*TrackMe* GPS/CellID Tracking tool for Google Earth & Google Maps

[_LEM_]

LOL :D, I do live in Germany, so I was not exceeding any speed limit :p.

you better! :D

[turtle2472]

staryon, have you had any crashing with your Fuze? TrackMe has crashed no less than twice since moving to the Fuze. I'm still on the stock ROM because I haven't had time to flash my phone. Is there a log I can send you or look at myself? PM if you would rather there than here.

[_LEM_]

staryon, have you had any crashing with your Fuze? TrackMe has crashed no less than twice since moving to the Fuze. I'm still on the stock ROM because I haven't had time to flash my phone. Is there a log I can send you or look at myself? PM if you would rather there than here.

That's strange. It never crashed on mine. Maybe something got corrupted in your local database (local.sdf) or settings (config.dat) so you can try a fresh install. Actually I have never had news of corruption in those files but just in case...

[turtle2472]

Ok. I think I'll just use this as the excuse to flash my phone this weekend and Hard-SPL too. Then I'll do a clean install of TrackMe and see how it goes then. I don't use TrackMe all the time because of the battery drain GPS causes.

[khaytsus]

Ok. I think I'll just use this as the excuse to flash my phone this weekend and Hard-SPL too. Then I'll do a clean install of TrackMe and see how it goes then. I don't use TrackMe all the time because of the battery drain GPS causes.

If you want to use TrackMe more often, might look into a bluetooth GPS unit. I don't know how much the Fuze uses, but the GPS in my Tilt uses 120mA on TOP of the normal power consumption. There's still going to be battery usage regardless with something like TrackMe running, but I suspect you'd see three times the battery life using a bluetooth GPS.

[turtle2472]

I thought about getting a BT GPS unit...just never seemed to make it happen. :D

[_LEM_]

hey guys,

I'm making a change in the server files to have the password encrypted in the database. In order to do that I need to run a function in the database to update them.

While this process is being executed, if you get an 'Invalid password' error just try a few minutes later.

Sorry for the inconvenience

[_LEM_]

ok, the process is complete.

For people using their own servers please check the Release history for the necessary database changes:

http://luisespinosa.com/trackmerelease_eng.html

[_LEM_]

New version available

- Added option to minimize the program when Screen Off is pressed
- Some core functions have been rewritten to support easier future updates
- Fixed error in Geofence parameters. If regional setting was using a comma for the distance, the program would crash
- Auto trip names are now formatted using YYYY/MM/D and current regional settings for the time


I have rewritten some core functions in the program. This shouldn't affect the way it works but if you guys see something that was working before and now it doesn't please let me know!

[khaytsus]

New version available

- Added option to minimize the program when Screen Off is pressed
- Some core functions have been rewritten to support easier future updates
- Fixed error in Geofence parameters. If regional setting was using a comma for the distance, the program would crash
- Auto trip names are now formatted using YYYY/MM/D and current regional settings for the time


I have rewritten some core functions in the program. This shouldn't affect the way it works but if you guys see something that was working before and now it doesn't please let me know!

Does the new version require the updated server password code?

[_LEM_]

Does the new version require the updated server password code?

No, this client still works with the old version of the php pages and database schema.

[_LEM_]

Have you guys used Cell ID tracking with Google lately?
It doesn't work on mine. I have the impression that Google must have changed something.

[_LEM_]

no way... it doesn't work. I've tried several things and no luck.
Could anybody using their server try it? Maybe my web hosting changed something.

Thanks

[khaytsus]

no way... it doesn't work. I've tried several things and no luck.
Could anybody using their server try it? Maybe my web hosting changed something.

Thanks

Seems okay here, sending PM with URL so you can try my server.

[_LEM_]

Seems okay here, sending PM with URL so you can try my server.

Thanks for that. I tried the same url on my server and it doesn't work.

damn it! what the heck did they change on my server? It has been working fine for a long time.

[tahdor]

I have unchecked the cell id options. But now when I am inside bulding, where GPS sats are not visible, battery get drained very fast compared to when sats are visible. Is there a way to make trackme stop looking for sats after a few seconds of try ?

Thanks

[_LEM_]

I have unchecked the cell id options. But now when I am inside bulding, where GPS sats are not visible, battery get drained very fast compared to when sats are visible. Is there a way to make trackme stop looking for sats after a few seconds of try ?

Thanks

No, it's not possible. But it is in the wishlist though ;)

[tahdor]

No, it's not possible. But it is in the wishlist though ;)

I think, easier way to implement it may be to stop after seeing 'n' number of NMEA ($GPGGA) messages instead of a timer. I have seen one another application doing it. You may be able to make this as configurable. 50 may be a good default.

[_LEM_]

I think, easier way to implement it may be to stop after seeing 'n' number of NMEA ($GPGGA) messages instead of a timer. I have seen one another application doing it. You may be able to make this as configurable. 50 may be a good default.

Thanks for the idea. I think I already have too many timers inside the program :)

[BabyJesus]

Is there a way to use this program without internet access? I can't get it to do any tracking, all that keeps popping up is a note that the program needs to use the remote server. Why does it need to do this?

I just installed it and it seems a great way to track my roadtrip and to later geotag my photos.

However, I am currently abroad and don't want $100's of dollars in roaming costs (insofar there is HSDPA or even GPRS available here).

Is it possible to just let the program record my locations and then later, at home, export it to a .kml?

[_LEM_]

Is there a way to use this program without internet access? I can't get it to do any tracking, all that keeps popping up is a note that the program needs to use the remote server. Why does it need to do this?

I just installed it and it seems a great way to track my roadtrip and to later geotag my photos.

However, I am currently abroad and don't want $100's of dollars in roaming costs (insofar there is HSDPA or even GPRS available here).

Is it possible to just let the program record my locations and then later, at home, export it to a .kml?

Yes, you just need to use the program in Offline mode.
Later when you have internet connection you can upload the information to the server and generate the kml files.

Check the documentation for more information.

Regards

[sudermatt]

sorry to be a pest....

Is there any plan for supporting the GPS Intermediate driver?

[_LEM_]

sorry to be a pest....

Is there any plan for supporting the GPS Intermediate driver?

sudermatt,

I don't plan to be rude, but I need to forward you to the same answers that I gave about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3701989&postcount=4434
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3702064&postcount=4435

I have a big list of things to do. Every time somebody comes with a request I add it to the to-do list even I don't reply the post of that person (as it is mentioned in the FAQ). Depending on the difficulty or how fun or useful is to add it I would work on that eventually.

Regards

[turtle2472]

staryon, I have a little request for you. :D

I was looking for the download package to get the new server package for my upgrades tonight. After running my DB updates I went on the hunt for it and was directed to a great tutorial page.

The request is that that page be broken up a little. Maybe a TOC at the top that links to sections. I honestly left that page 4 times trying to find out about the server package. I keep meaning to bookmark the link for the file, but even after I finally do that I'm sure the follow on users will appreciate the minor tweak. Thanks! :)

[gyedema]

First of all: thx for this great program; it works like a charm!!

Then I have a question; I searched this thread but couldn't find it. I have Trackme setup with "Clear trip name when program exits". However, if I enter the web interface, all my (old) routes are still there. Is there some way that I can delete the routes that I think are of no more interest to me?

**EDIT: found it already; I thought I could do it in the webinterface but it has to be done inside the app itself..**

[CWKJ]

Great Apps.

Thanks.

[_LEM_]

staryon, I have a little request for you. :D

I was looking for the download package to get the new server package for my upgrades tonight. After running my DB updates I went on the hunt for it and was directed to a great tutorial page.

The request is that that page be broken up a little. Maybe a TOC at the top that links to sections. I honestly left that page 4 times trying to find out about the server package. I keep meaning to bookmark the link for the file, but even after I finally do that I'm sure the follow on users will appreciate the minor tweak. Thanks! :)

turtle2472,
Check with Deuzeff. He rewrote the documentation and added the bookmarks. Maybe he can make a few changes for easier access.

[_LEM_]

First of all: thx for this great program; it works like a charm!!

Then I have a question; I searched this thread but couldn't find it. I have Trackme setup with "Clear trip name when program exits". However, if I enter the web interface, all my (old) routes are still there. Is there some way that I can delete the routes that I think are of no more interest to me?

**EDIT: found it already; I thought I could do it in the webinterface but it has to be done inside the app itself..**

Yes, the web interface doesn't allow you the delete trips... yet

[_LEM_]

Great Apps.

Thanks.

You're welcome! Have fun with the program

[sudermatt]

I understand. I'll try another route.

sudermatt,

I don't plan to be rude, but I need to forward you to the same answers that I gave about this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3701989&postcount=4434
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3702064&postcount=4435

I have a big list of things to do. Every time somebody comes with a request I add it to the to-do list even I don't reply the post of that person (as it is mentioned in the FAQ). Depending on the difficulty or how fun or useful is to add it I would work on that eventually.

Regards

[sudermatt]

I have a Sprint TouchPro and REALLY REALLY REALLY want to try out this program. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to recognize my GPS using the Intermediate GPS Driver.

I've tried to define the Port in the GPS Admin section as Port 4,5,6.
I've set the GPS port in the software to match the port selected.

I've tried to launch another program (google maps) to get the GPS fix then launch Trackme.

Nothing seems to work.

Has anyone gotten Trackme to work on a Touch Pro?
Is there something I might be missing.
If so, can you please respond with some instructions?

Thanks,
Matt

[BabyJesus]

Yes, you just need to use the program in Offline mode.Later when you have internet connection you can upload the information to the server and generate the kml files.
Check the documentation for more information.


Hi, I've read all the docs and the FAQ, and to be sure Googled all kinds of variations on 'TrackMe Offline', but I can't seem to find an Offline mode.

I've told it to Always store offline data, but whenever I press the Start button, it tells me "This op requires to use the remote server ...".

I'm assuming the program will only start looking for satellites when the Start button is pressed? Because it's not finding any (- whereas other programs do). BTW, I use HTC Diamond 1.
EDIT: now I see I can't select internal GPS... hm.

In theory, reading the docs and browsing the menus, this is the ideal program for me, it's just so frustrating I can't get it to do anything :(

[_LEM_]

Hi, I've read all the docs and the FAQ, and to be sure Googled all kinds of variations on 'TrackMe Offline', but I can't seem to find an Offline mode.

I've told it to Always store offline data, but whenever I press the Start button, it tells me "This op requires to use the remote server ...".

I'm assuming the program will only start looking for satellites when the Start button is pressed? Because it's not finding any (- whereas other programs do). BTW, I use HTC Diamond 1.

In theory, reading the docs and browsing the menus, this is the ideal program for me, it's just so frustrating I can't get it to do anything :(

Yes, you need an account so you can upload your data later.
Just enter a username and password. Since you are working in offline mode, you account won't be created until you decide to upload your data.

Cheers

[BabyJesus]

Just enter a username and password.

Ah, well, that wasn't too hard ;)

Cheers!! Will be experimenting in the bush the next couple of days :)

[RobsTV]

I have a Sprint TouchPro and REALLY REALLY REALLY want to try out this program. Unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to recognize my GPS using the Intermediate GPS Driver.

I've tried to define the Port in the GPS Admin section as Port 4,5,6.
I've set the GPS port in the software to match the port selected.

I've tried to launch another program (google maps) to get the GPS fix then launch Trackme.

Nothing seems to work.

Has anyone gotten Trackme to work on a Touch Pro?
Is there something I might be missing.
If so, can you please respond with some instructions?

Thanks,
Matt

I had problems at first, but then realized I simply did not click on the green arrow start icon.

What the heck is "GPS Intermediate driver"?
My Touch Pro has never needed any special driver to work with any GPS app or mapping software.

EDIT. Just read a little, then looked in registry, and it is enabled and used by default with our WM6.1 phones. Seems the posts that discuss this were made for use with WM5 although I could be wrong since only spent a couple minutes searching, and since no issues here with WM6.1 and GPS.

Settings here that work fine are (not sure if all are required, but it works):

In Sprint Touch Pro settings, external GPS,
programs = com8
hardware = none, 4800
access = checked, manage GPS automatically.

In Trackme:
Menu/config/source =
Cell ID not checked since it does not work with Sprint
GPS checked, com8, 4800, 1 sat lock required.
Also recently changed to box checked for disconnect/connect GPS power saving.
I suggest you do not use power saving until you confirm it all works.

[tichuiche]

Hello,

I installed today the last version on my Touch HD.

As well as the last version of the waiter, when
I make a “force update", I have the following error message:
"Error Colum "speed" cannot be null.
and no data is sent on the server.

have an idea?

My structure is :
Champ Type Interclassement Attributs Null Défaut
Speed..Double..................................NON ....0

Many's thanks for your help in this matter

[BabyJesus]

Well, the experiment was only partially successful. I've got a nice collection of points, but when I want to export these to a .kml - even when I specifically check ONLY 'Destination location file(s)' as Local, not Remote - TrackMe makes a data connection.

