OkMap Tutorial - Advanced Track Editing

Published on April 22, 2026 - 5 minute read

Learn how to edit and update a track using advanced tools in OkMap.
Add, move, and delete points with precision to improve your GPS routes.

Procedure:

• Set an appropriate zoom level to work precisely
• Select the Track tool and start drawing
• Use the Selection tool to move the map and select points
• Select a track point to add new points after it
• Delete unwanted points by selecting them (Shift + drag) and using the context menu
• Unlock map objects to move points (if needed)
• Use the Eraser tool to quickly remove individual points
• Use Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Y to undo or redo changes

Tips:

• Always work with a high zoom level to avoid positioning errors
• Add a few points at a time to keep control of the track
• Be precise when drawing curves
• Keep straight sections clean by removing unnecessary points
• If making many edits, save the GPX file frequently
• After editing, reassign time data to the track (see video "Prepare a Hiking Trail")
• If needed, use the track simplification function (see video "Processing a GPS track")

Notes:

• The context menu (right mouse button) is essential for many editing operations

Common errors:

• Drawing with too low zoom, causing inaccuracies
• Forgetting to select the correct point before adding new ones
• Not noticing that objects are locked and cannot be moved
• Creating tracks with too many points, making them hard to manage