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- | ====== Kurviger PRO: Navigation, Simulation, GPS logging, Screen | + | ====== Kurviger PRO: Navigation, Simulation, GPS Recording, Screen |
- | **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 | + | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent versions of the app (and 1.x) may differ from this description.\\ |
- | (Definition PRO, versions | + | (Versions |
Previous topic: [[app: | Previous topic: [[app: | ||
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+ | Brief summary of the meaning of PRO in this guide: | ||
+ | * PRO or Pro: This is only available or possible in the Kurviger app (version 2) with subscription for a fee. 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. | ||
=== Operating guide for the Kurviger Pro features === | === Operating guide for the Kurviger Pro features === | ||
- | The app **Kurviger Pro** offers more things than the app **Kurviger** (Free). | + | This part of the guide describes the most important things of Kurviger Pro. Short overview: |
* Navigation | * Navigation | ||
* Rerouting | * Rerouting | ||
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* Voice guidance | * Voice guidance | ||
* Speed limit | * Speed limit | ||
+ | * Screen saver | ||
* Navi simulation | * Navi simulation | ||
- | * GPS loggng, Track recording | + | * GPS recording (logging), Track recording |
* Screen lock | * Screen lock | ||
* Address lookup provider | * Address lookup provider | ||
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====== Navigation, Navi mode ====== | ====== Navigation, Navi mode ====== | ||
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** there is the Navi mode. In this mode, access to the location must be enabled in the device. A route is required. | + | In this mode, access to the location must be enabled in the device. A route is required. |
To be able to use the navigation, the navigation mode must be activated beforehand. You select the navigation mode with | To be able to use the navigation, the navigation mode must be activated beforehand. You select the navigation mode with | ||
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In Navi mode, the map is automatically moved on the screen so that the location is displayed in the visible area. Guidance along the existing route takes place with the help of various display panels. Depending on the settings, voice guidance is also possible. Voice guidance is also possible with the screen switched off (see also FAQ, Link [[app: | In Navi mode, the map is automatically moved on the screen so that the location is displayed in the visible area. Guidance along the existing route takes place with the help of various display panels. Depending on the settings, voice guidance is also possible. Voice guidance is also possible with the screen switched off (see also FAQ, Link [[app: | ||
- | Kurviger | + | Kurviger offers very flexible navigation by popular demand. Therefore, it partly deviates from the navigation of other navigation systems. An automatic route recalculation (rerouting) can be switched on or off.\\ |
If automatic rerouting is switched off: | If automatic rerouting is switched off: | ||
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* Off route, a route recalculation can be started manually. | * Off route, a route recalculation can be started manually. | ||
- | If you are on a route and switch on navigation on the section of the route between | + | If you are on a route and then you switch on the navigation, the navigation (or route recalculation) takes place depending |
- | When rerouting is started automatically or manually, starting from the current location the route is recalculated | + | When rerouting is started automatically or manually, starting from the current location the segment to a waypoint |
+ | //(See below " | ||
As a newcomer, first test navigation with route recalculation switched off and deliberately deviate from the route. Observe the behavior of the app. With a little familiarization, | As a newcomer, first test navigation with route recalculation switched off and deliberately deviate from the route. Observe the behavior of the app. With a little familiarization, | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | In case of poor or no internet connection, it is recommended to disable automatic route recalculation (see more below) and / or use offline routing data for rerouting in navi mode.\\ | ||
With offline rerouting and offline routing, the Kurviger routing options cannot be taken into account!\\ | With offline rerouting and offline routing, the Kurviger routing options cannot be taken into account!\\ | ||
If the *.kurviger route file of the original route exists, this file can be loaded if required (e.g. as an overlay). By setting waypoints accordingly, | If the *.kurviger route file of the original route exists, this file can be loaded if required (e.g. as an overlay). By setting waypoints accordingly, | ||
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===== Interface navigation ===== | ===== Interface navigation ===== | ||
- | ^**UI Navigation mode (only Kurviger Pro 2.x; 1.x):** ^^^^ | + | ^**UI Navigation mode (only PRO):** ^^^^ |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |// | + | |// |
- | |//In Kurviger | + | |//In Kurviger 1.x some of the elements listed here are missing. " |
|**Elements in Navigation mode:** |||| | |**Elements in Navigation mode:** |||| | ||
|1) **Map** |1a) Scale (optional, and depending on the setting zoom level) |2) Location |3) **Compass** (optional) | | |1) **Map** |1a) Scale (optional, and depending on the setting zoom level) |2) Location |3) **Compass** (optional) | | ||
- | |4) **Address lookup** Button (optional) |5) **Navigation** Button (optional) (poss. only in PRO) |6) **Menu** Button (optional) |. | | + | |4) **Address lookup** Button (optional) |5) **Navigation** Button (optional) |6) **Menu** Button (optional) |. | |
|7a) **+Zoom** Button (optional) (and depending on the setting zoom level) |7b) **-Zoom** Button (optional) |7a,b) are only visible for a short time after touching the map |8) **Location** Button (optional) | | |7a) **+Zoom** Button (optional) (and depending on the setting zoom level) |7b) **-Zoom** Button (optional) |7a,b) are only visible for a short time after touching the map |8) **Location** Button (optional) | | ||
- | |9) POI (map levels, optional) (without fig.) |10) **Bookmark** (optional) (without fig.) |11) **GPS logging** Panel (optional) |_ ) GPS track (optional) (without fig.) | | + | |9) POI (map levels, optional) (without fig.) |10) **Bookmark** (optional) (without fig.) |11) **GPS recording** Panel (optional) |_ ) GPS track (optional) (without fig.) | |
- | |12) **Route** (required in navigation) |12a) Route direction arrow (optional) (without fig.) |13a,b,c,d) Waypoints (WP) (optional) (without fig.) |14) **Instruction point** (optional) (without fig.) | | + | |12) **Route** (required in navigation) |12a) Route direction arrow (optional) |13a,b,c,d) Waypoints (WP) (optional) (without fig.) |14) **Instruction point** (optional) (without fig.) | |
|13a) WP **Start** (optional) (without fig.) |13b) WP **End** (optional) (without fig.) |13c) WP **Via point** (optional) (without fig.) |13d) WP **Shaping point** (optional) (without fig.) | | |13a) WP **Start** (optional) (without fig.) |13b) WP **End** (optional) (without fig.) |13c) WP **Via point** (optional) (without fig.) |13d) WP **Shaping point** (optional) (without fig.) | | ||
- | |20) Speed Panel (optional) |21) Altitude Panel (optional) |_ ) Current | + | |15) Speed Panel (optional) |16) Altitude Panel (optional) |17) Current |
- | |15, 15a) **Direction** Panel (Off route beeline to the route continuation) |16) Second next turn Panel (optional) |17) **Instruction** Panel (optional) |_ ) Street name Panel (optional) (Current street) (without fig.) | | + | |19, 19a) **Direction** Panel (Off route beeline to the route continuation) |20) Second next turn Panel (optional) |21) **Instruction** Panel (optional) |22) Street name Panel (optional) (Current street) | |
- | |18) **Distance** Panel |19) **Travel time** Panel |_ ) Speed limit Panel (optional) (without fig.) |. | | + | |23) **Distance** Panel |24) **Travel time** Panel |15a) Speed limit Panel (optional) |. | |
- | |22) **Off route** Warning |_ ) Speed limit Warning (optional) (without fig.) |. |. | | + | |25) **Off route** Warning |15b) Speed limit Warning (optional) (without fig.) |. |. | |
