Easy way to import/export/share custom POI icons, quick point settings and the like
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Would be great to be able to easily share my custom icons and quick point settings with other users who are less phone/tech savvy. Some built-in import/export dialogue would really help.
I like this idea 
For context and maybe to explain a bit more; I work with a group of ecologists who work individually surveying set areas, repeatedly over time. If we find a target species, we note its location, take photos and share them via WhatsApp. The user group includes people of varying levels of tech-savvy and we all use whatever mapping app we want, and we all use our own phones.
Since I discovered Locus, when viewranger transitioned, I've recognised the capability of some of Locus' advanced functionality to make my record keeping not only quick but more detailed with custom POIs representing various species and photos attached. Things like track recording profiles and even custom main menu layouts all contribute to making my use of Locus efficient and easy, once set up. I've been slowly working to get more of us using Locus, getting some to change to a new app is hard enough, getting some to go further and start customising the app will be even more difficult.
If we were all using the same platform, with some basic customisations setup, we would be a much better working group. If I only had to teach each of them how to import a file or two into the app so we all had the same basic customisations, this would make all the difference. I can imagine other use cases where sharing custom configs could be useful, clubs and enthusiast groups for example, that use mapping as part of their activities, etc.
For context and maybe to explain a bit more; I work with a group of ecologists who work individually surveying set areas, repeatedly over time. If we find a target species, we note its location, take photos and share them via WhatsApp. The user group includes people of varying levels of tech-savvy and we all use whatever mapping app we want, and we all use our own phones.
Since I discovered Locus, when viewranger transitioned, I've recognised the capability of some of Locus' advanced functionality to make my record keeping not only quick but more detailed with custom POIs representing various species and photos attached. Things like track recording profiles and even custom main menu layouts all contribute to making my use of Locus efficient and easy, once set up. I've been slowly working to get more of us using Locus, getting some to change to a new app is hard enough, getting some to go further and start customising the app will be even more difficult.
If we were all using the same platform, with some basic customisations setup, we would be a much better working group. If I only had to teach each of them how to import a file or two into the app so we all had the same basic customisations, this would make all the difference. I can imagine other use cases where sharing custom configs could be useful, clubs and enthusiast groups for example, that use mapping as part of their activities, etc.
Yes, this would indeeed be very helpful. As of now, we have a ten page manual detailing how to set uo Locus. Would be great if we could just share a file.
Yes, this would indeeed be very helpful. As of now, we have a ten page manual detailing how to set uo Locus. Would be great if we could just share a file.
Hello Will,
suggestion from freischneider is perfect for your use case. Best to start with clean empty app instalation on some device, set all necessary stuff and then do a manual backup of all settings except points&tracks. This may be easily shared and restored on other devices.
To original idea > sharing and correct import for custom icons & cursors will be available in the next 4.27.1+ version.
I consider than this idea as implemented, because sharing quick point settings is not ideal as it already overwrite existing user settings.
Hello Will,
suggestion from freischneider is perfect for your use case. Best to start with clean empty app instalation on some device, set all necessary stuff and then do a manual backup of all settings except points&tracks. This may be easily shared and restored on other devices.
To original idea > sharing and correct import for custom icons & cursors will be available in the next 4.27.1+ version.
I consider than this idea as implemented, because sharing quick point settings is not ideal as it already overwrite existing user settings.
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