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====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, | ====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, | ||
- | **App Version 2.0.x (and 1.x)**\\ | + | {{page> |
- | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger Pro 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent | + | |
+ | **App Version 2.2.x**\\ | ||
+ | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. More actual | ||
Previous topic: [[app: | Previous topic: [[app: | ||
- | Next topic: [[app: | + | Next topic: [[app: |
=== Operating guide for the Kurviger app === | === Operating guide for the Kurviger app === | ||
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For links to the other topics of the user manual and further info about the Kurviger app see [[app: | For links to the other topics of the user manual and further info about the Kurviger app see [[app: | ||
+ | |||
+ | Brief summary of the meaning of the following labels in this guide: | ||
+ | * FREE or Free: This is available or possible in the Kurviger App both for free (without subscription) and for a fee (with subscription). | ||
+ | * PRO or Pro: This is only available or possible in the Kurviger App with fee-based Kurviger Pro subscription. The activated subscription is highlighted in the subscription dialog. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The following describes the standard things that are possible both in the app and on the website, each without a subscription. The procedure in the app is taken into account.\\ | ||
+ | **PRO**: By popular request of Kurviger users, additional things are possible (e.g. straight line, strength of avoidances). See at Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., link [[app: | ||
And now enjoy reading the doc and using the Kurviger app.\\ | And now enjoy reading the doc and using the Kurviger app.\\ | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
The Kurviger app enables route planning. However, this is sometimes not comfortable on small screens. Planning extensive routes with the Kurviger website using a PC or notebook and mouse is often much more comfortable.\\ | The Kurviger app enables route planning. However, this is sometimes not comfortable on small screens. Planning extensive routes with the Kurviger website using a PC or notebook and mouse is often much more comfortable.\\ | ||
- | The routes created with the website can be exported or shared there and then imported in the app. See further below. For this purpose the *.kurviger format is recommended.\\ | + | The routes created with the website can be exported or shared there and then imported in the app. For this purpose the *.kurviger format is recommended. See further below.\\ |
- | Online | + | The Kurviger online |
- | Kurviger Pro: Optional Offline routing cannot take into account the Kurviger routing options. The route created offline can therefore differ significantly from the route created online (see further below "Route planning, ..." and " | + | PRO: Optional Offline routing cannot take into account the Kurviger routing options. The route created offline can therefore differ significantly from the route created online (see "Route planning, ..." |
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====== Route planning - waypoints, route, routing, turn points, info ====== | ====== Route planning - waypoints, route, routing, turn points, info ====== | ||
- | In route planning, a route is calculated (routing) from the specification of waypoints and route options. During routing (the route calculation), | + | In route planning, a route is calculated (routing) from the specification of waypoints and route options. During routing (the route calculation), |
In route planning description, | In route planning description, | ||
- | Specially generated routing data based on the maps of OpenStreetMap.org is used for route calculation. No special measures are necessary for online route calculation.\\ | + | Specially generated routing data based on the maps of OpenStreetMap.org |
- | Kurviger Pro: For optional offline route calculation, | + | **PRO**: For optional offline route calculation, |
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^ | ^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^ | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |// | + | |// |
|**Elements in Map mode (possibly without location and / or route))** |||| | |**Elements in Map mode (possibly without location and / or route))** |||| | ||
|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** | |7a) **+Zoom** Button (optional) (and depending on the setting zoom level) |7b) **-Zoom** | ||
- | |9) POI (map levels, optional) |10) **Bookmark** (optional) |11) **GPS logging** Panel (optional) (PRO) |_ ) GPS track (optional) (PRO) (without fig.) | | + | |9) POI (map levels, optional) |10) **Bookmark** (optional) |11) **GPS recording** Panel (optional) (PRO) |_ ) GPS track (optional) (PRO) (without fig.) | |
|12) **Route** (optional) |12a) Route direction arrow (optional) |13a,b,c,d) Waypoints (WP) (optional) |14) **Instruction point** (optional) | | |12) **Route** (optional) |12a) Route direction arrow (optional) |13a,b,c,d) Waypoints (WP) (optional) |14) **Instruction point** (optional) | | ||
- | |13a) WP **Start** (optional) |13b) WP **End** (optional) |13c) WP **Via point** (optional) |13d) WP **Shaping point** (optional) (without fig.) | | + | |13a) WP **Start** (optional) |13b) WP **End** (optional) |13c) WP **Via point** (optional) |13d) WP **Shaping point** (optional) | |
|//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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**Short description of " | **Short description of " | ||
+ | |||
+ | A short explanation of these terms in Kurviger. This makes it easier to understand Kurviger and the related info and in the forum. In other publications (e.g. to travel reports, to other Navi systems) the terms are also used with other meanings.\\ | ||
^**Route (App, Web)** ^^ | ^**Route (App, Web)** ^^ | ||
- | ^{{general:df_gen_025.png?120|}} |A route is a course that connects waypoints. | | + | ^{{:app: |
|::: |In Kurviger you can create a route. | | |::: |In Kurviger you can create a route. | | ||
|::: |In Kurviger you can import (load) a route in different formats. | | |::: |In Kurviger you can import (load) a route in different formats. | | ||
|::: |In Kurviger you can export (save) a route in different formats. | | |::: |In Kurviger you can export (save) a route in different formats. | | ||
- | ^**Routing (Route calculation) (App; Web), Rerouting (Route recalculation) (only App Pro)** ^^ | + | ^**Routing (Route calculation) (App; Web), Rerouting (Route recalculation) (only in PRO)** ^^ |
- | ^{{general:df_gen_025.png?120|}} |**Routing** is the process of creating a route from a set of waypoints and route options. | | + | ^{{:app: |
|::: |**Rerouting** (route recalculation) in **Navigation** is the recalculation of the route from the location to a point specified in the settings on the previous route when deviating from the route (see also **Off Route**). From the point specified in the settings, the previous route is taken into account. Automatic rerouting can be turned on and off in the settings. | | |::: |**Rerouting** (route recalculation) in **Navigation** is the recalculation of the route from the location to a point specified in the settings on the previous route when deviating from the route (see also **Off Route**). From the point specified in the settings, the previous route is taken into account. Automatic rerouting can be turned on and off in the settings. | | ||
- | **" | + | **" |
Following supplementary info about " | Following supplementary info about " | ||
- | ^**Navigation (only in Kurviger Pro)** ^^ | + | ^**Navigation (only in PRO)** ^^ |
- | ^{{general:df_gen_030.png?120|}} |**Navigation** corresponds to guidance along a route. Navigation requires a route and the current location. | + | ^{{:app: |
- | |::: |When navigation is switched on, the route shows the corresponding **turn instructions** at the turn points and details of the remaining **distance** and **time** to the destination (in Kurviger format even without an Internet connection). | + | |::: |When navigation is switched on, the route shows the corresponding **turn instructions** at the turn points and details of the remaining **distance** and **time** |
|::: |When leaving the displayed route, the associated displays remain shown in the navigation view. If the route recalculation is switched off (or, for example, if there is no Internet connection), | |::: |When leaving the displayed route, the associated displays remain shown in the navigation view. If the route recalculation is switched off (or, for example, if there is no Internet connection), | ||
- | |// | ||
- | ^**Off route (for navigation, only in Kurviger Pro)** ^^ | + | ^**Off route (for navigation, only in PRO)** ^^ |
- | ^{{general:df_gen_033.png?50|}} |The sign is only displayed in the navigation view if the location is off the planned route and normally only occurs when automatic recalculation is disabled. The arrow in the **Direction | + | ^{{:app: |
**Finding and executing the routing and route actions:** | **Finding and executing the routing and route actions:** | ||
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Route, route options, routing (route calculation), | Route, route options, routing (route calculation), | ||
Waypoints are essential components of a route. There are other actions for waypoints, which are summarized more below.\\ | Waypoints are essential components of a route. There are other actions for waypoints, which are summarized more below.\\ | ||
- | Rerouting, navigation and off-route | + | **PRO**: |
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In the main menu some actions for routing are selectable. | In the main menu some actions for routing are selectable. | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Menu button |Main menu, expand " | |Menu button |Main menu, expand " | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
