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====== App: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates ====== | ====== App: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates ====== | ||
- | **App Version 2.0.x (and 1.x)**\\ | + | **App Version 2.x (and 1.x)**\\ |
The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger Pro 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent versions of the app (and 1.x) may differ from this description.\\ | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger Pro 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent versions of the app (and 1.x) may differ from this description.\\ | ||
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An essential part of Kurviger (and among others its route planning) is the display of a map. In the map, other things besides roads can be displayed. This includes e.g. POIs, bookmarks, addresses. This is possible among other things by settings and selection of actions or functions.\\ | An essential part of Kurviger (and among others its route planning) is the display of a map. In the map, other things besides roads can be displayed. This includes e.g. POIs, bookmarks, addresses. This is possible among other things by settings and selection of actions or functions.\\ | ||
- | In order to be able to use the app and the advantages of its settings without any problems, you should definitely familiarize yourself with it a bit. To get to know it and as a guide, this user manual | + | In order to be able to use the app and the advantages of its settings without any problems, you should definitely familiarize yourself with it a bit. To get to know it and as a guide, this Operating guide is available for you. |
- | For links to the other topics of the operating | + | For links to the other topics of the Operating |
+ | |||
+ | Brief summary of the meaning of the following labels in this guide: | ||
+ | * FREE or Free: This is available or possible in the Kurviger App (version 2) both for free (without subscription) and for a fee (with subscription). There may be deviations in Kurviger Pro (1.x). | ||
+ | * PRO or Pro: This is only available or possible in the Kurviger app (version 2) for a fee (with subscription). Partially this is also available or possible in the still maintained app Kurviger Pro (1.x). In the app, the associated menu items are marked with (Pro). The activated subscription is highlighted in the subscription dialog. | ||
And now enjoy reading the docu and using the Kurviger App.\\ | And now enjoy reading the docu and using the Kurviger App.\\ | ||
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Kurviger offers map data created from data from OpenStreetMap.org (OSM) and partly from other providers. The earth is divided into latitude and longitude. In the app, depending on the zoom level, a corresponding area of it is covered. In order to display streets, places, etc. for this area, the corresponding map data must be available in the app.\\ | Kurviger offers map data created from data from OpenStreetMap.org (OSM) and partly from other providers. The earth is divided into latitude and longitude. In the app, depending on the zoom level, a corresponding area of it is covered. In order to display streets, places, etc. for this area, the corresponding map data must be available in the app.\\ | ||
- | In the apps **Kurviger** (Free) and **Kurviger Pro** you can use **online maps** of different | + | In the apps **Kurviger** (version 2) without and with subscription |
**Online maps are displayed with internet connection.**\\ | **Online maps are displayed with internet connection.**\\ | ||
When moving the display area, the online map data required for this is loaded automatically when connected to the Internet.\\ | When moving the display area, the online map data required for this is loaded automatically when connected to the Internet.\\ | ||
If the Internet connection fails, the data of the previously displayed online maps is still available in the app for a while. This is how long they are displayed even without an Internet connection.\\ | If the Internet connection fails, the data of the previously displayed online maps is still available in the app for a while. This is how long they are displayed even without an Internet connection.\\ | ||
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** you can download **offline maps** of a desired area with internet connection and save them in the device (internal or SD card).\\ | + | **Only in PRO**: You can download **offline maps** of a desired area with internet connection and save them in the device (internal or SD card).\\ |
The offline maps in the app are not updated automatically. If necessary, the current offline maps of the desired area must be downloaded manually from the Internet.\\ | The offline maps in the app are not updated automatically. If necessary, the current offline maps of the desired area must be downloaded manually from the Internet.\\ | ||
You can then open these internally stored offline maps in the app without an internet connection.\\ | You can then open these internally stored offline maps in the app without an internet connection.\\ | ||
