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- | ===== About ===== | ||
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- | Dashboard is an additional layer that can overlay Locus main screen. It can display various information useful e.g. for sportstracking, | ||
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- | There are several **pre-installed dashboards** available in Locus Map, others can be **downloaded** and it is possible to **create** own dashboards. | ||
- | ===== Instructions of Use ===== | ||
- | * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Dashboard</ | ||
- | * **first start** - requires installing default themes | ||
- | * **theme selection window** - select from ready-made themes. All themes are editable in the **dashboard editor** (see below). | ||
- | <WRAP tip round>It is strongly recommended to insert the dashboard button to the [[manual: | ||
- | * <wrap box>Menu > Settings > Map - control& | ||
- | * **short tap** - switches selected dashboard on/off | ||
- | * **long tap** - offers dashboard selection | ||
- | If you need to change settings of your dashboard or make any edits, you have to switch into the **dashboard editor**: | ||
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- | ===== Dashboard Editor ===== | ||
- | * <wrap box>Menu > More functions > Dashboard Editor</ | ||
- | ==== Changing settings etc. ==== | ||
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- | If you need to change settings of your dashboard, rename or delete it, open it in the Dashboard editor. Topbar menu contains **Settings**, | ||
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- | **Settings** | ||
- | * //Close by button " | ||
- | * //Resize by top panel// - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with top panel- it will be resized by it | ||
- | * //Resize by the bottom panel// - your dashboard will cover only the map screen and will not interfere with bottom panel- it will be resized by it | ||
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- | If you are not content with the ready-made dashboard offer you can create one precisely according to your needs. | ||
- | * select from following: | ||
- | * start creating a **new dashboard from a scratch** | ||
- | * use an **existing dashboard as a template** that you can either edit or save as a new theme | ||
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- | ==== Creating a new dashboard from a scratch ==== | ||
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- | * insert **name** of the new dashboard | ||
- | * a basic **grid of editable fields** appears - layout of rows and columns (can be modified later) | ||
- | * each field can contain some **data** - plain text or a function output - speed, distance, elevation etc. | ||
- | * tap a field to add an **item** - **Select source** window appears | ||
- | === Select source === | ||
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- | The window offers two tabs of functions: | ||
- | * **Basic items** - select empty item, text label or one of many Locus Map functions | ||
- | * **Various items** - contain track recording controls and charts | ||
- | - select an item, it appears in the selected field. Tap it again to display the tools window: | ||
- | === Tools === | ||
- | * **Add new item** - adds a new item field on the left, right, above or below the selected item | ||
- | * **Work with items**: | ||
- | * //change item// - displays selection of function outputs to replace the current one | ||
- | * //edit item// - settings of visibility of texts, icons, units, text appearance, icon appearance and positioning, | ||
- | * //copy style& | ||
- | * //delete item// - deletes the field and its content - its space is taken by surrounding items | ||
- | * **Work with rows**{{ : | ||
- | * //edit row// - sets whole row background color, shape and size | ||
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- | * //delete row// - deletes all fields and their contents - their space is taken by rows above or below | ||
- | * **topbar** | ||
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- | * //save as...// - insert a new name or overwrite already existing theme | ||
- | * //delete// - deletes the dashboard | ||
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- | Fields can be drag-dropped to change position. | ||
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- | ==== Using an existing dashboard as a template ==== | ||
- | The principle of editing is the same as when creating a new dashboard but the main layout and some formatting is already done. Just select one from offered themes and edit it, overwrite it or select //Save as...// to create a new theme. |