TrekBuddy

[matzup]

I have a XDA Orbit with Windows Mobile 6.1.
My Folder "trekbuddy" is on the memory card.
But, I don't know the right adress for DataDir.
Can anybody help me, please?

I tried those adresses - but it don't works:

[kruch]

Try Load Map and go to root (of not already there) to see what roots there are. Or load a map and set it as default and then check Settings->Basic->Default Map...

[matzup]

Thank you. I've got it.
The right adress for my windows mobile phone is:
file:///Speicherkarte/trekbuddy/


But now I've got another problem:
TrekBuddy dosn't identify my GPS-Unit.
In my "XDA Orbit" the GPS-Unit is integrated.
In TrekBuddy->Settings->Location the Provider is selected on "Stream".
It is possible to change the "Connection URL" - But I don't know what I've got to write in.
And I've read somithing about the "GpsPortPPC.exe"-Tool. But I don't know how to use it.

[kruch]

1. Run GpsPostPPC, select internal GPS COM port and Start it
2. In TB Settings, leave ConnectionURL as it is, ie socket://127.0.0.1:20175, and Start tracking...

[matzup]

In GPSPortPPC there is no "internal GPS COM port".

I can only select:
"Input:" COM0 / COM1 / COM2 / COM3 / COM9

"Output:" is leave as it is: "20175"

I've got the newest version from this community: Version 0.36

[kruch]

Select "Input" to match the value of Start > Settings > 'System' tab > (External) GPS->GPS program port.

[matzup]

So, I did what you said. But it isn't still working.

1.0 I select GPS-Port in WM-Setings on "COM8"


2.0 I start "GpsPortPPC.exe".
2.1 I select "Input:" on "COM8"
2.2 I leave "Output:" as it is on "20175"
2.3 I press the "Start"-button.
2.4 In GpsPortPPC stand now "Listening..."

2.5 I minimaze "GpsPortPPC.exe". This Programm is running now in background.

3.0 I start the Java-Aplication
3.1 I select "TrekBuddy". TrekBuddy is loading now.
3.2 In TrekBuddy I go to ->Settings->Location
3.3 I have two choices for "Provider": "Stream" or "Simulator". I'm selecting "Stream"
3.4 I leave "Connection URL" as it is: "socket://127.0.0.1:20175"

3.5 I click "OK" and "Save" this Settings.

4.0 Now, I want to try if it works.
4.1 I click "start"
4.2 WM ask me for rights to connect with grps.

4.3 When I allowed it, GRPS ist starting. There is a blue small ball right/top but it don't change to green - It still dosn't works!

4.4 When I forbid it, nothing works. There is a red small ball right/top.

What is wrong?

[matzup]

Why is it so complicate? Why is TrekBuddy not able to use the GPS-Information direct from "COM.." like other programs?

[tomiskavac]

This problem has been dicussed before in this thread http://www.trekbuddy.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1849

[matzup]

Ok thank you. Now I know why I need GPSPort.
But TrekBuddy isn't still working. In your Link there is no solution for my Problem.

[matzup]

I guess, no one can help me with my problem...?

[kruch]

In step 4.3 (GPSPort running, TB running and the small ball at top-right corner is blue), is there any error in Info->Technical->Provider status or Provider error?

[matzup]

Info->Technical->

[snowakk]

[cygnus]

this may help at least this is working for me on HTC Orbit
Device settings:




GPS Port:


TrekBuddy:

Now when you press start your light should turn amber:

and after a longer while green


I hope it helps someone.
Cygnus