Thanks for the feedback hawk37... this is a rounding problem that I will fix in the next release of GPSLogger. The xx.100 is for sure not correct (display only) - the values used for any calculations are fine (you can check that by selecting in the options "use raw values")

GPSLogger release of v1.0
Over the past several months, I have considered significant user feedback as I added all of the essential features in order to make GPSLogger a usefull BlackBerry® offline GPS application. It is with these latest enhancements to the user interface for the Options that I proudly release GPSLogger version 1.0 to the BlackBerry® community. Hopefully, the reviewers and the community at large will agree.

What's New?

• Options reorganized - on BlackBerry® devices it's quite common to separate the application options into various screens - this makes the options way more organized and easiert to understand.
• Distance Signal - new 'Special Options' to specify 'Vibrate Time' and 'Audio Volume'
• The specified 'Path directory' will be checked at each startup (if writeable) - if not the Options dialog will be opened
• New General Option: 'Start in NightMode'
• ...

What's Fixed?

• Input fields for new location coordinates only accept numeric values
• When in logging mode: a loaded location (via the LocationManager) will not be overwritten by the start location of your current path
• ...

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

Once again you have hit it spot on! Nice work Matthias.

Thanks for the dedication.

2009/08/01 - GPSLogger release of v1.5 public β
With this version of GPSLogger a complete new feature is introduced - outdoor navigation - since this can get quite complex and complicated I decided to release a public beta version in order to get as much feedback as possible. I hope to read your valuable feedback in the emacberry.com forum.

What's New?

• Outdoor Navigation! - All Details about this new feature (and the corresponding new options) can be found at the Outdoor Navigation documentation.
• When logging a new MenuItem called 'Bring me Back (route)' is available
• Logging status indicated by [L] (logging), [P] (paused) in the upper left corner
• New Shortcut [SHIFT]+[A|S]: (S)tart logging
• New Shortcut [SHIFT]+[Q|W]: (Q)uit logging
• New Shortcut [SHIFT]+[O|P]: Toggle (P)ause
• New Function: Clear all paths data/reset GPSLogger (key shortcut [SHIFT]+[Y|X|Z])
• New symbol for 'location to reach' in the Path-View
• ...

What's Fixed?

• Checking GPS-Location for '0' as latitude or longitude values
• Import of large (0.5 MiB+) KML & GPX files

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

emacf1 - how is this software coming along? Anything for the Tour?

GPSLogger & BBFileScout work rock solid on the new Tour

i had my handhelp wiped and i need my apn #

2009/08/16 - GPSLogger release of v1.6 public β
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger


With the initial release of the new application GPSiesConnect a new version of GPSLogger becomes available that allows GPSLogger directly to interact with GPSiesConnect and vice versa.

What's New?

• Uploading a recorded path to the GPSies.com website* [accessible via the Path-Manager]
• Search the GPSies.com database for tracks that are nearby your current location* [accessible via the Main Menu]
• Compass View for OS 4.2+
• Complete new rendering of the Compass for OS 4.2+
• Outdoor Navigation Key shortcuts (Main Window)
  - [SPACE]: Next Waypoint
  - [DEL]: Previous Waypoint
  - [SHIFT]+[R]: Reset Navigation
  - [SHIFT]+[i]: Reverse (invert) Navigation Path
• New Option: Record only GPS-locations with Speed (logging will only record a point if the current speed is > 0.01 m/s)

* requires the installation of GPSiesConnect


What's Fixed?

• LocationManager: Enter a location in raw mode will accept again '.' chars (not numeric anymore)
• LocationManager: Create a new Location: Degree-Input-Field will accept 3 digits
• Import: Support for <wpt> tag for GPX import
• Outdoor Navigation: Waypoint(+) [SPACE] will select the NEXT waypoint (that comes after the one that is currently ahead) - You can't step more forward then the "next" WP (similar to "back")

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

Hey, great soft,
I was looking for an offline tracking app and found yours.
Thanks a lot

2009/08/20 - GPSLogger release of v1.6.5(β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger


With the initial release of the new application GPSiesConnect a new version of GPSLogger becomes available that allows GPSLogger directly to interact with GPSiesConnect and vice versa.

What's New?

• When recording is 'paused' a large info will be displayed on all views
• New key short cut [O] in Path & Location Manager: Change Sort order [Time|Name|Distance]
• Mark Locations of loaded paths - this allows you to mark locations of a previously recorded path.
• New Option "Confirm Pause and Stop while recording" (default OFF): In order to avoid unwanted breaks in your logging session.
• New Option "Automatic name for 'pause'" (default ON): When pause your recording the location will get automatically the name 'pause'.
• Additional textual course information in Compass View (lower left corner)

What's Fixed?

