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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] phunzoid:
is this a newly implemented "design" ? ....because i could have sworn that all exported data use to create a KML, whether it was real time or uploaded at a set interval :confused:

could an option be added to have a KML file generated every time data is exported?...i would like to store data offline, but then have it uploaded periodically based on the interval entered in the Settings...this way my phone is not constantly connected (or trying to connect) to the i-net
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
No, I have never changed that. It always worked like that.

I prefer not to add that option because in that case it wouldn't be Live Tracking anymore. I understand why you need it and it makes sense, it's just as it is right now it would lead to confusions.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] croutledge:
I'm hoping someone can help me get this application running on my Xda Orbit.

I'm running B&B Rom.

The application is installed and i've configured all the settings.

I've tried setting the GPS settings using External GPS (which is already installed) to Programs = COM4, Hardware = COM9 and Ticked the Manage GPS automatically. Now when i start a tracking in Trackme it froze my Orbit so i had to reset.

I GPSInit but when i started this and then tried to start TrackMe it never picked up any satellites.

So i tried another application called GPSViewer and this managed to pick some sats.

I then searched and noticed people suggesting Port Splitter but i can't get this to work either. It says it is unable to open input port when i select GPS Port. That is with External GPS settings set to none.

I've tried setting it in external GPS to Program = COM4, Hardware = None and Baud rate to 4800 (recommended on o2 site and some tomtom sites). If i then run GPSInit that seems to start and initialise the GPS as the light is flashing. Also if i try GPSViewer that seems to start and trys to gets some locks (in doors so not sure if it would then find some). If i try VisualGPSce it says that COM3 is Drivers\BuiltIn\SerialGPS so i picked that but get 'Could not initialize communication buffer size' and 'Unable to open port. Please close the application accessing the communication port' But i don't have anything else running. If i try PortSplitter V1.3 i can't type a port in i have to choose from the list so picked GPS Port and tried anything other output port available and i get 'Unable to open input port'.

I've tried setting in external GPS to Program = COM4, Hardware = COM3 and Baud rate to 4800. If i then start VisualGPSce and select the com4 port it sets of trying to get a lock. If i chose port 3 it gives me the error again. GPSInit and GPS Viewer also works with these settings but Port Splitter doesn't. TrackME set to Com4 when green arrow clicked says opening port...COM4: and locks my phone up. although the red gps light is flashing.

So from this i'm guessing something else is using it, but what. I have nothing running.

I've tried several different combinations for the settings in external gps and still get no where.

Please help as i've completely ran out of idea's and really want to use this software.

Cheers

Carl
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Stup52:
Hi

Just a follow-up to my own server problems which may help anyone using their own server with IIS. I found this great app which fixed my picture upload problems at home and also an Internal Server Error 500 which happened elsewhere and not easily fixed.

http://www.iis-aid.com/

It's a great app (as is Trackme!). Hope it helps.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] croutledge:
Well i finally got this working on my Xda Orbit and it is superb. Tested it on journeys to and from work and also walking my dogs. GPS Positions recorded and uploaded fine.

One of the main reasons i wanted to get TrackMe working is record my distance and times when out running. I tried it tonight and got port splitter started and then started TrackMe got it connected to Sats and it logged the first position to i used the screen of option and then stuck the xda in the pocket and set of. When i finished i pulled the phone out of the pocket switched the screen on and noticed it hadn't been logging.

Is this cause it was in my pocket?

Also another thing when you start it logging is does it start recording time from the first position added or when you hit the start button?

Another question. Is the angle part of the logging dependant on the device? Mine seems to be blank in the kml output so i'm guessing it isn't being logged.

Superb application and will use quite a bit once i get the in pocket problem sorted.

Now to research the server part.

Cheers

Carl
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] croutledge:
Just realised that when i tested this app on a walk i did i had it in my pocket and i thought i used the Screen Off button that time as well but it logged all the points. I don't think i have changed any settings that would effect this. Mmm need to look into this more.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Hi Carl,

First position added

Yes, it depends on the GPS. Your gps should send the command that includes the angle and speed. As soon as TrackMe detects it, it will use that information. Are you sure that you were moving fast enough?

Some GPS devices which use static navigation may have this problem.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] croutledge:
thanks for the response. Just noticed that in the trackme web viewer you needed to select the Bearing Arrows in the config and it works. just weird i couldn't see it in the output.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
No problem. Just double check that when you export from TrackMe you should have the option 'Show bearings in map' checked.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] croutledge:
Yep just looked at my phone and i haven't got that option selected...woops

Cheers

Again
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] SOG:
OMG MAN! just the thing I have been looking for! l will download it and see how it works :D Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
You're welcome. Enjoy!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Edwardtan:
Hello everyone.

