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<sub>[[en:help|Online Help]]</sub> | <sub>[[en:help|Online Help]] > AlpineQuest 2.x</sub> |
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====== AlpineQuest 2.x Online Help ====== | ====== AlpineQuest 2.x Online Help ====== |
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Welcome to the AlpineQuest Online Help for 2.x versions. | Welcome to the AlpineQuest Online Help for 2.x versions. |
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Use the menu on the right of this page to get some help on a particular feature. | Use the menu on the right of this page to get some help on a particular feature. |
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{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} If you don't find your answer in these pages, or if you have any question or suggestion, visit our support forum: [[http://www.alpinequest.net/forum/|www.alpinequest.net/forum/]]. | {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} If you don't find your answer in these pages, or if you have any question or suggestion, visit our support forum: [[https://www.alpinequest.net/forum/|www.alpinequest.net/forum/]]. |
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{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Don't forget to have a look at the [[en:help:faq|FAQ]]. | {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Don't forget to have a look at the [[en:help:faq|FAQ]]. |
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{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Use the language selector on the right to choose your preferred language. | {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} Use the language selector on the right to choose your preferred language. |
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| {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} A complete [[https://www.alpinequest.net/res/alpinequest_2.x_help_en.zip|PDF export of this help is available here]] (en) for offline use. |
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{{ :en:help:v2:map-canvas.jpg?nolink}} | {{ :en:help:v2:map-canvas.jpg?nolink}} |
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====== Using the application ====== | ====== Using the application ====== |
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The main view of the application is the map. This is the view displayed when you start the application. | The main view of the application is the map. This is the view displayed when you start the application. |
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{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} You can change the map display resolution from the [[en:help:v2:settings|application settings]]. | {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} You can change the map display resolution from the [[en:help:v2:settings|application settings]]. |
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===== The information boxes ===== | ===== The information boxes ===== |
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''//**Information boxes**//'' {{:icon_02.png?nolink}} can be displayed in the top-left part of the screen. They are all related to a particular feature, you can choose to display or hide them from the related sub-menu. | ''//**Information boxes**//'' {{:icon_02.png?nolink}} can be displayed in the top-left part of the screen. They are all related to a particular feature, you can choose to display or hide them from the related sub-menu. |
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For example, you can change the screen center coordinates format or visibility [[en:help:v2:settings:locations-and-grids|as explained here]]. | For example, you can change the screen center coordinates format or visibility [[en:help:v2:settings:locations-and-grids|as explained here]]. |
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===== The zoom controls ===== | ===== The zoom controls ===== |
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The zoom controls allow you to change the scale of the map. If your device supports multi-touch, you can use two fingers to zoom in or out. Alternatively, you can use the zoom buttons or the zoom slider. | The zoom controls allow you to change the scale of the map. If your device supports multi-touch, you can use two fingers to zoom in or out. Alternatively, you can use the zoom buttons or the zoom slider. |
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{{:icon_help.png?nolink}} By default, the zoom slider is hidden. Use the [[en:help:v2:settings|application settings]] to display it and configure its behavior. | {{:icon_help.png?nolink}} By default, the zoom slider is hidden. Use the [[en:help:v2:settings|application settings]] to display it and configure its behavior. |
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| ===== The screen center icon ===== |
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{{ :en:help:v2:map-popup-menu.jpg?nolink}} | {{ :en:help:v2:map-popup-menu.jpg?nolink}} |
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===== The screen center icon ===== | |
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The ''//**screen center icon**//'' {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} shows the exact map center location, which coordinates are given in the coordinates information box. | The ''//**screen center icon**//'' {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} shows the exact map center location, which coordinates are given in the coordinates information box. |
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It can be clicked, offering shortcuts like ''"**Target center**"'' (to set this location as the target), ''"**Open with...**"'' (to open this location with another application or to share it), ''"**Create a landmark...**"'' (to create a landmark here, see [[en:help:v2:landmarks|Landmarks]]), etc. | It can be tapped, offering shortcuts like ''"**Set as target**"'' (to set this location as the target) or ''"**Create a placemark...**"'' (to create a placemark here, see [[en:help:v2:landmarks|Placemarks]]). |
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===== The features menu ===== | ===== The features menu ===== |
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| The ''//**features menu**//'' is displayed at the bottom of the screen. |
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The ''//**features menu**//'' is displayed at the bottom of the screen. All functionalities of the application are sorted in categories called features. There is one menu button for each feature: | |
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* {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} Application related functionalities (including [[en:help:v2:settings|settings]], etc.); | |
{{ :en:help:v2:map-menubar.jpg?nolink}} | {{ :en:help:v2:map-menubar.jpg?nolink}} |
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| All functionalities of the application are sorted in categories called features. There is one menu button for each feature: |
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| * {{:icon_01.png?nolink}} Application related functionalities (including [[en:help:v2:settings:custom-menu-buttons|custom menu buttons]], [[en:help:v2:settings|settings]], etc.); |
* {{:icon_02.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:maps|Maps & layers]] (list available maps, change the maps, etc.); | * {{:icon_02.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:maps|Maps & layers]] (list available maps, change the maps, etc.); |
* {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:landmarks|Landmarks]] (save and retrieve landmarks like waypoints, routes, etc.); | * {{:icon_03.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:landmarks|Landmarks]] (save and retrieve landmarks like waypoints, [[en:help:v2:search|search location]], etc.); |
* {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:geolocation|GPS location]] (real-time GPS location on the map, track recorder, etc.); | * {{:icon_04.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:geolocation|GPS location]] (real-time GPS location on the map, [[en:help:v2:tracker|track recorder]], etc.); |
* {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:orientation|Orientation]] (compass). | * {{:icon_05.png?nolink}} [[en:help:v2:orientation|Orientation]] (compass). |
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