- | |//For panels | + | |//For panels you can set color, transparency and font size.// |||| |
|//For more info on the elements and their actions, see also in this and in the other topics of the guide, Links [[app: | |//For more info on the elements and their actions, see also in this and in the other topics of the guide, Links [[app: | ||
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**ATTENTION!**\\ | **ATTENTION!**\\ | ||
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Navigation is paused. | Navigation is paused. | ||
- | **Continue | + | **Pause of navigation, |
+ | |||
+ | When navigation is paused, the follow mode can be switched on and off as required by touching the location button a bit longer. When the pause is ended, the follow mode is automatically terminated. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ^Navigation paused, Follow mode OFF ^Navigation paused, Follow mode ON ^ | ||
+ | |{{: | ||
+ | |Navigation button marked (pause), Location button neutral |Navigation button marked (pause), Location button marked| | ||
+ | |// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Thus, when navigation is paused, the map and area can be explored without or with follow mode (e.g. individual search of fuel station or individual deviation from the route, sightseeing). This can be helpful in various situations without changing the planned route. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **End pause, continue navigation:**\\ | ||
You can continue the navigation with activated pause with | You can continue the navigation with activated pause with | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
The pause is finished and navigation continues. | The pause is finished and navigation continues. | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
When pause is enabled, you can zoom and move the map to explore the area.\\ | When pause is enabled, you can zoom and move the map to explore the area.\\ | ||
- | When the pause is activated, the map does not follow the location. By touching the location button, you can position the map at the location. Follow mode is not possible during the pause.\\ | ||
When the pause is over, Auto zoom will take its setting into account and if the location is out of view, the map will automatically be displayed at the location.\\ | When the pause is over, Auto zoom will take its setting into account and if the location is out of view, the map will automatically be displayed at the location.\\ | ||
At sightseeing, | At sightseeing, | ||
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===== At destination switch from Navigation to Follow mode ===== | ===== At destination switch from Navigation to Follow mode ===== | ||
- | The Kurviger Pro app offers the option to automatically switch from navigation to follow mode when you reach your destination. This offers advantages if you want to drive an additional route at the destination and follow it with the app.\\ | + | The app offers the option to automatically switch from navigation to follow mode when you reach your destination. This offers advantages if you want to drive an additional route at the destination and follow it with the app.\\ |
This requires the corresponding selection of the following option for the following setting: | This requires the corresponding selection of the following option for the following setting: | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
This setting option is used to flexibly adjust the Kurviger app to the user's preferences.\\ | This setting option is used to flexibly adjust the Kurviger app to the user's preferences.\\ | ||
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+ | ---- | ||
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+ | ===== Automatic map centering ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you move the map manually in follow and navigation mode, it is automatically centered with the location in the visible area after a certain time. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Since version 2 the automatic map centering can be set in a dialog. Open dialog: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you want to center the map at the location before this time expires, you can do this manually: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
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//(See below " | //(See below " | ||
- | Rerouting calculates the route segment from the current location to a point on the current route selected in the " | + | Rerouting calculates the route segment from the current location to a point according to the option " |
//(See below " | //(See below " | ||
- | Rerouting can take place online or offline. The selection takes place in the settings Routing service.\\ | + | When rerouting, please consider: |
- | //(See below " | + | Rerouting can take place online or offline.\\ |
- | For online operation, the Kurviger route options are taken into account for rerouting; for offline operation, the " | + | For online operation, the Kurviger route options are taken into account for rerouting.\\ |
+ | For offline operation, as standard the " | ||
+ | The selection takes place in the settings Routing service.\\ | ||
+ | //(See below " | ||
If rerouting is not started automatically, | If rerouting is not started automatically, | ||
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Enable or disable automatic rerouting during navigation. Change is applied to the settings.\\ | Enable or disable automatic rerouting during navigation. Change is applied to the settings.\\ | ||
- | See also above "Quick access: Open navigation dialog for actions" | + | See also below "Quick access: Open navigation dialog for actions" |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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=== Navigation type === | === Navigation type === | ||
- | The Navigation type (previously: | + | The Navigation type (previously: |
- | Open the corresponding dialog: | + | The navigation type is set by selecting |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | Dialog for selecting the navigation type opens. The following is available for selection:\\ | + | |
- | * **Nearest waypoint** | + | There are two types: |
- | * **Next waypoint** | + | |
* **Strict navigation** // | * **Strict navigation** // | ||
+ | * **Advantage: | ||
+ | * **Disadvantage: | ||
+ | * **Next waypoint** | ||
+ | * **Advantage: | ||
+ | * **Disadvantage: | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Note:\\ | ||
+ | In previous versions there was a dialog for selecting the navigation type. | ||
+ | // | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
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+ | === Minimal distance, Reverse direction === | ||
+ | |||
+ | For rerouting you can specify additional conditions since version 2. | ||
+ | |||
+ | A minimum distance off the route to be considered can be selected in a dialog: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | This may help to leave the route for a short distance (e.g. to a fuel station, restaurant near to the route) without starting a rerouting. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Take into account driving in the reverse direction: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
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Route calculation (routing) and / or route recalculation (rerouting) can take place in different ways. For this purpose, one can select a routing service. The following applies to the routing service: | Route calculation (routing) and / or route recalculation (rerouting) can take place in different ways. For this purpose, one can select a routing service. The following applies to the routing service: | ||
- | * **Kurviger** //(Route calculation by Kurviger, the Kurviger route options and avoidances are taken into account)// | + | * **Kurviger** |
- | * **BRouter** //(Route calculation by BRouter, BRouter app must be installed, by default only option " | + | * The Kurviger route options and avoidances are taken into account |
+ | * Instructions and information as usual from online route calculation in app and website | ||
+ | * Route calculation takes place on the same server as in the website | ||
+ | * **BRouter** | ||
+ | * By default only option " | ||
+ | * Turn instructions can differ from turn instrucctions created with Kurviger online | ||
+ | * Info (e.g. street name, speed limit) can differ from or be missing from the info created with Kurviger online | ||
+ | * BRouter app must be installed | ||
