yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] acejavelin:
Well, I will be honest, I would like to see new version of GCzII come out, but I have pretty much given up hope that a new one is coming since it has been months since we have heard anything from Tom, it is to the point I have semi-retired my Windows Mobile device and gone to Android and started using c:geo and find it a very useful and well maintained product that works consistently well.

My advice for those still holing on to WinMo devices or don't have another option at the moment is to try Gatecacher - From their website:

GateCacher is a Windows Mobile application for geocaching. It was specifically developed with “caching-on-the-go” in mind. In other words, you can download cache information directly from the geocaching.com website, request caches nearby and if needed, import GPX files generated by geocaching.com, facilitating “caching on a route”. Functions include:

- Finding caches (near you, near GPS coordinates, by cache (GC) code or by GPX import.

- Support for multiple caches (only memory bound, 100-200 caches has proven to still be practically useful).

- Support for multiple waypoints per cache (also memory bound, in practice 10-20 is useful).

- Paperless caching. Saves (stripped version of) information webpage from geocaching.com, including description, hints, additional waypoints, statistics, the first five logs and a clue editor.

- Navigation, by compass, radar or GoogleMaps (currently in Beta test).

- Basic coordinate calculations (currently supporting projection and intersection).

- Navigation integration (with Garmin Mobile XT, Route 66 v7 and TomTom).

- Automatic saving on exit, so all information is maintained.

Gatecacher at http://www.gateway.dds.nl/gatecacher/

I have also played with GCzII Downloader (see above post) it works well and some of the new ideas are nice, and it will keep you in use for a while.

If anyone has any other recommendations, feel free to share... since I think waiting for a fix is no longer option.

I would also like to say a big THANK YOU to Tom, your work has given me and my family hours and hours of enjoyment! I hope all is well in your life and wish you the best!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Micha_X1:
GCzII 0.2.35.76 is working in parts again :)

This afternoon I was playing a little bit with GCzII and suddenly there was no error-message about failed login. This parts are working:

- search by Current Location, by Cache Code, by Cache Name etc.

- Log a cache (you get a error "cache not found", but the log is written at geocaching.com)

Unfortunately you can't load a cache (cache not found) but with the GCzII Downloader you can do it a other way.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Titus_Andronicus:
With the downfall of GCzII, I am in a weired situation. I now have an LG WP7. Its GPS sucks rocks, and no Bluetooth SPP (so no bluetooth GPS). So it is not very good if the satallite map view is not good. So when I went geocaching, I would switch my data plan to my old WM6.5 HTC Vogue; it has a Bluetooth GPS which is very good.

Now, two problems.

1) My carrier (Bell) change their website so that I can't change phones for free anymore.

2) GCzII dosent work with searches anymore

So, I use the official app on my WP7 to get near GZ. Then if needed I just setup the GPS in GCzII to target the coordinates that my WP7 displayes. Kind of a step backward, but it works for now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jakub.karasek:
Thanks, your app is working well but:

Is there any way to setup app to not download found caches?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Micha_X1:
The login-error is back again :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] funny fux:
load nearby caches (Windows-PC)

I have test this way...it works...

1.Open a map on Geocaching.com where you want to go caching.(Display 1-499 Caches) notice: 200 Caches are 109MB in cache-db folder...cachelist downloader is not very fast, test with 50 Caches.

2.Back to original maps (rtc)

3. Now you have a list with Cache-Name and GC-Code...

4. Copy all in the list and paste it in tools.devsmechtools&tool=23(sorry but I can not paste link???)

5.Save the generatet List as "txt"file and ...

6. import the list ("txt"file) in GCzII Cachelist-Downloader...

or...

Create Caches along a route and save as "loc"file and copy and paste all intools.devshed.23" tools.devshed.com/?option=com_mechtools&tool=23"

then step 5. and 6.

GCzII is offline alive, waiting for good news
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] elcalimero:
(Dear all,

I'm happy to announce the birth of the unofficial Wiki about GCzII Downloader ... the GCzII Windows companion to bring GZcII alive again on our PDA, see : http://geosheep.wikinet.org .

