[pshute]

I've successfully used the .klm dumping format to display a track in Google Maps, but it isn't quite what I want.

I'd like to be able to identify each point, and to examine their coordinates, including elevation, and the time and velocity at each point. The dumped data only includes the coordinates and elevation, and I guess this is because the <linestring> tag used doesn't support anything else.

I'd like to experiment with creating my own kml files that do what I want. Would it be possible to include in a future release an option to dump *everything* in a simple CSV file?

[saua]

Look at the .gpx file. It contains everything I record currently in a widely-known format, that you can easily convert to whatever you want. GPS Babel (google it) is one tool that converts to and from pretty much every widely used format that's available (including csv if you want).

[pshute]

Originally Posted by saua

Look at the .gpx file. It contains everything I record currently in a widely-known format, that you can easily convert to whatever you want. GPS Babel (google it) is one tool that converts to and from pretty much every widely used format that's available (including csv if you want).

Thanks for anwering so quickly. I looked at the gpx file format and would be happy to use those, but I see no speeds. Here's a sample line:
<trkpt lat="-37.851257" lon="144.808734"><ele>27.0</ele><time>2007-11-02T04:38:14.600Z</time></trkpt>

[morningla]

trying this sw now, will it conflict with is it similar to bb gps tracker?

[techcrazy]

I spoke to some of the retailes and they confused me very much. I am looking to buy an Bluetooth GPS receiver and want to know if I need to pay for Telnev also. They told me that I need to spend $130 for GPS received and pay some amount to my service provider also.

Plz help

[Spamdumpster]

techcrazy, your profile says you're on at&t. Is that correct? If yes, then you DON'T need to pay any extra a month to at&t to use GPS. Just get a bluetooth receiver and you'll be fine. Also $130 is way too much to pay IMO. Check here: "bluetooth gps" - Google Product Search

[MadDog_]

Originally Posted by MadDog_

I just installed my microSD card today, and in trying to change the track directory from Device Memory to my card, I got the following everytime I click on the trackball:

"The application bbTracker has attempted to open local content. Would you like to allow this?"

I love the simplicity and power of the program, but really find the multiple prompts over and over to be a nuisance.

I just solved this tonight.

Under Options > Security Options > Firewall, my firewall was disabled. By enabling it, I don't get the prompt at all.

[DaveInVA]

Originally Posted by MadDog_

I just solved this tonight.

Under Options > Security Options > Firewall, my firewall was disabled. By enabling it, I don't get the prompt at all.

Excellent! I just enabled my firewall as well. I got one message when starting bbTracker asking if I wanted to allow connections, I agreed, and now no further prompts .

Thanks,
Dave.

[Iare Tosevite]

That's odd. Apparently bbtracker cannot track without connection to cell towers? I thought GPS was separate from cellphones?

If I turn off connection, then try to track it will crash with "task already scheduled or cancelled" error.

Googlemaps also couldn't locate me. In fact, nothing that needs gps will work when connection to phone network are off?

[MadDog_]

Originally Posted by DaveInVA

Excellent! I just enabled my firewall as well. I got one message when starting bbTracker asking if I wanted to allow connections, I agreed, and now no further prompts .

Thanks,
Dave.

You're welcome.

[pshute]

Originally Posted by Iare Tosevite

That's odd. Apparently bbtracker cannot track without connection to cell towers? I thought GPS was separate from cellphones?

If I turn off connection, then try to track it will crash with "task already scheduled or cancelled" error.

Googlemaps also couldn't locate me. In fact, nothing that needs gps will work when connection to phone network are off?

I can understand Google Maps not working, as it needs to fetch maps via the internet.

I just tried bbTracker with Mobile Network turned off, and it worked fine. Perhaps you had some other application running in the background that gave the error.

[Iare Tosevite]

I wasn't running anything other than aim and unclosable applications

Phone ( god this one is USELESS to me... )
Blackberry messenger
Home Screen
Aim
Messages ( mailbox )
Browser

So there is not really any program that would crash when bbtracker was accessing GPS?

Hmm I closed Aim and as a result, bbtracker doesn't crash anymore, but it still can't get any GPS data at all.

[pshute]

Originally Posted by Iare Tosevite

Hmm I closed Aim and as a result, bbtracker doesn't crash anymore, but it still can't get any GPS data at all.

What's Aim?

Have you tried going into Options/Advanced/GPS then refreshing the gps data? I don't know if it's a coincidence, but occasionally bbTracker just never starts tracking until I do that. It's like the GPS has frozen up.

I think it might happen if I start tracking indoors, then it never gets any data even if I go outdoors. I haven't really tested that enough to say its what causes it.

[Iare Tosevite]

Aol Instant Messager.

Strange. When I went there, it said that if Location setting are set to off, no program will be able to get GPS info, but it's set to on? What do mobile connection got to do with GPS setting?

[pshute]

Originally Posted by Iare Tosevite

Aol Instant Messager.

Strange. When I went there, it said that if Location setting are set to off, no program will be able to get GPS info, but it's set to on? What do mobile connection got to do with GPS setting?

I presume Instant Messenger needs internet access to do its thing. Perhaps it thinks that if it has no internet access it might as well disable the GPS. Who knows?

[John Clark]

Originally Posted by Iare Tosevite

Aol Instant Messager.

Strange. When I went there, it said that if Location setting are set to off, no program will be able to get GPS info, but it's set to on? What do mobile connection got to do with GPS setting?

The CDMA devices need network coverage for the GPS to work. It's GPS with cell network augmentation. Just the way it is.

[pshute]

Wirelessly posted (BlackBerry8800/4.2.1 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/122)

Originally Posted by John Clark

The CDMA devices need network coverage for the GPS to work. It's GPS with cell network augmentation. Just the way it is.

Mine's not CDMA, so that explains why mine can still work.



I wonder why they'd make CDMA GPSs like that? Seems a bit pointless.

[Iare Tosevite]

John, I need more info... I have 8830, and from what I read in here, it has both GPS and AGPS?

[Stinsonddog]

Sorry been away - any news on .5 yet?

[jleebiker]

LOVE bbTracker! I use it alot and love the fact that it's free and easy to use. I do have one request. Well 2 actually.
1) Ability to show coordinates in UTM coordinate system. I am on a Search and Rescue team and we use the UTM system alot. I have to convert from Lat/Long to UTM and back and forth. Here is a website I use to convert and maybe it can help you figure out how to implement it:
LON/LAT UTM converter

2) Navigating back along track. Would be nice if I could use the track that it is already creating to navigate backwards along the track. Kind of difficult now the way it stands. An arrow showing which way to head would be helpful.

GREAT APP THOUGH!!! I tell everyone that has an 8310 to get it! Thanks!