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-====== Terms and Definitions about Kurviger ======+====== Kurviger Explained - User interface and terms (UI) ======
  
-Why this page? It's all clear! So some might say, who has experience with route creation and / or navigation devices.\\ +<WRAP info> The aim of this page is to make it easier for you to understand Kurviger. It should help you to better understand the world of Kurviger and find your way around it. 
-**But** unfortunately, many terms are not used in the same way by the various equipment manufacturers. In addition, different travel publications use different terms for specific situations. Example: the difference between routing and navigation is often not clearly distinguished.+
  
-This page was created to help you understand Kurviger. It should help to avoid misunderstandings when reading the documentation and using Kurviger. Also, consistent use of terms can make communication in the Forum easier.\\ +We know that the terminology around route creation and navigation can often be confusing, especially when different manufacturers and publications call the same things by different names. With this page, we want to build a bridge to eliminate this confusion.  </WRAP>
-Operating instructions are largely not included!+
  
-**Note**: The pictures are from both the website and the app. Much is similar on the website and in the app. That's why there are no separate pictures here as far as possible. In addition, over time, revising the app or website may lead to differences between the images in the documentation and their appearance on the screens. However, the text should still be valid. If you find any discrepancies between the text and the behaviour of the website or app, please let us know in the forum.\\ 
-**Sometimes pictures are very small. To enlarge a picture you can click on it.**\\ 
-:!: means: The pictures or info refers to the old app. For the new app modifications may be needed.\\ 
-**Links to more info see at the end of the page.**\\ 
  
-And now enjoy reading.+---- 
 + 
 +By providing clear **definitions and explanations**, we want to help reduce misunderstandings, both when reading the documentation and when using Kurviger itself. In addition, the definitions and explanations should serve as a tool that facilitates communication within the Kurviger community, e.g. in the forum. 
 + 
 +If you have any further questions, you can always contact us at [[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Kurviger Forum]]. 
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Views and Modes of the Website and Apps: ======+<WRAP box> 
  
-===== Map area, Sidebar, Widget, Menus, Dialogs =====+<wrap em>Notes:</wrap>  
 +  * The focus here is not on detailed operating instructions. Rather, the focus is on understanding the underlying concepts and terminology that are essential for the effective use of Kurviger. 
 +  * The images are taken from both the website and the app. Much is similar on the website and in the app. For this reason, separate images are not used here as far as possible. 
 +  * Due to revisions to the app or website over time, there may be differences between the images in the documentation and the appearance on the screens. However, the text should still be valid. 
 +  * Sometimes images are very small. You can click on an image to enlarge it. 
 +  * If you notice any discrepancies between the text and the behaviour of the website or app, please contact us in the [[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Forum]].
  
-^ **Map area (App, Web)** ^^ +</WRAP>
-| {{general:df_gen_001a_v2.png?150|}} | {{general:df_gen_001_b_v2.png?300|}} | +
-| ::: | The map area is an essential element for route planning as well as for driving operations (e.g. navigation). | +
-| ::: | Depending on the application (e.g. planning, navigation) more or less actions are possible in the map area by clicking or tapping. | +
-| ::: | Depending on the application, additional control buttons and / or info panels are displayed in the map area. | +
-| ::: | Depending on the application, the display of the map area may be affected by a sidebar (see below). | +
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** App, sidebar half open **Picture above:** Web (PC), sidebar shown// |+
  
-^ **Sidebar (App, Web)** ^^ +----
-| {{general:df_gen_001c_v2.png?150|}} | {{general:df_gen_001d_v2.png?300|}} | +
-| ::: | The sidebar is an essential element for input, management and info display in e.g. planning, import, export, cloud, search. | +
-| ::: | The sidebar can be hidden / shown to display more or less of the input / info area or the map area as needed. | +
-| ::: | Depending on the app / web, device and portrait or landscape format, the sidebar is displayed / hidden differently. For website and PC e.g. sideways, for app and mobile in portrait format e.g. from top to bottom, completely or partially. | +
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** App, sidebar half open **Picture above:** Web (PC), sidebar shown// |+
  
-^ **Widget (App, Web)** ^^ 
-|{{general:df_gen_001e2_v2.png?150|}}  | Widgets are essential elements in the sidebar to make special inputs, trigger functions and / or display information. | 
-| ::: | A feature of widgets is the back arrow in the widget's title bar. The back arrow can be used to close the widget and return to the previous sidebar view. | 
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** Widget, e.g. waypoint info and input on the web// | 
-| ::: | . | 
-| ::: | ::: | 
-| ::: | ::: | 
  
-^ **Main menu (App, Web)** ^^ +===== Basics User interface (UI) ===== 
-| {{general:df_gen_001f_v2.png?150|}} | {{general:df_gen_001g_v2.png?300|}} | +The main features of the user interface (often referred to as UI) are described below. 
-| ::: | A main menu is an essential element to start certain actions. | +==== User interface ==== 
-| ::: | Usually, main menus are closed after an action has been selected. However, it can also be closed without selecting an action by clicking / tapping a possibly existing X symbol in the main menu or by clicking / tapping outside the main menu. | +=== Menu bar: Website control ===
-| ::: | A special form of a main menu is the menu bar, e.g. on the web page and PC. This is usually not closed after the selection of an action. The selected action is marked in the menu bar. | +
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** App, Main menu **Picture above:** Web (PC), Menu bar// |+
  