I don't even want to know how much that has already cost me.

So please, I need your help again: how do I create a .kml on my phone, that I can load into my computer to use, without ever making a data connection with my phone?

Cheers!

[_LEM_]

Well, the experiment was only partially successful. I've got a nice collection of points, but when I want to export these to a .kml - even when I specifically check ONLY 'Destination location file(s)' as Local, not Remote - TrackMe makes a data connection.



So please, I need your help again: how do I create a .kml on my phone, that I can load into my computer to use, without ever making a data connection with my phone?

Cheers!

KML/GPX files are generated on the server, so offline data need to be uploaded first. Offline data is no valid data for anything until you upload it.

[sudermatt]

This worked for me....

Thank you for taking the time to step-by-step it for me.

Honestly, I swear I did all these steps...the only difference is, I never tried port 8....maybe that was the difference.

I had problems at first, but then realized I simply did not click on the green arrow start icon.

What the heck is "GPS Intermediate driver"?
My Touch Pro has never needed any special driver to work with any GPS app or mapping software.

EDIT. Just read a little, then looked in registry, and it is enabled and used by default with our WM6.1 phones. Seems the posts that discuss this were made for use with WM5 although I could be wrong since only spent a couple minutes searching, and since no issues here with WM6.1 and GPS.

Settings here that work fine are (not sure if all are required, but it works):

In Sprint Touch Pro settings, external GPS,
programs = com8
hardware = none, 4800
access = checked, manage GPS automatically.

In Trackme:
Menu/config/source =
Cell ID not checked since it does not work with Sprint
GPS checked, com8, 4800, 1 sat lock required.
Also recently changed to box checked for disconnect/connect GPS power saving.
I suggest you do not use power saving until you confirm it all works.

[_LEM_]

Hello,

I installed today the last version on my Touch HD.

As well as the last version of the waiter, when
I make a “force update", I have the following error message:
"Error Colum "speed" cannot be null.
and no data is sent on the server.

have an idea?

My structure is :
Champ Type Interclassement Attributs Null Défaut
Speed..Double..................................NON ....0

Many's thanks for your help in this matter

You have probably missed one or more database updates on your server.
I suggest you to make a search on this thread by "ALTER TABLE" so may find what updates are missing.

Since a few versions ago I always post the database changes in the Release history of the program (http://luisespinosa.com/trackmerelease_eng.html). However, your problem seems to be older than when i started doing that, so you will have to try to make that search.

Good luck!

[BabyJesus]

KML/GPX files are generated on the server, so offline data need to be uploaded first. Offline data is no valid data for anything until you upload it.

O my. Is it at all possible to do an offline export of the coordinates that have been recorded? If not, consider this a kind feature request :)

[emay]

Staryon,
Trackme no longer stays in memory after exit, since I have changed the GPS settings. It now connects to my 'program port' and no longer to the hardware port at a baudrate of 4800, where e.g. TomTom needs to be connected to the hardware port. Thanks for all your support and this wonderful program.

[_LEM_]

Staryon,
Trackme no longer stays in memory after exit, since I have changed the GPS settings. It now connects to my 'program port' and no longer to the hardware port at a baudrate of 4800, where e.g. TomTom needs to be connected to the hardware port. Thanks for all your support and this wonderful program.

That is great. I really checked that issue several times but I couldn't find anything. Maybe it's a problem with drivers or how WM manages the memory when accessing COM ports but who knows... I'm glad it works now!

[turtle2472]

staryon,

Just a little FYI. After flashing to NATF 4.6 for the Fuze I've had zero issues with TrackMe crashing. Seems it didn't like the stock ROM or radio for the Fuze. :|

[_LEM_]

staryon,

Just a little FYI. After flashing to NATF 4.6 for the Fuze I've had zero issues with TrackMe crashing. Seems it didn't like the stock ROM or radio for the Fuze. :|

That's weird because I had the stock ROM and radio for a long time before flashing it for the first time. :confused: who knows....

[chinloyfock]

Hi, I am new in xda-developers, and i am not good in all kind of system, but I love to try out new thing in my Omnia 16Gb. On this topic, I really need help to get it work. I did download the program into my Omnia, Insatll done, but once i try to load the program this messege come on screen " This application requires a never version of Microsoft, Net compact Framework than the version installed on this device", I have no ideahow it happen, Guy, Please help. I need this program to work on my Omnia. Appliciate your help in advance. TQ

[toksmurfen]

Hi,

I used to use TrackMe last summer for the fun of it and it worked great, I've now updated my phone (HTC Diamond) and reinstalled the latest version of TrackMe and it doesn't work.

When the program aqquires a GPS lock it says Error CheckGeofence: [ IncludeLocation ] and after storing an offline position it immideatly says Error: Unidenitfied error [ CellID ] and then it goes on like that forever and I cannot save the any positions or upload the .kml fil to the server I'm using.

Any ideas what might be wrong?

Cheers Daniel

Update:

Solved the problem by uninstalling the program and then reinstalled it again.

//Daniel

[_LEM_]

Hi, I am new in xda-developers, and i am not good in all kind of system, but I love to try out new thing in my Omnia 16Gb. On this topic, I really need help to get it work. I did download the program into my Omnia, Insatll done, but once i try to load the program this messege come on screen " This application requires a never version of Microsoft, Net compact Framework than the version installed on this device", I have no ideahow it happen, Guy, Please help. I need this program to work on my Omnia. Appliciate your help in advance. TQ

Hi chinloyfock,

You need to install the Microsoft Compact Framework 3.5 and the SQL Server Mobile 3.5
You can find both in the first post of this thread.

[beacherx]

hi,

this program is unbelievable!!!
But I have a little problem to export my positions, i have the latest version and i can't create a username and password, ( combination invalid)

How can i do?

thanks

[_LEM_]

hi,

this program is unbelievable!!!
But I have a little problem to export my positions, i have the latest version and i can't create a username and password, ( combination invalid)

How can i do?

thanks

Maybe the user is already in use. Did you try a different one?

[deuzeff]

staryon, I have a little request for you. :D

I was looking for the download package to get the new server package for my upgrades tonight. After running my DB updates I went on the hunt for it and was directed to a great tutorial page.

The request is that that page be broken up a little. Maybe a TOC at the top that links to sections. I honestly left that page 4 times trying to find out about the server package. I keep meaning to bookmark the link for the file, but even after I finally do that I'm sure the follow on users will appreciate the minor tweak. Thanks! :)

turtle2472,
Check with Deuzeff. He rewrote the documentation and added the bookmarks. Maybe he can make a few changes for easier access.

There's a TOC, it's a javascript menu on the left? Does it not show up?
I have to write something for people who have disable Javascript or if for any reason their browser does not support it.
I would love to improve this first release of the tutorial I made few weeks ago but I have no time for now, I'm never home :(.

I promise I'll go on improving the tutorial asap.

[pixelk]

Hello and thanks for this great software and all the documentations.

Would it be possible to send a hash of the user's password to request.php rather than the password in cleartext (I can modify the PHP, but not TrackMe) ?
What about a login/hash protection for the other requests too (e.g. cellid, gm) ?

I found the whole TrackMe solution much more advanced than other (non-free) solutions, but lacking on the security side.

[_LEM_]

Hello and thanks for this great software and all the documentations.

Would it be possible to send a hash of the user's password to request.php rather than the password in cleartext (I can modify the PHP, but not TrackMe) ?



Unless we have a SSL connection to the server it's not worth it.
If I send the password encrypted a potential attacker can trace it and retrieve that encrypted password. Then he just needs to use that to get access to the user records. If you think about it it doesn't make a difference in sending the password in clear text or not. Of course, if we have a SSL connection everything changes.

Passwords are stored encrypted in the database though.

[pixelk]

i'm not talking encryption, it would indeed be useless, but about identification.
you could, for example use a hash of the password salted with the coordinates so that only that user can update his data. even if an attacker gets the hash, it would be useless and it would not get the pass.
SSL support would be a plus, but hashing the pass (with salt) or a simple data checksum would be welcome. At least you could be sure about the integrity of the data and not reveal the password.

[_LEM_]

i'm not talking encryption, it would indeed be useless, but about identification.
you could, for example use a hash of the password salted with the coordinates so that only that user can update his data. even if an attacker gets the hash, it would be useless and it would not get the pass.
SSL support would be a plus, but hashing the pass (with salt) or a simple data checksum would be welcome. At least you could be sure about the integrity of the data and not reveal the password.

Thanks for the hint.
Could you provide an example?

You have to keep in mind that we need to reverse the process on the server side, so we can extract the password and comparing it with the one stored in the database. On the other hand, whatever calculation you do on the server side will be known by everybody because the PHP web pages are public.

[pixelk]

Client has Coords X, Y, password P, Salt S
Server has MD5(S+P) as HASH in database

Client sends X Y MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y)
Server compute MD5(HASH+X+Y) and compares it to the MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y) sent by the client.

If MD5(HASH+X+Y) = MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y) then
- it's the good pass, without knowing it
- the coordinates are not tampered

You could replace Coords X Y by any part of the data you want to be sure of the integrity.

It doesn't guarantee that it's not a replay of a previous entry and it doesn't guarantee that it's our user. For full user ident you'd need a challenge response sheme, but it get a bit complicated.
The password is never visible and the data integrity is guaranteed.

[Yuve]

thank u sooo much .. i was in need with this kindda software .... :)

[_LEM_]

Client has Coords X, Y, password P, Salt S
Server has MD5(S+P) as HASH in database

Client sends X Y MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y)
Server compute MD5(HASH+X+Y) and compares it to the MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y) sent by the client.

If MD5(HASH+X+Y) = MD5(MD5(S+P)+X+Y) then
- it's the good pass, without knowing it
- the coordinates are not tampered

You could replace Coords X Y by any part of the data you want to be sure of the integrity.

It doesn't guarantee that it's not a replay of a previous entry and it doesn't guarantee that it's our user. For full user ident you'd need a challenge response sheme, but it get a bit complicated.
The password is never visible and the data integrity is guaranteed.

Thanks for that example.

By doing that we wouldn't need a Password column in the db, right?
It would be replaced by that HASH value.

One more thing, if I understand correctly the client should still send the username in plain text so the server can retrieve the HASH value for that user. Is that correct?

I will add it to the to-do list. Thank again

[turtle2472]

There's a TOC, it's a javascript menu on the left? Does it not show up?
I have to write something for people who have disable Javascript or if for any reason their browser does not support it.
I would love to improve this first release of the tutorial I made few weeks ago but I have no time for now, I'm never home :(.

I promise I'll go on improving the tutorial asap.

It was the issues of JS and me not looking over the left side. I normally use FireFox with NoScript.

[pixelk]

Thanks for that example.
By doing that we wouldn't need a Password column in the db, right?
It would be replaced by that HASH value.

It's not mandatory, but that method would indeed render the storing of the (encrypted) plaintext password in the db useless, as you don't need the password, just the HASH.


One more thing, if I understand correctly the client should still send the username in plain text so the server can retrieve the HASH value for that user. Is that correct?
The username is not needed anymore but it's easier to deal with a username after identification than with a hash, so it's a good idea to keep it (even if it was only for display reasons).

Thank you very much for taking my proposals into consideration. If I can be of any help, don't hesitate to ask.

[tolgaulas]

Hi,

Is it possible to cache the fetched cellid coordinates in the mobile for not re query the server each time?

Thanks.

[_LEM_]

Hi,

Is it possible to cache the fetched cellid coordinates in the mobile for not re query the server each time?

Thanks.

Sorry but that's not possible.

[hartlijn]

ouch man, I love this tool.

I got two questions tho:


is the kml/gpx file of a track stored locally? I'd like to be able to save them and top open them later in a tool that allows graphical display of my track, without uploading the data to a website.
are there plans to create a live feature to show the current track in a google-maps-a-like plot on the PDA? That is without uploading it first. That would make this tool perfect for my biketrips :)


I am very interested in the development of the webviewers as well.
Keep up this good work!

[_LEM_]

hey, thanks for your comments! :)


is the kml/gpx file of a track stored locally? I'd like to be able to save them and top open them later in a tool that allows graphical display of my track, without uploading the data to a website.

The kml/gpx files are always generated on the server, so your data needs to be uploaded first. Once you generate the kml/gpx file you can download it to your PDA automatically.


are there plans to create a live feature to show the current track in a google-maps-a-like plot on the PDA? That is without uploading it first. That would make this tool perfect for my biketrips :)

I don't think so. The reason is because there are already many tools for live tracking on your PDA and TrackMe is not really a navigation tool.
However, who knows, I may change my mind in the future and add that feature! ;)


Regards

[.wojtek]

Just a quick question (I've skimmed the whole topic, but didn't found the answer...) - when using without GSM and only cellID info is being used does track me interpolate location from a few towers and their signal strength? If now, would id be somehow feasible to add/achieve?

