RAM Raid - User Guide v1.0

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iOS Beta Testers

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iOS Alpha Testers

If you want real-time updates on the latest version, please send me (david.mckee@ramsoftwarellc.com) the email address you use for your Apple account.

Install & Setup

Requirements

You'll need an iPhone running iOS 17.6 or later to use RAM Raid.

Please let me know this minimum iOS version requirement prevents you from installing the app.

Create Your Account

If you don't have an account yet, tap the "Sign Up" link on the Sign In screen to get started.

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Verify Account

You should receive an email when you click "Sign Up", which should contain a short verification code to enter within the app.

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Sign In

Use your testing account credentials to sign in from the login screen. If you need to reset your password or create a new account, tap "Forgot Password?" or "Sign Up" to access help.

After signing in, you may see a brief loading screen while the app checks your session. If you have biometric authentication enabled, the app may automatically sign you in on future launches.

Main Menu

The main menu is your mission control for territory conquest. Here's what each option does:

• Capture Territory – Launches the live capture map so you can start claiming new territory
• Conquest History – View all your saved captures with sync status and detailed information
• Territory Map – Opens the web-based territory viewer inside the app
• Leaderboards – Check rankings and see how you stack up against other players
• Raid Portal – Opens in a web browser for secure access to advanced features

Tap the gear icon in the top corner to access Settings and manage your account.

Start a Capture

Choose Your Activity

Tap "Capture Territory" from the main menu. Before you start, review the activity label. If you want to tag this session as a different actvity, tap the pencil icon to change it.

Begin Recording

Press "Start Capture" to begin logging your movement. The control sheet will collapse to give you a full-screen map view.

Live Metrics

While capturing, you'll see a metrics card displaying:

• Total area claimed
• Distance traveled
• Elapsed time
• A fourth metric that you can tap to rotate between pace, average speed, top speed, and current speed

Map Controls & Indicators

Navigation Controls

• – Recenters the map on your current location
• Plus/minus buttons – Zoom in and out (visible in north-up view)
• – Switch between north-up mode and heading-up mode, which rotates the map to match your direction

GPS Signal Indicator

If your GPS signal drops, you'll see a warning banner at the top of the screen. If this happens, pause your capture and wait to regain a clear signal before continuing.

Map Legend

The map uses different colors to show:

• Your active capture area
• Your existing claimed territory
• Areas owned by other players

Pause, Resume & Finish

Pausing Your Capture

Slide the orange control to pause your capture (shown above). When paused, you'll see options to either resume or finish.

Finishing Your Capture

Tap "Finish Capture" to open a confirmation screen. You can confirm to save the capture, or choose "Discard" if it was just a test run.

Capture Summary

After finishing, you'll see a summary view showing your captured polygon, stats, and an action bar with options for Back, Display Settings, and Share.

Customizing Your Share Display

Tap in the summary view to customize what appears on your share card. You can toggle which stats to display (distance, duration, pace, etc.), edit the headline, or add personal notes.

Sharing Your Capture

Ready to show off your conquest? Tap the share icon and choose whether to save the image to your Photos library and/or open iOS sharing options immediately. If you save to Photos, the app will ask for permission the first time.

Note: Public links and QR code options are hidden in this beta version but will be available in future releases.

Conquest History

Access all your past captures from "Conquest History" on the main menu. Scroll through your sessions to see the sport type, timestamp, and sync status for each capture.

Viewing Details

Tap "View" or tap directly on a capture card to open the detailed map view. From here, you can zoom, adjust the viewport, and share the capture just like you would from the summary screen.

Settings

Access Settings from the gear icon on the main menu to customize your RAM Raid experience.

Activity Overrides

Rename activities or reset them to the default names used on leaderboards.

Territory Map & Leaderboards

The Territory Map and Leaderboards open in a secure web viewer inside the app. You'll see a "Main Menu" button if you need to quickly return to the home screen.

If a link points to my.ramraid.app, the app will automatically open Safari to ensure the session remains trusted and secure.

Known Issues

The following bugs have been confirmed and are under investigation:

Location Permissions

When you first open the app, you'll be asked to allow location access. It's important to enable "Always" location access so the app can accurately track your captured territory, even when running in the background.

Troubleshooting & Tips

GPS Signal Issues

Location access must remain enabled for captures to work. If GPS loss persists, make sure you're outdoors with a clear view of the sky. You can also try reopening the capture sheet to refresh the connection.

Battery Considerations

Background tracking and "Keep Screen On" will use more battery power. Turn off "Keep Screen On" after your session to conserve battery.

Offline Recording

Don't worry if you lose connectivity during a walk or ride. Captures still record offline and will sync automatically once you're back on Wi-Fi or cellular.

Reporting Bugs

When reporting bugs, please include a screenshot and describe what you were doing when the issue occurred.