**Only areas of the offline maps opened in the app are displayed without an Internet connection**.\\ | **Only areas of the offline maps opened in the app are displayed without an Internet connection**.\\ | ||
- | The Kurviger offline maps available on the Internet are updated approximately every month and continuously improved. Due to the topicality and the data material, | + | The Kurviger offline maps available on the Internet are updated approximately every month and continuously improved.\\ |
+ | PRO: Due to the topicality and the data material, it is recommended for map display to use the most up-to-date offline maps. Also offline maps and map styles from different sources can be used (see topic " | ||
**By the way, the actuality of the map data has no influence on the route calculation! The route calculation accesses data that are updated more frequently** (see topic "Route planning, ..." at " | **By the way, the actuality of the map data has no influence on the route calculation! The route calculation accesses data that are updated more frequently** (see topic "Route planning, ..." at " | ||
If the map is moved (automatically or manually) to an area without map data, the corresponding area is displayed neutrally (without roads, cities, ...). | If the map is moved (automatically or manually) to an area without map data, the corresponding area is displayed neutrally (without roads, cities, ...). | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|All map data available |Here some map data is missing in the left area | | |All map data available |Here some map data is missing in the left area | | ||
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See the following descriptions, | See the following descriptions, | ||
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** you can use the option **Hillshading** with internet connection. | + | **PRO**: You can use the option **Hillshading** with internet connection. |
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Hillshading switched off |Hillshading (Mapilion) | | |Hillshading switched off |Hillshading (Mapilion) | | ||
- | |// | + | |// |
|// | |// | ||
- | In the **Kurviger Pro** app, for example, you can choose a map color from various patterns in the settings, depending on ambient light and personal preference (see below). | + | You can choose a map color from various patterns in the settings, depending on ambient light and personal preference (see below). |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|'' | |'' | ||
- | |// | + | |// |
|// | |// | ||
- | **In Kurviger** | + | In **Kurviger** |
* **Online maps** //(opens dialog for selecting the online map to be displayed, see Select map)//\\ | * **Online maps** //(opens dialog for selecting the online map to be displayed, see Select map)//\\ | ||
- | **In Kurviger Pro** considerably | + | **PRO**: Considerably |
* **Offline maps guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for the offline maps in Pro)//\\ | * **Offline maps guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for the offline maps in Pro)//\\ | ||
* **Download maps (Pro)** //(Opens in the browser the directory for downloading the offline maps, see " | * **Download maps (Pro)** //(Opens in the browser the directory for downloading the offline maps, see " | ||
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==== Online map ==== | ==== Online map ==== | ||
- | Internet connection is required for updating the online maps. You can select a map of a specific | + | Internet connection is required for updating the online maps. You can select a map of a specific |
* '' | * '' | ||
- | A dialog will open and you can select a style according to your preference. | + | A dialog will open and you can select a design |
- | + | ||
- | With internet connection you can also use the **Hillshading** option in the **Kurviger Pro** app. | + | |
- | * '' | + | |
If you enter an area of which there is no map data in the device when the Internet connection is lost, the corresponding area is displayed neutrally (without roads, cities, ...). | If you enter an area of which there is no map data in the device when the Internet connection is lost, the corresponding area is displayed neutrally (without roads, cities, ...). | ||
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- | ==== Offline map (only in App PRO) ==== | + | ==== Offline map (only in PRO) ==== |
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** there is the option to use offline maps. These can then also be displayed without an internet connection. | + | **PRO**: There is the option to use offline maps. These can then also be displayed without an internet connection. |
+ | |||
+ | **PRO**: With internet connection you can also use the **Hillshading** option. | ||
+ | * '' | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | For Kurviger Pro, the use of Kurviger offline maps is recommended. These are continuously updated and improved for Kurviger Pro.\\ | + | For PRO, the use of Kurviger offline maps is recommended. These are continuously updated and improved for PRO.\\ |
They are only available in Kurviger Pro.\\ | They are only available in Kurviger Pro.\\ | ||
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===== Info about the displayed map ===== | ===== Info about the displayed map ===== | ||
