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 ====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, Overlays, Track, Transfer, Waypoints ====== ====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, Overlays, Track, Transfer, Waypoints ======
  
-**App Version 2.x (and 1.x)**\\ +{{page>app:info_banner_old_app&nofooter&noeditbtn}}  
-The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger Pro 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent versions of the app (and 1.x) may differ from this description.\\+ 
 +**App Version 2.2.x**\\ 
 +The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. More actual versions of the app may differ at some things from this description.\\
  
 Previous topic: [[app:manual:map|App: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates]]\\ Previous topic: [[app:manual:map|App: Map, POIs, Bookmarks, Address, Coordinates]]\\
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 Brief summary of the meaning of the following labels in this guide: Brief summary of the meaning of the following labels in this guide:
-  * FREE or Free: This is available or possible in the Kurviger App (version 2) both for free (without subscription) and for a fee (with subscription). There may be deviations in Kurviger Pro (1.x). +  * 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 (version 2) for a fee (with subscription). Partially this is also available or possible in the still maintained app Kurviger Pro (1.x). In the app, the associated menu items are marked with (Pro). The activated subscription is highlighted in the subscription dialog.+  * 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.\\ 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.\\
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 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. For this purpose the *.kurviger format is recommended. See further below.\\ 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 route calculation with the same waypoints and the standard route calculation options results in the same route course for the apps Kurviger (Free and Pro) and the Kurviger website (Standard).\\ +The Kurviger online route calculation with the same waypoints and the standard route calculation options results in the same route course for the apps Kurviger (Free and Pro) and the Kurviger website (Standard). It is done with the same Kurviger server.\\ 
-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 "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])!\\+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, ..." further below and "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" and "Best Practices" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])!\\
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 In route planning description, the waypoints are only briefly mentioned in the respective sections (e.g. for route planning), if necessary. The handling (set, move, change, ...) of waypoints see after the route related sections in this description!\\ In route planning description, the waypoints are only briefly mentioned in the respective sections (e.g. for route planning), if necessary. The handling (set, move, change, ...) of waypoints see after the route related sections in this description!\\
  
-Specially generated routing data based on the maps of OpenStreetMap.org is used for route calculation. No special measures are necessary for Kurviger online route calculation. A special feature of the Kurviger online route calculation is the way of considering route options (route profiles, avoidances) and the waypoints (via points and shaping points). This allows the user to adapt the route course very flexibly to his requirements.\\+Specially generated routing data based on the maps of OpenStreetMap.org (OSM) is used for route calculation. No special measures are necessary for Kurviger online route calculation. A special feature of the Kurviger online route calculation is the way of considering route options (route profiles, avoidances) and the waypoints (via points and shaping points). This allows the user to adapt the route course very flexibly to his requirements.\\
 **PRO**: For optional offline route calculation, you have to download the associated routing data from the Internet for the desired area (see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]).\\  **PRO**: For optional offline route calculation, you have to download the associated routing data from the Internet for the desired area (see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]).\\ 
  
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 ^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^ ^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^
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-|//**Pictures:** (Kurviger 2.x, recognizable by green status bar, in 1.x blue) **Left:** Kurviger Pro, no route, with POI and bookmark. GPS Recording Panel is visible (optional) (only in Kurviger Pro). **Right:** Kurviger (Free), with Route.// ||||+|//**Pictures:** **Left:** PRO, no route, with POI and bookmark. GPS Recording Panel is visible (optional) (only in PRO). **Right:** (Free), with Route.// ||||
 |**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) |
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 |::: |When navigation is switched on, the route shows the corresponding **turn instructions** at the turn points and details of the remaining **distance** and **time** e.g. 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** e.g. to the destination (in Kurviger format even without an 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), the **Off route** sign is also shown. No values or turn instructions are shown in the displays.  When returning to the displayed route at a later point, navigation continues normally. Details see topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]. | |::: |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), the **Off route** sign is also shown. No values or turn instructions are shown in the displays.  When returning to the displayed route at a later point, navigation continues normally. Details see topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]. |
-|//(**Picture:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// || 
  
