Lokate4.1 - App Store

Lokate is the professional GPS tracking solution built specifically for K9 SAR handlers.

Unlike generic tracking apps, Lokate understands canine search and rescue workflows. Record handler and K9 tracks simultaneously, import
subject tracks for trailing problems, document training sessions with discipline-specific metrics, and integrate seamlessly with CalTopo
and other SAR mapping tools. Customizable log templates let you record your way-and share formats with your team to maintain group
standards.

K9 MANAGEMENT
. Create detailed K9 profiles with certifications, training history, and photos
. Export K9 info cards as formatted text for quick introductions
. Select which K9 you're running when starting assignments
. Track by discipline (Trailing, Area Search, HRD, Water, Disaster, Avalanche)
. Automatic filtering and reporting by specific dog and discipline

SMART TRACK RECORDING
. Simultaneous handler and K9 position tracking with adaptive GPS resolution
. Automatic archive creation with HTML reports, GPS files (GPX/GeoJSON), and photos stored in iCloud Drive
. Geotagged clue markers with photos and notes
. Active Area tracking with distance monitoring
. Automatic weather data collection throughout assignments
. Start assignments paused or recording immediately

PROFESSIONAL MAPPING
. Customizable HUD with 7+ parameters (position, speed, heading, altitude, distance traveled, time on task)
. 2D/3D terrain views with native Apple Maps gestures
. Map item overlays (areas, paths, markers) from imported data
. Navigation modes: fixed, North-up, heading-up
. Long-press any HUD value to copy to clipboard

ASSIGNMENT REVIEW & PLAYBACK
. 10x speed track playback with zoom-follow
. Comprehensive statistics (distance, speed, duration)
. Detailed weather reports (1hr before through 1hr after assignment)
. Discipline-specific performance metrics
. Photo and clue review with embedded GPS metadata
. Subject track start/end indicators

DATA MANAGEMENT
. Import: GPX/GeoJSON files, direct Garmin ASTRO 430 device import
. Export: GeoJSON tracks (including subject tracks), CSV logs for reporting
. Create handler/K9/subject tracks from imported data
. Secure image storage with full metadata preservation
. Swipe actions for quick rename, delete, share, and archive

TRAINING LOGS
. Customizable log templates with standard lists and auto-values
. Share templates across teams for consistency
. Fast entry with pre-configured fields and popup auto-value selection

ASSIGNMENT CLASSIFICATION
. Classify recordings as Training, Mission, or Unspecified
. Built-in filtering by type, K9, and discipline
. Handler-unique IDs enable future mission sharing between handlers

APPLE WATCH INTEGRATION
. View Active Area position and distance
. Mark clues directly from watch
. Instant lat/lon or USNG position display

APPLE SHORTCUTS SUPPORT
Automate track recording, clue logging, and more using Shortcuts.

Version History Improved
- Flexible track labels makes it much simpler to present multiple track sources and play 'what if' scenarios.
- K9 Registry now has separation between certification and training. Certifications and vaccinations have record tracking. Registry can be forwarded to test, email etc. with selection of scope. Certifications or vaccinations with expiry date can be set to notify you.
- New form field: multi-select multi-choice. Allows a list of choices of which any combination can be selected.
- All lists and templates can now be shared via a single file.
- UTM location format. Tapping location string in heads up display cycles through the formats.
- Logs can now combine ranges to form a new contiguous range.

Improved
- Log form builder with improved error notifications.
- Settings now has a colors section with all colors together.
Fixed
- Fix Core Data cascade delete bug causing orphaned TrackPoints
- Archive/data export GPS now with milli second timing
- auto-value "travel distance" now working
- Flanker track color not properly animated.
- Stop recording screen becomes unresponsive
- Delete existing report crashes app
- Stability improvements and bug fixes. 4.1 Mar 27 Bug fixes and stability improvements. 4.0.1 12/02/2025 K9 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
• K9 Info Cards: Create detailed profiles with certifications, training history, and photos. Export as formatted text for introductions to
trainers or agencies.
• Multi-K9 Selection: Choose which K9 you're running when starting assignments with automatic track recording and filtering.
• Discipline Tracking: Select discipline (Trailing, Area Search, HRD, Water, Disaster, Avalanche) with automatic subject track prompts for
trailing.

AUTOMATIC ARCHIVE SYSTEM
• Background Archiving: Enable automatic archive creation when assignments complete with configurable battery thresholds.
• Complete Mission Packages: HTML reports, GPS files (GPX/GeoJSON), photos, and restoration data stored in iCloud Drive/Lokate/Archives.
• Manual Override: Force archive or re-archive via right-swipe, regardless of battery status.

ENHANCED RECORDING
• Assignment Types: Classify as Training, Mission, or Unspecified with built-in filtering.
• Improved Timing: Timer starts with recording and continues through pauses for accurate duration tracking.
• Start Recording Immediately: New assignments can begin paused or recording—your choice.

INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS
• Direct Garmin Import: Connect Garmin ASTRO 430 devices for direct track import.
• Swipe Actions: Left swipe reveals rename/delete; right swipe shows share/archive. No more long-press menus.
• Subject Track Enhancements: Start/end indicators on map, included in GPX exports.
• Adaptive GPS Tracking: Automatic resolution optimization—no manual settings needed.
• Refined Clue Dialog: Consistent interface with visible cancel/OK buttons.
• Map Improvements: 3D terrain uses native gestures. Wind vane rotates correctly during map rotation.
• Log Templates: Auto-value picker popup for faster data entry.

BUG FIXES
• Resolved JSON import visibility issues
• Fixed clue naming and renaming bugs
• Numerous stability and performance improvements 4.0 11/01/2025 Bug fixes and stability improvements. 3.5.1 07/01/2025 NOTICE:
Version 3.5 includes a database format change. The change will happen automatically for every assignment you open. If the assignment has many data points, it may take seconds to a minute to update.

NEW FEATURES:
* Directly import GPS data from compatible Garmin devices (may require "Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter")
* Standard lists to speed up creating logs and log maintenance.
* Log multiple choice values can be overwritten per instance - so you never need to use 'other'
* Recording screen buttons now have haptic feedback and show alert for buttons that require a long press
* Map Item overlays imported from e.g. CalTopo now show labels. Tap to expand to the full label.

FIXES:
* photos taken prior to Feb 11, 2024 were not visible in some instances.
* Speed & Distance computations much more accurate
* Fixes to improve CalTopo imports/exports
* TimeZone no properly adhered to
* Various UI improvements to increase ledgability
* Fixes to zoom - did not always stay when changing map/map type
* Animations are a bit more smooth.
* Many smaller fixes and stability improvements 3.5 05/26/2025 * Wind direction indicator in Assignment Review. Shows average wind direction when reviewing entire track, shows animated actual wind direction when replaying tracks. Size of wind arrow is proportional to wind strength.
* App icon now supports iOS18 dark and tinted versions
* Bug fixes and changes to improve stability. 3.4.1 03/07/2025 New: Guidance/hider tracks for trailing & tracking assignments.
New: Scent pool computed and shown automatically for guidance/hider tracks.
New: Weather information captured for time of the assignment.
New: AutoValues to fill out specific K9 Log values, this is quicker and more accurate than manually entering.
New: Map Item visibility now made persistent.
Fixed: Better adherence to CalTopo JSON and GPX exports.
Fixed: Track play back erratic at times.
Fixed: Track play back scrubber not always allowing reverse scrubbing.
Fixed: various performance enhancements.
Fixed: Log template builder now stores unit string changes.
Fixed: Crash in Track player if not enough track points.
Fixed: Clue note/picture taking dialog optimized.
Fixed: Imported log template only stored after reviewing first, now stores immediately.
Removed: Red filter. iPhone dark mode works as well and is more practical 3.4 08/17/2024 Bug fixes and performance improvements 3.3.1 04/29/2024 New: Track play back. Replays your (and K9) tracks back in 10x speed. You can scrub forward/backward and zoom/follow your (and K9) position.
New: Form test function to try out new or changed form templates.
New: Map Items rename and delete.
New: Assignments now support landscape.
Fix: Form yes-no field and multi-choice fields not working properly.
Fix: Form multi-line comments may fail to save.
Fix: Form deletes may fail.
Fix: Map view updates are now stopped when reviewing settings (better performance).
Fix: Thumbnails saved with assignments.
And many memory & speed optimizations. 3.3 (7) 01/27/2024 fix: potential crash when starting named assignment without cellular connection.
fix: exporting data may not have attachment when assignment has date as name.
fix: SARTopo sometimes fails to export elevation/timestamp data, Lokate now handles this better.
improved: Assignment list now sorts newest to oldest. 3.2.2 10/14/2023 In Lokate 3.2, we have made significant enhancements to improve the handling of imported data, fostering a better integration with third-party applications like CalTopo. Lokate 3.2 introduces the concept of an Active Area, allowing you to assign any of the imported area Map Items as Active. Lokate will continuously update your positional information in relation to this area, whether you are inside or outside it, providing details such as the distance to the closest boundary and heading. This valuable information is also conveniently displayed on your connected Apple Watch.

Furthermore, Lokate 3.2 now consolidates all imported data, whether in GPX or geoJSON format, into a unified repository associated with your assignment. You can import data from various GPX or geoJSON sources as many times as needed. Lokate intelligently recognizes any previously imported data and seamlessly merges it into a single collection. You can easily browse and make imported data visible through the Map Item’s menu.

Here's a summary of the new features and improvements in Lokate 3.2:
* Assignment Detail View's functions have been moved into a convenient pull-down menu at the top, allowing the map to extend to the bottom of your phone's screen.
* You can now export individual assignments to CSV, enhancing data management capabilities.
* The HUD now displays the handler's distance traveled, providing more comprehensive tracking information.
* Assignment time duration is now prominently shown, improving mission monitoring.
* Map Items in the list can be collapsed by segment, allowing for better organization.
* We have removed the share options on/off preference settings, simplifying the user experience.
* To improve usability, all HUD items (except coordinates) now feature intuitive glyphs for easier identification.

