+Jim W Posted October 10, 2006 Share Posted October 10, 2006 (edited) Is anyone using GeoCalc ? It's Free GeoCalc 0.9.42 But I have a couple of questions, what is the Projection, and Checksums used for ? UPDATE: I just did a search, and found out fizzymagic (here on the forum) wrote the program, and want to say thanks for a great little program Edited October 10, 2006 by Jim W Quote Link to comment
beautyisgod Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Download the program, but how does it works? Don't know how to use it. Do I need my GPSr on and plug in? Quote Link to comment
beautyisgod Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 (edited) sorry double post Edited October 11, 2006 by beautyisgod Quote Link to comment
+Chuy! Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 (edited) Waypoint projection is a tool for calculating coordinates based on given coords, bearing, and distance. You may see puzzles like this one. Not sure about checksums. No, you don't plug in; this program is stand alone. It's basically a calculator using coords and such. Could be very helpful. I don't use it 'cause my 60cs and pda both have this utility built in . I'm thinking checksum means the program adds up the coords for you. Many puzzles have checksums to help out you confirm you have the correct coords. The owner will post N and W checksums and if the sums of your coords match the owners, chances are you have the right coords. This is kinda outdated as puzzle owners are beginning to switch over to this web-based coord checker. Edited October 11, 2006 by Chuy! Quote Link to comment
+Jim W Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Waypoint projection is a tool for calculating coordinates based on given coords, bearing, and distance. You may see puzzles like this one. Not sure about checksums. No, you don't plug in; this program is stand alone. It's basically a calculator using coords and such. Could be very helpful. I don't use it 'cause my 60cs and pda both have this utility built in . I'm thinking checksum means the program adds up the coords for you. Many puzzles have checksums to help out you confirm you have the correct coords. The owner will post N and W checksums and if the sums of your coords match the owners, chances are you have the right coords. This is kinda outdated as puzzle owners are beginning to switch over to this web-based coord checker. Thanks Chuy!, I probably won't use Projection or Checksum, but the rest of the program is very useful Quote Link to comment
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