New Program - GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife)
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Hi Clyde,
Is there a way of informing the user when an active cache becomes unavailable or 'possibly archived'? I know that at present, if a cache is archived directly, there is no data for it in a gpx download, but if flagged, the user could be notified if a caches' details were updated to being unavailabe, or if they were not updated. <p>Thanks again for a great program.<p>Wayne
Is there a way of informing the user when an active cache becomes unavailable or 'possibly archived'? I know that at present, if a cache is archived directly, there is no data for it in a gpx download, but if flagged, the user could be notified if a caches' details were updated to being unavailabe, or if they were not updated. <p>Thanks again for a great program.<p>Wayne
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Currently no. (I will add bulk updating of fields later down the track)embi wrote:Is there a way of making all caches unfound! I'd like to be able to do this in one hit.
However there is a work around. Please see item 11 of the GSAK FAQ here http://www.gsak.net/help/hs1070.htm
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<p> Yes - just right click on the cache then click on edit, mark it as found then save it.Ebenezer wrote: Is there a way to make a particular cache "found"?
This feature would be handy when you're out caching and you've been searching for hours but still can't find the blighter. Just power up the laptop and make the cache "found". No worries.
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I think he wanted the button that fills in the log in the cache container as well.Ebenezer wrote:
Is there a way to make a particular cache "found"? icon_biggrin.gif icon_biggrin.gif
This feature would be handy when you're out caching and you've been searching for hours but still can't find the blighter. Just power up the laptop and make the cache "found". No worries. icon_biggrin.gif
Yes - just right click on the cache then click on edit, mark it as found then save it. icon_lol.gif
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<p>All Cached Up wrote: I think he wanted the button that fills in the log in the cache container as well.
There's a way around everything of course. The method that I use is <p>1) I carry the gps thing and Kath carries the wine cooler. <p>2) I follow the arrow until the reading gets close to zero, then I give the gps thing to Kath and she gives me the wine cooler. <p>3) Later she wakes me up, and says she found it and wrote something in the log book. <p>4) When we get home I log it on the web.<p>I've been told that there's another way to do, but this works for me.
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GSAK Version 4.1 is now ready for public release.
Version 4.1 adds many new features and enhancements
For a complete list of what has changed in this version please see http://gsak.net/help410/hs1060.htm
Download version 4.1 here http://gsak.net
Version 4.1 adds many new features and enhancements
For a complete list of what has changed in this version please see http://gsak.net/help410/hs1060.htm
Download version 4.1 here http://gsak.net
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Version 4.1.3
GSAK 4.1.3 is now ready for public release
This version includes some bug fixes and Garmin USB support. Please note, that although USB support has been tested with excellent results, this feature is still considered "beta". Also, the new USB support is only available to registered users. If you are a registered user and did not get an email from me explaining how to enable USB support please let me know.
Currently testing also indicates this version will NOT work with the Garmin Quest, or SteetPilot models (With USB).
For a complete list of changes please see http://www.gsak.net/help410/hs1060.htm
Download here www.gsak.net
Cheers
Clyde
This version includes some bug fixes and Garmin USB support. Please note, that although USB support has been tested with excellent results, this feature is still considered "beta". Also, the new USB support is only available to registered users. If you are a registered user and did not get an email from me explaining how to enable USB support please let me know.
Currently testing also indicates this version will NOT work with the Garmin Quest, or SteetPilot models (With USB).
For a complete list of changes please see http://www.gsak.net/help410/hs1060.htm
Download here www.gsak.net
Cheers
Clyde
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Just thought I'd spout some praises for GSAK.
My cache data "workflow" now consists of the following steps ...
1) Turn on GPSr and plug into PC
2) Run a script called autocache. This script automatically:
* Synchronises all GPX files from my email server (I've set up my email server to intercept and save GPX file attachments) to my local PC.
* Runs GSAK with an automation script that
- imports a couple of the key GPX files
- creates a .wpt file
- exports all caches to HTML
- uploads a subset of waypoints (nearest 100km unfound and available) to my GPSr
* Runs oziExplorer
* Runs iSilo to convert the GSAK HTML for the PDA
3) Press hotsync on the PDA to get the iSilo document
4) Read cache pages online or on PDA, and go caching.
Easy as 1,2,3, the PC, PDA and GPSr are all up to date. The only problems I'm left with is clearing old waypoints out of the GPSr. I'm working on a space/cost/bandwidth efficient method of retrieving and storing maps too..
Very handy app, worth every penny.
- Rog
My cache data "workflow" now consists of the following steps ...
1) Turn on GPSr and plug into PC
2) Run a script called autocache. This script automatically:
* Synchronises all GPX files from my email server (I've set up my email server to intercept and save GPX file attachments) to my local PC.
* Runs GSAK with an automation script that
- imports a couple of the key GPX files
- creates a .wpt file
- exports all caches to HTML
- uploads a subset of waypoints (nearest 100km unfound and available) to my GPSr
* Runs oziExplorer
* Runs iSilo to convert the GSAK HTML for the PDA
3) Press hotsync on the PDA to get the iSilo document
4) Read cache pages online or on PDA, and go caching.
Easy as 1,2,3, the PC, PDA and GPSr are all up to date. The only problems I'm left with is clearing old waypoints out of the GPSr. I'm working on a space/cost/bandwidth efficient method of retrieving and storing maps too..
Very handy app, worth every penny.
- Rog
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Thanks Roger.
GSAK automation (or Macros) is still very basic.
However, I must admit, more and more users seem to be warming to the use of these macros.
The next version (4.2.0 - out in the next 1-2 weeks) expands on this usage and lets you run macros from within GSAK as well as the command line.
There are also some new commands added in 4.2.0
Future releases of GSAK will again add to this macro language so it should become a very powerful feature.
Cheers
Clyde
GSAK automation (or Macros) is still very basic.
However, I must admit, more and more users seem to be warming to the use of these macros.
The next version (4.2.0 - out in the next 1-2 weeks) expands on this usage and lets you run macros from within GSAK as well as the command line.
There are also some new commands added in 4.2.0
Future releases of GSAK will again add to this macro language so it should become a very powerful feature.
Cheers
Clyde