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| ====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, | ====== App: Route planning, Routing, Route, Instructions, | ||
| - | **App Version 2.x (and 1.x)**\\ | + | **App Version 2.1.x (and few remarks to 2.2.x)**\\ |
| - | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. Kurviger Pro 1.x is missing some of the things described here. More recent | + | The information in this description refers to the mentioned version. More actual |
| Previous topic: [[app: | Previous topic: [[app: | ||
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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 | + | * PRO or Pro: This is only available or possible in the Kurviger |
| 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 | + | The Kurviger online |
| - | PRO: Optional Offline routing cannot take into account the Kurviger routing options. The route created offline can therefore differ significantly from the route created online (see further below "Route planning, ..." and " | + | PRO: Optional Offline routing cannot take into account the Kurviger routing options. The route created offline can therefore differ significantly from the route created online (see "Route planning, ..." |
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| In route planning description, | In route planning description, | ||
| - | Specially generated routing data based on the maps of OpenStreetMap.org is used for route calculation. No special measures are necessary for 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 |
| **PRO**: For optional offline route calculation, | **PRO**: For optional offline route calculation, | ||
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| ^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^ | ^**UI Map mode, Planning mode:** ^^^^ | ||
| |{{: | |{{: | ||
| - | |// | + | |// |
| |**Elements in Map mode (possibly without location and / or route))** |||| | |**Elements in Map mode (possibly without location and / or route))** |||| | ||
| |1) **Map** |1a) Scale (optional, and depending on the setting zoom level) |2) Location |3) **Compass** (optional) | | |1) **Map** |1a) Scale (optional, and depending on the setting zoom level) |2) Location |3) **Compass** (optional) | | ||
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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), | |::: |When leaving the displayed route, the associated displays remain shown in the navigation view. If the route recalculation is switched off (or, for example, if there is no Internet connection), | ||
| - | |// | ||
| ^**Off route (for navigation, only in PRO)** ^^ | ^**Off route (for navigation, only in PRO)** ^^ | ||
| - | ^{{: | + | ^{{: |
| **Finding and executing the routing and route actions:** | **Finding and executing the routing and route actions:** | ||
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| |Menu button |Main menu, expand " | |Menu button |Main menu, expand " | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
| - | **Selectable routing actions:** | + | **Selectable routing actions |
| Expand main menu to select actions for route or route calculation: | Expand main menu to select actions for route or route calculation: | ||
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| * **Offline routing guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for optional route calculation in PRO)//\\ | * **Offline routing guide** //(Opens in the browser the guide for optional route calculation in PRO)//\\ | ||
| * **Options** //(Opens the dialog for selecting routing options, see below)//\\ | * **Options** //(Opens the dialog for selecting routing options, see below)//\\ | ||
| - | * **Actions** //(Opens the dialog for selecting further routing actions, see below)//\\ | + | * **Actions** //(Opens the dialog for selecting further routing actions, see below)// // |
| * **Import** //(Opens dialog for importing a route and/or overlays, see below "Route transfer" | * **Import** //(Opens dialog for importing a route and/or overlays, see below "Route transfer" | ||
| * **Export** //(Opens dialog for exporting a route, see below "Route transfer" | * **Export** //(Opens dialog for exporting a route, see below "Route transfer" | ||
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| * **Clear** //(Opens dialog for deleting route and/or overlay, see below " | * **Clear** //(Opens dialog for deleting route and/or overlay, see below " | ||
| - | **The further routing actions are only selectable with an existing route:** | + | **The further routing actions are only selectable with an existing route: |
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * **CANCEL** | * **CANCEL** | ||
| - | As an alternative to the above operating steps, there is also the following | + | **Selectable routing actions in the route menu:** |
| + | |||
| + | There is a possibility to select actions | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
| - | In the menu more actions are selectable, see below **Open route menu**. | + | Opens the route menu, where you e.g. may select " |
| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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| * Routes from A to B by setting the start and end waypoints | * Routes from A to B by setting the start and end waypoints | ||
| * Round trips from a specific location | * Round trips from a specific location | ||
| - | In both cases, you can also insert specific waypoints or extend the route. Description you find in this page. | + | In both cases, you can also insert specific waypoints |
| ^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^ | ^Different views e.g. when creating a route from A to B: ^^^ | ||
| ^{{: | ^{{: | ||
| |Menu, Action Set waypoint (e.g. end) |Whole route |Waypoint list of Route from A to B | | |Menu, Action Set waypoint (e.g. end) |Whole route |Waypoint list of Route from A to B | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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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 | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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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 " | + | See " |
| // | // | ||
| - | **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 | + | **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 |
