GPS Tracker
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| developer = [[User:Javier.santoro|Javier Santoro]] | | developer = [[User:Javier.santoro|Javier Santoro]] | | ||
| latest_release_version = V03R06 | | latest_release_version = V03R06 | | ||
| - | latest_release_date = 2007-02-11 | | + | latest_release_date = 2007-03-02 | |
| license = undefined | | license = undefined | | ||
| website = | | website = | | ||
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| (New Features in Bold) | (New Features in Bold) | ||
| *Multiple NMEA/APRS Serial GPS Devices (COM Port). | *Multiple NMEA/APRS Serial GPS Devices (COM Port). | ||
| - | *'''Multiple Garmin USB Devices (USB).''' | + | *Multiple Garmin USB Devices (USB). |
| *Multiple NMEA/APRS UDP Servers. | *Multiple NMEA/APRS UDP Servers. | ||
| *Multiple NMEA/APRS TCP Servers. With support for secure connections. | *Multiple NMEA/APRS TCP Servers. With support for secure connections. | ||
| - | *'''Multiple Files (Local or Http) playback (Over 100 formats including Google Earth, Garmin, Magellan, Streets and Trips, GPX, OziExplorer, NMEA, APRS, GpsTracker Session and TrackAtOnce, etc. GpsTracker uses GpsBabel for file conversion).''' | + | *Multiple Files (Local or Http) playback (Over 100 formats including Google Earth, Garmin, Magellan, Streets and Trips, GPX, OziExplorer, NMEA, APRS, GpsTracker Session and TrackAtOnce, etc. GpsTracker uses GpsBabel for file conversion). |
| *Multiple APRS Internet Servers. | *Multiple APRS Internet Servers. | ||
| - | *'''Geo Fences. Get eMail, Audio or MessageBox notifications when a source goes in and out a Geo Fence Zone. - GpsTracker V04R00 for WorkdWind 1.4''' | + | *'''Geo Fences. Get eMail, Audio or MessageBox notifications when a source goes in and out a Geo Fence Zone.''' |
| + | *'''Export Sources Real Time information to NMEA standard file and/or Real or Virtual Serial COM Port.''' | ||
| *Points Of Interest. | *Points Of Interest. | ||
| *Distance and Bearing from GPS Devices to/from Points of Interest. | *Distance and Bearing from GPS Devices to/from Points of Interest. | ||
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| *Installer/Uninstaller application | *Installer/Uninstaller application | ||
| *Sample Session File included. | *Sample Session File included. | ||
| - | *'''Better User Interface for settings sources options once Tracking is enabled. - GpsTracker V04R00 for WorkdWind 1.4''' | + | *Better User Interface for settings sources options once Tracking is enabled. |
| ==Help GPSTracker== | ==Help GPSTracker== | ||
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| '''GpsTracker V04R00 is now part of World Wind 1.4''' | '''GpsTracker V04R00 is now part of World Wind 1.4''' | ||
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| + | '''GpsTracker V04R01 download:''' | ||
| + | *[http://www.javier.santoro.efirehose.net/GpsTrackerWorldWind/GpsTrackerV04R01.exe Download GPSTracker plugin V04R01] | ||
| '''GpsTracker V03R06 download:''' | '''GpsTracker V03R06 download:''' | ||
| - | *[http://2bn.net/files/6/GpsTracker/GpsTrackerV03R06.exe Download GPSTracker plugin V03R06] (World Wind 1.3.x version) '''Not compatible with World Wind 1.4''' | + | *[http://www.javier.santoro.efirehose.net/GpsTrackerWorldWind/GpsTrackerV03R06.exe Download GPSTracker plugin V03R06] (World Wind 1.3.x version) '''Not compatible with World Wind 1.4''' |
| ==Installation Instruction== | ==Installation Instruction== | ||
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| + | '''GpsTraker V04R01:''' | ||
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| + | Download and run GpsTrackerV04R01.exe | ||
| + | The default install directory is \Program Files\NASA\World Wind 1.4\Plugins\GpsTracker. If this is not correct please select your WorldWind GpsTracker Plugins directory in the installer application. | ||
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| + | Run WorldWind, goto the Plug-Ins menu and click on Load/Unload. Select the GpsTrackerUpdate plugin (you can click on Startup to make WorldWind automatically load GPSTracker at startup). Click on Load and close the Plugin Load/Unload window. | ||
