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 {{ :manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Guidance ====== {{ :manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink|}}====== Guidance ======
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-===== About ===== 
-**Guidance** in Locus Map is a process of direct guiding towards a point or along a route. Unlike navigation it does not provide voice turn-by-turn instructions along roads on a map but shows direction, distance or estimated time of reaching a target. Therefore it is useful mainly for hiking and biking off-road or in badly mapped areas, and especially for **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|geocaching]]**. It is usable also for such "exotic" sports like sailing or flying.  
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-There are two kinds of guidance in Locus Map: 
-  * **Guidance to a point** 
-  * **Guidance along a route** 
  
 ===== Guidance To a Point ===== ===== Guidance To a Point =====
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points.png?nolink |}} +**Off-road, beeline guiding to a selected place, independent on road network**. Used especially for orientation in free terrain.
-This function is executable by several ways depending on where you select the point to guide to: +
-==== Points from the Data manager ==== +
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Points (or top panel > Data > Points tab) > folder with the point</wrap> +
-  * Tap the selected point +
-  * Tap Navigation button in the bottom panel and select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Guide On +
-  * A line of arrows accompanied by the distance indicator stretches between your position and the point  +
-  * The Guidance button in the upper left corner appears - it displays the point detail info+
  
-==== Points searched or selected on the map ==== +Typically useful for finding **[[manual:user_guide:geocaching|geocaches]]** or directing towards  **[[manual:user_guide:points:|user point of interest]]** and **[[manual:user_guide:points:about#lomaps_points_of_interest|LoMap POI]]** (remote viewpoint, waterfall etc.):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points.png?nolink |}}
-Point search results are always displayed on the map: +
-  * **select the point** for guidance +
-  * tap it and again tap the {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**arrow button** on the popup label +
-  *  select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**\\ +
  
-**LoMaps POI** +**How to guide? Select target and start guiding to it from its action menu.** 
-  * shift the map screen center at any of LoMaps POI icons on the map or tap any of them directly +==== Select target and start ==== 
-  * tap the arrow and select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Guide On+=== A particular point on map === 
 +  * tap the point (LoMap POI, geocache...) on map 
 +  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and then {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.gif?nolink |}}
  
-Places to guide to can be easily selected by **long-tapping the map** on the spot, tapping the arrow button on the label with address and selecting {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**. <wrap info>If nothing happens when long-tapping the screen, enable the function in Settings > Map - control&panels > Enable address search </wrap> +=== Indefinite place on map === 
-==== Point guidance control panel ==== +  * long-tap a place on map 
-When you start guiding to a point a special control panel appears at the top of the screen. It displays information about the point, its distance and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. The context menu on the right side of the panel contains following: +  * a pop-up (usually with address) appears 
-  * //Point detail// - opens the point detail screen too+  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and then {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.gif?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +=== In Points manager === 
 + 
 +  * go to **Menu > Points > folder > tap the selected point** and open its detail screen 
 +  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:tracks:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}} in the bottom panel and select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_on_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guide On**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.gif?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +==== Controlling ==== 
 +=== Point guidance panel === 
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.png?nolink |}} 
 +It displays information about the point, its distance and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. === Panel menu === 
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.png?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +  * //Details// - opens screen with the point details
   * //Hint// - in case of guidance to a geocache   * //Hint// - in case of guidance to a geocache
-  * //Load all waypoints// - in case of guidance to a geocache +  * //Load all waypoints// - in case of guidance to a geocache with more waypoints 
-  * //Navigate to// - switches to turn-by-turn navigation and calculates route+  * //Navigate to// - switches to turn-by-turn navigation and calculates a route to the target
   * //Guide Off// - stops guidance   * //Guide Off// - stops guidance
-  * //Compass// - switches into [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps#compass|compass]] view and guidance+  * //Compass// - switches into [[manual:user_guide:tools:gps#compass|compass]] view
   * //Hide// - makes the point invisible on map   * //Hide// - makes the point invisible on map
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.png?nolink |}} + 
-==== Guidance notifications ==== +==== Target notifications ==== 
-{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.png?nolink |}} +Locus can notify you of coming target several ways: 
-Locus Map can notify you when you reach defined distance from the point of guidance, repeat and even increase frequency of the alerts when getting nearer. + 
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification</wrap> +  * **once in defined distance** from the point of guidance 
-  * Switch **Notification** on +  * **repeatedly** after you reach defined distance 
-  * Select notification mode: +  * **changes frequency of alerts** in dependance on your distance from the target (the faster the closer you are) 
-    * **Notify at distance** - Locus alerts you once when you reach defined distance +=== Settings === 
-    * **Repeated notification** - Locus alerts you repeatedly in defined distance intervals + 
-    * **Increase frequency when approaching the point** - Locus alerts with repeated beeps with increased frequency +  * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification** 
-  * Set the **distance** you want to be alerted at (or distance interval between repeated notifications). When the first two options are selected, there are further settings:+  * Switch **Notification ON** 
 +  * Select notification **mode** - single alert, repeated or increased frequency alert 
 +  * Set the **distance** you want to be alerted at (or distance interval between repeated notifications).  
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.png?nolink |}} 
 +First two options have further settings:
   * **Settings of sound**   * **Settings of sound**
     * //Disable// - all sounds are disabled, notification is made by the device screen and vibrator only     * //Disable// - all sounds are disabled, notification is made by the device screen and vibrator only
-    * //Beep// - notification by a beeping sound. It is possible to set number of beeps (1-10) +    * //Beep// - it is possible to set number of beeps (1-10) 
-    * //Select sound// - select any sound stored in your device memory +    * //Select sound// - select from sounds stored in your device memory 
-    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about distance and direction of the point +    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about distance and direction of the point. Tap **Play** to check your sound settings. 
-Tap **Play** to check your sound settings. +  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped by a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)
-  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped by a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.png?nolink |}}+
     * //Disable// - the device does not vibrate on notifications     * //Disable// - the device does not vibrate on notifications
-    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 miliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 miliseconds vibration and ' ' (space) for 500 miliseconds of silence. +    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 miliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 miliseconds vibration and ' ' (space) for 500 miliseconds of silence. Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings. 
 +==== Automatic zooming ==== 
 +Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is the bigger zoom is displayed so both your position and the target are visible on the map screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.gif?nolink |}}
  
-Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings. +The option can be switched on in **Settings > Controlling > Map screen > Zoom according to speed**. 
-==== Auto-zooming according to distance from the point ==== +
-Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is the bigger zoom is displayed. The option can be switched on in //Settings > Maps advanced > Miscellaneous > check Speed Auto-zoom//. +
  
-<WRAP center round info >+<WRAP center round tip >
 At first the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route). At first the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route).
 </WRAP> </WRAP>
 +==== Automatic screen on ====
 +To save your battery energy you can set automatic screen turning-on. The screen lights up simulataneously with the sound notification.
 +
 +You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.png?nolink |}}
 +
 +----
  
 ===== Guidance Along a Route ===== ===== Guidance Along a Route =====
-Technically, guidance along a route is actually guidance to a chain of trackpoints. You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second etc. It is useful e.g. for sailing, sea-kayaking, flying or crosscountry hiking when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation. Nevertheless, Locus Map can help you with orientation by screen and sound alerts at important track turns. +In other words **guidance to a chain of routepoints**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.png?nolink |}}\\ You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second etc. It is useful e.g. for **sailing, sea-kayaking, flying or crosscountry hiking** when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation.  
-  * <wrap box>Menu (or top panel > Data manager) > Tracks tab</wrap> +==== Select route and start ==== 
-  * tap the selected track to display the detail screen +=== On map === 
-  * bottom panel > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Navigation/guidance button >{{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}} Guidance (check Guide reversely if you need reverse guiding) +  * tap the route on map 
-  * a line with the indicator of distance stretches between your position and the starting point +  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_arrow_simple_right_alt.png?nolink&30|}} and select {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Navigation/Guidance** from the popup menu 
-  * direction-change waypoints emerge on the route line +  * tap {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guidance** (check "Guide reversely" if you need guiding in reversed direction):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route02.gif?nolink |}}
-  * an additional upper bar emerges+
  
-<WRAP round tip > +=== From tracks/routes manager === 
-Alternatively the guidance can be started by selecting the track directly on map if it is visible, tapping the arrow button and selecting Navigation/guidance > Guidance. + 
-</WRAP> +  * go to **Menu > Tracks** 
-  * Locus Map can **alert you of the next direction change** (if you [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#tracks|set it up]]) by a sound signal and switching the display on (must be [[manual:user_guide:settings:display|pre-set]] as well).+  * tap the selected route folder and the selected track to display the detail screen 
 +  * bottom panel > {{:manual:user_guide:ic_directions_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Navigation/Guidance button >{{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Guidance (check "Guide reversely" if you need guiding in reversed direction):\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route06.gif?nolink |}} 
 + 
 +==== Controlling ==== 
 +=== Route guidance panel === 
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route03.png?nolink |}} 
 +Appears when guidance is started. Consists of three sections: 
 +  * {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}Action menu 
 +  * two information fields
  