- | **Selectable routing actions:** | + | **Selectable routing actions |
Expand main menu to select actions for route or route calculation: | Expand main menu to select actions for route or route calculation: | ||
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* **Offline routing guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for optional route calculation in PRO)//\\ | * **Offline routing guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for optional route calculation in PRO)//\\ | ||
* **Options** //(Opens the dialog for selecting routing options, see below)//\\ | * **Options** //(Opens the dialog for selecting routing options, see below)//\\ | ||
- | * **Actions** //(Opens the dialog for selecting further routing actions, see below)//\\ | ||
* **Import** //(Opens dialog for importing a route and/or overlays, see below "Route transfer" | * **Import** //(Opens dialog for importing a route and/or overlays, see below "Route transfer" | ||
* **Export** //(Opens dialog for exporting a route, see below "Route transfer" | * **Export** //(Opens dialog for exporting a route, see below "Route transfer" | ||
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* **Clear** //(Opens dialog for deleting route and/or overlay, see below " | * **Clear** //(Opens dialog for deleting route and/or overlay, see below " | ||
- | **The further routing | + | Further |
- | * '' | + | |
- | Opens Dialog, title: //Distance, Time//, selectable actions: | + | **Selectable routing actions in the route menu (examples):** |
- | | + | |
- | * **Show whole route** | + | |
- | * **Place waypoints on street** | + | |
- | * **Clear** | + | |
- | * **CANCEL** | + | |
- | As an alternative to the above operating steps, there is also the following | + | There is a possibility to select actions |
* '' | * '' | ||
- | In the menu more actions are selectable, see below **Open route menu**. | + | Opens the route menu, where you e.g. may select " |
+ | |||
+ | **Selectable routing actions in the map menu (example): | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is a possibility to select actions in the map menu e.g. to show an existing route: | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | Opens the map menu, where you e.g. may select "Show whole route" | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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* Routes from A to B by setting the start and end waypoints | * Routes from A to B by setting the start and end waypoints | ||
* Round trips from a specific location | * Round trips from a specific location | ||
- | In both cases, you can also insert specific waypoints or extend the route. Description you find in this page. | + | In both cases, you can also insert specific waypoints |
^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^ | ^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Menu, Action Set waypoint (e.g. end) |Whole route |Waypoint list of Route from A to B | | |Menu, Action Set waypoint (e.g. end) |Whole route |Waypoint list of Route from A to B | | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
^Different views e.g. when creating a round trip: ^^^ | ^Different views e.g. when creating a round trip: ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Dialog Round trip |Whole route (Round trip) |Waypoint list of Round trip | | |Dialog Round trip |Whole route (Round trip) |Waypoint list of Round trip | | ||
- | |// | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | The offline routing | + | PRO: The offline routing does not offer all options of the Kurviger online route calculation!\\ |
Offline routing is not intended for general route planning. It is 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.\\ | Offline routing is not intended for general route planning. It is 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.\\ | ||
- | See " | + | See " |
// | // | ||
- | **This description only considers the online route calculation** with internet connection. **Only with this all options of the Kurviger route calculation can be used.** Otherwise too many notes would be necessary, which would only confuse newcomers or users of Kurviger | + | **This description only considers the Kurviger |
+ | The specifics of operation without Internet connection | ||
+ | Kurviger online routing with the same waypoints and standard route calculation options results in the same route course for the Kurviger website (Standard) and the app Kurviger (Free and Pro). The Kurviger online routing of the website and the app is done on the same Kurviger server.\\ | ||
- | In Kurviger | + | **PRO**: It is possible to select the strength of avoidances. In addition, a different route profile can be selected for individual sections. To keep the topic clear for users of Kurviger without PRO subscription |
- | Online routing with the same waypoints and route calculation options results in the same route course for the Kurviger website (Standard) and the apps Kurviger (Free) and Kurviger Pro.\\ | + | **PRO**: With offline route calculation, |
- | For users of Kurviger Pro: With offline route calculation, | + | |
- | Please consider the following | + | It should be possible to drive a route without annoying courses. This is made possible by following |
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==== Procedure for route creation ==== | ==== Procedure for route creation ==== | ||
- | //Please read through | + | Due to unfavorable procedures during the creation of a route or setting waypoints, annoying courses of a route can occur. Examples for annoying courses: Strange departures and entries at e.g. intersections, |
- | * first set a start or end waypoint at an intended position or select round trip | + | |
+ | This can be avoided by following certain rules when planning routes with the Kurviger app and Kurviger website as well as all other route planners. This is such a general topic that we recommend to consider following rules: | ||
+ | |||
+ | * when setting waypoints: | ||
+ | * do not set waypoints on or in intersections, | ||
+ | * set waypoints on a road that you want to drive on, if possible | ||
+ | * on roads with separated lanes (e.g. highways) do not set the waypoints to a wrong lane | ||
+ | * if the waypoints are set with the lookup function or in the map, e.g. at a low zoom level, check for the above criteria. See also " | ||
+ | * for creating a route first set a start or end waypoint at an intended position or select round trip. How to do this, you will learn more below. | ||
* for **Routes from A to B** at the designated position, first select the action **Set start** or **Set end**. | * for **Routes from A to B** at the designated position, first select the action **Set start** or **Set end**. | ||
* if you first select "Set end" without a start being set, the location is automatically set as start | * if you first select "Set end" without a start being set, the location is automatically set as start | ||
* if you select "Set start" first, you must also select "Set end" at another position afterwards | * if you select "Set start" first, you must also select "Set end" at another position afterwards | ||
- | * for **round trips** select the action **round trip**. At the position the waypoints for start and end of the round trip are set. In addition, a dialog for further options of the round trip to be created is opened. Select options and exit the dialog with GENERATE. | + | * for **round trips** select the action **round trip**. At the position the waypoints for start and end of the round trip are set. In addition, a dialog for further options of the round trip to be created is opened. Select options and exit the dialog with OK (former: |
* (see below " | * (see below " | ||
* If an Internet connection is available, the online route calculation is then performed automatically, | * If an Internet connection is available, the online route calculation is then performed automatically, | ||
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* ATTENTION! Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | * ATTENTION! Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | ||
* you can then **include or add more waypoints** (see below) | * you can then **include or add more waypoints** (see below) | ||
- | * RECOMMENDATION: | + | |
- | | + | |
* you can **reverse** the route (see related section) | * you can **reverse** the route (see related section) | ||
- | | + | |
- | * you can place the waypoints | + | |
* This usually has a direct effect on the calculated and displayed route. | * This usually has a direct effect on the calculated and displayed route. | ||
- | * You think you have done everything right. However, due to the above procedure, the route may still have unpleasant features (e.g. short detours into side streets or branching roads). | + | * You think you have done everything right. However, due to the above procedure, the route may still have unpleasant features (e.g. short detours into side streets or branching roads, the route is different than you expect). You will find the reasons for this when reading this operating guide. |
- | * Therefore, **control | + | * Therefore, **control route** is recommended (see related section).\\ |
If you want to ride the route at some point, **saving the route** is also recommended (see related section).\\ | If you want to ride the route at some point, **saving the route** is also recommended (see related section).\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | If you want to transfer the route, or drive it in Navi mode with BRouter offline rerouting, we recommend to follow the "Best Practices", | ||