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| + | If you GpsTracker V04R00 (included in WorldWind 1.4) is already loaded then you will see two GpsTRacker icons in the toolbar. The update GpsTracker is the one named GpsTRacker (V04R01). I would recommend unloading GpsTracker V04R00. | ||
| '''GpsTraker V04R00:''' | '''GpsTraker V04R00:''' | ||
| - | GpsTracker V04R00 is part of World Wind 1.4 but is noy enabled by default. To enable go to the 'Plugins | Load/Unload' menu item, select GpsTrackerPlugin from the plugins list, click on the 'Startup' check box to set it and then click on the 'Load' button. Close the 'Plugin Load/Unload' window. GpsTracker should now be available in the toolbar. | + | GpsTracker V04R00 is part of World Wind 1.4 but is not enabled by default. To enable go to the 'Plugins | Load/Unload' menu item, select GpsTrackerPlugin from the plugins list, click on the 'Startup' check box to set it and then click on the 'Load' button. Close the 'Plugin Load/Unload' window. GpsTracker should now be available in the toolbar. |
| '''GpsTracker V03R06:''' | '''GpsTracker V03R06:''' | ||
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| *[http://javier.santoro.efirehose.net/GPSTrackerDonation Help GPSTracker] | *[http://javier.santoro.efirehose.net/GPSTrackerDonation Help GPSTracker] | ||
| - | *[http://2bn.net/files/6/GpsTracker/GpsTrackerV03R06.exe Download GPSTracker plugin V03R06] | + | *[http://www.javier.santoro.efirehose.net/GpsTrackerWorldWind/GpsTrackerV04R01.exe Download GPSTracker plugin V04R01] |
| *[http://forum.worldwindcentral.com/showthread.php?t=3429&highlight=gpstracker WorldWind Forum] | *[http://forum.worldwindcentral.com/showthread.php?t=3429&highlight=gpstracker WorldWind Forum] | ||
Revision as of 04:03, 3 March 2007
| GPS Tracker | |
|---|---|
 GPSTracker Plugin
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| Developer | Javier Santoro |
| Latest release | V03R06 / 2007-03-02 |
| License | undefined |
| Web site | |
This plug-in is now included in World Wind (from version 1.4)
Contents |
Summary
The GPSTracker plugin will let you get real time GPS information from multiple NMEA/APRS standard serial GPS devices (COM Port), Garmin USB devices, through multiple UDP|TCP ports, multiple Tracks, Routes and Waypoints files (GpsTracker supports over 100 different file formats) and multiple APRS Internet Servers. Once activated, an icon with information text will appear for every GPS device and your world view will lock into your selected GPS device latitude and longitude.
Features
(New Features in Bold)
- Multiple NMEA/APRS Serial GPS Devices (COM Port).
- Multiple Garmin USB Devices (USB).
- Multiple NMEA/APRS UDP Servers.
- Multiple NMEA/APRS TCP Servers. With support for secure connections.
- Multiple Files (Local or Http) playback (Over 100 formats including Google Earth, Garmin, Magellan, Streets and Trips, GPX, OziExplorer, NMEA, APRS, GpsTracker Session and TrackAtOnce, etc. GpsTracker uses GpsBabel for file conversion).
- Multiple APRS Internet Servers.
- Geo Fences. Get eMail, Audio or MessageBox notifications when a source goes in and out a Geo Fence Zone.
- Export Sources Real Time information to NMEA standard file and/or Real or Virtual Serial COM Port.
- Points Of Interest.
- Distance and Bearing from GPS Devices to/from Points of Interest.
- Lock into a GPS Device Position and Heading.
- Show GPS Device Track and Track Distance.
- Select different colors for each Track line.
- Select GPS Device and POI icons and name.
- Show the complete track from a File at once with length information.
- Playback Files at different speeds.
- Record a complete 'Session'.
- Set the default start Altitud when tracking a source.
- A Messages Window that allows for monitoring of all incoming GPS messages
- Installer/Uninstaller application
- Sample Session File included.
- Better User Interface for settings sources options once Tracking is enabled.
Help GPSTracker
A lot of time and effort has gone into developing GPSTracker for WorldWind.
If you find GPSTracker useful and would like to see more development, bug fixes and the "wish list" realized, then you may consider making a donation.
Please note that you do not need to donate to use GPSTracker.
Thank you very much in advance...
