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PixTrail Tutorials

Welcome to the PixTrail tutorials section! Here you'll find step-by-step guides to help you get the most out of PixTrail. These tutorials are designed to cover both basic usage and more advanced features.

Beginner Tutorials

Photo Journey

Learn how to create a route visualization from a set of photos taken during a journey. This tutorial covers:

  • Uploading photos with GPS data
  • Viewing the route on a map
  • Exploring basic statistics
  • Exporting a GPX file for use in other applications

This is the perfect starting point if you're new to PixTrail.

Batch Processing

Learn how to process large collections of photos efficiently. This tutorial covers:

  • Selecting and processing entire directories
  • Using recursive processing for nested folders
  • Setting depth limits for directory traversal
  • Optimizing performance for large collections

Intermediate Tutorials

Custom Visualizations

Take your map visualizations to the next level. This tutorial covers:

  • Customizing the map appearance
  • Using heatmaps to visualize density
  • Configuring marker clustering
  • Adjusting visualization parameters
  • Working with the statistics charts

Advanced Statistics

Dive deeper into the statistics features of PixTrail. Learn about:

  • Understanding the elevation profile
  • Analyzing speed patterns
  • Interpreting time-based data
  • Exporting statistics reports

Advanced Tutorials

Extending Modules

Learn how to extend PixTrail with your own custom modules. This tutorial is for developers who want to add new features to the application. It covers:

  • Understanding the modular architecture
  • Creating a new JavaScript module
  • Adding corresponding CSS styles
  • Integrating with existing modules
  • Building more complex extensions

This tutorial demonstrates how to create two example modules: 1. A photo carousel for viewing images 2. A route animation feature for visualizing journeys over time

CLI Tutorials

Automation with CLI

Learn how to use PixTrail's command-line interface for automation. This tutorial covers:

  • Basic CLI usage
  • Creating batch processing scripts
  • Integrating with other tools
  • Setting up automated workflows

Tutorial Structure

Each tutorial follows a similar structure:

  1. Introduction - What you'll learn and prerequisites
  2. Setup - Any preparation needed
  3. Step-by-Step Instructions - Detailed guidance with screenshots
  4. Examples - Practical examples to follow along
  5. Troubleshooting - Solutions to common issues
  6. Next Steps - Suggestions for further learning

Request a Tutorial

Don't see what you're looking for? Open an issue on the GitHub repository to request a new tutorial topic.