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[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
do i have to reinstall navicomputer?

no "navicomputer.exe" on my computer...?

i downloaded and installed on my htc, and it is working there. you say that on the same process it installs on my pc too? well it did not....

should i try reinstall ?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] khvahik:
Thanks a lot

:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] impreZzA:
Good evening,

first of all this program is very good, and its a good addition to a navigation software like tom tom.

Nonetheless I have some difficulties to use the program its meant to be :)

I used the program to download maps, as u know u can choose the zoom level. Download etc. no problem finally I put the files on my storage card to folder navi/maps.

The location I chose to record, isnt my real position (just in case access to downloaded maps need gps confirmation), I tried to use these maps with the installed program.

I start the application and the world map pops up, as described in the readme u just can zoom to level 3.

How can I choose my downloaded maps? I clicked everywhere but I could not choose between my downloaded files! How can I get access to these files?

+Is there a way to assemble the different files to a big one?

So far, thank u all in advance!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Navi

The app needs the maps in the Navi directory folder Maps or it will not know where to find them.

Yes, the app needs to confirm "its" location before it can load the respective maps.

The app has a default level zoom of 1 to 3. First, you must center the map over your approximate location either manually, or using the "center gps" in the Context Menu (tap and hold screen for menu to pop up). Second, the app needs to know where you are located for it to automatically select the proper map set. Once it has, you will be able to zoom to whatever level tiles you downloaded into the map set.

The map files are chosen by Navi automatically once it has established a position. However, you can manually center the location you wish on the screen and Navi may allow you to zoom in depending on what zoom levels were included in your map set.

As far as I know...NO. You must download the maps together regardless of how large an area you desire.

Look for more updates to this great program on the new website:

navicomputer.com

Regards,

QA

An avid navi user.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Navi installation

The setup file itself is called navicomputersetup.exe within which is contained a CAB file for the device.

The setup file installs NaviMapper to your pc for downloading maps, and the app NaviComputer onto the device.

If you used the setup file, it should have installed both apps.

If you used only the CAB file, then it would install to the device.

Let me know exactly which did not install.

Maybe I misunderstood your problem. Sorry.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Amir

The file navicomputer.exe (which activates the app) is contained within the Navi directory. A search on the pc for the file, might identify where the Navi directory was installed.

See my related posts on your problem.

Regards,

QA

:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Leonida:
Hi,

just a little update, I tried again to create a gpx by recording a new track with Navicomputer and I've been obtained a positive result; the problems arise only when it try to read an external gpx file.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] impreZzA:
Okay, thank u so far for ur assistance!

I guess the maps are at the right position, I checked it with the folder which is set after installing.

So u have to be at a certain place to access maps of a specific region?

That menas u are in London, and without being in France u can not access this map?

Thanx in advance
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
finally i reinstalled - and it seems ok so far

so, after reinstalling the program, i can download maps :) . it takes lots of time:(....by tomorrow i will check the results.

and finally last question for the moment: can i use the maps and copy them to my htc-handled? and how to use it? (maybe i will configure it after copy to htc, and open the app :confused:)

[os of my pc - win7. for your debugging]
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Not exactly. Navi will load the correct map automatically once a position is established

You should be able to view any map set provided that you get the location exactly in the center of the screen. If the area you wish to view is small (larger zoom levels 10 and up), it is difficult to be right over the center and Navi may not load the map set. The smaller the zoom levels (less magnification) included in the set , the better chance you have for Navi to load the map set you want.

It is possible to view any map set for any area depending on whether you can hit the head of a pin on a world map. :)

Hint: Always include smaller zoom levels in any map set (6-7-8) which makes it easier for Navi to find the "center".

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Yes, after installing NaviMapper, you can download whatever maps you wish.

There have been issues with Windows 7, so if you have any problems, we can refer them to the developer who is working on them.

What exactly do you mean by "copy them to my htc-handled"?

If you mean "can you transfer the maps to your HTC device"...then yes you can.

If you have Active Sync, once you have download and saved the maps to your pc, then simply copy the folder to "Maps" within the Navi directory on your device. Simple.

If you read through the pages of this post, you will obtain a very good understanding of how to use Navi.

Refer also to the website navicomputer.com

Regards,

Tippy
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] McKinnisG:
Maps of Oklahoma Needed

This program simply put, if (beeeeeeeeep) AWESOME!!! As with most everyone, it is exactly the type of GPS program everyone has been looking for.

The question I have for anyone able to help me is that I currently don't have a high speed internet connection available to me to allow me to leave a PC connected for an extended period of time needed to download large map files.