- | //**In Kurviger** (Free) **and in Kurviger Pro:**//\\ | + | //In **Kurviger** (version 2) and in **Kurviger Pro** (1.x)://\\ |
At the bottom of the map in small font size a map copyright is shown. | At the bottom of the map in small font size a map copyright is shown. | ||
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Kurviger app offers the possibility to display information about the used online map or the opened offline maps:\\ | Kurviger app offers the possibility to display information about the used online map or the opened offline maps:\\ | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | An information dialog is opened. Contains info about displayed map(s), the current map style and to the route (if available). | + | An information dialog is opened. Contains info about displayed map(s), |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
- | |'' | + | |'' |
- | |// | + | |// |
- | |// | + | |// |
The title of the menu shows you the coordinate values of the position where you touched the map. In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | The title of the menu shows you the coordinate values of the position where you touched the map. In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | ||
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Dialog opens. Set the desired font size and confirm with OK.\\ | Dialog opens. Set the desired font size and confirm with OK.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |**Font size of the map, Examples** ||| | ||
+ | |{{: | ||
+ | |100 % |Dialog |150 % | | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
Dialog opens. Select the desired size and confirm with OK.\\ | Dialog opens. Select the desired size and confirm with OK.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | |**Size of symbols on the map, Examples** ||| | ||
+ | |{{: | ||
+ | |100 % |Dialog |200 % | | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
A dialog will open and you can choose a map color according to your preference. | A dialog will open and you can choose a map color according to your preference. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |**Map color, Examples** ||| | ||
+ | |{{: | ||
+ | |Dark |Normal |High Contrast | | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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POIs are for display purposes only. They have no effect on the route or route calculation.\\ | POIs are for display purposes only. They have no effect on the route or route calculation.\\ | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|::: |Depending on the map provider, the POIs are displayed at different (sometimes relatively high) zoom levels. | | |::: |Depending on the map provider, the POIs are displayed at different (sometimes relatively high) zoom levels. | | ||
- | |::: |In Kurviger Pro the POIs (map layers) are selectable. In the offline maps they are already shown at medium zoom levels. | | + | |::: |PRO: The POIs (map layers) are selectable. In the offline maps they are already shown at medium zoom levels. | |
If you want the route to take into account the position of a POI, you must set a waypoint at the POI (See related descriptions in " | If you want the route to take into account the position of a POI, you must set a waypoint at the POI (See related descriptions in " | ||
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In the app **Kurviger** (Free) you cannot select the POIs to be displayed. They are displayed automatically depending on the zoom level of the map.\\ | In the app **Kurviger** (Free) you cannot select the POIs to be displayed. They are displayed automatically depending on the zoom level of the map.\\ | ||
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** you can turn the display of some POIs on or off.\\ | + | **PRO**: You can turn on or off the display of some POIs.\\ |
- | You can select the display and selection of POIs in a dialog. You open the dialog | + | You can select the display and selection of POIs in a dialog. You open the dialog with:\\ |
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Unlike POI, bookmarks are not included in the map data.\\ | Unlike POI, bookmarks are not included in the map data.\\ | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
You can display information about bookmarks. You can also select various actions related to the bookmarks. For this you can open the main menu by touching the menu button and execute some actions. By touching a bookmark itself you can start further actions from a menu.\\ | You can display information about bookmarks. You can also select various actions related to the bookmarks. For this you can open the main menu by touching the menu button and execute some actions. By touching a bookmark itself you can start further actions from a menu.\\ | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
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|'' | |'' | ||
- | |// | + | |// |
|// | |// | ||
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* **List** //(Opens the list of current bookmarks. In the list, for example, individual bookmarks can be edited or deleted. List can be sorted. See below)// | * **List** //(Opens the list of current bookmarks. In the list, for example, individual bookmarks can be edited or deleted. List can be sorted. See below)// | ||
