Feature Request

[+TheBeast]

All the waypoints in the files that I download list the cache type as "Geocache," would it be possible to change that to the actual cache type? For example, instead of

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<loc version="1.0" src="Groundspeak">
<waypoint>
<name id="GCEC13"><![CDATA[the white house by flask]]></name>
<coord lat="42.5811" lon="-76.2072833333333"/>
<type>Geocache</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCEC13</link>
</waypoint><waypoint>
<name id="GCM80E"><![CDATA[Fall Creek Rocks by Tofu Shake]]></name>
<coord lat="42.4575" lon="-76.4527666666667"/>
<type>Geocache</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCM80E</link>
</waypoint><waypoint>
<name id="GCVEF5"><![CDATA[Pirates' Booty by Finn McCool and Molly]]></name>
<coord lat="42.71055" lon="-76.149083"/>
<type>Geocache</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCVEF5</link>
</waypoint></loc>

It could be

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<loc version="1.0" src="Groundspeak">
<waypoint>
<name id="GCEC13"><![CDATA[the white house by flask]]></name>
<coord lat="42.5811" lon="-76.2072833333333"/>
<type>Virtual</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCEC13</link>
</waypoint><waypoint>
<name id="GCM80E"><![CDATA[Fall Creek Rocks by Tofu Shake]]></name>
<coord lat="42.4575" lon="-76.4527666666667"/>
<type>Traditional</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCM80E</link>
</waypoint><waypoint>
<name id="GCVEF5"><![CDATA[Pirates' Booty by Finn McCool and Molly]]></name>
<coord lat="42.71055" lon="-76.149083"/>
<type>MultiCache</type>
<link text="Cache Details">http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GCVEF5</link>
</waypoint></loc>

[+Quiggle]

You can get this info via pocket queries as part of a Premium Membership which will also give you the "All Finds" query for your project.

[+TheBeast]

You can get this info via pocket queries

Ah, I thought they had the same info, it's just that pocket queries had more "search" capabilities! I'll look into that! Thanks!

[+Miragee]

All you ever wanted to know about PQs.

 

Create Pocket Queries here after you become a Premium Member.

[+Quiggle]

You can get this info via pocket queries

Ah, I thought they had the same info, it's just that pocket queries had more "search" capabilities! I'll look into that! Thanks!

 

Well, kinda. But the GPX file also contains all the info about the cache, including name, description, ratings, cache type, hints, etc., not just the limited info of the LOC file.

 

The All Finds query sends you a GPX file of all of your logged caches, even archived.

[+alexrudd]

The problem with your suggestion is that many GPS units have a special type/icon for "Geocache" (just like "Airport" or "Trailhead" or whatever), but there is no icon for virtuals, multis, etc.

[+Miragee]

If you use GSAK, you can change the icons for different types of caches, however, I use the Smart Name feature to see at a glance whether the cache is a Tradtional, Multi, Virtual, or Web Cam.

 

That "Smart Name" also tells me the Size, the Terrain and the Difficulty.

[+FamilyDNA]

The problem with your suggestion is that many GPS units have a special type/icon for "Geocache" (just like "Airport" or "Trailhead" or whatever), but there is no icon for virtuals, multis, etc.

My explorist 600 has icons for traditional, multi, virtual, and event caches. When I use the magellan software to download my pq, The same icons from the webpage show up on the GPSr. The only icon I don't seem to get is the unknown - they look like a traditional.

[+alexrudd]

My explorist 600 has icons for traditional, multi, virtual, and event caches. When I use the magellan software to download my pq, The same icons from the webpage show up on the GPSr. The only icon I don't seem to get is the unknown - they look like a traditional.

That's cool: I didn't realize newer GPSrs had better icon support. However, I think you still have to work with the least common denominator.