GCzII Downloader solution is superior to standard GPX/PQ files import because it imports in GCzII also logs and images (spoiler, maps, gallery ...) .

Of course GCzII Downloader can not replace full GCzII functionnalities linked to internet connexion for "live geocaching" which remains broken (waiting for Tom's update).

Hello

It work only with Firefox?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
GCzII downloader Updated

@funny fux :

Thanks for this tip, I will have a look if it works for free GC.com account.

The Wiki for GCzII Downloader is now official :).

There is a new version of the tool which allows, on users requests, nearby cache download (based on Google map APIs).

Of course it works without Firefox !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
Hi,

i'am testing these Pattern Extractor but when i copy the string (in the text are 76 Caches) in the description field and extract these text, i only get 67 Caches. When i tried a Text with 119 Codes i get only 109.

You get the same results?

greets Felix
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
The pattern has been updated, do you use /GC[A-Z0-9]{1,5}/ ? which extracts from the text all text starting with GC and followed by 1 to 5 caracters.

regards,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jenda.69:
I added option to skip Found or Disabled in today's release. Unfortunatelly I don't own any caches, so I don't know how I can recognize and skip "my caches".

BTW na někoho s přezdívkou jakub.karasek si pamatuji ze SiemensManie, nejsi to ty? :-)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] docfred:
I have attached a screenshot and the part of the sourcecode of a search result page. Caches I own have a star instead of a smily. The table bg color is something like yellow.

docfred
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scottiefilm:
Hi All.

I like to show you my way (in bad englisch....sorry)

I start a search with the option that I like with GCZII. It works if you start the Mobile-IE and loggin at GC.com. and mark the "remember me" Button.

I save the Cachelist and open it with a Editor. Than I mark all and copy it to the pattern-extraktor and go on like the way in the Wiki.

It makes it possible to serach Caches without finds.

Hope it helps.

Scottiefilm

p.s.: The pattern-extraktor works even with the data from a *.gpx.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zumbas:
That is a nice little piece of software. Working OK on XP with MS explorer. GCZii working again!!:D:D

Thanks a lot elcalimero!

Zumba.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jenda.69:
Thank you! But I found better solution. :-)

There's checkbox to exclude found & owned caches while searching on GC.com. Application-side filtering is worse because it downloads 20 caches from every search page and removes found ones. If all of them are found, it displays nothing... Server-side filter displays 20 not found caches directly. I'll edit this and release small update tomorow.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] LittleJohn_099:
Hello Tom,

i love GzII please help us.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jakub.karasek:
Nazdar Jendo, ja sem věděl, že seš to ty :)) Koukám, že my jdeme vždycky cestou do hrobu

Siemens - dead

Windows mobile - dead

Koho zabijeme tentokrát? :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
Is there something new:confused:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
missing sort by "time"

Hi all,

today I just installed GCzII on my new HTC touch HD.

I installed the gesture version first and after that the file for german language support.

But unfortunately I don't have the feature of sorting by 30 seconds, 1 minute and so on...

In my opinion this was exactly the way I installed it several times before.

Did I do something wrong?

Andre
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
solved: missing sort by "time"

just to let you know:

the problem could be resolved that way:

deleting GCzII by WM system

installing "normal" version

installing language-file

installing gesture version
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
Caching without preparation again!!!

Hi guys (are there any women here anyway?)

Sorry to spam again, but today I just can't hold to tell you of my newes experiences in trying to be able to do some "spontaneously" caching again.

- like we all used to do before "cache not found" bothered us.

I argued for GCzII a long time, but it's closed to half a year now that we all couldn't do much more than hoping that tom would be able to give some maintenance on that great application, - besides hoping that -as a human- he's well at all.

OK, today I took a look at http://www.getcachebox.net/ and especially at http://www.geoclub.de/viewtopic.php?f=114&t=59961&start=30

In short words:"Search for nearby GeoCaches" is possible again, - but with Cachebox.

