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-====== Points management ======+====== Points Management ======
  
 ---- ----
-All user points in Locus Map are managed in the **Points manager**. You can access it:+All user points in Locus Map are managed in the **Points** manager. You can access it:
   * from the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points01.jpg?nolink |}}     * from the **[[manual:user_guide:settings:mainmenu|main menu]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points01.jpg?nolink |}}  
   * or from **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]]** (if you set it up):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points02.jpg?nolink |}}   * or from **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]]** (if you set it up):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points02.jpg?nolink |}}
  
-Points are stored in **folders** from where you can **visualize them on map**, **edit** them, **copy** etc. Folders can be put into **groups**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager.jpg?nolink |}}+Points are stored in **folders** from where you can **visualize them on map**, **edit** them, **copy**etc. Folders can be put into **groups**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager.jpg?nolink |}} 
 +===== Cloud sync ===== 
 +<wrap info>Available only with **[[https://www.locusmap.app/premium|Premium Gold]]**</wrap> 
 + 
 +To sync your points manually with the cloud, tap the button in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points35.jpg?nolink |}}\\  
 + 
 +Your points are then **automatically synchronized** (saved to and downloaded back) with your **[[https://web.locusmap.app|personal web library]]** via Locus cloud service. This happens after every change of your data - when a point is created, imported etc. **[[manual:user_guide:sync|More details here >>]]** 
 +<WRAP center round important> 
 +**It is necessary to perform the first synchronization with the cloud manually.** This way your personal web database is created. 
 +</WRAP>
 ===== Folders ===== ===== Folders =====
  
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-**Icon** (1) - tapping it opens selection to **load** (visualize on map) all previously visible points or all points in the folder. Once all points were selected, it just switches between all visible/all invisible:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager3.jpg?nolink |}}+**Icon** (1) - tapping it opens the selection to **load** (visualize on map) all previously visible points or all points in the folder. Once all points were selected, it just switches between all visible/all invisible:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager3.jpg?nolink |}}
  
-**Folder name** (2) - tapping it unfolds the folder:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points03.gif?nolink |}}+**Folder name** (2) - tapping it unfolds the folder:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points03.jpg?nolink |}}
  
 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_black.png?nolink&30|}}**action menu button** (4):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager5.jpg?nolink |}} {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_black.png?nolink&30|}}**action menu button** (4):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager5.jpg?nolink |}}
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 ==== How to add a folder ==== ==== How to add a folder ====
-  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:add.png?nolink&30|}} and select **Folder**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points04.gif?nolink |}}+  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:add.png?nolink&30|}} and select **Folder**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points04.jpg?nolink |}}
   * select **icon** (optional - select from Locus style and Garmin style icons) and **name** the folder   * select **icon** (optional - select from Locus style and Garmin style icons) and **name** the folder
-  * set style and behavior of **point labels** on map screen (optional)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager4.jpg?nolink |}}\\ //Global settings// - the point labels/screens behavior submits global settings made in [[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#point_label_content|Settings > Points&Tracks]]; //Never// - point labels are activated only by tapping the points; //On hover// - point labels appear when the map cursor hovers over the point;  //Always// - point labels are permanently visible+  * set style and behavior of **point labels** on the map screen (optional)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager4.jpg?nolink |}}\\ //Global settings// - the point labels/screens behavior submits global settings made in [[manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks#point_label_content|Settings > Points&Tracks]]; //Never// - point labels are activated only by tapping the points; //On hover// - point labels appear when the map cursor hovers over the point;  //Always// - point labels are permanently visible
   * tap **ADD** to confirm   * tap **ADD** to confirm
 ===== Groups ===== ===== Groups =====
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 ==== How to add a group ==== ==== How to add a group ====
-  * tap submenu in topbar and select **Groups**+  * tap the submenu in topbar and select **Groups**
   * tap + and create a new group   * tap + and create a new group
   * new group appears in the point manager:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points05.gif?nolink |}}   * new group appears in the point manager:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points05.gif?nolink |}}
 ==== How to add a folder to a group ==== ==== How to add a folder to a group ====
-  * open edit menu of a folder+  * open the edit menu of a folder
   * select the group you want to put the folder into   * select the group you want to put the folder into
   * save\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points06.gif?nolink |}}   * save\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points06.gif?nolink |}}
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 After tapping a folder name in the manager the points display in a vertical list:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points07.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Its **topbar** displays visible/total number of points:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager6.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **Each line** consists of:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager7.jpg?nolink |}} After tapping a folder name in the manager the points display in a vertical list:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points07.jpg?nolink |}}\\ Its **topbar** displays visible/total number of points:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager6.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **Each line** consists of:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager7.jpg?nolink |}}
  
