yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
So you copy the PQ file (GPX) across to your phone and then import the cache list into GCz using

Menu > Cache List > Import GPX

When GCz has finished importing the GPX file you get a box which says something like:

GPX import result

100/100 cache(s) [1.2Mb]

Is GCz reporting the correct number of caches imported at that stage?

And then you are using:

Menu > Save Cache List As

to get the list saved?

Your English is perfect :-)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bemi:
Thanks to take time to help me.

I just made the test again with a new PQ with more caches (500) just to try.

In the zip, 2 files : New Query.gpx (4359 Ko) and New Query-wpts.gpx (265 Ko).

I copy both files on my phone and then uses the Import GPX function. GCz stops a 1st time at 15 and then stops at 26 (262 KB) before continuing with wpts (522 out of 562).

I try without the wpts file, but same problem. GCz stops at 26.

My list (in Cache_List) weights only 47.7 Ko.

In Cache_DB, only 26 folders.

bemi
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
There is a problem with large GPX files I think. I have had the same problem when importing a large GPX file (500) where the import stops part of the way through.

However, 100 caches in a GPX should not cause a problem and it sounds as if you are using exactly the right method to import.

Try again with your 100 cache GPX file and note what the GPX import result box says. It would be interesting to know if it confirms 100 have been imported.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bemi:
Thank You,

I will try with a new PQ of only 100 as soon as the "Add to Queue" is available and I keep you informed.

bemi
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
"Add to queue" ?

Are you using the special 'My Finds' pocket query?

Can't think why that should create a problem, but then I have never tried to import a My Finds pocket query into GCz, as it will only list found caches.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] rimuln:
I found in czech forum of application pocket drake solve for login error. You must first logon throw IE and click remember me.

After this, i could download cache list. But cache details, that i don't have downloaded before can't download. Result is cache not found.

+ 1 for open source this application.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Samaka:
hi folks

since yersterday i can`t get new caches into my HD2 with GCZ II i get the notice

cache not found. anybody out there with the same problem ????
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] immutability:
Yes, current version is broken by the recent changes at geocaching.com. Please read a few posts above for more information.

PS: I think we need the good old friendly notice printed in big red letters again :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
LOGIN ERROR WHEN USING GCzII

" CACHE NOT FOUND " and LOGIN Errors.​

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .​

The latest version of GCzII is 0.2.35.76

HOWEVER, THIS VERSION IS

BROKEN

FOLLOWING CHANGES AT GC.COM AND CANNOT BE USED FOR LIVE SEARCHING. INSTEAD IT WILL RETURN A LOGIN ERROR WHEN YOU TRY TO USE ANY OF THE LIVE SEARCH FUNCTIONS.

We await news from Tom the developer to see if he is continuing to support the software. To be honest, it is not looking promising at this stage as Tom has not commented in this forum for several months.

In the meantime, the software will still work to guide you to your caches and allow you to have cache details with you for 'paperless' caching, but you will have to load a Pocket Query GPX file to get the caches into your device. ​

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Check the developer's page for the next full version release:

http://www.nicque.com/PQz/GCz.htm

Also check the dedicated GCz forum for info and updates: http://gczii.newstarforum.com
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] musak_cz:
Toms projects

I watched to Toms web and all of his apps have last update until 1st July. So I dont think, that he stopped support (only) GCzII. Mabye he is on vacation or something like this. I only hope, that he is OK.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
Problem solved

Hi Bemi, thanks for sending the PQ file.

As per our email discussions I think we have found the problem. Just posting the solution here for others in case they ever have the same problem.

Your PQ contained the following cache: GC1ZN5E

This has huge amounts of data in the cache description. GCz was getting to this cache file and then crashing due to the large amount of data.

Once that cache is removed from the PQ GPX file, the remaining 99 caches load just fine into GCz

The problem cache was found by opening the GPX file in Notepad and scrolling down looking for something unusual. The data in that cache descriptions stood out like the proverbial sore thumb.

Removed it from my filter in GSAK and ran a GPX import for the remaining 99 caches and everything was fine.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] bemi:
Hi Paulloft,

As said in email discussions, VERY BIG THANK YOU for your help.

Everything is OK, problem solved.

I sent an email to the owner of the cache and ask him to correct ASAP.

bemi for XDA

bemi62 for Geocaching
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Titus_Andronicus:
I thought there must be something strange with the .gpx file. I regularly import a 500+ cache gpx file with no issues.

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The good news is that Tom is still active in the xda-developers forum. So he is around. Hopefully he hears our call for help....

