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====== Points Management ======
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All user points in Locus Map are managed in **Points manager**. It can be accessed:
* from the **main menu**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points01.gif?nolink |}}
* from **[[manual:user_guide:functions:panel|Functions panel]]**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points02.gif?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.png?nolink |}}
===== Folders =====
Each **folder line** consists of an **icon** (1), a folder **name** (2), **number of visible/stored points**(3) and and {{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_black.png?nolink&30|}}**action menu button** (4):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager2.png?nolink |}}
**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.png?nolink |}}
**Folder name** (2) - tapping it unfolds the folder:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points03.gif?nolink |}}
{{:manual:user_guide:ic_more_ver_black.png?nolink&30|}}**action menu button** (4):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager5.png?nolink |}}
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_edit_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//Edit// - here you can **change folder icon, edit name and style** on map or **insert folder into a group** if there is any created
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_import_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//Import// - add new points into the folder by **[[manual:user_guide:points:import|import]]** from outside of Locus
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_export_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//Export// - exports all points in the folder into a file and/or an online service, see more in **[[manual:user_guide:points:export|Points Export]]**
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_delete_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//Delete// - **deletes the whole folder** including all points in it
==== How to add a folder ====
* tap {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:add.png?nolink&30|}} and select **Folder**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points04.gif?nolink |}}
* 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.png?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
===== Groups =====
Folders can be put into **groups** as another level of data structure. Each **group line** contains the group name and number of folders allocated in it. Before adding a folder to a group, it is necessary to **create one**.
==== How to add a group ====
* tap submenu in topbar and select **Groups**
* tap + and create a new group
* new group appears in the point manager:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points05.gif?nolink |}}
==== How to add a folder to a group ====
* open edit menu of a folder
* select the group you want to put the folder into
* save\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points06.gif?nolink |}}
===== Points Folder =====
After tapping a folder name in the manager the points display in a vertical list:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points07.gif?nolink |}}\\ Its **topbar** displays visible/total number of points:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager6.png?nolink |}}\\ **Each line** consists of:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager7.png?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**
* //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
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_items_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//visibility button// (4) - switches point in/visibility on the map - button is highlighted **blue when the point is shown on map**
{{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_items_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== How to display points on map ====
=== Single point ===
* tap the icon of the point in the point list\\ OR
* tap the "eye" button {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_items_alt.png?nolink&30|}}:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points08.gif?nolink |}}
To remove the point from map (not from the database), tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_visibility_items_alt.png?nolink&30|}} again.
=== Multiple points ===
Use one of multiselecting options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager8.png?nolink |}}
* //Hide all// - makes **all points** in the folder **invisible** on the map
* //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
* //Invert// - inverts 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 ====
There are several options:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager9.png?nolink |}}
* //Sort by name// - sorts points **alphabetically**
* //Sort by distance// - sorts points by **distance from actual map cursor position** (or **actual GPS position** when fixed and centered)
* //Sort by creation date// - sorts points by their **creation date/time**
* //Sort by last update// - sorts points by the **date/time of their last update**
* //Reverse sorting// - switches **sorting into reverse mode**\\
//Geocaching// - folders with geocaches contain this option for further sorting methods, see more in [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#sorting_menu|Geocaching]]
{{:manual:user_guide:ic_filter_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== How to filter points ====
* tap **filter button**
* select **criteria**
* **name** - filter out points based on a given string of characters - fulltext check
* **icon** - filter out points with particular icons
* **date** - filter out points created in particular term from-to
* **max. distance** - define maximum distance of filtered points from the map cursor
* **invert the filter** - inverts the filter settings
* tap **FILTER**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points09.gif?nolink |}}
//Geocaching tab// - appears when geocaches are filtered. Contains further filtration methods specific for geocaching, see more in [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:gc_in_locus#filtering_menu|Geocaching]]
=== 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 |}}
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 |}}
{{:manual:user_guide:ic_tools_alt.png?nolink&50| }}==== Copying, moving, deleting etc. ====
More managing tools can be found under the **tools button**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points10.gif?nolink |}}
To apply a tool to points, **select points** by checking single ones or use multi-select and sorting in topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager10.png?nolink |}}
=== Copying ===
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=== Moving ===
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=== Exporting ===
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[[manual:user_guide:points:export|More details about exporting points >>]]
=== Deleting ===
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=== Other tools ===
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* //Update elevation// - updates elevation of selected points with downloaded SRTM data
* //Change icons// - changes icons of selected points
* //Earth// - exports selected points into [[https://earth.google.com/web|Google Earth]] if it is installed on the same device
* a few //geocaching tools// if the folder contains geocaches - //Update caches, GC Offlinizer// or //Load GC Vote//, see more in [[manual:user_guide:geocaching|Geocaching]]
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_cancel_alt.png?nolink&30|}} - **cancels Tools menu screen**
===== Point Map Label =====
Appears when you **move the map cursor across the point icon** on map:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points15.gif?nolink |}}
OR when you **tap a point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points16.gif?nolink |}}
In default settings, it contains the point **name, distance** from current position, **elevation** (if relevant data are available), a thumbnail of attached **image** (if there is any) and {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} **context menu**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager12.png?nolink |}}
* //Point detail// - shows **detailed information about the point** (displays also when you **tap the label itself**)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points17.gif?nolink |}}
* //Navigate to// - opens the navigation dialog to calculate **route to the point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points18.gif?nolink |}}\\ See more in **[[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|Navigation]]**.