[tahdor]

I think, easier way to implement it may be to stop after seeing 'n' number of NMEA ($GPGGA) messages instead of a timer. I have seen one another application doing it. You may be able to make this as configurable. 50 may be a good default.

Thanks for the idea. I think I already have too many timers inside the program :)
Staryon, humble request and question. Do you plan to implement this soon. The GPS kills battery around 10 - 15% an hour if inside the building when GPS is getting locked. I looke around, none of the app does this. I tried opening and closing ports using perl. I am able to do it on windows, but not on WM. Please consider inplementing the closing the GPS if locked not achived in certain number of NMEA messages. This will save lot of battery.

Thanking You.

[_LEM_]

Just a quick question (I've skimmed the whole topic, but didn't found the answer...) - when using without GSM and only cellID info is being used does track me interpolate location from a few towers and their signal strength? If now, would id be somehow feasible to add/achieve?

No, I don't do that. Basically I just get the MCC,MNC,LAC and CID parameters and I pass that to Google, OpenDB or whatever database you are using. I'm not sure how they do the calculation internally.

However, if somebody has some information about triangulation and how it can be done with that information that I get from the phone provider please let me know.

[.wojtek]

I think they only search for location on cell tower with given identyfication and put it on map. Getting more precise location would involve quering for several cels (with signal strenght i presume?) getting their coirdinates back and then calculating position based on that information. It would require more data to transfer I suppouse.
Doing a quick search I've only found http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GSM_localization#Examples_of_LBS_technologies (don't know if it would be userful...)

[Ressor]

Does this work on the verizon "CDMA/EDGE" network and phones? I have a Samsung i760 that I installed your application on and it runs fine, but keeps getting ERROR:Cell id not recieved in 3s / No valis positions available.

Thanks,
Ressor

[_LEM_]

Does this work on the verizon "CDMA/EDGE" network and phones? I have a Samsung i760 that I installed your application on and it runs fine, but keeps getting ERROR:Cell id not recieved in 3s / No valis positions available.

Thanks,
Ressor

Check this link FAQ (http://luisespinosa.com/trackme_eng.html#S5)

[Ressor]

One more question that I did not find an answer to in the FAQ...

Is there a blackberry version?

[_LEM_]

One more question that I did not find an answer to in the FAQ...

Is there a blackberry version?

I'm sorry but there is not.
There is going to be probably an iPhone version in the future so I may consider one for blackberries as well. However this won't be anytime soon!

[khaytsus]

I'm sorry but there is not.
There is going to be probably an iPhone version in the future so I may consider one for blackberries as well. However this won't be anytime soon!

What about a Palm Pre version?

*twitches* Can't really afford to change platforms again though, god knows how much WM hast cost me.

[cubanlorenzo]

I hit the config icon and nothing comes up that asks me for a username a password. without this i cannot use anything in the program. I must be going crazy..


EDIT:: Found it. I was going crazy!!

[Andicot]

Is working on HTC Diamond 2?
I receive error with .net framework but i have installed it.

[_LEM_]

Is working on HTC Diamond 2?
I receive error with .net framework but i have installed it.

Yes, TrackMe is compatible with any devices running Windows Mobile 5 or 6.
What error do you get?

[Andicot]

Sorry, i don't have installed the SQL Server Mobile
now is working.
Thank's

[_LEM_]

Sorry, i don't have installed the SQL Server Mobile
now is working.
Thank's
Not a problem. I'm glad it works now.

[Andicot]

If i not upload the positions to the server where i can find the kml or gpx files to transfer to the pc?

[_LEM_]

If i not upload the positions to the server where i can find the kml or gpx files to transfer to the pc?

In order to generate the kml/gpx files the positions need to be uploaded first to the server.

[NeoXTC]

Hi Staryon,

I was wondering is there any plan to make the program export to kml file locally so we won't be dependant on webserver anymore? In other words make it a totally standalone app?

[_LEM_]

Hi Staryon,

I was wondering is there any plan to make the program export to kml file locally so we won't be dependant on webserver anymore? In other words make it a totally standalone app?

That feature was available long time ago but it was removed after some user feedback. It was a lot of work to keep both modes functional. Sorry but it won't be added again.

[NeoXTC]

aahhh k. thanks for the reply :)

It's a cool app by the way. Great work

[iboj007]

Hi,

I used to use TrackMe last summer for the fun of it and it worked great, I've now updated my phone (HTC Diamond) and reinstalled the latest version of TrackMe and it doesn't work.

When the program aqquires a GPS lock it says Error CheckGeofence: [ IncludeLocation ] and after storing an offline position it immideatly says Error: Unidenitfied error [ CellID ] and then it goes on like that forever and I cannot save the any positions or upload the .kml fil to the server I'm using.

Any ideas what might be wrong?

Cheers Daniel

Update:

Solved the problem by uninstalling the program and then reinstalled it again.

//Daniel

I'm having the exact same issue and uninstalling/re-installing doesn't help. I have a HTC Fuze and am using LEM's server.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[frotna]

Greetings.
I have one problem. As You may see on picture on link below the problem is when TrackMe send offline stored track points to server it stops recording GPS position, so i'm getting position gaps (red circles on picture).
Is there a way to fix that or i have maybe setup TrackMe incorrectly.
Sincerely, Davor.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2892/80149187.jpg

[_LEM_]

I'm having the exact same issue and uninstalling/re-installing doesn't help. I have a HTC Fuze and am using LEM's server.

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Please check the message that I left you in my forum.

Cheers

[_LEM_]

Greetings.
I have one problem. As You may see on picture on link below the problem is when TrackMe send offline stored track points to server it stops recording GPS position, so i'm getting position gaps (red circles on picture).
Is there a way to fix that or i have maybe setup TrackMe incorrectly.
Sincerely, Davor.
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/2892/80149187.jpg

Before trying to go further, just to double check... did you click on the button 'Upload offline positions'?
Maybe those positions have not been uploaded yet.

Regards

[frotna]

Before trying to go further, just to double check... did you click on the button 'Upload offline positions'?
Maybe those positions have not been uploaded yet.

Regards

Greetings.
Thanks for quick respond.
My TrackMe Storage config.
- to store position every 3 seconds
- not to store consecutive points if distance is less than 15 meters
offline data
- Always store but upload every 120 seconds
- store battery status.
These are my settings...

[iboj007]

Please check the message that I left you in my forum.

Cheers



Basically, copy the original "TrackMe" folder from Program Files to another location, uninstall, delete the original "TrackMe" folder from Program files, reinstall the app as normal. Then copy the old config.dat file into the new "TrackMe" folder.

Thanks so much! This worked!

[provod]

That feature was available long time ago but it was removed after some user feedback. It was a lot of work to keep both modes functional. Sorry but it won't be added again.

arrrgggghhh! Who was that inconsiderate user?!!! :)
How about generating local gpx file? Why would it be too much work? Surely the ability to have a local GPX file would add flexibility to TrackMe.

Cheers

[_LEM_]

Greetings.
Thanks for quick respond.
My TrackMe Storage config.
- to store position every 3 seconds
- not to store consecutive points if distance is less than 15 meters
offline data
- Always store but upload every 120 seconds
- store battery status.
These are my settings...

What happens when you click on 'Upload offline positions'?
Does it tell you that no offline positions are available?

TrackMe does not lose any positions. Maybe you were in an area with a poor reception and your GPS couldn't get a fix. Also if you are in a phone call your GPS will probably disconnect.

Hope it helps.

[frotna]

What happens when you click on 'Upload offline positions'?
Does it tell you that no offline positions are available?

TrackMe does not lose any positions. Maybe you were in an area with a poor reception and your GPS couldn't get a fix. Also if you are in a phone call your GPS will probably disconnect.

Hope it helps.

Greetings.
I never upload positions manually because i set TrackMe to automatic upload. Only when i come at the end of my route and when i stop tracking TrackMe ask if i want to upload offline positions recorded from last automatic upload. And it uploads it after i answer yes.
In my situation, as you can see from picture few posts before, gps reception is lost every 2 minutes, exactly when TrackMe is set to automaticaly upload track. I didn't receive any call in that period and the problem isn't poor gps reception because i used that route many times for testing and i didn't have those gaps until i began to use Trackme with automatic upload... I've tried different timings for automatic upload and those gaps are directly connected with it, every time TrackMe starts to upload tracks it stops recording gps position...

[_LEM_]

Greetings.
I never upload positions manually because i set TrackMe to automatic upload. Only when i come at the end of my route and when i stop tracking TrackMe ask if i want to upload offline positions recorded from last automatic upload. And it uploads it after i answer yes.
In my situation, as you can see from picture few posts before, gps reception is lost every 2 minutes, exactly when TrackMe is set to automaticaly upload track. I didn't receive any call in that period and the problem isn't poor gps reception because i used that route many times for testing and i didn't have those gaps until i began to use Trackme with automatic upload... I've tried different timings for automatic upload and those gaps are directly connected with it, every time TrackMe starts to upload tracks it stops recording gps position...

thanks for the explanation. Yes, that should be normal. When you are in the middle of uploading offline positions, TrackMe won't read any more positions until this has finished. So it depends how short is your upload interval and how fast if your internet connection. You will have to adjust those parameters to make it work better.

[frotna]

I have been playing with those upload timings and i think that 30s which is minimum interval timing should be even less. Can you allow in future versions that timing to be set on 3s (as minimum gps timing). Therefore we will get situation that after each point taken from gps TrackMe will be able to upload it and gap would be just when uploading one point, just a few seconds. In my situation i set gps to collect points every 3s and to upload it every 30s and in that period TrackMe collect 10 points and gap when it uploads those points is big because it must upload 10 points. I think if we set that upload time to 3s the gap would be smaller because TrackMe would need to upload only one point...
That's my guess only...

[s8utt]

I have the HTC diamond and I don't have the bottom menu bar with the screen off button.

The bottom of the app is the little icons, there is no black bar with the screen off option

Any ideas ?

[_LEM_]

I have the HTC diamond and I don't have the bottom menu bar with the screen off button.

The bottom of the app is the little icons, there is no black bar with the screen off option

Any ideas ?

hi

could you post a screenshot? that will help me to resolve that issue.

Thanks

[s8utt]

I've not taken an actual screenshot as I have no idea how lol.
I've modified the image off your website.

Basically the bottom black bar is missing, the image fills screen on my htc so its not got a gap at the bottom of the screen where the menu bar should be.

Hope this helps, if not let me know and I'll charge the camera up and take a photo of the phone.

Thanks
S8utt

[Dtrieb]

I've not taken an actual screenshot as I have no idea how lol.

Use this easy program: http://mymobiler.com/

[_LEM_]

I've not taken an actual screenshot as I have no idea how lol.
I've modified the image off your website.

Basically the bottom black bar is missing, the image fills screen on my htc so its not got a gap at the bottom of the screen where the menu bar should be.

Hope this helps, if not let me know and I'll charge the camera up and take a photo of the phone.

Thanks
S8utt

Thanks for that. Its very strange though. Do you see menus with other programs? Maybe it's a setting or something in Windows Mobile.
Sorry I cannot give you more information!

[s8utt]

Not had this problem in any other programs.

Anyone who has a htc diamond have this problem ?

[deathknight]

Have an HTC Diamond too, and no problem...

My ROM is an AZTOR X2 (Windows Mobile 6.1), French version.


Staryon, i want to thank you !!! You're awesome !
With your solution, i will be able to give Live News to my family when i will be on the way to vacations !

I've donated with Paypal for your great work ! (and the works of others too)

I'm using your server, but have you limitation ?
(sorry for my bad english)


continue this great work !!!

[_LEM_]

Have an HTC Diamond too, and no problem...

My ROM is an AZTOR X2 (Windows Mobile 6.1), French version.


Staryon, i want to thank you !!! You're awesome !
With your solution, i will be able to give Live News to my family when i will be on the way to vacations !

I've donated with Paypal for your great work ! (and the works of others too)

I'm using your server, but have you limitation ?
(sorry for my bad english)


continue this great work !!!

deathknight,

Thanks a lot for your comments and for the donation. I appreciate that.
And no, there are not any limitations with my free server.

Regards

[nate.mcbride]

I was wondering if there was anyone who knew how to get this to work on a i910 Omnia. If i set the gps to com8 baud 5760 (the correct gps settings, google maps works fine w these settings) it just freezes...

[_LEM_]

I was wondering if there was anyone who knew how to get this to work on a i910 Omnia. If i set the gps to com8 baud 5760 (the correct gps settings, google maps works fine w these settings) it just freezes...

Did you check the FAQ? Maybe one of the solutions explained there will fix that problem for you.

[socalz71]

Staryon,

I get an installation error since I've upgraded by ROM. It says "Installation Error, stop all application and processes, maximize.... Support info .3.

Can you help me. that's for both card and internal memory.

