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====== Getting Started with the Kurviger Website ====== | ====== Getting Started with the Kurviger Website ====== | ||
- | This guide will show you the basic steps to get started with Kurviger. | + | This guide will show you the basic steps to get started with Kurviger. |
===== Plan a Route ===== | ===== Plan a Route ===== | ||
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Planning a route is the core functionality of Kurviger. It is very easy to plot a route on the website. A route consists of two or more waypoints. The Kurviger algorithm tries to connect the waypoints with an enjoyable route. Waypoints can be used to mark stops or can be used change where the route goes (Shaping Point). | Planning a route is the core functionality of Kurviger. It is very easy to plot a route on the website. A route consists of two or more waypoints. The Kurviger algorithm tries to connect the waypoints with an enjoyable route. Waypoints can be used to mark stops or can be used change where the route goes (Shaping Point). | ||
- | There are two ways to set a waypoint, or in general to work with your route. You can us the **sidebar** on the left, or you can use the **map** | + | There are two ways to set a waypoint, or in general to work with your route. You can us the **sidebar** on the left, or you can use the **map**. |
- | In the **sidebar** | + | In the **sidebar** |
- | You can use the **map**. Right click on the map and choose any of the '' | + | You can use the **map**. Right click on the map and choose any of the '' |
So to get started, plan a simple route. For example right click on the map and select '' | So to get started, plan a simple route. For example right click on the map and select '' | ||
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==== Naming Waypoints ==== | ==== Naming Waypoints ==== | ||
- | You can provide a name to a waypoint in different ways, the easiest way is to use the sidebar and click on the input of the name, write a name, and click on '' | + | You can provide a name to a waypoint in different ways, the easiest way is to use the sidebar and click on the input of the name. You should see a widget with more information about that waypoint. Click on the pencil next to the current waypoint name (e.g., '' |
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* Extra curvy - can contain significant detours and tries to maximize fun while strongly avoiding cities. | * Extra curvy - can contain significant detours and tries to maximize fun while strongly avoiding cities. | ||
- | With these different modes, you can set the general type of route you are looking for. If you are a Kurviger Tourer, you can see all three curvy modes at once, which can help to combine different alternatives into a great route. | + | With these different modes, you can set the general type of route you are looking for. If you are a [[web: |
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* Using the same road twice - will result in a different way back | * Using the same road twice - will result in a different way back | ||
- | * Avoid toll roads | + | * Toll roads |
- | * Avoid ferries | + | * Ferries |
- | * Avoid motorways | + | * Motorways |
- | * Avoid main roads - this will result on a route mostly using smaller back country roads | + | * Main roads - this will result on a route mostly using smaller back country roads |
- | * Avoid narrow | + | * Narrow |
- | * Avoid unpaved | + | * Unpaved |
- | If you are a Kurviger Tourer, you can even change how strongly these avoidances should factor into the routing calculation. So you might decide to have only a slight ferry avoidance, but still using a ferry if the detour would be too long. | + | If you are a [[web: |
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===== Including Points of Interest on your Tour ===== | ===== Including Points of Interest on your Tour ===== | ||
- | Kurviger includes a lot of POIs that might be interesting for your tour. We provide both curated | + | Kurviger includes a lot of POIs that might be interesting for your tour. We provide both editorial |
- | * Motorcycle | + | * Biker friendly |
- | * Motorcycle | + | * Motorcycle |
- | * Motorcycle meeting points / biker cafes (Curated) | + | * Motorcycle meeting points / biker cafes (Editorial) |
* Fuel stations (OSM) | * Fuel stations (OSM) | ||
- | * Mountain passes (Curated | + | * Mountain passes (Editorial |
- | * Motorcycle friendly tourism (Curated) | + | * Motorcycle friendly tourism (Editorial) |
- | * Technical Museums (Curated) | + | * Technical Museums (Editorial) |
* Mechanics and Motorcycle Shops (OSM) | * Mechanics and Motorcycle Shops (OSM) | ||
- | * Tourist Attractions and Interesting Places to Stop (Curated | + | * Tourist Attractions and Interesting Places to Stop (Editorial |
* Viewpoints (OSM) | * Viewpoints (OSM) | ||
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- | In the POI info window, you can click on the route planner button | + | In the POI info window, you can click on the buttons |
If you know of a POI that is missing, please let us know: [[web: | If you know of a POI that is missing, please let us know: [[web: | ||
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===== Loading routes (Overlay vs. Route) ===== | ===== Loading routes (Overlay vs. Route) ===== | ||
- | Kurviger can load routes in many formats. On the website, click on import, there you can select the route you want to import. | + | Kurviger can load routes in many formats. On the website, click on '' |
The overlay only displays the data, but does not use it for routing. This can be useful to load a couple of routes to help you plan a route. Another use case could be to load data from third parties like Passknacker to include certain POIs. | The overlay only displays the data, but does not use it for routing. This can be useful to load a couple of routes to help you plan a route. Another use case could be to load data from third parties like Passknacker to include certain POIs. | ||
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To transfer a route, you need to click on '' | To transfer a route, you need to click on '' | ||
- | As a Kurviger Tourer you can export the name of waypoints and the shaping points, just select the option you like. | + | As a [[web: |
When your navi only supports a format based on waypoints (no tracks), it can help to generate additional waypoints that are added to the route so your navi can follow the planned route more easily. | When your navi only supports a format based on waypoints (no tracks), it can help to generate additional waypoints that are added to the route so your navi can follow the planned route more easily. |