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manual:faq:cusom_subdirs [2021/12/03 15:06] – [Vector maps and SRTM data] mstupkamanual:faq:cusom_subdirs [2022/03/22 09:52] (current) – mstupka
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 ====== Transfer of custom subdirectories and external maps ====== ====== Transfer of custom subdirectories and external maps ======
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-Previously, Locus Map could work with data (maps, SRTM data, geotagged photos...) placed in subdirectories all over the device storage. This is no longer possible due to the [[manual:faq:android_11_filesystem|recent changes in the Android file system]] - the **custom data have to be transferred to the app private folder**. 
  
-===== Vector maps and SRTM data =====+It is no longer possible to use previously defined custom sub-directories due to the [[manual:faq:android_11_filesystem|recent changes in the Android file system]] - the **custom data have to be transferred to the app private folder**. 
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 +==== Vector maps and SRTM data ====
 If you had this data stored in custom sub-directories, Locus Map detects them and offers to **merge them into the main app directory** during the app data transfer:\\ {{ :manual:faq:page_move_root_dir_with_custom.jpg?nolink |}}\\ After the app data transfer, you can **place the sub-directories to the private directory on the removable SD card** if you need to save the internal storage space. **Newly you can place there also the /Maps/ and /MapsOnline/ sub-directories**: If you had this data stored in custom sub-directories, Locus Map detects them and offers to **merge them into the main app directory** during the app data transfer:\\ {{ :manual:faq:page_move_root_dir_with_custom.jpg?nolink |}}\\ After the app data transfer, you can **place the sub-directories to the private directory on the removable SD card** if you need to save the internal storage space. **Newly you can place there also the /Maps/ and /MapsOnline/ sub-directories**:
   * open //Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set custom sub-directories//   * open //Settings > Miscellaneous > Default directories > Set custom sub-directories//
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 === What if I refuse? === === What if I refuse? ===
 You lose access to the data via Locus. The data will remain in the device storage though. You lose access to the data via Locus. The data will remain in the device storage though.
-===== Backup sub-directory ===== +==== Backup sub-directory ==== 
-The only sub-directory that can be placed relatively without restrictions:\\ {{ :manual:faq:app_transfer03.jpg?nolink |}} +The only sub-directory that can be placed anywhere relatively without restrictions:\\ {{ :manual:faq:app_transfer03.jpg?nolink |}} 
 ===== External maps ===== ===== External maps =====
-Linking of the maps from external directories is also no longer supported. **The external maps can be used only within the default ///Locus/Maps/// directory.** +Linking of the maps from external directories is also no longer supported. **The external maps can be used only within the default ///Locus/Maps/// directory or in ///Android/Media/menion.locus.android/Maps/// or ///MapsVector/// directories.** Both directories are available in the internal and external storages. 
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 +Unfortunately, it is not technically possible to include external maps into the automatic transfer of the app data. **You have to move the maps to the available directories manually via the Import dialog** in the Map manager > Offline or in the Points or Track manager.
  
-Unfortunately, it is not technically possible to include external maps into the automatic transfer of the app data. **You have to move the maps to ///Locus/Maps/// directory manually via the system file manager.**+Then **restart Locus Map** - the maps in the new directories will be automatically added to the map manager.
 <WRAP center round info> <WRAP center round info>
-Surprisingly, some system file managers do not have access to the ///Android/data/// directory. In such a case, please use a **third-party file manager**, e.g. X-plore or Total Commander. Some products, e.g. Xiaomi, do not allow this even via third-party managers - the maps transfer to ///Android/data/// is possible only via **connecting the device to a PC**.+Surprisingly, some system file managers do not have access to the ///Android/data/// directory. In such a case, please move your map files to ///Android/Media/menion.locus.android/Maps/// or ///MapsVector/// directories. These directories remain accessible also for other apps like c:geo etc.
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 +==== Import of maps ====
 +This is another way how to get your own raster map files into the default /Locus/Maps/ directory:
 +  * open the **[[manual:user_guide:functions:data_import|Import]]** from Locus menu
 +  * find the map file in the device storage and tap it
 +  * the map file is added to the **default /Locus/Maps/ directory**
  
 ===== Custom folders with geo-tagged photos ===== ===== Custom folders with geo-tagged photos =====
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