[_LEM_]

Staryon,

I get an installation error since I've upgraded by ROM. It says "Installation Error, stop all application and processes, maximize.... Support info .3.

Can you help me. that's for both card and internal memory.

That error seems to be related with CF not with TrackMe.
Just by doing a quick search on Google I got this (check one of the last replies just in case it helps)
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/netfxcompact/thread/fa7eeb7a-4f60-4475-bb80-2a85d8967220

[byos]

Hello!
them i go to my trackme server, i see this error "One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty. You must generate data by running the TrackMe application on your Windows Mobile device before the map display will work properly.", but *.kml exist in routes folder?

[lemassykoi]

You must generate data in your SQL Tables, by launching Trackme on your mobile for at least one point

[byos]

How it to make?
I generate points by launching Trackme on mobile, point have been uploadind to server in routes folder, how to generate data in SQL Tables?

[jklondon]

great app but a battery killer on my TP2

[byos]

Somebody help me plz!

[_LEM_]

great app but a battery killer on my TP2

That has nothing to do with TrackMe. It depends on your GPS and how much time is on.
If you don't want to keep your GPS on all the time, just select the option to disconnect between uploads.
You can also turn off the screen when using it to reduce the battery usage.

[_LEM_]

How it to make?
I generate points by launching Trackme on mobile, point have been uploadind to server in routes folder, how to generate data in SQL Tables?

In order to generate a KML/GPX file you need to have data in your SQL tables.
If you already have one of those files (and it's not empty) is because your tables already have some data.

As I mentioned in the FAQ I didn't write the web viewer so I cannot give you too much help on that. Hopefully other users will be able to give you more information.

Just in case, did you make a search in this thread by "One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty". That question has been asked several times and maybe you can get some useful information from there.

Regards

[wauwtie]

Not had this problem in any other programs.

Anyone who has a htc diamond have this problem ?

The same problem over here. Since the last update the bottom-bar is gone. So I can't turn off the screen :( I can't even turn of the program. Just need to softreset the phone to turn it off.

HTC Touch Cruise.
ROM 1.25.404.1

[wauwtie]

Excuse me. Forgot the screenshot. When I hide the program and bring it up again I sometimes see the keyboard part of the bottom-bar!-)

[wauwtie]

Found it. When I uncheck "Start minimized (Stealth mode)" and I restart the phone and the program. Everything works like it did before. Except Stealth mode :D off course

[_LEM_]

Found it. When I uncheck "Start minimized (Stealth mode)" and I restart the phone and the program. Everything works like it did before. Except Stealth mode :D off course

yes! you are right. I had to make a change in the stealth mode because it was causing the smartphones to crash. However I didn't know that change it was going to cause some side effects.
I'll take a look to see what I can do. Thanks for the screenshot.

[wauwtie]

No probs Staryon. I'm glad I could be off any 'help'.
As a matter a fact, I i'm looking for a new device now, and just because of your nice piece of software, I know for sure I need a WM-device! :)
If you 'ported' this program to other platforms, you could be a millionaire! :D

[rctneil]

Just set up my own server for this and it works great but I had been using the default free server for a while and want to know how I can get the data I had on there onto my own server and once that has been done then how can the data still left on the default sever be deleted?

Also staryon, could an option be added to be able to export all configuration settings to an external .txt file which can be saved on the device or storage card?

This would make it so much easier for us users who flash our devices a lot to different roms. We can reinstall trackme and import the settings.txt file and be all setup! - Would be just perfect!

[_LEM_]

Just set up my own server for this and it works great but I had been using the default free server for a while and want to know how I can get the data I had on there onto my own server and once that has been done then how can the data still left on the default sever be deleted?

Also staryon, could an option be added to be able to export all configuration settings to an external .txt file which can be saved on the device or storage card?

This would make it so much easier for us users who flash our devices a lot to different roms. We can reinstall trackme and import the settings.txt file and be all setup! - Would be just perfect!

Hi rctneil,

I'm sorry but there is not any tool to transfer data from one server to another. You can delete your information from my server just by going to Delete Trips and deleting all your trips.

The configuration file is stored in the file config.dat and local.sdf
You can use those files when reinstalling the application.

Hope it helps

[rctneil]

I don;t wish to delete the data from your server without havinga copy on mine first. Would you be able to get a copy of it for me and send it over so I can import it to my own server.

With regards to the config data. Having an option within the program to export the config settings to a user specififed location would make it much more user friendly and intuitive!

[_LEM_]

I don;t wish to delete the data from your server without havinga copy on mine first. Would you be able to get a copy of it for me and send it over so I can import it to my own server.

With regards to the config data. Having an option within the program to export the config settings to a user specififed location would make it much more user friendly and intuitive!

ok, send me a pm with your username and password and I will try to export all your data into SQL statements. However, you will have to find a way of putting all that in your database manually.

[rctneil]

I would do that but due to my password I cannot give out. If you can provide me with a way of changing my password to something more default then I can send you those credentials

[khaytsus]

I hate to ask this sort of stupid question here, but here goes... Does anyone know an iPhone app which can upload data to an arbitrary server? The format of it I don't care about if I can't control that, I can write something intermediate that'll 'translate' for TrackMe's web API.

My wife just got an iPhone and it'd be nice if she could use the TrackMe web service as well. I know there are serious limitations in that regard (background apps) but it'd be handy. If there's anything and anyone is interested I'll give out any code I write to get the data into TrackMe.

Reminds me, I owe Staryon some documentation my Geotagging stuff which I've never gotten to. :(

[_LEM_]

I would do that but due to my password I cannot give out. If you can provide me with a way of changing my password to something more default then I can send you those credentials

That's ok. Check your PMs.

[_LEM_]

Reminds me, I owe Staryon some documentation my Geotagging stuff which I've never gotten to. :(

No worries! I haven't had a chance to update TrackMe for a long time either and I feel bad about that! :(

[Paulie89]

Staryon, I Was just wondering if you're still thinking of porting Trackme to the IPhone. I am using Trackme for more then 1,5 year and am still very satisfied with the trackme application. The only thing is I'm going to the new Iphone in a few months and haven't found any apllication like Trackme in the Appstore. There are some yet ther isn't any app that can match Trackme!

[_LEM_]

Staryon, I Was just wondering if you're still thinking of porting Trackme to the IPhone. I am using Trackme for more then 1,5 year and am still very satisfied with the trackme application. The only thing is I'm going to the new Iphone in a few months and haven't found any apllication like Trackme in the Appstore. There are some yet ther isn't any app that can match Trackme!

Hi Paulie,

Yes, it's very possible that can be done. Unfortunately I have been working on other projects for the last few months and I haven't even had a chance to even update TrackMe with new features. I will post any news about possible conversions here.

Regards

[_LEM_]

New version available
-Fixed: The way the application exits has changed. There was at least one user that had problems having TrackMe staying in memory after exiting. Hopefully this will resolve that issue.

[khaytsus]

Staryon, I Was just wondering if you're still thinking of porting Trackme to the IPhone. I am using Trackme for more then 1,5 year and am still very satisfied with the trackme application. The only thing is I'm going to the new Iphone in a few months and haven't found any apllication like Trackme in the Appstore. There are some yet ther isn't any app that can match Trackme!

My wife has an iPhone now so I was looking into apps similar to TrackMe for it and they all have the same serious limitation; they have to be actively running to work.

Apple seriously needs to work on background apps.. I'm sure it must be terribly difficult, coming from a Unix core which..... wait.

They're just waiting for the next iPhone, then pretend the previous versions can't do it.. like MMS, video, etc..

[khaytsus]

Anyone using GPSToday? If you're like me, you can't have enough GPS related programs... GPSToday is just fun for quick access to maps, closest contacts/POIs, and now they have public sharing of your location, POIs, etc... This last function works on their website, which works fine, still in beta, but works okay.. If anyone isn't using GPSToday, or are using a version older than 0.9.9.8, drop them a line and get the 0.9.9.8 Beta. It's great. I personally use the Today screen version, but their full screen version works well too.

But personally, I keep everything on TrackMe. So that leads to another nice feature of GPSToday, every time it gets your location it can log the information to a file in CSV format. I've had it logging for the last month or so, and it does a pretty good job of it. So then it occurred to me that I could use that data in TrackMe, so I wrote a Mortscript which parses the file and uploads the data to TrackMe.

It works well, and does some connectivity checks before starting, and checks the result code of each upload. If it fails to get a proper return code from TrackMe's web API it re-tries 3 times then exits if it continues to fail. As it uploads data to TrackMe, it outputs the lines to a separate file so the original file can be deleted so it doesn't upload the same data over and over, and next time GPSToday logs a point it just creates its file again, and you have the full log from GPSToday available if you need it.

Set up user, pass, path to your GPSToday CSV file, GPSToday filename, and your TrackMe URI (http://yourdomain.com/trackme) or even Staryon's TrackMe Web if you like (and he is okay with it?). There's no special files needed on the server, just uses the standard TrackMe API.

It's pretty fast to run 15-20 points, or what I typically see on a daily basis.. I had 600 in my file, so it took about 10 minutes on HSDPA on AT&T.

If anyone is interested, drop me a line! Once I run it for a while and make sure it's working consistently and reliably, I'll attach it here for future reference.

[emay]

New version available
-Fixed: The way the application exits has changed. There was at least one user that had problems having TrackMe staying in memory after exiting. Hopefully this will resolve that issue.
I am sorry but this version (5.4.8.142) still shows my original problem that Trackme stays in memory. BTW if I check if this version is current I get the message that I need to update...

[Ziggy95]

Hi everybody,

I used trackme several times and thx to author for this beautiful program.
Is it possible to used trackme in a hiding mode ?
I want to offer a windows based phone to my daughter and keep a trace of her moves. So i don't want she knows this program exist on her phone.

Thx for response

Bye

Ziggy

[_LEM_]

I am sorry but this version (5.4.8.142) still shows my original problem that Trackme stays in memory. BTW if I check if this version is current I get the message that I need to update...

Sorry but I uploaded an older version by mistake. You can try again.
I'm not sure if this version will resolve your problem but you can give it a try.

[_LEM_]

Hi everybody,

I used trackme several times and thx to author for this beautiful program.
Is it possible to used trackme in a hiding mode ?
I want to offer a windows based phone to my daughter and keep a trace of her moves. So i don't want she knows this program exist on her phone.

Thx for response

Bye

Ziggy

You can use the program in stealth mode. There are a couple of issues that needs to be fixed but the main functionality is there.

[lthown]

Feature request: "Time to wake up alarm" for riding the bus

I've been looking for something that will alert me when I'm withing 1/2 mile of my bus stop since I often fall asleep listening to music from my Tytn II. I tried to use the geofence capability of trackme to do this but all it can do is send an email or text message and the alerts need to be reset. Maybe something like this already exists, I just can't find it.

You would need to be able to configure it:
* set location by text entry or by current GPS location
* set distance away to trigger alarm (500 meters, 1 mile etc...)
* set interval (not really necessary I guess but it should check every 30 seconds or so)
* set time boundry for alert (day of week, time of day start and end)
* set alert type (vibrate, play mp3 etc...)
* I really like how trackme can run in the system tray - and you'd need to be able to turn off the screen just like Trackme can do with the right soft key

[_LEM_]

Feature request: "Time to wake up alarm" for riding the bus

I've been looking for something that will alert me when I'm withing 1/2 mile of my bus stop since I often fall asleep listening to music from my Tytn II. I tried to use the geofence capability of trackme to do this but all it can do is send an email or text message and the alerts need to be reset. Maybe something like this already exists, I just can't find it.

You would need to be able to configure it:
* set location by text entry or by current GPS location
* set distance away to trigger alarm (500 meters, 1 mile etc...)
* set interval (not really necessary I guess but it should check every 30 seconds or so)
* set time boundry for alert (day of week, time of day start and end)
* set alert type (vibrate, play mp3 etc...)
* I really like how trackme can run in the system tray - and you'd need to be able to turn off the screen just like Trackme can do with the right soft key

I had in mind in adding a new notification type, an alarm, for geofence.
This may help you a little bit with your problem.
I don't plan to add new features to the geofence at the moment.

[jdantuma]

How long does it take for the info to appear in Google Maps?

Because I just uploaded it, but it didn't appear yet.
Other GPS info from a few days ago is visible.

[_LEM_]

How long does it take for the info to appear in Google Maps?

Because I just uploaded it, but it didn't appear yet.
Other GPS info from a few days ago is visible.

It should be immediate.
Are you sure you selected the right trip in the viewer?

[ulisses_berlin]

Hi there,

is it possible to delete old (empty) trips from the server, or do I have to install the PHP-package again? I couldn't find an option. When I delete the positions in TrackMe(on the PPC), the trips are still displayed in the web interface, but don't contain position data(showing the world map).