-^ **Menu, Context menu (App, Web)** ^^ +{{:de:playground:corvin:general:g_menue_bar_de.png?|}}                              
-| {{general:df_gen_001h_v2.png?150|}} | {{general:df_gen_001i_v2.png?300|}} | +\\ \\
-| ::: | A menu is an essential element to start certain actions. Depending on the call or task of a menu, the menu may also be called a context menu. | +
-| ::: | Menus are usually closed after an action has been selected. However, it can also be closed without selecting an action by clicking / tapping a possibly existing X symbol in the menu or by clicking / tapping outside the menu. Some menus of the app can be hidden / shown by swiping. | +
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** App, Menu for language selection **Picture above:** Web (PC), Menu for language selection// |+
  
-^ **Dialog (App, Web)** ^^ +''**Menu bar (web)**'' \\ \\
-| {{general:df_gen_001j.png?150|}} | {{general:df_gen_001k.png?260|}} | +
-| ::: | A dialog is an essential element to start certain actions, make inputs or / and display certain information. A dialog contains e.g. an OK button and / or CANCEL button or a button for a certain action. | +
-| ::: | Usually dialogs are closed after clicking / tapping e.g. the OK or CANCEL button. However, a dialog can possibly also be closed by clicking / tapping outside the dialog or with the back button of the browser or device, changes in the dialog are not taken into account. | +
-| ::: | //**Picture left:** App, Log in **Picture above:** Web (PC), Log in// |+
  
-===== View Map, Follow, Navigation, Simulation =====+''A''   **Navigate to the planning view** \\ 
 +''B''   **Call up the route planner and associated pages** \\ 
 +''C''   **Login and logout / account** \\ 
 +''D''   **Open main menu** \\ 
 +''E''   **Set language** \\
  
-^ **Map View, Map Mode, Route Planning Mode (App, Web)** ^^ +There is a menu bar and a main menu for selecting or switching between different functions (e.g. planning, import, export) on the Kurviger website and app. The menu bar is sometimes also referred to as the navigation bar, as it enables navigation (control) within the programme to the individual tasks. 
-| {{general:df_gen_001_v2.png?150|}} | The **Map**-Mode is the basis for the other modes. If map data is missing for areas, these areas are displayed in neutral color (without streets, cities, ...). | +
-| ::: | You can move the map manually. | +
-| ::: | If a route is available and/or the location is known, it will also be displayed when it is in the visible area. | +
-| ::: | ::: | +
-| ::: | ::: |+
  
 +----
  
-^ **Follow view, Follow mode (App)** ^^ +=== Menu bar: App control ===
-| {{general:df_gen_002_n_v2.png?150|}} | In **Follow**-Mode the map follows the actual position of location. | +
-| ::: | The app will automatically move the visible map section to match the position. If map data is missing for areas, these areas are displayed in neutral color (without streets, cities, ...). | +
-| ::: | For this the location must be known. A planned route is not required. | +
-| ::: | No turn instructions are displayed! | +
-| ::: | ::: | +
-| ::: | ::: |+
  
-^ **Navigation view, Navi view, Navi mode (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +{{:general:menu_bar_app_planning_1_.png?250|}}
-| {{general:df_gen_003_v2.png?150|}} | In **Navi**-Mode the map always follows the actual position of location. Turn-by-turn directions are displayed and due to setting voice guidance is provided. | +
-| ::: | The zoom level may be adjusted automatically depending on the setting. If map data is missing for areas, these areas are displayed in neutral color (without streets, cities, ...). | +
-| ::: | The location must be known and a route must be available. | +
-| ::: | When leaving the route due to setting the route can be recalculated automatically or manually. Off the route there are no turn instructions.  When you return to the route at a later point (without rerouting) or after rerouting, navigation with turn instructions continues automatically. |+
  
-^ **Navigation Simulation, Navi Simulation (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ 
-| {{general:df_gen_003c_v2.png?150|}} | In this mode navigation is simulated for an existing route, the app behaves like a real navigation, see also **navigation view**. | 
  
 +\\ \\
  
-^ **Light Mode, Dark Mode (App)** ^^ +''**Menu bar (app)**'' \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_007_v2.png?250|}} | The light or dark mode influences the appearance of the navigation view. The light or dark mode is activated automatically based on the information transmitted by your device. If your device reports night mode, the navigation in the Kurviger app switches to night mode.|+''A''   **Open menu bar** \\ 
 +''B''  ** Login and logout / account** \\
  
 +----
  
-^ **Map types (Planning view)** ^^ +==== Views and modes ==== 
-| {{general:df_gen_008_v2.png?250|}} | You can choose from many different map types for the map in the planning view. The default map is the Kurviger Liberty map. However, you can freely choose which map is best suited for you. For example, Kurviger also offers the Kurviger Liberty map in a "Dark" version. All map layers are available to you free of charge.|+=== Map area, sidebar, widget, menus, dialogues ===
  
 ---- ----
  
-===== Additional modes Crosshairs, Auto zoom, GPS-recording =====+''**Map area (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * The map area is an essential element for route planning and driving (e.g. navigation).  
 +  * Depending on the application (e.g. planning, navigation), more or fewer actions are possible in the map area by clicking or tapping. 
 +  * Depending on the application, additional control buttons and / or info areas are displayed in the map area. \\ \\
  