I keep hoping that he is building GCzIII using the geocaching.com API. That would be great! (hopefully if he is, GCzIII is a WM app, and not an Android app)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ladroege:
I have seen this kind of assumption about Tom's activities before. As much as I hope that Tom is okay and may find some time to update the app:

Did you see any recent post from him or just the forum reporting his activity? For someone creating "spider apps" to evaluate webpages' content I wouldn't be surprised if he has an automated tool to browse the forum for certain keywords etc.

Maybe all you see is this automated activity? I sincerly hope not!

Let us all send letters to Santa: Maybe he brings an API-based WM version for christmas :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Titus_Andronicus:
You may be right. Tried some googling (site:xdaforums.com gech September 2011 etc.), but no luck.

Amen to that!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
geocaching with GcZII and "new" PocketQuery

Hi all.

I just want to share my experience about GCzII and the "new" Pocket Query on the GC Maps page.

With this, it only takes a very short preparation to still run GCzII like before... additionaly it's much faster, because the Cachedescriptions already are on the PDA.

According to that: Is anybody aware of a possibility to run a "prepared" PQ from the PDA that way, that you only give in for e.g. an GC code and a distance, an from this entry a PQ will be generated? (Just like the GCzII startscreen, but making a PQ instead)

In combination with this, GCzII would nearly work like we all want it to work.

Regards

Andre
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zeca_:
When i open the program posted by jenda.69 the settings in config.xml are not load.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Psycho667:
Some more "bugs" related to the changes at gc.com:

- downloading logs fails due to the new AJAX-implemented "logbook" on gc.com.

- downloading pictures and hints fails also, no idea why

[RANT-MODE]This tool is such a fantastic alternative to the official apps, which are crappy, not free and online-based. Groundspeak has a lot of nerve, promising their API for years while changing their website to the worse... PMs pay for that damn service and all they are doing is changing the site constantly so that 3rd party applications cannot run their HTTP-requests correctly. I´m pretty sure, they do that on purpose, hoping people will buy their jackass-apps instead. [/RANT-MODE]

Perhaps the users of GCzII should raise some bucks and offer Tom some cash for updating the application?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thiseye:
I've been using Gatecacher which someone mentioned on here. So far, I've been pretty impressed with it. Seems like a reasonable alternative for WinMo holdouts.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] RH18:
I'm afraid to say I've gone over to Android and C:geo after my work offered me a HTC Desire to use. I've always refused to change the phone simply for GCZ. I will keep watching as I have a Touch HD in the draw spare. To all that have posted advise and how to's on here, thank-you very much.

Tom, hope you can keep this going.

RH18
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] security.agent:
I have sent Tom a private message as I assume he has a crawler and is not necessarily logging into this forum. (certainly not following this thread) I hope to get a response but I do not hold out much hope.

I too have tried the GateCacher program from previous post, which although does perform relatively well, it doesn't compare with the GCzii which I am used to. I can't log caches at GZ anymore for example, only field notes which are updated later. And what about TB logs?

Oh well, lets all hope Tom is alive and well and sorts this out soon, or maybe this program will be taken over by an opensource?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jmpeetje:
When I download a Multi cache with additional waypoints they appear at the bottom of the discription.

At first they appear under the block " Waypoints" .

Now that block don't light up anymore but stays grey.

Has someone else that same problem too?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] P@T@:
GCzIII ?

Hello everybody,

I´ve been watching this discussion for a few weeks ago - lot of questions and troubles with decreased functionality of GCz still stayed with no reply by Tom.

Yesterday I´ve read another discussion thread about Groundspeak API - this is maybe a reason of Tom´s inactivity in this thread.

Hopefully Tom has been contacted by GS for a develop new version of GCz (GCzIII) based on GS API. Groundspeak addressed 20-30 developers of SW - see:

feedback.geocaching.com/forums/75775-geocaching-com/suggestions/1050915-api-for-3rd-party-applications

and tell me what You think about it .

P.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Nebias:
Haven't used it for months so decided to delete it today, all good things must come to an end...

Thanks for all your work Tom..

Now using....

cachebox loaded with GPX from geotoad.

gatecacher for in-the-wild searches...

cachebox is in Beta test on Android and can use the Geocaching API... :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Titus_Andronicus:
That is what I am hoping for, but really don't know.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Andreha:
Unable to ogin to GC

Hi folks.

Since yesterday I can't login to GC through GCzII...

Message:" Please check your GC username and password"

(for example taking an overview in "Cachelists")

anybody else with that new issue?

andre
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
" CACHE NOT FOUND " and LOGIN Errors.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The latest version of GCzII is 0.2.35.76

HOWEVER, THIS VERSION IS BROKEN FOLLOWING CHANGES AT GC.COM AND CANNOT BE USED FOR LIVE SEARCHING. INSTEAD IT WILL RETURN A LOGIN ERROR WHEN YOU TRY TO USE ANY OF THE LIVE SEARCH FUNCTIONS.