THX, so long, -ULISSES-

[_LEM_]

Hi there,

is it possible to delete old (empty) trips from the server, or do I have to install the PHP-package again? I couldn't find an option. When I delete the positions in TrackMe(on the PPC), the trips are still displayed in the web interface, but don't contain position data(showing the world map).

THX, so long, -ULISSES-

Yes, you can delete trips from the Manage Trips button.

[jdantuma]

It should be immediate.
Are you sure you selected the right trip in the viewer?

I think so .... weird thing is .... the trip i made yesterday is now visible in google maps. It looks like it takes a few hours before its there....

EDIT: When I view googlemaps directly from Trackme (opens browser) I see the last position. So it looks like it works from there, but GoogleMaps has some kind of delay ...

[_LEM_]

I think so .... weird thing is .... the trip i made yesterday is now visible in google maps. It looks like it takes a few hours before its there....

EDIT: When I view googlemaps directly from Trackme (opens browser) I see the last position. So it looks like it works from there, but GoogleMaps has some kind of delay ...

Google Maps shouldn't have any delays. Maybe you are not uploading your data at the same time is read. Are you sure you are not working in offline mode?

[jdantuma]

Google Maps shouldn't have any delays. Maybe you are not uploading your data at the same time is read. Are you sure you are not working in offline mode?

It was in the offline mode, but at the end it asked me to upload the info, and it did.... so ..... I should work, If you ask me.....

The info was shown eventually, but a few hours later. The programm was terminated after the upload. So it couldn't upload the info later!

[RobsTV]

I often see a long delay when using google maps, while it still shows old uploaded trip, instead of "Live Tracking".

To confirm all is working right, I check it again with Google Earth, and current "Live Tracking" info does show up instantly there, and old trip is gone, (as desired).

Back to Google maps, and old trip is all that is still showing. Changed browser setting to always get newest every time I visit web page, yet delay still exists only with Google Maps. Eventually it works correctly. Might take 30 minutes or more. Refresh page several times and sometime it works, but then afterwards, it sometimes goes back to old trip, while not showing Live Tracking. Sometimes deleting old trips seems to correct the issue as well. Google Earth always fine and instant.

Using IE7 and IE8, which I don't think is tested as much with this app.

EDIT: Just checked now and it works fine. It might have been a bug with Google Maps that has since been corrected. Noticed issue a lot a couple weeks ago.

[s8utt]

Found it. When I uncheck "Start minimized (Stealth mode)" and I restart the phone and the program. Everything works like it did before. Except Stealth mode :D off course

your a star, thanks for that disabled stealth mode and i get the bottom bar.

thanks

[emay]

Sorry but I uploaded an older version by mistake. You can try again.
I'm not sure if this version will resolve your problem but you can give it a try.

Unfortunately, you are right, it did not solve my problem. Would it be possible for you to use a different approach to handling the GPS. A lot of of other GPS software is ok when using the socalled Windows managed access to the GPS. I assume their software calls the Windows API for GPS and get all the information they want. Just thinking....
Still thanks for your software, I don't use it as often as I want, but sometimes I can live with a softreset before continuing to do other work.

[lthown]

Feature request: "Time to wake up alarm" for riding the bus

I've been looking for something that will alert me when I'm withing 1/2 mile of my bus stop since I often fall asleep listening to music from my Tytn II. I tried to use the geofence capability of trackme to do this but all it can do is send an email or text message and the alerts need to be reset. Maybe something like this already exists, I just can't find it.

You would need to be able to configure it:
* set location by text entry or by current GPS location
* set distance away to trigger alarm (500 meters, 1 mile etc...)
* set interval (not really necessary I guess but it should check every 30 seconds or so)
* set time boundry for alert (day of week, time of day start and end)
* set alert type (vibrate, play mp3 etc...)
* I really like how trackme can run in the system tray - and you'd need to be able to turn off the screen just like Trackme can do with the right soft key

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4104364&postcount=11

[mytheory.]

I'm guessing but this doesn't seem to work with the 3.7 .cnet framwork? Is anybody else running 3.7 having the same problem or is it just me? If so, is there any known work around to this problem?

Thanks.

[_LEM_]

I'm guessing but this doesn't seem to work with the 3.7 .cnet framwork? Is anybody else running 3.7 having the same problem or is it just me? If so, is there any known work around to this problem?

Thanks.

I didn't know that 3.7 was already out.
I will upgrade the program once it gets more popular.

[flakon18]

Hi everyone,

Hi,

Let me notice a disturbing bug that exists on HP iPAQ 6915 - everything is working great when device "sees" satellites but when the signal is lost for a - and after a while some satellites is found again - application crashes:

TrackMe.exe
FormatException

w System.Double.Parse(String s, NumberStyles style, IFormatProvider provider)
w System.Double.Parse(String s, IFormatProvider provider)
w m.at(Byte A_0, Boolean A_1)
w m.z(Object A_0, EventArgs A_1)
w System.Windows.Forms.Timer._WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
w System.Windows.Forms.ApplicationThreadContext._Int ernalContextMessages(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
w Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain)
w System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)
w d.a()

I'm using real-time tracking with my own www server in 15 seconds (also when 30 sec) interval connected via GPRS - applications craseh only when signal is lost and when it is found. There are options:
Start tracking when applications start - enabled,
don't store consecutve points - disabled
Miminum locked sattelites required: 1
i'm using GPS (cell ID disbaled) on COM7 - trying with different baud rates.

Have you noticed this bug before ?

Thanks for help, used version of trackme is 5.4.8.143 - regional settings: Polish.

UPDATE:
Today I have made addtaional tests - I've changed regional settings to english - nothing has changed (bug exists)

more notifications:
1. When I start app inside a building and no gps signal is available app reports that minmum is not reached but work - only when I came out and some sats if found - crash
2. When I start outside - somethinmes it crashes but sometimes in works - so the bug isn't cleary repeatable. However situation from 1. cases crash evertytime.
3. Miminum locked sattelites required - I ve tired many options (1,3,4,5) - same problem

[_LEM_]

Hi everyone,

Hi,

Let me notice a disturbing bug that exists on HP iPAQ 6915 - everything is working great when device "sees" satellites but when the signal is lost for a - and after a while some satellites is found again - application crashes:

TrackMe.exe
FormatException

w System.Double.Parse(String s, NumberStyles style, IFormatProvider provider)
w System.Double.Parse(String s, IFormatProvider provider)
w m.at(Byte A_0, Boolean A_1)
w m.z(Object A_0, EventArgs A_1)
w System.Windows.Forms.Timer._WnProc(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
w System.Windows.Forms.ApplicationThreadContext._Int ernalContextMessages(WM wm, Int32 wParam, Int32 lParam)
w Microsoft.AGL.Forms.EVL.EnterMainLoop(IntPtr hwnMain)
w System.Windows.Forms.Application.Run(Form fm)
w d.a()

I'm using real-time tracking with my own www server in 15 seconds (also when 30 sec) interval connected via GPRS - applications craseh only when signal is lost and when it is found. There are options:
Start tracking when applications start - enabled,
don't store consecutve points - disabled
Miminum locked sattelites required: 1
i'm using GPS (cell ID disbaled) on COM7 - trying with different baud rates.

Have you noticed this bug before ?

Thanks for help, used version of trackme is 5.4.8.143 - regional settings: Polish.

UPDATE:
Today I have made addtaional tests - I've changed regional settings to english - nothing has changed (bug exists)

more notifications:
1. When I start app inside a building and no gps signal is available app reports that minmum is not reached but work - only when I came out and some sats if found - crash
2. When I start outside - somethinmes it crashes but sometimes in works - so the bug isn't cleary repeatable. However situation from 1. cases crash evertytime.
3. Miminum locked sattelites required - I ve tired many options (1,3,4,5) - same problem

Anybody else has had this problem? I think it's the first time I see somebody with that issue.
I thought it was a problem with the regional settings (a wrong conversion) but
after your latest testing it doesn't look like.

[KdeedK]

Hi,

I must first say that it's a fantastic app! :D
Works like charm in the free server so I tried to create my own server as well, just to experiment. Everything went fine, I installed as mentioned in the read me.

After I try to open my page located at http://trackme.krishanu.in which is a subdomain redirecting to http://krishanu.in/TrackMe, I get the following message: One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty. You must generate data by running the TrackMe application on your Windows Mobile device before the map display will work properly.

So I fire up my mobile client and put the following value there:

username: database_user
password: following_password

IP address: krishanu.in
port: 80 (untouched, need to change?)
Root Folder: TrackMe
Ext: php (Untouched)

Now when I start a GPS lock and then I try to upload stored positions in offline mode I get following error message: Unable to upload position:Invalid URI: A port is signaled with ":" but could not be parsed.

Now as you can realize that I am in deep water now and have no idea whatsoever about what could be possibly wrong.

Any help?
BTW, I thank you again for this great app! :cool:

[_LEM_]

Hi,

I must first say that it's a fantastic app! :D
Works like charm in the free server so I tried to create my own server as well, just to experiment. Everything went fine, I installed as mentioned in the read me.

After I try to open my page located at http://trackme.krishanu.in which is a subdomain redirecting to http://krishanu.in/TrackMe, I get the following message: One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty. You must generate data by running the TrackMe application on your Windows Mobile device before the map display will work properly.

So I fire up my mobile client and put the following value there:

username: database_user
password: following_password

IP address: krishanu.in
port: 80 (untouched, need to change?)
Root Folder: TrackMe
Ext: php (Untouched)

Now when I start a GPS lock and then I try to upload stored positions in offline mode I get following error message: Unable to upload position:Invalid URI: A port is signaled with ":" but could not be parsed.

Now as you can realize that I am in deep water now and have no idea whatsoever about what could be possibly wrong.

Any help?
BTW, I thank you again for this great app! :cool:

I don't have too much experience configuring web servers, so I'm not sure if will help, but could you send me the file config.dat located in the TrackMe folder on your pda to my email address? I'll take a look at the configuration.

You can find my email here:
http://luisespinosa.com/contact_eng.html

[KdeedK]

Hi staryon,

Sorry about the delayed response. I actually fixed it, it was a configuration problem from my side, nothing to do with your amazing app! :o

I actually provided the root folder without "\", I realized it when I checked my config.cfg, thanks for the app and your quick response! :D

[_LEM_]

Hi staryon,

Sorry about the delayed response. I actually fixed it, it was a configuration problem from my side, nothing to do with your amazing app! :o

I actually provided the root folder without "\", I realized it when I checked my config.cfg, thanks for the app and your quick response! :D

Good! I'm glad it works now.

[Saens]

First of all, thanks for creating this great app and making a free one to use!

On to my question. I plan on going on a vacation, where it's likely I won't have access to internet for a while. During this vacation I'll travel about 4000km. Can you tell me how big (roughly) the database with saved positions will become? My PDA has about 100MB of free storage available. Thanks a lot!

[_LEM_]

First of all, thanks for creating this great app and making a free one to use!

On to my question. I plan on going on a vacation, where it's likely I won't have access to internet for a while. During this vacation I'll travel about 4000km. Can you tell me how big (roughly) the database with saved positions will become? My PDA has about 100MB of free storage available. Thanks a lot!

To be honest... I have no idea. However, in my experience the database doesn't take too much space.

Something that you can do if you run out of space is the following:

Before you start your trip make a copy of the file local.sdf to a pen drive or similar. Now, if in the middle of the trip your local.sdf becomes too large, you can rename it to local001.sdf, copy it to your pen drive and copy the original local.sdf from your pen drive to the PDA. Repeat this process many times as necessary.

Later when you are ready to upload your information, do the opposite for each one of the files until all the information has been uploaded.

Hope it helps

PS: Please let us know when you finish your trip how was everything. I'm just curious to see how much space it took. Thanks

[Saens]

Thanks for your answer. I'll do as you said. Hope it works out OK, cause I'm sure my family and friends would love to see the trip I made :)

You'll hear from me in a couple of weeks when I'm back!

[creed]

When I set an event notification up by SMS, does Trackme need to be running on my device in order for the event to be triggered?

[_LEM_]

When I set an event notification up by SMS, does Trackme need to be running on my device in order for the event to be triggered?

yes, TrackMe needs to be running

[KdeedK]

Thanks for your answer. I'll do as you said. Hope it works out OK, cause I'm sure my family and friends would love to see the trip I made :)

You'll hear from me in a couple of weeks when I'm back!

I have another suggestion.

If you do have some spare time then run track me with the intended time interval and settings that you have in your mind for your trip and then check the file size. You will have a rough estimate of what the actual size will be. :cool:

[joshzzz]

Thanks Staryon for a great app.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to get it to work.

I checked the website and read the help but still can't figure out what's wrong.
Do help me out if you (or anybody else) can find the time to!