-^ **Crosshair Mode (App)** ^^ +{{ {{:general:ke_basics_maparea_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_maparea_web_de.png?500|}}
-| {{general:df_gen_004.png?80|}} | In crosshair mode, when positioning on the map (e.g. positioning or moving waypoints) a **crosshair** and a **cancel** and **confirm** symbol is displayed. While these symbols are displayed, the map can be zoomed and moved under the crosshair. This allows **precise positioning**. By pressing the **confirm** symbol the displayed position is accepted, by pressing the **cancel** symbol the positioning is aborted. Crosshair mode is possible in **Map mode**, **follow mode** and **Navi mode**. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: | +
-| ::: | . | +
-| ::: | ::: | +
-| ::: | ::: |+
  
-^ **Auto Zoom Mode (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +----
-|| In auto zoom mode, the map zoom in **navi mode** is automatically adjusted according to route, location and/or speed. | +
-| ::: | :!: |+
  
-^ **GPS Recording Mode (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +''**Sidebar (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_029.png?80|}} | In GPS mode, the **GPS panel** is displayed. In the panel is the recording symbol and **GPS** or a number. With this panel you can start and stop the recording of GPS data as **Track** and save and delete the recorded **Track**. More about Track and **Track recording** below. | +  * The sidebar is an essential element for input, management and info display for e.g. planning, import, export, cloud, search. 
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+  * The sidebar can be hidden / shown to display more or less of the input / info area or the map area as required. 
 +  * Depending on the app / web, device and portrait or landscape format, the sidebar is shown / hidden differently. For website and PC e.g. sideways, for app and mobile phone in portrait format e.g. from top to bottom, completely or partially. \\ \\ 
 + 
 +{{:general:ke_basics_sidebar_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_sidebar_web_de.png?500|}}
  
 ---- ----
  
-===== General Elements and Actions =====+''**Widget (App, Web)**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * Widgets sind wesentliche Elemente in der Seitenleiste, um spezielle Eingaben zu machen, Funktionen auszulösen und / oder Informationen anzuzeigen. 
 +  * Ein Merkmal von Widgets ist der Zurück-Pfeil in der Titelzeile des Widgets. Mit dem Zurück-Pfeil kann das Widget geschlossen werden und die vorherige Ansicht der Seitenleiste wird wieder angezeigt. \\ \\
  
-==== Map, Location, POI, Maplayers, Bookmarks, Favorites, Button  ====+{{general:ke_basics_widget_app_de.png??150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_widget_web_de.png?520|}}
  
-^ **Map (App, Web)** ^^ +----
-| {{general:df_gen_009.png?100|}} | The map mostly shows streets and cities and, depending on the setting, other places such as gas stations. The data of the maps used in Kurviger are mostly based on the OpenStreetMap map data, partly also on map data from other sources. |  +
-| ::: | **Online-Maps**: Online maps are available worldwide and require an Internet connection. | +
-| ::: | **Offline-Maps (only App, needs respective subscription)**: Offline maps are available in Kurviger worldwide. They must first be downloaded from Kurviger with an Internet connection for each desired region and stored in the device (internal or SD card). Maps for these regions can then be displayed without an Internet connection. | +
-| ::: | More see below **Online, Offline (...)** | +
-| ::: | //Information for app refers to previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Location, current Position (App, Web)** ^^ +''**Main menu (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_010.png?60|}} | The location (or the current position) is determined by a sensor of the device using latitude and longitude data. In order to use this data for Kurviger, it must be enabled in the device. If the location in the app is outside the viewing area, the position of the location is indicated in the direction of the location at the edge of the map. | +  * A main menu is an essential element for starting certain actions. 
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+  * Main menus are usually closed after an action has been selected. However, it can also be closed without selecting an action by clicking / tapping on any X symbol in the main menu or by clicking / tapping outside the main menu. 
 +  * A special form of a main menu is the menu bar, e.g. on the website and PC. This is usually not closed after selecting an action. The selected action is highlighted in the menu bar. \\ \\
  
-^ **POI, Maplayers (App, Web)** ^^ +{{general:ke_basics_mainmenue_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_mainmenue_web_de.png?520|}}
-| These points are integrated in the map data. || +
-| {{general:df_gen_015.png?100|}} | POI (Points of Interest) can be displayed depending on the setting. Kurviger currently offers a number of POIs for selection (e.g. petrol stations, passes, ...). They can be selected and displayed as map layers. The POIs are displayed with certain icons. Displaying information about the POI by touching the POI depends on the data, it is not always possible. In Kurviger, you can set a waypoint at a POI for route calculation (start, waypoint, destination). A POI itself is not a waypoint for route calculation. You can also propose a new POI. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Bookmarks, Favorites, Places (App, Web)** ^^ +----
-| These points can be defined individual or can be created by 3rd party suppliers (e.g. Passknacker). || +
-| {{general:df_gen_016.png?50|}} | It is possible to create and display user-defined location markers (bookmarks). A bookmark is similar to a POI, but bookmarks can be defined individually and even to be loaded from external sources. Bookmarks are displayed with an icon on the map. | +
-| {{general:df_gen_017.png?50|}} | ::: | +
-| For bookmarks and favorites some things are in development. Some additions or changes are possible. Nevertheless we give you the description above for general info. || +
-| :!: ||+
  
