wearearewe Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 Does anyone else have trouble loading maps using expertGPS. I wonder if the terraserver is having problems? My AT&T broadband connection appears ok based on other web activities we do. I've also noticed that the expertGPS download/delete option (designed to reload a map image) doesn't work 100% of the time either, often it takes many many tries to take affect. I've emailed expertGPS support but I figured maybe taking a pole here would help me determine where the issue lies. Thanks in advance... Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 Yes, I've been seeing this the past 48 hours too. Usually one or two tiles on a page will come back with the big red "X" instead. Quote Link to comment
JDMC Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 The same thing is true for USAPhotoMaps. Occasionally a square won't get filled in, but after another try or two, it will. Something changed in Terraserver. Quote Link to comment
+Broken Wing Posted October 5, 2002 Share Posted October 5, 2002 I was downloading aerial phots about 400 AM this morning and I didn't have any problems with the download. I haven't tried the delete option, so I can say anything about that issue. Quote Link to comment
+RB_Nielsen Posted October 6, 2002 Share Posted October 6, 2002 I tried to run my beta ExpertGPS software that I had downloaded several weeks ago, and could not get any maps to come up. Soooo, I downloaded a new copy of the beta software, and viola everything started working. Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted October 7, 2002 Share Posted October 7, 2002 Microsoft probably ``upgraded`` Terraserver to run on .NET Now we get those nifty red X marks as a new ``feature``. Quote Link to comment
+KYtrex Posted October 8, 2002 Share Posted October 8, 2002 Yes, I have had the same thing happen, also. KYtrex ----------------- A "Buckeye" is just a "Hillbilly" that ran out of money on the way to Michigan Quote Link to comment
topografix Posted October 9, 2002 Share Posted October 9, 2002 If you are still having trouble getting map tiles to display in ExpertGPS, please send an email through ExpertGPS support, and be sure to describe the way you connect to the Internet (LAN/modem, any proxy servers, etc). Also, please list any ad blocking or firewall software you are running. -- Dan Foster TopoGrafix: GPS Software, Waypoints, and Maps http://www.topografix.com/ Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 This problem has morphed in the last 48 hours such that I get green checkmarks instead of red x's. Very strange...it seems to be only at the higher zoom levels (500 feet - 0.5 mile) Quote Link to comment
+embra Posted October 13, 2002 Share Posted October 13, 2002 Yup, I'm getting those, too. Some of the map loads, but some squares are just those green checks. Friendlier than red crosses, I guess. It does seem to be worse for higher resolutions. max Just visiting this planet Quote Link to comment
+DougsBrat Posted October 14, 2002 Share Posted October 14, 2002 quote:Originally posted by embra:Yup, I'm getting those, too. Some of the map loads, but some squares are just those green checks. Friendlier than red crosses, I guess. It does seem to be worse for higher resolutions. max Just visiting this planet DITTO No matter where you go... There you are! NTGA member Quote Link to comment
topografix Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 There's a new beta version of ExpertGPS out which deals with errors returned from the map server. Please visit ExpertGPS Beta Release to get the latest software. If you're still having trouble, please contact me directly at maps@expertgps.com. -- Dan Foster TopoGrafix: GPS Software, Waypoints, and Maps http://www.topografix.com/ Quote Link to comment
+infosponge Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Thanks for the fixes Dan...I'll check out the new beta. I've said it before & I'll say it again...ExpertGPS is the best $$ I've spent on ANY software, ever...a bargain at twice the price. Quote Link to comment
+geospotter Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 quote:Originally posted by infosponge:ExpertGPS is the best $$ I've spent on ANY software, ever...a bargain at twice the price. I completely agree. Quote Link to comment
TomBombadil79 Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 Love this. I paid just in time for the dread "x" and green checkmarks to start showing up. I sign on here to whine and lo and behold I find a Beta that already addresses the issue. Thanks for a cool program and just as importantly, for your awesome support. A satisfied new customer. TomBombadil79 [This message was edited by tom_bombadil_79 on October 15, 2002 at 10:13 PM.] Quote Link to comment
+DougsBrat Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 quote:Originally posted by TopoGrafix:There's a new beta version of ExpertGPS Works great here! no more X or checks the new scan map support looks cool! xml support seams to be missing, maybe thats why its in beta still. No matter where you go... There you are! NTGA member Quote Link to comment
+RB_Nielsen Posted October 15, 2002 Share Posted October 15, 2002 This latest bug fix and attention to detail is rather routine for Topografix - so their quick attention and fast resolution to a problem in their product is really just routine service for them. That has been my experience with them in several instances, so this latest incident will not be the last where you'll see this kind of outstanding action from them - it is their way of doing business. Now, just think of the possibilities if our friends in Redmond, WA operated in a similar mode.......... Quote Link to comment
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