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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Luvsa Dawagiv:
Most of my maps dowloaded are VirtualEarthHybrid maps. They are downloaded by Navimapper OK, however, I am not sure they can be used by NaviComputer.

What I did was this: several Virtual Earth .nmaps were placed in Navicomputer's Maps folder, then I tried to open them from the Context Menu Map but they are not listed there and only default OpenstreetMap can be seen. Then I removed SampleOpenStreetMap from the Maps folder, but in the Context Menu, Map grayed meaning that it does not recognize the VirtualEarth .nmans in Maps folder.

As one reader advised me, I first activated GPS and when green flag shows "fixed", I clicked on Center Gps Location. But it centers my location only on default OpenStreet map, which is useless and no other maps are shown on the screen or in the Context Menu regardless of zooming in or out.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Map Problem

You seem to have done everything correctly from what I have read. At present, I do not have an answer for you. However, I will forwared the issue on to the developer for an answer. Be patient. We'll figure it out.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Luvsa Dawagiv:
Thank you! My only suspicion is VirtualEarth maps may not be supported or rather, stopped being supported by NaviComputer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Maps

Most maps will work with NaviComputer. As I said, although we do not offer support for users who wish to use "other restricted sources" , the program itself does have the functional capability.

"The Context Menu/Map option will display the choices of map sources available which have been stored in NaviComputer, provided that they are for the same location and ZOOM levels, and you have zoomed down to those levels.

NOTE: NaviComputer will only list the source in Context Menu/Map option WHEN THAT ZOOM LEVEL IS AVAILABLE for the location as projected on the map screen."

Let's say you have OSM maps zooms 1 to 14, and another source, MapSourceTest zooms 5 to 9 stored on the device. You will only see OSM listed in the Context Menu/Map option until you zoom down to level 5 using the OSM map set. THEN, Navi will give you two map sources from which to choose, since both have zoom level from 5 to 9. If you zoom down to level 10, only OSM will show, since MapSourceTest does not have a zoom 10.

I have tested the HTC Touch with most map sources and they work fine as explained above. Centering on the location for which you wish a map set displayed is crucial to having them display.

There is no problem with the NaviComputer application.

Regards

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] pkley:
Is it possible using .gpx files to have the speed included in the data? That would be really cool if possible...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] McKinnisG:
NaviComputer website?

I can't seem to bring up the website. Is it down? Is anyone having the same issue?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Unfortunately the gpx file format does not have the possibilty to include the speed. Speed is usually calculated distance / time between two trackpoints.

Yes, the website server is down at the moment. I hope my hosting provider will fix this soon:mad: Sorry for the inconvenience.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] luffyp:
Hi, I have a question regarding saving tracklog. When you record the tracklog and press

stop, the program will ask about interval for each point (how often each point is recorded).

Does this mean that it's stored (continuous?) points in the the phone's memory and only after

it receives the interval value from user that it writes the gpx file? If so, wouldn't that use up

the phone memory if it's recording a very long journey?

(The reason I asked is that in my Garmin device, the program has to know how often each

point will be recorded before it can record a tracklog)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Track Log

Navi asks what track interval the user wants to provide a degree of accuracy. Garmin chooses the track point internal when creating the track log. Navi has chosen to set the track log after it has been created. The more track points saved, the more accurate the path. The track is recorded only when two criteria are met: the user must be moving, and the track points must be more than 3 meters apart. When the user stops moving, so the track log. Naturally, the longer the journey, the larger the track file. This is expected anytime you save data from any source, whether a track log or a long letter to a friend. :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Well, then navicomputer is better than garmin :D

Don't worry about memory consumption. While recording, NaviComputer writes data to a temporary binary file. This temp file will be less than 200kb after 12 hours of continuos recording and moving!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Winggie:
Just a thought...

I know NaviComputer is not a turn-by-turn GPS software but one functionality can be added that shouldn't be too difficult....

When the tiles are downloaded from openstreetmaps, download the XML file of all the street names with their lat/long as well.

After that, in the mobile, the user can search for a street through the NaviComputer app and the app uses the lat/long to place the marker on the tile. That way, we can at least check if we are going in the correct direction.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ronmojohny:
Any plans on making an iPhone app?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] postedpixels:
nice

This application is awesome. This site has answered all of my questions and even some I didn't ask...:):):):):):):):):)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
If it were only that simple. :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Question and Comment

Yes it is and thanks. Visit the home page: http://navicomputer.com

Well, that means we didn't answer them. :D

but we can..........Thanks :)

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] yeskarteek:
Thanks quanda

Thats very nice of you

on last month i installed this application but there was no search option so... i posted

ill try out the new version
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Questions and Search

To what "search option" are you referring?