Is there anyone out there that has the time or may have already done this? I'm needing all zoom levels of the entire State of Oklahoma. I'm needing this in both the Sat. and Road/Street views. I'm in Law Enforcement and I'm also a Professional Storm Chaser here in Oklahoma. If someone will email and/or P.M. me, I can explain more.

Again, My hats off to everyone contributing to this forum and the blog on the new website, as well as to the developer and all his hard work!!!

Thanks in Advance,

Officer McKinnis
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Maps for Oaklahoma boy

FAST Unit 52,

I can put together a map set for Oklahoma, but not sure if I can find satellite views for you. Send me a PM with your email address, and I can have it out to you.

If you don't mind, give me a bit more info on where you work and what FAAST 52 means.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
i cant see the maps offline on my htc device....

so, i finished download and copied the map to map directory - my htc do not show it. [wm6.1] i dont know how to load it?

it shows only the glob sample map[SampleOpenStreetMap.nmap]. i thought to change the suffix - .nmap to .n tried to force the app lo load the new map - result =0.

than changed back to original global to .nmap, now the app doesn't load it too.

what is going on?

or i do not know how to use the app, or there is bug in the app?

or os of the htc does not support it?

thank you for your help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Too many "or's" Slow down a bit. You are simply not using the application correctly. The forum contains complete explanations of how to use the app and maps. If you go back a few posts, you will see that I have instructed and explained to other users how the app and map sets work. Please read over the entries in the forum, and if you still cannot get the maps to load, get back to me here. I would ask that you start reading from page 45.

There's no bug in the app. I use it often and so do many others.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] McKinnisG:
qanda6900,

I sent you a P.M. with my email address. I'll reply with all the details and explain the F.A.S.T. Unit 52 call sign. I thank you for your help.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Okie Dokie.....I'm setting up the map set now. It will be the entire state of Oklahoma at zoom levels 6 through 13, from OpenStreetMaps/OSM view.

The only site I know for satellite maps is Google but they do not allow re-use of their maps without permission. Sorry, I respect rules.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
Thank you very much! its working!!! but need display of lon+Lat

Thank you very much! its working!!!

but I need display of lon+Lat

what i see on the upper left of the htc is Alt and speed only.

If it is not possible to see Long & Lat, I recommend warmly to add it to the next version.

My compliments to this App :D no doubt you deserve Beer ;)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Navi working now

AMIR13,

I am glad that you found the forum helpful.

At present, the app does not show Lat/Long coordinates, but it is a possiblity in a future version. Altitude and Speed are the only values that are displayed in the top bar right now.

Since you mentioned speed, please note that the "speed" shown on the top bar is the actual speed whereas the "speed" found in the datablock on the Track Screen is the "average speed".

You might see some nice surprises in version 9. The developer is working hard in adding features and options to NaviComputer. So, all suggestions and comments are taken seriiously, and I hope that many will be incorporated.

And yes, he does deserve a beer!

I already bought him one. :D

Regards,

QA

An Avid Navi User
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] McKinnisG:
I understand completely! I'm a full-time police officer here in Oklahoma. The satellite views may be available using the VirtualEarthSatellite maps talked about in this thread. Correct me if I'm wrong. I just have been so busy this past few days at work and lack of sleep to verify this.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
is there any app like NaviComputer for pc?

1. is there any app like NaviComputer for pc?

so i can use my laptop the same way using my htc device?

2. how can i see the downloaded maps on my pc offline?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Winggie:
@NaviComputer

Mate, how difficult is it to write a gps app based on the maps that NaviComputer uses? I have tried my hand at it but don't know how to change the XML to the pictures. I know I am doing it wrong but you seem to know a lot about maps, so mebbe you can provide a feature to create a path offline and then port it to the mobile to be used as a gps or something to that effect.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Winggie,

sorry, I do not really understand your questions! NaviComputer is a gps app...:confused:

Could you please explain again?!

To everyone:

I did not post replies in this thread for some days. That does not mean that I did not read your posts. I do read all your reports, ideas and suggestions carefully, just can't answer all of them in detail. Right now, I'm working hard on version 0.9. ;)

qanda6900 is doing a great job in answering common questions and support issues.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] waycoolkennel:
@NaviComputer

Greetings.. Nice APP! Is there a reason why the PC app insists on running with elevated permissions ??? Is there a way to change that ? I cant imagine why this would be necessary since the app doesnt need device drivers/system reources ???

Thanks .. again nice app :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Other apps like Navi?

Yes, but I don't think it would be proper for me to tell you what they are. :D

You can search the internet if you wish.

The only way to view the maps you download, is through NaviMapper, or on your device with NaviComputer.

You can however download and install a "screenshot" program to your PC which will allow you to "snap" a picture of the map, store it, and look at it.

