{{ :manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Track Recording ======

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===== About =====
Recording a track is technically a continuous saving of a chain of trackpoints - places that are marked by unique GPS coordinates - like breadcrumbs that someone leaves behind when moving. The density of the trackpoints/breadcrumbs can be pre-defined in **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:profiles_settings| recording profiles]]** and varies according to used activity - walk, run, biking or driving by car. The faster the activity, the less dense are the trackpoints and the longer is the supposed traveled distance.

Tracks records are saved, stored in folders, can be sorted, filtered or edited later. More about it in the article **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:management|Track/Route Management >>]]**. 

===== How to start =====
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  * **Make sure GPS is on** - if not, turn it ON both in your mobile device and in Locus Map (it is on by default).
  * **Wait until your GPS is fixed** - the GPS icon {{:manual:user_guide:ic_gps_on_fix_default.png?nolink&30|}} is green
  * **Tap the track recording button on the main screen** (it can be hidden - just tap the screen twice, it'll show up):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec01.jpg?nolink |}}\\ 
  * **Track recording panel** slides from the side. Select **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:profiles_settings|activity]]** (recording profile) and set other parameters (optionally):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec02.jpg?nolink |}}
    * //Audio coach auto start// - select from predefined schemes of the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:trainingmanager|audio coach]]
    * //Live tracking auto start// - select from predefined [[manual:user_guide:functions:live_tracking|live tracking]] sessions
    * //Connected hardware// - select one of the connected [[manual:user_guide:tools:bluetooth|sensors]] (HRM, cadence...)
  * **Tap** {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_rec_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **to START recording**
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**System battery optimization warning** - if the optimization is enabled for Locus Map the recording will not function correctly as the system will try to kill Locus when it works in the background. **We strongly recommend to exclude Locus Map from ALL means of battery optimization**. [[manual:faq:gps_lost_fix_android6|More >>]]
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==== Other ways how to open recording panel ====
  * //Menu > Track recording//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec6.jpg?nolink |}}
  * //Menu > Tracks&Routes manager > **+** > Track recording//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec7.jpg?nolink |}}
  * //track-recording button// in the //Function panel//\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec8.jpg?nolink |}}
  * [[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:panel#track_recording_widget|track recording widget]]\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec9.jpg?nolink |}}
===== Recording is on =====

The recording-start panel changes into recording-control panel.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec13.jpg?nolink |}}\\ <wrap tip>Track recording activity is visible also in your system notification bar.</wrap>
  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_pause_normal_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Pause** button to pause recording
  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_add_wpt_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Add point** to add a waypoint to the track - <wrap tip> long tap it to select the default type of point - plain text, photo, audio, or video</wrap>

===== How to end =====

  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_track_record_stop_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **Stop** to stop track recording\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:tracks:trackrec11.jpg?nolink |}}
  * enter **track name** or leave the time stamp - select **folder** to save the track to or make a new one, set the track line **color and width** if you want to differ it from the default folder setting and tap **SAVE**. If you want to discard the recording, choose **DELETE**.

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Long-pressing the **STOP** button discards the recorded track **immediately**.
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===== Track recording panel, widget and settings =====

  * **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:panel|Track Recording Panel And Widget >> ]]**
  * **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:settings|Track Recording Settings >>]]**
  * **[[manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:profiles_settings|Recording Profiles Settings >>]]**