This is the general procedure. The Kurviger app is very flexible in its operation. Therefore, there are several ways to perform these things.\\ | This is the general procedure. The Kurviger app is very flexible in its operation. Therefore, there are several ways to perform these things.\\ | ||
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For this task you have to select one of the following actions in a menu (see also " | For this task you have to select one of the following actions in a menu (see also " | ||
- | * Set start | + | |
- | * Set end | + | **For planning a round trip:** |
- | * Round trip // | + | |
+ | |||
+ | After selecting Round trip a dialog | ||
+ | * **Selection element** Start details //(Allows very flexible planning of the round trip by selecting different possible starting positions. The selection element with its selection options is not displayed if, e.g., the round trip is selected at a bookmark or address point.)//: | ||
+ | * **Current start** //(Takeover of the position of the starting point of an existing route)// | ||
+ | * **Selected start** //(Takeover of the position where round trip was selected)// | ||
+ | * **Location** //(Taking over the position of the device location)// | ||
+ | * Approximate distance selectable with **slider** | ||
+ | * **[_] Direction** | ||
+ | * If selected, rough heading selection with **slider** | ||
+ | * Only in Kurviger Pro: Number of route suggestions selectable with **slider** (1 to 3).\\ | ||
+ | * Finally, click on '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | **For planning a route starting at the current location: | ||
+ | * **Set end** //(For a route from A to B, it may be possible to set (specify) only the end (destination) in the app. Then, for example, the current location is automatically set as the start. This way, a route can be planned quite easily from the current location.)// | ||
+ | |||
+ | **For planning a route starting at any specified position: | ||
+ | * **Set start** //(For a route from A to B, any point can be set as the start. For this it is recommended to set the start first.)// | ||
+ | * In addition to the start, the end (destination) must also be set. | ||
+ | |||
+ | **How to continue and How to select a round trip or How to set start or end** | ||
+ | |||
+ | When the above items are set or specified, the corresponding route is created and displayed on the map. | ||
+ | |||
+ | For a route, for example, more waypoints can be added or some can be removed see below. For more details on waypoints see more below.\\ | ||
You have several options to open a menu where you can then select the desired action.\\ | You have several options to open a menu where you can then select the desired action.\\ | ||
Examples:\\ | Examples:\\ | ||
- | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
+ | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
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* //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
+ | |||
+ | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ | ||
+ | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired location and confirm with OK\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. To open the belonging menu **touch** this point for a **long** time | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
| | ||
* Select desired action in the menu | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
* //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
* '' | * '' | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
Waypoints are set directly or with the crosshairs, depending on the action selection. | Waypoints are set directly or with the crosshairs, depending on the action selection. | ||
- | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections | + | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections, junctions |
If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
- | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions |
// | // | ||
- | |||
- | When starting to plan the route, the following applies: | ||
- | * With **Round trip** a dialog opens additionally. In this dialog you can enter additional information for the round trip.\\ | ||
- | * Start details | ||
- | * Current start | ||
- | * Selected start | ||
- | * Location | ||
- | * Approximate distance selectable with slider | ||
- | * [_] Direction | ||
- | * If selected, rough heading selection with slider | ||
- | * Only in Kurviger Pro: Number of route suggestions selectable with slider (1 to 3).\\ | ||
- | * Finally, click on '' | ||
- | |||
- | * **Start** and/or **End** must be set that **Route from A to B** can be created.\\ | ||
- | * if you first select "Set end" without a start being set, the location is automatically set as start | ||
- | * if you select "Set start" first, you must also select "Set end" at another position afterwards | ||
- | |||
- | When the above items are set or specified, the corresponding route is created. | ||
- | |||
- | For a route, for example, more waypoints can be added or some can be removed see below. For more details on waypoints see more below.\\ | ||
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A **round trip** or a **route from A to B** can be supplemented with further waypoints (via points and / or shaping points) between start and end (destination). This allows the course of the route to be modified and / or intermediate stops (e.g. refueling, meeting point, meal) to be marked.\\ | A **round trip** or a **route from A to B** can be supplemented with further waypoints (via points and / or shaping points) between start and end (destination). This allows the course of the route to be modified and / or intermediate stops (e.g. refueling, meeting point, meal) to be marked.\\ | ||
- | The round trip or route can be extended from the previous destination. In this case, the previous destination is marked as an intermediate destination | + | The round trip or route can be extended from the previous destination. In this case, the previous destination is marked as a shaping point and the new point is set as the end (destination). |
To do this, you open a menu that offers different options depending on the situation. | To do this, you open a menu that offers different options depending on the situation. | ||
Examples: | Examples: | ||
- | * Set via point // | + | |
- | * Set shaping point //.// | + | |
- | * Extend route //(Route can be extended with a destination waypoint at the position. The route is extended by making the previous destination | + | |
Thus, a corresponding menu can be opened: | Thus, a corresponding menu can be opened: | ||
- | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
+ | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
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* //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
- | * '' | + | * '' |
+ | |||
+ | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ | ||
+ | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired location and confirm with OK\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. To open the belonging menu **touch** this point for a **long** time | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
| | ||
* Select desired action in the menu | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
* //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
* '' | * '' | ||
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* //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
* '' | * '' | ||
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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 | | ||
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|::: |4) |Strength of avoidances //(only in PRO) (without fig.)// | | |::: |4) |Strength of avoidances //(only in PRO) (without fig.)// | | ||
- | The selection element can be expanded by touching the arrow symbol. Then the following route profiles are selectable: | + | The selection element can be expanded by touching the arrow symbol |
* **Fastest route** //(A lot of motorway and main roads)// | * **Fastest route** //(A lot of motorway and main roads)// | ||
* **Fast and curvy route** //(Few curves and small detours. Large parts of the route can be on the motorway.)// | * **Fast and curvy route** //(Few curves and small detours. Large parts of the route can be on the motorway.)// | ||
* **Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | * **Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | ||
* **Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | * **Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | ||
- | * **All curvy routes** // | + | * **All curvy routes** //(only **Pro**. You will be shown 3 routes. "Fast and curvy", |
In the dialog you make your selection(s) and end the dialog with OK. The route is then created taking into account the options you selected (for online route calculation). | In the dialog you make your selection(s) and end the dialog with OK. The route is then created taking into account the options you selected (for online route calculation). | ||
- | In Kurviger | + | **PRO**: It is possible to select the strength of avoidances. In addition, a different route profile can be selected for individual sections. For the info about adjustable avoidance strengths and route profiles of individual sections see “Kurviger Pro: Navigation, …, More” at “Additional topics of the operating guide”, Links [[app: |
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For both cases you can easily reverse the route with Kurviger. You just have to open the corresponding menu: | For both cases you can easily reverse the route with Kurviger. You just have to open the corresponding menu: | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
- | or | ||
- | * '' | ||
After closing the menu, the route is created accordingly. | After closing the menu, the route is created accordingly. | ||
