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app:manual:map [2021/03/07 16:13] – waltergapp:manual:map [2021/06/04 11:38] – walterg
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-====== App 1.x: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates ======+====== App: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates ======
  
-**App Version 1.14.14** . . . FIXME . . . **DRAFT**\\ +**App Version 2.0.x (and 1.x)**\\ 
-The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. More recent versions of the app may differ from this description. Nevertheless, the information described here should help to make it easier to use even more recent apps. The information is without guarantee.\\+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.\\
  
 Previous topic: [[app:manual:general|App: Interface, Views, Elements, Follow, Crosshairs, Screenshot, Overview]]\\ Previous topic: [[app:manual:general|App: Interface, Views, Elements, Follow, Crosshairs, Screenshot, Overview]]\\
 Next topic: [[app:manual:route|App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, Overlays, Track, Transfer, Waypoints]]\\ Next topic: [[app:manual:route|App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, Overlays, Track, Transfer, Waypoints]]\\
  
-====== Operating guide for the apps Kurviger (Free) and Kurviger Pro ======+=== Operating guide for the Kurviger app ===
  
 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.\\
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 **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, in Kurviger Pro it is recommended for map display to use the most up-to-date offline maps.\\ The Kurviger offline maps available on the Internet are updated approximately every month and continuously improved. Due to the topicality and the data material, in Kurviger Pro it is recommended for map display to use the most up-to-date offline maps.\\
-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 "Additional topics of the operating guide:", Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]]).\\+**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 "Additional topics of the operating guide:", Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]]).\\
  
 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, ...).
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 |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 |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly.)// ||
  
 You can see information about the maps. In addition, you can select various actions related to the map. By touching the menu button you can open the main menu and execute some actions, as well as switch to the settings via the main menu. By touching the map itself, further actions can be started from a menu.\\  You can see information about the maps. In addition, you can select various actions related to the map. By touching the menu button you can open the main menu and execute some actions, as well as switch to the settings via the main menu. By touching the map itself, further actions can be started from a menu.\\ 
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 |Hillshading switched off |Hillshading (Mapilion) | |Hillshading switched off |Hillshading (Mapilion) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly.)// ||
  
 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). 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).
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 |''**Menu** button'' > |''**Map**'' > |(selectable actions) | |''**Menu** button'' > |''**Map**'' > |(selectable actions) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// |||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
-**In Kurviger Pro** considerably more map actions are selectable in the main menu than in Kurviger (Free): +**In Kurviger**  (Free) only one map action is selectable in the main menu:
-  *  **Offline maps guide** //(Opens the guide in the browser)//\\ +
-  *  **Download maps** //(Opens in the browser the directory for downloading the offline maps, see "Select map")//\\ +
-  *  **Open maps** //(First opens dialog and then Android storage access framework for loading offline maps from internal memory, see "Select map")//\\ +
-  *  **Map language** //(Opens dialog for selecting the map label)//\\ +
-  *  **Map layers** //(Opens dialog for selecting POIs to be displayed, see POI ...)//\\+
   *  **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**  (Free) only one map action is selectable in the main menu:+**In Kurviger Pro** considerably more map actions are selectable in the main menu than in Kurviger (Free): 
 +  *  **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 "Select map")//\\ 
 +  *  **Open maps (Pro)** //(First opens dialog and then Android storage access framework for loading offline maps from internal memory, see "Select map")//\\
   *  **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)//\\
 +  *  **Map style (Pro)** //(Opens dialog for selecting the map style)//\\
 +  *  **Map language (Pro)** //(Opens dialog for selecting the map label)//\\
 +  *  **Map layers (Pro)** //(Opens dialog for selecting POIs to be displayed, see POI ...)//\\
  
 //Note:\\ //Note:\\
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 In the app **Kurviger Pro** there is the option to use offline maps. These can then also be displayed without an internet connection. In the app **Kurviger Pro** there is the option to use offline maps. These can then also be displayed without an internet connection.
 +
 +//Note:\\
 +For Kurviger Pro, the use of Kurviger offline maps is recommended. These are continuously updated and improved for Kurviger Pro.\\
 +They are only available in Kurviger Pro.\\
 +//
  
 There are several things to consider.  There are several things to consider. 
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 //**In Kurviger** (Free) **and in Kurviger Pro:**//\\ //**In Kurviger** (Free) **and in Kurviger Pro:**//\\
  
 +At the bottom of the map in small font size a map copyright is shown.
 +  * At online map e.g.:
 +    * Copyright-Note containing name of the map (e.g. Mapilion, Stamen Terrain, OpenTopoMap)
 +  * At offline map e.g.:
 +    *  (C) OpenStreetMap contributors
 +
 +Other ways to determine the map(s) displayed:
 + 
 **Online map** //(With the possibility of changing the online map)//\\ **Online map** //(With the possibility of changing the online map)//\\
  
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 If an online map is marked, you can see which online map is displayed. If no online map is marked, one (or more) offline map(s) is (are) open. If an online map is marked, you can see which online map is displayed. If no online map is marked, one (or more) offline map(s) is (are) open.
  