The "snap" will not have zoom capability. It is basically a jpeg file.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Elevated permissions?

Truthfully, I am not sure. Since I am always signed on my pc as Administrator, it never occured to me. The "elevated permissions" usually come up with Windows 7. Is that what your running on the PC?. Often the permissons are elevated to "alert" the user that they are about to run a program normally not used or recognized by the system, and to prevent unauthorized changes.

I will pass the question on to the developer, but he reads all posts anyway.

If you wish, I will post instructions on how you can reassign "permission" levels to files and folders shortly.

Glad you like his work.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Help with developing GPS App?

I believe what you are asking is for help developing your own GPS application.

"Changing" the XML into "pictures" I take to mean "How do you program the app to display the map set tiles? Right?

It is a question better answered by the Navi developer but keep in mind that anything that takes him away from developing Navi, delays new versions. The developer is hard at work on verison 9, but if he has time in the future, can direct you to a source from which you can extract the knowledge you require.

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] luc saint:
Only dummies (like me) seem to have a GPX import problem

but yes, there is a solution for that little minority that doesn't know how to edit xml.

After reading the previous 50 pages, i found a clue in a post of the member from Amsterdam, i forgot hist name.

@ navicomputer:

Please add this to the manual or FAQ:

"Problem:

Navicomputer doesn’t recognize a lot of gpx-files created by Garmin (an other) GPS-users.

Solution

First open and save the gpx-file with the freeware EasyGPS on your computer. Navicomputer will recognize it now."

Finding this simple solution prevented me from uninstalling Navicomputer.

It's my favorite now.

Donation follows (if i manage to create a paypal account :confused:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Changing File Permissions

Windows may ask you for "permssion" to allow NaviMapper to run. This is normal but if you want to give Navi "rights" to execute, you can search the internet (Microsoft) for steps to do so. Some Windows OS may vary in steps, so unless you are familiar with playing with system settings, leave them alone.

The developer is aware of the "permission" issue, but I am not sure how it is to be resolved as yet.

Thanks

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Excellent information LucSaint, and for those who need Easy GPS:

http://www.easygps.com/

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Thanks for this information and thanks for the beer LucSaint.

Could you please post (or send to Development(at)NaviComputer.com) one of those gpx files? I have heard about Garmin devices creating invalid gpx files, just want to confirm that this is the case. Maybe I can change the app in the next version so that it is possible to import those gpx files directly.

Thanks
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] Winggie:
That's exactly what i meant. I can't change the XML to tiles, maybe I am missing something out here. I don't intend to compete with Navimapper but would like to help in developing a free GPS app for WM. Navimapper does a great job at working offline by pulling up the tiles and recording your path but it doesn't give u directions, which is what my wishlist is. I've tried TerraCrosser and was disappointed but NaviMapper so far has impressed me.

I understand that any new functionality would mean that the next version gets delayed but it would be great to look into this in the future.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Winggie,

The XML file is used to direct NaviComputer to link with the server where maps will be downloaded by the device.

The explanation of the actual mechanism by which the app "reads" and "displays" the tiles will be left to someone with more knowledge than I.

I am sure that the developer of Navi is aware of your request, and hopefuly will address your wish in good time.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] zinconnu:
What could be the new features in the next version? :rolleyes:

Thanks for this very good app! :)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
you missed my 1st question :o - i ment using your app not others to open nmap and use it offline. the only app for pc is NaviMapper, but it lacks the abilities of NaviComputer to use gps and show the location.

I think that many many people around the globe would be glad to use their Laptop as offline navigator like NaviComputer. (am i clearer now?)

The 2nd Q. was: can I use NaviMapper to open the dowloaded .nmap files on my pc(laptop) while offline?

So far I understood the NaviMapper is a tool to download offline nmaps for NaviComputer alone.

Am I missing something? :confused:

thank you:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Yes Amir, I did misunderstand your question, however, NaviMapper can only download the nmap tiles, and view them while online. I do not know of any other application that can be used to open those files offline. You will be able to view them only in the manner that I described unless the developer has a solution. I am sure that if there is a way, he will post here. Keep in mind that NaviComputer does not have true point to point navigational capability yet and therefore even if there was a way to view the maps offline, unless the PC had a GPS connected, would not have the present functions of NaviComputer. Hopefully in upcoming versions, we might see the uses you desire.