• Improved visibility of text information in direction view (none outline)
• Improved visibility of marked locations along the path (thicker dot)
• Compass View Menu Entry for OS 4.2.1+ (was missing before)
• Compass pointing now really to NORTH for OS 4.2.1+ version

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

2009/08/23 - GPSLogger release of v1.7(β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger


With the initial release of the new application GPSiesConnect a new version of GPSLogger becomes available that allows GPSLogger directly to interact with GPSiesConnect and vice versa.

What's New?

• Layout of Direction View reorganized: Now the information will be displayed in the four corners around the compass:
  • lower left: Course to waypoint
  • lower right: Distance to waypoint (above the distance you see the ETA at the waypoint)
  • upper left: distance to target (Navigation mode) / current Latitude & Longitude (Geocaching mode)
  • upper right: ETA at target (Navigation mode) / waypoint Latitude & Longitude (Geocaching mode)
• New 'Appearance & Startup' Option: "Display foolproof paused info" toggle the large 'paused' display on/off (default: OFF) - important for those who liked this new option of v1.6.5 -> you have to enable it in the options!
• New keyboard short cut: [Q|W]: Mark current location
• Sort order will be saved between GPSLogger sessions

What's Fixed?

• Sort by Distance will list nearest Location first
• Sort by Name is case insensitive

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

A quick review: I installed this version today on my 8100 running 4.5.0.124 and it freezes up on the compass and direction screens. It happened with a path loaded and without, though neither time I had the GPS puck connected. Tomorrow I might try it with the GPS puck...

can you remember which was the latest version, that you had installed, that was working fine ?

after another code analysis I have another guess what could causing this problem on your device - would you mind to re-download a new Version (1.7.0.1) and let me know, if this fix the hang ups/freeze on your device?

TIA
Matthias

I *think* 1.6.5 was ok, but I'm pretty sure 1.6 was...

...but no matter because 1.7.0.1 fixes the problem.

I just looked at the changelog for 1.7.0.1. Sniff, my 8100 is an older device now

Thanks,
Joachim

Sorry...I spoke too soon.

It still freezes if a path is loaded, but it's ok if a path is not loaded.

From what I have been able to find, it looks like Verizon has crippled GPS on the 8330 Curve. So, it will not work with GPSLogger.

Would it work with GPSLogger, and possibly other programs using gps if I got one of the bluetooth gps pucks I see being referred to?

If so, suggestions for Brands, models, best place to buy (cheapest price), etc would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance, Chris.

2009/08/28 - GPSLogger minor update to v1.7.1(β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger


What's Fixed?

• My apologize - never use WHILE statements when you are not sure, if the condition ever can become false - I have put that in my pipe and smoked it - the freezes had nothing to do with "older devices" or anything like that. The problem occurred in unlucky combinations of default device font settings and the GPSLogger font selection.
  I have corrected the code and thanks to the help of Joachim the problem is fixed now.
• Logger does not stop logging anymore when distance signal is used (was reported by users in the forum)

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

Funny comment. :D

I'm new and I've never imported or installed anything onto my BB curve.
I downloaded the GPS file, what do I do next in order to use it? Thanks

2009/09/11 - GPSLogger release of v1.7.5 (β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger


What's New?

• Distance (in Miles or Kilometers) will be printed with two decimals (instead of just one)
• New General Settings Option "Use 'brute force' LocationProvider recovery" (default OFF): GPSLogger can start an observer process for the LocationProvider (the "thing" that is generating GPS-Antenna-signal updates) - it can happen, that for some reason GPSLoggers stops updating the location data. With this option you can enable a cyclic check if there is still a signal from the GPS-Antenna and if not the system tries a recovery.
  Please note, that a change requires an application restart to take effect.
• Option "Check for updates": allows you to check your GPSLogger Version with the latest available at emacberry.com

What's Fixed?

• Hopefully all font related problems are solved *sigh*
• Import of KML-Files that only consist of a <LineString> element and that contain negative longitude or latitude values

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

I have complete the initial step of implementing a LAP TIMER functionality - before I am going to release this function officially I am looking forward to get some additional feedback.

The function is targeting people who are doing multiple laps (min 35 sec length) and want to keep track of each of the laps you are doing - it might not work on a 400m track & field lane - but should be working quite fine outdoors.

You can find this test-version of GPSLogger at:
http://www.emacberry.com/4support/GPSLogger.jad

this version supports all OS (so no nice SVG compass image for OS4.6 devices - this will come later)...