-  * //icon// (1) - either the same as the folder in case the point is created by you or different in case the point is imported - **tapping the icon displays the point on map**+  * //icon// (1) - either the same as the folder in case the point is created by you or different in case the point is imported - **tapping the icon displays the point on the map**
   * //point name// (2) - tapping it opens a **point detail screen**   * //point name// (2) - tapping it opens a **point detail screen**
   * //bearing and distance// (3) to the point from the current position of the map cursor   * //bearing and distance// (3) to the point from the current position of the map cursor
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     * //First X points// - shows a **predefined number** of first points in the list (50, 100, 200... points)     * //First X points// - shows a **predefined number** of first points in the list (50, 100, 200... points)
     * //Show all// - makes **all points** in the folder **visible** on the map     * //Show all// - makes **all points** in the folder **visible** on the map
-    * //Invert// - inverts current selection, useful when you want to select almost all points except some. Select those and then invert the selection.\\+    * //Invert// - inverts the current selection, useful when you want to select almost all points except some. Select those and then invert the selection.\\
  
 {{:manual:user_guide:ic_sort_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== How to sort points ==== {{:manual:user_guide:ic_sort_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== How to sort points ====
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 //Geocaching// - folders with geocaches contain this option for further sorting methods, see more in [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#sorting_menu|Geocaching]]</WRAP> //Geocaching// - folders with geocaches contain this option for further sorting methods, see more in [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#sorting_menu|Geocaching]]</WRAP>
  
-{{:manual:user_guide:ic_filter_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== How to filter points ====+{{:manual:user_guide:ic_filter_alt.png?nolink&50| }} 
 +==== How to filter points ====
  
   * tap **filter button**   * tap **filter button**
   * select **criteria**   * select **criteria**
-    * **name** - filter out points based on a given string of characters - fulltext check+    * **name** - filter out points based on a given string of characters - full-text check
     * **icon** - filter out points with particular icons     * **icon** - filter out points with particular icons
-    * **date** - filter out points created in particular term from-to +    * **date** - filter out points created in particular term from-to 
-    * **max. distance** - define maximum distance of filtered points from the map cursor+    * **max. distance** - define the maximum distance of filtered points from the map cursor
     * **invert the filter** - inverts the filter settings     * **invert the filter** - inverts the filter settings
   * tap **FILTER**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points09.gif?nolink |}}   * tap **FILTER**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points09.gif?nolink |}}
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 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 === Save filter for later use === === Save filter for later use ===
-With saved filter you do not have to set it up again every time you need it. All is done in the filter manager:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points34.gif?nolink |}}+With saved filter you do not have to set it up again every time you need it. All is done in the filter manager:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points34.gif?nolink |}}
 Saved filters can be overwritten by newer settings or deleted:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager14.png?nolink |}} Saved filters can be overwritten by newer settings or deleted:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager14.png?nolink |}}
-You can quickly apply saved filter when displaying a whole folder of points:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points33.gif?nolink |}} +You can quickly apply saved filter when displaying a whole folder of points:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points09.jpg?nolink |}} 
-{{:manual:user_guide:ic_tools_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== Copying, moving, deleting etc. ====+ 
 +{{:manual:user_guide:ic_tools_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== Copying, moving, deletingetc. ====
 More managing tools can be found under the **tools button**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points10.gif?nolink |}} More managing tools can be found under the **tools button**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points10.gif?nolink |}}
  
