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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
If you get that is because you are not selecting the right port of your GPS.

Try to check what com port your GPS is using (maybe with other programs that you use for your GPS) and set that com port in TrackMe.

As soon as TrackMe gets an answer from the GPS, you should see a message saying 'Searching for satellites...'

You should get that message even if you are indoors.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghale:
Mmmhh...

I tap on Start

Status is connected.

Satellistes: 08

But...

I see: No lat/long info: $GPGGA,220436.0

and similar.

What's wrong with my GPS?

I use other GPS software and all it's ok.

Someone can help me, please?

BTW: the application is very good!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
ghale, could you please try the attached version?

I just made a change that will create 2 log files called gpsdata.dat and gpserror.dat as soon as you start getting data from the GPS.

(the files will be located in your Program Files\TrackMe folder on your PDA)

Please try the program until you start getting those errors for a while.

After that please post a message attaching the files.

That info will help me to debug why is not working on yours.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghale:
Done.

Posted the two files.

I'll wait for a response.

Thanks,

ghale.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
ghale,

Sorry to bother you again. Could you please download the previous attached file again? As soon as I uploaded it, I noticed that I forgot to include something and I uploaded again. However, it seems that you got the previous version.

Please try it again and if you can, send me also the file trackme.dat , just in case is a problem with the configuration values.

I think it will be easy to fix, as soon as I find out what is causing the problem.

If you want to, you can use my email: emluisREMOVETHIS@gmail.com

Thanks a lot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tariq_niazi:
I run my own web server. Is it possible to have the kml sent to my webserver? If not, what do I need to make it happen?

- TKN
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] surur:
Great software. Keep up the development.

Surur
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
It's the server the one that generates the KML file.

I will provide soon a version where you can upload the information to your own server and I will also include the php files that you need to copy to your server. (it should be very simple to setup)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ghale:
I've sent the files to you gmail account.

Let me know, and thanks very much for a such application!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] while(!(linux)){wm}:
Staryon,

Your program looks very promising!

Personally, all i would need your program to do is make an HTML call with the information in the URL. I could write my own script to receive the call and generate the KML file. Could you possibly allow a custom server configuration? I could take care of the rest i think.

Also... could you make a setting that tells the program to turn off the GPS between fixes? That way, i could set it to take a fix every hour or so, and it wouldn't drain my battery in between.

Thanks a lot!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scottwilkins:
How about just save the kml file off to the PDA, and/or allow e-mailing out? That way an external server is not needed.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tariq_niazi:
Thank you very much! I just cannot wait to see how it works on my server. I am using GPSGate.com right now and it is neat using their Google Maps feature. However, there are a lot of mis-trackings too. Also, do you plan on releasing a version for Google Maps (using API) in the future?

- TKN
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sherpa:
I was wondering about the same thing. Would it be possible to have an option to save the data to a KML file instead of uploading it to the server? I do not have any data service and would love to use it offline.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] azop:
This would be awesome. My server is sitting here waiting for the php files :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Yes, that would be possible. I'm going to add an option where you can specify the server IP instead of being hard-coded to my server. You will just need to listen to port 80 and process the requests.

I will provide more information about the format of the URLs that are sent from the program.

That's a great idea. I'll try to add that feature as soon as possible.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Thanks a lot, ghale. I will finish fixing that problem tomorrow... I'm almost falling asleep :)

This problem only affects to PDAs whose regional settings use a comma instead of a dot as a decimal pointer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
In that case all the information should be stored in a flat file. I think I could add an option that generates a KML file based on that flat file. I will add it to the to-do list.

Thanks for your suggestions!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
I haven't thought about it, but I think it shouldn't be difficult to add. I'll take a look. Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Until I add that, you can use do it offline. Just check the option 'If unable to upload position, store in a file for later uploading. Use Tools->'Upload offline positions' for uploading later.'

Later when you get home and you sync your pda, you can upload the positions to the server, by going to Tools->'Upload offline positions'
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tariq_niazi:
Are you going to have the option to change the port? I am using port 80 strictly for web server.

- TKN
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
I will start posting a link to the file in all of my posts, but the link isn't going to change.

Download the latest server files here.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] daesimps:
Another cool idea for the index.php file would be a third button which took you to the latest uploaded point and id an auto refresh - like a realtime tracker, but showing current location rather than the whole trip.

Keep up the good work. I notice that staryon has a donation link. Maybe you should get one too. I would definitely donate.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] odie3:
NM - stupid typo!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Eitel:
I'm getting this error when I run the install.php file

Any ideas?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
Yep. You will need to manually edit the config.inc. Your server won't let you write to files with a web page. Instructions are in the included generic config file.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Eitel:
I believe that's the problem. I don't have a config.inc file in any of the zip files I downloaded.