| The specifics of operation without Internet connection and the additional routing options (e.g. straight line, strength of avoidances) see " | The specifics of operation without Internet connection and the additional routing options (e.g. straight line, strength of avoidances) see " | ||
| 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 | + | **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 |
| **PRO**: With offline route calculation, | **PRO**: With offline route calculation, | ||
| - | Please consider the following | + | It should be possible to drive a route without annoying courses. This is made possible by following |
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| ==== Procedure for route creation ==== | ==== Procedure for route creation ==== | ||
| - | //Please read through | + | Due to unfavorable procedures during the creation of a route or setting waypoints, annoying courses of a route can occur. Examples for annoying courses: Strange departures and entries at e.g. intersections, |
| - | * first set a start or end waypoint at an intended position or select round trip. 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, | ||
| + | * set waypoints on a road that you want to drive on, if possible | ||
| + | * on roads with separated lanes (e.g. highways) do not set the waypoints to a wrong lane | ||
| + | * if the waypoints are set with the lookup function or in the map, e.g. at a low zoom level, check for the above criteria. See also " | ||
| + | * for creating a route first set a start or end waypoint at an intended position or select round trip. How to do this, you will learn more below. | ||
| * for **Routes from A to B** at the designated position, first select the action **Set start** or **Set end**. | * for **Routes from A to B** at the designated position, first select the action **Set start** or **Set end**. | ||
| * if you first select "Set end" without a start being set, the location is automatically set as start | * if you first select "Set end" without a start being set, the location is automatically set as start | ||
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| * ATTENTION! Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | * ATTENTION! Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | ||
| * you can then **include or add more waypoints** (see below) | * you can then **include or add more waypoints** (see below) | ||
| - | * RECOMMENDATION: | ||
| * you can **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 " | * 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 " | ||
| * you can **reverse** the route (see related section) | * you can **reverse** the route (see related section) | ||
| - | | + | |
| - | * you can place the waypoints | + | |
| * This usually has a direct effect on the calculated and displayed route. | * This usually has a direct effect on the calculated and displayed route. | ||
| * You think you have done everything right. However, due to the above procedure, the route may still have unpleasant features (e.g. short detours into side streets or branching roads, 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 | + | * Therefore, **control route** is recommended (see related section).\\ |
| If you want to ride the route at some point, **saving the route** is also recommended (see related section).\\ | If you want to ride the route at some point, **saving the route** is also recommended (see related section).\\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you want to transfer the route, or drive it in Navi mode with BRouter offline rerouting, we recommend to follow the "Best Practices", | ||
| This is the general procedure. The Kurviger app is very flexible in its operation. Therefore, there are several ways to perform these things.\\ | This is the general procedure. The Kurviger app is very flexible in its operation. Therefore, there are several ways to perform these things.\\ | ||
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| Examples:\\ | Examples:\\ | ||
| - | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
| + | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
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| + | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ | ||
| + | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired location and confirm with OK\\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. To open the belonging menu **touch** this point for a **long** time | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| | | ||
| * Select desired action in the menu | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
| * //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
| Waypoints are set directly or with the crosshairs, depending on the action selection. | Waypoints are set directly or with the crosshairs, depending on the action selection. | ||
| - | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections | + | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections, junctions |
| If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
| - | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions while driving, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions while driving, |
| // | // | ||
| When starting to plan the route, the following applies: | 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.\\ | * 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 | + | * Approximate distance selectable with **slider** |
| - | * [_] Direction | + | |
| - | * If selected, rough heading selection with slider | + | * If selected, rough heading selection with **slider** |
| - | * Only in Kurviger Pro: Number of route suggestions selectable with slider (1 to 3).\\ | + | * Only in Kurviger Pro: Number of route suggestions selectable with **slider** (1 to 3).\\ |
| * Finally, click on '' | * Finally, click on '' | ||
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| A **round trip** or a **route from A to B** can be supplemented with further waypoints (via points and / or shaping points) between start and end (destination). This allows the course of the route to be modified and / or intermediate stops (e.g. refueling, meeting point, meal) to be marked.\\ | A **round trip** or a **route from A to B** can be supplemented with further waypoints (via points and / or shaping points) between start and end (destination). This allows the course of the route to be modified and / or intermediate stops (e.g. refueling, meeting point, meal) to be marked.\\ | ||