* **Import** //(Opens Android storage access framework to import (load) bookmark file. See below)// | * **Import** //(Opens Android storage access framework to import (load) bookmark file. See below)// | ||
- | * **Export** // | + | * **Export** // |
* **Clear** //(Opens dialog to delete all current (or listed) bookmarks. See below)// | * **Clear** //(Opens dialog to delete all current (or listed) bookmarks. See below)// | ||
To create bookmarks and for other actions there are other options. See below. | To create bookmarks and for other actions there are other options. See below. | ||
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The bookmark is then available in the app. | The bookmark is then available in the app. | ||
- | **Attention: | + | **Attention: |
* '' | * '' | ||
**is switched on!**\\ | **is switched on!**\\ | ||
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According to your selection, the bookmarks of the file are transferred to the app. The bookmarks contained in the file are then available in the app. | According to your selection, the bookmarks of the file are transferred to the app. The bookmarks contained in the file are then available in the app. | ||
- | **Attention: | + | **Attention: |
* '' | * '' | ||
**is switched on!**\\ | **is switched on!**\\ | ||
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===== Export (save) bookmarks ===== | ===== Export (save) bookmarks ===== | ||
- | **Attention: | + | **Attention: |
* '' | * '' | ||
**is switched on!**\\ | **is switched on!**\\ | ||
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Currently, direct access to the website favorites is not possible. | Currently, direct access to the website favorites is not possible. | ||
- | If necessary, | + | If necessary, |
It makes sense to include a reference to bookmarks (e.g. bkmk, bmk, bm) in the file names of such *.gpx files (examples: bm_test.gpx, | It makes sense to include a reference to bookmarks (e.g. bkmk, bmk, bm) in the file names of such *.gpx files (examples: bm_test.gpx, | ||
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In the list you can perform various actions, e.g.\\ | In the list you can perform various actions, e.g.\\ | ||
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- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
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Changes in the list or deletions are only accepted if the list is exited with OK!\\ | Changes in the list or deletions are only accepted if the list is exited with OK!\\ | ||
- | **Attention: | + | **Attention: |
* '' | * '' | ||
**is switched on!**\\ | **is switched on!**\\ | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
- | |'' | + | |'' |
- | |// | + | |// |
- | |// | + | |// |
The title of the menu is the name of the bookmark. In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | The title of the menu is the name of the bookmark. In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | ||
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A menu can be opened for the address point and various actions (e.g. set waypoint) can be selected in it.\\ | A menu can be opened for the address point and various actions (e.g. set waypoint) can be selected in it.\\ | ||
Otherwise, an address point can be set for any position on the map and the corresponding address can be displayed.\\ | Otherwise, an address point can be set for any position on the map and the corresponding address can be displayed.\\ | ||
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* in case of inaccurate input, a list with more or less exact hits of the search is displayed | * in case of inaccurate input, a list with more or less exact hits of the search is displayed | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |'' | + | |'' |
- | |::: |::: |**A**: | + | |::: |::: |**A**: |
- | |::: |::: |**B**: | + | |::: |::: |**B**: |
|::: |(In the screenshots, | |::: |(In the screenshots, | ||
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**Variant A:** | **Variant A:** | ||
- | * Touch go-to symbol | ||
- | * Address point is set | ||
- | * Menu for the address point opens, where you can select an associated action (e.g. set waypoint or bookmark. See Open address point menu). | ||
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- | **Variant B:** | ||
* Touch address | * Touch address | ||
* The associated address point is displayed on the map. | * The associated address point is displayed on the map. | ||
- | At an address point you can later display the associated | + | **Variant B:** |
+ | * Touch go-to symbol | ||
+ | * Address point is set | ||
+ | * Menu for the address point opens, where you can select an associated | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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The keyboard can be hidden with the back key of the device.\\ | The keyboard can be hidden with the back key of the device.\\ | ||
The search results sometimes show long lists that you cannot scroll or can barely scroll on some devices. Then refine the search input.\\ | The search results sometimes show long lists that you cannot scroll or can barely scroll on some devices. Then refine the search input.\\ | ||
