From 6be7c6c5b89c1668a226dcb15c0496e15ac65fa4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "S. Kozyr" Date: Fri, 6 Oct 2023 11:37:49 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Small changes to faq pages Signed-off-by: S. Kozyr --- content/faq/android.md | 14 +++++++------- content/faq/bookmarks.md | 4 +++- content/faq/general.md | 9 +++++---- content/faq/ios.md | 4 ++-- content/faq/map.md | 40 +++++++++++++++++++++------------------- content/faq/routing.md | 16 +++++++--------- 6 files changed, 45 insertions(+), 42 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/faq/android.md b/content/faq/android.md index 447daba0..d48b6fcf 100644 --- a/content/faq/android.md +++ b/content/faq/android.md @@ -6,29 +6,29 @@ extra: menu_title: F.A.Q. - Android --- -### What Android version can run OrganicMaps +### What Android version can run OrganicMaps? -You need at leat Android 5 to run the app. If you want to use AndroidAuto then minimal version is Android 6+. +You need at leat Android 5 to run the app. All devices with latest Android can run OrganicMaps. If you want to use AndroidAuto then minimal version is Android 6+. -OrganicMaps can work on devices with Google Services and without Google support. +OrganicMaps can work on devices with Google Services installed and without Google support. ### What's the difference between F-Droid and Google Play versions of tha app? -F-Droid version comes without [Google Play Services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Play_Services). Services could improve location accuracy using nearest cell towers and wifi hotspots if internet connection is available. F-Droid version uses only device GPS sensor. +F-Droid version comes without [Google Play Services](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Play_Services). These Services improve location accuracy using nearest cell towers and wifi hotspots if internet connection is available. F-Droid version uses only device GPS sensor. -Using OrganicMaps from Google Play you can disable Google Play Services for location search in app settings. +With OrganicMaps from Google Play you can disable Google Play Services for location search in app settings. ### Why OrganicMaps is slow on my device, UI is laggy, and it crashes randomly? Most likely you configured to store maps data on SD card. Usually switchable SD cards in Android phones are slow and unreliable. -Change OrganicMaps config to store maps data in internal storage. Open Settings -> Save maps to -> Internal private storage. +Change OrganicMaps config to store maps data in internal storage. Open Settings → Save maps to → Internal private storage. Or you can replace SD card with faster one to improve map performance. ### How to enable logs? -If you want to report a bug then additional app logs could help locate a problem. To get useful logs go to Settings -> Enable logging. After that do action to reproduce the problem. Finally tap on icon with OrganicMaps icon on main screen and press "Report a bug" button. Don't forget to disable logging after reporting. +If you want to report a bug then additional app logs could help locate a problem. To get useful logs go to Settings → Enable logging. After that do action to reproduce the problem. Finally tap on icon with OrganicMaps icon on main screen and press "Report a bug" button. Don't forget to disable logging after reporting. ### What if app crashes on start? diff --git a/content/faq/bookmarks.md b/content/faq/bookmarks.md index 7ce7849d..7f3f4e57 100644 --- a/content/faq/bookmarks.md +++ b/content/faq/bookmarks.md @@ -44,6 +44,8 @@ Bookmarks and tracks are stored in private app folder and are not accessible fro You can access these files on iPhone/iPad from desktop using iTunes app. +On Android device with Root enabled you can find bookmarks in `/data/data/app.organicmaps`. + ### How to remove bookmark or track? On Android you can remove bookmark from from bookmarks list using longtap menu. @@ -54,7 +56,7 @@ On iOS: ??? All you tracks and bookmarks are removed from device when OrganicMaps is uninstalled. Please backup your bookmarks and tracks using export button. -Cloud bookmarks backup is planned in future releases. +Cloud bookmarks backup and sync is planned in future releases. {{ references() }} diff --git a/content/faq/general.md b/content/faq/general.md index 512dc4e4..c4d83e78 100644 --- a/content/faq/general.md +++ b/content/faq/general.