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Create a route. Cincinnati, OH to Rapid City, SD to Las Vegas, NV back to Cincinnati, OH -- then create a PQ from that route and look and see what you get. The problem with using CACHES ALONG A ROUTE is that they follow a straight line, the roads don't. Using GSAK and MS Streets and can create a list of caches that follows exactly where I want to go, but I have to make many PQs to get the ones I want. If I had just the ID's and Coords I could pick where I place my PQs and make the most out of them. The best way would be if I could then upload the ID's into a bookmark list. The point was to talk them into a statewide file that will not put too much strain on their system. After you see where you want to go you can create a regular PQ that will get the rest of the info. Maybe in the future we will be able to upload a list of waypoint codes and get a PQ for just them. Won't the "Caches Along a Route" work? There are caches everywhere, so just pick a highway and create your route in Google Earth and get a PQ for the kinds of caches you want to look for. When I travel, I only get caches in my PQs with at Terrain rating of less than '2' and a Difficulty rating of less than '2'. For this cache-rich area, I get all the caches in my "Date-Placed" PQs, but then I filter those within GSAK depending on where I am going and what I'll have time to look for. Getting all the caches in the State of California, and several other large, cache-rich States doesn't seem at all practical . . . For some smaller, less cache-rich states, using several "Date Placed" PQs should get all the caches in all directions . . .

The point was to talk them into a statewide file that will not put too much strain on their system. After you see where you want to go you can create a regular PQ that will get the rest of the info. Maybe in the future we will be able to upload a list of waypoint codes and get a PQ for just them.

I have the Garmin Vista CX I started out with the Etrex and wanted an electronic compass. You should be able to get one for about 250 or less, but the maps are a little pricey at 100 - 150. If you go to www.garmin.com there is a place to compare the models and you can also see the different maps that can be bought. You should stick with one that does have the electronic compass, makes things a lot easier when you stop walking. You should also make sure the unit will accept custom POI's.

How about a state query that only contained the cache id and coords? How much strain would that put on the system if it was updated daily or weekly and placed somewhere for downloading? I'm sure the file would be considerably smaller. With files like this a person could load them into a program like MS Streets and then plan how to prepare PQs and possibly plan trip routes.

Is there any where that shows how many caches per state?

I have found another possible problem. If you use a route (yours or someone elses) to create a PQ, the PQ will not work if the route is deleted.

The problem seems to be with the any cache type. If you save the route with the any cache type checked then you cannot change it later.

I have a bluetooth GPS by Teletype, seems to work ok. I also have a PDA case by Otterbox for weather protection. The biggest thing I don't like is having to carry both devices. The GPS needs to be facing the sky for best results and watching the map on the PDA. I am getting ready to buy a low priced GPS for walking in the woods and using my PDA for driving, since I can leave the bluetooth GPS on the dash. Looking to buy Garmin Etrex or Magellan Explorist 200 cheap and water proof

The map file for Pocket Streets should be ???.mps The pushpin file should be ???.psp Both file should begin with the same name. Where did you get the .gdb file? When you export from GSAK to Pocket Streets it will creat a ???.psp

Check out the Macro called MSROUTE on the GSAK website

Check out the program GPXSonar. It works with the GPX files and I think is much easier than the mobipocket files to read

There is a new macro for use with GSAK and MS S&T that will give you the caches along a route. You should look at it(MSROUTE).

Make sure the map and the pushpins have the same name. I also have noticed that if the pushpins are outside the limits of my map that the map will not load. The other way would be to export your gpx files as csv files and import them into you map program then export a map to Pocket Streets

I'm not quite sure what you mean but if you can see the waypoint in the grid (searched by name or not) you can just mouse click in the user flag box to set for that waypoint. I'm sorry for not being specific. Is there a way to select an individual waypoint(by name) and set the user flag from within a macro?

Is there a way to select an individual waypoint(by name) and set the user flag?

directions.txt is locked. Cannot delete or change until I close GSAK no chance of it being locked by anyother program

Jeremy, Do all Waypoints begin with GC? And is there a set length?

I downloaded 6.5 b49 When I run the following macro, it keeps the file locked until I close GSAK. I am new to macros so I might have missed something to release the file. The macro works correctly, but I cannot change the file after I have run the macro. FileRead File=c:\geocache\directions.txt SET $number = AT("At GC", $line ) $pos=$number+3 If Substr( $line, $number, 5 ) = "At GC" $ofile = Substr( $line, $pos, 6) $ofile = "W,"+ $ofile + $_NewLine SET $Data = AppendFile("c:\geocache\here.txt",$ofile) EndIf SET $number = AT("Arrive GC", $line ) $pos=$number+7 If Substr( $line, $number, 9 ) = "Arrive GC" $ofile = Substr( $line, $pos, 6) $ofile = "W," + $ofile + $_NewLine SET $Data = AppendFile("c:\geocache\here.txt",$ofile) EndIf EndRead

Maybe I missed something. st2gpx? Not sure what this is. I was wanting to create a GPX file of the waypoints for the caches along my route using the points filter type. To get the waypoints into MS Streets I use your program to export all the waypoints into MS streets. Then I create a route to follow, search for nearby places along entire route, added them as stops. This gave me the directions which included a stop at each waypoint that was nearby. In my MS Access file I import the directions, and export a file that contains all the waypoints in the format (W,xxxxxxxx). This file I then import into your filter as points. This gives me a GPX file with only the waypoints that I am going to pass on my route. I use this GPX file on my PPC. I also export the list into Pocket Streets for use with my GPS on my PPC.

