Gpx Application Developers

7.2k · September 10, 2004

Since the sandbox is not yet up, we will be adding a new size "mini" to the list of supported sizes for caches. This is based on the continuing request to have a size between Micro and Regular.

I mentioned this in another post, but I'll mention it again here.

Could you do us a favor and call it something other than anything that starts with a "m," "r," or "l" so we can have unique abbreviation for the size between "micro" and "regular?"

It would be much appreciated.

1.4k · September 10, 2004

Got a suggestion for an alternative, CR?

1.4k · September 10, 2004

Tiny? :huh:

7.2k · September 10, 2004

I was thinking "small."

Here in the US, people are used to "small," "medium," and "large." In my mind "medium" and "regular" are interchangable. Of course, this is an international hobby so I don't know how well that works in the rest of the world.

While I'm here typing this I'm also struck that "small" might convey a size just smaller than "regular." "Tiny" might get confused by some like myself who might think of "tiny" as smaller than even a micro. I guess once you get used to it, just about anything will work as long as it has a unique initial.

9.4k · September 10, 2004

Small got a lot of traction. Since it is good for abbreviations, we'll be using that.

Not sure why changing a size to small would involve having example gpx files distributed to everyone. Just rename an existing gpx size type from geocaching.com to "small" and test it with your software.

1.2k · September 10, 2004

I am curious... is there a forum for discussion about creating open source apps for geocaching?

Would be interesting to see what programming projects would blossom with open source collaboration going on...

(Not a developer... I just kinda wish I was one.) :lol:

Edited September 10, 2004 by Sparrowhawk

September 22, 2004

In case it wasn't already obvious, I probably should poke my head in here and say 'add me to the developers list' too.

September 22, 2004

I'm planning an application, pre design phase as yet. Please add me to the Gpx Application Developer mailing list.

Gary Young

Nudecacher

9.4k · September 27, 2004

Head's up. You will start seeing Earthcache as a cache type by Friday. There will be no new log types (yet)

<type>Geocache|Earthcache</type>

also, new container size will be updatable by then.

<Groundspeak:container>Small</Groundspeak:container>

September 27, 2004

Thanks again for the warning process!

September 28, 2004

Thank you for the update.

The last time I checked, the grounspeak extensions to the GPX schema didn't include an exhaustive list of valid tag/attribute values for XML validation. Is there a section of the site where such valid values are listed in a table? It would be much easier that receiving notification changes to the schema piecemeal through this thread.

Also, it would be great if that same table referenced any relevant graphical representations of the attributes / values (where applicable) for the sake of a consistent user experience across the applications handling GPX files.

Regards,

-Fabien.

9.4k · September 28, 2004

I'll work on getting a list together.

Unfortunately I can't authorize our images for use in applications since there is no formal licensing agreement and I don't want to give anyone the impression that Groundspeak endorses (read: supports) any application that uses these images.

1.9k · October 2, 2004

Head's up. You will start seeing Earthcache as a cache type by Friday. There will be no new log types (yet)
<type>Geocache|Earthcache</type>
also, new container size will be updatable by then.
<Groundspeak:container>Small</Groundspeak:container>

did you mean this friday or next?

also, is the sandbox still being worked on?

9.4k · October 4, 2004

The "Small" size has been added to the "report a cache" page, so you'll start seeing it in GPX files.

9.4k · October 5, 2004

I only added one Earthcache for now, the Mica City Earthcache. You can download the GPX to test.

5.3k · October 5, 2004

The "Small" size has been added to the "report a cache" page, so you'll start seeing it in GPX files.

Thanx for the note. Should that be added to the PQ generator page at gcquery.aspx ? That way that those people that love smalls (but hate micros) can select just those or those.

October 5, 2004

I suspect that logging a find for it will be difficult though:

Value cannot be null. Parameter name: Argument 'Array' is Nothing.

Description: An unhandled exception occurred during the execution of the current web request. Please review the stack trace for more information about the error and where it originated in the code.

Exception Details: System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null. Parameter name: Argument 'Array' is Nothing.

Source Error:

An unhandled exception was generated during the execution of the current web request. Information regarding the origin and location of the exception can be identified using the exception stack trace below.

Stack Trace:

[ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null.

Parameter name: Argument 'Array' is Nothing.]

Microsoft.VisualBasic.Information.UBound(Array Array, Int32 Rank) +131

Geocaching.UI.LogBookPanel.ShowLogOptions() +89

Geocaching.UI.LogBookPanel.ShowNewLogInfo() +226

Geocaching.UI.LogBookPanel.Page_Load(Object sender, EventArgs e) +5163

System.Web.UI.Control.OnLoad(EventArgs e) +67

System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +35

System.Web.UI.Control.LoadRecursive() +98

System.Web.UI.Page.ProcessRequestMain() +753

Version Information: Microsoft .NET Framework Version:1.1.4322.573; ASP.NET Version:1.1.4322.573

October 5, 2004

Thanks the for heads up.

You may also want to update the page listing all the cache types

-Fabien.

3.5k · October 5, 2004

Coming in a bit late here, but I'd like to be added to the mailing list to.

Thanks!