+ | |||
+ | By popular request of an offline route calculation BRouter was integrated into the Kurviger app for exceptional cases despite the above properties differing from the Kurviger online route calculation. This is currently the only possibility of an offline route calculation in the Kurviger app. For technical reasons, an offline route calculation with the Kurviger route calculation is not possible until further notice.\\ | ||
+ | BRouter offline rerouting is therefore not intended for general route planning in Kurviger. It is in exceptional cases intended for rerouting, e.g. when deviating from the route (as in the case of detours or when consciously or unconsciously deviating from the original route), if no Internet connection is available but a route calculation is still required.\\ | ||
+ | Recommendation: | ||
When selecting the routing service, online and offline operation is also taken into account: | When selecting the routing service, online and offline operation is also taken into account: | ||
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===== Off Route, Rerouting trigger manually ===== | ===== Off Route, Rerouting trigger manually ===== | ||
- | When automatic rerouting is switched off, the navigation interface changes when you exit the route. Instead of turn instruction, | + | When automatic rerouting is switched off, the navigation interface changes when you exit the route: |
+ | * Instead of turn instruction, | ||
+ | * Instruction, | ||
+ | * Warning sign "Off route" is displayed. | ||
+ | * When Auto Zoom is on, the zoom level goes to the value of the Zoom Level Off Route setting (see Zoom, Auto Zoom). | ||
Rerouting can be started manually. | Rerouting can be started manually. | ||
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^Navigation Off route ^^^ | ^Navigation Off route ^^^ | ||
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|::: |2) Standort |3) **Kompass** | | |::: |2) Standort |3) **Kompass** | | ||
|::: |4) **Address lookup** button (optional) |5) **Navigation** button (optional), only App PRO | | |::: |4) **Address lookup** button (optional) |5) **Navigation** button (optional), only App PRO | | ||
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|::: |7a) **+Zoom** button (optional) (and depending on the setting zoom level) |//7a,b) are only visible for a short time after tapping the map// | | |::: |7a) **+Zoom** button (optional) (and depending on the setting zoom level) |//7a,b) are only visible for a short time after tapping the map// | | ||
|::: |7b) **-Zoom** button (optional) |::: | | |::: |7b) **-Zoom** button (optional) |::: | | ||
- | |::: |8) **Location** button (optional) |11) **GPS logging** panel (optional), only App PRO | | + | |::: |8) **Location** button (optional) |11) **GPS recording** panel (optional), only App PRO | |
|::: |12) **Route** |. | | |::: |12) **Route** |. | | ||
- | |::: |15a) **Direction** panel //Direction and distance (bee line) to the route continuation// | + | |::: |19a) **Direction** panel //Direction and distance (straight |
- | |::: |17) **Instruction** panel |. | | + | |::: |21) **Instruction** panel (optional) |
- | |::: |18) **Distance** panel |19) **Travel time** panel | | + | |::: |23) **Distance** panel |24) **Travel time** panel | |
- | |::: |20) Speed panel (optional) |21) Altitude panel (optional) | | + | |::: |15) Speed panel (optional) |16) Altitude panel (optional) | |
- | |::: |22) **Off route** symbol |. | | + | |::: |25) **Off route** symbol |. | |
- | |// | + | |// |
- | |The panels for Instruction (17), distance (18) and time (19) do not show any values away from the route ||| | + | |The panels |
By touching the **Off route** symbol, a route recalculation (rerouting) can be started manually, depending on the Internet connection or settings. Details about the settings and further see at " | By touching the **Off route** symbol, a route recalculation (rerouting) can be started manually, depending on the Internet connection or settings. Details about the settings and further see at " | ||
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**Condition A: When starting navigation you are off route** | **Condition A: When starting navigation you are off route** | ||
- | By touching the '' | + | By touching the '' |
* '' | * '' | ||
Dialog for selecting the route entry is opened. The following can be selected as the entry point\\ | Dialog for selecting the route entry is opened. The following can be selected as the entry point\\ | ||
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By touching the '' | By touching the '' | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
- | The rerouting from the location | + | The rerouting from the location |
- | You can set the re-entry point under | + | The navigation type is set by selecting |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
See above at " | See above at " | ||
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===== Avoid roadblock ===== | ===== Avoid roadblock ===== | ||
- | When you are on the route, you have the possibility to avoid route sections with roadblocks. On the current route, the route section following the location in the route is replaced by an alternative and a route is calculated from the location with the service selected in the routing service, taking into account the remaining waypoints. The properties of the corresponding routing service are taken into account.\\ | + | When you are on the route during navigation, you have the possibility to avoid route sections with roadblocks. On the current route, the route section following the location in the route is replaced by an alternative and a route is calculated from the location with the service selected in the routing service, taking into account the remaining waypoints. The properties of the corresponding routing service are taken into account.\\ |
To the action '' | To the action '' | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
If an offline service is used instead of Service Kurviger (online), the updated route may differ significantly from the original route!\\ | If an offline service is used instead of Service Kurviger (online), the updated route may differ significantly from the original route!\\ | ||
- | Reason: The route is updated using the set routing service (e.g. route type Fastest route for offline service instead of e.g. route type Curvy for online service Kurviger).\\ | + | Reason: The route is updated using the set routing service (e.g. route profile |
If original route is available as *.kurviger file, you may be able to import it again after rerouting and use it for the remaining route. Also here the display of the imported track can be a great help.\\ | If original route is available as *.kurviger file, you may be able to import it again after rerouting and use it for the remaining route. Also here the display of the imported track can be a great help.\\ | ||
See also Offline routing.\\ | See also Offline routing.\\ | ||
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===== Skip next waypoint ===== | ===== Skip next waypoint ===== | ||
- | When you are on the route, you have the option to skip the next waypoint. On the current route, the waypoint following the location in the route is deleted and a route is calculated from the location using the service selected in the routing service, taking into account the remaining waypoints. The properties of the corresponding routing service are taken into account.\\ | + | When you are on the route during navigation, you have the option to skip the next waypoint. On the current route, the waypoint following the location in the route is deleted and a route is calculated from the location using the service selected in the routing service, taking into account the remaining waypoints. The properties of the corresponding routing service are taken into account.\\ |
To the action '' | To the action '' | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
If an offline service is used instead of Service Kurviger (online), the updated route may differ significantly from the original route!\\ | If an offline service is used instead of Service Kurviger (online), the updated route may differ significantly from the original route!\\ | ||
- | Reason: Remaining route is updated using the set routing service (e.g. route type Fastest route for offline service instead of e.g. route type Curvy for online service Kurviger).\\ | + | Reason: Remaining route is updated using the set routing service (e.g. route profile |
