Any interest in a POI file section on this site?
- Dik:
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I have tried a few POI sites and found them to be pretty much useless, in that the files don't contain what they claim to contain (eg ALL Shell service stations may have 50% in some states and 0% in others) or the data is out of date (50% of the Shell service stations shown have been closed down for over 12 months)
I have created some POIs for myself although they are usually only of use to me (eg my clients)
But sharing of POIs amongst cachers would be a good idea as we have common interests.
I have created some POIs for myself although they are usually only of use to me (eg my clients)
But sharing of POIs amongst cachers would be a good idea as we have common interests.
- Postman Pat
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Like Dik, I have had a similar experience.Dik: wrote:I have tried a few POI sites and found them to be pretty much useless, in that the files don't contain what they claim to contain (eg ALL Shell service stations may have 50% in some states and 0% in others) or the data is out of date (50% of the Shell service stations shown have been closed down for over 12 months).
I am interested in developing an accurate POI file for BP servos. (If anyone has, or can obtain, a complete address listing of every BP servo in Aust, then I'm prepared to give it a go.) Without the listing, I would welcome any feedback and/or comments etc on the best way to go about it.
Once that's complete I may have a go at one for Shell, but as I currently get a 10% discount at BP you will understand where my priorities lie.
Cheers
Ian
- riblit
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The data could be kept on a database and the POI files created as needed.Pesky! wrote:Yes, i guess it would be good if the files were in some form of collaborative editable format.. does that exsist?
someplace that you could add or remove a submitted poi without having to republish the version of the file.
something like a hybrid of waymarking.com and Geocaching, where you could do queries to a POI file or GPX format.
Hmmm. some more thinking and searching is required....
As long as the database is kept up to date it would work.
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Thats a good site! ah Pesky you've done it again !Pesky! wrote:have a look here, You may already have their BP list, but it may help you get started, if it is not comprehensive,or up to date.I am interested in developing an accurate POI file for BP servos.
Ian
http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/australia/petrol/