http://docs.locusmap.eu/ 2026-04-18T23:10:10+00:00 http://docs.locusmap.eu/ http://docs.locusmap.eu/lib/tpl/locus/images/favicon.ico text/html 2023-05-05T12:11:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:how_to_add_map_shading&rev=1683281470&do=diff How to work with elevation data in Locus? ---------- Elevation data are necessary for many aspects of work with Locus: * base of calculation of route elevation gain when planning. * definition of elevation of point objects (POIs, geocaches...) * database for dynamic elevation tool (displays elevation on the position of the map cursor) text/html 2022-04-08T16:18:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:management&rev=1649427491&do=diff Tracks & Routes Management ---------- Tracks/Routes in Locus Map are managed in Tracks tab of the Data Manager. In default settings, the Tracks tab can be accessed from: * Main menu > Tracks For even quicker access you can add “Tracks” button to the text/html 2022-04-27T08:49:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:maps_settings&rev=1651042184&do=diff Maps Settings ---------- Online maps Cache maps Saves displayed online maps into internal database in temporary memory and accelerates their future loading. Cached maps only Displays only cached map tiles of online maps to avoid downloading from the internet text/html 2019-08-07T13:58:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:advanced:customization:config&rev=1565179094&do=diff Custom settings ---------- Expert settings This section is still IN DEVELOPMENT - settings from the Config.cfg file are being moved to a special part of the settings within the app ---------- Settings that are not essential for running the app and overall user experience. Some of these settings were removed from the main settings because of weak usage, some were found redundant and some have a purpose only for advanced Locus users. text/html 2022-04-07T13:59:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:planning&rev=1649332768&do=diff Route Planning ---------- About routes Routes are strings of routepoints along which user is guided or navigated during his activity - hiking, biking etc. Routes are pre-planned, drawn on maps or imported and put into navigation devices so that we can travel along their lines. text/html 2022-04-08T11:55:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:points_tracks&rev=1649411757&do=diff Points & Tracks Settings ---------- Points Tap on point Sets default action after tapping a point on the map: * Popup - a small information label popping under the point: more info here >> * Screen - whole screen window with all information about the point: text/html 2022-12-07T13:54:58+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:quick_settings&rev=1670417698&do=diff Quick Settings ---------- If you need direct and fast switch of some setting options, use Quick Settings. It is accessible from the main menu but for even quicker access we recommend to place it to your Function Panels. Quick settings box Displays a grid of the most used settings shortcuts. The grid is fully customizable and you can: text/html 2020-07-28T14:45:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:functions:data_import&rev=1595940348&do=diff Import ---------- About Import is used when you want to work with tracks and/or points from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons, etc. 1. Launch import * Menu > (more functions) > Import 2. Select a file Locus file browser opens the last used memory drive. text/html 2022-04-07T12:06:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:points:management&rev=1649325969&do=diff Points Management ---------- All user points in Locus Map are managed in Points manager. It can be accessed: * from the main menu: * from Functions panel: Points are stored in folders from where you can visualize them on map, edit them, copy etc. Folders can be put into text/html 2020-07-28T14:45:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:points:import&rev=1595940329&do=diff Points Import ---------- About Points import is used when you want to work with points from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons etc. Either you choose the data yourselves or Locus Map receives them. 1. Launch import There are a few ways: text/html 2022-04-08T11:54:11+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tools:altitude&rev=1649411651&do=diff Altitude Manager ---------- About Menu > Settings > GPS and location > Altitude manager Altitude manager enables to fine-tune obtaining altitude values from your mobile device. It is divided into three main tabs: * main settings * settings of altitude offset text/html 2020-07-28T14:47:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:import&rev=1595940465&do=diff Tracks Import ---------- About Tracks import is used when you want to work with tracks from outside of Locus - websites, apps, add-ons etc. Either you choose the data yourselves or Locus Map receives them. 1. Launch import There are a few ways: text/html 2022-04-08T16:18:55+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:trainingmanager&rev=1649427535&do=diff Audio coach (ex “training manager”) ---------- Audio coach comments your performance during a workout or a trip with voice notifications of your actual or average speed, distance, pace, elevation, heart rate and many other parameters. It works with text/html 2023-05-05T11:28:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:maps_locusmaps&rev=1683278908&do=diff LoMaps ---------- About Locus Map developing company Asamm Software provides its own maps based on OpenStreetMap Data and rendered directly in Locus Map application via MapsForge toolbox: * LoMaps cover the whole World in map packets covering individual states * text/html 2022-04-07T14:08:45+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:use_sdcard_on_kitkat&rev=1649333325&do=diff Locus data on external SD card ---------- Important! Before Android 4.4.2., Locus Map was designed to work with SDcard as external storage space for all data related to the application - downloaded SQLite maps, point databases, SRTM data etc. After KitKat came on stage SD card reading/writing permissions were completely redefined: text/html 2022-04-08T14:53:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:recording:panel&rev=1649422408&do=diff Track recording panel and widget ---------- Track recording in Locus Map can be controlled