| - | The round trip or route can be extended from the previous destination. In this case, the previous destination is marked as a via point and the new point is set as the end (destination). | + | The round trip or route can be extended from the previous destination. In this case, the previous destination is marked as a shaping |
| To do this, you open a menu that offers different options depending on the situation. | To do this, you open a menu that offers different options depending on the situation. | ||
| Examples: | Examples: | ||
| - | * Set via point // | + | |
| - | * Set shaping point //.// | + | |
| - | * Extend route //(Route can be extended with a destination waypoint at the position. The route is extended by making the previous destination | + | |
| Thus, a corresponding menu can be opened: | Thus, a corresponding menu can be opened: | ||
| - | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
| + | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
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| + | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ | ||
| + | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired location and confirm with OK\\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. To open the belonging menu **touch** this point for a **long** time | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| | | ||
| * Select desired action in the menu | * Select desired action in the menu | ||
| * //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * //(see also "Set waypoints" | * //(see also "Set waypoints" | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * **Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | * **Curvy route** //(Prefer curves and mountains. Avoid cities and highways.)// | ||
| * **Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | * **Extra curvy route** //(Strongly prefer curves and mountains. May generate significant detours.)// | ||
| - | * **All curvy routes** // | + | * **All curvy routes** //(only **Pro**. You will be shown 3 routes. "Fast and curvy", |
| In the dialog you make your selection(s) and end the dialog with OK. The route is then created taking into account the options you selected (for online route calculation). | In the dialog you make your selection(s) and end the dialog with OK. The route is then created taking into account the options you selected (for online route calculation). | ||
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| For both cases you can easily reverse the route with Kurviger. You just have to open the corresponding menu: | For both cases you can easily reverse the route with Kurviger. You just have to open the corresponding menu: | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
| - | or | + | or //(only in 2.1.x, in 2.2.x not available)// |
| * '' | * '' | ||
| After closing the menu, the route is created accordingly. | After closing the menu, the route is created accordingly. | ||
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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 | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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| If waypoints are set unfavorably or not positioned properly, this can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions! This can also be the case with separated lanes with the waypoint on the wrong lane.\\ | If waypoints are set unfavorably or not positioned properly, this can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions! This can also be the case with separated lanes with the waypoint on the wrong lane.\\ | ||
| - | If waypoints are located on intersections | + | If waypoints are located on intersections, junctions |
| - | With unfavorable zoom settings when setting waypoints, importing route files (e.g. when using the track data for route calculation) or creating round trips, waypoints are sometimes positioned in side streets or next to the road or small detours are created in turning roads. This can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions. | + | With unfavorable zoom settings when setting waypoints, importing route files (e.g. when using the track data for route calculation) or creating round trips, waypoints are sometimes positioned in side streets or next to the road or small detours are created in turning roads. This can lead to undesired routing and turn instructions. |
| 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, | + | In order to recognize and avoid such unfavorable routing and turn instructions, |
| For imported routes, it may be helpful to add more waypoints and/or delete unnecessary waypoints. | For imported routes, it may be helpful to add more waypoints and/or delete unnecessary waypoints. | ||
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| You may need to change the route profile and / or options and / or add / and or move via points and / or shaping points until the route meets your needs.\\ | You may need to change the route profile and / or options and / or add / and or move via points and / or shaping points until the route meets your needs.\\ | ||
| - | |||
| - | Set a shaping point shortly before the destination. This can avoid problems during navigation when leaving the route and returning to the route. More about this at Navigation (see at " | ||
| To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them with the route: | To better identify the turn instruction points, you can display them with the route: | ||
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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: | + | |{{app: |
| |{{app: | |{{app: | ||
| |For details see topic " | |For details see topic " | ||
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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. | ||
| + | |||
| + | From 2.2.x there are more / other options for displaying the turn instruction points. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | From 2.2.x there are also more / other options for displaying the waypoints (see more below). | ||
| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
| 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.\\ | 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.\\ | ||
| + | From 2.2.x: There is an option to select one of the available marker.\\ | ||
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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", | The markers in the overlay are set, for example, when importing a route file, if the corresponding **Overlay** selection is made during importing (see below "Route transfer", | ||