We await news from Tom the developer to see if he is continuing to support the software. To be honest, it is not looking promising at this stage as Tom has not commented in this forum for several months.

In the meantime, the software will still work to guide you to your caches and allow you to have cache details with you for 'paperless' caching, but you will have to load a Pocket Query GPX file to get the caches into your device.

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

Check the developer's page for the next full version release:

http://www.nicque.com/PQz/GCz.htm

Also check the dedicated GCz forum for info and updates: http://gczii.newstarforum.com
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Seeking an alternative to GCzII ...

Dear all,

I was a very happy user of GCzII like all of us here (many thanks to Tom :) ). We all know the benefits of this great app for "old" Windows Mobile devices :

- full GC local datas

- great usability even on the field

=> with GCzII : paperless geocaching was so easy !

Drawback : we also know that each time GC.com website is changed, Tom needs to update his app. He did this work regularly in the past. But several changes have been performed on GC.com since the last GCzII version (version 0.2.35.76 published in early july 2011).

=> now GCzII can not be "live" used anymore. We (I ?) need to find an alternative.

I personnaly tests several apps, only GateCacher (http://www.gateway.dds.nl/gatecacher) is both :

- capabable of downloading datas from the current GC.com website

- and retrieves main datas (cache type, cache description, logs, hints).

What GCzII alternative for Windows Mobile do you use ?

PS : I tried to find an "workaround" : is there other apps capable to generate "GCzII cache db" we can transfert then in GCzII folder on the mobile ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] snofla69:
I also use gatecacher. I came to GCzII because gatecacher was not working for a while. now it's the other way. I hope Tom wil update GCzII. untill then i will be using gatecacher.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Sweeney Toddlers:
We have used cachebox and gatecacher in the past. Cachebox we didn't really

enjoy. Gatecacher is good for live searches but doesn't have a lot of other functionality.

We had a brilliant 2 years with gczii!!! It is, by far, the most rounded caching app we have played with. Since its demise we have run different OS's on our HD2. The official app on WM7 was absolutely dire (and a rip off!!!). We are running c:geo on an android rom at present and would commend this to everyone. It isn't quite as good a gczii but the support is excellent. We will keep an eye on this forum and put WM6.5 back on the phone if gczii is resurrected in the future.....

In the meantime we can only thank Tom for a great 2 years and hope he is well!!

The Sweeney Toddlers x
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Spacii:
i cant search caches.. it says to me that i shall check my account information (acc name and password)

i retyped both excact in the way i does it on the page but still this error..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Paulloft:
Please read back a page or two, there is a notice about this error.

It's always worth reading back a few posts to see if anyone else is having the same issues.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Jessijoerg:
Some weeks ago, my HD2 crashed from not very high to the ground an digitizer was than completely broken.

I own now a Wildfire S with android and I use c:geo.

My digitizer is now new, China, but it don't work. S#*t.

So let me say thank you for GCzII! It was and it is the best tool to cache paperless. But unfortunately the spoilers and logs do not work, after some groundspeak updates, anymore, GCzII became worthless for me.

I think, c:geo is now, what GCzII was before. Espacially for me in my misery for my HD2!

Thank You! GCzII was more than a year my best paperless friend!!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Wodka:
I personally prefer this app: GeoGet on PC (you can import your PQ, or use plugin called GeoJarry to download all caches you need) plus PocketDrakeSync plugin. On WM I use PocketDrake - great app (http://pocketdrake.cz/doku.php?id=start). It´s in English, too. I use the PocketDrakeSync plugin to tranfer database of caches from GeoGet on Pc to PocketDrake on my PDA. It is offline app, but you can download all caches in advance (I have all the Czech caches there - 25000 caches), so you need not to download anything on the field.

GCzII was easier, but since it´s not up-to-date, I use this one. And I like it.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] David1052:
Hi does this ap-p work in the UK
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nunome:
cache_DB and cache are Download(ed) using GCzII Cachelist Downloader.

The file which Download(ed) is made into each folder of GCz2 with copy & paste.

If the cache list which started and Download(ed) GCz2 is chosen, it can use like former.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Hurra for GCzII Downloader

I confirm this little app is THE WORKAROUND to still use GZcII.

Benefits :

- create GCzII cache list and download all needed infos from GC.com with a "basic/free" member account

Available features in GCzII after caches download :) :

- cache list

- Full cache description (type, size ...) with all images (spoilers, maps ...)