 ^**Off route (for navigation, only in PRO)** ^^ ^**Off route (for navigation, only in PRO)** ^^
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 |Menu button |Main menu, expand "Routing" |Selectable routing actions | |Menu button |Main menu, expand "Routing" |Selectable routing actions |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
-**Selectable routing actions:**+**Selectable routing actions in the main menu:**
  
 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 "Delete route and / or overlay")//\\   * **Clear** //(Opens dialog for deleting route and/or overlay, see below "Delete route and / or overlay")//\\
  
-**The further routing actions are only selectable with an existing route:** +Further actions on an existing route are possible in the Route menu and the Map menu.
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Actions**'' >+
  
-Opens Dialog, title: //Distance, Time//, selectable actions: +**Selectable routing actions in the route menu (examples):**
-    * **Reverse route** +
-    * **Show whole route** +
-    * **Place waypoints on street** +
-    * **Clear** +
-    * **CANCEL**+
  
-As an alternative to the above operating steps, there is also the following possibility to select the above actions: +There is possibility to select actions in the route menu e.g. to make changes at the route or to show the whole route
   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' >   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' >
-In the menu more actions are selectable, see below **Open route menu**. +Opens the route menu, where you e.g. may select "Reverse Route", "Show whole route", "Place waypoints on street", "Clear". In the route menu more actions are selectable, see below **Open route menu**.  
 + 
 +**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:  
 +  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**More...**''
 +Opens the map menu, where you e.g. may select "Show whole route"In the route menu more actions are selectable, see below **Open route menu**. 
  
 //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 (via points and / or shaping points) or extend the route. Description you find in this page.
  
 ^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^ ^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^
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 |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 |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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 |Dialog Round trip |Whole route (Round trip) |Waypoint list of Round trip | |Dialog Round trip |Whole route (Round trip) |Waypoint list of Round trip |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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 PRO: The offline routing does not offer all options of the Kurviger online route calculation!\\  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 "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route|at the end of the page]].\\+See "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" and "Best Practices" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route|at the end of the page]].\\
 // //
  
-**This description only considers the Kurviger online route calculation** with internet connection. **Only with this the standard 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 (Free).\\+**This description only considers the Kurviger online route calculation** with internet connection. **Only with this the standard 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 without PRO subscription.\\
 The specifics of operation without Internet connection and the additional routing options (e.g. straight line, strength of avoidances) see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\ The specifics of operation without Internet connection and the additional routing options (e.g. straight line, strength of avoidances) see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\
 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.\\  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.\\ 
  
-**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 features this is not considered in this description. For the info about adjustable avoidance strengths and route profiles of individual sections see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\+**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 this is not considered in this description. For the info about adjustable avoidance strengths and route profiles of individual sections see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..., Offline use" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\
  
 **PRO**: With offline route calculation, sometimes significant deviations from online calculated routes can occur! **PRO**: With offline route calculation, sometimes significant deviations from online calculated routes can occur!
  
-Please consider the following information and read this section completelyotherwise you will miss important information for route creation.+It should be possible to drive a route without annoying courses. This is made possible by following certain rules when creating a route and by checking the created route or an imported route (see "Best Practices"link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]). Obstacles can then possibly still occur due to unforeseen road works and road blocks.
  
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 ==== Procedure for route creation ==== ==== Procedure for route creation ====
  