If original route is available as *.kurviger file, you may be able to import it again after the next waypoint and use it for the remaining route.\\ | If original route is available as *.kurviger file, you may be able to import it again after the next waypoint and use it for the remaining route.\\ | ||
Also here the display of the imported track can be a great help.\\ | Also here the display of the imported track can be a great help.\\ | ||
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**Auto-Zoom** | **Auto-Zoom** | ||
- | For navigation, you can switch auto zoom on or off. With auto zoom, depending on the setting, the zoom is changed depending on distance or speed when approaching instruction points. This happens within certain limits, which can be set by minimum and maximum values. If you deviate from the route, a special zoom value can also be set for this. | + | For navigation |
Due to the different devices and user preferences, | Due to the different devices and user preferences, | ||
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* Create a test route with at least one turn point and a free stretch of about 1 to 2 km. This route should have little traffic, so that it can be driven along easily (at low speed) and also left sometimes, and it should also be possible to stop without danger. | * Create a test route with at least one turn point and a free stretch of about 1 to 2 km. This route should have little traffic, so that it can be driven along easily (at low speed) and also left sometimes, and it should also be possible to stop without danger. | ||
+ | * Depending on the test route, you can try out the Auto Zoom in Navi mode (see below) with the preparation as described above on foot, by bicycle or other vehicle. With a motorized vehicle, you can devote your full attention to the test of navigation with Auto Zoom as a passenger. | ||
Try out test route in navi simulation mode: | Try out test route in navi simulation mode: | ||
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* If these values are what you want, adjust the auto zoom scale if necessary. | * If these values are what you want, adjust the auto zoom scale if necessary. | ||
- | | + | * Depending on the mode (distance, speed), the auto zoom scale has less or more effect. |
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+ | * With distance-dependent auto zoom, you've learned about auto zoom in a simple way. Speed-dependent adjustment can be more problematic. | ||
+ | * If necessary, you can also select this auto zoom mode. You may then have to adjust your zoom levels and / or the auto zoom scale again (step by step, for learning don't adjust multiple settings at once). | ||
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**Adjusting the auto zoom scale** | **Adjusting the auto zoom scale** | ||
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+ | E.g. in follow or navigation mode with speed-dependent auto-zoom mode, the auto-zoom can be influenced by the auto-zoom scale. | ||
The auto zoom scale allows the auto-zoom to be further customized to user preferences: | The auto zoom scale allows the auto-zoom to be further customized to user preferences: | ||
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During navigation, you can also have the instructions announced via voice. In addition to switching the announcement on and off, you can adjust the voice guidance to the device and your own needs with various settings. | During navigation, you can also have the instructions announced via voice. In addition to switching the announcement on and off, you can adjust the voice guidance to the device and your own needs with various settings. | ||
- | With voice guidance, a switched-on screen may be undesirable. However, this can cause problems. See "Kee screen on" in the topic " | + | With voice guidance, a switched-on screen may be undesirable. However, this can cause problems. See "Keep screen on" in the topic " |
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* **Voice volume (Pro)** //(Opens dialog)// | * **Voice volume (Pro)** //(Opens dialog)// | ||
* **Pause music (Pro) [_]** //(Voice prompts pause, not just fade, music playback ON / OFF)// | * **Pause music (Pro) [_]** //(Voice prompts pause, not just fade, music playback ON / OFF)// | ||
+ | * **Text-to-speech (Pro)** //(Opens dialog)// | ||
* **Street names (Pro) [_]** //(Speak street names in voice guidance ON / OFF)// | * **Street names (Pro) [_]** //(Speak street names in voice guidance ON / OFF)// | ||
* **Speed (Pro) [_]** // | * **Speed (Pro) [_]** // | ||
- | * **Voice instructions | + | * **Voice instructions (Pro)** //(Opens dialog)// |
+ | * **Two commands at once (Pro) [_]** //(Notify also of the next closely following direction change)// | ||
* **Off route warning (Pro) [_]** //(Speak warning when off route ON / OFF)// | * **Off route warning (Pro) [_]** //(Speak warning when off route ON / OFF)// | ||
- | * **Off route tone frequency | + | * **Off route tone (Pro)** //(Opens dialog)// |
- | * **Speed limit (Pro) [_]** //(Speak warning | + | * **Speed limit (Pro) [_]** //(Speak warning |
Depending on the device, make settings according to your own preferences. Try out how it works best. See also FAQ, Link [[app: | Depending on the device, make settings according to your own preferences. Try out how it works best. See also FAQ, Link [[app: | ||
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===== Speed limit ===== | ===== Speed limit ===== | ||
- | In navigation mode, a speed limit can be displayed on the route. In addition, a tolerance can be taken into account. If the speed limit with tolerance is exceeded, a warning | + | In navigation mode, a speed limit can be displayed on the route. In addition, a tolerance can be taken into account. If the speed limit with tolerance is exceeded, a warning |
- | **Switching the speed limit display on/off:** | + | **Switching the speed limit display |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
**Select speed limit tolerance with:** | **Select speed limit tolerance with:** | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
In the map or routing data, the speed limits are sometimes not available or incorrect. Therefore, the display of the values in this feature is without liability! | In the map or routing data, the speed limits are sometimes not available or incorrect. Therefore, the display of the values in this feature is without liability! | ||
+ | // | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Screen saver ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | PRO: A screen saver is provided in navigation and follow mode (since version 2.1): the app display turns black. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The screen saver you select with | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | In a dialog you can select with a slider whether the screen should be switched off or after which time (timeout) the screen should go dark. | ||
+ | |||
+ | In Navigation and Follow mode: | ||
+ | * Screen turns on (with timeout) when touching the screen | ||
+ | |||
+ | In Navigation mode additional: | ||
+ | * Screen turns on before the turns | ||
+ | * Screen turns black after the turns | ||
+ | * Screen stays on when being off route | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Note:\\ | ||
+ | Works best with dark theme and fullscreen mode.\\ | ||
// | // | ||
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====== Navi Simulation Mode using ====== | ====== Navi Simulation Mode using ====== | ||
- | With the navi-simulation you can run a route automatically in the app **Kurviger Pro**. This gives you an impression of the associated directions in graphical and, depending on the setting, also in voice form.\\ | + | PRO: With the navi-simulation you can run a route automatically in the app. This gives you an impression of the associated directions in graphical and, depending on the setting, also in voice form.\\ |
You can also run the simulation faster than calculated. The time data will not be changed by this.\\ | You can also run the simulation faster than calculated. The time data will not be changed by this.\\ | ||
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===== Interface and operation of the simulation ===== | ===== Interface and operation of the simulation ===== | ||
- | ^**Navi Simulation Mode (only Kurviger Pro):** ^^^^ | + | ^**Navi Simulation Mode (only PRO):** ^^^^ |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |// | + | |// |
