Author Topic: New info on missing maps. (Read 6355 times)

m38a1guy · « **on:** October 27, 2008, 03:49:00 AM »

Hi,

I was out again and I think you may be right it could be with the GPS loses signal that the Software is defaulting to the another location. If you can disable this I could TEST it and see if that fixes the issue?

Also more important to me is the Sats number and their signal strength if that could be added to the testing Beta. As for the minimize option on the live tracking box, I found what you meant it is the X to close, and then you can go through the Live tracking tab to reopen.

My Idea of Minimize was a little different similar to Windows method of it hiding in the tab or the bottom of the software window similar to how I can HIDE the GIS info at the bottom.

Any ETA on when you can get those Sats added to your software so I CAN see what coverage I am getting?

Thanks

ScottMorris · « **Reply #1 on:** October 27, 2008, 08:53:05 AM »

I still haven't been able to recreate it, so I am wondering if it's something specific to the GPS you are using. IIRC, you are using a somewhat "cheap" USB GPS.

Anyway, I will take a crack at the sat/strength addition and also code in some "smarts" to prevent the map from jumping around. Should have a beta out sometime this week.

Thanks for the patience with this.

Regarding minimize, my Live Tracking dialog has a minimize button, and when I click on it, it goes into the task bar, just like many of the other dialog. Are you not seeing that?

ScottMorris · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2008, 09:52:16 PM »

Just an update - I'm done with the number of sats addition, also error estimate. I also added code to pay attention when the GPS loses lock.

But, I also got into adding custom WMS server code, and that's not quite stable yet. So, it'll be a few days before a beta.

m38a1guy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 02, 2008, 04:56:45 PM »

Ok I look foward to testing it. The onboard GPS for the CF-28 is either a Rockwell or Sony 12ch GPS. It pretty high quality given that CF-29s when new ran for about $6,000 for the model I have. The GPS to replace costs $300.

But it doesnt have an ACTIVE antenna and that could be the cause. Active provides better connection, but less signal. Whereas the internal one I have has less connection but stronger signals. lol

I think its the Moving to the meridian thing where there are no maps, once you fix the software from doing that and staying at last known coord. when losing signal should be fine.

I am REALLY looking forward to your number of Sats, their Number, and signal strength. Where you able to make it a bar graph on signal strenth?

As for the Live tracking I AM using 3.34beta and it doesnt have a minimize button?

ScottMorris · « **Reply #4 on:** November 02, 2008, 06:31:47 PM »

Doh! v3.34 Beta!!!!

Upgrade my friend! LOL, LOL!

Possible even 3.51 will fix the "NO MAPS" problem. I added a check for zero lat/lon about 6 months ago, also a minimize button.

Check the revision history:

http://topofusion.com/revhistory.php

Search for "Live" and you'll see much has changed with the Live Tracking dialog since v3.34.

New beta will be out this week, though.

ScottMorris · « **Reply #5 on:** November 07, 2008, 10:09:15 AM »

New Beta with number of sats and strength, as well as other improvements, is out.

ScottMorris · « **Reply #6 on:** November 13, 2008, 08:37:53 PM »

Grant -- had a chance to try the beta yet?

m38a1guy · « **Reply #7 on:** November 18, 2008, 05:08:00 AM »

Sorry no I havent. I was gone away on business. just got back. lol I will download right away!

Grant