-//Please read through in full.//\\ +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, exits and junctions. Furthermore e.g. strange detours into side streets or turning maneuvers. 
-  * first set a start or end waypoint at an intended position or select round trip. How to do this, you will learn more below.+ 
 +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, junctions, or traffic circles, if possible 
 +    * 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 "Control route"
 +  * 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: GENERATE).
     * (see below "Select Round trip or set Start and End waypoints for route from A to B")     * (see below "Select Round trip or set Start and End waypoints for route from A to B")
   * If an Internet connection is available, the online route calculation is then performed automatically, taking into account the Kurviger routing options, and the route is displayed   * If an Internet connection is available, the online route calculation is then performed automatically, taking into account the Kurviger routing options, and the route is displayed
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   * you can **change** the **route profile** (e.g. extra curvy or fast) for the whole route (and at PRO even for individual segments) or **avoid** certain **road types** (e.g. ferries, unpaved roads) (see at "Options")   * you can **change** the **route profile** (e.g. extra curvy or fast) for the whole route (and at PRO even for individual segments) or **avoid** certain **road types** (e.g. ferries, unpaved roads) (see at "Options")
   * you can **reverse** the route (see related section)   * you can **reverse** the route (see related section)
-  * you can place the waypoints **on the road** (see related section)+  * with a function you can **place** all **waypoints on the street** (see related section)
   * 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, the route is different than you expect). You will find the reasons for this when reading this operating guide.   * 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 the route** is strongly recommended (see related section).\\+  * 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", see links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].
  
 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 "Procedure for route creation"): For this task you have to select one of the following actions in a menu (see also "Procedure for route creation"):
-  * Set start + 
-  Set end +**For planning a round trip:** 
-  * Round trip //(Automatically sets waypoint start and end and opens a dialog)//+  * **Round trip** //(Opens a dialog to specify the round trip, see below. Automatically sets waypoint start and end as specified.)// 
 + 
 +After selecting Round trip a dialog opens. In this dialog you can enter additional information for the round trip.\\ 
 +    * **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 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 ''**OK**'' in the dialog (former: GENERATE).\\ 
 + 
 +**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**\\ 
 + 
 +  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' >  
 +   
 +    * 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**\\
  
   * ''**Address lookup** button''   * ''**Address lookup** button''
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     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//
  
-**Variant BLong touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant CInput of coordinates as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
  
-  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//''+  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Tools**'' > ''**Location**''
 +   
 +    * 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 
 + 
 +  * ''**Address point** //**(Long)**//''
      
     * Select desired action in the menu      * Select desired action in the menu 
     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//
  
-**Variant C: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant D: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
  
   * ''**Bookmark** //**(Long)**//''   * ''**Bookmark** //**(Long)**//''
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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 or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn instructions!\\ +If possible, do not place waypoints on intersectionsjunctions or traffic circles, 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 while driving, be sure to control the route beforehand!\\+To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions while driving, please control the route beforehand!\\
 // //
- 
-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 ''**GENERATE**'' in the dialog.\\ 
- 
-  * **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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 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 //(Intermediate point)// +  * **Set via point** //(Intermediate point)// 
-  * Set shaping 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 a shaping point before the new destination of the extended route.)//+  * **Extend route** //(Route can be extended with a destination waypoint at the position. The route is extended by making the previous destination a shaping point before the new destination of the extended route.)//
  
 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**\\ 
 + 
 +  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' >  
 +   
 +    * 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**\\
  
   * ''**Address lookup** button''   * ''**Address lookup** button''
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     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//
  
-**Variant BLong touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant CInput of coordinates as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
  
-  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//''+  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Tools**'' > ''**Location**''
 +   
 +    * 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 
 + 
 +  * ''**Address point** //**(Long)**//''
      
     * Select desired action in the menu      * Select desired action in the menu 
     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//
  
-**Variant C: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant D: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
  
   * ''**Bookmark** //**(Long)**//''   * ''**Bookmark** //**(Long)**//''
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     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//     * //(see also "Set waypoints")//
  
-**Variant D: Long touch route at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant E: Long touch route at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
  
   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//''   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//''
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   * **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** //(only for Kurviger **Pro**. You will be shown 3 routes. "Fast and curvy", "Curvy" and "Extra curvy".)//+  * **All curvy routes** //(only **Pro**. You will be shown 3 routes. "Fast and curvy", "Curvy" and "Extra 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).
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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:
   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Reverse route**'' >   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Reverse route**'' >
-or 
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Actions**'' > ''**Reverse route**'' > 
 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 or waypoints are possibly set on the opposite lane.
  
