An overlay in Kurviger is a visual representation of additional information that is placed over the existing map.

• This information can include various data such as waypoints, tracks, or complete routes.
• Overlays provide a valuable way to enhance the map view and make additional details visible without altering the fundamental structure of the map.
• Overlays serve exclusively for visual display and do not directly influence route planning, unless explicitly specified when loading the file.
• This allows for flexible use, where different information sources can be combined and visualized without affecting the actual route.

By using overlays, users can customize the map and display additional information relevant to their specific route planning needs. This flexibility allows for optimized and clear planning, with all important data available at a glance.

The Overlay Manager in Kurviger allows various content to be displayed as overlays:

• Files (e.g., GPX)
• The currently planned route
• Cloud routes
• A favorites folder
• A route folder (only for Kurviger Tourer and Tourer+)

In the Kurviger app, you can open the manager for managing map overlays via the map layer selection button. On the website, the button for managing map overlays is located directly below the map layer selection button.

To add a map overlay, follow these steps:

1. Click on the map layer icon at the bottom right of the screen.
2. Select the map overlays option.
3. Click on the + icon to choose a file.

Now you can choose the desired file from various sources:

• The file can be chosen from your files, from the Kurviger Cloud, or from your favorites.

You can also add your current route as an overlay:

• Simply click on the corresponding button (Current Route button) and the overlay will now be visible on the map.

With Kurviger, you can add a variety of map overlays to optimize your route planning. However, there may be times when you want to hide certain overlays to make the map clearer.

It's very simple: Go to the management menu of your map overlays. There you will find an eye icon next to each overlay. Click on this icon to hide the corresponding overlay. This way, you can quickly and easily adjust the displayed information to your current needs.

The advantage of hiding over deleting is that hiding is only a local action. For example, you can hide an overlay on your smartphone and still have it available on your desktop for planning.

Deleting overlays is just as easy. Next to the eye icon, you will find a trash can icon (in the management menu of your map overlays). Click on this icon to permanently remove the corresponding overlay. This way, you always have full control over your map view and can easily remove unwanted overlays.

You can also change the color of the overlays. Click on the colored square to the left of the overlay. This will open a color selection, allowing you to choose the desired color for the overlay. This way, you can further customize your map view and highlight your overlays in the colors you want.

Terms and explanations in and about Kurviger

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Getting Started
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Best Practices
Route Files, Route Transfer (Import, Export)
Why you might not want to use automatic route recalculation

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