We have also addressed several issues to enhance the overall user experience, including:
* Resolving CSV export issues related to text containing commas, ensuring compatibility with software like Excel or Numbers.
* Fixing various map item import issues for smoother data integration.
* Addressing anomalies related to large values displayed on Apple Watch for distance to area.
* Ensuring the mark position button on Apple Watch functions reliably.
* Eliminating duplicate appearances of Map Items in the list.
* Alphabetically sorting Map Items for better organization.
* Correcting the behavior where pausing, stopping, and canceling would unintentionally resume recording.

Please take note of the following:
* Lokate 3 does not integrate directly with common K9 GPS trackers like Garmin. Intellecy inc. is actively working on integration with its own tracking hardware in future releases.
* Lokate 3 is NOT COMPATIBLE with Lokate 2 data formats. If you are upgrading from Lokate 2, it is essential to export your data (HTML export) before upgrading to prevent data loss.
* As of Lokate 3.2, the HTML documentation export feature has been temporarily removed. We have plans to reintroduce it in a more comprehensive manner in the future. 3.2 10/06/2023 This version of Lokate focuses on empowering users to create comprehensive training logs. Now, with this added functionality, you can easily fill out a Log Form for each recorded assignment. Training logs are crucial for monitoring progress and are often required by many localities for effective K9 training. A training log may be added to each recorded assignment and can be exported to CSV for review in third party applications (such as a spreadsheet).

Understanding that every user's logging needs may differ, Lokate also introduces the Form Builder function. This powerful tool enables you to design custom log templates tailored to your specific requirements. By creating personalized log templates, you can efficiently standardize formats and easily share them with your unit, streamlining the process of data management and analysis.

In addition to the new log function, this version brings a host of stability improvements and fixes, the most prominent are:
* Stop recording and Pause recording now require a long press (0.75 seconds). This to combat having these functions activated while your iPhone is in your pocket.
* Starting a recording without a name now fills the name with todays date and time.
* Stopping a recording now provides a brief confirmation message.
* An uncalibrated compass previously led to heading information shown "-1", it now states "Cal Compass"
* Fixed a crash in clue markers when taking a picture 3.1.1 08/14/2023 * 3D maps! A vertical slider allows you to tilt the camera angle to gain a better understanding of the terrain being reviewed.
* Lokate now centers the map when importing areas and/or tracks on the imported data.
* Fixes and stability improvements 3.0.2 12/22/2022 Lokate 3 is a complete redesign as well as repositioning of the application. With version 3, the application is rewritten in modern Swift and SwiftUI, Apple’s newest frameworks, for better support in the coming years. The goal of the application is a companion GPS recorder specifically for K9 handlers. New functionality:

- completely overhauled user interface
- GPS recording by distance covered (was by time)
- MGRS WGS84 location format supported
- HUD; heads up display data
- Able to display handler and K9 tracks
- geoJSON and GPX imports/exports
- Dual track display (handler & K9)
- Night vision filter
- Named markers
- Multiple images per marker
- Exported images can be brand-marked with location info
- AppleWatch app showing instant location and ability to create a marker

Removed functionality:
- KMZ exports
- Play track 3.0.1 11/03/2022 Replaced dropbox sharing with iCloud sharing.
Small stability fixes and improvements throughout. 2.7 07/06/2021 Minor bug fixes, ownership change. 2.5 06/23/2021 Bug fixes. 2.3 05/25/2020 Lokate displays a Live Info Panel. This new feature allows users to observe current information of their activity such as speed, direction and more.

- When you start a new Track, Lokate allows you to turn on its Live Info Panel. The Life Info Panel continually updates GPS coordinates, Speed, Distance, Altitude, and Course information. You can individually turn on/off each parameter to customize what you like to see.

Highly improved coordinate tracking in Manual Mode.

- The Manual Mode now tracks your coordinates in between each recorded Track Point with a much better algorithm. This results in a much better actual track recording. We have also changed the trace line from blue to orange which stands out better. Better accuracy and better visibility - what’s not to like?

Track review functions are relocated to its own menu bar.

- When reviewing a saved track a new mid-screen menu-bar gives you access to information, share options and more. The menu-bar is normally hidden so that you can see most of your track. Use the slanted double triangle button at the right to show and hide the menu bar.
- On the menu-bar, the Info button shows all your track information including Total Travelled Distance, Total Travelled Time, Maximum Speed, Average Speed, Maximum Altitude, Minimum Altitude.
- On the menu-bar, the share button now also supports HTML document sharing. The HTML document will be uploaded to your dropbox account ready to be opened in a browser or word processor.
- On the menu-bar, the play button creates an instant slide show of all the pictures saved with the track. Turn on some music, press the play button and enjoy the show! 2.0 06/11/2016 1.0 02/10/2016