dizzabella
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For non-GSAK users, I recommend using the wildcard search feature accessed from the dashboard page at Project-GC.com. Ask for all caches with the desired number that are located within your country or region, then sort the results on the "name" column and scroll to the right part of the list.
Yes, it's true that not every advanced search feature is available on the website. But by partnering with API partners like GSAK and Project-GC, the API allows for very rich features without so much strain on the live database.
Okay, so what is Project-GC. I can't find anything that is called that. To be honest the search by name function on geocaching.com is useless and a waste of space.
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with my computer, I have to transfer the pocket queries to my GPS then unzip or extract all files there.
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my etrex 20, after 5 hours I lose maybe 1 bar which means that I get around 20 hours from fresh batteries. I haven't used rechargables and keep the back light turned pretty low.
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With a premium membership you can run a pocket querie which allows you to choose certain attributes you would like to search. There is a "good for children" attribute which cache owners can opt to include in the cache page. Not all cache owners choose to use them but it is a good start. You can also choose a terrain/ difficulty rating in a pocket queri, this can help you decide if your child is able to the work.
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or if you are on the map, zoom in as far as you can, the event and cache separate as you get closer. At least they do on a computer. I don't know if they do on a phone or not.
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I dislike the idea of formal training, but it would be a nice idea if people had a minimum number of finds before they are allowed to hide one. I have noticed one where the hider has never even recorded a find and a few more where the hider has less than 10 finds. If you have only found 10 and they were all micros in a lamp post, how are you going to know what a good cache really is
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.LOC files are not compatible with .GPX files, so if you had loaded some before you became a premium member your GPS won't see them. Try deleting ALL of the .LOC and ALL of the .GPX files and reload them using the .GPX not just waypoints
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Funny thing is, I am getting through (slowly) with IE but not at all with Firefox
Nevermind, it was shortlived
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Funny thing is, I am getting through (slowly) with IE but not at all with Firefox
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I'm serious about this, I stubbed my toe on an ammo can and it made me decide to only use tupperware.
Also, green is a boring color.
Good idea, because hot pink tupperware hiding in the woods makes geocacheing much more interesting by standing out among the green leaves. Could we also get rid of the rocks and tree roots while we are at it? I have a tendency to fall over those too.
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I have not found a way to find series, except by accident then searching using the name. Under hide and seek a cache, type in the name of the series you stumbled on, spelled exactly the same way and you should get them showing up there.
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While both of the last two replies will show the distance neither works well at showing the direction and decreasing distance as one approaches the waypoint. It was my impression the OP wanted to be able navigate to the waypoint and monitor the distance while moving. The only effective way to do that is to switch out of the geocaching dashboard as suggested by redwoodkestrel.
for the etex20 it does show direction and decreasing distance when you move the cursor over the point where you want to go. It is awkward if you have to follow more than one point though.
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When I'm doing a multi-cache, and I put the next coordinates into my Etrex 20, create a route to the waypoint, I get the purple line showing me the direction to the next point on my map, but I can't tell how far away it is. Does anyone know what steps I need to take to get that information? I currently have the closest geocache on the top of my screen. When the route is a geocache, it tells me how far away it is, but I haven't been able to figure out how to get the same information when on the way to a waypoint. Any insight would be appreciated.
Move the arrow over the place, cache or waypoint you are trying to go to. You might have to zoom out to see it.
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Thanks for the suggestions. I read through that link last night and the file is in my \Garmin\GPX folder.
Why should I delete all my currently downloaded caches? I have less than 100, the pocket query brings up 89 and my GPS should have enough memory for 2000 caches.
ETA: I deleted all caches and waypoints that were downloaded and it still won't read my gpx file on the GPS itself, only in Basecamp even though I can see the file on my GP memory.
At least go through your GPS files and delete all of the .LOC files. It has nothing to do with memory space.
After you copy and paste (not drag and drop) the new files from your computer to your garmin folder, you will probably have to "extract all" of your .GPX files that are sitting in your GPS file. I am not a computer person, so I have no idea why it has to be done this way, but it is the only way it works with my computer and Garmin.
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Is there somewhere to search for NEW caches placed out in the area you are in? I am new to this.
You can also click on the "placed" column on you page of caches in your area. It will have the new ones tagged..
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So I have successfully run a pocket query and unzipped the file that was sent to me. I can see the .gpx file when I browse my GPS files in an explorer window and they open in Basemap. So why can't I see the caches listed on my GPS Geocache listing? I have a Garmin GPSmap 62s.
Here is a link that spells it out. I still had to extract the file but otherwise it is pretty easy instructions to follow. Also, delete all of you existing caches on your gps. The .LOC files, are not overwritten by the .GPX files. The .LOC file are just the waypoints and very basics. The .GPX have that plus the extras.
http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/paperless.html#showmehow
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I had a horrible time trying to figure it out. Here is a page that was suggested to me. There is a step by step section for Magellan.
http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/paperless.html#showmehow
Also, try deleting all of the existing caches on your GPS, just not the maps
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I had a horrible time trying to figure it out. Here is a page that was suggested to me. There is a step by step section for Magellan.
http://www.follow-the-arrow.co.uk/resources/paperless.html#showmehow
also, try deleting all of your existing caches', just not the maps
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Thinking I was going nuts, I looked for that line. That was in the Magellan instructions, not the Garmin, which is why I didn't see it. But thank you again, you guys were a great help
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Those were excellent links and I saved them for future reference. However they said nothing about having to extract the files. Possibly something missing on my computer.
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Thank you both for such a fast reply. I deleted all of the old geocaches and tried to download the PQ. My GPS doesn't see them at all. Either me or my computer must be missing something important. At least now though, when I try to just ad them manually one at a time, the extra info shows up. This is just going to take forever to add a bunch.
Regarding the post by Bear and Ragged -- that link supplies an excellent tutorial (make specific) on loading a PQ to a GPSr.
Click on this line, How to create a Pocket Query and transfer it into a Garmin GPS. Transferring the GPX file directly to the GPS without any other software, in that link for specific instructions.
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Okay, I have it figured out. After I downloaded them, I had to extract the files. One little missed step had the potential to totally ruin my day. I hate computers. Thank you for the help.
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Thank you both for such a fast reply. I deleted all of the old geocaches and tried to download the PQ. My GPS doesn't see them at all. Either me or my computer must be missing something important. At least now though, when I try to just ad them manually one at a time, the extra info shows up. This is just going to take forever to add a bunch.
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I have a Garmin etrex20 and run windows vista. I made a PQ and it is ready to download. I have tried sending to my gps and it looks like it is there in the folder, but the gps isn't seeing it. The geocaches I loaded when I had a basic membership are still there, but nothing is updated. It tells me that if I want the rest of the info that I have to get a premium membership, which I have. I tried using Garmins basecamp and sending the info there doesn't help either. Can someone please tell me what step I am missing.
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thank you