Guest rediguana Posted August 3, 2001 Share Posted August 3, 2001 Hi All. Been pretty quiet here... wonder if anyone is reading? I was wondering how do you manage your waypoints? The reason behind this is to give me some guidance on the whole waypoint database I was working on. 1/ Are you able to connect your GPS to your PC? 2/ Do you use software to manage your waypoints, if so what software? Personally, I can and do connect my GPS to the computer. I currently use the Groundspeak EasyGPS to manage waypoints, as it is quick easy and free, but I am also very interested in Topomap by Mapworld when it is hopefully released very soon with Terralink digital topo maps. It should be quite cool. If a web site was to accept a batch of uploaded waypoints, how would you like it to be done? Be interested in hearing everyones thoughts! Thanks in advance. Gavin Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 stead I store them by outing (by date downloaded; as my GPS fills up). I can then open the files relating to any given outing and find a given waypoint by number or general location relative to my track logs (I note the number and description in a paper master log book for each waypoint as I collect them). As for waypoint lists, I would prefer to be able to upload tab-delimeited text lists of records of lat., long, elevation, and label. However, I can massage the data to fit whatever format you decide to use (within reason). Regards, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Nemesis: Yep, as always I'm here . As for waypoint lists, I would prefer to be able to upload tab-delimeited text lists of records of lat., long, elevation, and label. However, I can massage the data to fit whatever format you decide to use (within reason). You're not the only one lurking hehe What's MacGPSPro like? I guess ideally the formats supported should be in line with software that people use, hence the question I asked. Personally I think there should be little need to massage data as long as we can use a file format that is supported by various software programs. That way it is easier for more people to upload waypoints easily. Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Nemesis: Yep, as always I'm here . As for waypoint lists, I would prefer to be able to upload tab-delimeited text lists of records of lat., long, elevation, and label. However, I can massage the data to fit whatever format you decide to use (within reason). You're not the only one lurking hehe What's MacGPSPro like? I guess ideally the formats supported should be in line with software that people use, hence the question I asked. Personally I think there should be little need to massage data as long as we can use a file format that is supported by various software programs. That way it is easier for more people to upload waypoints easily. Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana:What's MacGPSPro like?...we can use a file format that is supported by various software programs. MacGPSPro is cool, it allows you to overlay tracks and waypoints on scanned maps and heaps of other stuff, however, it's not free. This is an example of a raw waypoint file: Format: DMM M/D/Y H:M:S 12.00 hrs Datum[106]: WGS 84 ID Name Comment Date Time Latitude Longitude Icon Display Option Altitude W 001 001 01/02/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.661' 170°41.936' Flag NS 4.9 W 002 002 02/03/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.420' 170°42.149' Flag NS 10.0 W 003 003 03/04/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.358' 170°42.195' Flag NS 7.1 W 004 004 04/05/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.983' 170°41.770' Flag NS 22.7 W 005 005 05/06/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.984' 170°41.769' Flag NS 22.7 W 006 006 06/07/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.983' 170°41.770' Flag NS 22.0 W 007 007 07/08/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.985' 170°41.767' Flag NS 22.7 W 008 008 08/09/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.573' 170°42.688' Flag NS 12.4 I can change the position format and datum along with the units. The number of characters in the name and comment are limited, therefore, I would need to add the names by hand later on (I see that you have already come up with a naming system, we could use that with a column for each sub category). Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted August 6, 2001 Share Posted August 6, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana:What's MacGPSPro like?...we can use a file format that is supported by various software programs. MacGPSPro is cool, it allows you to overlay tracks and waypoints on scanned maps and heaps of other stuff, however, it's not free. This is an example of a raw waypoint file: Format: DMM M/D/Y H:M:S 12.00 hrs Datum[106]: WGS 84 ID Name Comment Date Time Latitude Longitude Icon Display Option Altitude W 001 001 01/02/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.661' 170°41.936' Flag NS 4.9 W 002 002 02/03/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.420' 170°42.149' Flag NS 10.0 W 003 003 03/04/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.358' 170°42.195' Flag NS 7.1 W 004 004 04/05/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.983' 170°41.770' Flag NS 22.7 W 005 005 05/06/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.984' 170°41.769' Flag NS 22.7 W 006 006 06/07/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.983' 170°41.770' Flag NS 22.0 W 007 007 07/08/1989 -12:00:00 -45°45.985' 170°41.767' Flag NS 22.7 W 008 008 08/09/1989 -12:00:00 -45°46.573' 170°42.688' Flag NS 12.4 I can change the position format and datum along with the units. The number of characters in the name and comment are limited, therefore, I would need to add the names by hand later on (I see that you have already come up with a naming system, we could use that with a column for each sub category). Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest peejay Posted August 9, 2001 Share Posted August 9, 2001 Hi, we are all still here but its winter so I guess we are keeping under cover. I was in touch with the editor of Netguide magazine recently so hopefully there will be a mention of geocaching in the next issue. Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted August 9, 2001 Share Posted August 9, 2001 quote:Originally posted by peejay:...hopefully there will be a mention of geocaching... Cool peejay! Tell us when and if it happens, I would really like to read the article. Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted August 9, 2001 Share Posted August 9, 2001 quote:Originally posted by peejay:...hopefully there will be a mention of geocaching... Cool peejay! Tell us when and if it happens, I would really like to read the article. Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted August 11, 2001 Share Posted August 11, 2001 quote:Originally posted by peejay:Hi, we are all still here but its winter so I guess we are keeping under cover. I was in touch with the editor of Netguide magazine recently so hopefully there will be a mention of geocaching in the next issue. Nah its the best time to get out and get a few caches done - less people around. Also a chance to place caches in time for summer! Hehe. Will be interesting if they do an article on geocaching. I have considered getting in touch with The Press here and letting them know about geocaching, but it may be better left to geoffzone as he has written articles for the Press - one of them about Wolfe's Bridge... where there is a cache funnily enough! Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 Another program you might want to consider is New Zealand Mapped, it's almost half the price and you can upload and download from your gps. I find it really good for printing a small topo map for an area when I go geocaching or tramping. Very worthwhile www.nzmapped.com ------------------ Cheers Adam [This message has been edited by Adman (edited 25 September 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 Another program you might want to consider is New Zealand Mapped, it's almost half the price and you can upload and download from your gps. I find it really good for printing a small topo map for an area when I go geocaching or tramping. Very worthwhile www.nzmapped.com ------------------ Cheers Adam [This message has been edited by Adman (edited 25 September 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 62 series maps. Thanks a lot for the tip, I'll be sure to check it out tomorrow. Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Adman:...New Zealand Mapped...almost half the price... Very cool and closer to my price range too! Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest Nemesis Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Adman:...New Zealand Mapped...almost half the price... Very cool and closer to my price range too! Cheers, Donovan. Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 They have a beta version available with a gps interface. (i have been using it for about a month) The beta is available for free download for owners of nzmapped. The final gps version is going to be a $50 upgrade per island ( . It accepts NZMG Geodatum 49 as well as wgs84 lat/long. All a geocacher could ever want. Their rep said to me they plan to overlay street maps over the 260 series maps in the future. It just keeps getting better! Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 They have a beta version available with a gps interface. (i have been using it for about a month) The beta is available for free download for owners of nzmapped. The final gps version is going to be a $50 upgrade per island ( . It accepts NZMG Geodatum 49 as well as wgs84 lat/long. All a geocacher could ever want. Their rep said to me they plan to overlay street maps over the 260 series maps in the future. It just keeps getting better! Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Adman:they plan to overlay street maps over the 260 series maps in the future. Especially cool if the street db is searchable Cheers Gav [This message has been edited by rediguana (edited 25 September 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted September 25, 2001 Share Posted September 25, 2001 quote:Originally posted by Adman:they plan to overlay street maps over the 260 series maps in the future. Especially cool if the street db is searchable Cheers Gav [This message has been edited by rediguana (edited 25 September 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest HunterGatherer Posted September 27, 2001 Share Posted September 27, 2001 If you're interested in purchasing the NZMapped software... it's always worth asking for a bulk discount... if a few geocachers from the forums will be buying. Hell even the promise of future purchases is usually enough to secure a discount. I'd be keen on the North Island CD-Rom Quote Link to comment
Guest peejay Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 Originally posted by Adman:They have a beta version available with a gps interface. Where is the beta available from? I have NZ Mapped North Island, great product but would love to be able to interface to my GPS. Quote Link to comment
Guest rediguana Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 Does NZMapped allow you to install all the map files to the hard drive, or does it have to be run from CD/DVD? I couldn't find any mention of this on the web site. Cheers Gav Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 quote:Originally posted by peejay:Where is the beta available from? I have NZ Mapped North Island, great product but would love to be able to interface to my GPS. New Zealand Mapped GPS Beta-Test/Trial Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana:Does NZMapped allow you to install all the map files to the hard drive, or does it have to be run from CD/DVD? Yes you can copy the data file, but the cd still needs to stay in the drive (to satisfy the copy protection), this is how I use it it's definately a huge performance boost I don't know about the dvd version, I presume it works the same. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 28, 2001 Share Posted September 28, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana:Does NZMapped allow you to install all the map files to the hard drive, or does it have to be run from CD/DVD? Yes you can copy the data file, but the cd still needs to stay in the drive (to satisfy the copy protection), this is how I use it it's definately a huge performance boost I don't know about the dvd version, I presume it works the same. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest peejay Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 [New Zealand Mapped GPS Beta-Test/Trial Thanks for that. I have downloadd it but it cant see my GPS unit even tho I have it all set up the same as TrackMaker ie comm1,8N1,4800 baud etc. Any ideas? Using a yellow Etrex,BTW. Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 Have you got the 'gps brand' set to garmin and 'gps is connected' ticked in NZ Mapped? Also check in your etrex setup make sure the interface is set to garmin as well. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted September 29, 2001 Share Posted September 29, 2001 Have you got the 'gps brand' set to garmin and 'gps is connected' ticked in NZ Mapped? Also check in your etrex setup make sure the interface is set to garmin as well. Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment
Guest peejay Posted September 30, 2001 Share Posted September 30, 2001 [Have you got the 'gps brand' set to garmin and 'gps is connected' ticked in NZ Mapped? Also check in your etrex setup make sure the interface is set to garmin as well. Hi, thanks for the reply. Yep, i have all of the above. No problems up or downloading to Trackmaker or a number of other GPS software I have tried, only NZ Mapped causes a problem. Quote Link to comment
Guest peejay Posted September 30, 2001 Share Posted September 30, 2001 [Have you got the 'gps brand' set to garmin and 'gps is connected' ticked in NZ Mapped? Also check in your etrex setup make sure the interface is set to garmin as well. Hi, thanks for the reply. Yep, i have all of the above. No problems up or downloading to Trackmaker or a number of other GPS software I have tried, only NZ Mapped causes a problem. Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted October 1, 2001 Share Posted October 1, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana: Especially cool if the street db is searchable Wises street finder and maps You would be after one of these then? Cheers Adam [This message has been edited by Adman (edited 01 October 2001).] Quote Link to comment
Guest Adman Posted October 1, 2001 Share Posted October 1, 2001 quote:Originally posted by rediguana: Especially cool if the street db is searchable Wises street finder and maps You would be after one of these then? Cheers Adam [This message has been edited by Adman (edited 01 October 2001).] Quote Link to comment
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