I just wanted to tell immediately. These sides are basically in german, but at least http://www.getcachebox.net/ also has english parts.

For those who are interested, I'll prepare to do some screenshots and explanations next week.

I'll keep you informed

Andre
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] beemer530:
GCZII not working

Since GCzII is not working I found Gatecacher to work just fine and I may like it even better. I am using it on my HTC HD2 running windows 6.5 pro. My only complaint is the zoom buttons on the map screen are very small and the program doesn't support swipe zoom,

beemer530
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jenda.69:
Hi there. I released GCzII Tool today!

It doesn't fix GCzII. But it contains simplified version of my GCzII Downloader, so you can download caches to GCzII on the field!

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19774809&postcount=34
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
ah thanks i will test it

edit:

it works fine thanks, thats great for random caching
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zumbas:
Well done, will test your solution lter... Thanks!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] l1bi:
it is impossible apply for

salute,please advise st. to me with programme?already week try apply for but to no purpose every time me it will to displace this message(Please check Login ID/Password.(MENU)-(Option)-(Login ID/Pasword)I'm of record.thank you in advance:- )
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] devilsright:
Hmm, interesting idea. I will try that as I've been having the same problem when I use my gps tracker from trackstick
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fallenmonk:
Same message shows for me.

Do we have to register ?.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Please read some messages above :

- GCzII can not connect to GC.com anymore since GC.com changed its login method

- if you want to use GCzII : you could download all cacehs infos with GCzII Downloader (for Windows PC) or with GCzII Tool (inside your Windows Mobile PDA), see there : http://geosheep.4fan.cz/en/

- 3d solution is to use an other Geocaching tool, see there : http://geosheep.wikinet.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile_"Live"_Geocaching_softwares
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fallenmonk:
Cheers for the info
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Orbit2-User:
Hi to all,

iam using GCZII on my HD2 for long Time and i have the same problems like all other user.

Iam a standard user of geocaching.com.

I got from a friend a nice Tool to get GPX-Files from Geocaching.com.

It is called GEOTOAD. It works in a dos-box on my WIN7-PC without any problems.

You can select the position and the range around of the selected position.

Also you can select the type of cache(tradi, multi....)

I made a gpx about 15 miles around my home and put it into GCZII and when iam in the field i sort the caches by distance so i find the nearest to my position.

so it will be nearly work like online-serching

best regards

Rolf
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pazax:
nOW I´M USING THIS app:

CACHEBOX

is very cool anda have API of GC
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
Hi folks.

This is still an GCzII thread, but regarding the last entry

I just wanna say that I'm working on a Manual for using Cachebox.

It's dedicated to former GCzII users -like us all- that maybe don't talk german.

Therfor it's written in (my bad) english. ;)

You can find it here, just take a look.

http://hackies09.qwert.de/CacheBox.html

It's not ready yet, but I'm working on it steadily.

I think, Cachebox is a very good addition, maybe alternative to GCzII.

At least anyone using GCzII has the needed hardware and can easily try it out.

Feedback welcome!

Andre
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hulkman:
just to let you know that a new version of cachebox is available. It solves some bugs, and adds new functionality like a incorporated flashlight!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pazax:
Very good, it's a good guide for those who want to try something that has celery now.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Hootyhoo:
Is there anything wrong with GateCacher. I picked it up a while ago when all the problems just never went away in here. I don't hear of any talk about it but in what little use I have tried, it seems to be fully funtional. Is there something I'm missing.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
Is there something new for GCzII?

Sometimes I can search for nearby Geocaches but not Downloading these.

Felix
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tjm1706:
GCzII - GPX update

Hi,

After using GCzII for some time (with pleasure), now it isn't working anymore. Logging in is not possible.

A number of other tools work with Geocaching GPX 1.0.1. I read that the GPX format is still 1.0. Is it possible to have a newer GPX format (also) supported? Switching between GPX versions is not very easy when you're geocaching in the field.

Regardz, J
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] immutability:
It seems that the Windows Mobile platform, even if it's not really outdated and still perfectly usable thanks to the number of great devices out there, will be becoming less and less useful over the coming months due to developers stepping away from keeping their apps up to date.