I'm using the default server. Setup userid and password in app.
Am testing out the cell id feature.
Under config > source > google has been selected.... (among others at other times)
I run the software... says Reading current Cell ID...
searching google for 460-0-6243-4193
it connects via Edge to the internet,
then it comes back with
"No position found in database for Cell ID"

I have tried several times and always got this result.
I'm in China for those of you wondering... Shanghai to be more specific.
But Google maps mobile works just great over here.

Can't figure out what I may be doing wrong!
Any help would be much appreciated.

[_LEM_]

Thanks Staryon for a great app.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to get it to work.

I checked the website and read the help but still can't figure out what's wrong.
Do help me out if you (or anybody else) can find the time to!


I'm using the default server. Setup userid and password in app.
Am testing out the cell id feature.
Under config > source > google has been selected.... (among others at other times)
I run the software... says Reading current Cell ID...
searching google for 460-0-6243-4193
it connects via Edge to the internet,
then it comes back with
"No position found in database for Cell ID"

I have tried several times and always got this result.
I'm in China for those of you wondering... Shanghai to be more specific.
But Google maps mobile works just great over here.

Can't figure out what I may be doing wrong!
Any help would be much appreciated.

Hi joshzzz,

Google Cell ID Database has not been working for the last few months. It seems to be either a problem with my web hosting or Google changed something.
I tried contacting my web hosting but they say that nothing was changed.

My only solution is to try to debug it and see what's going on, but at this moment it's just impossible for me... :(

However, I think OpenCellID database works ok. Have you tried with this one?

[joshzzz]

Hi joshzzz,

However, I think OpenCellID database works ok. Have you tried with this one?

No such luck! Same result. Hmmm... I won't be surprised if it's not found on OpenCellID... I mean it's China! Would have been great if Google's database worked.

Thanks man for a great app. Hope I can use it someday over here.

[khoury4]

Thanks for this app. My wife and I have been looking for something just like this. We tested it out and seems to work perfectly on my Tilt. I do have one question though. We did a test route and I would like to delete the information. I deleted the content out of the web link folder from goolge earth, but it just gets re-downloaded at the next update interval. Is there anyway to delete unwanted information off the server?

Thanks again,
khoury4

[tiwas2]

Hey :)

I really like where this is going. Tried the app today, but got a couple of weird points - and for some reason it crapped before the trip was finished. What I did was edit the KML and tried to import it, but it doesn't seem to let me do that.

Any way to get the correct data in? Also, is there any way the app can attach my pictures from the trip?

Cheers!

[_LEM_]

Thanks for this app. My wife and I have been looking for something just like this. We tested it out and seems to work perfectly on my Tilt. I do have one question though. We did a test route and I would like to delete the information. I deleted the content out of the web link folder from goolge earth, but it just gets re-downloaded at the next update interval. Is there anyway to delete unwanted information off the server?

Thanks again,
khoury4

You probably have Live Tracking enabled. Just go to Config->Live Tracking and disable 'Generate KML file'

On the other hand, if you want to delete a trip you can go to Tool->Manage Trips and delete it from there.

[_LEM_]

Hey :)

I really like where this is going. Tried the app today, but got a couple of weird points - and for some reason it crapped before the trip was finished. What I did was edit the KML and tried to import it, but it doesn't seem to let me do that.

Any way to get the correct data in? Also, is there any way the app can attach my pictures from the trip?

Cheers!

Hi,

I'm not sure if I understand. Why are you editing the KML file?
You cannot import KML files in TrackMe.

Regards

[RobsTV]

To be honest... I have no idea. However, in my experience the database doesn't take too much space.

Something that you can do if you run out of space is the following:

Before you start your trip make a copy of the file local.sdf to a pen drive or similar. Now, if in the middle of the trip your local.sdf becomes too large, you can rename it to local001.sdf, copy it to your pen drive and copy the original local.sdf from your pen drive to the PDA. Repeat this process many times as necessary.

Later when you are ready to upload your information, do the opposite for each one of the files until all the information has been uploaded.

Hope it helps

PS: Please let us know when you finish your trip how was everything. I'm just curious to see how much space it took. Thanks

Just completed a 2800 mile motorcycle trip (4500km) with updates every 9 minutes, and the local.sdf file size is 168k. I was worried about if it would work with that many waypoints in Googlemaps (after exporting all dates range), but it displays fine, with no lag or jerky problems (IE6/IE7/IE8 in WinXP).

I did not start with a zero length file, so I guess other trips are included, which puts distance at probably closer to 4000 miles (6500km).

[tiwas2]

Hi,

I'm not sure if I understand. Why are you editing the KML file?
You cannot import KML files in TrackMe.

Regards

Well, I had to edit it as the signal "jumped" and placed some weird points tens of kilometers away from where I was actually at. I had to remove these. Also, I wanted to remove some points not interesting for the route...

Is it possible to upload them to your db along with some pictures?

[_LEM_]

Just completed a 2800 mile motorcycle trip (4500km) with updates every 9 minutes, and the local.sdf file size is 168k. I was worried about if it would work with that many waypoints in Googlemaps (after exporting all dates range), but it displays fine, with no lag or jerky problems (IE6/IE7/IE8 in WinXP).

I did not start with a zero length file, so I guess other trips are included, which puts distance at probably closer to 4000 miles (6500km).

Thanks a lot! That's very useful information.
I'm glad it doesn't take too much space.

Regards

[_LEM_]

Well, I had to edit it as the signal "jumped" and placed some weird points tens of kilometers away from where I was actually at. I had to remove these. Also, I wanted to remove some points not interesting for the route...

Is it possible to upload them to your db along with some pictures?

No, KML are just exported files from the database and cannot be imported back.
However, you can assign pictures to positions that are already in the database.

Regards.

[tiwas2]

Ok, thanks! Will walk the same route again and see if I can get it right this time ;)

Cheers!

[tiwas2]

btw...could the jumps be because of bad cell info? I set it up to use gsm cell info too...

[_LEM_]

btw...could the jumps be because of bad cell info? I set it up to use gsm cell info too...

Cell Info is not very accurate so that can be the reason.
If you are using only GPS, remember to increase to number of minimum required satellites for a better accuracy.

[dheehd]

Sorry if this question has been already answered but I didnt find anything browsing/searching the website and that thread.

I recently tried to use the upload picture function but always ended with the "time difference" error.
I guessed it was because of the photo file time or exif time stored in the file vs the last GPS position time stored.
The default setting for the time difference being 180s, I tried to changed it to much larger, however the result is always the same.

So, here are my questions:
- Would this error be triggered by something else ?
- Would there be a way to remove that check, so no matter the time difference, the photo would always upload to the last GPS position stored ?

Note that I did setup a server on my own.
Everything else is working really great. Great app!

[_LEM_]

Sorry if this question has been already answered but I didnt find anything browsing/searching the website and that thread.

I recently tried to use the upload picture function but always ended with the "time difference" error.
I guessed it was because of the photo file time or exif time stored in the file vs the last GPS position time stored.
The default setting for the time difference being 180s, I tried to changed it to much larger, however the result is always the same.

So, here are my questions:
- Would this error be triggered by something else ?
- Would there be a way to remove that check, so no matter the time difference, the photo would always upload to the last GPS position stored ?

Note that I did setup a server on my own.
Everything else is working really great. Great app!

Can you email me that picture?
I will check the exif time stored to see if there is something wrong.

You can find my email here:
http://www.luisespinosa.com/contact_sp.html

[Bakkake]

I seem to be having an issue getting this program to work. I've followed (the somewhat dated) guide on how to setup your own server. Configured my client on the phone and turned it on.

The web page shows me
"One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty. You must generate data by running the TrackMe application on your Windows Mobile device before the map display will work properly."

I can confirm that some of the tables did indeed get filled. It lists a few locations that my phone has sent to the server and my username that i created.

However the CellID and Trips databases seem to be empty. Any idea why this is?

Thanks in advance

[_LEM_]

I seem to be having an issue getting this program to work. I've followed (the somewhat dated) guide on how to setup your own server. Configured my client on the phone and turned it on.

The web page shows me
"One or more TrackMe tables in your database are empty. You must generate data by running the TrackMe application on your Windows Mobile device before the map display will work properly."

I can confirm that some of the tables did indeed get filled. It lists a few locations that my phone has sent to the server and my username that i created.

However the CellID and Trips databases seem to be empty. Any idea why this is?

Thanks in advance

I cannot help you with the first question because I haven't written that part but I suggest you to make a search by 'One or more TrackMe tables...' because that has been asked a few times.

CellID table will be empty until you populate it with some information.
Regarding the Trips table... Are you sure that you have specified a trip name when uploading positions?

Regards

[turtle2472]

I there a log I can look at to see why TrackMe crashes when I'm using it with TomTom running? Seems that if I have both programs running periodically TrackMe will crash. I get no indication either, just stops updating. Last night I was driving back home from a road trip and TrackMe ran flawlessly all weekend until coming back home.

It crashed a little ways into the trip home. I can't say it was TomTom that did it, but it seems to be the only common thing going when it does crash. It's not a big deal, just sucks to miss part of a trip because it crashed and I didn't know it.

[_LEM_]

I there a log I can look at to see why TrackMe crashes when I'm using it with TomTom running? Seems that if I have both programs running periodically TrackMe will crash. I get no indication either, just stops updating. Last night I was driving back home from a road trip and TrackMe ran flawlessly all weekend until coming back home.

It crashed a little ways into the trip home. I can't say it was TomTom that did it, but it seems to be the only common thing going when it does crash. It's not a big deal, just sucks to miss part of a trip because it crashed and I didn't know it.

There is an error.txt file that is generated when a few errors occur but unfortunately I don't think it will help you too much. Sorry about that.
Just check if it's there (in the TrackMe folder on your PDA)

[tiwas2]

Anyone else experiencing system hangs after installing TrackMe and locr? I love the combination, but it seems it has made my system unstable :S

[turtle2472]

There is an error.txt file that is generated when a few errors occur but unfortunately I don't think it will help you too much. Sorry about that.
Just check if it's there (in the TrackMe folder on your PDA)

No error file. Thanks. If I can narrow it down to more specifics I'll let you know so we can see what's going on when it happens.

I'm still loving this app! Thanks again for putting the effort into it. :)

[Bakkake]

I cannot help you with the first question because I haven't written that part but I suggest you to make a search by 'One or more TrackMe tables...' because that has been asked a few times.

CellID table will be empty until you populate it with some information.
Regarding the Trips table... Are you sure that you have specified a trip name when uploading positions?

Regards

Thank you for your response,

I was able to get the app to work with the custom server, somehow switching it to your server and then back to my own caused it to generate the information in the database.

The application worked fine all day yesterday with the Cell ID option (getting the cell id from google) that however has stopped functioning as of today. and it seems that the other cell info providers also don't know any of the cell towers that i pass on a daily basis.

None the less this is a great application!

[_LEM_]

Thank you for your response,

I was able to get the app to work with the custom server, somehow switching it to your server and then back to my own caused it to generate the information in the database.

The application worked fine all day yesterday with the Cell ID option (getting the cell id from google) that however has stopped functioning as of today. and it seems that the other cell info providers also don't know any of the cell towers that i pass on a daily basis.

None the less this is a great application!

Google Database stopped working on my server a few months ago.
I still haven't figured out what has changed. I contacted my web hosting and they say nothing was modified. I'm afraid I will have to find a workaround to make it work.
However, it seems that still works for people using their own servers.

[Bakkake]

Google Database stopped working on my server a few months ago.
I still haven't figured out what has changed. I contacted my web hosting and they say nothing was modified. I'm afraid I will have to find a workaround to make it work.
However, it seems that still works for people using their own servers.

Nevermind, i'm a dumbass. I secured my trackme folder with a .htaccess... that's not gonna work =\

[mongoose0318]

I set up my own server and that works great and the program is running fantastically. My trips show up online and I can access them from any computer. The problem I am having is downloading a kml from the server. I get the message: "Not Logged in or this is not a private system" every time I click on kml download. This happens on the server as well as on a different computer. Any ideas?

[khaytsus]

I there a log I can look at to see why TrackMe crashes when I'm using it with TomTom running? Seems that if I have both programs running periodically TrackMe will crash. I get no indication either, just stops updating. Last night I was driving back home from a road trip and TrackMe ran flawlessly all weekend until coming back home.

It crashed a little ways into the trip home. I can't say it was TomTom that did it, but it seems to be the only common thing going when it does crash. It's not a big deal, just sucks to miss part of a trip because it crashed and I didn't know it.

I've noted the same, but I personally think it's a memory constraint rather than specific to a certain program. I actually have written a mortscript which does a loop which checks for TrackMe. If running, it logs the date/time and memory free on the system, sleeps for a while. If trackme is not running, it logs date/time/memory, restarts trackme, etc..

Of course, since writing it I haven't seen much problems, but there have been times I've restarted TrackMe 4-5 times on a trip, and each time I've had quite a bit of data missing because it wasn't running before I noticed it.