-^ **Buttons (App)** ^^ +''**Menu, context menu (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_023.png?100|}} | Touching a button opens menus or dialogues or enables certain Actions to be performed. Some Buttons are not displayed permanently but depending on the situations or settings. Buttons may have different shapes and look different. | +  * A menu is an essential element for starting certain actions. Depending on the call or task of a menu, the menu may also be called a context menu. 
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: | +  * Menus are usually closed after an action has been selected. However, it can also be closed without selecting an action by clicking / tapping on any X symbol in the menu or by clicking / tapping outside the menu. Some app menus can be hidden/shown by swiping. \\ \\ 
-| ::: | . | + 
-| ::: | ::: | +{{general:ke_basics_contextmenue_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_contextmenue_web_de.png?520|}}
-| ::: | ::: |+
  
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-===== Additional displays =====+''**Dialogue (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * A dialogue is an essential element for starting certain actions, making entries and/or displaying certain information. A dialogue contains, for example, an OK button and / or CANCEL button or a button for a certain action. 
 +  * Dialogues are usually closed after clicking / tapping the OK or CANCEL button, for example. However, a dialogue can also be closed by clicking / tapping outside the dialogue or with the back button of the browser or device, changes in the dialogue are not taken into account. \\ \\
  
-==== Panel, Notification, Popup, Tooltip ====+{{general:ke_basics_dialogue_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_dialogue_web_de.png?520|}}
  
-^ **Panels, Displays (App)** ^^ +----
-| {{general:df_gen_018.png?100|}} | Panels (display areas) are available in Kurviger, for example, in the navigation. Depending on the setting or situation, some panels are shown or hidden. With some panels, an action is executed by a short or long tap. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Notifications (App)** ^^ +=== View of map, consequences, navigation, simulation === 
-| {{general:df_gen_019.png?150|}} | Text messages are shown for a short time (approx. 5 to 10 seconds) to inform the user. | +----
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Popup (App, Web)** ^^ +''**Map view, map mode, route planning mode (app, web)**'' \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_020.png?150|}} | The popup contains information about a specific element. It is displayed, for example, when an element is briefly tapped. You can hide the popup again by tapping it again. Pop-ups are available for many map elements, such as **bookmarks**, ** turn-off points** or **waypoints**. | +  * The **Map mode** is the basis for the other modes. If map data is missing for areas, these areas are displayed neutrally (without streets, places, etc.). 
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+  * You can move the map manually.  
 +  * If a route is available and/or the location is known, these are also displayed if they are in the visible area. \\ \\
  
-^ **Tooltip (Web)** ^^ +{{general:ke_basics_maparea_app_de.png?150|}}  {{:general:ke_basics_maparea_web_de.png?500|}}
-|| If you move the cursor over a control element with the mouse, a note is displayed for the corresponding element at the position of the cursor. | +
-| ::: | :!: |+
  
-^ **Info bubble (App)** ^^ +---- 
-|| If you tap some elements (e.g. waypoints, bookmarks, instruction points), a info is displayed in a bubble (see above at Popup). | + 
-| ::: | :!: |+''**Follow view, follow mode (app)**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * In **Follow mode**, the display constantly follows the current position. 
 +  * The map is automatically moved and the location is displayed in the visible area.  
 +  * Location must be known. A planned route is not required. 
 +  * No turn-by-turn directions are displayed! \\ \\ 
 + 
 +{{general:df_gen_002_v2.png?150|}} 
  
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 +
 +''**Navigation view, navigation view, navi view, navi mode (app, [[en:web:kurviger_tourer|Tourer+ subscription]] required)**'' \\ \\
 +  * In **Navi mode**, the display constantly follows the current position. For route guidance, turn-by-turn instructions are displayed and, depending on the setting, output via voice output.
 +  * The zoom level can be adjusted automatically. If map data is missing for areas, these areas are displayed neutrally (without roads, towns, etc.).
 +  * The location must be known. A route must be available. 
 +  * When leaving the original route, there may be an automatic or manual route recalculation, depending on the setting. There are no turn-by-turn directions off the route. If you return to the route (without route recalculation) at a later point or if the route is recalculated, navigation continues automatically with turn-by-turn directions. \\ \\
 +
 +{{general:df_gen_003_v2.png?150|}}
 +
 +
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-====== Route, Waypoints, Instruction points ======+''**Navigation simulation (app)**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * In this mode, navigation is simulated for an existing route. 
 +  * The app behaves like a real navigation, see also **Navigation view** \\ \\
  
-===== Route, Import, Export =====+{{general:df_gen_003c_v2.png?150|}}
  
-^ **Route (App, Web)** ^^ +---- 
-| {{general:df_gen_025.png?120|}} | A route is a stretch of road that connects waypoints.. | + 
-| ::: | In Kurviger you may plan a route. | +''**Light view, dark view, light (light) mode, dark (dark) mode (app)**'' \\ \\ 
-| ::: | In Kurviger you may import (load) a route in different formats. | +  * Light or dark mode influences the appearance of the navigation view.  
-| ::: | In Kurviger you may export (save) a route in different formats. | +  * Activation of light or dark mode is automatic, based on the information transmitted by your device.  
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+  * If your device reports night mode, the navigation in the Kurviger app switches to night mode. \\ \\ 
 + 
 +{{general:df_gen_007_v2.png?300|}}
  