Edit: nvm, downloaded the file again and now I found it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
Thanks for the offer! If you want to donate to me please send what you would have given me to Staryon. He deserves the credit. I am just playing with Google maps.

As for the option to show the last location I will look into it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] boriznl:
server

Where can i get the trackme server zip file?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Eitel:
Darn. I still can upload anything to my server. DBA creation when smooth, but when I try to upload the positions, I keep getting the "some positions have not been uploaded" message.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
Ask and ye shall receive. Zip file updated and you can see the example here.

Download the latest server files here.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] odie3:
I hope you do not mind this request, could you make the map size be a setting in the config file? I like to make the map 800x600... ;)

I like the new button!! :) :) :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] wafwot:
Even more suggestions.

Now that there's background color, another idea that should be quite easy is style variables in the config file for the maps. Quick config.inc example:

// Map style

$mapwidth = "600px";

$mapheight = "400px";

$mapborder = "1px";

$bordercolor = "black";

$mapalign = "center"

Then in the index.php file:

<div id=\"map\" style=\"width: $mapwidth; height: $mapheight; text-align:$mapalign; float:$mapalign; border:$mapborder solid $bordercolor;\"></div>

And I think an auto-refresh on the current location every $refresh seconds would be awesome!

My 2¢... Keep up the great work!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
If he does that I will send it to you!! man, you are doing a great work and you already part of the development of this program.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] daesimps:
jcleek - check your PM - it's important.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
IMPORTANT!

Ok folks, daesimps found a problem and you all need to fix it. Download the updated file and replace ALL of your files. Delete the config.inc file which has been replaced by config.php.

I have added customizations for the map, refresh seconds for the current location, and cleaned up the code a bit more.

Please update your server files now.

Download the latest server files here.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] daesimps:
Just before I replace all the files I have a question/observation. Staryon's files don't seem to declare variables in them. Do they need editing to do so before everyone downloads the zip?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Next version will include the declaration of the variables. I'll be testing the new version during the weekend. Here is a small screen capture (Now I'm including the speed and the altitude):
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] daesimps:
I am now getting

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_VARIABLE in/var/www/trackme/config.php on line 45

The install.php also still seems to be writing to config.inc

EDIT: Resolved - there was a ; missing from the end of the line $mapalign = "center";
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
He forgot a ; at the end of:

$mapalign = "center"
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jcleek:
Fixed the config.php... sorry about that.

Staryon, can you put the include for the config.php in your files and use the config.php for your variables? That way I don't have to change them, and they won't need to be changed unless you change them.

Also I am really looking forward to the new version. I like the speed and alt info. It will take me a little bit to get my page to show that information but shouldn't be difficult.

Download the latest server files here.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Thanks for your interest and for your words! I really appreciate it.

Sometimes I work as a freelance and I write custom software for some companies so this is not something that I will be releasing in the future.

However, the next project that I have in mind is a 2D platform game for PCs and Mobile Devices. But don't worry, I will keep adding new features to TrackMe.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Why don't you use a third-party tool that lets you to remap one of the button s for the screen off? That way you don't have to change the function of the power button.

I cannot tell you the name of a tool to do that, but I'm sure there has to be a few.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] lambrechts:
Yeah, I think I read somewhere this.

I am testing the program for a few days on 2 device. On my Kaiser, I can live with Screen Off function.

Only, on the Raphael of my wife, she is always closing the program "accidental" when she have a phone call or something else. There is only the CellID function working (every 10 min) . Batterydrain is as bad as before.

I am shure that you did not make this program for woman. Hm.

If I can keep it running, I will always know when she will be home :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dagg3r:
Hi the latest version I have doesnt have those tabs for offline usage? it requires me to input a username/psw when I do the app works but it must go online, so the latest version of trackme no longer has offline mode? if so how do I get it working for offline.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Please check that you don't have the option 'Hide Advanced settings' checked.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] smerkx:
Enhancement request...

Hi Staryon,

Got it working fine now on my own server... Only still having trouble with 'waiting for GPS response' when I start TrackMe a second time.

Tried to upload a photo today too and that is really great!

I'm going on a 4 weeks vacation in weeks' time and was thinking of creating a GPS-travel-blog with TrackMe.

However, it would be great to be able to add an annotation to a photo when it gets uploaded... Any chance of this getting into a next version?

(I know I can force an update of the location and add an annotation at that point, but it would be so much better if the text and picture would be combined).