After the demise of GCzII, I've been using PocketDrake most of the time with PQs and a PC-based utility GeoGet. Today, the developer of PocketDrake announced that he moved to Android and that he will phase out further development of PocketDrake (he should be doing some minor maintenance over the coming weeks though).

It's logical that the platform is no longer attractive to developers - Android and iOS are much more popular, and Windows Mobile itself has been replaced by Windows Phone. It's a pity for those of us who prefer not to waste money on new phones when the old ones are still working and reliable. Even if I wanted to ugprade, I still haven't found a replacement for my Diamond that I'd like (the small form factor and nice specs) among Android or Windows Phones.

Well, that's all I wanted to say - we just have to get used to less and less apps being updated for Windows Mobile, or move on and upgrade.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Crowley10:
This was the very reason that I chose to switch away from my windows mobile device. I loved my WM phone especially GCzII but I must say that the lack of up to date apps or even new development pushed me to change.

I liked GCz II so much that I have continued to monitor this thread to see if anything new popped up. I guess I can now let it go. :(

Thank you, Tom, for all your work on the app and your willingness to share it with the rest of us. Also, thank you to all the numerous individuals who have helped out along the way. The best to all of you in your future endeavors and happy caching to all.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kainppc6700:
REST IN PEACE Reply

Exactly the problem. So many developers and a boatload of new developers have hopped over to the Android boat that Windows Mobile didn't stand much of a chance. In its day, Gczll was the stuff, but with Gech either neglecting this software or having moved on, I think we need to let this software rest in peace.

"Thanks for the hunt", Gczll.

Long time ago - 2012

- 2B
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] joao12ferreira:
Great app, i used to use other app on my android phone, but now is dead and i', back to my old winmo and this app is just great :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kecupek:
GCzII - missing waypoints for multicaches

Hi,

I still use that great app even it doesn't allow to me to work online with GC.com. Simply, I didn't find anything better for WM 6.x.

But seems now I have a problem with multicaches - when I import GPX file (directly downloaded from GC.com, not modified by GSAK etc.) then during the import phase GCzII shows e.g. "1/7 caches" but at the end I cannot see any additional waypoint(s) in cache detail.

I tried to play with GC.com formats of GPX, but no success.

Where is the problem, I'm quite sure that this feature for multis worked earlier … other tools like BeeLine shows all "child" wpts for multis.

Thx,

Kecup
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
If your are running a Windows PC, you may have a look at http://geosheep.4fan.cz/en/GCzII-CL-Downloader , see doc I wrote in an "open" Wiki : http://geosheep.wikinet.org/wiki/Main_Page

I'm not sure it will help for multi, but it works great for description, images, logs, hint, maps ... and I hope WayPoints ;).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] depp2web:
Hi, you might also take a look at GCTour http://gctour.madd.in/, I use it to print my caches and send to send it to the GPS.

And it can also save the selected caches as GPX!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] scottiefilm:
Yes, it download waypoints and show it on GCZII (and many more).

I use the downloader in the same Folder like gczii on my sd-card, so the data is up-to date without any copy-work.

greetings

Scottiefilm
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mrais:
GCz for ARM

Hi Tom,

I had a chance to see your great GCzII application. Unfortunately my device is poor ARM only so your application compiled for Thumb does not run on it. I have searched for other alternatives but your application is simply the best. And you know that, many people told you already ;-)

I am not a specialist for WM development so maybe it is a stupid question ... but ... couldn't you recompile your application to ARM CPU type and make it available for us?

Thank you very much!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] arm_chair:
Is this dead?

I suspect I know the answer to this, but I have found it hard to search through these pages for a clear answer.

I am using a Windows Mobile device and found it impossible to view the Geocaching,com details on its tiny screen.

The GCzII application looked like it was just what I needed, but trying it out today, it displays the list of caches in my area, but I can't get the detail.