- | It can happen that individual sections of the route run differently on the reversed route than on the original route. If necessary, display the track of the original route as an overlay and use it to control the reversed route (see below). Take into account that some route segments eventually are only passable in one direction. | + | It can happen that individual sections of the route run differently on the reversed route than on the original route. If necessary, display the track of the original route as an overlay and use it to control the reversed route (see below). Take into account that some route segments eventually are only passable in one direction |
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^Route with and without directional arrows: ^^^ | ^Route with and without directional arrows: ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Dialog for selecting direction arrows |Route with direction arrows |Route without direction arrows | | |Dialog for selecting direction arrows |Route with direction arrows |Route without direction arrows | | ||
- | |// | ||
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If waypoints are set unfavorably or not positioned properly, this can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions! This can also be the case with separated lanes with the waypoint on the wrong lane.\\ | If waypoints are set unfavorably or not positioned properly, this can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions! This can also be the case with separated lanes with the waypoint on the wrong lane.\\ | ||
- | If waypoints are located on intersections | + | If waypoints are located on intersections, junctions |
- | With unfavorable zoom settings when setting waypoints, importing route files (e.g. when using the track data for route calculation) or creating round trips, waypoints are sometimes positioned in side streets or next to the road or small detours are created in turning roads. This can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions. | + | With unfavorable zoom settings when setting waypoints, importing route files (e.g. when using the track data for route calculation) or creating round trips, waypoints are sometimes positioned in side streets or next to the road or small detours are created in turning roads. This can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions. |
- | In order to recognize and avoid such unfavorable routing and turn instructions, | + | Now and then the route is different than you would like it to be. Setting waypoints (via point and / or shaping point) can be helpful here.\\ |
+ | |||
+ | In order to recognize and avoid such unfavorable routing and turn instructions, | ||
For imported routes, it may be helpful to add more waypoints and/or delete unnecessary waypoints. | For imported routes, it may be helpful to add more waypoints and/or delete unnecessary waypoints. | ||
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Zoom into the map and control whether the route corresponds to your wishes and the waypoints and turn instruction points are on the desired road or lane.\\ | Zoom into the map and control whether the route corresponds to your wishes and the waypoints and turn instruction points are on the desired road or lane.\\ | ||
- | If necessary, correct the position of the concerning waypoints | + | If necessary, correct the position of the concerning waypoints.\\ |
You may need to change the route profile and / or options and / or add / and or move via points and / or shaping points until the route meets your needs.\\ | You may need to change the route profile and / or options and / or add / and or move via points and / or shaping points until the route meets your needs.\\ | ||
- | Set a shaping point shortly before the destination. This can avoid problems during navigation when leaving the route and returning to the route. More about this at Navigation (see at " | + | To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them from a certain zoom level with the route: |
- | + | * '' | |
- | To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them with the route: | + | For the display of the turn instruction points, select the corresponding |
- | * '' | + | |
- | For the display of the turn instruction points, select the corresponding | + | |
- | With the app **Kurviger Pro** you can use the **Navi-Simulation** to control the route, for example. (see at " | + | **PRO**: You can use the **Navi-Simulation** to control the route, for example. (see at " |
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It is recommended to save (export) the desired route in Kurviger format first.\\ | It is recommended to save (export) the desired route in Kurviger format first.\\ | ||
- | Why Kurviger format? With this format you can't make a mistake by choosing unfavorable options. When loading (importing) the file in Kurviger format (with option "Unchanged"), the same route is displayed as it was saved, and this is possible without an Internet connection.\\ | + | Why Kurviger format? With this format you can't make a mistake by choosing unfavorable options. When loading (importing) the file in Kurviger format (with option "Original route"), the same route is displayed as it was saved, and this is possible without an Internet connection.\\ |
This way you always have an original route that you can import later and use for different purposes (e.g. save in other formats for use in navigation devices or to create variants of the route).\\ | This way you always have an original route that you can import later and use for different purposes (e.g. save in other formats for use in navigation devices or to create variants of the route).\\ | ||
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* **Set shaping point** //(A shaping point is inserted at the position)// | * **Set shaping point** //(A shaping point is inserted at the position)// | ||
* **Segment profile** (only PRO) //(Profile of touched route segment can be modified, see " | * **Segment profile** (only PRO) //(Profile of touched route segment can be modified, see " | ||
+ | * **Waypoints** //(Opens waypoint tool with forward/ | ||
* **Reverse route** //(Swaps start and destination as well as order of via and shaping points, route recalculation)// | * **Reverse route** //(Swaps start and destination as well as order of via and shaping points, route recalculation)// | ||
* **Show whole route** //(Map is zoomed and moved so that whole route is visible)// | * **Show whole route** //(Map is zoomed and moved so that whole route is visible)// | ||
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^**Instruction points, Instructions, | ^**Instruction points, Instructions, | ||
- | ^{{general:df_gen_032c.png?40|}} |**Instruction points**, **Turn points** can be displayed with the route depending on the setting. They are displayed as points on the route. These points are generated by the route calculation software and cannot be moved manually. | | + | ^{{:app: |
- | ^{{general:df_gen_032b.png?170|}} |**Turn instruction** is displayed as a popup when a turn point is touched. | | + | ^{{:app: |
- | |{{general: | + | |
- | |::: |For details see topic " | + | |
|//There is also a turn instructions list with all the turn instructions (see below)// || | |//There is also a turn instructions list with all the turn instructions (see below)// || | ||
- | You can display the turn instruction points with the route in the app. You select this with: | + | |{{app: |
- | * '' | + | |{{app: |
+ | |For details see topic " | ||
+ | |||
+ | You can display the turn instruction points | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | For zoom levels smaller than set the turn instruction points are hidden. | ||
When the turn instruction nodes (points) are displayed, you can view the associated instruction: | When the turn instruction nodes (points) are displayed, you can view the associated instruction: | ||
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* The popup can be hidden again by briefly tapping on it. | * The popup can be hidden again by briefly tapping on it. | ||
+ | |||
+ | Also the waypoints can be displayed depending on the zoom level (see more below). | ||
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- | //Anmerkung:\\ | + | //Note:\\ |
Shaping points are not displayed in the turn instructions list. They are part of the route calculation and are displayed in the waypoint list in addition to the start, destination and via points.\\ | Shaping points are not displayed in the turn instructions list. They are part of the route calculation and are displayed in the waypoint list in addition to the start, destination and via points.\\ | ||
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^Examples of overlays display ^^^ | ^Examples of overlays display ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{:general:df_gen_013.png?180}} |{{:general:df_gen_014.png?180}} |{{:general:df_gen_012.png?180}} | | + | ^{{app:manual:op_ap2_088a.jpg?180}} |{{app:manual:op_ap2_088b.jpg?180}} |{{app:manual:op_ap2_088c.jpg?180}} | |
|Waypoints |Route |Track | | |Waypoints |Route |Track | | ||
- | |//(Note: Hardcopies are from the website)// ||| | + | |//(Only the position of the waypoints in the here dotted circle)// |//(Only the green straight line(s) between the waypoints)// |
The markers in the overlay are set, for example, when importing a route file, if the corresponding **Overlay** selection is made during importing (see below "Route transfer", | The markers in the overlay are set, for example, when importing a route file, if the corresponding **Overlay** selection is made during importing (see below "Route transfer", | ||
- | In the address search, the address point is displayed as a location marker in the overlay. | + | In the address search |
The data intended for the overlay does not affect the route planning. | The data intended for the overlay does not affect the route planning. | ||
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The appearance of the route and the overlay track can be selected in the settings: | The appearance of the route and the overlay track 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. | ||
