[APP] - version 4.30.+ ( 6/2025 )

[slarti76]

I got several observations about the new LoPoints:

• They still don't work with offline raster maps. I mentioned this before, don't remember if there was a reason, but it's inconvenient and confusing - if this is technically not possible, Locus should at least display a message when activating LoPoints over a map which doesn't support it.
• Worse, when I switch back from raster map to other map with LoPoints on, they still don't appear. I have to zoom in or out (sometimes multiple times) to "trigger" display.
• The highlighted icons have an un-intuitive "tap point": You have to click on the tip of the arrow. But the intuitive thing is to tap the icon itself. When several icons overlap each other and I tap on the top-most, I instead select some half-hidden one in the background. Same applies for moving the center cross over some point - I can be slap-dap in the middle of a "food & drinks" icon and a box pops up saying "guidepost" (which is not even a highlighted category).

[Gerhard57]

There is a problem with new LoPoints "Search in categories".
If app language is set to german i noticed duplicated entries see attached german.jpg
After changing app lanuage to english there are still entries in german see attached english.jpg

[Andrew Heard]

I got several observations about the new LoPoints:

are you using the latest beta? I reported similar issue with magnification not taken into account. But yes, still a few loose ends.

Posted in the search topic instead of here https://forum.locusmap.eu/index.php?topic=8436.0

[Menion]

Hi guys,

firstly, version 4.30.1 with some fixes was published.


@Tapio
update of online POI DB > twice per week if I'm correct

return from "Other POIs" > hmm, not so easy . I've reduced it to at least two clicks.

@Blihi
LoPoints in presets > hmm, is it really useful? Should be no serious reason to disable them, or not?

@Andrew Heard
mass update > improved in the latest version

default copy/move folder > yes, there was also a change in the "Choose folder" dialog, so it should be more usable now

@Josef Žajdlík
quick show/hide of LoPoints > hmm, currently it took a found clicks. I'll think about it.

@slarti76
LoPoints not working without LoMaps > I'm still unable to simulate it . They work with all maps for me. What maps are you using?

highlighted icons tap area > hmm, you are correct. It should be a little improved in latest version, but still not perfect. More complicated, so later.

@Gerhard57
duplicate categories > hmm, good point. It is because of change in the language. Give a try next version please.

[slarti76]

@slarti76
LoPoints not working without LoMaps > I'm still unable to simulate it . They work with all maps for me. What maps are you using?

Well, it's my beloved OruxMaps format map - I know, I'm the last one to use them
It does work e.g. with the raster map downloaded with Locus' own system, so it's not an all-raster-maps thing.

[Graf Geo]

@Menion:

Thanks for the update. You didn't mention it in the changelog, but clicking on the red pointer now moves the map directly to the location you're looking for. Perfect. 👍

(See this topic)

[Gerhard57]

@Gerhard57
duplicate categories > hmm, good point. It is because of change in the language. Give a try next version please.

Problem still exists in 4.30.1
Change of language was just a try to see if it's a problem of translation.

How can I reset the list of categories?
I am using only online LoPoints with OAM maps.

[T-mo]

@Gerhard57
duplicate categories > hmm, good point. It is because of change in the language. Give a try next version please.

Problem still exists in 4.30.1
Change of language was just a try to see if it's a problem of translation.

How can I reset the list of categories?
I am using only online LoPoints with OAM maps.

It's the same with english language, see pic, and it's by design, it's actually there since several versions incl. new LoPoint-playground.

[Blihi]

@menion

I use Locus for 4 purposes:
1) motorbike navigation. Uses a custom map theme showing tracks a bit wider and showing fuel stations, campsites and restaurants on the map while driving. Before, I showed them using the custom theme, now this can be done with LoPoints marked on the map. Other lopoints could even be disabled.

2) hiking. Uses the default map theme for hiking. Lopoints are useful for wayfinding, but I do not need any specific categories marked as this clutters the screen.

3) driving. Only if a specific route needs to be stuck to, I use Locus rather than Google Maps. Lopoints are not so relevant, marked LoPoints also not in general.

4) editing. Lopoints should be visible, but none marked as they clutter the screen.

All in all, I think being able to switch LoPoints on or off per profile would be great. As I said, I now solve that with a custom map theme where the layers can be switched on and off per theme.

[freischneider]

@menion

I use Locus for 4 purposes:
1) motorbike navigation. Uses a custom map theme showing tracks a bit wider and showing fuel stations, campsites and restaurants on the map while driving. Before, I showed them using the custom theme, now this can be done with LoPoints marked on the map. Other lopoints could even be disabled.

2) hiking. Uses the default map theme for hiking. Lopoints are useful for wayfinding, but I do not need any specific categories marked as this clutters the screen.

3) driving. Only if a specific route needs to be stuck to, I use Locus rather than Google Maps. Lopoints are not so relevant, marked LoPoints also not in general.

4) editing. Lopoints should be visible, but none marked as they clutter the screen.

All in all, I think being able to switch LoPoints on or off per profile would be great. As I said, I now solve that with a custom map theme where the layers can be switched on and off per theme.

You can quickly switch the highlighted ones on and off. So switch them on for the motorcycle and off otherwise. That's no great effort.