I was hoping I would find the memory creeping down really low, I should try experimenting some more. I mainly notice it if I try to use iGO8, which uses LOTS of ram.

[turtle2472]

I've noted the same, but I personally think it's a memory constraint rather than specific to a certain program. I actually have written a mortscript which does a loop which checks for TrackMe. If running, it logs the date/time and memory free on the system, sleeps for a while. If trackme is not running, it logs date/time/memory, restarts trackme, etc..

Of course, since writing it I haven't seen much problems, but there have been times I've restarted TrackMe 4-5 times on a trip, and each time I've had quite a bit of data missing because it wasn't running before I noticed it.

I was hoping I would find the memory creeping down really low, I should try experimenting some more. I mainly notice it if I try to use iGO8, which uses LOTS of ram.

Good to know I'm not the only one then. This last time it was after TrackMe running for 2 1/2 days straight. TomTom wasn't added until the last part about the time TrackMe crashed. I'll try to pay attention to the memory next time to see what it shows. Also, why TrackMe? Why not crash TomTom or messaging?

My guess is because TrackMe is in the background running while TomTom is normally in the foreground.

[khaytsus]

Good to know I'm not the only one then. This last time it was after TrackMe running for 2 1/2 days straight. TomTom wasn't added until the last part about the time TrackMe crashed. I'll try to pay attention to the memory next time to see what it shows. Also, why TrackMe? Why not crash TomTom or messaging?

My guess is because TrackMe is in the background running while TomTom is normally in the foreground.

That's a good question for someone who knows anything about WM beyond just using it. :) I see WM do this stuff all the time though, random apps just disappear. I see FlexMail do this sometimes when running TomTom or iGO8, sometimes ArielBattery goes (it's like 1.5k of ram!!!!???), etc..

You could be right, WM might decide it has to kill *something* and it starts with background apps.

[bwired]

Since the lastest version I have some problems with trackme.
If the phone is started clean, Trackme starts up without any problems.
After I close trackme (so shut down, not minimize) track wont start up again.
I have to soft reset the phone and anly then it starts again.
I even reinstalled the phone ROM and the problem is still there
Other apps are working OK.

[Saens]

I just returned from my trip. It was about 3000 kilometers, and I made a local file (local01, local02 etc) per day. In the end every local file is about 300kB. I have TrackMe set to make a record every 10 (or 15, can't remember) seconds.
Loading and uploading all the seperate locals to the TrackMe server right now.

When I try to login to http://luisespinosa.com/trackme/index.php using the username and pass I use in TrackMe it doesn't let me in. Am I doing something wrong?

I also let TrackMe make a note of every GPS location in a text file. That one is about 6.5 MB. Any programs around that I can load this file into?

[_LEM_]

Hi guys,

Just to let you know that I'm back on TrackMe's development again! ;)

I just finished adding support for using the GPS Intermediate Driver inside the program. This should help some users having problems when starting the GPS and they couldn't find a workaround to make it work.

I will be testing it for the next few days so there should be a new version soon.

[police22]

I there a log I can look at to see why TrackMe crashes when I'm using it with TomTom running? Seems that if I have both programs running periodically TrackMe will crash. I get no indication either, just stops updating. Last night I was driving back home from a road trip and TrackMe ran flawlessly all weekend until coming back home.

It crashed a little ways into the trip home. I can't say it was TomTom that did it, but it seems to be the only common thing going when it does crash. It's not a big deal, just sucks to miss part of a trip because it crashed and I didn't know it.I've noted the same, but I personally think it's a memory constraint rather than specific to a certain program. I actually have written a mortscript which does a loop which checks for TrackMe. If running, it logs the date/time and memory free on the system, sleeps for a while. If trackme is not running, it logs date/time/memory, restarts trackme, etc..

Of course, since writing it I haven't seen much problems, but there have been times I've restarted TrackMe 4-5 times on a trip, and each time I've had quite a bit of data missing because it wasn't running before I noticed it.

I was hoping I would find the memory creeping down really low, I should try experimenting some more. I mainly notice it if I try to use iGO8, which uses LOTS of ram.

I have noticed this too. While I'm driving or when I wake up to drive (Team Truck Driver) I will notice the program not running. :mad:
Only Programs I have running is default WM stuff, Internet Sharing, & Trackme!!!:confused:

I have just changed roms so will see if it still does it?;)

Also staryon,
Why were the menu popups removed? :confused: Where you could clear screen etc.. I liked that option..

To make another note: Used the rom Solace for a few days and could not get trackme to work. .net and sql installed but would get sql error upon start up of tm... Worked fine on Duttys rom and rom using now.. (See Sig)
Don't know if anyone else had this issue or if it was a I D 10 T error? :D

Thanks again *STARYON* for a wonderfull program... Helps me so that my wife can see where I am with having to bug me on when we will be back to okc.. Out and back freight but can run into problems.. Gonna have to donate to ya again. Keep it up;)

[police22]

Hi guys,

Just to let you know that I'm back on TrackMe's development again! ;)

I just finished adding support for using the GPS Intermediate Driver inside the program. This should help some users having problems when starting the GPS and they couldn't find a workaround to make it work.

I will be testing it for the next few days so there should be a new version soon.

Is there a way that when trackme starts it will execute "QuickGPS"?

So that the sats are updated with out having to run QGPS first? At least that is what I do!! Is this necessary? :p

Thanks

[_LEM_]

Since the lastest version I have some problems with trackme.
If the phone is started clean, Trackme starts up without any problems.
After I close trackme (so shut down, not minimize) track wont start up again.
I have to soft reset the phone and anly then it starts again.
I even reinstalled the phone ROM and the problem is still there
Other apps are working OK.

I think I will change the way the program exits to the previous version.
Not sure if that's the problem but it seems that what I added doesn't make a difference.

Regarding the memory leaks... I'll do some testing leaving the program running for a few days.

By the way, sorry for the late responses... for some reason, this forum lately doesn't send me an email as soon as there is a new post. And sometimes it doesn't send it at all...

[_LEM_]

When I try to login to http://luisespinosa.com/trackme/index.php using the username and pass I use in TrackMe it doesn't let me in. Am I doing something wrong?


I didn't write that part so I'm not sure if I can help you, but send me a PM with your username and password and I will do some testing.

[_LEM_]

I have noticed this too. While I'm driving or when I wake up to drive (Team Truck Driver) I will notice the program not running. :mad:
Only Programs I have running is default WM stuff, Internet Sharing, & Trackme!!!:confused:

I have just changed roms so will see if it still does it?;)

Also staryon,
Why were the menu popups removed? :confused: Where you could clear screen etc.. I liked that option..

To make another note: Used the rom Solace for a few days and could not get trackme to work. .net and sql installed but would get sql error upon start up of tm... Worked fine on Duttys rom and rom using now.. (See Sig)
Don't know if anyone else had this issue or if it was a I D 10 T error? :D

Thanks again *STARYON* for a wonderfull program... Helps me so that my wife can see where I am with having to bug me on when we will be back to okc.. Out and back freight but can run into problems.. Gonna have to donate to ya again. Keep it up;)


I removed it because I wanted to make the program compatible with smartphones and non-touch devices and keeping 2 different versions was going to be too much trouble...

Thanks for your comments! :)

[_LEM_]

Is there a way that when trackme starts it will execute "QuickGPS"?

So that the sats are updated with out having to run QGPS first? At least that is what I do!! Is this necessary? :p

Thanks

I think QuickGPS is only to connect faster but this is not something that you have to do every time.

[police22]

I removed it because I wanted to make the program compatible with smartphones and non-touch devices and keeping 2 different versions was going to be too much trouble...

Thanks for your comments! :)
Ah... ok understood...
Could the clear screen be added anywhere in the settings?
Just wondering!!!
And Your Welcome!!!:D

I think QuickGPS is only to connect faster but this is not something that you have to do every time.
Ya I know, I just do it alot to make trackme/googlemaps/etc gps connect to sat faster.. Seems to work. ;)

I think I will change the way the program exits to the previous version.
Not sure if that's the problem but it seems that what I added doesn't make a difference.

Regarding the memory leaks... I'll do some testing leaving the program running for a few days.

By the way, sorry for the late responses... for some reason, this forum lately doesn't send me an email as soon as there is a new post. And sometimes it doesn't send it at all...
I haven't gotten any emails from this forum for a while now.. Not sure if they changed anything or something in db got corrupted or what. Im gonna verify email and click save again, usually fixes the issues. Seems to work on other sites when that happens.. :p

[_LEM_]

New version available!

- Added support for connecting using the GPS Intermediate Driver.



The only problem that I have seen is for some reason, when using the GPSID, I always get a valid speed and angle from the GPS, even if I'm not moving.
Not sure why this happens. I will keep researching on this.

[bwired]

I think I will change the way the program exits to the previous version.
Not sure if that's the problem but it seems that what I added doesn't make a difference.

Regarding the memory leaks... I'll do some testing leaving the program running for a few days.

By the way, sorry for the late responses... for some reason, this forum lately doesn't send me an email as soon as there is a new post. And sometimes it doesn't send it at all...

Installed the new version as far as I can see it'w working good and more important for me the above problem is solved!
Thanks

[_LEM_]

Installed the new version as far as I can see it'w working good and more important for me the above problem is solved!
Thanks

That's weird because I haven't changed anything that could affect that! :confused:

Maybe the GPS Intermediate driver? who knows!

[digiitz]

Hello!

I have been trying to install the server side trackme server; when I start the install.php process, I get the following error in browser:

PHP Warning: date(): It is not safe to rely on the system's timezone settings. You are *required* to use the date.timezone setting or the date_default_timezone_set() function. In case you used any of those methods and you are still getting this warning, you most likely misspelled the timezone identifier. We selected 'Europe/Moscow' for '3.0/no DST' instead in C:\Inetpub\ftproot\trackme\install.php on line 455


Please help? :)

[_LEM_]

New version available!

- Added Live Map (this is accessible from the 'Show Current Position' button)

http://luisespinosa.com/images/trackme/livemap.jpg

The map is updated automatically every 30 seconds. You can also click on the button located at the bottom right to update it manually.

[jcleek]

Good to see the app still pushing forward Staryon! I moved to an iPhone a few weeks ago and haven't looked back with the exception of this application. The iPhone has an app for everything except TrackMe.

Staryon, any chance of porting this to the iPhone??

I do have some glimmer of hope from InstaMapper.com but they don't have anywhere near the feature set. Despite that I already worked out a display for their data here:

http://www.getcis.com/track

In any case, congrats on what continues to be a successful product!

[khaytsus]

Good to see the app still pushing forward Staryon! I moved to an iPhone a few weeks ago and haven't looked back with the exception of this application. The iPhone has an app for everything except TrackMe.

Staryon, any chance of porting this to the iPhone??

I do have some glimmer of hope from InstaMapper.com but they don't have anywhere near the feature set. Despite that I already worked out a display for their data here:

http://www.getcis.com/track

In any case, congrats on what continues to be a successful product!

Not forgetting the fact that iPhone apps are not allowed to run in the background, right? I hear some mitigate this as best they can by ensuring they are running 'on top', but during phone calls, etc, they stop working. Silly limitations...

[turtle2472]

Not forgetting the fact that iPhone apps are not allowed to run in the background, right? I hear some mitigate this as best they can by ensuring they are running 'on top', but during phone calls, etc, they stop working. Silly limitations...

This is the big thing keeping me from going to the iPhone for this app.

[mcross]

New version available!

- Added Live Map (this is accessible from the 'Show Current Position' button)

http://luisespinosa.com/images/trackme/livemap.jpg

The map is updated automatically every 30 seconds. You can also click on the button located at the bottom right to update it manually.

very cool, when will be able to see my closest buddy on this map? :D

[_LEM_]

very cool, when will be able to see my closest buddy on this map? :D

:D that's funny. Actually it would be easy to do!

[turtle2472]

Man, I feel like we've been having a reunion here in this thread lately. :)

[_LEM_]

By the way, I plan to release version 6.x soon.

Nothing new... it's just I made a lot of cleaning in my code and have reorganized everything for making updates easier.

But first I have to test it...

[nhvoltagenh]

I would like 2 things.

1) The ability to send a destination location to the web viewer from my phone.

Say someone is following my movement.
which is great, but they dont know where im going.
This way they can also see my destination, and how far away i am.

2) The ability to mark a destination on the webviewer.
again this way i can see where someone is, and see how far they are.

now i dont mean how far they are with distance and this and that.

just a simple destination dot, and visually you can see the gap closing.


as well, if i am heading somewhere, i can send the location to the web viewer, and a dot will appear. then the viewers can see where i am in real time and where im going.

[luiggi]

I just have read the first post and looks very neat!! Congratulations for this great application staryon !!

[_LEM_]

I just have read the first post and looks very neat!! Congratulations for this great application staryon !!

You're welcome. Enjoy it!