- Logs

- Waypoints

- Hints

Missing feature in GCzII after caches download (very few indeed :p ):

- Inventory always "empty"

- number of find / didn't find still displays 0

Installation :

- grab from here : http://geosheep.4fan.cz/en/GCzII-CL-Downloader/

- unzip

How to use it :

- in settings : enter your GC.com account

- either add cache number (one by one) or open a file containing several cache code (1 by line)

- click on download

- then copy to your PDA under Windows Mobile (in GZcII folder) :

. the XML file (= cache list)

. the cache-db folder (= all caches infos organized in sub-folders)

- start GCzII and use it as before. YES !

That's it !
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Titus_Andronicus:
That is a cool app, but I think I will just keep pay the $30/year, and use PQs. That seems much simpler.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] snofla69:
but still.... with this app i still have to decide in advance were i,m going to cache. I want to use GCzII on the fly. So when i'm somewhere in holland, just download caches surrounding me. gatecacher is the only app that's doing that at this moment..
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Could you tell me what features does a PQ contains exactly ? (I'm not a Premium Member). Because for instance the use of "GCzII Cachelist Downloader" is superior from my point of view because it allows to have all images in GCzII (spoilers, google maps, google satellite ...) and not only Cache Position and WayPoint(s).

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You're 100% right! I personnaly always plan my GeoCaching trips, so this solution ("GCzII Cachelist Downloader") is convenient for me.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Micha_X1:
Really nice tool, but how can I create a cachelist with a center and all active caches in an area of 10 km? Do you know an other tool to create this?

Thanks in advance!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
I've sent you a response by e-mail ;).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
does it work?

I would also like to know.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
* Mode "off topic" ON

For persons interrested in GCzII Downloader there is yet no option to "download caches around a cache number". I have requested this new feature to the developer.

If someone with development skills is able to create a txt file containing a list of caches number from the GC.com page (http://www.geocaching.com/seek/nearest.aspx) ... then it will be easy to import it in GCzII Downloader. I think one starting point can be the following firefox extension : GCTour

* Mode "off topic" OFF
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] obstgarten:
wow this is an amazing add-on, thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Psycho667:
Great, that tool works like a charm. As I am a Premium Member, I just run a Pocken Query, download the GPX and extract the GC-Codes with a little Script reading the gpx and regex-ing through it.

Well done, thanks geoSheep!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
Geosheep How to : "download neaby caches"

I have managed to download caches around a cache, still without a GC.com premium member account. Here is the step by step how to :

1. Perform your research on GC.com as usual

2. Copy the whole page result displayed by GC.com

3. Go to web site : http://tools.devshed.com/?option=com_mechtools&tool=23

4. In area "Regular Expression" enter "/GC[A-Z0-9][A-Z0-9][A-Z0-9][A-Z0-9][A-Z0-9]/"

5. In area "String" paste clipboard (content from step 2)

6. Enter Captcha and click on "Extract Matching Patterns" button

7. A result page displays 20 caches codes, paste this cache list in any text editor (ie Notepad). Then save file as TXT.

8. Now launch "GCzII Downloader" and import the txt file created at step 7 above.

You could reproduce step 3. to 7. on several / differents GC.com web pages to have more than 20 caches codes in your list.

... as I stated before : GCzII is still alive for paperless and offline GeoCaching :). ... you only need to feed it :D.

PS : I don't want to disgress from the main topic of this thread (Windows Mobile GCzII app); so please contact me by mp if you have any questions about this procedure. I will try to document all this stuff in a Wiki ... as soon as I have geoSheep's developer agreement ;).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mhuska:
Having read back through the entire month's post, it appears the GCZII has reached the end of it's life as it is no longer working for anyone anymore either. It was a great and I've carried a PocketPC phone for 10+ years but it seems that the advantages of the Droid are taking over.

Thanks for the nice run Tom and best of luck in your future endevours!

-Mike
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] AngusCS:
Tom

Can you please put us out of our misery...

Is there an update coming (API or not)?

Some of us would like to know. We all appreciate what it is you do, but would value a word from you as to whether we should wait or move on.

Gus
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
GZcII Downloader by Geosheep : help and wiki

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" :confused: which remains broken (waiting for Tom's update).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mistervinavil:
Waiting for new version :-D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] docfred:
Waiting for new version :-D

Me too.

Perhaps Tom can post a statment concerning future developments.

docfred
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] LittleJohn_099:
I'm also waiting for new version :-D

Please Tom post a statement.

LittleJohn
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] namhtc:
GCzII Downloader : the best and only way to still use GCzII

I have great news for users who are using (or will use :p) GCzII Downloader to feed GCzII with "fresh" datas from GC.com ! There is now an easy solution (manual but fully functionnal) to download nearby caches.

See http://geosheep.wikinet.org/wiki/Download_nearby_caches

Other good news, a new version of GCzII Downloader is in preparation which may manage trackables and grab more than the 25 first logs ...