|**Elements S1 - S4 (Simulation-Play-Panel) are only available in Navi Simulation Mode:** |||| | |**Elements S1 - S4 (Simulation-Play-Panel) are only available in Navi Simulation Mode:** |||| | ||
- | |1) **Map** |2a) virtual location |12) **Route** | + | |1) **Map** |2a) virtual location |12) **Route** |3) **Compass** |
- | |3) **Compass** |5) **Navigation | + | |5) **Navigation** |
- | |S1) **Start / Stop Simulation** |S2) **To previous instruction point** (Short) |S3) **To next instruction point** (Short) |S4) **Factor for speed** of simulation run | | + | |S1) **Start/ |
- | |::: |S2) **Back to the start** (Long) |S3) **Forward to the end** (Long) |::: | | + | |::: |S2) **Back to the start** (long) |S3) **Forward to the end** (long) |. | |
+ | |//Note: In the navigation simulation, some of the elements displayed in the navigation may be missing.// |||| | ||
|//For more info on the elements and their actions, see also in this and in the other topics of the guide, Links [[app: | |//For more info on the elements and their actions, see also in this and in the other topics of the guide, Links [[app: | ||
^Elements in navi simulation, operating steps, actions: ^^^ | ^Elements in navi simulation, operating steps, actions: ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
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- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
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- | |// | + | |// |
^**Elements only in Navi simulation mode // | ^**Elements only in Navi simulation mode // | ||
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- | |. |||Depending on the version, graphics and associated function of the simulation play panel may still change. Panel color and transparency as for the navigation panels. || | + | |{{: |
+ | |. |||Depending on the version, graphics and associated function of the simulation play panel may change. At S2 and S3 on the right e.g. you see a graphic from an earlier version. Panel color and transparency as for the navigation panels. || | ||
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====== GPS logging mode and related actions ====== | ====== GPS logging mode and related actions ====== | ||
- | GPS recording, track recording or GPS logging are different names for the same action. In order to make a recording of the track to be driven in the app **Kurviger Pro**, you must first switch on the corresponding mode. A recorded track can be displayed on the map.\\ | + | GPS recording, track recording or GPS logging are different names for the same action.\\ |
- | **Switch on / off the view of the recorded track in the map:** | + | There are various reasons for GPS recording (logging). This is made possible quite flexibly by the app. You as the user then decide quite individually whether and when |
- | * '' | + | |
+ | | ||
+ | * a recording (logging) | ||
+ | | ||
- | The recorded track is displayed regardless of whether GPS logging | + | A recording can optionally take place automatically during navigation and in follow |
- | You can set the appearance of the recorded track (color, width, style) at | + | Due to various user requirements, saving and deleting does not take place automatically but only manually. |
- | * '' | + | |
- | //Note:\\ | + | A recorded track can be displayed |
- | To distinguish the recorded track from a track displayed | + | |
- | // | + | |
- | **Switch on / off the GPS logging mode:** | ||
- | * '' | ||
- | When GPS logging mode is on, the **GPS logging** panel (Recording panel) (11) is displayed in the upper right area.\\ | + | **GPS recording switch on / off, save, delete and more:** |
- | **States of the GPS logging panel and recording:** | + | Automatic GPS recording during navigation and follow mode is selectable with |
+ | * '' | ||
- | ^**Recording OFF** ^**Recording ON** ^**Note** ^**Action | + | Manual |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^. ^{{: | + | |
- | **Possible actions when touching | + | You open the dialog in the tools for the selection of the actions with |
+ | | ||
+ | or with the GPS recording | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | Depending on the state, only some of the possible actions are displayed in the dialog. If a track is recorded, the selection | ||
- | ^Actions if no data has been recorded yet ^^^ | + | Dialog, title: **GPS recording** //(Possible |
- | ^Panel ^Possible | + | * **Start GPS recording** |
- | ^{{: | + | * **Stop |
- | ^{{: | + | * **Import GPX track** //(if recording is switched |
+ | * **Save current track** //(if a track is recorded)// | ||
+ | * **Clear GPS recording** | ||
+ | * **Start new segment** //(if a track is recorded)// | ||
+ | The actions are described below. | ||
- | ^Actions selectable in dialogs when switching recording | + | **Switch |
- | ^Panel ^Dialog, select action ^Recording paused, handling | + | |
- | ^{{:app: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | |. ||| | + | |
- | ^Panel ^Dialog, select action ^Recording in progress, handling of recording when action is triggered ^ | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | ^{{: | + | |
- | **Switching | + | When the GPS recording |
- | Touch GPS logging panel for any length of time: | + | ^**Recording OFF** ^**Recording ON** ^**Note** ^**Action on touching the GPS recording |
- | | + | ^{{: |
+ | ^. ^{{: | ||
+ | ^{{: | ||
+ | ^. ^{{: | ||
- | There are four different states (recognizable by the recording | + | **Switch on / off the view of the recorded track in the map:** |
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | The recorded track is displayed regardless of whether GPS recording is on or off.\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | You can set the appearance of the recorded track (color, width, style) at | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Note:\\ | ||
+ | To distinguish the recorded track from a track displayed as an overlay, the appearance should be different. E.g. recorded track style solid line, track uploaded as overlay style dashed line.\\ | ||
+ | // | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Manual switching ON the recording: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select action with the tools | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | or with the GPS recording | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | //If "Start GPS recording" | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Manual switching OFF the recording: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Select action with the tools | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | or with the GPS recording panel | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | //If "Stop GPS recording" | ||
**Saving the GPS recording** | **Saving the GPS recording** | ||
- | Touch GPS logging | + | Select action with the tools |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
+ | or with the GPS recording | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | //If "Save current track" is not selectable in the dialog, there is no record.// | ||
- | If a recording is available, a dialog for saving the recording will be opened. | ||
- | * Select the corresponding action in the dialog | ||
The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can save the desired gpx file in the folder of your choice.\\ | The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can save the desired 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.\\ | ||
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It makes sense to include a reference to the track (e.g. tr, trk, tk) in the file names of such *.gpx files (examples: tr_test.gpx, | It makes sense to include a reference to the track (e.g. tr, trk, tk) in the file names of such *.gpx files (examples: tr_test.gpx, | ||
- | When saving, | + | A dialog for selecting |
+ | * Dialog title: Save current track | ||
+ | * Format selection element //(please touch arrow symbol or text for selection)// | ||
+ | * GPX 1.0 or GPX 1.1 //(select appropriate format depending on target device or software)// | ||
+ | * [_] Elevation | ||
+ | * [_] Time | ||
+ | * [_] GPS accuracy | ||
+ | * [_] Speed | ||
+ | * CANCEL | ||
+ | * OK | ||
+ | //Depending on the target device or software, certain formats and / or data may not be supported. This can lead then with the target device or -software to error messages or not loading of the file.\\ | ||
+ | Therefore, first try out with a test record which format and which data are supported by the target device or software.// | ||
+ | |||