[morfeass]

Dear jcleek,
One quick question please.
May I use SQL Server 2005 instead of MySQL for the installation package in order to TrackMe access my server???
Is there any problem???

Thank you in andvance

[khoury4]

Staryon, thanks for this app, it is awesome. I like the new feature which allows you to see your "live" location on google maps from your phone.

I have a couple of requests/questions:
- Is it possible to show the live gps trail from your phone?
- I would also like to be able to see the live track of someone else from my phone.
- I second the request for being able to show the destination.
- I also like the request to see your friends locations.
- Is it possible to save the tracks in Google Earth and view them individually later?

Keep up the good work on this app, it keeps getting better and better. We are putting it to the test this weekend. We are going sailing and my wife wants to be able to see where we are while she is on land.

Thanks!

[_LEM_]

New version available!!

- TrackMe will detect if connection to bluetooth GPS has been lost.

- Main core functions have been rewritten to support easier future updates. Program is now better structured and a lot of cleaning has been done.

- GPS is now independent from Tracking. You can start your GPS without tracking. This is useful if you want to force an update or use Live Tracking on a map without tracking.

- Fixed problem when using Cell ID tracking on my server and using Google db. It stopped working a couple of months ago, so I added an workaround to make it work (something must have been changed on my server configuration)

- When uploading a position, the timer is reset. This is useful if uploading a position takes a long time. In previous versions if this happened, 2 positions were uploaded almost consecutively.

- Tons of fixes!


Hopefully this version doesn't introduce new bugs. However, I have changed so many things that who knows...
If you guys find something that was working before and it doesn't with this one, please let me know.

Enjoy!

[Dtrieb]

Great the new Version!

Here 2 things that would be great:

On the Live Map a sign that show what used: GPS oR CellID
An an easy change for different server. (p.e. Select between you Server and a private one)

[iggy]

staryon, I have not paid much attention to Trackme for awhile because it lacked the ability to show the tracking directly on the mobile but Trackme has come a long way and I am happy to be using this excellent software now.

I also second the motion to have the actual tracking shown on the mobile tracking page, my reason for this would be if you are in a foreign country and you are looking for someplace/or just sight seeing but now you need to get back to the hotel you can just retrace your tracking.

[hyachts]

Not sure what's going on, but this app hangs every time I start tracking. I have it set to use a CellID if GPS is not available, and I'm indoors right now so it times out, gets the CellID, converts it to a position and then, right after the "uploading" entry it hangs up. The Windows "working" icon comes up and spins for a second or two, then freezes, and the application becomes unresponsive. I can quit the app using the X or HTC task manager, but something is clearly still running in the background because the phone is very slow afterwards. A soft reset clears things up. Any ideas?

EDIT: So it appears to be related to CellID only. I had it use GPS only and it updated fine. Note that even with the CellID tracking it does appear to send the position if I let it go for a bit, but the program doesn't unfreeze in any reasonable amount of time (I've let it go for ten minutes or so).

[Paulie89]

New version available!!

.....
Enjoy!
Just want to let you know I use it daily and it's a great piece of software. Thanks for that!

[_LEM_]

Not sure what's going on, but this app hangs every time I start tracking. I have it set to use a CellID if GPS is not available, and I'm indoors right now so it times out, gets the CellID, converts it to a position and then, right after the "uploading" entry it hangs up. The Windows "working" icon comes up and spins for a second or two, then freezes, and the application becomes unresponsive. I can quit the app using the X or HTC task manager, but something is clearly still running in the background because the phone is very slow afterwards. A soft reset clears things up. Any ideas?

EDIT: So it appears to be related to CellID only. I had it use GPS only and it updated fine. Note that even with the CellID tracking it does appear to send the position if I let it go for a bit, but the program doesn't unfreeze in any reasonable amount of time (I've let it go for ten minutes or so).

Could you send me your config.dat file located on your TrackMe folder?
I will try to do some testing using your settings to see if I can reproduce the error.

Email:
http://luisespinosa.com/contact_eng.html

[_LEM_]

Just want to let you know I use it daily and it's a great piece of software. Thanks for that!

You're welcome! I'm glad you find it useful.
;)

[_LEM_]

By the way, I started working today in the tracking log for the Live Map.
I hope to have something by the end of the week.

[vatzec]

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4481514&postcount=71

[_LEM_]

New version available!

- Added tracking log for Live Map


There are some restrictions though. It seems that Google Map checks how many requests are made from a single IP address.

In order to generate a path I need to pass in the URL a list of positions. I cannot pass a huge list of positions because the URL size is limited.
On the other hand, it seems that Google tracks how many positions have been passed and after a certain number, it will block you and you won't be able to get more maps.
I had to reset my router a few times because of that.

For those reasons, the maximum number of points in a path that I am passing is 10. I have also increased the interval of updating to 45 seconds.

I had to add those limitations just in case Google decides to ban my site id because of too much traffic.

Let's see how it goes... if everything goes ok, I will be removing some of those limitations.

[_LEM_]

New version available

- Fixed problem when the option to use the Cell ID if GPS was not available was enabled. This was causing to try to read the Cell ID every 5s if for any reason failed. For this reason, the application became unresponsive.
- Other minor fixes

[_LEM_]

New version available

- Some more cleaning and code reorganizing.

[mvmpy]

Hi Staryon,

thank you so much for this app. It is really great. It works just fine on my Kaiser. Thank you.

[_LEM_]

Hi Staryon,

thank you so much for this app. It is really great. It works just fine on my Kaiser. Thank you.

You're welcome. Enjoy!

[a_yacoub1]

i need to purchase a device and use it in my car so is there any recomendation to buy some product

cheape and have good performance and integrated with trackme server
for life time use

[xda-kungfu]

For those who have there own display server. . . . . .

If anyone is having problems with getting existing trips (i.e. TrackMe crashes)
Try adding this to the top of the php files e.g. requests.php
Rather than having just:
<?php
Change it to:
<?php error_reporting (E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE);
This may fix other stuff too like uploading pics. Add it to all PHP files.

Also for those who are experiencing slow loading of maps it could be due to the number of positions in the trip.
You can halve this by just mapping the odd numbers.
Try adding this to line 1125 in index.php
AND MOD(ID,2)=1
i.e change this:
$result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM positions WHERE FK_Users_ID='$ID' AND FK_Trips_ID='$trip' AND DateOccurred BETWEEN '$startday' AND '$endday' ORDER BY DateOccurred");
to this:
$result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM positions WHERE FK_Users_ID='$ID' AND FK_Trips_ID='$trip' AND DateOccurred BETWEEN '$startday' AND '$endday' AND MOD(ID,2)=1 ORDER BY DateOccurred");


Now for a question;
Does anyone know how to change the default zoom for Goggle maps?
I want the trip to be loaded at the optimum level. i.e. the maximum zoom where you can still see the whole trip.

Cheers

[sciacca75]

TrackMe.exe
MissingMethodException
Impossibile trovare il file o l'assembly 'System.Data.SqlServerCe, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=3BE235DF1C8D2AD3' oppure una delle sue dipendenze.

in f.a()

[_LEM_]

i need to purchase a device and use it in my car so is there any recomendation to buy some product

cheape and have good performance and integrated with trackme server
for life time use

As far as I know there are not specific incompatible models with TrackMe.
If you have any problems it should be because of the configuration.

Touch screen devices should be easier to handle with TrackMe, but non touch screen Smartphones work as well.
You can use it with PDAs that have an integrated or bluetooth GPS.

[_LEM_]

TrackMe.exe
MissingMethodException
Impossibile trovare il file o l'assembly 'System.Data.SqlServerCe, Version=3.5.0.0, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=3BE235DF1C8D2AD3' oppure una delle sue dipendenze.

in f.a()

Did you install SQL Server on your PDA?

[_LEM_]

For those who have there own display server. . . . . .

If anyone is having problems with getting existing trips (i.e. TrackMe crashes)
Try adding this to the top of the php files e.g. requests.php
Rather than having just:
<?php
Change it to:
<?php error_reporting (E_ALL ^ E_NOTICE);
This may fix other stuff too like uploading pics. Add it to all PHP files.

Also for those who are experiencing slow loading of maps it could be due to the number of positions in the trip.
You can halve this by just mapping the odd numbers.
Try adding this to line 1125 in index.php
AND MOD(ID,2)=1
i.e change this:
$result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM positions WHERE FK_Users_ID='$ID' AND FK_Trips_ID='$trip' AND DateOccurred BETWEEN '$startday' AND '$endday' ORDER BY DateOccurred");
to this:
$result = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM positions WHERE FK_Users_ID='$ID' AND FK_Trips_ID='$trip' AND DateOccurred BETWEEN '$startday' AND '$endday' AND MOD(ID,2)=1 ORDER BY DateOccurred");


Now for a question;
Does anyone know how to change the default zoom for Goggle maps?
I want the trip to be loaded at the optimum level. i.e. the maximum zoom where you can still see the whole trip.

Cheers

Thanks for that, but maybe it would be better if you post it in the User Development thread.

Cheers

[_LEM_]

New version available!

- Fixed bug when using GPS Intermediate Driver. It may cause TrackMe to freeze in some situations.


Hopefully it's fixed... I have to keep testing on this.

PS: I changed my nick ;)

[xda-kungfu]

Can new versions be installed on top of existing versions. i.e. will settings be deleted or saved when the old version is removed?
Cheers

[_LEM_]

Can new versions be installed on top of existing versions. i.e. will settings be deleted or saved when the old version is removed?
Cheers

Yes, settings will not be deleted.

[xda-kungfu]

Just tested the upgrade and it appears to keep the original settings

[a_yacoub1]

can i use trackme server with gps device in my car not mobile phone with gps
integrated
i want to buy gps device integrated with track me???

[_LEM_]

can i use trackme server with gps device in my car not mobile phone with gps
integrated
i want to buy gps device integrated with track me???

Hi a_yacoub1,

I'm sorry but TrackMe only works with Windows Mobile devices (touchscreen and smartphones PDAs)

[jmbillings]

This is brilliant - any idea of the amount of data it uploads/downloads when live tracking? Me and a friend are planning a Euro roadtrip next year and I'd like to be able to provide a live feed of where in the alps we are to friends and family, however roaming data charges will more than likely be prohibitively expensive... I'll probably look into local sim cards for the countries we're in, but any idea on the amounts of data...?

[_LEM_]

This is brilliant - any idea of the amount of data it uploads/downloads when live tracking? Me and a friend are planning a Euro roadtrip next year and I'd like to be able to provide a live feed of where in the alps we are to friends and family, however roaming data charges will more than likely be prohibitively expensive... I'll probably look into local sim cards for the countries we're in, but any idea on the amounts of data...?

Check the FAQ, there are some estimates there.
http://www.luisespinosa.com/trackme_eng.html#S5

Cheers

[jmbillings]

Check the FAQ, there are some estimates there.
http://www.luisespinosa.com/trackme_eng.html#S5

Cheers

Ahh, exactly what I was looking for - apologies, I should have found that myself!

[khaytsus]

Lem,

Not sure when this started happening, but the last few versions I've seen seem to be very likely to "lose connection to GPS" and that's end of story, it stops logging until you manually re-start it with the blue icon on the main TrackMe screen.

Perhaps this is intentional to a degree, but can you re-try to connect to the GPS? I never have a problem actually reconnecting to the GPS, just it seems for whatever reason it loses connection temporarily.

I'll experiment some to see if I can figure out what's causing it, but I think regardless TrackMe attempting to reconnect would be a good thing, perhaps every time interval that it'd take a reading? Or a separate fixed value would be fine, every 15s or something.

[_LEM_]

Lem,

Not sure when this started happening, but the last few versions I've seen seem to be very likely to "lose connection to GPS" and that's end of story, it stops logging until you manually re-start it with the blue icon on the main TrackMe screen.

Perhaps this is intentional to a degree, but can you re-try to connect to the GPS? I never have a problem actually reconnecting to the GPS, just it seems for whatever reason it loses connection temporarily.

I'll experiment some to see if I can figure out what's causing it, but I think regardless TrackMe attempting to reconnect would be a good thing, perhaps every time interval that it'd take a reading? Or a separate fixed value would be fine, every 15s or something.

Hi khaytsus,

Do you use a bluetooth GPS?
I think the timeout that I specified was 15s. If during that time TrackMe doesn't receive any data from the GPS, it will disconnect.
Yes, I thought about the reconnect thing. I will try to add it soon.

Cheers

[khaytsus]

Hi khaytsus,

Do you use a bluetooth GPS?
I think the timeout that I specified was 15s. If during that time TrackMe doesn't receive any data from the GPS, it will disconnect.
Yes, I thought about the reconnect thing. I will try to add it soon.

Cheers

Yep, bluetooth GPS. That'd be cool, not sure why it seems like it's doing this now and it never did before, but I'll look forward to an update in this regard. :) In the meanwhile I'll just keep an eye on it.