Can I ask two question:

a) How to view the source code of the TrackMe program?

b) If I doing a research report on TrackMe program, do I need to pay for the program?(about the copyright issue)

:(Sorry for my broken english
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Hi Edwardtan,

a. TrackMe client is freeware but it's not open source. On the other hand, the web viewer is open source and you can download the sources from my website.

b. It should be ok. However do you think you can provide more details about what you need to do?

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Edwardtan:
Thanks for your answer, Staryon.:)

My research report need to choose a program which using GPS for tracking purpose. And need to describe how the program work or function base on the source code. :p
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Thanks for that and sorry about the source code!

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Edwardtan:
Staryon, you dont have to say sorry to me. Actually I'm the one who have to say sorry for you by asking the source code. Sorry, Staryon.

by the way, what is your website address for your web viewer?:eek:

Staryon,thanks you so much for the reply message:D

And can I ask you the question about TrackMe program in future?:p
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
You're welcome man!

The web viewer is located at:

http://mygpstracks.com

TrackMe's main page is here:

http://luisespinosa.com/trackme_eng.html

Have fun :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sid361:
Franson GPS-Gate to Trackme Server ?

Is there a Way, that i can use Franson GPS Client for Windows (Laptop) with this Trackme Server. I have searched for some Informations, but will not found any.

Is there a way to work with this both , or any Examples ?

Regards

Sid
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RobsTV:
older current trip info disappears

I have looked through the FAQ and could not find this covered.

I use this on long motorcycle rides that can last a few days.

Everything seems fine at first, but as I continue on, and shut down phone or restart Trackme, I later see that early portions of trip are missing when viewed in Google.

As a test, I rode a loop yesterday, and it was all viewable in google.

Did another test loop today, expecting the new data would be added to old trip, and thought I could later see both yesterday and as a continuation of yesterday, todays trip. Nope, only shows today trip. Yesterdays loop is gone.

I tried this with both boxes in Trps unchecked, and kept the same trip name all along.

Is there a setting I missed?

Or, is there a limit on your server for trips that is causing this?

Or, is prior trip overwritten when app is restarted?

Can trip be constantly amended or updated into one continuous long trip?.

Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Hi RobsTV

I would recommend you to use the web viewer and select trip name: ANY

and also select a date range. By doing that you will get information for any trips just in case your positions have been assigned to different trip names.

Also upload any offline positions that you may have.

There is not any limit in the number of positions that you can upload to the server.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RobsTV:
Thanks for the fast reply!

Yes, that worked. Thanks.

But, I remember why I don't use that web viewer from your site.

CPU resourse get pegged, and IE crashes.

Tested on 2 different PC's at different locations.

Forget about choosing any.

But (again), if I choose the the past couple days, It does work to show todays and yesterdays loops as a continuous trip, which is what I was after. Thanks. Zooming in or out still causing CPU to peg at 100% for a few seconds each click, so anything done is dirt slow, but it works.

PC's tested are not screamers, but a few years old 2.4GHz, 1 gig ram, XP SP2 with IE7 and now IE8 on main unit. Old gaming rigs that should be fine for the web viewer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RobsTV:
Thanks for the fast reply!

Yes, that worked. Thanks.

But, I remember why I don't use that web viewer from your site.

CPU resourse get pegged, and IE crashes.

Tested on 2 different PC's at different locations.

Forget about choosing any.

But (again), if I choose the the past couple days, It does work to show todays and yesterdays loops as a continuous trip, which is what I was after. Thanks. Zooming in or out still causing CPU to peg at 100% for a few seconds each click, so anything done is dirt slow, but it works.

PC's tested are not screamers, but a few years old 2.4GHz, 1 gig ram, XP SP2 with IE7 and now IE8 on main unit. Old gaming rigs that should be fine for the web viewer.

EDIT: Just tested web viewer using a 3rd PC, running an X2 at 2700MHz, 2 gig ram and ATi 4830. Same results. Crashes IE7 with Any selected. With just last couple days selected, CPU at 50% and a slug.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
RobsTV, your CPU usage issue is because of Google Maps and the way it renders the points. If your map has 10 points it will render quickly. More points takes longer and can eventually be too many points to successfully render...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Is it just me or posts from yesterday have disappeared?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khaytsus:
They did, they had to restore from backup, XDA got trashed last night.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
oh I see. Thanks for the information!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Edwardtan:
I have a question on creating own server.:confused:

what is the meaning of the installation step number 4:

4) Using your MySQL access create a database which will house the tables created by the install script.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] turtle2472:
Idea for program addition: Ability to choose track fix frequency based on speed. I.e., check fix every 5 seconds for speeds over 35MPH and 15 seconds for speeds under 35MPH. Maybe allow user variables for all of those.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
jcleek, could you help with that? I think you did this part. Thanks

Maybe it means that the script will create the necessary tables and populate them with the required data.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
It means that you should create manually a database (for example "trackme"), in which the install process will store the different tables (I don't have the table names in mind right, now. I think for example a table "uder" will be created during install). Make you give the rights to modify the database, otherwise the install process will face a wall :p.

