Make "new points" a one-touch action
The current method of adding points is verbose and requires too many touches. This may be Ok if points are added while walking, or some other activity where the user can stop and enter the required information. It's not OK for a fast-moving activity. It's definitely not Ok for motorcycling - can you imagine pulling over, removing gloves, getting the device out of it's cradle, and entering the information?
Locus needs to have a one-touch "new point" feature. If some users want to add all the details at that moment ... sure, retain that function. But let the app create a new point with a temporary name, like "Point 25", and not interrupt navigation. The user can enter the details later, when they have time.
This would be even better if it can accept a voice note using connected Bluetooth.
I like this idea 
Good day Colin,
did You tried feature called Quick new point, that is made right for this purpose. Voice input is not possible, anyway otherwise it should fit your needs.
Good day Colin,
did You tried feature called Quick new point, that is made right for this purpose. Voice input is not possible, anyway otherwise it should fit your needs.
Hi Menion
Thank you for that information. You are right, that's what I wanted.
I think it would be even better if the feature is available any time, not just when recording a track. I might want to add a point when I am following a route, but not recording one. Or maybe just add a point when I am wandering around with with no particular destination.
Colin
Hi Menion
Thank you for that information. You are right, that's what I wanted.
I think it would be even better if the feature is available any time, not just when recording a track. I might want to add a point when I am following a route, but not recording one. Or maybe just add a point when I am wandering around with with no particular destination.
Colin
Hello Colin,
glad to here it is it.
Feature is available anytime! As you may see on screenshot in manual - section Storage - You may choose any folder from your database (this case that point is immediately stored into data) or track record (this case that point is stored to current active track recording). Hope this helps to make this clear.
Hello Colin,
glad to here it is it.
Feature is available anytime! As you may see on screenshot in manual - section Storage - You may choose any folder from your database (this case that point is immediately stored into data) or track record (this case that point is stored to current active track recording). Hope this helps to make this clear.
I have "Favorites" and "My points."
How many keypresses should this task require if I am doing ti properly?
I have 4 (and that is with a Quick Access button added to the panel).
I was really hoping for 1, following by a confirmation.
I have "Favorites" and "My points."
How many keypresses should this task require if I am doing ti properly?
I have 4 (and that is with a Quick Access button added to the panel).
I was really hoping for 1, following by a confirmation.
Colin, please check this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33Yf496RTs .
It's for older version of Locus and for different feature anyway during first minute, you may see how this "Quick add point" works. User place during this time many points and every with just two taps, no more! One tap to start "Quick add point" function, second to choose which configuration he wants, nothing more.
Colin, please check this video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e33Yf496RTs .
It's for older version of Locus and for different feature anyway during first minute, you may see how this "Quick add point" works. User place during this time many points and every with just two taps, no more! One tap to start "Quick add point" function, second to choose which configuration he wants, nothing more.
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