new GCA android app

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by akkatracker » 22 April 12 2:30 pm

gmj3191 wrote:
Laighside Legends wrote:I've had an idea... well not really, just discovered something...

c:geo has (and has had for some time I think) a function called "go4cache". What it does is send your location and the cache you are going for to a server somewhere (only while you are caching of course) It also get others nearby you from the server and displays them on your map and where they are going. Now for this to work you not only need to be caching in the same area as someone else at the same time but you both have to be using c:geo which is very unlikely...

But today I noticed this dot on my map...
It was someone I didn't know going for a cache "504 hours ago" :shock: which I'm guessing is a bug since someone being there 21 days ago doesn't really interest me...

That aside, it got me thinking... I was wondering if this could be done on GCA cacher? I imagine it would work better during :gnome / :frog season when we all race out for the same cache at the same time (and there's probably more of us using GCA cacher)
What do you think? :-k
This feature works well in Neongeo.
When the Mega was on it was interesting seeing the little cluster of cachers in and around Albury.
Also, I noticed a few cachers out in my local area late one night last week and saw their logs the next morning.
Quite a nice idea. You can also send messages to them.
Downloaded the trial and am tempted already to buy it

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by Laighside Legends » 23 April 12 11:09 pm

gmj3191 wrote:
Laighside Legends wrote:I've had an idea... well not really, just discovered something...

c:geo has (and has had for some time I think) a function called "go4cache". What it does is send your location and the cache you are going for to a server somewhere (only while you are caching of course) It also get others nearby you from the server and displays them on your map and where they are going. Now for this to work you not only need to be caching in the same area as someone else at the same time but you both have to be using c:geo which is very unlikely...

But today I noticed this dot on my map...
It was someone I didn't know going for a cache "504 hours ago" :shock: which I'm guessing is a bug since someone being there 21 days ago doesn't really interest me...

That aside, it got me thinking... I was wondering if this could be done on GCA cacher? I imagine it would work better during :gnome / :frog season when we all race out for the same cache at the same time (and there's probably more of us using GCA cacher)
What do you think? :-k
This feature works well in Neongeo.
When the Mega was on it was interesting seeing the little cluster of cachers in and around Albury.
Also, I noticed a few cachers out in my local area late one night last week and saw their logs the next morning.
Quite a nice idea. You can also send messages to them.

On ICS, as I understand it most of the changes are directed at tablets and there isn't anything earth shattering for phones.
Does neongeo use the same server as c:geo? ie. can you see each other from either app?
I imagine it would work best if all apps sheared there users with everyone...

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by caughtatwork » 23 April 12 11:13 pm

Please take non-GCA app related discussions to another thread. Thanks.

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by akkatracker » 03 May 12 10:34 pm

Another feature suggestion:
I went for some trigs this morning and realised you can't upload photos from the app. This would save me some time and would be a nice feature

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by ktmadventurer » 12 June 12 2:33 pm

I'm a very new Noob and got involved in all of this excitement last week - just before heading out bush this weekend.
Using a Galaxy S2, GCA (ver 0.33) worked like a dream and I'm very impressed with it - until I lose internet coverage.
The GPS and compass work very well when I compared it to a GPSr.
My questions are:
1. How would I load maps BEFORE I head out seeing as GCA doesn't work with GPX files? Testing it this morning it seems only to load the size screen/map I have on the phone and then I can't pan to other areas.
2. Would I be able to save these offline maps/tiles on my phone to use like a GPX file while still using GCA?

Mtrax, I think you are a legend.... =D>

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by tigersden » 18 June 12 11:10 am

akkatracker wrote:Another feature suggestion:
I went for some trigs this morning and realised you can't upload photos from the app. This would save me some time and would be a nice feature
I was just about to post the same thing.
We found 2 on Sunday, but could not work out how to add a photo via the app.

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by mtrax » 18 June 12 11:51 am

tigersden wrote:
akkatracker wrote:Another feature suggestion:
I went for some trigs this morning and realised you can't upload photos from the app. This would save me some time and would be a nice feature
I was just about to post the same thing.
We found 2 on Sunday, but could not work out how to add a photo via the app.
yes this is on my personal list too.. I'll see if I can work on this feature soon.

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by tigersden » 18 June 12 11:59 am

mtrax wrote:
tigersden wrote:
akkatracker wrote:Another feature suggestion:
I went for some trigs this morning and realised you can't upload photos from the app. This would save me some time and would be a nice feature
I was just about to post the same thing.
We found 2 on Sunday, but could not work out how to add a photo via the app.
yes this is on my personal list too.. I'll see if I can work on this feature soon.
fantastic mtrax, you have done a great job.
Cheers

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by mtrax » 11 August 12 5:21 pm

akkatracker wrote:Another feature suggestion:
I went for some trigs this morning and realised you can't upload photos from the app. This would save me some time and would be a nice feature
Done..
Version 0.34 is new version upload to the Play Store,
You can now add photo to your Log when submitting a Log Visit, just click button and choose picture from Gallery..

Also added is a History of last 50 Logs (from the app) so if your forgetful you can browse your history of logs from the App..
ie this only logs history submitted from the App

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by akkatracker » 11 August 12 6:47 pm

like the new release. Maybe there should now be a locationless list so you can log them on the go

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by Zalgariath » 11 August 12 6:51 pm

AWESOME!!! Photos :D

Hmmm the locationless list would be pretty fun too, good idea!

(How about a QR Scanner? :P hehehe)

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by akkatracker » 11 August 12 11:44 pm

Zalgariath wrote:AWESOME!!! Photos :D

Hmmm the locationless list would be pretty fun too, good idea!

(How about a QR Scanner? :P hehehe)
For what would we need the qr scanner for other than to endorse other site's products :P

although tools are fun and pointless to play with

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by caughtatwork » 11 August 12 11:45 pm

akkatracker wrote:
Zalgariath wrote:AWESOME!!! Photos :D

Hmmm the locationless list would be pretty fun too, good idea!

(How about a QR Scanner? :P hehehe)
For what would we need the qr scanner for other than to endorse other site's products :P

although tools are fun and pointless to play with
http://forum.geocaching.com.au/viewtopi ... =1&t=17567

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by mtrax » 12 August 12 7:59 am

GA cacher should already launch if a qr code is scanned of a gca web address

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Re: new GCA android app

Post by akkatracker » 12 August 12 12:11 pm

mtrax wrote:GA cacher should already launch if a qr code is scanned of a gca web address
It does

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