* //Guide on// - starts **guiding to the point**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points19.gif?nolink |}}\\ See more in **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_to_a_point|Guidance]]**.
* // Compass// - opens the **compass screen** and starts **guiding to the point showing its azimuth and distance**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points20.gif?nolink |}}
* //Hide// - hides the point from the map:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points21.gif?nolink |}}
Tapping the label launches the Point Detail Screen:
===== Point Detail Screen =====
Contains all information considering a point: \\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points22.gif?nolink |}}
==== Basic info ====
* //map preview// of the point. Tap to display it centered on the map screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points23.gif?nolink |}} The map preview can be switched off:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points24.gif?nolink |}}
* //point folder icon and name//, number of visible/all points in folder, ">" leads to the folder.
* //point coordinates// and {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_get_location_alt.png?nolink&30|}}//[[manual:user_guide:tools:location|location selector]] // - tapping the coordinates opens a popup for editing coords and coordinate system. [[manual:user_guide:tools:location|Location selector]] can change location of the point by several methods:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:poimanager13.png?nolink |}}
* //description, photos, date of creation, address, altitude, links, phone// etc. - all can be edited from the bottom bar tool menu:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points25.gif?nolink |}}
==== Attachments ====
Contains list of attached files. To add some, tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_add_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the topbar:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points26.gif?nolink |}}
* //take a photo// - takes a picture with your phone or tablet camera
* //select a photo// - selects a photo in your phone memory - the attached photo can be used as the **point icon** - tap the menu next to the photo and select **Set as icon**
* //record an audio// - makes a voice recording by the phone or tablet microphone
* //select an audio// - attaches an audio file from your phone memory
* //shoot a video// - makes a video recording by the phone/tablet camera
* //select a video// - attaches a video from your phone memory
* //select other files// - selects other files in your phone memory to attach to the point
==== Tools menu ====
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_map_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //map switch// - centers the map at the point:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points27.gif?nolink |}}
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //navigation// button - opens a menu of navigating tools available within Locus or other navigation apps installed in your device.\\
Android OS offers an internal system where each application "registers itself" as a receiver of certain information - in this case **coordinates**. Locus Map tests all applications in your device and if they are able to receive coordinates they are listed in this menu.
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* //Navigate to// - opens the navigation dialog to calculate route to the point:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points28.gif?nolink |}}See more in [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:point-to-point|Point-to-point Navigation]].
* //Guide on// - starts guiding to the point:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points29.gif?nolink |}} See more in [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_to_a_point|Guidance to a point]]
* //Compass// - opens the [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps|compass screen]] and starts [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_to_a_point|guiding to the point]] showing its azimuth and distance:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points30.gif?nolink |}}
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_share_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //Share options and add-ons//\\ - opens a menu of installed add-ons (e.g. [[manual:user_guide:geocaching:import#geocaching4locus_add-on|Geocaching4Locus]] addon) and [[manual:user_guide:functions:share|point sharing options]]:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:points:points31.gif?nolink |}}\\ More about particular sharing options [[manual:user_guide:functions:share|HERE >>]]
* {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_up_alt.png?nolink&30|}} //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:points32.gif?nolink |}}