Map Toolbar
The Command Bar runs along the bottom of every map screen. It gives you fast access to every map action and group tool without menus or navigation.
Level 1, Always visible​
These buttons are always shown at the bottom of the map:
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| CHAT | Opens the group chat panel. Shows a badge when there are unread messages. |
| PIN | Enters pin-drop mode, tap anywhere on the map to place a pin |
| ROUTE | Opens the route drawing tool |
| AREA | Opens the area drawing tool |
| LIST | Opens the Items List, shows Active Users, Trackers (Radio groups), and Map Data (pins, routes, areas). Includes search and type filter chips. |
| MENU | Expands the secondary toolbar (Level 2) |
In online groups, members with the Viewer role only see the LIST button, they cannot drop pins, draw routes, or access menu tools.
Radio groups do not enforce roles on the toolbar, all members have full access to every button regardless of their role.
Level 2, Menu expanded​
Tap MENU to expand additional tools:
| Button | What it does |
|---|---|
| RECORD | Starts recording your live GPS track as a route. Tap again to stop and save. Shows a red indicator while active. |
| LIVE | Starts Live Share, broadcasts your location continuously in the background for a set duration. Displays a countdown while active. |
| GO TO | Opens a coordinate input to fly the map to a specific latitude/longitude |
| SETTINGS | Opens Group Settings for the current group |
| LOCATE | Centers the map on your current GPS position |
Tapping any Level 2 button automatically closes the menu.
The LIVE button is not available on the web/PWA version. Background location broadcasting requires a native mobile app.
RECORD vs LIVE, what's the difference?​
| RECORD | LIVE | |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | Captures your GPS path as a route item on the map | Broadcasts your location continuously to the group |
| What teammates see | Nothing until you stop and save, then a route appears | Your dot moving in real time on their maps |
| Runs in background | Yes, track keeps building with screen locked (requires Always location permission) | Yes, keeps broadcasting with screen locked |
| Output | A saved route item | Live location updates only (no stored track) |
Unread message badge​
The CHAT button shows a dot badge when there are messages you haven't seen yet. The badge clears when you open the chat panel.