preCaching

[Georgo10]

preCaching inside look - Caches are sort by distance

[MetaView]

It's done. Just download the latest MapTool (0.9.3) and you can call it with the JSON object as defined in your post.

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by MetaView

It's done. Just download the latest MapTool (0.9.3) and you can call it with the JSON object as defined in your post.

Hi, sweet!
I tried it, but it doesn't work. I figure out, why.

I'm sending string with JSON:

var params = [
	{
		lat: this.parameters['latitude'].toFixed(5),
		lon: this.parameters['longitude'].toFixed(5),
		name: this.parameters['title'],
		image: "http://www.geocaching.com/images/WptTypes/sm/3.gif"
	}
];
this.controller.serviceRequest('palm://com.palm.applicationManager', {
	method: 'launch',
	parameters: {
		id: 'de.metaviewsoft.maptool',
		params: Object.toJSON(params)
	}
});

I expect, Mojo.getLaunchParameters() will return string too. But it return JSON. So, you will not make Object.toJSON(params), but only:

var params = Mojo.getLaunchParameters();
gblLaunchParams = params;

(Or first check, if params is JSON).
And also it failed, when Maptool are open already. It doesn change layout.

[MetaView]

Ok, when you already send with Object.toJSON, then I can skip it. I will change it tonight and also check what happens if MapTool is already running.

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by MetaView

Ok, when you already send with Object.toJSON, then I can skip it. I will change it tonight and also check what happens if MapTool is already running.

Great. If you like, I can send you development version of preCaching with Mapping Tool integration. (Or you can download latest git version and make it yourself).

[MetaView]

Would be cool, if you could just send me the dev version of preCaching. Then I can truly test it. Do you know by heart how to check for being already a JSON object? Would save me the search at google (or prototype website). Thx

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by MetaView

Would be cool, if you could just send me the dev version of preCaching. Then I can truly test it. Do you know by heart how to check for being already a JSON object? Would save me the search at google (or prototype website). Thx

Try simple:

var params = Mojo.getLaunchParameters();
if (typeof(params) == 'object') {
  gblLaunchParams = params;
}

Could you provide me (via PM) your Email address? I don't want to publish here link to dev version.

[ocard]

Feature request:

'Current Location' button: Used for when you are placing a new cache and need the exact coordinates. Also if this could be presented in the standard Geocaching coordinate style of Degrees minutes.seconds (117 34.339 for example) that would be even better.

Currently I could use ##GPS# but having it as a choice on the front page of the app would be a lot easier.

Thanks again for the great app and I cant wait to try the MapTool integration.

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by ocard

Feature request: 'Current Location' button

Hi,
thanks. Good idea!

[ocard]

Another feature request: Ability to view the cache logs. not sure if thats possible.

[Taurec]

Originally Posted by ocard

Another feature request: Ability to view the cache logs. not sure if thats possible.

Jep I would like that too.

Also nice would be the last found date and the Attributes (expecialy the "Needs Maintenance" one).

Something that is also usfull is to see the Spoiler Pictures.

[Georgo10]

Hi,

maybe you're already know, Groundspeak change Geocaching.com layout, so most of preCaching functions doesn't work. I'm working on fix, some draft is emulator for testing. I will release new version (originally planned to January 15th) in next 8 hours.

Stay in touch.

[Taurec]

Damn.

BTW since Geocaching.com was Down yesterday you should also build something in to test this and report back a correct error message.

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by Taurec

you should also build something in to test this and report back a correct error message.

I hope I'll figure out how to detect some types of errors.

[Taurec]

Originally Posted by Georgo10

I hope I'll figure out how to detect some types of errors.

Nice.. i hope you will be finished today.. I have a date this evening for going Geocaching. Without your tool I'm screwed.

BTW any announce what new Features your update will have?

[Georgo10]

New version, working with new geocaching.com layout is out:

• Parsing fix (geocaching.com's layout was changed)
• Dark theme
• Changed accuracy in "Nearby" location search
• User waypoints can have user defined name
• Recalculate distance and azimuth in cache list
• Mapping Tool integration (beta)

Attention
New version of preCaching have another application ID than older ones. If you're upgrading, it's recommended to remove old preCaching application (in Launcher List press Orange button a tap on preCaching icon) and install new from Preware

[Taurec]

Awesome!

[ocard]

Preware feed not updated yet?

[Georgo10]

Originally Posted by ocard

Preware feed not updated yet?

It is updated for hours... preCaching is not available as update, because application ID was changed.

[ocard]

arrrrrgh ... you said that before. I need to pay attention more closely.

Move along nothing to see here.

Thanks.