[Az-Geocaching] a better way!!
Paul Ross
paulross at cableaz.com
Wed Sep 28 21:22:48 MST 2005
Erika Manning wrote:
> I have tried it under a premium member account and a non menber. I
> get the same information either way. I think I must be doing
> something different.
>
> Do you think that GSAK is doing that because I am still using the
> "free" version of the product and have not registered yet? Or am I not
> downloading the waypoints correctly? Hmm.. I always like to have the
> problems that stump people!
>
> */AZcachemeister <azcachemeister at getnet.com>/* wrote:
>
> Sounds as if you are not getting .GPX files, are you a 'Premium'
> Member? The .loc files available to non-members have much less
> info included, but I think these basic details are there.
> Is the distance unit problem in your GPSr or on your computer? I'm
> pretty sure you could have the unit of measure set to Km in GSAK,
> and still get miles on your GPS if it was set up that way.
> I, and probably several others will be happy to arrange a
> demonstration/seminar at the upcoming event, or sooner if necessary.
>
> Erika Manning wrote:
>
>> I have an ETrex Vista C. When I download via GSAK, which I
>> just downloaded from GC.com for free. I do not get info such as
>> mileage from my house (it is in km and I can not figure out how
>> to change it to miles), difficalty/terrain rating or notes.
>>
>> I am currently killing trees and would like not to be doing so.
>> If I get the basic boring PDA how will the info I mentioned above
>> get into it since it is not in the GSAK progam? Will it also add
>> the description info of the cache and the hints.....Is there
>> anything that will not show up on the PDA?
>> Thanks
>> Erika........Geo Gypsy
>> */AZcachemeister <azcachemeister at getnet.com>/* wrote:
>>
>> You will need to become a 'premium member' ($3/Month or
>> $30/year) of Geocaching.com to receive .gpx files either
>> individually for each cache page, or in groups via Pocket
>> Queries. The .gpx file contains all the information found on
>> the first page of a cache listing, including the five most
>> recent logs.
>>
>> *G*eocaching *S*wiss *A*rmy *K*nife (GSAK) is an awesome
>> program, available for a 30 day free trial, and now $20 to
>> register (still WAY worth the $20!) With GSAK you can sort,
>> weed through, manipulate, view, arrange, and modify cache
>> listings into manageable groups for upload to your GPSr
>> and/or PDA (you could probably get a decent PDA off EBay for
>> $25, or you could spend $350 for the latest model) .
>>
>> For the PDA, you will need a copy of CacheMate (also has free
>> trial, currently $8 to register) to view the information
>> uploaded from GSAK. Again, you will have the co-ordinates,
>> difficulty, owner comments, and the first five finder logs as
>> well as a space to record the date, time and/ your/ comments
>> for /your/ find on the cache.
>>
>> Once registered both GSAK and CacheMate include free upgrades
>> for life. Both developers are constantly improving their
>> products to include user-requested features.
>>
>> No trees are killed in this process, but a bunch of electrons
>> are highly inconvenienced!
>> Cache On!
>>
>> Azpaul1 wrote:
>>
>>> Since you mentioned mapsource, I am assuming that you have
>>> and using a Garmin gps unit. The only gps that I know off
>>> that lets you download all the page info. is a Garmin I-Que.
>>>
>>> Until just recently, I too used your method of entering
>>> waypoints and in the last couple of months have, with some
>>> help of close friends, I have gone paperless. The answer
>>> sounds very complicated, but once everything is set up it is
>>> a snap to use.
>>>
>>> First, I set up a series of pocket queries that I run
>>> weekly. I then load them into a waypoint management database
>>> called GSAK (the best $8.00 I have spent, I might add).
>>>
>>> GSAK , allows me to load the waypoints into my 60C and the
>>> page info. into a PDA.
>>>
>>> Like I said earlier, it sounds complicated, but once
>>> everything is set up it is a snap to use. With the PDA, I
>>> don't have to carry a clip board full of printout's to
>>> rummage through for the info that I need and I can enter
>>> notes about the cache I just found.
>>>
>>> I hope this helps,
>>> Paul aka "AZPAUL"
>>>
>>>
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> *From:* Debbie <mailto:maillade at cox.net>
>>> *To:* az-geocaching at listserv.azgeocaching.com
>>> <mailto:az-geocaching at listserv.azgeocaching.com>
>>> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 27, 2005 9:02 PM
>>> *Subject:* [Az-Geocaching] a better way!!
>>>
>>> I haven't posted much but I have been lurking for a long
>>> time. I know there has to be an easier way to have the
>>> caches in my gps with the info from the pages. Right now
>>> I put them on my mapsource as waypoints and download
>>> them into my gps when I am going somewhere. I also print
>>> out the page from the website to take with me.
>>> Can anybody tell me if there is an easier way to do it??
>>> Hope this makes sense!!
>>> Thanx
>>> Maillade
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If you are using PocketQueries(PQ) make sure you are checking the box
that says to download them as .GPX files which are the ones with all the
data rather than .LOC file which are the default download method.
From clicking help on pocket queries you get this info:
*Downloading GPX/LOC Files*
If you're a GPS user and get tired of hand-entering coordinates into
your GPS receiver, downloading coordinates is an enjoyable alternative.
The Geocaching.com site has several features available to allow you to
download geocaches and other waypoints for use with these various
applications.
With the exception of some lower-end GPS units, you can usually purchase
an interface cable and download coordinates directly to your GPS unit.
Even if you don't download to your GPS unit you can use GPX files to
help manage the geocaches you have found or plan to look for in the future.
*Step 1: Groundspeak License Agreement
<http://www.geocaching.com/waypoints/agreement.aspx?ID=-1>*
You have already read and accepted the license agreement.
*Step 2: Download an application* that supports either *.LOC, *.GPX, or
both file formats
* LOC - The original download format for the search results page on
Geocaching.com
* GPX (GPS eXchange Format) - Currently available for Pocket
Queries, which is a Premium Member
<http://www.geocaching.com/subscribe/> feature on the web site.
The GPX file format has specific geocaching information that can
be used by supporting applications.
* eBook - As a Premium Member <http://www.geocaching.com/subscribe/>
you can also choose to have a list of waypoints compiled into
MobiPocket <http://www.mobipocket.com> eBook format. This format
contains all the information from the cache details page.
In GSAK (The slickest geocaching tool ever invented) go to TOOLS,
OPTIONS on the upper right corner of the GENERAL screen is the radio
button to select distance to be shown in either Kilometers or Miles.
Hawk
Team RedHawk
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