However, should you search and not find an answer to your question about NaviComputer, please post it here, or try the new Help information posted on http://navicomputer.com under FAQs., and in the Blog under Tips and Tricks.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] postedpixels:
navimapper

Hi Qanda,

Is there any faster alternative to using navimapper or a way to speed it up? I have a 12Mb connection and it still takes forever (20 hrs)to download less than 800MB worth of maps on openstreetmap.

Thank you for your help and all of the support that this forum provides.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Luvsa Dawagiv:
You did not mention whether or not Virtual Earth maps are supported by NaviComputer.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Virtual Earth

Yes I did.

"Most maps will work with NaviComputer........."

"other restricted sources".........." (in speaking of the maps you mentioned)

" the program (NaviComputer) itself does have the functional capability"

NaviComputer staff cannot condone the use of maps whose 'usage' is restricted by their "owners".

That is the best answer that I can to offer in this forum. :rolleyes:

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jaeb:
awesome app!! i installed this yesterday, downloaded some maps where ill be passing on my way home, and tested it on my drive home. the map and tracking works great! sometimes i pass through buildings but i guess thats just the gps getting confused with the tall buildings and other obstructions. but going to the track view, after starting the track, the speed and distance does not update, but the time elapsed is right. also when completed the track, the app's own gpx file that just completed cant be read on the gpx view (on another note, i tried uploading other gpx files generated from other apps ie gpsed, and they dont work either even after converting through gpsbabel and removing waypoints and tracks). any thoughts?

reading back on this thread i dont think i saw other users encountering the same issues, so maybe it's my installation? ill try to reinstall it on my xperia maybe it might work after.

again, great work!! lots of potential on navicomputer!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Hi jaeb,

for the Xperia, please install this CAB.

It's a known issue with the xperia gps, you probably don't get altitude data, right? I have fixed that in the attached cab and merged the fix to the development branch, meaning next versions will work on both xperia and other devices.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jaeb:
^kudos for the quick reply!!! ill try this again on my drive home later :) thanks!!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] spikegotti:
thanks for this lovely software dude, just what i was looking for, but the only problem is that the map loads upside-down, any solution for this?

i downloaded the map via the desktop application

another thing, is it possible that i can have the icon at 90x90 png please? the current icon on wm 6.5 looks blurry
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danjwalker:
quick reply to gpx file not being created properly...

Hi,

I realise if I set the option to leave the screen on, it works and logs each point every 10 seconds, but I have a HD2 so it goes crazy when I put it in my pocket. Is there any way to have it work but leave have the screen go off (abuses the battery) and the screen lock?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
HD2 problem

Are you speaking of the option in HD2 for the screen? This is not necessary.

You can set NaviComputer to keep the gps function active and therefore keep the track recording, by using the "GPS Active" option in the Menu. It works fine on my HTC Touch.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
what do you mean by "the map loads upside down"?? I cannot imagine...:eek:

You can simply put the device to standby. The application keeps the gps receiver powered on in standby mode while recording. This works on all devices I have tested so far. (HTC Diamond, Diamond2, Samsung Omnia II, ...)

Does the HD2 behave differently in standby? Unfortunately I do not have a HD2 for testing...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jaeb:
amazing! works as expected :D as part of my weekly runs i jogged around the neighborhood to trace my name using your app. F U N! :)

awesome work!!! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] spikegotti:
yea, its pretty funny lol, the map actually loads my country upside-down, will start over and see if it fixes the issue

but its awesome tho ;)

if you want me to add the info on xperia-world.com, just hit me up
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jaeb:
hi navicomputer! just a comment... on the track page i can see that the ave speed is tracked, but when exported to gpx im not sure that information is included. i tried to look into the xml but with my limited experience i dont know if its there :)

also maybe you can consider also putting max speed info and gps device info on the gpx export too?

THANKS! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Unfortunately the gpx file format does not have the possibility to include the speed. Speed is usually calculated distance / time between two trackpoints.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] puckalicious:
Feature request for next version -

Make the zoom +/- icons larger for finger friendlyness, they are quite small on my VGA screen. Or put them on opposite sides of the screen. Maybe doing both would be good, or having an option to decide where on the screen they should reside.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] ltres:
Tnks.. Very useful app.. I had searched for some applications like this for long time.. now i'm glad with your solution.

If you need help to translate for portuguese br, i'm here to do that.. :rolleyes:

You only have facebook?? not twitter?

Again.. tanks!!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fards:
I'm not getting any of my usermade maps opening, the sample ones show fine.

I can choose which of the sample maps using the context menu perfectly.