| - | In the address search, the address point is displayed as a location marker in the overlay. | + | In the address search |
| The data intended for the overlay does not affect the route planning. | The data intended for the overlay does not affect the route planning. | ||
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| The appearance of the route and the overlay track can be selected in the settings: | The appearance of the route and the overlay track can be selected in the settings: | ||
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| First work with the basic setting. Then, if necessary, adjust the settings step by step to personal preferences. | First work with the basic setting. Then, if necessary, adjust the settings step by step to personal preferences. | ||
| + | |||
| + | From 2.2.x: The track color can be selected during import. So different 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 " | **PRO**: You can additionally select a separate route profile color for each of the different route profiles in the settings, see topic " | ||
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| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
| - | When deleting the overlay, all markers of the overlay will be deleted! Also all location markers that you have set with the address lookup!\\ | + | When deleting the overlay, all markers of the overlay will be deleted! Also all location markers that you have set with the address lookup |
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| When exporting a route in *.kurviger format, you only need to select the *.kurviger format and select the desired folder in the Android memory access framework and enter a file name to save it. No other options are required. More see below at " | When exporting a route in *.kurviger format, you only need to select the *.kurviger format and select the desired folder in the Android memory access framework and enter a file name to save it. No other options are required. More see below at " | ||
| - | When importing a route in *.kurviger format, the app recognizes this based on the selected *.kurviger file. As an option, you can choose whether the file is opened and displayed as an overlay, as a route or as an overlay and route Original route or connected to location.\\ | + | When importing a route in *.kurviger format, the app recognizes this based on the selected *.kurviger file. As an option, you can choose whether the file is opened and displayed as an overlay, as a route or as an overlay and route as the Original route or connected to location.\\ |
| When importing a route file with option " | When importing a route file with option " | ||
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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 [[: | ATTENTION! If imported routes cross continental borders, there may be problems calculating the route. Routes across continental borders are difficult to calculate for technical reasons and there are limitations (see [[: | ||
| - | If you want to extend a route with another imported route, in the app it is not possible with importing a route in *.kurviger format. For this task, for example, the gpx format is recommended.\\ | + | Till 2.1.x: |
| + | From 2.2.x: To extend a route with another imported route in the app this is also possible with *.kurviger format.\\ | ||
| Even if one wants or has to work with other formats, it is recommended to export a route in *.kurviger format first. One can then also access (import) this file at a later time and export (save) it e.g. in other formats or create variations of the route by changes (e.g. route reversal, options, route profile, add, move, delete waypoints).\\ | Even if one wants or has to work with other formats, it is recommended to export a route in *.kurviger format first. One can then also access (import) this file at a later time and export (save) it e.g. in other formats or create variations of the route by changes (e.g. route reversal, options, route profile, add, move, delete waypoints).\\ | ||
| Navigation devices (e.g. TomTom Rider, Garmin Zumo) often work with other formats. Therefore, for these devices the route must be exported in a format that can be used by these devices.\\ | Navigation devices (e.g. TomTom Rider, Garmin Zumo) often work with other formats. Therefore, for these devices the route must be exported in a format that can be used by these devices.\\ | ||
| - | With these formats, depending on the source (export) and destination (import) device, the route calculation in the destination device may not have desired results. To avoid problems, you should pay attention to several things. Therefore this topic is described separately from this page. See topic "Route transfer" | + | With these formats, depending on the source (export) and destination (import) device, the route calculation in the destination device may not have desired results. To avoid problems, you should pay attention to several things. Therefore this topic is described separately from this page. See topics |
| Access to routes in the Kurviger account on the website is currently not possible with the app.\\ | Access to routes in the Kurviger account on the website is currently not possible with the app.\\ | ||
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| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
| Deviations from routes originally created with Kurviger routing service and routes later calculated with other routing services (e.g. BRouter) or imported with navigation devices (e.g. TomTom, Garmin) can hardly be ruled out, as the respective routing rules sometimes differ considerably!\\ | Deviations from routes originally created with Kurviger routing service and routes later calculated with other routing services (e.g. BRouter) or imported with navigation devices (e.g. TomTom, Garmin) can hardly be ruled out, as the respective routing rules sometimes differ considerably!\\ | ||
| - | In order to get the same route, some rework is required by setting additional waypoints at appropriate locations.\\ | + | In order to get the same route, some rework is required by setting additional waypoints at appropriate locations. See "Best Practices", |
| // | // | ||
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| * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | * When importing *.kurviger route files with option different from " | ||
