New Program - GSAK (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife)
Posted: 29 November 03 7:53 pm
GSAK – Geocaching Swiss Army Knife
This is the first public release of GSAK – the successor to geo2ozi for ALL geocachers, not just OziExplorer users. As there have been so many changes, this release is Beta. Many thanks to Maccamob and Leek for help with testing this release, but I am not so naïve to think we have picked up all the bugs. I encourage as many people as possible to download and try this version. However, if you have no concept, or are not comfortable with beta software, I suggest you wait until the final release
The final goal of this software will be to produce a tool that has all the major features of EasyGPS, Watcher, GPX Spinner, and Geo2Ozi. There will also be other unique features that will benefit the broader geocaching community.
All feedback is welcome – particularly bug reports. The primary goal of this release is to fix any bugs so I can release a stable version that everyone will be confident of using.
Once I have a stable version, I can then start work on rolling out more features.
The best way to get a feel for what the program does is to download and give it a try. For those coming from Geo2ozi the major changes are:
1. New columns with icons for for Cache type, travel bugs, user notes, Last 4 logs
2. New concept of Databases. You can create/delete you own databases. This allows you to set up a database for each state, or testing, or whatever. You can still use filters to select your required data – this just gives you another option
3. New option to export to MapSend WPT files (others coming soon)
4. Complete Interface make over. Offline screen is the primary screen, now with Menu options and tool bar.
5. Export/Import User Notes. Good for backing up your user notes, or importing user notes from and external source
6. Added “last logÂâ€
This is the first public release of GSAK – the successor to geo2ozi for ALL geocachers, not just OziExplorer users. As there have been so many changes, this release is Beta. Many thanks to Maccamob and Leek for help with testing this release, but I am not so naïve to think we have picked up all the bugs. I encourage as many people as possible to download and try this version. However, if you have no concept, or are not comfortable with beta software, I suggest you wait until the final release
The final goal of this software will be to produce a tool that has all the major features of EasyGPS, Watcher, GPX Spinner, and Geo2Ozi. There will also be other unique features that will benefit the broader geocaching community.
All feedback is welcome – particularly bug reports. The primary goal of this release is to fix any bugs so I can release a stable version that everyone will be confident of using.
Once I have a stable version, I can then start work on rolling out more features.
The best way to get a feel for what the program does is to download and give it a try. For those coming from Geo2ozi the major changes are:
1. New columns with icons for for Cache type, travel bugs, user notes, Last 4 logs
2. New concept of Databases. You can create/delete you own databases. This allows you to set up a database for each state, or testing, or whatever. You can still use filters to select your required data – this just gives you another option
3. New option to export to MapSend WPT files (others coming soon)
4. Complete Interface make over. Offline screen is the primary screen, now with Menu options and tool bar.
5. Export/Import User Notes. Good for backing up your user notes, or importing user notes from and external source
6. Added “last logÂâ€