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 |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 |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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 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 or junctions, this can lead to unwanted turn instructions!\\+If waypoints are located on intersectionsjunctions or traffic circles, this can lead to unwanted 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. Placing waypoints on the street cannot solve these problems.\\+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. The function to place waypoints on the street cannot solve these problems.\\
  
 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.\\ 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, you should / must control the route after it has been created.\\+In order to recognize and avoid such unfavorable routing and turn instructions, we recommend to control the route after it has been created.\\
  
 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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 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.\\
  
-To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them with the route: +To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them from a certain zoom level with the route: 
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Turn instruction nodes [x]**'' +  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Turn instructions (zoom level)**'' > 
-For the display of the turn instruction points, select the corresponding option here.+For the display of the turn instruction points, select the corresponding zoom level in the dialog.
  
 **PRO**: You can use the **Navi-Simulation** to control the route, for example. (see at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]). In the simulation, for example, you can jump from turn point to turn point. **PRO**: You can use the **Navi-Simulation** to control the route, for example. (see at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]). In the simulation, for example, you can jump from turn point to turn point.
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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 "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ...", link at the end of the page)//\\   * **Segment profile** (only PRO) //(Profile of touched route segment can be modified, see "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ...", link at the end of the page)//\\
 +  * **Waypoints** //(Opens waypoint tool with forward/backward function)//\\
   * **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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 |//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)// ||
  
-|{{app:manual:op_ap2_037.png?50|}} |In navigation (App Pro), for the turn instruction points **Turn instructions** (**direction, distance**) are displayed and for the waypoints **Instruction** symbols and distance information are displayed. Depending on the setting, the instructions and hints are also output via **voice guidance** during navigation. |+|{{app:manual:op_ap2_037.png?50|}} |In navigation (PRO), for the turn instruction points **Turn instructions** (**direction, distance**) are displayed and for the waypoints **Instruction** symbols and distance information are displayed. Depending on the setting, the instructions and hints are also output via **voice guidance** during navigation. |
 |{{app:manual:op_ap2_037c.png?50|}} |In addition, depending on the setting for the **second next turn**, information (**direction, distance**) can be displayed. | |{{app:manual:op_ap2_037c.png?50|}} |In addition, depending on the setting for the **second next turn**, information (**direction, distance**) can be displayed. |
 |For details see topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]. || |For details see topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]. ||
  
-You can display the turn instruction points with the route in the app. You select this with+You can display the turn instruction points depending on the zoom level with the route in the app: 
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Turn instruction nodes [_]**''+  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Turn instructions (zoom level)**'' 
 + 
 +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.
  
-//Note:\\ +Also the waypoints can be displayed depending on the zoom level (see more below).
-When displaying the turn points, it can happen that individual shaping points are almost completely covered by a turn point. It may then not be possible to tap the corresponding shaping point. In this case, switch off the display of the turn points or use the waypoint list.\\ +
-//+
  
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 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", "Import"). 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", "Import").
  
-In the address searchthe address point is displayed as a location marker in the overlay.+In the address search (or with the input of coordinates to display a location), an address point is displayed as a location marker in the overlay.
  
 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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   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Route width**'' >   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Route width**'' >
- 
-  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Track color**'' > 
  
   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Track width**'' >   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Track width**'' >
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 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.
 +
 +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 "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]. **PRO**: You can additionally select a separate route profile color for each of the different route profiles in the settings, see topic "Kurviger Pro: Navigation, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].
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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 (or with the input of coordinates to display a location)!\\
 // //
  
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 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 [[:web:faq:route_across_different_continents|here]]).\\ 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 [[:web:faq:route_across_different_continents|here]]).\\
  
-If you want to extend a route with another imported route, in the app it is not possible with importing a route in *.kurviger format. For this task, for example, the gpx format is recommended.\\+If you want to extend a route with another imported route, it is possible with importing a route file e.g. in *.kurviger format or in *.gpx 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" at "Quick access to further information", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\+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 "Route transfer" and "Best Practices" at "Quick access to further information", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\
  
 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", link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].\\
 // //
  
