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On the new sliding main menu, I like the Main Menu, Locus World and Support sections. I did not like the Facebook, Twitter and Google+ links at the top of the menu. It is an improvement to have them in their current location at the bottom of the menu. I don't use Facebook, Twitter or Google+, so I would not use the buttons. Thanks for the update.

Silly me. Yes, I do have the "Data" icon in the top bar. Thank you menion.

I had my KMZ files stored in Locus/maps and then I was importing them each time to view the map. I moved them to Locus/mapItems. Now I understand the proper way to manage the KMZ files is to use Data > Items.

I added the "Data" location to the right panel menu for easy access.

Thank you gynta!

When I import a KMZ file that contains a JPEG overlay, how do I turn off the imported file so I can view the base map?

Hi, I used Locus for the first time today on a snowshoe hike. I used TopoFusion to create a kmz file that contains a georeferenced jpeg image of snowshoe trails. I imported the kmz file into Locus, recorded the track, and everything worked perfectly during the hike. The track was displayed normally on top of the jpeg image.

When I returned home, I used the base map to view the track in Locus and then imported the snowshoe trail kmz file. The showshoe trail jpeg image is covering the track. I can see the start and end markers, but not the track. How do I bring the track to the top?

I'm not sure if this is helpful, but this is the jpeg link from the kmz file:
<Icon>
<href><![CDATA[files/TFmap.jpg]]></href>
</Icon>

What prompted my question is this... I would use Locus at home and it would show my home location. I would exit Locus and then drive to work. I would arrive at work and launch Locus, but it still showed my home location. I cannot receive GPS signals inside the building where i work. I was attempting to keep Locus active while driving to work. So the answer to my question is to not exit Locus, but use the Home button when leaving Locus and let it continue to run in the background. I have only been using Locus a few days, so I'm still in the learning phase.

I would also like to say that Locus is working well for me. I successfully imported KMZ maps of snowshoe trails and cross country ski trails in my area. I was unable to do this with other Android mapping applications. I purchased Locus specifically for importing KMZ files. Now I'm learning about the other capabilities.

Thank you!

Thank you for the information. I have checked "Locus as a service" and unchecked "Disable when hidden". However, I still see the "Disabled" box when exiting Locus. When I start Locus, the "Enabled" box is displayed and "Locus as a service" is displayed in the notification area at the top of the screen.

If Locus is running as a service, should I see the Locus process running in "Task Manager" > "Active applications"?

Hi, I would like for the GPS to remain on when I exit Locus. I have tried all of the settings in "Turn on during start" but I can't seem to keep the GPS enabled when I exit Locus. What is the proper setting to always keep the GPS running?

Also, I don't understand what is being disabled when exiting Locus and the "Disabled" box is displayed. I thought Locus is disabling my device's GPS, but when I swipe down to see the Android notifications screen, the GPS button is still green.