Regards,

QA
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] amir13:
dear qanda6900 QA

are you part of the NaviComputer team?

at which country are your team work?

how long is this app online?

thank you very much for all your assistance :) Mr QA

i like this app!
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Changing the XML to tiles - that's well said:D

The xml contains only the url to the server where the tiles are located. Tiles are all 256*256px and numbered with x and y coordinates (with a 0/0 origin in the north west). Relation between tile coordinates and Latitude/longitude world coordinates is a Spherical Mercator projection (You'll need some basic mathematic algorithms for these calculations - use google...). In the app you need to put these tiles together to a single map image...

yea, QA is working at the NaviComputer service center of Honolulu. NaviComputer has service centers all over the world, development centers are in germany, new zealand and some offices in other countries.

Sorry, just kidding, hahaha:D

Seriously, NaviComputer development is a one man show, however, support luckily is not a one man show. I am glad that more experienced users can help others on doing their first steps.

QA is an (obviously avid) experienced user who does a great job in helping others. I really appreciate his help and his effort.

Regards
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] paw3lk:
Keep up the good work.

As soon as it supports e.g. the following GPX file I'll be able to finally use it and support you:

http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/lochlomond/profiles/an-caisteal.gpx
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] luc saint:
Another solution to prepare external gpx files for navicomputer

Opening/saving the file with Easy GPS doesn't work if the creator of the gpx-files used waypoints/routes in stead of tracks.

In this case the freeware GPSBabel helps.

Convert from gpx tot gpx and set the filter option to Transform Routes -> Tracks.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BerndOle:
Missing Data in Trace Route / invalid gpx file

Hallo Navicomputer

Very good work this App, exactly what I was searching all the time.

On my Sony Xperia I have some errors I dont know how to get rid off.

When I use the tracescreen I can see my speed and time, but no distance and average speed. On the Mapscreen I can see the marker follow on the map. That shows that the gps is working.

When I save the gpx file it puts a file on the memorycard but there are no gpsdata in it. Only the starttime exists.

Maybe someone can help.

A suggestion to further versions, or a wishlist. Is it possible to have the marker show up a line in the map so that I can see the complete Route. Also would I be more interested in a compass-rose instead of the heightsprofil (maybe switchable)

Thanks a lot for your very good work.:)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] luc saint:
@paw

this version of your file is not rejected anymore by navicomputer.

I can't test it any further myself because i havent installed the detailed map of that region.

I converted it first with GPSBabel and then open/save with EasyGPS.

I hope it works.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] sfx0815:
Very good App but I have exact the same problem.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] paw3lk:
Yeah I know you could convert it but the point is to be able to use the software when you're out without the need of any additional software.

But that's OK, FAQ say support for these files is a planned feature.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] McKinnisG:
Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 with built in GPS...

I use my Panasonic Toughbook CF-30 (which has built in GPS) as much as I do my T-Mobile HTC Touch Pro II.

I would be extremely nice to use the program on the laptop just as I do on the phone.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] qanda6900:
Navi Wish List

Oh Mr. Developer! Another idea for a future version! :)

Fastunit52,

I did not forget to work up the map set for you. Just fly home today. Should have it out to you in a day or so.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nhelliwell:
Yep, I´ve got this issue as well. Tracks my position, on the map screen (no altitude), I can start recording a new track but the only figure that changes is the time taken, the resulting file only contains a few XML headers, no track data. The track isn´t displayed on the map screen either come to think of it.

Ta

Edit (Here´s the content of one of the files created after tracking for a while)

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>

<gpx version="1.1" creator="NaviComputer" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xmlns="http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/0">

<trk>

<name>100105</name>

<desc>1/5/10 12:10:25 PM</desc>

<trkseg />

</trk>

</gpx>
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Everybody with this issue is using the internal gps of a Xperia phone, right?

There is a known issue with the altitude data of the Xperia gps. Unfortunately I do not have a Xperia for examination. Has anybody tried to use something like GpsProxy?
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] BerndOle:
Missing Data in Trace Route / invalid gpx file

Hallo NaviComputer

It's right I'm using the internal XPERIA X1 GPS.

I've checked with OpenMobile where you can see GPS Info. The internal GPS is not providing altitudeparameters that is true.

But that can't the problem that no data except the xml-header is saved to the gpx-file.
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] nhelliwell:
Hello mate,

I´m using a HTC Touch Diamond, not sure what a Xperia gps is, unless you´re referring to the GPS chip inside the touch? Will take a look at Gps Proxy and report back.

Cheers
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
Yes, that is the reason because NaviComputer only adds trackpoints if the location and altitude data is valid. (Otherwise tracks would often be distorted, for instance when you have bad signal for a moment...)
[Windows Mobile Apps and Games] NaviComputer:
no no, hold on. HTC Touch Diamond definately does not have this issue. NaviComputer works fine on thousands of Diamonds so far, I have used a Diamond for development also...Did you change any gps settings on your diamond?? Altitude only shows "--"??