+ | Saving the recording is also possible after switching off the recording, the Kurviger app or the device at a later time, as long as the recording has not been deleted. With the app switched off, switch it on and select the desired action. | ||
+ | |||
+ | When saving, the recording is not deleted. The recording must be deleted separately if required. | ||
**Delete the GPS recording: | **Delete the GPS recording: | ||
- | Touch GPS logging | + | Select action with the tools |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
+ | or with the GPS recording | ||
+ | * '' | ||
- | If a recording is present, a dialog for deleting the recording will be opened. | + | //If "Clear GPS recording" |
- | * Select the corresponding action | + | |
- | The recording | + | |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
If recording is to be saved to a file, please save the current track before deleting. | If recording is to be saved to a file, please save the current track before deleting. | ||
// | // | ||
- | |||
**Start new segment:** | **Start new segment:** | ||
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During a recording, such a segment or block is open for the collection of the recording data. For example, you want to end the segment or block at an intermediate destination without ending the recording and continue the recording with a new segment or block after the intermediate destination. For this purpose there is the action "Start new segment" | During a recording, such a segment or block is open for the collection of the recording data. For example, you want to end the segment or block at an intermediate destination without ending the recording and continue the recording with a new segment or block after the intermediate destination. For this purpose there is the action "Start new segment" | ||
- | Touch GPS logging panel for any length of time: | + | Select action with the tools |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | If there is an existing | + | or with the GPS recording panel |
- | | + | * '' |
- | The recording | + | |
+ | //If "Start new segment" | ||
**Import the track of a GPX file:** | **Import the track of a GPX file:** | ||
- | A track from a GPX file can be added to the recorded tracks. To do this, the GPX file must be imported as follows: | + | A track (respective the track data) in a GPX file can be added to the recorded tracks. To do this, the GPX file must be imported as follows: |
+ | |||
+ | Select action with the tools | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | or with the GPS recording panel | ||
+ | * '' | ||
- | GPS-Logging-Panel beliebig lang berühren: | + | //If " |
- | * '' | + | |
- | If there is an existing recording, a dialog for importing a GPX track will be opened. | + | |
- | * Select the corresponding action | + | |
The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can select and import the desired gpx file in the folder you want.\\ | The Android storage access framework will open. In it, you can select and import the desired gpx file in the folder you want.\\ | ||
- | From gpx files only track data are taken over as track.\\ | + | Of gpx files only track data are taken over as track.\\ |
Route or waypoint data of a gpx file are not taken into account during track import of a gpx file.\\ | Route or waypoint data of a gpx file are not taken into account during track import of a gpx file.\\ | ||
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====== Activate / deactivate Screen lock ====== | ====== Activate / deactivate Screen lock ====== | ||
- | To avoid incorrect triggering of the app functions, e.g. by raindrops, a screen lock can be switched on in the **Kurviger Pro** app. | + | PRO: To avoid incorrect triggering of the app functions, e.g. by raindrops, a screen lock can be switched on in the app. |
Switching on the screen lock: | Switching on the screen lock: | ||
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Switch off the display lock: | Switch off the display lock: | ||
- | * Open notifications of the device (swipe down from the top edge) //(This is possible when the screen lock is switched on!)// | + | * Open notifications of the device (swipe down at the top edge) //(This is possible when the screen lock is switched on!)// |
* Tap notification regarding screen lock | * Tap notification regarding screen lock | ||
Now the screen lock has been removed again. The Kurviger app can be operated as usual again. | Now the screen lock has been removed again. The Kurviger app can be operated as usual again. | ||
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====== More ====== | ====== More ====== | ||
- | In the app **Kurviger Pro** you have more possibilities than in the app **Kurviger** (Free). | + | PRO: You can influence the address search by choosing options. In case of route, you can customize the calculation and appearance with additional settings. |
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===== Select provider for address lookup ===== | ===== Select provider for address lookup ===== | ||
- | In **Kurviger Pro** you can change the provider of the address search. Open the corresponding dialog with : | + | PRO: You can change the provider of the address search. Open the corresponding dialog with : |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
In the dialog that opens, you can then choose a provider. | In the dialog that opens, you can then choose a provider. | ||
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===== Route: Strength of avoidances | ===== Route: Strength of avoidances | ||
- | In Kurviger Pro, for the selected avoidances, their strength can be set. This is possible in the options of the overall route. | + | PRO: For the selected avoidances, their strength can be set. This is possible in the options of the overall route. |
Open the dialog for the whole route with | Open the dialog for the whole route with | ||
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In both cases a dialog opens. In the dialog is a selection element to choose the route profile and some road types or ferries to mark for avoidance. | In both cases a dialog opens. In the dialog is a selection element to choose the route profile and some road types or ferries to mark for avoidance. | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|::: |1) |Route profile selection element | | |::: |1) |Route profile selection element | | ||
- | |::: |::: |Touch the arrow symbol to expand and select the desired profile. | | + | |::: |::: |Touch the arrow symbol |
|::: |2) |Sections to be avoided | | |::: |2) |Sections to be avoided | | ||
|::: |::: |Mark the corresponding road types | | |::: |::: |Mark the corresponding road types | | ||
+ | |::: |4) |Strength of avoidances //(only in PRO)// | | ||
|::: |3) |Select '' | |::: |3) |Select '' | ||
- | |::: |4) |Strength of avoidances //(only in PRO) (without fig.)// | | ||
The strength of the avoidances can influence the route calculation and the resulting route. The default strength is marked with an asterisk (*). The higher the strength number, the more the selected avoidance is taken into account. | The strength of the avoidances can influence the route calculation and the resulting route. The default strength is marked with an asterisk (*). The higher the strength number, the more the selected avoidance is taken into account. | ||
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There is a dialog for selecting the route profile of an individual route segment: | There is a dialog for selecting the route profile of an individual route segment: | ||
* Title: Segment profile | * Title: Segment profile | ||
+ | * **o Straight line** //(direct connecting line between two waypoints, since version 2.1)// | ||
+ | * //Enables route planning without major detour distance by connecting certain route sections through this section profile (e.g. if a section is closed at the time of planning or to bridge continental boarders). The user is responsible for the route selection in this section!// | ||
+ | * //If distance is specified, the length of the line is taken into account. If travel time is specified, no time is taken into account for the section. When bridging short sections, this has only a minimal effect on the data for the entire route.// | ||
+ | * // | ||
+ | * //When navigating, in this segment the display shows how to be off-route.// | ||
* **o Fastest route** //(A lot of motorway and main roads)// | * **o Fastest route** //(A lot of motorway and main roads)// | ||
