+CacheCreatures Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Hi Guys! Well it all arrived today! So far I'm in love. Here is what I've got Dell Axim X5 running PPC03 Fortuna Pocket XTrack Dual Mode CF GPS Card Mapopolis 4x Navigator Package GPXSonar to manage GPX files on the Axim I've figured out how to convert the GPX format into MLP and load it into Mapopolis. This is indeed a very nice way to manage waypoints. I'm learning how to quickly find the desired location and navigate to it. The issue I can't seem to resolve though, is what to do after Mapopolis gets me close. I see the GPS screen in Mapopolis, but its missing (I think) some pretty key info. That is, distance from the location, and current accuracy. Am I misunderstanding the GPS screen? If its not what I should be using, what do you use? I realize a separate GPS would work, but I really REALLY don't want to do that. Maybe there's a different application I should use? If there is a different app to use, how do you transfer the coords into it? Ahh I'm pumped! Thanks in advance for the help guys! Mr. CC Quote Link to comment
Clown Knife Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 (edited) Most of us use a real GPSr so it will be tough to help you without knowing just what you are seeing on your display. Once your GPSr directs you to "ground zero" you should start looking around for the cache in its hiding place. I assume Mapopolis is your mapping program for the GPS display? Can you tweak it to display distance, bearing, heading, scale, etc.? Maybe you could include a pic so we can see what you are seeing? Good luck! Edited December 13, 2003 by Clown Knife Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I would say...no, wait. You could....ummm....heck, I don't know, I've just got a basic eTrex Legend, and that's really all I need. Quote Link to comment
+CacheCreatures Posted December 13, 2003 Author Share Posted December 13, 2003 (edited) Come now Watts... what fun is that!?! Ok here is a screenshot: This might work, but you'll probably notice that some key info is missing. Oh, and FYI here is a shot of waypoints (called "Landmarks") look like: I forgot about a recommendation I received a while ago for a program called GPS Tuner. That definately will do the job. However, there doesn't seem to be a nice way to add the waypoint directly (without manually typing it in) Edited December 13, 2003 by CacheCreatures Quote Link to comment
+Sparky-Watts Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 Believe me.....I have trouble turning on my coffee pot. I think someone messed with my GPS......I woke up to 8" of snow. I'll post my coordinates if anyone can find me, I'll fix ya a good cup of coffee! HELP! EVERYTHING'S WHITE! Quote Link to comment
+oneeyesquare Posted December 13, 2003 Share Posted December 13, 2003 I've found multiple caches just using Mapopolis zoomed all the way in. Not as much info, but when you're on top of the waypoint the cache is gonna be there somewheres! I even have a registered version of Cachedragon onboard and don't use it. It's just easier to leave it on Mapopolis when I get out of the truck (Bluetooth gps doesn't allow multiple progam connects). Lazy, I guess... Quote Link to comment
Clown Knife Posted December 20, 2003 Share Posted December 20, 2003 (edited) Can you tweak the display to include a distance field? Then you would know how far away you are from the waypoint. If not, then you may be SOL. Have you tried the technical support staff for the software? They may have the answer you require. Otherwise, you may need to get a real GPS. Sorry. Good luck! Edit: Why is the Range field blank? Figure that out and you may be golden. Edited December 20, 2003 by Clown Knife Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I wouldn't use the PDA for caching, but Mapopolis is a great way to navigate as close as you can get to it. Then just pack the PDA away and pull out a handheld GPS. Quote Link to comment
+CacheCreatures Posted December 21, 2003 Author Share Posted December 21, 2003 Clown, indeed that is the key. It is blank because the Destination field is also blank! Plug in a destination, and up comes the range value. We've now used this setup for 10 caches and have found every one. The Range field will get us as close as 7 feet. So far, that has led us right to the spot. Also, now that we have a few caches under our belt with this setup, I can say that between the RhinoSkin and Aquapak, this setup seems nearly as ready for the elements as our GPS V was. Don't get me wrong, we wont be dropping it out the window flying down the street at 35mph, but it will (and has!) certainly survived a few drops and some serious water (we took it out in a huge rainstorm today with no problems!) Quote Link to comment
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