-//**Only in Kurviger Pro:**//\\ +**Online map or Offline map(s)**
- +
-**Offline maps** +
- +
-Unfortunately, there is currently no way to view an info about the opened offline map(s).\\ +
-The possibility of an info, as it was available in 1.13, is currently missing. In the Android storage access framework, it is not possible to see whether or which offline maps are already open.\\+
  
-If necessary, zoom out and / or move the map to check in which areas map data (roads, ...) are displayed. If necessary, open missing offline maps (add, replace) or download and open current offline maps of the desired area (see **Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use**, Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]]).\\+Kurviger app offers the possibility to display information about the used online map or the opened offline maps:\\ 
 +  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''Tools'' > ''Info'' > 
 +An information dialog is opened. Contains info about displayed map(s), the current map style and to the route (if available).
  
 //Note:\\ //Note:\\
-For online maps, the name of the provider is displayed.\\+For online maps e.g. the name of the provider is displayed.\\ 
 +For offline maps e.g. the file name of the opened map(s) is displayed.\\
 // //
  
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 |''**Map** //(Long)//'' > |(Actions selection) | |''**Map** //(Long)//'' > |(Actions selection) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
 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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 Set the size of the POI symbols with: Set the size of the POI symbols with:
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Map**'' > ''**Symbols size**'' >+  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Map**'' > ''**Display size**'' >
 Dialog opens. Select the desired size and confirm with OK.\\ Dialog opens. Select the desired size and confirm with OK.\\
  
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-===== Change map color (only in Kurviger Pro) =====+===== Change map color =====
  
-Depending on the ambient light and personal preference, you can select a map coloring from different patterns in **Kurviger Pro**.\\+Depending on the ambient light and personal preference, you can select a map color from different patterns:\\ 
 +  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Map**'' > ''**Map color**'' > 
 +A dialog will open and you can choose a map color according to your preference.
  
-**See for this at "Additional topics of the operating guide:" the topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., More"**, Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]].\\ +//Note:\\ 
 +Recommendation: ''**Dark**'' for night view and ''**High Contrast**'' for daylight.\\ 
 +//
  
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 The size of the POI symbols can be adjusted (see above "Change map symbols size"). The size of the POI symbols can be adjusted (see above "Change map symbols size").
 +
 +You know a POI that is not yet displayed on the map. You can help to add it to the map. See "Submit a new POI (...)" at "Quick access ...", link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]].
  
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 |''**Menu** button'' > |''**Bookmarks**'' > |(selectable actions) | |''**Menu** button'' > |''**Bookmarks**'' > |(selectable actions) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// |||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
 //**Extract of the selectable actions:**// //**Extract of the selectable actions:**//
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   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Bookmarks**'' > ''**Export**'' >   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Bookmarks**'' > ''**Export**'' >
  
-A dialog opens: +The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can save the desired gpx file in the folder of your choice.\\
-  * Dialog: Export Bookmarks +
-    * Export *.bookmark +
-    * Export *.gpx +
-Select the desired format.\\ +
- +
-The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can save the desired bookmark or gpx file in the folder of your choice.\\+
 The name of the file is automatically a timestamp. You can rename it in the Android storage access framework before saving or later in the file browser of your device.\\ The name of the file is automatically a timestamp. You can rename it in the Android storage access framework before saving or later in the file browser of your device.\\
 +
 +  * **ATTENTION! When changing the file name in the input field DO NOT OVERWRITE THE FILE EXTENSION (e.g. .gpx). The file extension must be preserved!**
 +  
 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, test_bkmk.gpx). This way you can easily distinguish bookmark files from route files in *.gpx format. 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, test_bkmk.gpx). This way you can easily distinguish bookmark files from route files in *.gpx format.
 +
 +See also "Android storage access framework" in the "User interface, ..." topic in "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]].
 +
 +//Note:\\
 +Bookmarks are now only exported to *.gpx files.\\
 +The previous *.bookmark format can no longer be exported, but is still available for import.\\
 +//
  
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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, waypoints can be set manually in the website at the positions of the desired favorites in the area of your route. You can export these waypoints in the website as *.gpx file (waypoints only) and import them in the app as overlay.\\+If necessary, waypoints can be set manually in the website at the positions of the desired favorites in the area of your route. You can export these waypoints in the website as *.gpx file (waypoints only).\\
 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, test_bkmk.gpx). This way you can easily distinguish bookmark files from route files in *.gpx format. 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, test_bkmk.gpx). This way you can easily distinguish bookmark files from route files in *.gpx format.
  