* **o Fast and curvy route** //(Few curves and small detours. Large parts of the route can be on the motorway.)// | * **o Fast and curvy route** //(Few curves and small detours. Large parts of the route can be on the motorway.)// | ||
* **o Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | * **o Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | ||
* **o Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | * **o Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | ||
- | * **o None** //(No profile deviating | + | * **o None** //(No profile deviating |
* **CANCEL** | * **CANCEL** | ||
You can open the dialog as follows: | You can open the dialog as follows: | ||
- | **Variant A: Route menu** | + | **Variant A: In Route menu** |
- | * '' | + | |
+ | By touching the corresponding route section for a longer time open the route menu and select the desired action: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
| | ||
- | **Variant B: Waypoint menu** | + | **Variant B: In Waypoint menu** |
- | * '' | + | |
- | **Variant C: Waypoints list** | + | By touching for a longer time the waypoint at the end of the corresponding route section open the waypoint menu and select the desired action: |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | After selection, online route calculation determines the route taking into account the selected segment profile. | + | **Variant C: In Waypoints list** |
+ | |||
+ | In the main menu select " | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | After selection | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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===== Route: Route profile color ===== | ===== Route: Route profile color ===== | ||
- | In Kurviger Pro, the route color can be selected in the settings and, in addition, a separate route profile color can be selected for each of the different route profiles. | + | PRO: A separate route profile color can be selected for each of the different route profiles. |
- | For example, the route color is displayed in Navigation mode, and the selected | + | The route profile |
The respective route profile color can be selected in the settings: | The respective route profile color can be selected in the settings: | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
First work with the basic setting. Then, if necessary, adjust the settings step by step to personal preferences. | First work with the basic setting. Then, if necessary, adjust the settings step by step to personal preferences. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Map: Map style ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | PRO: There is a possibility to use an individual map style. | ||
+ | |||
+ | When using the maps (online, offline) available in Kurviger, an associated map style is automatically used. Each user can use the maps according to their choice without any further action. The Kurviger offline maps and the associated map style are optimized for the display of the map and the symbols it contains. For example, with the Kurviger offline maps and the automatically used map style, the selectable POIs are displayed even at low zoom levels. | ||
+ | |||
+ | However, users willing to experiment have the possibility to use the offline maps of other sources (e.g. mapsforge) with customized map styles. The procedure is not described here.\\ | ||
+ | A certain expertise is required! The use of offline maps of other sources and customized map styles is the responsibility of the user. | ||
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If there is no internet connection, some functions of the app are missing or there may be problems that do not exist with an internet connection. The following things, for example, no longer work or do not work to their full extent: | If there is no internet connection, some functions of the app are missing or there may be problems that do not exist with an internet connection. The following things, for example, no longer work or do not work to their full extent: | ||
- | * Online map display (limited, previously shown maps are mostly still available) | + | * Online map display (reduced, previously shown maps are mostly still available) |
- | * Hillshading (limited, previously shown mountains are sometimes still available) | + | * Hillshading (reduced, previously shown mountains are sometimes still available) |
* Online route calculation with the Kurviger route options (not possible) | * Online route calculation with the Kurviger route options (not possible) | ||
* Address lookup (not possible) | * Address lookup (not possible) | ||
- | With the above restrictions, | + | With the above restrictions, |
- | In offline mode Kurviger Pro offers | + | In offline mode there is the following: |
* **Display of offline maps.** | * **Display of offline maps.** | ||
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* **Offline routing or offline rerouting**. | * **Offline routing or offline rerouting**. | ||
* For this purpose, the offline routing data delivered by the routing service of the desired area must first be saved in the device (internally or SD card). | * For this purpose, the offline routing data delivered by the routing service of the desired area must first be saved in the device (internally or SD card). | ||
- | * The Kurviger routing options cannot be used. Routes calculated offline can therefore deviate significantly | + | * The Kurviger routing options cannot be used. Routes calculated offline can therefore deviate significantly |
Offline maps and offline routing data are in different files! To use both, one must open the associated files stored in the device in the associated app for both for the desired area! (See below) | Offline maps and offline routing data are in different files! To use both, one must open the associated files stored in the device in the associated app for both for the desired area! (See below) | ||
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====== Offline use ====== | ====== Offline use ====== | ||
- | In **Kurviger Pro**, several | + | PRO: Several |
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^::: |For exchange (e.g. on the internet, other apps or devices) other file formats (e.g. *.gpx, *.itn, *.kml) can be used. | | ^::: |For exchange (e.g. on the internet, other apps or devices) other file formats (e.g. *.gpx, *.itn, *.kml) can be used. | | ||
^::: |Route files are only used to exchange or save routes. | | ^::: |Route files are only used to exchange or save routes. | | ||
- | ^Files for offline use in Kurviger Pro || | + | ^Files for offline use in PRO || |
- | ^Map files |In the app **Kurviger Pro** map files for desired areas can be downloaded | + | ^Map files |PRO: In the app map files for desired areas can be downloaded |
- | ^::: |The map files opened in the Kurviger Pro app are used with and without an Internet connection for the map display of the area in question. | | + | ^::: |The map files opened in the app are used with and without an Internet connection for the map display of the area in question. | |
^::: |Map files are only used to display maps and POIs contained therein! | | ^::: |Map files are only used to display maps and POIs contained therein! | | ||
^::: |The Kurviger offline map files are updated approximately monthly. | | ^::: |The Kurviger offline map files are updated approximately monthly. | | ||
- | ^Routing files |In the **Kurviger Pro** app offline only can be accessed to offline routing with the BRouter routing service and its routing data (and files). With the BRouter routing service, the BRouter app must also be used to download the associated routing files and to calculate the route. | | + | ^Routing files |PRO: In the app offline only can be accessed to offline routing with the BRouter routing service and its routing data (and files). With the BRouter routing service, the BRouter app must also be used to download the associated routing files and to calculate the route. | |
^::: |If route calculation in the app takes place only with internet connection, the online routing data is accessed and you don't have to use routing files! | | ^::: |If route calculation in the app takes place only with internet connection, the online routing data is accessed and you don't have to use routing files! | | ||
^::: |Routing files are only used for route calculation or route recalculation! | | ^::: |Routing files are only used for route calculation or route recalculation! | | ||
- | ^::: |The Kurviger | + | ^::: |The BRouter |
