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Versions / [APP] - version 3.50.+ ( 7. 1. 2021 )

« on: January 11, 2021, 19:42:00 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions

Versions
7. 1. 2021 - Locus 3.50.0

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Locus Map (4+) / Routing over online/internal BRouter

« on: January 08, 2021, 15:08:43 »

Another big separate topic in Locus Map 4 we work on, is the routing system.

Implemented since: Locus Map 3.50.0.1 (file: MapGooglePlay_3.50.0.1_981_beta.apk)

After a long discussion, the app now fully integrates BRouter based solution.

Online routing service
- in the app sources available as BRouter Online

Offline routing service
- in the app sources available as BRouter (inner)

Both services use identical routing profiles, so you should get identical results. Internal solutions offer few parameters in every profile. Should be anyway little slower, mainly on low-powered devices.

What do we want to do for now? Fine-tune current existing quite "general" profiles before we step forward in creating more

Responsibility in our team: big routing fan Radim (@Radim V)

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Locus Map (4+) / Locus Map 4, discussion (beta)

« on: December 22, 2020, 12:20:09 »

The new base topic for discussion about soon coming to Locus Map (version 4).

When?
The realistic release date is in February 2021.

How to help?
Best to use it like the regular version and report possible problems & spread praise

Latest version for download (still named 3.x)

Sub-feature topics:
- Online LoMaps & Online LoPoints: here
- online/offline BRouter routing: here

What changes?
Locus Map Free > will be changed to Locus Map and actively developed. Changes in this topic will be included mainly in this version.
The system will be similar ... functionality for free will be +- equal to the current Locus Map Free. With an active subscription, current "Pro" features will be activated + a bunch of new features we work on last two years.

Locus Map Pro > will be changed to Locus Classic and will be in permanent maintenance mode. What does it mean? Still updated together with Locus Map with fixes and minor improvements to keep it fully working & stable. Ideal for users who like the current solution and don't like changes or planned subscription model. I believe, more than a fair offer .

To be fully fair, I rather do not want to say "forever". I personally set a minimal maintenance mode for five years. Work on both versions will bring the need for some extra time investment, so it depends on how much... But 5+ years is the minimum. And who knows what will be after five years ...

Reference to the older topic related to alpha testing.

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.49.+ ( 15. 10. 2020 )

« on: October 20, 2020, 22:17:18 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions
- blog post

Versions
15. 10. 2020 - Locus 3.49.0
10. 11. 2020 - Locus 3.49.1

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Locus Map (4+) / Locus Map - cloud/sync server

« on: September 08, 2020, 13:06:05 »

It's almost 9 months since we started the work on a cloud/sync solution (since Jan 2020).

And today, we are in a moment that all internal tests were successful and the first public test is possible. Locus Map team currently consists of seven people, but still, a lot of corner cases may not be covered. Because of this, any public tests are more than welcome.

Important: use on own risk!

Important: make a full backup of your database!! This version modifies the database upon start and also may cause a data loss in case of any serious problem in client-server communication.

Version: Google Drive

Privacy: we do not yet have complete "privacy policy" document. Anyway, be aware that based on GDPR regulations, we are trying to work with data as securely as possible. We never share, re-sell etc. any data, never. It's against our deep conviction (I personally guarantee). Once Locus Map 4 will be officially published, all uploaded data on the server (not on your device!) will be deleted.

Usage:
- by default, sync (synchronization between client-server) is disabled
- the best start-point is currently over Data Manager -> in the toolbar is the "Sync" button (will be improved later)
- after the first full sync is done, automatic-sync is enabled. After any change in the database, the sync will be done automatically (with 30 seconds delay). This may be disabled in sync-settings (to work fully manually if needed).

Reporting problems
As usually, best is reproduction of problem on my own device. This means:
- a sharing your original database backup + steps to reproduce problem
- or precise description that may lead to this problem
- or if the app crash, creating a bug report by well-known method here

Known missing functionality & bugs
- automatic notification on other users devices to download new changes

Web route planner & manager of own points/tracks is in preparation (the second part of sync-system). ETA for the Beta test of this part is currently 2-3 months. For now, this tool is mainly about "cloud data backup" and "syncing between own devices".

Looking forward to some feedback

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.48.+ ( 28. 8. 2020 )

« on: August 31, 2020, 16:07:03 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions

Versions
28. 8. 2020 - Locus 3.48.0
10. 9. 2020 - Locus 3.48.1

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.47.+ ( 7. 7. 2020 )

« on: July 14, 2020, 13:30:23 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions

Versions
7. 7. 2020 - Locus 3.47.0
14. 7. 2020 - Locus 3.47.1

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.46.+ ( 26. 5. 2020 )

« on: May 26, 2020, 13:56:44 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions

Versions
26. 5. 2020 - Locus 3.46.0

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.45.+ ( 14. 4. 2020 )

« on: April 15, 2020, 14:07:36 »

Important links
- list of news of public versions

Versions
15. 4. 2020 - Locus 3.45.0
23. 4. 2020 - Locus 3.45.1

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.44.+ ( 20. 2. 2020 )

« on: February 21, 2020, 15:43:24 »

Important links
- blog post about major version
- list of news of public versions

Versions
20. 2. 2020 - Locus 3.44.0

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.43.+ ( 9. 1. 2020 )

« on: January 10, 2020, 08:06:27 »

Important links
- this time without a blogpost
- list of news of public versions

Versions
9. 1. 2020 - Locus 3.43.0
14. 1. 2020 - Locus 3.43.1

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Locus Map (4+) / Locus Map 4, discussion (alpha)

« on: December 06, 2019, 14:57:45 »

Base topic to discuss slowly coming Locus Map 4 version.

Why?
We wrote about Locus Map 4 here: https://www.locusmap.eu/locus-map-lets-talk-future/

When?
We planned this already a few months ago. Then we rather decided to do it more carefully, so next more realistic date is in the middle of 2020.

Anything change to me?
Locus Map Free > will be changed to Locus Map and actively developed. Changes in this topic will be included only in this version.
Locus Map Pro > will be changed to Locus Classic and will be in permanent maintenance mode. What it means? Still updated mostly every month with fixes and minor improvements to keep it fully working & stable. Ideal for users who like current solution and don't like changes or planned subscription model. I believe, more than fair offer .

How to help?
Currently best to watch this topic and help with some major decisions. Alpha version for field testing will come soon.

Latest version for download.

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.42.+ ( 5. 12. 2019 )

« on: December 05, 2019, 13:54:23 »

Important links
- this time without a blogpost
- list of news of public versions

Versions
5. 12. 2019 - Locus 3.42.0

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.41.+ ( 7. 11. 2019 )

« on: November 07, 2019, 20:46:21 »

Important links
- blog post about major version
- list of news of public versions

Versions
2. 10. 2019 - Locus 3.40.0

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Versions / [APP] - version 3.40.+ ( 2. 10. 2019 )

« on: October 02, 2019, 13:38:28 »

Important links
- blog post about major version
- list of news of public versions

Versions
2. 10. 2019 - Locus 3.40.0