- | In Kurviger Pro, you can additionally select a separate route profile color for each of the different route profiles in the settings, see topic " | + | When **importing a route file**, the **color of the overlay track** can be selected. So different imported overlay tracks can be displayed with different colors. |
+ | |||
+ | **PRO**: You can additionally select a separate route profile color for each of the different route profiles in the settings, see topic " | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | When deleting the overlay, all markers of the overlay will be deleted! Also all location markers that you have set with the address lookup!\\ | + | When deleting the overlay, all markers of the overlay will be deleted! Also all location markers that you have set with the address lookup |
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===== Route transfer (import, export, etc.) ===== | ===== Route transfer (import, export, etc.) ===== | ||
- | If you work only with the Kurviger website and the Kurviger apps, it is recommended to export (save) and import (load, open) routes only with the *.kurviger format. Source and destination route are identical, no problems by importing "unchanged" and exporting several times!\\ | + | If you work only with the Kurviger website and the Kurviger apps, it is recommended to export (save) and import (load, open) routes only with the *.kurviger format. Source and destination route are identical, no problems by importing |
When exporting a route in *.kurviger format, you only need to select the *.kurviger format and select the desired folder in the Android memory access framework and enter a file name to save it. No other options are required. More see below at " | When exporting a route in *.kurviger format, you only need to select the *.kurviger format and select the desired folder in the Android memory access framework and enter a file name to save it. No other options are required. More see below at " | ||
- | When importing a route in *.kurviger format, the app recognizes this based on the selected *.kurviger file. As an option, you can choose whether the file is opened and displayed as an overlay, as a route or as an overlay and route unchanged | + | When importing a route in *.kurviger format, the app recognizes this based on the selected *.kurviger file. As an option, you can choose whether the file is opened and displayed as an overlay, as a route or as an overlay and route as the Original route or connected to location.\\ |
- | When importing a route file unchanged | + | When importing a route file with option " |
For route files in other formats, not all route data is included in the file and therefore a route calculation is required. This may well lead to deviations from the original route!\\ | For route files in other formats, not all route data is included in the file and therefore a route calculation is required. This may well lead to deviations from the original route!\\ | ||
ATTENTION! If imported routes cross continental borders, there may be problems calculating the route. Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | ATTENTION! If imported routes cross continental borders, there may be problems calculating the route. Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | ||
- | If you want to extend a route with another imported route, | + | If you want to extend a route with another imported route, it is possible with importing a route file e.g. in *.kurviger format |
Even if one wants or has to work with other formats, it is recommended to export a route in *.kurviger format first. One can then also access (import) this file at a later time and export (save) it e.g. in other formats or create variations of the route by changes (e.g. route reversal, options, route profile, add, move, delete waypoints).\\ | Even if one wants or has to work with other formats, it is recommended to export a route in *.kurviger format first. One can then also access (import) this file at a later time and export (save) it e.g. in other formats or create variations of the route by changes (e.g. route reversal, options, route profile, add, move, delete waypoints).\\ | ||
Navigation devices (e.g. TomTom Rider, Garmin Zumo) often work with other formats. Therefore, for these devices the route must be exported in a format that can be used by these devices.\\ | Navigation devices (e.g. TomTom Rider, Garmin Zumo) often work with other formats. Therefore, for these devices the route must be exported in a format that can be used by these devices.\\ | ||
- | With these formats, depending on the source (export) and destination (import) device, the route calculation in the destination device may not have desired results. To avoid problems, you should pay attention to several things. Therefore this topic is described separately from this page. See topic "Route transfer" | + | With these formats, depending on the source (export) and destination (import) device, the route calculation in the destination device may not have desired results. To avoid problems, you should pay attention to several things. Therefore this topic is described separately from this page. See topics |
Access to routes in the Kurviger account on the website is currently not possible with the app.\\ | Access to routes in the Kurviger account on the website is currently not possible with the app.\\ | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
Deviations from routes originally created with Kurviger routing service and routes later calculated with other routing services (e.g. BRouter) or imported with navigation devices (e.g. TomTom, Garmin) can hardly be ruled out, as the respective routing rules sometimes differ considerably!\\ | Deviations from routes originally created with Kurviger routing service and routes later calculated with other routing services (e.g. BRouter) or imported with navigation devices (e.g. TomTom, Garmin) can hardly be ruled out, as the respective routing rules sometimes differ considerably!\\ | ||
- | In order to get the same route, some rework is required by setting additional waypoints at appropriate locations.\\ | + | In order to get the same route, some rework is required by setting additional waypoints at appropriate locations. See "Best Practices", |
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The procedure in the app is described below. If questions remain about various import or export options, see topic "Route transfer" | The procedure in the app is described below. If questions remain about various import or export options, see topic "Route transfer" | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Users of Kurviger website and app are recommended to choose *.kurviger format for the route file if possible: | ||
+ | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option " | ||
+ | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option " | ||
+ | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | ||
+ | * **IMPORTANT: | ||
+ | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | ||
+ | * Even with *.kurviger files, deviations between the calculated route and the original route can occur. Reason: e.g. revisions of the map and routing data and / or the route calculation. Therefore, the option " | ||
+ | * Routes created with app Kurviger (with PRO subscription) contain additional options (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route. These options are not used in Kurviger (Free). The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " | ||
+ | * Routes created with Kurviger Tourer (website) contain additional options in the website (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route, display of road types (Unpaved, ...), potentially closed roads, speed limits). These options are not or only limited used in Kurviger (Free) and PRO. The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " | ||
+ | |||
+ | In the Kurviger App it is advantageous to have an original file of the route in *.kurviger format exported (saved) and imported (loaded) (see above).\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | //Note:\\ | ||
+ | To be able to recreate a route created with all Kurviger route options, when importing route files that differ from the .kurviger format, these should contain the track and this should be displayed as an overlay.\\ | ||
+ | PRO: With offline route calculation, | ||
+ | // | ||
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Calling the import function itself is simple. There are several possibilities when importing.\\ | Calling the import function itself is simple. There are several possibilities when importing.\\ | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|::: |**Short link**: With the Kurviger website you can create e.g. short links of routes. Such short links can be sent e.g. also by email. If you have such a short link, you can easily import the corresponding route. | | |::: |**Short link**: With the Kurviger website you can create e.g. short links of routes. Such short links can be sent e.g. also by email. If you have such a short link, you can easily import the corresponding route. | | ||
|::: |**Tour code**: Kurviger, for example, cooperates with various publishers who provide a so-called tour code for their routes. With such a tour code you can easily import the corresponding route. | | |::: |**Tour code**: Kurviger, for example, cooperates with various publishers who provide a so-called tour code for their routes. With such a tour code you can easily import the corresponding route. | | ||
|// | |// | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is an attempt to teach you how to import a route file. Especially when importing / exporting route files from and for other applications or navi devices deviations of the route course of the imported route from the original route can occur.\\ | ||
+ | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" | ||
**Import (load) a route file:** | **Import (load) a route file:** | ||
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^Kurviger dialogs for importing a route file (Android storage access framework without fig.) ^^^ | ^Kurviger dialogs for importing a route file (Android storage access framework without fig.) ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options | | |Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options | | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
|**A**: Selection element for **Use of data** |**A1**: Selection element for **Data for overlay** |**A2**: Selection element for **Data for route calculation** | | |**A**: Selection element for **Use of data** |**A1**: Selection element for **Data for overlay** |**A2**: Selection element for **Data for route calculation** | | ||
+ | |**Ac**: With **Overlay color panel** open dialog for overlay track color selection. ||| | ||
|**B**: Selection element for **Adjusting the route to the current location** |**C**: Check for **Extend current route with import route** |**D**: Slider to specify **Max number of waypoints** | | |**B**: Selection element for **Adjusting the route to the current location** |**C**: Check for **Extend current route with import route** |**D**: Slider to specify **Max number of waypoints** | | ||
- | |//(Open selection elements by touching the arrow)// ||| | + | |//(Open selection elements by touching the arrow or the text)// ||| |
**Options for using the data for overlay and / or route calculation: | **Options for using the data for overlay and / or route calculation: | ||
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* **Routing** (//(Only the route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) is displayed)// | * **Routing** (//(Only the route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) is displayed)// | ||
* **Overlay + Routing** //(Track and route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) are displayed)// | * **Overlay + Routing** //(Track and route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) are displayed)// | ||
+ | * **Ac:** With the **Overlay color panel** a dialog for selecting the color of the overlay track can be opened. For different imported route files the color of the overlay track can be selected differently. | ||
**file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | **file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | ||
* **A1:** In selection element **Data for overlay** is selectable: | * **A1:** In selection element **Data for overlay** is selectable: | ||
* **Automatic** //(The track, route, waypoint data contained in the route file are displayed as an overlay on the map (see " | * **Automatic** //(The track, route, waypoint data contained in the route file are displayed as an overlay on the map (see " | ||
+ | * **Track + Waypoints** //(If the route file contains track data and waypoints data, the associated track and waypoints are displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | ||
* **Track** //(If the route file contains track data, the associated track is displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | * **Track** //(If the route file contains track data, the associated track is displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | ||
* **Route** //(If the route file contains route data, the associated route lines are displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | * **Route** //(If the route file contains route data, the associated route lines are displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | ||
* **Waypoints** //(If the route file contains waypoint data, the associated waypoints are displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | * **Waypoints** //(If the route file contains waypoint data, the associated waypoints are displayed as an overlay on the map.)// | ||
* **None** //(No overlay is displayed from the route file data.)// | * **None** //(No overlay is displayed from the route file data.)// | ||
+ | * **Ac:**: With the **Overlay color panel** a dialog for selecting the color of the overlay track can be opened. For different imported route files the color of the overlay track can be selected differently. | ||
* For other file formats, the selectable options may differ. | * For other file formats, the selectable options may differ. | ||
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* **B:** In selection element **Adjusting the route to the current location** is selectable: | * **B:** In selection element **Adjusting the route to the current location** is selectable: | ||
* **Route to start** | * **Route to start** | ||
- | * **Route to nearest | + | * **Route to nearest |
- | * **Unchanged** | + | * **Original route** (Previously: |
**file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | **file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | ||
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* **B:** In selection element **Adjusting the route to the current location** is selectable: | * **B:** In selection element **Adjusting the route to the current location** is selectable: | ||
* **Route to start** | * **Route to start** | ||
- | * **Route to nearest | + | * **Route to nearest |
- | * **Unchanged** | + | * **Original route** (Previously: |
* **D:** With a slider is **also selectable**: | * **D:** With a slider is **also selectable**: | ||
* **Max waypoints** (selectable 2 to 200, incl. start and finish) | * **Max waypoints** (selectable 2 to 200, incl. start and finish) | ||
- | * For other file formats, the selectable options may differ. | + | * Depending on the file format and data, the selectable options may differ. |
- | * The options for data selection Track, Route, Waypoints, Number of waypoints are not described in detail here. Unfavorable selection can lead to undesired routes. See "Route transfer" | + | * The options for data selection Track, Route, Waypoints, Number of waypoints are not described in detail here. Unfavorable selection can lead to undesired routes. See "Route transfer" and "Best Practices" for more information, |
**Extend current route with import route:** | **Extend current route with import route:** | ||
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* To extend the route, select the appropriate option here.\\ | * To extend the route, select the appropriate option here.\\ | ||
- | * For this you need e.g. a *.gpx route file. | + | * For this you need e.g. a *.kurviger or a *.gpx route file. |
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
- | |Previous route |Dialog Import, Extend route |Extended route | | + | |Previous route (1, blue) and route to add (2, red) |Dialog Import, Extend route |Extended route | |
- | |// | + | |
|// | |// | ||
- | Here you should pay attention to the direction of the routes. If the direction of the individual routes is unfavorable, | + | Here you should pay attention to the direction of the routes. If the direction of the individual routes is unfavorable, |
- | Please control. With Kurviger Pro e.g. with Navi simulation. (Details about simulation see " | + | Please control. With PRO e.g. with Navi simulation. (Details about simulation see " |
**More hints:** | **More hints:** | ||
- | Now and then it can happen that the imported route does not look as expected. This is often due to the data in the file. Partly it is due to the selected import options. Partly it helps to change the import options, partly it is necessary to rework the route (e.g. by deleting or adding waypoints at a different position).\\ | + | Now and then it can happen that the imported route does not look as expected. This is often due to the data in the file. Partly it is due to the selected import options. Partly it helps to change the import options, partly it is necessary to rework the route (e.g. by deleting or adding waypoints at a different position). Here the display of the track as an overlay can be very helpful.\\ |
An imported route should always be checked! See also " | An imported route should always be checked! See also " | ||
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- | In the Kurviger Apps it is advantageous to have an original file of the route in *.kurviger format exported (saved) and imported (loaded) (see above).\\ | ||
- | |||
- | This is an attempt to teach you how to import a route file. Especially when importing / exporting route files from and for other applications or navi devices problems can occur.\\ | ||
- | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer", | ||
- | |||
- | **Users of Kurviger website and app are recommended to choose *.kurviger format for the route file if possible: | ||
- | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option " | ||
- | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option " | ||
- | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | ||
- | * **IMPORTANT: | ||
- | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | ||
- | * Even with *.kurviger files, deviations between the calculated route and the original route can occur. Reason: e.g. revisions of the map and routing data and / or the route calculation. Therefore, the option " | ||
- | * Routes created with Kurviger 2.x PRO (app) contain additional options (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route. These options are not used in Kurviger 2.x (Free). The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger 2.x (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " | ||
- | * Routes created with Kurviger Tourer (website) contain additional options in the website (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route, display of road types (Unpaved, ...), potentially closed roads, speed limits). These options are not or only limited used in Kurviger 2.x (Free) and PRO. The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger 2.x (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " | ||