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 When you **tap a point on the main map screen**, a panel with detailed info about the point slides up from the bottom:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points24.jpg?nolink |}} When you **tap a point on the main map screen**, a panel with detailed info about the point slides up from the bottom:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points24.jpg?nolink |}}
 +
 +If you shift the map out of the point's location, Locus **shows a pointer on the location** of the selected point so that you always know where the point is. By tapping the pointer, you center the point back on the screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points36.jpg?nolink |}}
 ==== Basics, description and other info ==== ==== Basics, description and other info ====
-  * **name, distance and elevation** are visible right after the panel slide up: \\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points25.jpg?nolink |}}\\ More information emerges when you slide the panel a bit more up:+  * **name, direction, distance and elevation** are visible right after the panel slide up: \\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points25.jpg?nolink |}}\\ More information emerges when you slide the panel a bit more up:
   * **Description, folder, links, location...** are lined up below the main info:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points26.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **Folder** - tapping {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} opens the folder in the [[manual:user_guide:points:management#points_folder|point manager]]. **Coordinates** - long-press copies the coordinates to the clipboard   * **Description, folder, links, location...** are lined up below the main info:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points26.jpg?nolink |}}\\ **Folder** - tapping {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} opens the folder in the [[manual:user_guide:points:management#points_folder|point manager]]. **Coordinates** - long-press copies the coordinates to the clipboard
  
 ==== Tools ==== ==== Tools ====
 The bar with tools is placed at the bottom of the panel. It contains several groups of tools: The bar with tools is placed at the bottom of the panel. It contains several groups of tools:
-=== Navigation options ===+==== Navigation options ====
   * **Plan route to** - opens the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|route planner]] and **quickly plans a route to the point** using the last used routing profile:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points26.gif?nolink |}}\\ You can go on planning the route, change profiles, add more points etc.   * **Plan route to** - opens the [[manual:user_guide:tracks:planning|route planner]] and **quickly plans a route to the point** using the last used routing profile:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points26.gif?nolink |}}\\ You can go on planning the route, change profiles, add more points etc.
   * **Navigate to** - opens a routing profile selection, generates a route, and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation#navigate_to|starts navigation to the point]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points27.gif?nolink |}}   * **Navigate to** - opens a routing profile selection, generates a route, and **[[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation#navigate_to|starts navigation to the point]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points27.gif?nolink |}}
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   * **Navigation apps** - opens a list of installed applications that are able to navigate to the point (Google Maps, Komoot, Sygic, etc.)   * **Navigation apps** - opens a list of installed applications that are able to navigate to the point (Google Maps, Komoot, Sygic, etc.)
  
-=== Add-on options === +==== Add-on options ==== 
-Contents of this group depend on the installed add-ons. The most common options regard the **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#geocaching4locus_add-on|Geocaching4Locus]]** add-on.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points30.jpg?nolink |}} +The contents of this group depend on the installed add-ons. The most common options regard the **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#geocaching4locus_add-on|Geocaching4Locus]]** add-on.\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points30.jpg?nolink |}} 
-=== Sharing options === +==== Sharing options ==== 
-Opens a selection of [[manual:user_guide:functions:share|point sharing options]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points31.jpg |}}\\ More about particular sharing options [[manual:user_guide:functions:share|HERE >>]]+Opens a selection of [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#map_cursor_location|point sharing options]] which are the same as for the map cursor (except the basic geocache info sharing):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points31.jpg |}}\\ More about particular sharing options [[manual:user_guide:functions:share#map_cursor_location|HERE >>]]
  
-=== Editing options ===+==== Editing options ====
 Opens a dialog screen where you can edit any information about the point - its icon, name, folder, description... even its location:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points32.gif?nolink |}} Opens a dialog screen where you can edit any information about the point - its icon, name, folder, description... even its location:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points32.gif?nolink |}}
   * **Altitude** - if this parameter is empty tap the **GET** button to acquire elevation from the offline data (Premium only)   * **Altitude** - if this parameter is empty tap the **GET** button to acquire elevation from the offline data (Premium only)
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     * //Select video// - attaches a video from your phone memory     * //Select video// - attaches a video from your phone memory
     * //Select other files// - selects other files in your phone memory to attach to the point     * //Select other files// - selects other files in your phone memory to attach to the point
-=== More options === 
  
-...offers the same editing/copying etc. options as the [[manual:user_guide:points:management#copying_moving_deleting_etc|folder tool menu]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points34.jpg?nolink |}}+<WRAP center round info> 
 +Without **[[manual:user_guide:getpremium|Premium]]**, the number of attachments for one point is limited to **two**. 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +==== More options ==== 
 + 
 +...offers the same editing/copying etc. options as the [[manual:user_guide:points:management#copying_moving_deleting_etc|folder tool menu]], plus local weather forecast:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points34.jpg?nolink |}}
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