SatSync V1.2 & Geocaching

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 2:29 pm Post subject: SatSync V1.2 & Geocaching

Downloaded and installed the new satsync last night without any problems. I have also managed to load in a pocket query and I think the formatting and layout is very clear but I'd have liked to have seen the cache owner in displayed at the start.

On every cache the hints are converted to "Warning 1" anyone else seeing this.

Also, it doesn't handle repeated characters well, so if you get a description with a row of repeated characters it will push text off to the right side of the page and then you won't be able to read it.

chrissyboy2241 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 35

Was it straightforward? I cant seem to manage to get pocket queries loaded. Have managed single caches but they dont display all the info.

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 3:41 pm Post subject:

chrissyboy2241 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 35

Hmmm. I used the gpx exchange file button on the cachepage, saved on to computer, open satsync with a10 connected and it show up the files on the card and internal, then i used the import button and saved it to internal. it shows on the a10 but doesnt show all the info like hints and logs. As for the pocket query I unzipped the files and used the satsync in a similar way to above, it says its loading the 500 files and shows on the satsync screen, but when I disconnect and turn off and on as advised there is nothing showing on the A10. Bloody gizmos doing my head in!!

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Have you checked you are on the latest version of the satmap firmware v1.323. go into settings / about.

I have sent you a PM with my email address - send me your pocket query and I'll try it on mine. what PC operating system are you on XP or Vista?

Single gpx files never used to load onto Satmap in the last version but this may have been fixed - i'll have to check.

Is any information showing?

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 4:44 pm Post subject: Re: SatSync V1.2 & Geocaching

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 4:50 pm Post subject:

Unfortunately though satmap have chosen only to show the long description not the short description. so important information could be missed. Why did they choose to miss this out? Confused

Gibbo10 · Posted: Sat May 16, 2009 6:15 pm Post subject:

chrissyboy2241 · Occasional Visitor Joined: Nov 05, 2007 Posts: 35

Gibbo 10, You're the man!!!

dakarman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 3

Hi
Just thought i could help a bit here. I have been in touch with satmap regarding files that are not seen by the device and it relates to the file size. Apparently the device does not like map files with geocaches in above 1024kb. This equates to something a little over 350 caches when you download a gpx and then convert it.

They have now added the ability to delete files larger than this so the issues with not being able to delete larger files has now been sorted in the latest version.

SuebyDoo · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 19, 2007 Posts: 3

Does this mean that the POI icons also now reflect the type of cache e.g. Traditional, Multi, Mystery or do the maps still display the default blue poi icon?

Gibbo10 · Posted: Mon May 18, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject:

They still default to blue, I am going make that as a suggestion to Satmap but I suspect that this would need an upgrade to the firmware rather than satsync. I think that it would be good to keep the samp crossed circle but have different colours of them such as blue for Puzzle, yellow multi, green traditional then something like Red for parking and black for other additional waypoints. We could ask for cache icons but my worry is that they would become intrusive on the screen covering mapping detail.

dakarman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 3

Hi again
This also came out in the conversations with satmap. They are planning a big POI overhaul in a future firmware upgrade and the idea of colours for the icons depending on cache type is under consideration. Not sure when the update with this upgrade in will be.

dakarman · Occasional Visitor Joined: Mar 03, 2009 Posts: 3

Just a a quick note, I don't work for satmap, only bought one last month but they have been very good at sorting out issues and accepting suggestions for future upgrades.

philpugh · Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2009 1:15 pm Post subject:

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