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- | //Note:\\ | ||
- | In order to use the Kurviger route options, an internet connection should be available and the online route service should be active in the Kurviger Pro app when importing route files that differ from the .kurviger format.\\ | ||
- | With offline route calculation, | ||
- | // | ||
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* Enter short link and confirm | * Enter short link and confirm | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Import |Short link input | | |Import |Short link input | | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
When importing a route using a short link, Internet connection is required.\\ | When importing a route using a short link, Internet connection is required.\\ | ||
- | Original route with the same route profile throughout is kept.\\ | + | Original route with the same route profile throughout |
// | // | ||
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* Enter tour code and confirm | * Enter tour code and confirm | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Import |Tourcode input | | |Import |Tourcode input | | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
Internet connection is required when importing a route using a tour code.\\ | Internet connection is required when importing a route using a tour code.\\ | ||
- | Original route is preserved.\\ | + | Original route with the same route profile throughout and standard values of avoidances |
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==== Export (save), Share ==== | ==== Export (save), Share ==== | ||
- | You have created a route. You want to have this available at a later time or make it available to friends. For this purpose, Kurviger provides various options. On the one hand you can export (save) the route as file in different formats. On the other hand you can share the route as URL with other people. | + | You have created a route. You want to have this available at a later time or make it available to friends. For this purpose, Kurviger provides various options. On the one hand you can export (save) the route as file in different formats. On the other hand you can share the route as Short link with other people. |
- | The exported file can be used with devices or software that can use the corresponding format. The URL distributed with Share can generally be used only with Kurviger (web page or app). | + | The exported file can be used with devices or software that can use the corresponding format. The Short link distributed with Share can generally be used only with Kurviger (web page or app). |
Calling the export or share function itself is simple. There are several possibilities. | Calling the export or share function itself is simple. There are several possibilities. | ||
+ | |||
+ | It is advantageous to export (save) an original file of the route in *.kurviger format (see above).\\ | ||
+ | |||
+ | This is an attempt to teach you how to export a route file. Especially when importing / exporting route files from and for other applications or navi devices problems can occur (e.g. a different course of the route than expected).\\ | ||
+ | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" | ||
**Export (save) a route file:** | **Export (save) a route file:** | ||
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^Kurviger dialogs for exporting a route file (Android storage access framework without fig.) ^^^ | ^Kurviger dialogs for exporting a route file (Android storage access framework without fig.) ^^^ | ||
- | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
|Main menu, Routing Export |in *.kurviger format |in *.gpx format | | |Main menu, Routing Export |in *.kurviger format |in *.gpx format | | ||
- | |// | ||
|// | |// | ||
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* For other file formats, the selectable export options may differ from the options in the above examples. | * For other file formats, the selectable export options may differ from the options in the above examples. | ||
- | * In **Kurviger** (Free) fewer file formats are selectable than in **Kurviger | + | * **PRO**: More file formats are selectable than in **Kurviger** |
Depending on the intended use (e.g. navigation device, route animation, ...) of the exported route file, appropriate selection is required. This makes the route files exported in Kurviger usable for different applications.\\ | Depending on the intended use (e.g. navigation device, route animation, ...) of the exported route file, appropriate selection is required. This makes the route files exported in Kurviger usable for different applications.\\ | ||
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Users of Kurviger website and app are recommended to choose *.kurviger format for **route file** if possible for their own use or exchange with other Kurviger users. (See also at Import.)\\ | Users of Kurviger website and app are recommended to choose *.kurviger format for **route file** if possible for their own use or exchange with other Kurviger users. (See also at Import.)\\ | ||
// | // | ||
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- | It is advantageous to export (save) an original file of the route in *.kurviger format (see above).\\ | ||
- | |||
- | This is an attempt to teach you how to export a route file. Especially when importing / exporting route files from and for other applications or navi devices problems can occur.\\ | ||
- | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer", | ||
**Share with others via app:** | **Share with others via app:** | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
- | * You can choose the app you prefer and share the route with your friends | + | * You can choose the app you prefer and share the short link of the route with your friends |
**Share with others via route QR code:** | **Share with others via route QR code:** | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
* Dialog with the display of the QR code opens. | * Dialog with the display of the QR code opens. | ||
* The QR code can be photographed e.g. with another smartphone and then open the route in the Kurviger app with the appropriate app | * The QR code can be photographed e.g. with another smartphone and then open the route in the Kurviger app with the appropriate app | ||
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First tips for creating a route can also be found in " | First tips for creating a route can also be found in " | ||
- | You can set the appearance of the route (color, width) and of a track uploaded as an overlay (color, | + | You can set the appearance of the route (color, width) and of a track uploaded as an overlay (width, style) at |
* '' | * '' | ||
- | Create route, etc. is a very extensive topic. There may well be problems, especially when exchanging in other formats or from and to other Navi devices. But there are solutions for this as well.\\ | + | You can also select the color of the overlay track when importing a route file. See above at " |
+ | |||
+ | Create route, etc. is a very extensive topic. There may well be problems, especially when exchanging in other formats | ||
You can find more information in the links at the end of the page. | You can find more information in the links at the end of the page. | ||
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A special form of a route is the round trip. Its starting and ending point is entered by the user as only one point (see " | A special form of a route is the round trip. Its starting and ending point is entered by the user as only one point (see " | ||
Between these two essential waypoints, further waypoints can be set at places where you want to stop, for example (via point, intermediate point, e.g. meeting point, gas station, kiosk) or where you want to travel a certain section of the route. The waypoints Via point and Shaping point are available for this purpose. Shaping points are not marked on the route as dominantly as waypoints. This makes the route display clearer. | Between these two essential waypoints, further waypoints can be set at places where you want to stop, for example (via point, intermediate point, e.g. meeting point, gas station, kiosk) or where you want to travel a certain section of the route. The waypoints Via point and Shaping point are available for this purpose. Shaping points are not marked on the route as dominantly as waypoints. This makes the route display clearer. | ||
- | During navigation (see " | + | During navigation (see " |
- | |**Waypoints, | + | |**Waypoints, |
|**App** |**Web** |Waypoints are required to calculate a route. Currently there are the following **waypoints**: | |**App** |**Web** |Waypoints are required to calculate a route. Currently there are the following **waypoints**: | ||
- | |{{general:df_gen_031a.png?35|}} |{{general:df_gen_031e.png?35|}} |**Start**, beginning of the route | | + | |{{:app: |
- | |{{general:df_gen_031b.png?35|}} |{{general:df_gen_031f.png?35|}} |**Via Point**, Point on (or at) the route where for example a stopover or Special view is planned | | + | |{{:app: |
- | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or optionally | + | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or announced in navigation. | |
- | |{{general:df_gen_031c.png?35|}} |{{general:df_gen_031g.png?35|}} |**Shaping Point**, Point for route guidance over a specific route section, unintrusive marking | | + | |{{:app: |
- | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or optionally | + | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or announced in navigation. | |
- | |{{general:df_gen_031d.png?35|}} |{{general:df_gen_031h.png?35|}} |**End (Destination)**, | + | |{{:app: |
- | |The Via Points and Shaping Points are marked as waypoints with consecutive numbering (starting with 1). Start and destination are marked as such and are not numbered. ||| | + | |The Via Points |
