GPS4PPC v2.0

[Unit ZER0]

Works well so far... I can see and manipulate all the controls in full screen now. But there is one issue: When I get connected to GPS, the "compass" display shows a "sky view" of the satellites I am connected to, not my current direction/heading any suggestions on how to change that? Also, the "set target" button seems to not be working, or maybe I'm doing it wrong. Sorry for the late response by the way.

[mjcoon]

Originally Posted by Unit ZER0

Works well so far... I can see and manipulate all the controls in full screen now.

Thanks for letting me know that...

Originally Posted by Unit ZER0

But there is one issue: When I get connected to GPS, the "compass" display shows a "sky view" of the satellites I am connected to, not my current direction/heading any suggestions on how to change that?

Yes, I should change that so that the compass ring shows up even when there is no target set (which it depends upon now). Then you could at least see speed and heading even though there cannot be distance or "VMG".

Originally Posted by Unit ZER0

Also, the "set target" button seems to not be working, or maybe I'm doing it wrong.

I have abandoned the original target mechanism (which was a bit limited for routing) in favour of the go-to sequence I described using a waypoint. It is more long-winded for a single target but better for a sequence forming a route. Plus the position can be named and saved for re-use. I have found that there is sometimes a failure to respond to setting the target this way, and the compass ring will then appear after disconnecting the GPS and immediately connecting again.

And, as I said earlier, I have not yet come up with a scheme for switching between forms without returning to the initial screen form. I should at least try the menu solution.

Originally Posted by Unit ZER0

Sorry for the late response by the way.

No problem; we all have numerous distractions - I hope!

Mike.

[enonod]

I have searched the forum and read many posts in vain while trying to track down the elusive KML library which is said to be on the forum.
Will some kind soul please direct this blind man.

[agraham]

You can use Google to search the forum as detailed here http://www.basic4ppc.com/forum/quest...ches-tlas.html

Searching with "site:basic4ppc.com kml" brings back 41 results. One of those is probably what you want.

[mjcoon]

Originally Posted by enonod

I have searched the forum and read many posts in vain while trying to track down the elusive KML library which is said to be on the forum.

What I remember of the KML library when I looked at it some months ago, it was rather limited.

You might do better to check the 40+ Google hits that Andrew mentions for where I've offered the code I've developed to read and write KML (and GPX) files.

Mike.

[enonod]

Thank you both, I am enlightened, never thought to use Google instead of local forum search. The only reason for asking was that the with recording version required it, to run.

[wm.chatman]

Hi Mike

I have been wanting to test your version of GPS4PPC App, but does not work for me.
Question please. Which version of b4ppc is needed, to test and play with ?

Thank you.
Best regards.

William

[mjcoon]

Originally Posted by wm.chatman

... Which version of b4ppc is needed, to test and play with ?

Hi William, assuming it's my version of GPS4PPC-MJC you are referring to, it is definitely version 6.90 source with lots of "Dim ... As Number" and so forth.

All the DLLs it needs are merged into the EXE I posted except for bList.dll. If there are different versions of that DLL then it would need a 6.90 version.

To run it needs a datums text file as bundled with the V2 EXE. I don't remember whether I included that with the CAB file.

I'm still working on it (inventing new bugs! ). For instance I put in Magnetic Variance using the NOAA code that David Erez built into his nav.dll library from another thread.

Best regards, Mike.

[wm.chatman]

Hi Mike

At least you are able to invent new bugs. v6.8 I use, v6.9 not installed yet.
Working on another PC Unit. Children busted last one. BTW. Real nice App of yours. (killer code) Wisch I'd have the smarts as you.

Please Explain:

>>To run it needs a datums text file as bundled with the V2 EXE.<<

Meaning last version's datums file ?

[mjcoon]

Originally Posted by wm.chatman

>>To run it needs a datums text file as bundled with the V2 EXE.<<

Meaning last version's datums file ?

Sorry; I should have checked which versions of GPS4PPC need the datums file. I'm sure any datum file version will be OK. My setup file includes all the files that are needed but as I said in an earlier message, it is too big for the forum! I was able to attach a CAB file and I think that contains all that is needed.

(And with all the stuff I'm adding in, it is getting bigger all the time! If it was more complete and polished I could put a copy on my own website which doesn't have the size limitation. But then I would also have to write an instruction manual...)

Mike.