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   * **IMPORTANT:**   * **IMPORTANT:**
     * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from "Original route" or when modifying the route with new, moved, modified, deleted waypoints the route is calculated!      * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from "Original route" or when modifying the route with new, moved, modified, deleted waypoints the route is calculated! 
-    * 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 "**Overlay + Routing**" should be selected when importing. Then you can see the deviations when comparing the track and the route and can recreate the same route by setting e.g. shaping points.\\ +    * 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 "**Overlay + Routing**" should be selected when importing. Then you can see the deviations when comparing the track and the route and can recreate the same route by setting e.g. shaping points (Exception: In case of map data changes due to road modifications, this may not be possible at the corresponding areas).\\ 
-    * Routes created with app Kurviger 2.x (with subscription, PRO) contain additional options (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route. These options are not used in Kurviger 2.x (Free) and Kurviger Pro (1.x). The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger 2.x (Free) and Kurviger Pro (1.x) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, "**Overlay + Routing**" should also be selected here when importing (see above)!   +    * 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, "**Overlay + Routing**" should also be selected here when importing (see above)!   
-    * 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) and Kurviger Pro (1.x) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, "**Overlay + Routing**" should also be selected here when importing (see above)! The different views are currently not possible in the apps.+    * 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, "**Overlay + Routing**" should also be selected here when importing (see above)! The different views are currently not possible in the app.
  
-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).\\+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:\\ //Note:\\
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 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// || |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
-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.\\  +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", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].+For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" and "Best Practices", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].
  
 **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.) ^^^
-^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_068.jpg?160}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_069a.jpg?160}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_069b.jpg?160}} |+^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_068.jpg?160}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_069c.jpg?160}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_069d.jpg?160}} |
 |Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options |  |Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options | 
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
 |**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 or the text)// ||| |//(Open selection elements by touching the arrow or the text)// |||
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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 "Overlay" above). If the corresponding data is missing in the file, it cannot be displayed.)//     * **Automatic** //(The track, route, waypoint data contained in the route file are displayed as an overlay on the map (see "Overlay" above). If the corresponding data is missing in the file, it cannot be displayed.)//
 +    * **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 point**+    * **Route to nearest waypoint**
     * **Original route** (Previously: Unchanged)     * **Original route** (Previously: Unchanged)
  
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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 point**+    * **Route to nearest waypoint**
     * **Original route** (Previously: Unchanged)     * **Original route** (Previously: Unchanged)
  
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   * Depending on the file format and data, 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" for more information, Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].+  * 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, Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].
  
 **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.
  
 ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070a.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070b.jpg?180}} ^ ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070a.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_070b.jpg?180}} ^
 |Previous route (1, blue) and route to add (2, red) |Dialog Import, Extend route |Extended route | |Previous route (1, blue) and route to add (2, red) |Dialog Import, Extend route |Extended route |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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 ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_071.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_071a.jpg?180}} ^ ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_071.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_071a.jpg?180}} ^
 |Import |Short link input | |Import |Short link input |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// || 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// || |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
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 ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_072.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_072a.jpg?180}} ^ ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_072.jpg?180}} ^{{:app:manual:op_ap2_072a.jpg?180}} ^
 |Import |Tourcode input | |Import |Tourcode input |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// || 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// || |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||
  
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 ==== 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. 
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 It is advantageous to export (save) an original file of the route in *.kurviger format (see above).\\ 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.\\  +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", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].+For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" and "Best Practices", Links [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]].
  
 **Export (save) a route file:** **Export (save) a route file:**
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 |Main menu,  Routing Export |in *.kurviger format |in *.gpx format | |Main menu,  Routing Export |in *.kurviger format |in *.gpx format |
-|//(**Pictures:** Kurviger 2.x, to recognize at green status bar, blue in 1.x)// ||| 
 |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// ||| |//(Pictures are only rough examples. Depending on settings, view may differ significantly. For actual view, content and language please consider texts in the guide and / or use app.)// |||
  
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   * 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.
  
-  * **PRO**: More file formats are selectable than in **Kurviger** (version 2) without subscription.+  * **PRO**: More file formats are selectable than in **Kurviger** without subscription.
  
