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So pick one. If I pick webcam, then when they get to the posted waypoint, they have to go find another waypoint, and then another. So shouldn't I pick multi? Yes, but then they get to the end and realize they're not looking for an ammo box. If fact, they need a cell phone and a friend at home to complete the cache. Why can't I pick multi AND webcam? Programs like GSAK would work even better. So when people filter on webcams, they get my cache. When they filter on multis, they get my cache. This is how it should be. What problems would arise if a cache could have multiple types? What harm would be done?

The real issue here is that a cache can be more than one "type" but there is no way to list it as such. For instance, I have several caches that require multiple legs and solving a puzzle. Are they multis or mystery/puzzle caches? I also have a multi that ends up at a webcam. How do I classify that? My point is that the current classification system is too restrictive. In actuality, a cache can be more than one "type", but it can't be listed as such. Caches should have a check box to list all types they fall under. You could have multi puzzle caches, You could have puzzle virtuals. You could have multi webcams and puzzle webcams. You could even have a multi puzzle virtual. Why not just have check boxes for listing cache types?

Olar - Use your Geocaching.com ID instead so that it will always be an exact match. To do this, open a GPX file with a text editor (like notepad) and search for an instance of your username under a cache that you have found. Near your username you'll see your user ID (a 5 or 6 digit number). Use this and it will eliminate your problem.

According to the Geological Society of America's earthcache guidelines, "Earthcaches can only be virtual caches". However, Jeremy said "Even better" to your question. So which one is it?

OK, forget what I said about sticking to my story. I'm going with what cachew nut said. What's a wondert anyway?

Speaking of cache types, I have several caches that require multiple legs and solving a puzzle. Are they multis or mystery/puzzle caches? I also have a multi that ends up at a webcam. How do I classify that? My point is that the current classification system is too restrictive. In actuality, a cache can be more than one "type", but it can't be listed as such. Caches should have a check box to list all types they fall under. You could have multi puzzle caches, You could have puzzle virtuals. You could have multi webcams and puzzle webcams. You could even have a multi puzzle virtual. Why not just have check boxes for listing cache types?

If so, you'll need more than a GPS to find it!

I have been running several different queries over the last several days and this particular cache (GCJCW2) is not getting updated. The web page clearly shows that the last 4 logs were all made on August 4th; however, the pocket queries still only show the 7-24-04 log as the last log. I don't know if this is happening with other caches, but I just happened to notice it with this cache because it is not getting marked as found by me in GSAK (or the pocket query). The queries I have run are 63740 and 97843. If you run pocket queries you may want to check to see if your most recent caches are getting updated. Could someone please look into this?

I think an earthcache is going to be the replacement for locationless caches. I think the current locationless cache will probably be allowed to stay, but no more will be approved. Now when people find a cool man made object or natural feature, they'll be able to create an earthcache out of it and unlike locationless caches, it can be logged multiple times. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

I'm using version GSAK 4.02 and it has a check box when you actually run the export that says "install to palm after conversion". Make sure this is checked. You will also need to have the Palm Desktop software installed too.

I can't wait! Please tell me...what's an earthcache? Is it a unique/unusual land feature? ....Ahhhg! What is it? Tell me, tell me, tell me!

No prob... If you just want to select a few, turn any current check marks off (User Flags>Clear All User Flags) and then select (flag) the ones you want. Then go into the filters (Search>Filter) and set up a filter that only searches for flagged items (see "User Fag" near the bottom right in the filter). If you want to do it again a little easier next time just remember to save the filter and then it's on your filter drop down list. I call mine "flagged". I should add that all the real power in GSAK is learning how to use the filters.

In a pocket query, what does the option "Updated in the last 7 days" mean? Does it mean that the cache description was updated or that there was ANY type of activity in terms of logs, notes, edits? Also, I assume that "Found in the last 7 days" means someone has actually logged a find, note just a note or DNF. Can anyone confirm this?

OK Right Wing Wacko....how do I go about installing this macro of your? Is there anything I need to change in Outlook like the folder name? Does it matter if I have a rule that puts the pocket queries into their own folder first?