October 7, 2004

I only added one Earthcache for now, the Mica City Earthcache. You can download the GPX to test.

WTH is an 'Earthcache'?

LazyK - Dan

October 8, 2004

You can download the GPX to test.

Do you have a place where we can download this 'test' GPX, or do I have to run one myself on this (and burn one for today )?

October 8, 2004

Oh yeah, is this new type also going to be added to the grounspeak extensions...?

1.2k · October 8, 2004

You can download the GPX to test.

Do you have a place where we can download this 'test' GPX, or do I have to run one myself on this (and burn one for today )?

How about the cache page he was linking to?

October 8, 2004

How about the cache page he was linking to?

ACCCCKKKKKKK

I'm a maroon

Thx.... (MUST TAKE HEAD OUT OF SAND)....

October 10, 2004

I would like to be on the mailing list too.

Thanks

October 12, 2004

I'd appreciate being added to the mailing list.

I am also looking forward to this "sandbox".

My PalmOS apps don't use .gpx files per se, but the changes in cache type and log options are important.

Thanks,

Dave_W6DPS

1.1k · October 12, 2004

Jeremy,

Has any thought been given to creating an XML file for travel bug information? I would love to have the ability to create a BQ (Bug Query) for travel bugs. When then development box is in place will be have the ability to perform ad hoc queries for travel bug information?

Zack

October 21, 2004

Please add me to the list, thank you.

BTW, where can we get more info on Earthcaches?

1.4k · October 21, 2004

http://www.earthcache.org/

5.7k · October 21, 2004

http://www.earthcache.org/

Some kind approver needs to change Earthcache I and Earthcache II to the actual Earthcache type. Right now, they are still listed as virtual caches.

--Marky

9.2k · November 20, 2004

I'm hoping we get "last found date", "archived on date" and "disabled on date" data elements. This information can't always be reliably determined from the logs provided.

Having this included in the GPX files would help a lot with database maintenance and cleanup.

1.7k · November 28, 2004

please add me to this list

November 28, 2004

URLs of photographs (both for the cache and for logs) would be a useful improvement...

January 2, 2005

Please add me to the list.

I've thrown together a simple app that converts GPX files into individual text files of waypoint information. By naming the text file with the waypoint name I can load these onto my iPod and go paperless caching. It's very basic but it works pretty well.

January 3, 2005

Please add me to the list.

I've thrown together a simple app that converts GPX files into individual text files of waypoint information. By naming the text file with the waypoint name I can load these onto my iPod and go paperless caching. It's very basic but it works pretty well.

superpuppy,

I'm sure the people over in this thread about using an iPod would appreciate a visit from you with info about your app.

Thanks,

Kenneth

January 3, 2005

Thanks, just posted over there with a bit more info.

--superpuppy

January 6, 2005

I'm Here and SHOUTING

January 10, 2005

I too would like to be add, I am starting to work with XML and gpx files for my own uses.

-Robert

PS - I second Prime Suspects request for those fields.

January 11, 2005

Please sign me up for the mail list.

I also would like to see TB PQ's. Particualrily usefull for updating TB race websites for one.

Thanks

9.4k · January 13, 2005

I want to remind developers that there will soon be two new cache log types.

Temporarily Disable Listing

and

Enable Listing

Thanks. They should up early next week when we implement the new Cache Attributes feature.

9.4k · January 17, 2005

Just FYI, but the new logging types will be available today or tomorrow, and will be showing up in Pocket Queries some time after.

January 18, 2005

Can anyone provide a link to the GPX format?

I hung up my programming hat 1 1/2 years ago, but it looks like I have a reason to break out my compilers once more.

Thanx,

Lynx

5.3k · January 18, 2005

Can anyone provide a link to the GPX format?

The GPX definition is at http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp .

As an aside, contrary to the common use in this crowd, GPX "proper" doesn't have any geocaching-specific elements. That's done by the Groundspeak extended namespace in GPX.

January 18, 2005

Can anyone provide a link to the GPX format?

The GPX definition is at http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp .

As an aside, contrary to the common use in this crowd, GPX "proper" doesn't have any geocaching-specific elements. That's done by the Groundspeak extended namespace in GPX.

Thats for the link and the info!

I appreciate it,

Lynx

9.4k · February 6, 2005

Adding two new log types within the next 2 weeks:

Publish Listing

Retract Listing

These will be new action logs for when the listings become published to the site or when the listing is retracted (or some would call unapproved/approved).

2.7k · February 10, 2005

Any ideas what Microsoft might have in mind for this ?

GPS Encoded URL Patent

Any developers here see a good application for this ?

9.4k · February 10, 2005

Any ideas what Microsoft might have in mind for this ?

GPS Encoded URL Patent

Any developers here see a good application for this ?

Dunno, but it has nothing to do with this thread. Please post a new one.

March 19, 2005

Maybe this has been asked before, but does someone have an xslt for transforming a gpx file into a summary grid with things like sorting and then a drill down to a detail view?

GPX Spinner is great but I would like just the xslt file.

March 19, 2005

In my last note I said spinner, I meant watcher... :blink: I still want to transform gpx files to nice functional html though...

May 2, 2005

Count me in please.

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