Tracks are routes made up of a sequence of points that represent the path to follow on a map. You can use them both to plan your outings and to analyze activities you have already completed.

In Land, tracks are created using the Track Editor, a tool that allows you to draw, modify, and perfect your routes with complete precision.

When Land enters track editing mode, it displays a specific toolbar with creation and editing tools, facilitating a quick and intuitive workflow.

This tool allows you to create tracks from scratch, combining different drawing modes, adjusting the route to the paths on the maps, and easily correcting errors during the process.

See the article Track Editing Tools for a full description of all the functions available in the editor.

In this article, we will go step by step on how to create a new track quickly, from opening the editor to the final editing of the route.

Create a New Track

1. Click the Track Editor button on the toolbar.
   
   
2. In the editor toolbar, press New Track.
   
   

Note: If you do not have any other track open, the editor will automatically start in New Track mode.

Tip: You can also right-click on the map and select New > Start New Track Here to quickly start a new route.

3. In the window that appears, set the name, color, and sport of the new track.
   
   
    
4. Place the first point of the track on the map with a left click.
5. Once you have placed the first point, continue drawing the track route. Land offers different drawing modes depending on the precision or speed you need.

In the next section, you will see the different track creation modes you can use.

Track Creation Modes

Land allows you to create a track route in different ways. Choose the method that best suits your working style or the level of detail you want to achieve:

Create Point by Point

1. Select the Add Points to End tool in the editor toolbar.
   
   
    

2. Left-click on each new point you want to add.

3. Continue until you complete the desired route.

Draw Track

1. Select the Draw Track tool in the editor toolbar.
   
   
    
2. From the last point of the track, hold down the left mouse button and drag over the map following the route you want.
   
   
3. Release the button: the drawn section will be automatically added to the track.

FastTrack

Use the FastTrack tool for Land to trace sections of the track following the paths on the map.

See the article FastTrack: Automatically Create Sections to learn how to use it.

Finish Editing

When you finish drawing your route, you can close track editing and save it for later use.

1. Click the Finish Editing button in the editor toolbar.
   
   
    

2. The track will automatically switch to display mode.

3. To save the file, right-click on the track in the data tree and select: File > Save Track.
   
   

Tip: You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + S to quickly save the track in its current location.

Correct Errors

During track creation, it is normal to make small mistakes, such as placing a point in the wrong spot or drawing an incorrect section. You can easily correct them in the following ways:

• Undo: removes the last created point. Each time you press Undo, a previous point will be deleted. This is the fastest way to correct mistakes while drawing.
  
  
   
• Keyboard Shortcut: press Ctrl + Z to perform the Undo action without using the mouse.
• Manually Delete Points: if you want to delete specific points or sections you did not intend to create, see the article Delete Track Points.

Tip: Use Undo as many times as needed until you return to the correct point of your route.

Adjust and Continue Editing

Once the track is created, you can continue improving it with Land's editing tools:

• Modify Route: adjust the path by moving points, adding new sections, or correcting the overall shape. See the article Modify a Track Route to learn how to do this.
• Delete Points: remove specific points or entire sections to redefine parts of the track. More information in Delete Track Points.
• Advanced Tools: explore functions like Merge Tracks, Split Sections, or FastTrack to perfect your routes.

Land offers many tools to edit and improve your tracks. Explore the other articles in this section to discover them all.