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- | ====== Import of Geocaches ====== | + | {{ : |
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- | Before the geocache hunting starts it is necessary to get the geocaches into Locus Map. There are several ways how to do it and some of them are not available to basic members. | + | Before the geocache hunting starts it is necessary to get the geocaches into Locus Map. There are several ways how to do it and some of them are not available to basic members: |
- | ===== Geocaching4Locus Add-on ===== | + | |
+ | {{: | ||
+ | ==== About ==== | ||
* <wrap box >made by [[https:// | * <wrap box >made by [[https:// | ||
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The first and most common option that implements **geocache downloading functions** into Locus Map. | The first and most common option that implements **geocache downloading functions** into Locus Map. | ||
+ | ==== Initial Settings ==== | ||
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* **Download and install** it from [[https:// | * **Download and install** it from [[https:// | ||
- | * **Start Geocaching4Locus** - Menu > More > Geocaching4Locus (if you see “Complete action using…” prompt select Geocaching4Locus and tap Always) | + | * **Start Geocaching4Locus** - Menu > More functions |
* Geocaching4Locus menu appears, select **Preferences > Sign in** | * Geocaching4Locus menu appears, select **Preferences > Sign in** | ||
* **Enter your Geocaching.com username and password and confirm** | * **Enter your Geocaching.com username and password and confirm** | ||
* Authorize Geocaching4Locus by tapping **Allow access** | * Authorize Geocaching4Locus by tapping **Allow access** | ||
- | * Make sure that **Enable periodic updates is checked** and tap OK | + | * Make sure that **Locus settings > Miscellaneous > Connect with add-ons** is checked |
==== Searching and Importing Features ==== | ==== Searching and Importing Features ==== | ||
=== Find nearest caches === | === Find nearest caches === | ||
- | * //Menu > More > Nearest caches// - tap //GPS// to load your location - **searches for geocaches around your position** | + | * //Menu > More functions |
- | * Select //any point of interest > detail screen > bottom panel > .... add-on button > nearest caches// - searches for **geocaches around the POI**. | + | * Select //any point of interest > detail screen > bottom panel > {{: |
- | * Long-tap //any place on map > tap the address label > detail screen > bottom panel > .... add-on button > nearest caches// - searches for **geocaches around the the selected position on the map**. | + | * Long-tap //any place on map > tap the address label > detail screen > bottom panel > {{: |
* set //number of geocaches to download// and //filter of caches// (optional) | * set //number of geocaches to download// and //filter of caches// (optional) | ||
* Tap //Download to Locus// | * Tap //Download to Locus// | ||
* //Select a folder// for your caches, check //Show on the map after import// and tap //Import// | * //Select a folder// for your caches, check //Show on the map after import// and tap //Import// | ||
- | * you may need to //empty the import folder// before downloading caches to save place in your device memory so check the option. | + | * you may need to //empty the import folder// before downloading caches to save place in your device memory so check the option. |
* Geocaches appear on the map. | * Geocaches appear on the map. | ||
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=== Live map === | === Live map === | ||
- | Geocache icons appear directly above the map. For geocache details it is necessary to tap the icon and import individually. This feature requires to have **periodic updates enabled**, see more in [[manual: | + | {{ : |
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+ | Geocache icons appear | ||
=== GC code import === | === GC code import === | ||
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<wrap info>For more information check [[http:// | <wrap info>For more information check [[http:// | ||
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===== Pocket Query ===== | ===== Pocket Query ===== | ||
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* Pocket Query can contain <1000 geocaches only. | * Pocket Query can contain <1000 geocaches only. | ||
* Locus Map can also handle .zip files - to reduce the query file size check this feature. | * Locus Map can also handle .zip files - to reduce the query file size check this feature. | ||
- | * This option is available only to Locus Map Pro users. | ||
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* from URL at Geocaching.com site or the file can be sent via email directly to the android device | * from URL at Geocaching.com site or the file can be sent via email directly to the android device | ||
* directly in Locus Map by Geocaching Live: | * directly in Locus Map by Geocaching Live: | ||
- | * //Menu > More> [[manual: | + | * //Menu > More functions |
- | Geocaching.com provides a video tutorial about making Pocket Queries: | + | |
- | <WRAP leftalign> | + | {{:manual: |
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===== GSAK Database Add-on ===== | ===== GSAK Database Add-on ===== | ||
==== About ==== | ==== About ==== | ||
+ | * <wrap box>made by [[https:// | ||
GSAK is a **geocache manager** where you can manage your final waypoints, add notes or waypoints to geocache or import/ | GSAK is a **geocache manager** where you can manage your final waypoints, add notes or waypoints to geocache or import/ | ||
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* or **long-tap on map**, select last icon in bottom menu – Settings and select **Load GSAK geocaches**. | * or **long-tap on map**, select last icon in bottom menu – Settings and select **Load GSAK geocaches**. | ||
* Done! | * Done! | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round alert> | ||
+ | Locus GSAK add-on development has been discontinued so the app may cause issues on newer versions of Android or Locus. | ||
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===== GeoGet Database Add-on ===== | ===== GeoGet Database Add-on ===== | ||
==== About ==== | ==== About ==== | ||
+ | * <wrap box>made by [[https:// | ||
GeoGet is a **geocache manager** where you can manage your final waypoints, add notes or waypoints to geocache or import/ | GeoGet is a **geocache manager** where you can manage your final waypoints, add notes or waypoints to geocache or import/ | ||
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* or **long-tap on map**, select last icon in bottom menu – Settings and select **Load GeoGet geocaches**. | * or **long-tap on map**, select last icon in bottom menu – Settings and select **Load GeoGet geocaches**. | ||
* Done! | * Done! | ||
+ | <WRAP center round tip> | ||
+ | An overview table of geocache import options and its properties (courtesy of Balloni55): | ||
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===== C:GEO ===== | ===== C:GEO ===== | ||
==== About ==== | ==== About ==== | ||
+ | * <wrap box>made by [[https:// | ||
C:GEO is an open source, full-featured, | C:GEO is an open source, full-featured, | ||
==== Setup Instructions ==== | ==== Setup Instructions ==== | ||
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* C: | * C: | ||
- | Find more about C:GEO at their [[http:// | + | Find more about C:GEO on their [[http:// |