 +=== Action menu ===
 +{{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route04.png?nolink |}}
 +  * //information// - displays screen with detailed info on the track
 +  * //nearest point// - starts guidance to the nearest point of the route (it does not have to be the starting point)
 +  * //next point// - starts guidance to the next nearest routepoint
 +  * //guide off// - aborts guidance
  
-==== Route guidance control bar ==== +=== Information fields === 
-  *  {{:manual:user_guide:ic_guide_alt.png?nolink&30|}}**Guidance button** {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.png?nolink |}} +Both can be configured. Tapping them unfolds a menu of features to display:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route05.png?nolink |}}
-    * //information// - detail info on the track +
-    * //nearest point// - guidance to the nearest point of the track (it does not have to be the starting point) +
-    * //next point// - guidance to the nearest trackpoint of the previous one +
-    * //guide off// - aborts the guidance +
-  * **two optional fields** - tapping them unfolds a menu of features to display:+
     * //Distance to target// (default)     * //Distance to target// (default)
     * //Time to target// - estimated time calculated upon your average speed     * //Time to target// - estimated time calculated upon your average speed
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     * //Name of next waypoint// - in case the waypoints are named     * //Name of next waypoint// - in case the waypoints are named
     * //Distance to next waypoint//     * //Distance to next waypoint//
-    * //Time to next waypoint// - estimated time calculated according to current speed+    * //Time to next waypoint// - estimated time calculated according to average speed
     * //Time// - device clock     * //Time// - device clock
     * //Altitude// - current altitude of the user, calculated from GPS or the device barometer     * //Altitude// - current altitude of the user, calculated from GPS or the device barometer
     * //Speed//     * //Speed//
  
-===== Guidance Settings ===== +==== Set notifications of turns ==== 
-  * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Guidance</wrap> +Locus Map can **notify you of direction changes on guided route**. The notifications are rendered automatically based on the **route shape** and do not reflect intersections. 
-==== Points ====+   * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification of next turn**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route07.png?nolink |}} 
 +   * select **type of alert** - beep(s), custom sounds or Text-To-speech. TTS is very simple, if you need more detailed voice commands, use [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:along-route|Navigation]].
  
-  * **Show guidance panel** - sets display of an  [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#point_guidance_control_panel|additional panel]] with information about the point, its distance and direction etc. The panel is ON by default. +==== Set "out of route" notification ==== 
-  * **Notification** - see [[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance#guidance_notifications|Guidance notifications >>]]+Locus Map can **notify you when you leave guided route**. Just set up the **alert distance** and **type of alert**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route08.png?nolink |}} 
 +  * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > "Out of route" notification** 
 +  * set alert **distance** and (optionally) **repetition** period 
 +  * select **type of alert**. TTS announces distance and direction of the nearest point of the route. 
 +==== Automatic screen on ==== 
 +To save your battery energy you can set automatic screen switching-on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification of the route turns.
  
-==== Tracks ====+You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route09.png?nolink |}} 
 +===== Other settings ===== 
 +Guidance in Locus Map can be further set in **[[manual:user_guide:functions:guidance:settings|Menu > Settings > Guidance]]**.
  
-  * **Set next trackpoint** - sets the distance at which Locus Map switches the guidance to a next trackpoint 
-  * **Set notification of the next direction change** - Locus Map can evaluate which trackpoints are important for turning your direction when guiding you along a track, makes waypoints on such spots and can alert you of such waypoints. Tap the item to display the notification settings. 
-  * **Out of track notification** - notifies user of leaving the track/route. Tapping the item displays a dialog to set the alert distance, notification repetition and sound settings. 
-  * **Advanced settings**: 
-    * //Strict route guidance// - depending on the track shape Locus Map automatically selects trackpoints that are closer than the pre-set distance. This option switches this automation off and Locus guides along the track strictly from point to point. 
-    * //Number of alerts// - defines number of alerts of direction changes on the track: low - medium - high 
-    * //Notify on every trackpoint// - starts continuous notification of accurate following the track. Applies only for tracks without navigation waypoints, e.g. when sailing, flying or sea-kayaking. 
-==== Style on map ==== 
-  * **Figure above guiding line** - defines the figure displaying above the guiding line - distance, bearing, time to target or elevation 
-  * **Figure below guiding line** - defines the figure displaying below the guiding line - the same selection as above 
-  * **Color** - sets the color of guiding lines and texts 
-  * **Text size** - sets the guiding texts size (dynamic altitude, labels etc.) 
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