which software for HP IPAQ

[+Globetrotter.uk]

What software is best for an Ipaq for paperless caching?

[+dibbler69]

I just use gsak and export the files as html. It creates an index file. I open that it file explorer.

[+4 Badgers]

I just use gsak and export the files as html. It creates an index file. I open that it file explorer.

What dibbler69 said

[+The Jones']

What software is best for an Ipaq for paperless caching?

 

I'm guessing you are using Memory Map and GSAK, a really useful macro is PUP Port which copies the caches you are interested in to MM on your Ipaq and makes them into links for HTML pages which it creates automatically.

 

Regards,

Brian

(part of The Jones)

[+hawkeye81]

I use GSAK on my PC and export the caches via one of the macros to a CacheMate database which I then copy on to my iPaq.

[+Moote]

Memory Map and Cachemate for PPC, I have used the HTML and it's OK, Cahemate is just faster, and also has a better search, and will center on your present position.

[+Yorkie30]

I have memory map on my laptop so I downloaded the pocket map to my pda and then installed cachemate to view the cache page information and hints. I can download the pocket queries information now which is great.

I also have easygps on my laptop to help view pocket queries, log finds and view cache information while offline.

I have looked at GSAK but didn't really get into it, but it does seem very popular with other people so I would sugguest you look at all that is available and see what suits your needs.

Edited May 30, 2009 by Yorkie30

[+molfrew-mosstoad]

Another vote for Memory map & Cachemate here. I used to use GPX Sonar & the html export but as already mentioned I found cachemate a lot quicker.

[+The Blorenges]

If you are using GSAK and Cachemate then you need Big Wolf's macro to create the Cachemate database. It is much faster than the one built into GSAK. I created a simple guide which explains how to use it. The guide in fact is the whole paperless deal with Memory Map, Cachemate and the PDA. Click here (pdf document, you'll need Adobe Acrobat reader to open it).

 

Chris (MrB)

[+T.R.a.M.P.]

Another vote for Memory Map, Cachemate and GSAK here.

I use an IPAQ5720 that comes with TomTom ready installed which is also very useful - but make sure you back everything up: sorry tale...

[+searchjaunt]

Hi,

 

I use Geoscout on my iPag 214. See also http://searchjaunt.idizaai.be/geoscout/

 

Eddy

[+purple_pineapple]

Another vote for Memory Map, Cachemate and GSAK here.

I use an IPAQ5720 that comes with TomTom ready installed which is also very useful - but make sure you back everything up: sorry tale...

 

Mio P550 here, but all works in the same way... Another vote for GSAK on PC, and running cachemate, memory map and tom tom on the PDA. cachemate and memory map are fully integrated, and tom tom has individual cache icons for multi, mystery, trad etc (and also for micros...)

 

All works seamlessly!

 

Dave

[+SUp3rFM & Cruella]

We have an oldie IPAQ 3850 with bluetooth. It has wm2003 installed.

 

It's running Tomtom perfectly. For strictly geocaching, we have GPX Sonar and Beeline GPS. That along with GSAK on PC is a great combination.

[+zacksba]

I use Beeline GPS on my ipaq 210

Edited June 3, 2009 by zacksba

[+Globetrotter.uk]

I got the ipaq today and charge it, have installed sycn program. but can not seem to install cachemate. Cache mate is on my desktop but I just cant see how to install it to ppc.

[+rutson]

http://www.smittyware.com/ppc/cachemate/faq.php#ppc_install

[+Globetrotter.uk]

can i not drag the file onto the ppc? cachemate has placed the file on desktop but where should it go on the ppc

[+Globetrotter.uk]

I must be dumb tonite, I have been playing about with my ipaq and the pc for over an hour trying ti install cachemate. When all I had to do is use IE on the ipaq and to it directly. now for adding caches.

[+Globetrotter.uk]

Ok the latest news is I got the ipaq with cachemate on the unit, but despite numerous attempts I cant get the files to show in cachemate. I just dont know what i'm doing wrong.

[+T.R.a.M.P.]

Ok the latest news is I got the ipaq with cachemate on the unit, but despite numerous attempts I cant get the files to show in cachemate. I just dont know what i'm doing wrong.

Hi,

Without going into GSAK macros that can copy direct to the Cachemate database, you need to import the gpx file into Cachemate:

Copy the file onto the IPAQ - say My Documents; open Cachemate.

At the bottom of the screen you should see:

"List Options" then some icons - click on the one showing a red arrow pointing into a set of files (import).

Select how you want to merge into which database then click Start.

Now find the GPX file you just downloaded, click on it and it should load into the database.

I hope that helps.

Cheers,

Trevor

[+Jake Bullit]

Ok the latest news is I got the ipaq with cachemate on the unit, but despite numerous attempts I cant get the files to show in cachemate. I just dont know what i'm doing wrong.

 

Use Beeline .

[+ZenRVers]

I use GSAK and GeoScout. I've also tried CachMate but found GeoScout to work better for me.

[+Sue and Bernie]

Ok the latest news is I got the ipaq with cachemate on the unit, but despite numerous attempts I cant get the files to show in cachemate. I just dont know what i'm doing wrong.

 

Dave, I use GPSonar usually but am also a registered user of Cachemate - so I've re-installed it on my Ipaq H6340 and it works perfectly.

 

I have GSAK save its GPX outputs directly to a folder created within the Ipaq sync set. The various filtered cache files I generate and save to this folder are immediately copied across to the Ipaq. I can then load them into GPSonar or import them into Cachemate (as describe above - I had to refer to that too)!

 

If you are still struggling, gimme a bell...

 

Bernie

[+Guanajuato]

I'm with alienheads - Geoscout is tops! Old Acer N50 win mobile 2003

http://eastlands.dyndns.org/GeoScout/Default.aspx

 

The recent version 2 makes what was already excellent even better.