 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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 **Share with others via app:** **Share with others via app:**
   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Share**'' > ''**Route**'' >   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Share**'' > ''**Route**'' >
-    * 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:**
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 First tips for creating a route can also be found in "Getting Started".\\ First tips for creating a route can also be found in "Getting Started".\\
  
-You can set the appearance of the route (color, width) and of a track uploaded as an overlay (color, width, style) at+You can set the appearance of the route (color, width) and of a track uploaded as an overlay (width, style) at
   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' >   * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' >
 +
 +You can also select the color of the overlay track when importing a route file. See above at "Import (load) a route file".
  
 Create route, etc. is a very extensive topic. There may well be problems, especially when exchanging in other formats (*.gpx, *.itn, ...),or from and to other Navi devices. But there are solutions for this as well.\\ Create route, etc. is a very extensive topic. There may well be problems, especially when exchanging in other formats (*.gpx, *.itn, ...),or from and to other Navi devices. But there are solutions for this as well.\\
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 |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033a.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033e.png?35|}} |**Start**, beginning of the route | |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033a.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033e.png?35|}} |**Start**, beginning of the route |
 |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033b.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033f.png?35|}} |**Via Point** (Intermediate point), Point on (or at) the route where for example a stopover or Special view is planned | |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033b.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033f.png?35|}} |**Via Point** (Intermediate point), Point on (or at) the route where for example a stopover or Special view is planned |
-|::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or optionally announced in navigation. |+|::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or announced in navigation. |
 |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033c.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033g.png?35|}} |**Shaping Point**, Point for route guidance over a specific route section, unintrusive marking | |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033c.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033g.png?35|}} |**Shaping Point**, Point for route guidance over a specific route section, unintrusive marking |
-|::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or optionally announced in navigation. |+|::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or announced in navigation. |
 |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033d.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033h.png?35|}} |**End (Destination)**, Point of end of the route | |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033d.png?35|}} |{{:app:manual:op_ap2_033h.png?35|}} |**End (Destination)**, Point of end of the route |
 |The Via Points (Intermediate points) and Shaping Points are marked as waypoints with consecutive numbering (starting with 1). Start and end (destination) are marked as such and are not numbered. ||| |The Via Points (Intermediate points) and Shaping Points are marked as waypoints with consecutive numbering (starting with 1). Start and end (destination) are marked as such and are not numbered. |||
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   * Set shaping point //.//\\   * Set shaping point //.//\\
   * Set end //(destination)//\\   * Set end //(destination)//\\
-  * 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 and opens a dialog to select the round trip options)//\\ 
-  * Extend route //(The route can be extended by end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a shaping point - for more information, see above "Add more waypoints to a round trip or route".)//\\+  * Extend route //(The route can be extended by an end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a shaping point - for more information, see above "Add more waypoints to a round trip or route".)//\\
  
 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 "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]) 
 + 
 +  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' >\\ 
 +   
 +    * 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 "confirm" symbol. 
 + 
 +**Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
 (See also "Map, ..., Address" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])\\ (See also "Map, ..., Address" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])\\
 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 BLong touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ +**Variant CInput of coordinates as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ 
-(See also "Map, ..." at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])+(See also "Map, ..., Coordinates" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])\\ 
 +Internet connection is required!\\
  
-  * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' >\\+  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Tools**'' > ''**Location**'' >
      
-    * Menu opens\\ +    * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ 
-    * Select the desired action\\ +    * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired location and confirm with OK\\ 
-    The crosshair tool is displayed for selecting the positionMove the map so that the desired position is displayed in the crosshairs (the map can be zoomed as required). Then confirm by touching the "confirm" symbol.+ 
 +At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. To open the belonging menu **touch** this point for a **long** time 
 + 
 +  * ''**Address point** //**(Long)**//'' >  
 +   
 +    * Select desired action in the menu  
 +    * The position of the address point is taken as the position.
  