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-===== Waypoints, Instruction points, Instructions =====+''**Map in the planning view**'' \\ \\ 
 +  * There are many different map types to choose from for the map in the planning view.  
 +  * The Kurviger Liberty map is preset by default.  
 +  * However, you can choose whichever map suits you best.  
 +  * Kurviger also offers a "Dark" version of the Kurviger Liberty card, for example.  
 +  * All map levels are available to you free of charge. \\ \\
  
-^ **Symbols and declaration of Waypoints, Start, Via Point, Shaping Point, End (Destination) (App, Web)** ^^^^ +{{general:df_gen_008_v2.png?300|}} 
-| **Prev. App** | **Web, App** | **Road-book** | **Waypoint** is the main term for points required to calculate a route. Sometimes **WP** is used as an abbreviation (e.g. in the forum). Currently there are the following **waypoints**: | +
-| {{general:df_gen_031a.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031e.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031i.png?35|}} | **Start**, beginning of the route | +
-| :::  |:::  | ::: | Depending on selected language for website and / or app the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term. (E.g. in german: Start; in french: Départ) | +
-| {{general:df_gen_031b.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031f.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031j.png?35|}} | **Via Point**, Point on (or at) the route where for example a stopover or Special view is planned | +
-| ::: | ::: | ::: | Displayed in waypoint list. May be filtered in turn instruction list. Displayed or optionally announced in navigation. :!: | +
-| :::  |:::  | ::: | Sometimes **VP** is used as an abbreviation (e.g. in the forum). Depending on selected language for website and / or app the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term. (E.g. in german: Zwischenziel; in french: Point intermédiaire). | +
-| {{general:df_gen_031c.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031g.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031k.png?35|}} | **Shaping Point**, Point for route guidance over a specific route section, unintrusive marking | +
-| ::: | ::: | ::: | Displayed in waypoint list. May be filtered in turn instruction list. Not displayed or optionally announced in navigation. :!: | +
-| :::  |:::  | ::: | Sometimes **SP** is used as an abbreviation (e.g. in the forum). Depending on selected language only in old app the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term. (E.g. in german: Formpunkt; in french: Point de forme). | +
-| {{general:df_gen_031d.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031h.png?35|}} | {{general:df_gen_031l.png?35|}} | **End (Destination)**, Point of end of the route | +
-| :::  |:::  | ::: | Depending on selected language for website and / or app the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term. (E.g. in german: Ziel; in french: Arrivée) | +
-| 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. |||| +
-| To avoid problems with route calculation and navigation, **do not place the waypoints on crossways, circular traffics or junctions**! |||| +
-| The waypoints do not have to be positioned on the road. They may well be positioned on buildings or placas, for example, to mark **meeting points**. However this can lead to problems with turn instructions and export! ||||+
  
-^ **Instruction points, Instructions, Turning points, Turn-by-turn instructions, Turn instructions (App, Web)** ^^ +----
-| {{general:df_gen_032c.png?40|}} | **Instruction points**, **Turning points** can be displayed with the route depending on the settings. They are displayed as points on the route. These points are created by routing software and manually not moveable. | +
-| {{general:df_gen_032a.png?50|}} | In Navigation, **turn-by-turn instructions** and **Instructions** are displayed with icons and distance information for the turn points and waypoints. Depending on the setting, the instructions are also output by **voice message** during navigation. | +
-| {{general:df_gen_032b.png?150|}} | **Turn instruction** is displayed as popup when touching a turning point. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Potentially Closed Roads, Restrictions (Web, App, needs Tourer subscription)** ^^ +===== Symbols and terms in and for Kurviger ===== 
-| {{general:df_gen_034.png?50|}} {{general:df_gen_034a.png?40|}} | Symbols for **time or vehicle dependent restrictions** (e.g. road block at **construction sites**, **weekend driving restrictions**) are displayed depending on the setting. The restriction symbol is displayed on the corresponding route section and the route section is highlighted in red. **Click on the symbol to display further details on the blockage.** | + 
-| ::: | :!: |+==== Route profiles and curves ==== 
 + 
 +''**Fastest route**'' \\ 
 + 
 +{{:manual:schnellste_route.png?50|}} **Fastest route** \\ The fastest route setting tries to get you to your destination **as quickly as possible** and also uses the **motorway** for this.  \\ \\
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Routing, Route Calculation, Rerouting and Navigation, Off Route  ======+''**Fast and winding route**'' \\
  