| * Even with *.kurviger files, deviations between the calculated route and the original route can occur. Reason: e.g. revisions of the map and routing data and / or the route calculation. Therefore, the option " | * Even with *.kurviger files, deviations between the calculated route and the original route can occur. Reason: e.g. revisions of the map and routing data and / or the route calculation. Therefore, the option " | ||
| - | * Routes created with app Kurviger | + | * Routes created with app Kurviger (with PRO subscription) contain additional options (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route. These options are not used in Kurviger (Free). The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " |
| - | * Routes created with Kurviger Tourer (website) contain additional options in the website (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route, display of road types (Unpaved, ...), potentially closed roads, speed limits). These options are not or only limited used in Kurviger | + | * Routes created with Kurviger Tourer (website) contain additional options in the website (e.g. different route profiles (fast, curvy, ...) within a route, display of road types (Unpaved, ...), potentially closed roads, speed limits). These options are not or only limited used in Kurviger (Free) and PRO. The different route profiles are currently only taken into account in Kurviger (Free) if no route calculation or rerouting takes place. Therefore, " |
| - | In the Kurviger | + | In the Kurviger |
| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
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| |// | |// | ||
| - | 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 | + | 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 |
| - | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer", | + | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" and "Best Practices", |
| **Import (load) a route file:** | **Import (load) a route file:** | ||
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| ^{{: | ^{{: | ||
| |Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options | | |Import (Route file) |*.kurviger selected, Options |*.gpx selected, Options | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
| |**A**: Selection element for **Use of data** |**A1**: Selection element for **Data for overlay** |**A2**: Selection element for **Data for route calculation** | | |**A**: Selection element for **Use of data** |**A1**: Selection element for **Data for overlay** |**A2**: Selection element for **Data for route calculation** | | ||
| |**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)// ||| | + | |From 2.2.x: When importing, a different color can be selected for each track (overlay) ||| |
| + | |//(Open selection elements by touching the arrow or the text)// ||| | ||
| **Options for using the data for overlay and / or route calculation: | **Options for using the data for overlay and / or route calculation: | ||
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| * **Routing** (//(Only the route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) is displayed)// | * **Routing** (//(Only the route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) is displayed)// | ||
| * **Overlay + Routing** //(Track and route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) are displayed)// | * **Overlay + Routing** //(Track and route (with waypoints and turn instruction points (optional)) are displayed)// | ||
| + | * From 2.2.x: The color of the track (overlay) may be selected | ||
| **file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | **file format different from *.kurviger (e.g. *.gpx) was selected: | ||
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| * **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.)// | ||
| + | * From 2.2.x: The color of the track (overlay) may be selected | ||
| * For other file formats, the selectable options may differ. | * For other file formats, the selectable options may differ. | ||
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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" | + | * The options for data selection Track, Route, Waypoints, Number of waypoints are not described in detail here. Unfavorable selection can lead to undesired routes. See "Route transfer" and "Best Practices" for more information, |
| **Extend current route with import route:** | **Extend current route with import route:** | ||
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| * To extend the route, select the appropriate option here.\\ | * To extend the route, select the appropriate option here.\\ | ||
| - | * For this you need e.g. a *.gpx route file. | + | * Till 2.1.x: |
| ^{{: | ^{{: | ||
| |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 | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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| ^{{: | ^{{: | ||
| |Import |Short link input | | |Import |Short link input | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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| ^{{: | ^{{: | ||
| |Import |Tourcode input | | |Import |Tourcode input | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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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", | + | For more tips on importing and exporting route files, see "Route transfer" and "Best Practices", |
| **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 | | ||
| - | |// | ||
| |// | |// | ||
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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** | + | * **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:** | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
| - | * 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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| 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 (color, width, style) at | ||
| * '' | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | From 2.2.x, you can also select the color when importing a track. | ||
| 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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| |{{: | |{{: | ||
| |{{: | |{{: | ||
| - | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or optionally | + | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list and turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Displayed or announced in navigation. | |
| |{{: | |{{: | ||
| - | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or optionally | + | |::: |::: |Displayed in waypoint list, but not in turn instruction list. Kurviger Pro: Not displayed or announced in navigation. | |
| |{{: | |{{: | ||
| |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 // | * Set end // | ||
| - | * Round trip //(Sets start and end of a round trip at the same position)// | + | * Round trip //(Sets start and end of a round trip at the same position |
| - | * Extend route //(The route can be extended by a end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a via point - for more information, | + | * Extend route //(The route can be extended by an end waypoint, whereby the previous end becomes a shaping |
| There are several ways to open such menus. Examples: | There are several ways to open such menus. Examples: | ||
| - | **Variant A: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | + | **Variant A: Long touch map at desired position as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ |
| + | (See also "Map, ..." at " | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Menu opens\\ | ||
| + | * Select the desired action\\ | ||
| + | * The crosshair tool is displayed for selecting the position. Move the map so that the desired position is displayed in the crosshairs (the map can be zoomed as required). Then confirm by touching the " | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Variant B: Address input and / or long touch address point as a method of setting a waypoint**\\ | ||
| (See also "Map, ..., Address" | (See also "Map, ..., Address" | ||
| Internet connection is required!\\ | Internet connection is required!\\ | ||
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| * The position of the address point is taken as the position. | * The position of the address point is taken as the position. | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| - | (See also "Map, ..." at " | + | (See also "Map, ..., Coordinates" at " |
| + | Internet connection is required!\\ | ||
| - | * '' | + | * '' |
| | | ||
| - | * Menu opens\\ | + | * Dialog for inputing the coordinates of the position of the desired location is opened\\ |
| - | * Select | + | * Enter coordinates of the position of the desired |
| - | * The crosshair tool is displayed | + | |
| + | At the desired position an **address point** (blue dot mark) is displayed. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | * Select | ||
| + | * The position of the address point is taken as the position. | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| (See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" | (See also "Map, ..., Bookmarks" | ||
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| * The position of the bookmark is taken as the position. | * The position of the bookmark is taken as the position. | ||
| - | **Variant | + | **Variant |
| (See also "Open Route menu" | (See also "Open Route menu" | ||
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| //Note:\\ | //Note:\\ | ||
| - | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections | + | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections, junctions |
| If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn-off instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn-off instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
| - | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, |
| // | // | ||
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| 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.\\ | 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.\\ | ||
| + | From 2.2.x: There is an option to select one of the available marker.\\ | ||
| // | // | ||
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| If you set as start or as destination, | If you set as start or as destination, | ||
| 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.\\ | 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.\\ | ||
| + | From 2.2.x: There is an option to select one of the available marker.\\ | ||
| // | // | ||
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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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| **Variant A: Reverse the order of all waypoints, reverse route.** | **Variant A: Reverse the order of all waypoints, reverse route.** | ||
| - | * See more below **Reverse route**. | + | * See more above **Reverse route**. |
| **Variant B: Change the order of individual waypoints in the waypoints list.** | **Variant B: Change the order of individual waypoints in the waypoints list.** | ||
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| If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn instructions!\\ | If possible, do not place waypoints on intersections or junctions, as this can often lead to irritating turn instructions!\\ | ||
| If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | If waypoints have to be set for separate lanes, set them on the lane of the intended direction if possible, otherwise irritating route guidance and turn instructions may be possible!\\ | ||
| - | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, | + | To prevent irritating routing and turn instructions, |
| 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.\\ | 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.\\ | ||
| + | From 2.2.x: There is an option to select one of the available marker.\\ | ||
| // | // | ||
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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 an via point (in 2.1.x, from 2.2.x ?) and is supplemented by a new destination on the map**.\\ |
| * '' | * '' | ||
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| * '' | * '' | ||
| Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" | Tapping the menu item "Place waypoints on street" | ||
| + | |||
| + | ---- | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===== Show / hide waypoints ===== | ||
| + | |||
| + | From 2.2.x, waypoints can be shown or hidden depending on the zoom level: | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Via-Points: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
| + | |||
| + | **Shaping-Points: | ||
| + | |||
| + | * '' | ||
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| [[app: | [[app: | ||
| [[app: | [[app: | ||
| - | [[: | + | [[route_transfer:best_practices|Best Practices]]\\ |
| - | [[web: | + | [[route_transfer|Route files, Route transfer (Import, Export)]]\\ |
| + | [[web: | ||
| [[https:// | [[https:// | ||