-**Variant C: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant D: Long touch bookmark as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
 (See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]]) (See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" at "Additional topics of the operating guide", Link [[app:manual:route#Links|at the end of the page]])
  
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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 D: Long touch route at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\+**Variant E: Long touch route at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\
 (See also "Open Route menu")\\ (See also "Open Route menu")\\
  
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 //Note:\\ //Note:\\
-If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn-off instructions!\\ +If possible, do not place waypoints on intersectionsjunctions or traffic circles, as this can often lead to irritating turn-off 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-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, be sure to check the route!\\+To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, please control the route!\\
 // //
  
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 You want to mark a certain waypoint (e.g. meeting point) on your route. Then you can show the corresponding popup. You drive your route in follow or navigation mode. When you approach the waypoint, you will recognize it early in the map, depending on the zoom level. When you reach the waypoint, you can then close the popup and possibly open the popup of another interesting waypoint.\\ You want to mark a certain waypoint (e.g. meeting point) on your route. Then you can show the corresponding popup. You drive your route in follow or navigation mode. When you approach the waypoint, you will recognize it early in the map, depending on the zoom level. When you reach the waypoint, you can then close the popup and possibly open the popup of another interesting waypoint.\\
 For calculated driving time, the map data is taken into account. Depending on the driving style and map data, the actual driving time may well differ from the calculated time.\\ For calculated driving time, the map data is taken into account. Depending on the driving style and map data, the actual driving time may well differ from the calculated time.\\
-When displaying the turn points, it can happen that individual shaping points are almost completely covered by a turn point. It may then not be possible to tap the corresponding shaping point. In this case, switch off the display of the turn points or use the waypoint list.\\ 
 // //
  
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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/backward function)//\\
   * **More...** //(Opens menu with more actions)//\\   * **More...** //(Opens menu with more actions)//\\
  
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 Set actions change the type of the waypoint. Depending on the type, more or less set actions are selectable.\\ Set actions change the type of the waypoint. Depending on the type, more or less set actions are selectable.\\
 If you set as start or as destination, the previous waypoint start or destination may be deleted! See below "Change waypoint type".\\ If you set as start or as destination, the previous waypoint start or destination may be deleted! See below "Change waypoint type".\\
-When displaying the turn points, it can happen that individual shaping points are almost completely covered by a turn point. It may then not be possible to tap the corresponding shaping point. In this case, switch off the display of the turn points or use the waypoint list.\\ 
 // //
  
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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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 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, be sure to check the route!\\ +To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, please control the route!\\
-When displaying the turn points, it can happen that individual shaping points are almost completely covered by a turn point. It may then not be possible to tap the corresponding shaping point. In this case, switch off the display of the turn points.\\+
 // //
  
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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 point and is supplemented by a new destination on the map**.\\
  
   * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Extend route**'' >   * ''**Map** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Extend route**'' >
     * 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 "confirm" symbol.     * 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 "confirm" symbol.
-    * 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 point and the position of the new waypoint is set as the end
  
 **More Variants:** **More Variants:**
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   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Place waypoints on street**'' >   * ''**Route** //**(Long)**//'' > ''**Place waypoints on street**'' >
 Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" will execute the action. Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" will execute the action.
 +
 +----
 +
 +===== 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:**
 +
 +  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Via points (zoom level)**'' >
 +
 +**Shaping points:**
 +
 +  * ''**Menu** button'' > ''**Settings**'' > ''**Routing**'' > ''**Shaping points (zoom level)**'' >
 +
 +At zoom levels smaller than set, the respective waypoints are hidden.
  
 ---- ----
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 [[app:offline_maps|Offline Maps]]\\ [[app:offline_maps|Offline Maps]]\\
 [[app:offline_routing|Offline Routing]]\\ [[app:offline_routing|Offline Routing]]\\
 +[[route_transfer:best_practices|Best Practices]]\\
 [[:route_transfer|Route files, Route transfer (Import, Export)]]\\ [[:route_transfer|Route files, Route transfer (Import, Export)]]\\
-[[web:faq:route_across_different_continents|]]+[[web:faq:route_across_different_continents|]]\\
  
 [[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Forum]]\\ [[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Forum]]\\
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