|To avoid problems with route calculation, | |To avoid problems with route calculation, | ||
|If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible! ||| | |If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible! ||| | ||
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* Set shaping point //.//\\ | * Set shaping point //.//\\ | ||
* Set end // | * Set end // | ||
- | * Round trip //(Sets start and end of a round trip at the same position)// | + | * Round trip //(Sets start and end of a round trip at the same position |
- | * Extend route //(The route can be extended by a end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a via point - for more information, | + | * Extend route //(The route can be extended by an end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a shaping |
There are several ways to open such menus. Examples: | There are several ways to open such menus. Examples: | ||
- | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
+ | (See also "Map, ..." at " | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Menu opens\\ | ||
+ | * Select the desired action\\ | ||
+ | * The crosshair tool is displayed for selecting the position. Move the map so that the desired position is displayed in the crosshairs (the map can be zoomed as required). Then confirm by touching the " | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
(See also "Map, ..., Address" | (See also "Map, ..., Address" | ||
Internet connection is required!\\ | Internet connection is required!\\ | ||
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* The position of the address point is taken as the position. | * The position of the address point is taken as the position. | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
- | (See also "Map, ..." at " | + | (See also "Map, ..., Coordinates" at " |
+ | Internet connection is required!\\ | ||
- | * '' | + | * '' |
| | ||
- | * Menu opens\\ | + | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ |
- | * Select | + | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired |
- | * The crosshair tool is displayed | + | |
+ | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | * Select | ||
+ | * The position of the address point is taken as the position. | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
(See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" | (See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" | ||
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* The position of the bookmark is taken as the position. | * The position of the bookmark is taken as the position. | ||
- | **Variant | + | **Variant |
(See also "Open Route menu" | (See also "Open Route menu" | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections | + | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections, junctions |
If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn-off instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn-off instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
- | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, |
// | // | ||
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In the list you can perform various actions, e.g.\\ | In the list you can perform various actions, e.g.\\ | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
|::: |**If no waypoint is marked:** Open a dialog to change the properties of **all** via points or shaping points (via point to shaping point or shaping point to via point). It may be necessary to press the icon a second time for the desired type change. | | |::: |**If no waypoint is marked:** Open a dialog to change the properties of **all** via points or shaping points (via point to shaping point or shaping point to via point). It may be necessary to press the icon a second time for the desired type change. | | ||
|::: |**If a via point or shaping point is marked:** Change the properties of the **marked** waypoint in the list (via point to shaping point or shaping point to via point). | | |::: |**If a via point or shaping point is marked:** Change the properties of the **marked** waypoint in the list (via point to shaping point or shaping point to via point). | | ||
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
- | |{{: | + | |{{: |
Changes or deletions in the list are only accepted if the list is exited with OK!\\ | Changes or deletions in the list are only accepted if the list is exited with OK!\\ | ||
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In the popup you can see | In the popup you can see | ||
* Waypoint name | * Waypoint name | ||
- | * Distance from start | + | * Distance from start and to the end |
- | * Calculated travel time from start | + | * Calculated travel time from start and to the end |
Close the popup with | Close the popup with | ||
* '' | * '' | ||
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* **Edit** //(Edit the name of the waypoint)// | * **Edit** //(Edit the name of the waypoint)// | ||
* **Delete** //(Deletes the waypoint from the route)//\\ | * **Delete** //(Deletes the waypoint from the route)//\\ | ||
+ | * **Split route** //(Split route part 1 / part 2)//\\ | ||
+ | * **Waypoints** //(Opens waypoint tool with forward/ | ||
* **More...** //(Opens menu with more actions)// | * **More...** //(Opens menu with more actions)// | ||
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===== Change waypoint type ===== | ===== Change waypoint type ===== | ||
- | The waypoint type can be changed. For example, the Start waypoint can be changed to End waypoint, but the coordinates will not be changed. | + | The waypoint type can be changed in the waypoint menu as well as in the waypoint list. For example, via points can be changed to shaping points and shaping points can be changed to via points. The coordinates will not be changed. |
- | + | ||
- | The waypoint type can be changed in the waypoint menu as well as in the waypoint list. For example, via points can be changed to shaping points and shaping points can be changed to via points. | + | |
**Variant A: In the waypoint menu, convert the type of single waypoints: | **Variant A: In the waypoint menu, convert the type of single waypoints: | ||
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//Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
- | For waypoints, additional properties may be provided. With their introduction there are further possibilities here.\\ | ||
If you set as start or as end, the previous start or end waypoint may be deleted! The order of the waypoints and shaping points may have to be adjusted!\\ | If you set as start or as end, the previous start or end waypoint may be deleted! The order of the waypoints and shaping points may have to be adjusted!\\ | ||
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**Variant A: Reverse the order of all waypoints, reverse route.** | **Variant A: Reverse the order of all waypoints, reverse route.** | ||
- | * See more below **Reverse route**. | + | * See more above **Reverse route**. |
**Variant B: Change the order of individual waypoints in the waypoints list.** | **Variant B: Change the order of individual waypoints in the waypoints list.** | ||
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If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn instructions!\\ | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn instructions!\\ | ||
If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
- | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, |
// | // | ||
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* The waypoint of the previous end is deleted and the position of the new waypoint is set as the end | * The waypoint of the previous end is deleted and the position of the new waypoint is set as the end | ||
- | **Variant C: Extend route, i.e. the previous destination remains as an via point and is supplemented by a new destination on the map**.\\ | + | **Variant C: Extend route, i.e. the previous destination remains as a shaping |
* '' | * '' | ||
* The crosshairs tool is displayed. Move the map so that the desired position is displayed in the crosshairs (the map can be zoomed as required). Then confirm by touching the " | * The crosshairs tool is displayed. Move the map so that the desired position is displayed in the crosshairs (the map can be zoomed as required). Then confirm by touching the " | ||
- | * The waypoint of the previous end is kept as an via point and the position of the new waypoint is set as the end | + | * The waypoint of the previous end is kept as a shaping |
**More Variants:** | **More Variants:** | ||
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* '' | * '' | ||
Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" | Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" | ||
+ | |||
+ | ---- | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===== Show / hide waypoints ===== | ||
+ | |||
+ | Waypoints can be shown or hidden depending on the zoom level. This is possible separate for Via points and Shaping points: | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Via points:** | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | **Shaping points:** | ||
+ | |||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | |||
+ | At zoom levels smaller than set, the respective waypoints are hidden. | ||
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====== Links ====== | ====== Links ====== | ||
- | **Next topic:** [[app: | + | **Next topic:** [[app: |
[[general: | [[general: | ||
**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: | ||
- | [[app: | + | [[app: |
**Quick access to further information: | **Quick access to further information: | ||
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[[app: | [[app: | ||
[[app: | [[app: | ||
+ | [[route_transfer: | ||
[[: | [[: | ||
- | [[web: | + | [[web: |
[[https:// | [[https:// | ||
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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