====== Compass and label of geographic direction ======


In the top-left corner of the map you can find a  **compass symbol** . You can add your current bearing next to the compass by enabling the option (''Settings - Map - Bearing''). When you enable this option you will see an additional label below the compass with the usual abbreviations for geographic directions (e.g.  ''NE''  ).

The **arrow of the compass symbol** shows the direction to the geographic north of the map.

The **label below (letters of compass directions)** shows the compass bearing, i.e. direction of current movement.

__Using is different in different modes of Kurviger:__

**In general:**

**Inside navigation ("Navigation mode"):** By tapping the compass you can switch map rotation / tilt on / off,

**Outside navigation ("Browse map mode" and "Follow location mode"):** By tapping the compass you trigger a map orientation dialog. - With ''Manual'' selection, if map is rotated / tilted with gestures, then 1 tap reverts map back.

**In detail:**

**A "Navigation mode":**

Tapping  the compass toggles directly between turning on and turning off map rotation (hint appears in a bubble):

**1) ''Map rotation: Off'':**

Top of map remains directed to north
(you can rotate the map with two fingers, but also in this case with 2 taps the map rotates back to top = north),

**2) ''Map rotation: On'':**

Orientation of map follows current direction of movement (i.e. the location arrow remains upwards),

You should choose 

**(1)**, if you prefer to stay orientated about geographic north always while moving - then the label informs you about the geographic direction of your current movement (and the location arrow rotates too accordingly),

**(2)**, if you prefer to see always the course of the route in front of you towards the top of the map - then the compass informs you about the direction of geographic north of course rotates).

**B "Browse map" mode and "Follow location" mode:**

A tap on the compass symbol let you choose:

**1) ''Manual'':**

Top of map remains directed to north
(you can rotate map with two fingers but also in this case with another tap the map rotates back to top = north),

**2) ''GPS'' (''2D'' or ''3D''):**

orientation of map follows current direction of movement (i.e. the location arrow remains upwards),

**3) ''Compass'' (''2D'' or ''3D''):** 

the map rotates and tilts based on device compass readings, instead of GPS sensor.

You should choose

**(1)**, if you prefer to stay orientated about geographic north always while moving - then the label informs you about the geographic direction of your current movement (and the location arrow rotates too accordingly),

**(2)**, if you prefer to see always the course of the route in front of you towards the top of the map - then the compass informs you about the direction of geographic north of course rotates),

**(3)**, if you want to get information about directions without moving,  because the device's compass does not need movement; but  this may have the disadvantage of erroneous readings due to device sensor quality without calibration and being affected by near electronic equipment.

(ulh)