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Timing is everything - I conveniently mailed myself a Stressed geocoin which arrived on the very day our family was to leave behind 20 years of memories to begin new ones in our new home. Stressed? A wee bit...
Many thanks to the mystery coin giver for thinking of me. In the beginning we released several coins which have gone MIA over the years, but I like to think that someday, somewhere they will reappear with some amazing tales to tell.
It has been so long since we last released a coin into the wild that the excitement has been renewed. I am hopeful that this coin will travel far and wide and perhaps cross paths with the mystery coin giver on its travels.
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Just days before Christmas I sent a package to myself. I have no recollection of this event, but the docs all say that with a little coin therapy I will have a complete recovery; I'm just not sure that I want to.
I do apologize for my delay in posting and am very much thankful for the generosity and for the smiles and cheer you've spread. I only wish you had been present for the a-ha moment, it really was priceless.
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I didn't have a chance to try out your latest cartridge, but I threw together a sample timer one that I've used on my Oregon before...
It still asks you if you want to start the timer during the 'On Start' event. It does it via Inputs, and the Input has a 'Choice' value of Yes/No.
That might get you going, it works well on the Oregons.
The only caveat, if your text selection is too big, I'd suggest the text up top have your selection and a '1' or '2' on the bottom. Yes/No is fine.
Hope that helps too.
FC
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Here's hopefully a quickie... (I did do a topic search first)
Does "Ignore Case" on a compare command work?
I'm comparing input to a string value.
I have a text input to which I save the 'Answer' to a variable 'Answer 1'.
I then do a compare.
if Answer 1 = 'ABC' then blah blah
if Answer 1 #(Not equal) 'ABC' then blah blah other
(I don't want to use an else)
When I run it, if I put 'ABC' it works, if I put 'abc' it doesn't. I unchecked 'ignore case' and it still doesn't work.
I changed it to lower case and then only lowercase worked.
While GPS players might have no problem, iOS and Smartphone owners might have mixed case and I wanted to ensure it didn't matter.
Any thoughts?
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Addendum: (I missed the detailed step request)...
1) Choose 'Find a cache'
2) Pick the cache to find, choose 'Go'.
3) When you found it (didn't find it), go back to your 'Find a cache' option and choose 'Log Attempt'
4) Here you can choose 'Found it' (Or didn't find it and other options).
5) If you want you can add a comment (they will preload if you use Field Notes).
6) Choose 'Done' and your are back to #1 where you can find another cache.
If you look at your map, this cache will now have an open treasure box.
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If you navigate via the Geocache option, when you log your attempt and mark it as 'Found', it will automatically mark it with a open treasure chest. (Then later you can upload via Field Notes if you wish).
All caches will have their original icons, and the found ones the open chest.
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Is there anyone who could help me locate a well rounder cacher coin (81 fizzy)? My trades list needs a little tlc but will try and update it shortly.
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Haven't forgotten this mission (1)... Will continue to wait patiently with fingers crossed.
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FWIW: I added a new cartridge a couple of days ago, and had a similar http error as mentioned up front.
The problem for me was the description had HTML codes. I ripped it all out and changed it to straight text, and was able to post the new listing.
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Also, I can't find this app via my iPad. I have it on the iPhone, but it doesn't exist in the app store when I search using the iPad. I dunno. I like reading and doing stuff on my iPad first and then using my iPhone. But then again, I really don't know much about wherigos!
Seems that for some reason it's not compatible with the iPad. Was hoping to live with iphone mode, but it seems not!
Maybe when iOS 4.2 comes out, I can get it running on the iPad. I'm using a few iOS 4 features that I'd rather not do backflips to get working with 3.2.
Here's a Fingers Crossed for that
I have several developed cartridges out there to put it through it's paces
Thanks.
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Also, I can't find this app via my iPad. I have it on the iPhone, but it doesn't exist in the app store when I search using the iPad. I dunno. I like reading and doing stuff on my iPad first and then using my iPhone. But then again, I really don't know much about wherigos!
Seems that for some reason it's not compatible with the iPad. Was hoping to live with iphone mode, but it seems not!
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So i am still having problems with the satellite images in edit map it was working fine now is not and the same thing on my computer at home I thought it was the computer but now with this computer not working either it must be the program and something happened to the setup program I had to go reinstall the program all over again it kept trying to load some microsoft program instead of urwigo what the hecks is happening?
Have you tried reinstalling the .net framework?
(It is necessary to have .NET Framework 3.5 SP1 installed. )
Here's a link - http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/deta...;displaylang=en
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Groundspeak is looking for feedback from locations outside of the US of A with regard to payment options.
Done. Interac I thought could be good for teens etc. While their parents may have paypal, and credit cards, they would be able to sign up themselves.
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I was thinking of holding a event at a local bowling alley that I work at. I was wondering if this is a kind of event people would be intrested in and if an event like this is alowed
Yes, this kind of event would be allowed, you will need to be careful not to mention too much of a commercial nature of the location. You would probably want to mention that it will cost people to play.
If we were in the area, we'd be interested.
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So..... If your approach to solving it is to ask the question on a bulletin board that is indexed by a search engine "Hey world, anybody now how to solve this puzzle? Please post a reply", everybody else is going to inadvertantly stumble across it while they try to enjoy the puzzle.
True, but I guess if I started reading it and it said "How do I solve puzzle GC12345 which is a X type of puzzle", then I'd probably stop reading it if I didn't want the answer/clue.