Regards,

Stanley.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
New version available

- Fixed: The arrow showing the direction was not hidden when the minimum number of required satellites was not reached.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] faeArai:
I would pay, but no more than 2€. The cheaper your App the more people would buy it. To be honest, I'm looking for an app which will post my current position on my TrackMe-Server. There is no need for storing trackts, trips and other things - simply upload the postion so that I can see it on my Ajax-based Website.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Kiwi_dan:
"Originally Posted by smerkx

Hi,

Really great app, exactly what I have been wanting to make myself for so long, but never had the guts to start on (as I have not done much programming for at least 10 years).

There is one small issue I came across: it looks like the serial device used to attach to the internal GPS is not closed properly or some internal status is not cleared when stopping trackme on my E-ten X800: after starting/stopping it once, it cannot connect to the GPS device anymore. I need to restart my mobile to get it to work again.

Any hints?"

I seem to have a similar problem, trackme works great until the internal GPS disconnects. If I stop the GPS and start the GPS (using the play and stop buttons) every 2nd or 3rd some times 4th time my whole PPC lock up and I need to reset. This happens when the device goes into standby as well. Also some times on start up. Tried different baud rates with no luck, the WM6 GPS manager is enabled and controlling acces to the GPS port on COM4.

Read the info in the FAQ and am out of ideas.

This was the 1st application I installed and I would really like to get this working as I think its a great concept.

Any ideas greatly appreciated.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] aRGybaRGy:
Error when starting...

Hi

I've just downloaded and installed latest version (.NET 35 in ROM, SQL installed, PPC restarted)

When I start TrackMe, I get the following error dialogue:

Upgrade:

Unable to create table Settings in database

When I OK that dialogue, TrackMe starts, but there is an 'unspecificed error' line in the log.

There are also other lines written to the log window that contain:

(ExecuteReader requires an open and available Connection. The connection's current status is Closed)

Ideas?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Is this the first time that you use TrackMe or it has worked for you before?

What country do you have in your regional settings?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Chameleon846:
System.Data.SqlServerCe not found

Hi staryon,

Firstly, what an excellent application! I've managed to get it working very well in the past, however I'm having problems installing it on my Trinity with the Elegance 2.14 ROM. It's the same System.Data.SqlServerCe 3.5.0.0 not found that's mentioned in your FAQ. The ROM has netCF 3.5 installed (as confirmed by NetCF Config) and I have installed sqlCE 3.5. The registry keys for System.Data.SqlServerCe are only showing version 3.0.3600.0 and the 'registry hack' does not work.

Having done some 'Googling' on the subject I found the following: "There have no changes to System.Data.SqlClient.dll in the 3.5 time frame and so it was shipped with the 3.0 signing itself and so the version is 3.0.3600.0".

I'm not sure that this is definitely correct, but if it is, could it be that a reference in your program is asking for a dependency that doesn't exist? Does anyone else show a higher version than 3.0.3600.0 before hacking the registry?

Just a thought, because I'm desperate to get your program running again & can't seem to find a solution.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
What registry key contain the version number? I'm trying to find it but I can't

I have found something on HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Compact which contains 2 keys, MajorVersion=3 and MinorVersion=5

but it doesn't seem to be the same one that you are referring to.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Chameleon846:
Hi, thanks for the quick reply...

HKLM ->Software -> Microsoft -> .NETCompactFramework -> Installer -> Assemblies -> Global

System.Data.SqlClientCe
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
This is what I have:

Did you check what you values you have in HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Microsoft SQL Server Compact?

Hope it helps
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Chameleon846:
Your settings for System.Data.SqlServerCe seem to confirm my suspicions as it shows as 3.0.3600.0, yet when I run TrackMe it comes up with the error stating that 'System.Data.SqlServerCe , Version=3.5.0.0,Culture=neutral,PublicKeyToken=3BE235DF1C8D2AD3',or one of its dependencies, was not found'.

ie It is looking for version 3.5.0.0, but I (and you) only seem to have version 3.0.3600.0.

For your info, I have two settings in the Software -> Microsoft Registry:

'Microsoft Sql Server Compact Edition' -> v3.5 which details the install directory,

and

'Microsoft Sql Server Compact Edition v3.5 Core' which details Build Number (0), MajorVersion (3), & MinorVersion (5).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] faeArai:
hey staryon,

let me ask you how stable the interfaces will be, meaning the POST/GET stuff done by the application, as I plan to develop server side software entirely rewritten in RoR with lot of cool AJAX stuff?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
I don't plan to make big changes on that. I may add some extra parameters in the future though.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
New version available

- Fixed: When using cid tracking, the cellid pages were hardcoded with "PHP", instead of using extension in the Configuration.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
Google Maps mobile now supports KML

Just FYI

http://services.google.com/marketing/links/trekfan2006/

Google Maps mobile now supports KML
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Hasn't that been there for a while? The last time I checked it worked fine but there was a limitation of 10 pushpins (I think) on the map. I will have to take a look again.