If I get rid of the sample maps out of the folder leaving my own maps in the folder, then on the context menu >> maps gives me a 0 with a tick rather than the name of the map.

I've tried other folders and locations to put the maps (and changed the location in the options) and restarted the prog several times but the maps aren't available.

Obviously I've also tried #2 from the second post :p

EDIT : UPDATE~

got it working, by renaming the maps to <MAPTYPE><MAPPLACE> fopr example my Home.nmap became GooglemapHome.nmap and it's loaded

Is that coincidence or is this how it should be done?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] hiperjp:
Same issue here. I've deleted both .nmap but nothing is displayed too.

Thans for this usefull app. ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dr_tracker:
Waiting for the QVGA version.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kamyk70:
qvga version please :D ...... asap
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khvahik:
nothing to view

Gerat job.

Thanks for the correction of 64bit Win 7. its working fine.

I copied the .nmap file to the maps folder, and delete all other files. when i start the program, it shows me "zoom 17", without any map.

( I am using HTC TYTN II with win mobile 6.1)

and a sugesstion

is it possible add a button to find "MY LOCATION" like google maps for mobile.

Vahik
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] multi2:
Another source of map

I'd like to have possibility to choose source of map ... I need www.mapy.cz
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] dussjp:
I choose Zoom level, click Download, choose name and folder but nothing is downloaded :(
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] thomaskunze:
Great App, but not functional for me as well (Windows7 64).
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Hi all,

To all of you who didn't manage to show their downloaded maps:

Did you read FAQ? Maybe it is a little bit incomprehensible?

Again:

- You DO NOT HAVE TO DELETE the sample maps. You can have dozens (haven't tried hundreds yet, but I guess even that will work ;)) of .nmap files in your map folder.

- the context menu will NOT SHOW ALL YOUR NMAP files. Instead, it only shows available map types of the current map section and zoomlevel.

- In ordner to show your desired map, you have to scroll the map section to that location (center point of the map must be within your downloaded map section). The program will then automatically switch to your map if you for example zoom in.

- You can use the option "Center gps position" in the contextmenu to easily go to "my location" in the map

Uh, this is quite difficult to explain but, believe me, it is very simple to use:D

If you switch on gps and have a map of your current location in the maps folder, it will always automatically switch to this map once you zoom in from the low level sample map. ("Center gps position" option is enabled after program start by default - but it will be disabled if you manually drag the map)

I hope it is clear now:)

I have another question: Does anyone know a good place where I can host the screenshot images? My webspace has traffic limit to 1GB which was reached within 2 days :eek: (even so there are only 3 or 4 PNG screenshots in this thread) You guys view my Thread like crazy :D
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] fards:
sorry but that doesn't work here.. it doesn't change map automatically and I don't get the alternative maps

It would also be good to view a map that wasn't centred on your location, so that you could look at where you want to travel to.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] mwright:
I am sure that it is just me - but I cannot get the desktop tool to work!

Whatever I do it just says "Download finished successfully" immediately with no file being generated.

Could someone provide a "blow-by-blow" account of getting it to work?

CHeers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] imprzaWRC:
You are not alone... Same here. Tried the mapper with Windows Vista. Chose location, chose zoom level, hit download, set filename, set folder... hit start... download finished successfully in less than 1 sec, but nothing seems changed/added...
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zp523444:
I can load the downloaded map now, it must connect to the PDA internal GPS & it must the GPS in position. (I am using Asus P535.)

After I exit the program & reload the Navi, it can auto reload the previous map.

Can I set manually the GPS port? or can it load the map without the GPS ?

For Navicomputer, can we download map up to zoom 20?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] windshild2:
When i run navimapper.exe on my pc i get a "navimapper.exe - application error" dialogue box that states "the application failed to initialze properly (0xc0000135). Click on OK to terminate the application,"

Any ideas ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] kersh:
Same here with windows 7 32bit
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jmarr_090:
Gday could you somehow send me a South Australian map, for some reason navi mapper isn't working, when i select the area and zoom levels straight away it says that the map has been downloaded though there is no file anywhere.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] drnajmu:
Image hosting

www.photobucket.com
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] tommyboy83:
Hi,

I have the next feature idea for your tool. But this one for the smartphone app.

