-dot menu > **Report**
  * select the **reason** and add details (optional)
  * tap **SUBMIT**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:lopoints21.gif?nolink |}}