I also thought about something like that, good thought! It makes sence, because when your speed is low, you might want to log less often as your position has not changed that much. At the contrary, for higher speed it's interessant.

PS: Staryon, I have now time, I'll finish up what I started for the week end, if not next week, as it's a 4-day week-end :).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
thanks for that!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] vmtcom:
Bug in latest gmap API

If your TrackMe Display stopped working (mine has) - change (on the server side) version of api from 2.x (unstable one) to 2:

http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=2.x&key=... to

http://maps.google.com/maps?file=api&v=2&key=...

See http://code.google.com/p/gmaps-api-issues/issues/detail?id=1193
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fabioconverge:
Hello everyone,

Someone has to use the Trackme with Wim Mobile 6.5 ?

Always gives me error of Mobile SQL

Please help me

Thanks in advance

Fabio
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Yes,it should work ok with that version.

What is exactly the error message that you are getting?

Are you using my server or your own?

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] evader69:
I'm having the exact same problem when I try to upload a picture to your server. "Error: IndexOutOfRangeException" imediately after "searchingClosest..."

Any Ideas?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
I have the impression that problem is related with the existing data that is in the database. Do you think you can send me a picture with that problem to my email? I will try to upload it using your username and password.

Also let me know if you change any settings in the upload page.

You can find my email at

http://luisespinosa.com/contact_eng.html

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Firefall!:
staryon, first I would like to congratulate you on this fabulous application. You did a very good job! Have you ever though about extending the application so that it also serves as anti-theft? This would include background launching, disable uninstall, notify SIM change and recognize SMS commands. I know this would be a lot of work, but I think it would easily make the best tracking software EVER! What do you think about it?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Firefall!,

thanks for your comments.

Regarding anti-theft features that has been discussed many times.

Check this conversation (starts at post #4079)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=340667&highlight=theft&page=408

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tekknogenius:
Anyone running their own server?

I installed it on my server (Linux/apache2), but it doesn't seem to work. Can never get the cell id from the database. One thing I had to do in order for it to come up at all was to delete the if statement from the language.php file (basically only leaving the version variable). I can log into my server from my pda (wm 6.5 beta), but it can never get the Cell ID. If I use the luisespinosa site it works...

What am I missing?

Thanx.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
You mean to retrieve the CellID in order to get your position or you mean to store them?

If it's the first, that's normal cause you table of CellID is empty. It's working with Staryon's website cause he probably has a lot of them already stored.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khaytsus:
At least one of the Cell providers require a keyhash to use their service too, so check the Cell .php files to make sure. I think it's OpenCellDB. It's a good service though, don't skip it because of that.

Otherwise, it's possible there IS no cell data yet. I always seem to forget exactly when TrackMe stores its own Cell data into the DB, but data from the other providers is dependent upon someone else having populated their databases. In my case, Google has done Streetview in my town and along with the rest of the data they collected cell information, so mine were there already. I've also used the OpenCellClient from this forum to better populate the exact locations of the towers.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tekknogenius:
I'm getting the following when I use my server (not when I use luisespinosa's server):

Reading current Cell ID

Searching google for [cell position]

No position found in database for Cell ID

Searching trackme for [cell position]

No position found in database for Cell ID

Cell ID not found in databases. Skipped

BTW I had google and trackme database selected for the Cell ID.

Perhaps there is something on the server I need to open up besides port 80?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
As the other guys said, your cell id table must not have too many/any values.

If you want to insert data into the cell id table you need to use your GPS first and have the option 'Store cell id/signal str in TrackMe database'

By doing that, every time a position is uploaded to your server (using GPS tracking) TrackMe will try to read your current Cell ID and it will create a new entry in the Cell ID table with the GPS information associated to that cell id.

By the way, I see Google cannot find your location either.

Does this work when you use my server?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tekknogenius:
Yes, when I use your server all works fine. That's why I'm sure I must be missing something in my setup. Not sure what though. Since I don't have a GPS I am using the Cell ID method, which I was sure would work via Google.