-If necessary, you can then bookmark the points of interest at the waypoints imported as an overlay in the app. (see "Add bookmark", variant D or E).+If necessary, transfer the file exported in the web page to the Kurviger App device. 
 + 
 +This file then you can import to the bookmarks in the app (see above).
  
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 |''**Bookmark** //(Long)//'' > |(Actions selection) | |''**Bookmark** //(Long)//'' > |(Actions selection) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
 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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 In the Kurviger app there is the possibility to search for addresses and mark them with an address point.\\ In the Kurviger app there is the possibility to search for addresses and mark them with an address point.\\
-If you do not enter an exact address in the address lookup, but only the name of e.g. a city, the address point may be positioned at a location that does not directly fit the route planning, then set a waypoint not at the address point, but at a desired location. By entering e.g. a city name and selection in the address lookup, the map will be displayed at the corresponding position. At the location point a bookmark can be set, if desired. More about address lookup and address point see below.\\+If you do not enter an exact address in the address lookup, but only the name of e.g. a city, the address point may be positioned at a location that does not directly fit the route planning, then set a waypoint not at the address point, but at a desired location. By entering e.g. a city name and selection in the address lookup, the map will be displayed at the corresponding position. At the point a bookmark can be set, if desired. More about address lookup and address point see below.\\
 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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 |::: |::: |**B**: Address | |::: |::: |**B**: Address |
 |::: |(In the screenshots, the on-screen keyboard was hidden by pressing the back device key.) || |::: |(In the screenshots, the on-screen keyboard was hidden by pressing the back device key.) ||
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// |||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
 In the list, the respective address and a corresponding go-to icon are displayed. You have 2 possibilities to select here: In the list, the respective address and a corresponding go-to icon are displayed. You have 2 possibilities to select here:
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 |''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' > |Menu selection: ''**Show address**'' > |(with the crosshairs can be positioned precisely) | |''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' > |Menu selection: ''**Show address**'' > |(with the crosshairs can be positioned precisely) |
 |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". |||
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// |||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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 |''**Address point** //**(Short)**//'' > |(Info is shown) | |''**Address point** //**(Short)**//'' > |(Info is shown) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
 In the Info popup you see //(Point generated with internet connection)//: In the Info popup you see //(Point generated with internet connection)//:
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 |''**Address point** //(Long)//'' > |(Selectable actions) | |''**Address point** //(Long)//'' > |(Selectable actions) |
 +|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 1.x, to recognize at blue status bar, green in 2.x)// ||
 +|//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
 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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 In **Kurviger Pro** you can select the provider of the Address lookup.\\ In **Kurviger Pro** you can select the provider of the Address lookup.\\
  
-**See at "Additional topics of the operating guide" the topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., More"**, (Link [[app:manual:general#Links|at the end of the page]]).+**See at "Additional topics of the operating guide" the topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., More"**, (Link [[app:manual:map#Links|at the end of the page]]).
  
 //Note:\\  //Note:\\ 
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 In order to hit the given coordinates, it is recommended to select a zoom level as large as possible in the Go-To-Dialog.\\ In order to hit the given coordinates, it is recommended to select a zoom level as large as possible in the Go-To-Dialog.\\
 // //
 +
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 +
 +====== Map errors ======
 +
 +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, turn lanes, traffic circles, barriers, road works, allowed speed and more.
 +
 +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.
 +
 +**Eliminate errors in OSM:**
 +  * Only users familiar with OSM
 +  * observe OSM guidelines
 +
 +**Report an error in the Kurviger forum:**
 +  * see "Help" in the "Interface, ..., Overview" topic in "Additional topics of the operating guide", link at the bottom of the page.
  
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 [[app:getting_started|Getting Started]]\\ [[app:getting_started|Getting Started]]\\
 [[app:faq:map_gestures|Gestures]]\\ [[app:faq:map_gestures|Gestures]]\\
 +[[web:pois|Submit a new POI (hotel, meeting point, ...)]]\\
 [[app:offline_maps|Offline Maps]]\\ [[app:offline_maps|Offline Maps]]\\
 [[app:offline_routing|Offline Routing]]\\ [[app:offline_routing|Offline Routing]]\\
  • app/manual/map.txt
  • Last modified: 2022/12/10 10:53
  • by walterg