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The_Changing_Man Occasional Visitor
Joined: Jul 30, 2008 Posts: 2
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:53 pm Post subject: Newbie setting up custom voice alerts |
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Hi,
I have a TomTom One v4 (30-Series) and I have downloaded the zoned safety camera database.
I have also downloaded the "Liz" voice files. So, for each type of camera I have 3 files, ie
pocketgps_uk_gatso_70.bmp
pocketgps_uk_gatso_70.ov2
pocketgps_uk_gatso_70.ogg
I have the version 8 'bug' and so have followed the advice for selecting sound files (ignoring the fact that I get no options and just saying yes).
Is there any way I can check that it is working? I have done a demo route that showed the cameras, but there was no voice.
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 12:16 am Post subject: |
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Then I'm afraid it's not working.
From what you've said, it's not immediately obvious why.
If you have followed the instructions to the letter, then the only little thing I can think of at the moment is that the liz files you are using don't have files for the "pMobile" camera locations, so just make sure you do your demo past, say, a Gatso:30.
If you can't work out what's gone wrong, the alternative method is described in my post HERE
In my opinion, this is a better method as it
a. is how TomTom want us to do it
b. allows you to preview the alert when you choose it
c. follows the more normal pattern of operation (no "bugs"!)
The only disadvantage is that the PGPSW naming system means that the default filenames are so long that all you see on screen when you come to select them is "PocketGPSWo....." over and over again.
Either live with it (you can preview it and hear what one it is and work out the order they are in on the page) or simply rename them to a more reasonable length first. |
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:22 am Post subject: Re: Newbie setting up custom voice alerts |
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The_Changing_Man wrote: | I have done a demo route that showed the cameras, but there was no voice. |
What speed did you run the demo at? If it's too fast you don't get the spoken alerts. I usually stick to 200%, although I believe it's OK up to 300%. _________________ Anita
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UK map 1130.12368
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:34 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Anita... forgot to mention that one... |
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The_Changing_Man Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Newbie setting up custom voice alerts |
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Anita wrote: | What speed did you run the demo at? |
500% !!!
Thanks Andy and Anita, that's sorted it. The demo's now working and I got a "real world" alert too.
Thanks again for your speedy replies. |
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:02 am Post subject: |
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I think Anita should get the thanks!
If it wasn't for her jumping in, we'd have been half way into a monster technical question and answer session by now... |
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:49 am Post subject: |
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Andy_P wrote: | I think Anita should get the thanks!
If it wasn't for her jumping in, we'd have been half way into a monster technical question and answer session by now... |
That's OK, Andy. I'll carry on making the easy suggestions and leave the difficult technical ones to you! _________________ Anita
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Andy_P Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jun 04, 2005 Posts: 19991 Location: West and Southwest London
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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Oh yeah....
Anita wrote: | I only managed five 'O Levels' before leaving school way back in 1959, and then only reached the heady heights of programmer/analyst..... |
Back then O'Levels meant something! |
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Anita Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Mar 15, 2006 Posts: 3219 Location: Windlesham, Surrey
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Mmm - I shall have to remember to watch what I say on this forum. Some people have the memory of an elephant, and drag it up to haunt you months, if not years, later! _________________ Anita
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