Download
GpsTracker V04R00 is now part of World Wind 1.4
GpsTracker V04R01 download:
GpsTracker V03R06 download:
- Download GPSTracker plugin V03R06 (World Wind 1.3.x version) Not compatible with World Wind 1.4
Installation Instruction
GpsTraker V04R01:
Download and run GpsTrackerV04R01.exe The default install directory is \Program Files\NASA\World Wind 1.4\Plugins\GpsTracker. If this is not correct please select your WorldWind GpsTracker Plugins directory in the installer application.
Run WorldWind, goto the Plug-Ins menu and click on Load/Unload. Select the GpsTrackerUpdate plugin (you can click on Startup to make WorldWind automatically load GPSTracker at startup). Click on Load and close the Plugin Load/Unload window.
If you GpsTracker V04R00 (included in WorldWind 1.4) is already loaded then you will see two GpsTRacker icons in the toolbar. The update GpsTracker is the one named GpsTRacker (V04R01). I would recommend unloading GpsTracker V04R00.
GpsTraker V04R00:
GpsTracker V04R00 is part of World Wind 1.4 but is not enabled by default. To enable go to the 'Plugins | Load/Unload' menu item, select GpsTrackerPlugin from the plugins list, click on the 'Startup' check box to set it and then click on the 'Load' button. Close the 'Plugin Load/Unload' window. GpsTracker should now be available in the toolbar.
GpsTracker V03R06:
NOTE: THIS PLUGIN HAS BEEN DEVELOPED AND TESTED WITH WORLDWIND 1.3.5
It works correctly under WorldWind 1.3.5, It will not work with WorldWind 1.4. Please use WorldWind 1.3.5.
Download and run GpsTrackerV03R06.exe The default install directory is \Program Files\NASA\World Wind 1.3\Plugins. If this is not correct please select your WorldWind Plugins directory in the installer application. You should end up with a GpsTracker directory under the Plugins directory.
Run WorldWind, goto the Plug-Ins menu and click on Load/Unload. Select the GpsTracker plugin (you can click on Startup to make WorldWind automatically load GPSTracker at startup). Click on Load and close the Plugin Load/Unload window.
Usage
GpsTracker comes with a complete OnLine help. Please read it for complete information.
Release Notes
Latest Version is V04R00
Additions:
1. Geo Fences. Get eMail, Audio or MessageBox notifications when a source goes in and out a Geo Fence Zone.
2. Better User Interface for settings sources options once Tracking is enabled.
Not implemented (Present in V03R06)
1. General Tab Option: 'Track always on Top'. Tracks are always on top of the terrain.
V03R06: Last Release Version for WorldWind 1.3.5
Additions:
1. Added the General Tab Option: 'Track always on Top'.
Select 'Track always on Top' if you want the track lines to not be hidden by terrain obstacles (like a mountain).
De select 'Track always on Top' if you want the track lines to be hidden by terrain obstacles. The tracks may not show correctly under certain situations.
V03R05:
Fixes:
1. If the Vertical Exaggeration was changed while a gps source track was been displayed then the track up to the point of the vertical exaggeration value change would not be shown correctly.
V03R04:
Fixes:
1. Tracks and icons will display at the correct altitude and position when Vertical Exaggeration is not zero and viewed from any angle. The default now is to display using the user selected Vertical Exaggeration.
V03R03:
Additions:
1. GpsTracker can now understand over 100 tracks, routes and waypoints file formats. Including Google Earth, Garmin, Magellan, Streets and Trips, GPX, OziExplorer, NMEA, APRS, etc. GpsTracker uses GpsBabel for file conversions.
2. Added support for Garmin USB devices
V03R02:
Modifications:
1. Better APRS messages support
2. Less memory usage
3. Better Messages Window (General Tab) for tracing incoming messages
4. Changed Toolbar Icon
Version V03R01:
Fixes:
1. The Track Distance would stop updating after around 500Kms
Additions:
1. Added an installer/uninstaller application.
Version V03R00:
Modifications:
1. New User Interface
2. Support for APRS (Automatic Position Reporting System) Messages. APRS Messages can come from serial devices, TCP|UDP servers, Internet Servers, Files.
3. File sources can now download files from HTTP servers.
4. Files can be reload every X seconds.
5. Support for secure SSL3, TLS1 TCP connections.
6. Faster playback and rendering of GPS sources.
7. Set the default start Altitud when tracking a source.
8. Plugin includes full Online Help.