by two kinds of Locus screen panel and a widget. The type of the track recording panel that can be selected in track recording settings - sliding side panel, which is set as default, and text/html 2016-09-26T18:13:30+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:advanced:customization:coloring&rev=1474906410&do=diff Custom Elevation Coloring ---------- Locus Map currently offers only a few general palettes for elevation coloring. Here is an instruction how to customize the coloring according to your personal needs: * create a new folder in Locus root directory: text/html 2020-09-02T19:14:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tracks:editing&rev=1599066876&do=diff Track/Route Editing ---------- Route re-planning * change of route progress * route extension * route shortening Opening the route * directly on map - tap the route and select Route planner: * from the route detail menu: Changing progress Drag shaping text/html 2022-04-08T15:43:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:tools:dashboards&rev=1649425399&do=diff Dashboards ---------- About The dashboard is a unique solution for displaying additional information (digit and charts) above the map. It is useful for sports tracking, geocaching, navigation etc. The layer is touch-insensitive but it can contain some action buttons too - e.g. track recording controls. text/html 2018-07-03T11:53:29+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings&rev=1530611609&do=diff Guidance Settings ---------- Points Guidance panel Sets display of an additional panel with information about the point, its distance and direction etc.: The panel is ON by default. Notification Settings of Guidance notifications >> Tracks Next routepoint distance Sets the distance at which Locus Map switches guidance to a next following routepoint. text/html 2026-03-12T10:27:19+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq&rev=1773307639&do=diff FAQ ---------- The knowledge base of Locus Map Classic is no longer fully updated. If you are looking for the latest features, please visit manual of Locus Map 4 at docs.locusmap.app. Contacting us * Have a question, problem, idea? * How to help with app development? Installation * How to upgrade from Locus Classic to Locus Map 4 * How to install Locus Classic * Older versions of Locus Map * Moving Locus Classic to another phone or tablet * Error during installation from G… text/html 2022-04-07T14:38:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:settings:misc&rev=1649335139&do=diff Miscellaneous ---------- Global Default directories Allows customizing Locus Map default working directories. Set the main directory Android 11+ The app is forced to have the main directory in its private folder in /Android/data/ system directory. text/html 2022-04-08T12:04:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:points:add&rev=1649412268&do=diff Adding New Points ---------- User points of interest can be added to map several ways - by creating new points from scratch, by creating new points with some predefined parameters or by importing them from outside of Locus. Default position New points are automatically created on your text/html 2020-02-07T10:04:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:advanced:customization&rev=1581066293&do=diff Customization ---------- * Custom Icons * Custom Online Maps * Custom Navigation Voices * Custom Screens & Dashboards * Custom Elevation Coloring * Custom Settings * Custom Coordinate Systems * Locus Actions * Custom Text-To-Speech text/html 2022-04-07T12:03:54+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus&rev=1649325834&do=diff Geocaching in Locus Map ---------- About * Locus Map handles geocaches as a category of points - each has its name, coordinates, description plus further specific parameters like cache code, difficulty, terrain, size etc. * Geocaches must be text/html 2023-12-04T14:32:48+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:functions:share&rev=1701696768&do=diff Share ---------- This feature offers several ways of sharing your immediate location or other content in one place. My location My current location The quickest way how to tell your friends where you are at the moment. Locus calls your favorite messaging app and sends a short message with your position. text/html 2017-06-13T15:53:13+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:notification_center&rev=1497361993&do=diff Notification center ---------- This is the place where all announcements from Locus app, its developers or various actions are displayed. E.g. when you download maps, routes or elevation data from Locus Store. Or when there are some news on Locus website, or when Locus reminds you of remaining text/html 2022-01-21T15:44:26+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:locus_on_external_sdcard&rev=1642776266&do=diff Locus data on external SD card ---------- OS-related assumptions Android 11+ In November 2021, Google launched a new file management system in Android 11 and the following versions, bringing a major change to the way Locus Map and other applications handle their data: * text/html 2020-10-02T16:22:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:android5api&rev=1601648548&do=diff Why is it not possible to use Android 5+ API in Locus for full SD card access? ---------- Locus Map works with databases. Maps, points, tracks, some settings... all of this information is stored in databases. Work with databases is two-directional - data flow text/html 2022-04-07T14:32:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:faq:android_11_filesystem&rev=1649334762&do=diff Using Locus Map on Android 11+ file system ---------- What is this all about? In November 2021, Google launched a new file management system in Android 11 and the following versions, bringing a major change to the way Locus Map and other applications handle their data: The app has a full read/write access only to its PRIVATE FOLDER text/html 2022-04-08T14:51:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) http://docs.locusmap.eu/doku.php?id=manual:user_guide:maps_settings:obj_feat&rev=1649422284&do=diff Points & Tracks ---------- Menu > Settings > Maps > Points & Tracks POINTS Tap on point Sets default action after tapping a point on the map: * Popup - a small information label popping right above the point, more info here >> * Screen - whole screen window with all information you need,