-^ **Routing (route calculation) (App; Web), Rerouting (only App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +{{:manual:schnell_kurvige_route.png?50|}} **Fast and winding route** \\ The fast and winding route plans **large parts of the route via motorways and dual carriageways**, but also uses **winding routes** as long as this does not result in too much of a diversion. \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_025.png?120|}} | **Routing** (route calculation) is the procedure to create a route from the given waypoints and route Options. | + 
-| ::: | **Rerouting** is the procedure in Navigation to create a new route when leaving the route from the Location to a Point on the previous route specified in the Settings (see also **Off route**). From the Point specified in the Settings the previous route is taken into account. Automatic rerouting can be switched on and off in the Settings. | +----
-| ::: | More see below **Online, Offline (...)** | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Navigation (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +''**Curvy route**'' \\
-| {{general:df_gen_030.png?120|}} | Navigation corresponds to guidance along a route. Navigation requires a route and the current location. If navigation is activated, the route will provide the corresponding **turn instructions** at the turn points and information on the remaining **distance** and **time** to the destination (in Kurviger format even without an internet connection). When exiting the displayed route, the corresponding panel remain on the navigation view. However, no values or turn-by-turn instructions are shown on the panel. In addition, the **away from route** sign is also displayed. When you return to the planned route at a later point, the navigation will continue as usual. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
-^ **Off route, Away from Route (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ +{{:manual:kurvige_route.png?50|}} **Curvy route** \\ The curvy route takes you over **beautiful winding roads and great passes** and tries to find a **balance between diversions and fun**. \\ \\
-| {{general:df_gen_033.png?50|}} | The symbol is only displayed in the navigation view if the location is away from the planned route and normally only occurs if automatic recalculation is disabled. The arrow in the panel on the top-left points in the direction of the planned route (depending on the selected recalculation mode). You can manually start a route recalculation by touching the icon. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: |+
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Track, Tracking, GPS-Logging  ======+''**Extra curvy route**'' \\
  
-^ **Track (App, Web)** ^^ +{{:manual:extra_kurvige_route.png?50|}} **Extra curvy route** \\ The extra curvy route is **similar to the curvy route**, but **curvy routes are favoured even more** and cities are avoided more.  
-| {{general:df_gen_012.png?120|}} | A track is a collection of latitude and longitude data from successive points at relatively short intervals along a traveled or calculated route. The track does not include any waypoints or turnpoints. A track can be imagined as a digital track, similar to a track that is actually created when, for example, a vehicle loses sand at more or less regular intervals, which remains on the road and forms a lane. | +The calculated routes are **often small country roads with little traffic**, but usually also take longer detours. \\ \\
-| ::: | Tracks can be used both as overlay and for route calculation. | +
-| ::: | //Picture shows website// :!: |+
  
-^ **GPS Logging, Tracking (App, needs respective subscription)** ^^ 
-| {{general:df_gen_029.png?80|}} | Recording of the travelled path. Touching the **GPS** panel switches the recording on and off. | 
-| ::: | Depending on the setting, the app records the corresponding latitude and longitude data (and possibly other data) at shorter or longer distance and time intervals using the GPS data. The recording can be saved as ''*.gpx file'' in the device. | 
-| ::: | //Picture shows previous app// :!: | 
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Overlays ======+<WRAP box> 
  
-^ **Overlay (App, Web)** ^^ +[[https://kurviger.de/premium/|{{ :general:tourer_badge.svg?100|}}]] [[https://kurviger.de/premium/|{{ :general:tourer_badge_long.svg?100|}}]] \\ \\ 
-| Various data can be displayed in Kurviger on the map as an overlay, for example **Waypoint**, **Track**, and **Route**. The desired data must be available in the ''*.gpx'' file. The data loaded as an overlay is only for visual display on the map. If the data should also be used for route calculation, this must be specified when loading the file. || + 
-| {{general:df_gen_011.png?120|}} | Depending on the source, **Waypoint**, **Track** or **Route** can be loaded individually or as a combination, as an overlay. In the picture both the track, the waypoints and the route were imported as overlay. | +<wrap em>{{:general:luftlinie.png?50|}} ''Straight line''</wrap>    
-| {{general:df_gen_012.png?120|}} | **Track** imported as overlay. Tracks loaded as an overlay are displayed as tracks along a route. In the picture red dotted track on roads. | + 
-| {{general:df_gen_013.png?120|}} | **Waypoints** imported as overlay. Waypoints loaded as overlay are displayed as dots. Blue dots in the image. | +  * The straight line represents the **most direct connection between two points**, **regardless of any obstacles** that may be in between. This means that all kinds of barriers, be it terrain, bodies of water or built-up areas, are theoretically overcome by drawing a straight line connecting both points without detours. \\ With Kurviger [[:web:kurviger_tourer|Tourer and Tourer+]], the Kurviger Premium options, you can display the **airline**. \\ \\ 
-| {{general:df_gen_014.png?120|}} | **Route** imported as overlay. Routes loaded as overlay are displayed as straight line between the originally planned points (without showing the points). In the picture the green dotted line. | + 
-| ::: | //Pictures show website// :!: |+<wrap em>{{:general:all_route_profiles.png?nolink&50|}} ''Show all curves at once''</wrap> \\ 
 + 
 +  * With Kurviger [[:web:kurviger_tourer|Tourer and Tourer+]] you can also display **all curves at once**. 
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Keyboard Shortcuts for using the Website ======+<wrap info></wrap>  Would you like to find out more about the additional functions of Tourer and Tourer+? Then take a look [[:web:kurviger_tourer|here]] or visit the [[https://kurviger.de/premium/|Kurviger website]]. 
 + 
 +</WRAP> 
  
-^ By pressing certain keys you can partially influence the display and operation of the web page. ^^ 
-| R | Hide route | 
-| W | Hide waypoints (start + via points + shaping points + end) | 
-| S | Hide shaping points (only shaping points) | 
-| ALT + S | Snapping waypoints to the street | 
-| ESC | Closing a context based widget (e.g. Waypoint widget, POis widget) | 
-| ENTER | Accept / save the input in an input field | 
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Online, Offline (Data, Actions, Actuality) ====== 
  