Clyde, Love your program. Was wondering if you could create a Macro to pull out all the waypoints from a text file? Here is a sample. If you could grab all the waypoints then change the format to fit your filter (W,xxxxxxxx), then anyone with MS Streets would have a way to create Caches along a route. I can create the program in cobol, but I don't have a compiler to share it. I already have one created with MS Access, but I don't think many people have MS Access. Time Mile Instruction For Toward Summary: 119.5 miles (5 hours, 49 minutes) 9:00 AM 0.0 Depart 3141 Benninghofen Ave, Hamilton, OH 45015 on Benninghofen Ave (North) 65 yds 9:00 AM 0.1 Turn LEFT (West) onto Clinton Ave 0.1 mi 9:00 AM 0.1 Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-127 [Pleasant Ave] 0.5 mi 9:02 AM 0.6 Turn LEFT (West) onto Williams Ave 0.2 mi 9:03 AM 0.9 Turn RIGHT (North) onto Peck Blvd 0.3 mi 9:03 AM 1.2 Turn LEFT (West) onto Local road(s) 76 yds 9:04 AM 1.2 At GCK8Y8 Pop-a-Squat at Schwarm by The Wild Road (1/1), return East on Local road(s) 76 yds 9:04 AM 1.3 Turn RIGHT (South) onto Peck Blvd 0.3 mi 9:05 AM 1.6 Turn LEFT (East) onto Williams Ave 0.2 mi 9:06 AM 1.8 Turn RIGHT (South) onto US-127 [Pleasant Ave] 1.3 mi 9:08 AM 3.2 Turn LEFT (East) onto Hill Ave 174 yds 9:09 AM 3.3 Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s) 76 yds 9:09 AM 3.3 At GCM138 St. Mary Cemetery by Web-ling (1.5/1.5), return South on Local road(s) 76 yds 9:09 AM 3.3 Turn RIGHT (West) onto Hill Ave, then immediately turn LEFT (South) onto US-127 [Pleasant Ave] 0.6 mi 9:11 AM 3.9 Turn LEFT (East) onto Walter Ave 0.8 mi 9:13 AM 4.7 Turn RIGHT (South) onto Holiday Dr 153 yds 9:14 AM 4.8 At GCM8CT Bob by Web-ling (1.5/1.5), stay on Holiday Dr (South-East) 65 yds 9:14 AM 4.9 Turn RIGHT (South-West) onto Hicks Blvd 0.2 mi 9:15 AM 5.1 Turn RIGHT (North-West) onto Doris Jane Ave 0.6 mi 9:16 AM 5.7 Turn LEFT (South) onto Murray Pl 0.1 mi 9:17 AM 5.8 At GCKMEG 5041 by Web-ling Nutri-Mom Miss Pumpkin and Curly Tiger (1.5/1.5), bear LEFT (South) onto Southview Dr 0.4 mi 9:18 AM 6.2 Turn RIGHT (South) onto May Ave 0.1 mi 9:19 AM 6.3 Turn LEFT (East) onto Nilles Rd 0.1 mi 9:19 AM 6.4 Turn LEFT (North) onto Local road(s) 76 yds 9:19 AM 6.5 At GCJQHC Happy Holidays by Odd Todd 88 & Toot (1.5/1.5), return South on Local road(s) 76 yds 9:19 AM 6.5 Turn RIGHT (West) onto Nilles Rd 0.1 mi

I have heard that bees will bump into you(usually without stinging you) before you get too close to the hive. So if you encounter bees, it is best to just turn around and go back the way you came. My wife is allergic to bee stings also, we carry an Epipen in case she gets stung.

you can always create pocket queries with the coordinates you want. you don't have to run the query to get the results, just preview them online.

If you have MS S&T, MS Access and GSAK here are directions to get the exact caches along a route that you want. http://forums.Groundspeak.com/GC/index.php...dpost&p=1680377

For those that have MS S&T, MS Access, and GSAK This will give you the caches along your route, within the distance you want. I have included a link to a file I created to process one file into a usable file. It's a bit long, but it is precise. If anyone can compile a Micro Focus Cobol program I can get rid of the need for MS Access 1st -- create GPX files to cover your route. I have created GPX files to cover the states around me. 2nd -- open all files in GSAK 3rd -- export all caches into MS S&T - be sure waypoint name is set to "%code" 4th -- import caches into MS S&T - be sure the name is showing the waypoint name 5th -- create your route and click on get directions 6th -- click on find nearby places - at the bottom click next to the Around: to make it show "Entire route" - make the miles show how far off your route you would like to go. You can uncheck everything in "Show or Hide Places" if you like. 7th -- On the list you will see the file name that you imported, right click on that & click on add as stops - it will say that your route has changed, click on that to refresh directions. 8th -- right click on the directions - click on copy directions. 9th -- paste those directions into a file called directions.txt - this will need to be in a directory called "geocache" on your C: drive. "C:\geocache\directions.txt" 10th -- use this MS Access program I created to process the directions into a file called "gsakimport.txt" 11th -- click on the Filter button - goto the Arc/Poly tab - click on the Load from file - set the Filter Type to Points - set Distance to .1 - Click GO You now have a list of Caches on your route. You can export this custom list to whatever file type you need, including a custom GPX file that I use on my PPC The file is not secured so you can view how it works. My MS Access file for processing waypoints

For those that have MS S&T, MS Access, and GSAK - I have the directions to create the the exact list of caches along a route. Will post full instructions soon.