*Support Landscape. I can use the the Orientation tool to rotate the sreen but the map area doesn't resize. So the map filling only the half of the screen.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] blue00mountain:
GREAT APP! you're the man!

in fact, this app really shows quality in it.. It worked very well in my asus P835 without glitch. I downloaded maps to zoom 14, but stopped at zoom 15. It works quite fluently without much lags.

i wonder if I can add zoom 15 onwards for the same location in another map file?

haven't tried GPS yet. i can turn on the GPS from the application but haven't been able to get a signal from my first try(a short try).

so, keep up the good work! i'll definitely treat you a beer.!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] trickbiker121:
im new to windows mobile i just got my Palm Treo pro and i like the NaviComputer app but when i start NaviComputer on my phone i dont see the bottom icons like GPX, picture of a graph and clock and map icon all i see is menu and view and i cant press view because it is grayed out
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Wish List

Making the icons larger takes away from the available viewing area, and the Navi Developer would hear it from the "viewing" enthusiasts. :D

However, maybe the location of the -/+ could be changed. I think that relocating the + and - icons on the screen has merit, but that would be more dependent upon whether the user is left or right handed. Don't you think? Maybe it might be possible to make the location of the magnification icons a user settting? Ummmm.

Some users feel that since the zoom starts at one of the default levels 1, 2. or 3, and the user would be zooming in to a higher level, the + should be the icon that appears first. At present the - appears first. I can see their point. This might be changed in a future version.

Thank you for your input.

Regards,

Tippy
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Winggie:
Well if the same size icons are placed on the bottom left and right hand side of the application doesn't make it difficult for a "left-handed" or "Right-handed" person. Currently it is on the bottom right which means that it is favoring left handed people (I hold my mobile in my right hand and use the thumb to zoom, which is inconvinient cuz the wrong button gets pressed lots of times).

I don't see how placing the buttons on different ends would pose a problem. It's just a button control and the same size would be fine if placed correctly.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Icon placement

Let me clarify what I meant to say. It depends on which hand you prefer to hold the device.....left or right 'holder', not necessarily left or right 'handed'.

I am right handed but hold my phone with my left hand and find the present location of the icons just fine. So what you say is partially true.

Your comments are noted. Thank you.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Winggie:
no worries mate!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] jaeb:
yup, i checked closely too. other gpx generators include extension tags after the trkpt tags to put in the speed data, thats likely how i.e. gpsed.com includes ave speed on their track data. still, navicomputer cant be beat with the track being superimposed on an offline map :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Nope. Don't think so. Navi does do a darn good job of it at that! Thanks :D

Regrards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] puckalicious:
For me it's an issue of hitting the correct zoom button while in the car, not an issue of which hand I using. They are so small and close together it is hard to get the right one while driving. Even if they stay the same size, if they are on opposite sides of the screen it would help immensly.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
It is not recommended for anyone to be fiddling around with a GPS while driving, regardless of whether you are using a full size GPS unit, or an app on your device.

However, modification or relocation of the magnification icons has been brought to the attention of the developer.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Using zoom buttons while driving

Deleted. Duplicated post.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] danjwalker:
Sadly, the HD2 stops the GPS so it records fine when when the screen is on, but as soon as you put the phone into standby, it will draw a straight line from there, to where it is switched back on. With the always on option, as I said, it missed a lot of my journey as in my pocket, after just 5 miles of a 15 mile bike ride, my leg had pressed the stop recording button and the keyboard came up and crazy letters were typed to the name of the file to be saved.

I understand that it is difficult to test with a phone that you do not have, also, complete respect goes to you for designing this app as it is amazing. Just a shame that the battery will last less than 2 hours on the HD2 but I suppose I could switch off my push email etc...

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
HD2 issues

I don't know if this will help you but I installed 'S2U2 Slide to Unlock' application ( http://www.ac-s2.com ) which controls when my screen dims, and then locks the device keys. This may help prevent you from accidentally activating keys.

Most devices have a problem with how much battery power is consumed and normally, stretching it requires some sacrifices. Some programs must be shut down. Look over the programs listed n the Windows/start menu folder. Remove them from the fodler, or go into the app settings to see if you have checked "start with Windows", and uncheck it. Load them when needed. Back-lighting consumes a lot of power and this should be kept to a minimum.

I use the HTC Touch and it was necessary to make some changes as I mentioned above to keep descent battery time.

Good luck.

Regards

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] force68:
How can I use it on my HTC HD2?

I installed NaviComputer on my HTC HD2 successfully. But when I run the sofeware, it says "A problem has occurred with NaviComputer". How can I solve this problem? Thanks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
HD2 Error Message

Could you provide a bit more information as to what the "Problem" seems to be?

There are a variety of error messages which could be generated and it would help if you could report the error as stated in the message.

Thanks

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] raphaelcno:
Xperia version works on HTC TouchPro

I had the same problem with altitude and track recording on my HTC TouchPro, but now it works with this "Xperia" version. Good job :)

Future improvement: As proposed previously by other people, I would suggest to create a user setting to choose if the -/+ icons are on the left or right hand side of the map screen.