-^ **Data in online and offline operation** ^ 
-| Data are required for map display and route calculation. The data used in Kurviger are largely based on data from OpenStreetMap.org. Some map data are also based on data from other sources. Between updating the original data e.g. in OpenStreetMap and using it in Kurviger, some intermediate steps are necessary. This leads to a time gap between changing the original data and availability in Kurviger. For information on the time gap, see below for online and offline operation. When using the data, Kurviger must comply with various licenses and directives. | 
-| :!: | 
  
-^ **Online operation (App, Web)** ^ +==== Avoidances ==== 
-| **Online operation** is the Operation of Website and app with an existing Internet Connection. Maps and route calculation work without further actions. | + 
-| Data changes become effective in Kurviger after few days in the online route calculation, in the map display it can take longer. | +''**Avoid travelling the same road twice**'' \\ 
-| :!: |+{{:general:avoidance_1.png?50|}} **Avoid using the same road twice** \\ This means that the Kurviger algorithm avoids using a road more than once on a route. \\  
  
-^ **Offline operation (App)** ^ 
-| **Offline operation** is the Operation without Internet connecction. This is only possible with the app. Not all functions are available in offline mode. For example the address search is missing. Special Actions are required for other functions: | 
-| To Display maps **offline maps** for the desired area must be saved in the device and opened in the app! Only possible in App with respective subscription! | 
-| For offline routing (route calculation) **offline Routing data** of the corresponding Provider and the desired area must be saved in the device and opened in the app! Only possible in App with respective subscription! | 
-| Data changes become effective in Kurviger after about 1 to 2 weeks in the offline route calculation and after about 1 to 2 months in the offline map display. | 
-| //Information for app refers to previous app// :!: | 
  
 ---- ----
  
-====== Links: ======+''**Avoid toll roads**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_2.png?50|}} **Avoid toll roads** \\ Avoiding toll roads can be particularly useful on long journeys, where toll charges can quickly add up. \\ 
  
-**Quick guides:**\\ +----
-[[app:getting_started|Getting Started with the Kurviger App]]\\ +
-[[web:getting_started|Getting Started with the Kurviger Website]]\\+
  
