Anquet announce Anquet Version 6

MikeB · Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2005 11:20 pm Post subject: Anquet announce Anquet Version 6

Last week Anquet sent me details of their latest release of mapping software called Anquet 6. The latest version will be launched on 10th November. For the PR it look like they have crammed loads of new functionality into the application.

One of the more interesting features is the release of a MS Smartphone version. The first to use OS mapping products in the UK. PocketGPSWorld.com will be receiving a review copy in the next few days so we will produce a detailed review shortly.

In the mean time here is the announcement from Anquet:

awk · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 08, 2005 Posts: 2

Hi - I have Anquet maps (version 1.2.20) and am interested in the extra features for using my Bluetooth Receiver and PDA.

Do you know whether Version 6 will be a free upgrade for existing users?

AWK

MikeB · Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:33 pm Post subject:

Anquet 6 will not be a free upgrade. I don't know what the cost will be yet, but it will be chargeable.

This is because of the new maps released with the software. The licence that the OS has with Anquet prevents Anquet releasing software functionality updates without releasing new maps and charging accordingly.
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longwori · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:49 am Post subject:

But surely we will be able to buy/download the software without the new map data?

I certainly do not want to replace replace my maps of the whole of the UK that cost hundreds of pounds but I would like to use the new software functionality. I cant see them excluding their existing customers in this way.

At least I hope they dont. I think it would be very short-sighted if they did.
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MikeB · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 11:58 am Post subject:

This has nothing to do with Anquet. It is all down to the Ordnance Survey who impose draconian conditions on any license agreements with developers.

Any new functionality requires you to relicense the OS Maps. Therefore you will be unable to get the application without the maps.
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awk · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 08, 2005 Posts: 2

If I buy the cheapest map then I assume I will get the V6 software? and can then add it to my existing (full UK) maps to get new functionality for the whole set?

Or, do they have a way of stopping this?

AWK

MikeB · Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2005 8:53 pm Post subject:

alanlakes · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 5:26 pm Post subject:

I have been using V6 having traded in my Lakes map in their offer upgrade. Thank goodness I have kept my old version as I have had nothing but problems. My PC runs like cold treacle when V6 is running, My imported Wayponts from old version canott be opened from the map and therfore cannot be inserted in routes. The 3d option almost grinds PC to a halt and runs so slow it takes minutes to move. The new pocket PC software does not see my GPS (it does on set up screen and then states there is no GPS on com port) The Pocket PC then runs like Colder treacle.
I have reported several things to Anquet who agree about Pocket PC/GPS and are improving Help file and Old Anquet data import.
I have reverted to my Old Anquet as it works very well and with Improved data info on the Pocket PC would have been great. In fact that all Anquet needed to do.
I will wait and see if Anquet can clear up problems but am seriously thinking of getting my money and Old Lakes software back
Alan

longwori · Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:11 pm Post subject:

Thanks for sharing that. I was wondering whether to shell out for an upgrade and I dont think I will bother now.

Ian
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ernieb · Occasional Visitor Joined: Aug 16, 2004 Posts: 42

Hi,

I have tried version 6 via the upgrade path and have to say I really like the changes. I guess like most new releases there are always some issues but I have use version 6.0.3 and it seems to function well. For me however, there is a major downside, I use a Meridian Colour GPS and this is currently not supported so I will have to wait, whilst reverting to version 1.2, to see if the support group get enough requests to add my GPS. The technical and sales team have been very helpful and I hope I can move to version 6 and I for one really like some of the changes. I have not tried it with my PPC 4150 so can not comment on this side of the application.
So if you use a Meridian Colour and Anquet please log your support request at HardwarecheckMYGPS@Anquet.co.uk

Cheers

ErnieB

philpugh · Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2006 5:05 pm Post subject: Another unhappy Anquet 6 user

I, too, am disappointed by Anquet V6.

I bought it because I do a lot of walking and cycling and have two GPS units. I had one area of the V1.2x product and have been very impressed.

I have upgraded to 6.0.4 (yesterday) as a result of the problems below - but they haven't changed anything.

Yes V6 is a CPU hog - I am guessing this is because they are using the .NET framework which they will have done to get compatibility across multiple platforms. It takes 10secs to get the splash screen up on my otherwise fast-enough processor. It runs OKish when it has started.

But it won't work with my tried and trusted Garmin GPSII+. It detects the unit and identifies the s/w level but attempting to do any comms results in a time out. The old version 1.xx was ultra-reliable with this unit. So I can plot routes onthe map but can't download them to the GPS - not really any use.

So onto Pocket Anquet. I will admit to having an unsupported GPS unit here but...

I am running iPaq 3660 (64Mb) PPC2002. My GPS unit is a Haicom 305III CF model with on-board SD card reader. I have 512Mb and 1Gb cards. It detects the unit (COM4:) and connects to the GPS (takes upto 2 mins AFTER the GPS is signalling that it has a lock) then it plots the position using the Livetrack feature. However it consistently locks up after the moving map has re-painted the screen 4 times - looks like the map is corrupted. One of the work-arounds suggested was to load "entire" maps - about 300Mb each - but this seemed to have a similar problem.

One thought I have is that it's an interaction between the SD card section and the GPS data section but the same config runs beautifully with TomTom V5 and OziExplorerCE - neither of which use .NET

The problems with Pocket Anquet are very annoying. If you want to use it for walking then the thought of having to have a wired GPS or even worse a BT GPS would stop you.

The really annoying thing is that they seem to have 'broken' the link with my GPSII+ (which is also an 'unsupported') device in V6 - in fact hey don't seem to support many units at all.

Support seem to be trying to help and are very responsive - but I think it's going to be a while before the problems are ironed out.

Shame really.

Vladivar · Occasional Visitor Joined: Jan 24, 2006 Posts: 4

I have just bought the national parks of great britain for my HP 6515 Ipaq. I can get the maps up no problem, but I cant get the gps system to work within the new Anquet 6 program. I have an internal GPS and the GPS configure within the software asks for 3 things. The type Garmin,magellan or NMEA. I pick NMEA. The baud rate. I use 5600 for the tom tom gps. and the com port 1-10 or unknown. No matter what setting I put it on it says wrong port. Any ideas????

Vladivar

alanlakes · Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject:

Anquet suugested I try this on my Pocket PC (ipaq 4150) connected to an etrex vista. It works but runs very slow and you do not get any indication of where you are on the map. turning the tracklog option on gives you some green squares as you move but they are 200 metres out

0) Set your GPS to NMEA mode if is not already. (Most Bluetooth and built in GPS units can only be set to NEMA)
1)Soft reset the PocketPC
2) To prevent other software hogging the com port try opening up settings->system->memory->running programs
Close as many programs as you can.
3)Open Anquet
4) Use the automatic search and see if it finds the GPS
If it does, then use File->Exit to close Anquet. Do NOT use the small x in the top right.
5) Then start Anquet again, and use say GPS->Livetrack->Livetrack.

They say update 6.05 will fix pocket PC bugs. I wait with bated breath
Alan
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philpugh · Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject:

Pocket Anquet 6.0.5 may solve problems but to us humble users of PPC2002 and earlier they won't be available.

Pocket Anquet 6.0.5 requires .NET V2 platform and this is NOT supported (and it won't load) onto PPC2002 and earlier.

I find that a bit annoying to say the least!

Phil

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