- | In rare cases, the address you are looking for is not displayed. If possible, change the search term, set another address provider or search the Internet for the address and address data.\\ | + | In rare cases, the address you are looking for is not displayed. If possible, change the search term, set another address provider |
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* An address point with associated info is displayed at the position. | * An address point with associated info is displayed at the position. | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|'' | |'' | ||
|Showing address point without info, address point with info and address point menu see below at "Show info about the address point" and "Open address point menu". ||| | |Showing address point without info, address point with info and address point menu see below at "Show info about the address point" and "Open address point menu". ||| | ||
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The info popup is displayed. You can close it by briefly touching it. | The info popup is displayed. You can close it by briefly touching it. | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
- | |'' | + | |'' |
- | |// | + | |// |
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In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | In this menu you can choose different actions. Here only an extract: | ||
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- | ===== Change provider of Address lookup (only in Kurviger Pro) ===== | + | ===== Change provider of Address lookup (only in PRO) ===== |
- | In **Kurviger Pro** you can select the provider of the Address lookup.\\ | + | **PRO**: You can select the provider of the Address lookup.\\ |
**See at " | **See at " | ||
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====== Coordinates ====== | ====== Coordinates ====== | ||
- | The earth is divided into latitude and longitude. A given position is defined by its coordinates. | + | The earth and the map is divided into latitude and longitude. A given position is defined by its coordinates. |
**Select units of coordinates: | **Select units of coordinates: | ||
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There is a tool in the app to center the map at the appropriate position when geodata is available by entering coordinates (latitude and longitude): | There is a tool in the app to center the map at the appropriate position when geodata is available by entering coordinates (latitude and longitude): | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | The Go-To-Dialog opens: | + | The Location-Dialog opens: |
- | * Title: Go to | + | * Title: Location // |
* Latitude //(enter the latitude)// | * Latitude //(enter the latitude)// | ||
* Longitude //(enter the longitude)// | * Longitude //(enter the longitude)// | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
To set e.g. a bookmark or waypoint at the given coordinate, touch the map center a little longer. The map menu opens: The title of the map menu is the coordinates of the touch point. In the menu you can then select the menu item you want.\\ | To set e.g. a bookmark or waypoint at the given coordinate, touch the map center a little longer. The map menu opens: The title of the map menu is the coordinates of the touch point. In the menu you can then select the menu item you want.\\ | ||
- | In order to hit the given coordinates, | + | In order to hit the given coordinates, |
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The maps in Kurviger may contain errors in some places. Map errors cause, for example, incorrect display, incorrect information in route guidance and turn instructions. | The maps in Kurviger may contain errors in some places. Map errors cause, for example, incorrect display, incorrect information in route guidance and turn instructions. | ||
- | The maps in Kurviger are based on data from OpenStreetMap (OSM). Errors are e.g. wrong entries in OSM, e.g. for drivability, | + | The map data in Kurviger |
- | Everyone can contribute to the elimination of errors. On the one hand directly in OSM, on the other hand by reporting the map errors in the Kurviger forum. | + | This can lead to incorrect illustrations of the map and to unusual routing and inappropriate turn instructions. This can be a bit annoying now and then. The data origin at OSM has an advantage: |
**Eliminate errors in OSM:** | **Eliminate errors in OSM:** | ||
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**Additional topics of the operating guide to the Kurviger Apps:**\\ | **Additional topics of the operating guide to the Kurviger Apps:**\\ | ||
+ | [[app: | ||
[[app: | [[app: | ||
[[app: | [[app: | ||
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**Quick access to further information: | **Quick access to further information: | ||
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More information about Kurviger can be found by clicking the links in the sidebar. | More information about Kurviger can be found by clicking the links in the sidebar. | ||
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