Hey Clyde... In addition to making the TB link in the generated HTML actually link to the travel bug's page, I have another suggestion for the next version of GSAK. Could you add a column in the layout (GUI) that lists the travel bug name (not just the icon), kind of like having the cache name or the owner name there. Ideally, the travel bug name would link to the travel bug's page too. That way it would be easy to do a filter of only the caches that have travel bugs, and then you could see specifically which caches have Jeep 4x4's and stuff like that. Thanks dude...

You can open it with Notepad or just drag and drop onto an open Internet Explorer window. Then use the FIND command to find your user name. From there you can get the user ID.

How about this: #!/huh/what? IF {Team_GeoDillo has no freaking clue what the heck that code is} THEN {We'll wait for Jeremy to make the change} AND {thank him for his ongoing support} END BTW...allowing just regular letters and numbers will probably suit everyone just fine.

I'm referring to the image when you click on a thumbnail image in the logs. It opens up the image (only) on a page that has NO layout/style/design. With most browsers resizing an image that is too large to fit the screen anyway, there is no reason not to let people upload images to logs that are as wide as they want, as long as they are under the 125 kb limit.

The hint tag sends all of the characters, but your 60CS has a 30 character limit for the "description" field.

A file size limitation makes sense, but an image (pixel) size limitation makes no sense at all. I like the fact that when you view a log with images, that the images show up as a 300x225 thumbnails. It makes sense that when you click on the thumbnail that you should be able to see the full resolution image as long as the file size is under the 125 kb limit (as not to be wasteful of server space). But to click on a thumbnail image only to get another resized image makes no sense at all. Please don't limit image size!

Thanks Jeremy! You da man!

Yep, I'm using pocket queries for loading waypoints into the GPSr and cache info into the Palm. Since the pocket queries come with a meaningless numerical name, I have set up about 10 separate folders with the names of the queries. So when I get a new query, I have to locate the proper folder and then over-write the existing pocket query file. Next time a different pocket query comes in, I have to navigate back out of that folder, and into the correct folder. Then when I want to load/update info in GSAK, I have to go find the correct folder for the database I'm using. If it's different from the last import, then I have to navigate back out of that folder, into another folder to find the right file. If the pocket queries had REAL names, I'd be able to just save all the pocket queries into the same folder. Opening/updating info in GSAK would be much easier too because I would just have everything in one folder and could choose which file I need simply by the name of the GPX file. No need for 10 folders. The point is, that we all have to do some work around because the current names are meaningless to the end users, us. Like I said before, it seems pretty simple for Jeremy to do. I mean, the name of the pocket query is in the subject line of the email that is sent with each query. How hard could it be to add the pocket query name to the GPS file (or use it instead)? I appreciate all the great changes that have been made on the site. Jeremy is pretty responsive to stuff like this, it's probably just a matter of feeding the right gerbil to generate the code. Scott Charter Member

Jeremy... Can you please change the pocket query names to reflect the real name of the pocket query? I realize that the current numbering system is needed to keep them unique, but how hard would it be to append the name to the number (MY_CITY_38255.gpx) or ideally just have the real name (MY_CITY.gpx)? I know you've got more important things to work on, but can you please put it on the to-do list? Thanks... Scott

Clyde... Is it possible to limit the number of difficulty and terrain to just one number (rounded down)? I know about the %dif1 and %ter1, but I would rather be able to do something like %dif=1 so that a difficulty 1 or 1.5 would just show up as 1 (and a 2 or 2.5 would show up as a 2, and so on). You already have some tags that can use the =nn format. Can you please add it to the %dif and %ter tags as well? Thanks for such a great program... Scott of Team GeoDillo

I've only been a GSAK user for a couple of months, but even with my limited use I decided to send Clyde some $ for such a great program. I do have a question about the way travel bugs are represented in HTML. When I export to HTML, the travel bug icon that shows up in some caches seems to be a link, but doesn't go anywhere (it's just an anchor). I would think that it would link to the specific travel bug web page. I use Plucker to view the HTML output and I'd like to know a bug's mission by clicking on that link when I'm at the cache. Is there some setting I'm missing to do this? Scott of Team GeoDillo