- | |If only online maps and online routing are used, no special measures are required | + | |If only online maps and online routing are used, no special measures are required |
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===== Offline maps ===== | ===== Offline maps ===== | ||
- | With offline maps for the desired area opened in the **Kurviger Pro** app, the corresponding area can be displayed in the app without an Internet connection. | + | PRO: With offline maps for the desired area opened in the app, the corresponding area can be displayed in the app without an Internet connection. |
- | In order to open the offline maps in the app (see below "Open, show offline maps" | + | To open the offline maps in the app (see below "Open, show offline maps" |
- | In the Kurviger website, the offline maps are updated approximately every month or every 2nd month. The current maps for the desired areas must be manually downloaded | + | In the Kurviger website, the offline maps are updated approximately every month or every 2nd month. The current maps for the desired areas must be manually downloaded |
With large map files, there may be problems when downloading with the smartphone depending on the browser. Possibly choose another browser or download the maps with the PC and then transfer them to the device. | With large map files, there may be problems when downloading with the smartphone depending on the browser. Possibly choose another browser or download the maps with the PC and then transfer them to the device. | ||
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If you have several offline maps open, you may have the following display problems, for example: | If you have several offline maps open, you may have the following display problems, for example: | ||
* In the area of touching or overlapping maps, the water areas of lakes are sometimes not displayed | * In the area of touching or overlapping maps, the water areas of lakes are sometimes not displayed | ||
- | * In the area of touching or overlapping maps, country | + | * In the area of touching or overlapping maps, country |
If possible, use larger map networks instead of individual maps (e.g. for the water area of Lake Constance open the map " | If possible, use larger map networks instead of individual maps (e.g. for the water area of Lake Constance open the map " | ||
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==== Offline maps download ==== | ==== Offline maps download ==== | ||
- | Download the offline maps in the app: | + | Download the Kurviger |
* '' | * '' | ||
- | Browser | + | Browser |
* Select and download the desired map(s). | * Select and download the desired map(s). | ||
* If you have more than one map, you may need to select and download each one separately | * If you have more than one map, you may need to select and download each one separately | ||
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* Move downloaded map(s) to a folder of your choice outside the app using any file browser, if necessary | * Move downloaded map(s) to a folder of your choice outside the app using any file browser, if necessary | ||
- | Detailed illustrated instructions see "" | + | Detailed illustrated instructions see "" |
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==== Open, show offline maps ==== | ==== Open, show offline maps ==== | ||
- | Open the offline maps in the app: | + | **Open the offline maps in the app:** |
* '' | * '' | ||
Dialog opens | Dialog opens | ||
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* Select the desired map(s). | * Select the desired map(s). | ||
* confirm with " | * confirm with " | ||
- | The opened offline maps are displayed | + | The opened offline maps are displayed |
- | * A list of opened offline maps can be displayed with: | + | |
+ | **Displaying info about opened offline maps:** | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
+ | The names of opened offline maps are displayed in the info dialog. | ||
Detailed illustrated instructions see "" | Detailed illustrated instructions see "" | ||
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===== Offline routing ===== | ===== Offline routing ===== | ||
- | Offline routing is currently only possible | + | PRO: Offline routing is currently only possible with the **BRouter** routing service.\\ |
+ | By popular request of an offline route calculation BRouter was integrated into the Kurviger app for exceptional cases. This is currently the only possibility of an offline route calculation in the Kurviger app. For technical reasons, an offline route calculation with the Kurviger route calculation is not possible until further notice.\\ | ||
- | Kurviger offers several options in the settings to select | + | Kurviger offers several options in the settings to select |
- | **The BRouter service requires the BRouter app to be installed.** The associated offline routing data is maintained by BRouter and downloaded with the BRouter | + | **The BRouter service requires the BRouter app to be installed.** The associated offline routing data is maintained by BRouter and downloaded with the BRouter app. |
- | The actual routing data of the desired service for the desired areas must be downloaded manually | + | The actual routing data of the desired service for the desired areas must be downloaded manually |
The data can be downloaded and saved directly with the smartphone. | The data can be downloaded and saved directly with the smartphone. | ||
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Detailed illustrated instructions see " | Detailed illustrated instructions see " | ||
- | In offline routing, the Kurviger routing options cannot be taken into account. By default, only " | + | In offline routing, the Kurviger routing options cannot be taken into account. By default, only " |
Depending on the location and set waypoints, this can lead to undesired results of the remaining route when routing offline (e.g. avoid roadblock or skip next waypoint).\\ | Depending on the location and set waypoints, this can lead to undesired results of the remaining route when routing offline (e.g. avoid roadblock or skip next waypoint).\\ | ||
In such a case it is advantageous to have the original route saved as a .kurviger file in the device. This file can then be loaded as an overlay. By setting waypoints along the track, you can then calculate the remaining distance of the original route offline and navigate along this route.\\ | In such a case it is advantageous to have the original route saved as a .kurviger file in the device. This file can then be loaded as an overlay. By setting waypoints along the track, you can then calculate the remaining distance of the original route offline and navigate along this route.\\ | ||
+ | BRouter offline rerouting is therefore not intended for general route planning in Kurviger. It is in exceptional cases intended for rerouting, e.g. when deviating of the route (as in the case of detours or when consciously or unconsciously deviating of the original route), if no Internet connection is available but a route calculation is still required.\\ | ||
- | Consider: **The downloaded offline routing data is completely independent | + | Consider: **The downloaded offline routing data is completely independent |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | The offline route calculation with BRouter does not offer all options of the Kurviger online route calculation!\\ | + | The offline route calculation with BRouter does not offer all options of the Kurviger online route calculation! |
- | Offline rerouting is therefore not intended for general route planning. It is intended for rerouting, e.g. when deviating | + | Offline rerouting is therefore not intended for general route planning. It is intended for rerouting, e.g. when deviating |
Users who are very familiar with [[http:// | Users who are very familiar with [[http:// | ||
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**For routing service BRouter (offline): | **For routing service BRouter (offline): | ||
- | Download of offline routing data: | + | Download of offline routing data //(without liability, BRouter 1.6.0)//: |
* **Start BRouter app when connected to the Internet** | * **Start BRouter app when connected to the Internet** | ||
* In the opened dialog " | * In the opened dialog " | ||
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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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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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