The download runs, but then displays a message - 0 cache(s). Clicking on one of the caches gives the message 'cache not found'

Am I right in believing that this is due to a change in the way that Geocaching.com displays the cache details? (ie GCzII is basically a screen-scraping utility).

Is there an alternative tool?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Hello,

You catched all of it :good: . The only real alternative is to feed GCzII with all caches info downloaded from a Windows PC, I use this solution regularly and it's fast and easy :

- download software here : http://geosheep.4fan.cz/en/GCzII-CL-Downloader/

- see Wiki explanations here : http://geosheep.wikinet.org/wiki/Main_Page and don't hesitate to make changes to the Wiki.

Best regards,
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] arm_chair:
Many thanks. I'm currently evaluating Geoscout, but will keep this in mind as an alternative.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] elcalimero:
Cache POI

Hello,

Any program or website for creat or download cache POI for Tomtom?

In GZII i can get only 400 caches poi

Tx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jake Bullit:
Use GSAK, then export to tomtom.

Sent from my HTC HD2
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] elcalimero:
I don't like very much GSAK program, but tanks anyway...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Gech:
Hi Jack_Brody,

I understood. ;D

------------

Hi hakan42,

Yes, that is UTF-16 because Windows Mobile use it Internally.

thanks

tom
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jack_Brody:
Hmm, files in this UTF-16 LE are twice as big as the UTF-8 ones. Not a good choice by WM developers...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Lord.Nibbler:
Hi Tom,

The new version is really great :cool: so close to perfection :)

But as always I will bother you with a few remarks :D

- My distance measure is set to kilometers. But in the search result list if the distance is shorter than 0.3 km I have distance displayed in fts instead of meters.

- I tried to download several caches and hit the MAX_STR_LEN overflow limit [31999/32000] for one of them, then after dismissing the dialog the download continued. So maybe the the description of one of the caches was too long ?

- It would be nice to allow the user to input the name of the cache list before starting the download when you choose "Download All caches". The name of the file would be already pre-filled with the criteria of the search that produced the list : "Caches near [Name of Location]" or "Caches near coord N xx.x E xx.x" but the user could modify it if he want.

- In the above save window you could also add a checkbox "skip already downloaded caches" to avoid to re-download caches already saved. Or maybe even an option "Only re-download caches older than x days" so it will not re-download caches if they were saved less than x days ago but will re-download them if they are older than x days.

- In the progress window it would also be nice to display how many kilo-bytes of data you are downloading.

- Also is it possible to have GCzII in internal memory and set the cache repository on the SD card ?

- Do you intend also to save the Images from the cache description in the future ? :o:rolleyes:

- In the cache description, using the Up/Down button is equivalent to Page UP/ Page Down, a full screen of text is scrolled which is not really natural for reading. Would it be possible to scroll rather just a few lines ?

That's all for now, I will give a further try this evening :)

Cheers,

Nibbler.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Manamana25:
Hi Gech !

First of All : Thank you for you effort with this App ! I'm using it a lot, and this helps me to increase my geocaching points much faster !...:D

I'm just wondering, if its possible to implement a kind of the own "statistics"?

How many finds? What kind of finds....days since the last find...etc?...It would be nice if I get those informations directly in your app, instead of going online....

Another thing I saw....When you switch to the logs of a cache, i can only see the total number of logs in the bottom line.....Is it possible to seperate this figure in Finds/DNF/etc.....This would help me a lot !

Best regards from Vienna

Marcus
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Bobby_Digital:
I use the new version, too.

My problem is, that i get the message "cache not found".

And now?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jack_Brody:
Bobby, what did you search for? I'll try the same on my side.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Lord.Nibbler:
Hi Bobby,

common solutions for the "cache not found" issue are listed here.

If neither solution fix your issue, enable log as described in the above link and send your zipped HTTP_Log folder directly to Tom or attach it here on the forum.

There is no personal data in the logs except your geocaching username (but not your password).

Nibbler.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xhozt:
actualy its a necessary "evil" 16 is needed for non latin support ... gpx should be updated to 16 no the otherway around
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] xhozt:
great ideas ;-)