Is there any way to fill the database with data outside of "GPS"ing it in?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
You shouldn't worry about that now. You must resolve first the issue reading from Google. If that works it will probably works with TrackMe's database.

I hope people using their own servers can give you some suggestions. I really have no idea where is the problem. Sorry about that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khaytsus:
PM sent.. Let's compare the same input on my server and yours.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Krystl:
crashes

First thanx for great program. Today I found some bug when it crashes. When I am in offline mode, start the trip and select Show position on map, program crashes.

Another crash is when I'm connected to my server, selected Manage Trips, Get existing, selected one and tried to view summary.

Krystl

I attached positions data from database
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] MykCer™:
Hi...I just wanted to ask if there's a way to find out if your built-in gps is malfunctioning? I've tried to install this application but somehow it cannot be started...showing some errors...I've also tried to set "my locations" on google map but somehow...error as ussual...can somebody please advise...thanks in advance:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Anybody else having that problem? I just tried but it worked for me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Krystl:
What should happen when you select Show position on map? Run google maps? Google maps working right so I don't know why it happens. Trackme version is 5.3.8.137.

PDA Touch HD, ROM L26_THDV7.4_WWE, Radio 1.13.25.24.

Any idea what to try to find out why it's happens?

Error happens in System.WIndows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm) in d.a() if it helps.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
It should run the default browser that you have on your Windows Mobile.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
I am always using "Offline mode" (meaning I store any new positions, and then upload them manually when I have an internet access).

"Show position on map" works for me, with any kind of internet access (3G, wifi, ActivSync). :)

You could try a clean install maybe.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Edwardtan:
Problems of creating own server

Staryon, I have find out what is my problem already. The problem was related to my MySQL server:p

And one more question, why we need delete the install.php and database.sql files after complete the installation?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
I think because they contain critical info like access code to your database :eek:.

One could also use them to modify this info I guess, or at least communicate with your server.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oliver79:
hey there,

i just downloaded trackme - really nice programm, great work!

but... :)

ich do have a few problems.

i wanna use trackme in my holidays, so i cannot use the internet - no roaming.

in the config i go with "offline data - always"

but then my routes dont get recorded. if i go "if unable to upload" i dont have problems.

when i go with "tools - upload offline data" i just get the message that some points couldnt get uploaded. so nothing happens and i cant use my route.

2nd prob:

not a trackme prob..

by using the gps, my position is never exact.

30 meters or more is the difference. in google maps the same. why is that?

and, when i save a kml on my local device, i get a "route.kml" when i save a new route, this one gets overwritten (does this word exits in english?).

a route1.kml and so one would be great. not that important, because i can rename it on my own before saving the new track, but... the lazy person inside of me likes that idea ;)

thanks for this prog!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
That's strange. When you click "always", it means it will store the positions on your device for a later upload (I always log positions like that). Do you get an error message? If yes you could attach the screenshot :).

Maybe Staryon can say more about this bug :p

This is definitely device specific. Exactness of your location is depending also on the weather. Try searching the XDA-Devs forum of your device, you might find some answers :).

Yep that's a fact, I think I already mentionned it already. Maybe Staryon has it on his todo list ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oliver79:
and here they are... :)

so when i track a route, only when i go with "if unabled to upload" i have the complete track in the "manage tracks-thing".

otherwise there is no point, no route, nothing in my track...

by the way.. i got a touch hd, with original htc rom, german.. if this is important..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] deuzeff:
thanks!

I seems I am having a similar issue. It's logging the Cell ID (when my GPS isn't ready), but when I want to upload the point, I get the same error as you.

You might want to try this: add a Cell ID database to the "selected" list (for example "Google") using the "available" list in the "Source" menu. Then try logging again.

The problem is, that while uploading, TrackMe try to find a match for the CellID. I'm surprised it reports no error if you use the "if unable to upload". Maybe as to do so, it has an other way to check for the Cell ID, no se :).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] oliver79:
and so i did...

and yes. uploading successful.

thank you!!

but.. how can i do so without using google, the internet.. roaming, you know..

when i am in a foreign country and can not use the internet - no uploading?

(by writing this i so much have the feeling this is a stupid question..) ;)

can i save my the offline data and upload when i am back home? maybe i wanna use several tracks...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Hi,

The problem is you are using GPS tracking, however you have checked an option to

use Cell ID when a GPS fix is not available.

In those cases, the cell id information is stored locally in your PDA.

Later when you try to upload your offline data, TrackMe will try to get the latitude and longitude

for that cell id data that is in your PDA, but since you don't have any Cell ID databases selected,

TrackMe cannot get that information.

Just add Google's Cell ID database and you should be able to upload that data.

Regards