With a number of puzzles, once you google how to solve it, it's almost the same thing. Eg: If they say take a*b*c*d+e, that's what you'll do too. If you look how to solve a sudoku puzzle, you will need to read the solution.
Is it because they named the cache specifically? It would be ironic as I never google a waypoint name
Maybe I should bear that in mind The last point is that a massive amount of cachers don't solve the puzzles, somebody else in a group did and the rest were told or they were there at the time. We've had people ask for 'clues' as well as just coordinates. We will give them a clue to get them on their way usually.
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Anyone have an Original Can of Beans geocoin in hand for trade?
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Then you can use Webudater without connecting to the internet and direct Webupdater to the saved 3.60 .gcd file.
There is a post on here somewhere that also goes into detail on how to just replace the .gcd file.
Webupdater won't run if there is no internet connection.
Info for downgrading is here... WikiSpaces
"Each Software Version below is linked to that version's gcd file. Normally I would recommend upgrading through Webupdater but if for some reason you can't (e.g. you are trying to downgrade) then you can update using the following procedure:
- Use the links below under "Software Version" to download the gcd file for the version you want to use
- Change the name of the file you just download to gupdate.gcd
- Attach the Oregon to your computer and verify that it is in USB Mass storage mode
- Copy gupdate.gcd to [OR drive]:\Garmin\gupdate.gcd
- Restart the Oregon "
Is that what you're after?
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I have nothing but problems with the Groundspeak builder. I'm using URWIGO - I'll check and see if there is a similar feature in that product.
URWigo doesn't, but you could do what was suggested, and save the code in the GSBuilder. Then just import it into URWigo and carry on.
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Sorry if this information is already posted but the search feature is not working for me on these discussions.
I am about to build my first Wherigo cartridge and this is without having played one as I do not have a device to play.
I am writing my script now and there are locations in which the user must pass the same location twice. For example, they will have to cross a bridge running East/West. When they get to the East part of the bridge, they will be told to walk West. Then at the West end, they will eventually be told to walk East. Upon arrival at the East end of the bridge I need a different message displayed than the one that was displayed the first time they were at this location. Is this possible?
Is it also possible to say something like "enjoy the artwork and when ready to proceed, press "next"?
Sure it's possible, just create yourself a variable, then add something like...
If flag =false then message "Walk West"
set flag = true
else
message "Walk West"
end if
So, you just change the value the first time you walk in.
As for the 'artwork' question, wouldn't a standard message box do? You have to press OK to continue anyway.
FC
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I got it to work this way ..
but I would like to ask more questions in the same field ..
how this is done most easily
You could use your counter variable.
Eg: If Counter=1 then Ask Question 1 and compare answer 1.
If Counter = 2....
So it's just a bunch of 'If/Else' statements.
FC
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I would like to create a sub-study of some things ..
So to be asked 3 questions relating and these issues must gather points. To be illuminated to last ..
How this is done ..
If you want to ask some questions, then you will need to create some 'Inputs'.
Once you create one, for example 'Question 1', you can click 'On Get Input' on the bottom right window.
Then you can add your input checks. Here's a sample screen shot of the activities...
When correct, you can set flags, enable zones etc.
To use the input, you can create for example a character, then add 'Ask Question' as a command, and choose 'Input' as your action, and 'Question 1' as the object. The rest should work then.
Hope that didn't confuse you too much.
Fingers Crossed.
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That will only apply when the cartridge file is downloaded from the published cartridge page at Wherigo.com. When you're testing and compiling a local copy, I guess Player.Name is either empty or contains something fixed.
Yup, it shows as Builder
Which is OK as long as your name is Bob
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While out geocaching the other day, we had found all the caches that I had downloaded into my etrex legend and we were still wanting more! Is there something out there that will seach the area you are in, for more caches, and give you the locations without haveing to have downloading it? Would the i touch be able to do that with the Groundspeak downloaded into it? Or maybe the more expensive gps's? As you can see I am already addicted and I just started!
Edit.... I have my cell phone thru verizon, has anyone used the geocache navigator for the blackberry storm?
With the touch (and iphone), you can download your pocket queries to the unit (before you leave home).
Once there, the iphone works better as it should figure out where you are. The touch you may want to look for a nearby one you just found. From here, it's probably easier to manually enter the extras on the etrex.
Other GPS'rs let you hold a fair number of caches. The Garmin 60 series holds 1000 waypoints, and the newer Oregon/Dakota's hold 2000+
I'd recommend running GSAK and pocket queries, and keeping yourself up to date in your local area best you can.
I ran navigator on an older BB a while back without issue, I just didn't want to pay the monthly cost. I think they may have gone single price now, but not sure.
If you have a iphone or touch, you can download the PQ's now and it's a start (as well as having a lot of paperless info)
FC
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The fact that it's pure HTML, tags and all makes it tough to read
Since it's the GC Bio, I just ignore it and go to GC.com to read em.
Maybe I should bear that in mind 
The server Wherigo.com seems to be down again
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Per RedTag above...
2. The Iphone Wherigo app also has a problem - using Iphone 6 + the latest IOS, when you pick a window to scroll through items (eg Wherigo platform - colorado/oregon/Pocket PC etc) it does not highlight or tick any when you select them.
Does anyone have a workaround for this? I've tried moving cartridges to a public Dropbox, but I just can't find a way to download them on to an iPhone now!
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