How to use the new Feature:
1) start logging
2) once you are at your lap start finish line:
open the menu and select "Set Start/Finish Line"
3) switch to Timing View to see new data:
current lap time / distance to start finish line (direct line)
once a lap is completed you will find an additional line:
lap length, lap time, average lap speed

Also once you save the path you will find the lap information in the PathDetails Popup

Let me know what you think

2009/09/11 - GPSLogger release of v1.7.6 (β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger

What's New?

• Lap Timer functionality - How to use the new feature:
  1. Start logging
  2. Once you are at your lap start finish line: open the menu and select "Set Start/Finish Line"
  3. Switch to Timing View to see new data: current lap time / distance to start finish line (linear)
  4. Once a lap is completed you will find an additional line:
     - lap length, lap time, average lap speed
     - additional previous lap information (depending on the device resoultion)
  The lap calculation depends also from your outdoor navigation settings (detection of start finish line).
  You can find all lap details of a recorded path in the PathManager Path-Details Dialog.
• New Appearance Settings "Speed in Minutes per KM/mile" (mpkm/mpm) (default OFF) - this option is useful for all runners who want to keep track of their pace. Once this option is checked, GPSLogger will display all speed information in Minutes per KM/mile/nautical mile.

What's Fixed?

• Fixed export of KML/GPX locations that are close to meridian/equator

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

Tried it with 8320 w/ OS 4.5 and didnt working and said not found...Any tips?? I m trying to do OTA..

Thanks!

looks great, haven´t tried it yet.. thanks for sharing it

Matthias,
Thank you for your work! I have had little seat time with GPSLogger, but like what I see so far.

I know having a screen displaying the Satellite location was discussed earlier. However, I would like to know if a display such as this could be built into the program:

A single display containing the most useful information to an outdoors person would be nice.

... the problem is the definition, what will be the most useful information - I hope you believe me, when I am telling you, that I have heard almost all combinations of data already - I thought about creating a "custom" details screen - but I did not came up with a good solution for this screen - till then you have to be "happy" with the information that is already provided in the application

Something you might like to try is: [since in the top header you have all your requested data] - set the font size to the MAX and check, if this makes the info at the top readable for you in an acceptable size -> and then I would use the compass or navigation view as default - I know this is not for what you have asked...

Wirelessly posted

You raise a good point. I honestly believe you have done a fantastic job at meeting the needs of a wide spectrum of people. Thank you for the tips. I will start doing some experimenting with the settings.

2009/10/27 - GPSLogger release of v1.7.7 (β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger

What's New?

• New Option 'AutoSave': Select between OFF, each 5min, each 15min, each hour or each 4 hours in order to avoid path data loss when your device battery dies during recordings.
• Export as eMail will now include most of the Path details like name, distance, duration, minimum & maximum altitude, etc. in the message body.
• OS4.6+ Version only: In the Storm OS 4.7.0.181 RIM fixed a bug in the SVG rendering - this makes a workaround of GPSlogger obsolete. Since only you as a User is able to know if the workaround is required on your device or not the new GPSLogger version have an additional Appearance option: "Use SVG position patch in Compass/Direction view". By default this option is enabled (this represents the original implementation of GPSLogger). If the text around the Compass is shifted (in Compass- & Direction View) then please uncheck this new option since you got a new OS version installed where RIM have fixed the problem (and GPSLogger does not need to correct the wrong OS behavior any longer).

All changes can be found @ GPSLogger Changelog

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSLogger Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

It can happen, that your previous installation of GPSLogger does not will be replaced by the update - then please be so kind and delete the old version of GPSLogger via: Options - Extended Options - Applications

Matthias

For some reason, the OTA download link is giving me a Download Failed: 907 Invalid COD error message.

well - might be just a temp problem... possible solutions
1) try again
2) clear browser cache - try again
3) make use if the desktop installer version

2009/10/31 - GPSiesConnect release of v0.3.0 (β)
+ The perfect pair for outdoor navigation: GPSiesConnect & GPSLogger

What's New?/Fixed

• Active/inactive Application Icon (color/grayscale)
• Application size massively reduced by using indexed 32 color PNG images
• Data entered in the ZIP/City/Street input fields where ignored [no location resolving was triggered] *shame*

Installation & Update
You will find the download link (incl. OTA) at the GPSiesConnet Homepage

Actually I just can recommend to all, that when you open a JAD via the browser (that you has installed previously) then you should always choose "refresh/reload" from the #Menu before you actually hit the install button.

Matthias