Thanks for the info.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] warmkiwi99:
Hi Staryon

Can't seem to download from: http://www.luisespinosa.com/bin/trackme/TrackMe.CAB

sorry - ok now
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] terali:
timstamp

Hi!

Thanks for your useful app! ;)

Just one problem with it... timestamp for each measured position is taken from system clock (or GPS?) using TimeZone setting of mobile device (this settings can be not correct). Would be better to use just clear GPS time (UTC, GMT).

In this case anyone can know absolute time coordinates of point without need to remember timezone (and summer/winter time) in wich measurement was made. And in case of long trip through different timezones will be no need to made changes in any settings.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
yeah, I should have done that a long time ago. Unfortunately now it's more difficult to do because I also need to convert all the existing data.

Not sure if I will end up doing this one day. Sorry about that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
In manage trips we can get a summary of the trip.

I noticed that the max speed and average speed are not correct.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Do you have an example or some additional information?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] terali:
:( not good((

maybe at least it's possible to put some mark about timezone in exported .gpx and .kml?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
Well ....for example....

in my database I see max speed for today = 132.048

in the summary i see 131,97

If i look in my database for this 131,97 i cannot find this speed ?

How do you get this info?

in sql I do max(speed) and avg(speed) query...

Kr,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Please let me know what you see exactly in your database and what you are seeing in the summary. The units are different so it's impossible that you see the data just like that.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
this is from my database (well I made a php script which gets the data, Ill send you soon)

the summary on my phone shows:

Total Distance : 72,39 km

Start Time : 2009-01-14 16:07:16

End Time : 2009-01-14 17:01:30

Trip duration : 00:54:14

Total positions : 116

Max speed : 131,97 km/h

Average speed : 78,36 km/h

max altitude : 57,60 m

min altitude : 28,50 m

Avg altitude : 45,63 m

Iḿ sure max speed is 132.048

Is this the info you need?

if not please let me know...

Kr,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] faeArai:
What will happen, if there is NO extension? I mean: rails does not need any extension on server side.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
timoline,

Thanks for the detailed information but unfortunately it's not what I need.

The speed stored in the database is in meters per second. However, the one that you are giving me has already been converted. I need to see exactly how is stored in the database so I can convert it myself to see if the value matches with the summary.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
It won't work. You need a value in the 'EXT' field.

I thought you said you plan to use a different client. In that case this shouldn't be a problem for you, right?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
As you can see the value is 36,68

Kr,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Thanks, that's what I need. Let me check my code.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
ok, it seems it was a rounding problem.

I just uploaded a new version. Try it and let me know if it works fine.

Thanks for your feedback.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] faeArai:
OK, so I'll have to make a work around. for now I've created all the models and will start first upload-tests using the wm app.

at the moment, i only use my current position using self made ajax based map-stuff (and the position posted by your wm app). there is no need for me to store trips and so on. but i like your software so that i would use it on my iphone. and i like the fact (*) that the positions are stored on my own server and not a third party company's (like 3dtracking etc.).

i'm building the server side with all functionality known from the current php software, i would use trip and so on, too (**).

because of * and ** i'd like to see your client also on the iphone.

don't get me wrong. I know of this stupid $99 that apple wants you to pay. but i know lot of iphone users and they all tend to by software <2€ without even thinking about it. is apps are cheap, they will be bought by more people. and think of (*). :)

bye
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sdlopez83:
Dude why isn't this in development and hacking. Everyone would love this program.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
Thanks a lot. Yes, I will probably be moving this thread there in the future once Kaiser gets less popular.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NLS:
It is already less popular than others. ;)

I agree it should move to a more generic thread.

I use a Touch Pro and found this by chance.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
It works fine now,

Thanx for fixing this very, very little bug....

:)

Kr,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
My concern is if regular users with less experience will visit the Development and Hacking forum. I think that most of them just go to the forum of the pda that they own.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] timoline:
As you van see in the screenshot DateAdded=0000-00-00 00:00:00

Is this correct?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] _LEM_:
There must be something wrong in the definition of your Positions table.

The default value for that column should be CURRENT_TIMESTAMP