-**Further information:**\\ +''**Avoid ferries**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_3.png?50|}} **Avoid ferries** \\ This instruction means that routes that include ferry crossings are avoided. This can be useful to avoid waiting times at ferry terminals and additional fees. \\  
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Avoid motorways**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_4.png?50|}} **Avoid dual carriageways** \\ This avoids dual carriageways, which can lead to a more scenic and possibly quieter journey, but may also increase the journey time. \\  
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Avoid main roads**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_5.png?50|}} **Avoid main roads** \\ This can be helpful to avoid traffic jams in densely populated or busy areas. \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Avoid the smallest roads**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_6.png?50|}} **Avoid the smallest roads** \\ This can be particularly useful in rural or inaccessible areas to avoid difficulties when navigating or driving. \\  
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Avoid unpaved roads**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:avoidance_7.png?50|}} **Avoid unpaved roads** \\ This avoidance helps to avoid unpaved or gravel roads to minimise risk and ensure a safer ride, especially in bad weather or rough terrain. \\  
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +<WRAP box>  
 + 
 +<wrap em>Notes:</wrap>    
 +  * Choosing a large number of avoidances means that Kurviger is severely restricted when calculating the route. 
 +  * Avoidances should therefore be used with caution and **sparingly**, as otherwise undesirable routes or long detours may be calculated! 
 +  * It is also important to ensure that the avoidances are used sensibly in order to obtain a good route. 
 +  * For example, you should take care not to activate avoidances that conflict with each other \\ (example: "Avoid motorways", "Avoid main roads" and "Avoid minor roads" should not be activated together). 
 + 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +<WRAP box>  
 + 
 +[[https://kurviger.de/premium/|{{ :general:tourer_badge.svg?100|}}]] [[https://kurviger.de/premium/|{{ :general:tourer_badge_long.svg?100|}}]] \\ \\ 
 + 
 +<wrap em>{{:general:strength_of_avoidances.png?nolink&50|}}''Determine avoidance strength''</wrap>    
 +  * With Kurviger [[:web:kurviger_tourer|Tourer and Tourer+]], the Kurviger Premium options, you can also select the **Strength of Avoidance**. \\ 1 represents a weak avoidance, 5 a strong avoidance. 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +<wrap info></wrap>  Would you like to find out more about the additional functions of Tourer and Tourer+? Then take a look [[:web:kurviger_tourer|here]] or at the [[https://kurviger.de/premium/en/|Kurviger website]].  
 + 
 + 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +==== Waypoints ==== 
 + 
 +''**Starting point**'' \\ 
 + 
 +{{:manual:start.png?nolink&40|starting point}} **Start**, start of the route. \\ Depending on the selected language of the website and / or the app, the term of this point can be replaced by a translated term. (e.g. in German: Start; in French: Départ) \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Via-Point**'' \\ 
 + 
 +{{:manual:intermediatepoint.png?nolink&40|Via-Point}} **Via-Point** Point on (or near) the route where, for example, an intermediate stop is planned or where there is a special view. \\ Sometimes VP is used as an abbreviation (e.g. in the forum). Depending on the chosen language of the website and/or app, the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term. (e.g. in German: Zwischenziel; in French: Point intermédiaire). \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Shaping point**'' \\ 
 +{{:manual:shapingpoint.png?nolink&40|}} **Shaping point** Point for route guidance over a certain section of the route, unobtrusive marking. \\ Sometimes SP is used as an abbreviation (e.g. in the forum). Depending on the selected language, the term of this point may be replaced by a translated term only in the old app. (e.g. in German: Formpunkt; in French: Point de forme). \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**End point**'' \\ 
 +{{:manual:end.png?nolink&40|}} **End point** End point of the route. \\ Depending on the language selected for the website and / or app, the term for this point may be replaced by a translated term. (e.g. in German: Ziel; in French: Arrivée). \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +<WRAP box>  
 + 
 +<wrap em>Notes:</wrap>    
 +  * The **via points and shaping points** are labelled as waypoints with **consecutive numbering** (starting with 1). 
 +  ** **Start and destination** are labelled as such and are **not numbered**.  
 +  * To avoid problems with route calculation and navigation, do not place the **waypoints at junctions, roundabouts or turn-offs**!  
 +  * The **waypoints do not have to be positioned on the road in Kurviger planning**. In Kurviger, they **can be positioned near the road**, e.g. at buildings or squares, to mark meeting points, for example. 
 +  * However, **waypoints next to the road can sometimes lead to confusing instructions** for such waypoints during navigation. If routes with such waypoints are transferred to other planning or navigation systems, there may be problems with planning and / or navigation! They may then have to be placed on the road. 
 +</WRAP> 
 +---- 
 + 
 +==== POIs (Points of Interest) ==== 
 + 
 +''**POIs**'' \\ 
 +{{:general:poi_uebersicht_de.png?200|}} **Points of Interest** \\ \\ **POI** (Points of Interest) can be displayed depending on the setting. Kurviger currently offers several POIs to choose from (e.g. petrol stations and mountain passes). The POIs **are displayed with symbols on the map**. You can click on them to get more information about this point. In Kurviger you can set a waypoint for the route calculation (start, intermediate destination, destination) at a POI.  \\ \\ 
 + 
 +==== Information points and instructions ==== 
 + 
 +''**Instruction points, turn-off points**'' \\ 
 +{{general:df_gen_032c.png?80|}} **Notification points, turning points** \\ \\ **Notification points**, **turning points** can be displayed on the route depending on the setting. They are displayed as points on the route. These points are created by the routing software and cannot be moved manually. \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Turning instructions**'' \\ 
 +{{:manual:turn-by-turn_instructions.png?80|}} ** Turn-by-turn instructions** \\ \\ In the navigation, **turn-by-turn instructions** and **instructions** are displayed with symbols and distance information for the turn points and waypoints. Depending on the setting, the instructions are also output via **voice announcement** during navigation. \\ \\ 
 + 
 +---- 
 + 
 +''**Potentially closed roads, restrictions**'' \\ 
 +{{general:df_gen_034a.png?80|}} **Potentially closed roads, restrictions** \\ \\ Symbols for **time or vehicle-dependent restrictions** (e.g. road closures for **roadworks**, **weekend driving bans**) are displayed depending on the setting. The restriction symbol is displayed on the corresponding route section and the route section is highlighted in red. **Click on the symbol to display further details about the restriction ** \\ \\ 
 + 
 +===== Keyboard shortcut ===== 
 + 
 +==== Tips for using the website ==== 
 + 
 +<wrap tip> Tip </wrap> By pressing certain keys, you can partially influence the display and operation of the website.  
 + 
 +''R'' Hide route \\ 
 +''W'' Hide waypoints (start + intermediate destinations + shaping points + end) \\ 
 +''S'' Hide shaping points (only shaping points) \\ 
 +''ALT + S'' Place waypoints on the road \\ 
 +''ESC'' Close a context-related widget (e.g. waypoint widget, POis widget) \\ 
 +''ENTER'' Accept / save the input in an input field \\ 
 + 
 +===== Further questions? ===== 
 + 
 +<WRAP round help> Do you have further questions about Kurviger? Then click through our documentation. You'll find a few helpful links below. You can also find the most important topics in the sidebar. You can also visit our [[https://www.youtube.com/@kurviger|YouTube channel]]. There you will find some helpful videos from the "Kurviger Explained" series.  
 + 
 +You can also contact us at any time in the [[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Kurviger Forum]].  We will help you with your enquiry as quickly as possible.  
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +===== Links ===== 
 + 
 +**Short instructions:**\\ 
 +[[:app:getting_started|First steps with the Kurviger app]]\\ 
 +[[:web:getting_started|First steps with the Kurviger website]]\\ 
 + 
 +**More info:**\\
 [[:app|]]\\ [[:app|]]\\
 [[:web|]]\\ [[:web|]]\\
 [[:route_transfer|]]\\ [[:route_transfer|]]\\
-[[web:faq|]]\\+[[:web:faq|]]\\ 
 + 
 +[[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Kurviger-Forum]] 
 + 
 +Further information about Kurviger can be accessed via the sidebar and the Kurviger forum.\\
  
-[[https://forum.kurviger.de/|Kurviger Forum]] 
  
-More information about Kurviger can be found in the sidebar and the Kurviger Forum.\\ 
  
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