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ extra: ### Project history -TODO +??? ### Who is working on the project? @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ Also contributors help with new features, bugfixing, testing, graphical design a ### What are the advantages of OM compared to other maps? OrganicMaps is focused on speed, privacy, battery efficiency and minimization of network utilization. -You can use offline map for navigation in places far from civilization and in cities with complex traffic network. +You can use offline map for navigation in places far from civilization or in cities with complex traffic network. Also compare our [privacy policy](/privacy) with other maps apps. Tell your friends about the difference. ### What is your product roadmap? @@ -32,11 +32,12 @@ Crunch till the end of our days!! ### Why you should always update app to the latest version? -We constantly working on improvements and fixing bugs. New map data is distributed only with regular application updates. +We constantly work on improvements and fixing bugs. New map data is distributed only with regular application updates. ### How to send up a bugreport? -Report bugs or issues to [the issue tracker][issues] or [email us][email]. +Report bugs or issues to [the issue tracker][issues] or [email us][email]. You can submit feedback directly from app. +Just click icon with "?" on iOS or with green OrganicMaps icon on Android. You'll find "Report a bug" button there. ### Where to read latest news updates? diff --git a/content/faq/ios.md b/content/faq/ios.md index ddb8e430..1375344d 100644 --- a/content/faq/ios.md +++ b/content/faq/ios.md @@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ extra: menu_title: F.A.Q. - iOS --- -### Как в iOS открывать/импортировать KML и GPX +### What iOS version can run OrganicMaps? -??? +OrganicMaps runs on devices with iOS/iPadOS 12+. ### Why CarPlay is always dark? diff --git a/content/faq/map.md b/content/faq/map.md index a0ccc71d..69546d93 100644 --- a/content/faq/map.md +++ b/content/faq/map.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ extra: menu_title: F.A.Q. - How to use map --- -### We have Long Tap! +### How to use Long Tap? You can do a lot of thing in the app using long tap: @@ -20,16 +20,16 @@ Try long tap in OrganicMaps to discover hidden features. -Use long tap on unknown object to get it's type and name. -You will see road type or forest kind in lower panel. -By the way you use search to find all objects of such kind. +Use long tap on any object to get it's type and name. +You can find road type or forest kind in the bottom panel. +By the way you search objects by type also. ### How to maximize map? Perform single tap on empty space to hide app interface and get fullscreen map. Tap on the map again to get UI back. -### What gestures OrganicMaps supports? +### What gestures does OrganicMaps support? (On iOS and iPadOS) Tap and hold on zoom buttons then drag up or down to zoom. @@ -41,10 +41,10 @@ You can rotate, pan and zoom map with two fingers gestures. -Tap twice on screen and on the second tap just slide your finger up and down to zoom in and zoom out respectively. +Tap twice on map and on the second tap just slide your finger up and down to zoom in and zoom out respectively. This gesture works on Android and iOS and not only in OrganicMaps. @@ -52,15 +52,15 @@ This gesture works on Android and iOS and not only in OrganicMaps. -Tap on a blue arrow indicating you position to see your GPS coordinates, speed, and height above mean sea level. -Use long tap to copy those values or push share button to give you coordinates to friends. +Tap on blue arrow indicating your position to see GPS coordinates, speed, and height above mean sea level. +Push share button to give you coordinates to friends. ### What does gray circle around my position mean? -GPS sensors have accuracy rate. Gray circle indicates this accuracy. It means that your actual position is somewhere inside this circle. -Accuracy degrade inside buildings, near constructions of steal or radiation sources. +GPS sensors have accuracy rate. Gray circle indicates this accuracy. Your actual position is somewhere inside this circle. +Accuracy degrade inside buildings, near steal constructions or radiation sources. To improve GPS precision go outside to be under clear sky. Enabling [Google Location Accuracy](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/2839911?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid) on Android improves precision significantly. @@ -68,9 +68,9 @@ Enabling [Google Location Accuracy](https://support.google.com/maps/answer/28399 -This arrow shows direction from your location to the point and distance. You should enable location to see it. -Press this button to see fullscreen indicator of orientation and distance. -You can use it for azimuth navigation if routing is not possible for some reason. +This arrow shows direction and distance from your location to selected POI. You should enable location to see it. +Pressing this button gets fullscreen indicator of orientation and distance. +You can use it for azimuth navigation if step-by-step routing is not possible for some reason. ### What does icon bellow zoom buttons mean? @@ -104,11 +104,13 @@ First make sure you installed updated app from [AppStore][appstore], [Google Pla -OrganicMaps works with map data from [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) project. You can improve places details using "Edit Place" button. To make you changes available to others you need an account on [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org). If you want to change POI position, or clarify footway, or add buildings and bridges, please use [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) site with enhanced editing tools. +OrganicMaps works with map data from [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) project. You can improve place details using "Edit Place" button. To make your changes publicly available you need an account on [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org). If you want to change POI position, or clarify footway, or add buildings and bridges, please use [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) site with powerful editing tools. ### How edits are uploaded on OpenStreetMaps.org, how conflicts are resolved? -OrganicMaps application stores POI changes locally till internet connection is available. You can make changes while offline. Edits are uploaded to [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) in background. If there are edit conflicts ??? +OrganicMaps application stores POI changes locally till internet connection is available. You can make changes while offline. Edits are uploaded to [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) in background. + +If there are edit conflicts ??? ### Who moderates changes? @@ -116,17 +118,17 @@ OrganicMaps application stores POI changes locally till internet connection is a ### Why "Edit place" button is disabled or hidden? -Your maps data is more than 2 month old and requires update. Please install latest app and download up-to-date maps. +If your maps data is more than 2 month then edit button is unavailable. Please install latest app and download up-to-date maps to enable editting. ### How to use search? -You can search places, addresses, cities, sites and many other interrests. OrganicMaps looks not only by name but by type. You can find nearest drinking water, bycicle parking, bookstore or cave with search field. +You can search places, addresses, cities, sites and many other interrests. OrganicMaps looks not only by name but by type. You can find nearest drinking water, bycicle parking, bookstore or cave from search field. ### What are secret search queries? `?vulkan`, `?gl` - ??? -`?edits` - will show changes you made lately and its status. You can see if changes you made are already uploaded to [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) or there were any problems? +`?edits` - will show changes you made lately and its status. You can see if changes are already uploaded to [OpenStreetMaps.org](https://osm.org) or there were any problems? See [documentation](https://github.com/organicmaps/organicmaps/blob/master/docs/DEBUG_COMMANDS.md) for the full list of commands. diff --git a/content/faq/routing.md b/content/faq/routing.md index 9656077f..46d2f355 100644 --- a/content/faq/routing.md +++ b/content/faq/routing.md @@ -1,14 +1,14 @@ --- -title: "F.A.Q. - General questions" +title: "F.A.Q. - Routing" description: "Frequently asked questions for Organic Maps application" weight: 1000 extra: - menu_title: F.A.Q. - General questions + menu_title: F.A.Q. - Routing --- ### How to build a route? -OrganicMaps can build route for car trip, bycicle ride or foot walk. +OrganicMaps can build a route for car trip, bycicle ride or foot walk. Pick destination point with tap on a POI or by long tap on any place. Use "Route to" button to start route planning. @@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Push "Start" to begin step-by-step routing. ### How to add intermediate route points? -In route planning or routing mode you can pick point on map and tap "Add Stop" button. New intermediate point would be added to the route. +In route planning or routing mode pick a point on map and tap "Add Stop" button. New intermediate point would be added to the route. @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ In routing mode you can search for gas stations, parking, food, stores and ATMs ### How to enable route aviodance rules? -Go to Settings - Routing options and select types of road you want to avoid: +Go to Settings → Routing options and select types of road you want to avoid: @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ You can choose any start point with "Route from" button. ### Why OrganicMaps builds crooked route? -This could happen if map data is outdated. We work on routing constantly. Please update the app regularly. +This could happen if map is outdated. We work on routing constantly. Please update the app regularly. Sometimes near country or region borders route could be unoptimal. This is known issue. @@ -84,9 +84,7 @@ To improve compass use callibration moves according to [instruction](https://www Probably you have problem with compass sensor. See previous question for solution. -### Routing options are visible only when route can be modified by them. Otherwise they're hidden. - -### How to enable north up? +### How to enable north up in navigation mode?