Waypoints are markers that can be placed at a specific point on the map. Waypoints are commonly used to mark points of interest or information like a critical turn on a trail.
This article will show you how to:
- create a new waypoint
- change a waypoint icon
- change a waypoint icon's main color and outline color
- change the location of existing waypoints
Create a new waypoint from "+ menu"
1. To create a new waypoint at any time, tap the '+' icon, and then the waypoint icon. If you want to drop a waypoint at your location, first tap the locate icon so it turns black in Android or green in iOS, to center the map on your location, and then follow the steps to create a waypoint:
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To drop a waypoint at your current location, first tap the locate icon so it turns a solid color, then follow the steps to create a waypoint:
3. To change the position, drag the ring around the waypoint.
4. To change the waypoint icon and/or color, tap on the icon.
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For more icon choices:
- iOS: Scroll to the right for more icons. Tap the smiley face emoji to see emoji icons.
- Android: To access more icons, scroll down, search by name, or use the emoji filters below the search icon.
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5. Tap the back button to go back to the Name and Save screen.
6. Choose a folder and add notes if applicable.
7. Tap Save.
Create a new waypoint by tapping on the map
1. Tap the map where you want the waypoint to appear.
2. A tap drawer will appear. At the top of the drawer, tap the Save button.
3. You can edit the title or icon. Tap Save again.
Screenshot from iOS app. Android app is very similar.
Edit an Existing Waypoint
1. To edit an existing waypoint, go to your saved waypoints menu (iOS) / saved waypoint menu (Android)
2. In the list, tap the waypoint that you would like to edit. This shows the waypoint details screen.
3. On iOS, tap Edit (pencil icon) to:
- Edit the title
- Change the icon and/or color
- Move the Waypoint
On Android, tap the pencil icon to:
- Edit the Title
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4. On iOS, tap the More (...) menu for the following options:
- Show on Main Map
- Lookup Elevation
- Guide Me
- Open Driving Directions with Apple or Google Maps
- Delete
On Android, the following actions are available on the waypoint detail page:
- Add a Photo
- Add notes
- Choose a Parent Folder
- Show on Main Map
- Edit/Reposition - change the icon and/or color or change the position
- Guide Me
- Export the Waypoint as a GPX or KML file
- Open Driving Directions with Google Maps
- Delete
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