*TrackMe* GPS/CellID Tracking tool for Google Earth & Google Maps *UPDATED 10/22/08*

[mk1 black limited]

I've installed the server-files on my own server, and remote logging to that works (I've checked the database and it has valid entries, and the logfiles for my webserver shows positions being posted). However, all I get on the webpage is a large world map if I choose a trip, show all points and press the Show-button? Why no trip?

If I press the Live Tracking -button I get my current position.

I'm probably doing something fundamentally wrong, but I can't quite see what...:-)

Ahhh...solution was here:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1909507&postcount=1950

(i.e. there's a bug in the server.zip in the first post)

[mk1 black limited]

...actually it's a bug in install.php which does not include the three lines:

//to show all map points when you arrive at the page and when you change trips
//0=don't show, 1=show
$showmap="1";

[mcross]

Hi Mcross,

The user id are the same ID=1

The old trips table are from 1 to 16 and in the new one 1 to 12

Regards
Josef

Hello Josef,

I am not real sure how to tell you how to proceed. You will have to change the keys in you old trips table so they do not match anything you your current trips table, but when you change the key in the trips, you will have to change the trip_id field in your positions table to match.

The trips in your current database are ones you want to keep also, or do you care to get ride of them?

[mcross]

I have made a file that will display the last positions for each user in the database. its output in in kml format, so you can view using google earth, google maps(both on internet and from mobile Google Maps) or any kml viewer. you just point to http://www.yoursite.com/trackme/usertrack.php, in google earth you can set the refresh and it automatically stays updated.

right now the icon is the man.png from google.

I am still making changes but still thought it might be useful to some users. I have tried to make it compatible with both php4 and php5.

there is no authentication so if you put this on your site as is, anyone will be able to see the last positions for all users.

I am thinking that with a little more work, we will be able to pass some variables like username, password, and then trip_id or trip_name, then it would be possible to view any of the saved trips from google earth/maps.

[mcross]

...actually it's a bug in install.php which does not include the three lines:

//to show all map points when you arrive at the page and when you change trips
//0=don't show, 1=show
$showmap="1";

Thanks mk1 black limited for the trouobleshooting.

staryon,
attached are updated config.php and install.php files to fix this issue.

[JoseF]

Hello Josef,

I am not real sure how to tell you how to proceed. You will have to change the keys in you old trips table so they do not match anything you your current trips table, but when you change the key in the trips, you will have to change the trip_id field in your positions table to match.

The trips in your current database are ones you want to keep also, or do you care to get ride of them?

Hi Mcross,

I thougt it was easy to merge the databases. Never mind .
Thanks for your help.
JoseF

[dusoo]

Hi,
i have tried to use maps.google.com to view my uploaded track, but nothing have been found after i search for http://www.luisespinosa.com/trackme/routes/dusoo.kml.
Am i doing something wrong?
Thanks for any reply!

[mcross]

Hi,
i have tried to use maps.google.com to view my uploaded track, but nothing have been found after i search for http://www.luisespinosa.com/trackme/routes/dusoo.kml.
Am i doing something wrong?
Thanks for any reply!

I just looked at your track in maps.google.com, are you still having troubles?

[6thElement]

Is it possible to use the software to track a route, then generate the Google Earth file once finished? I want to use the software with the phone in flight mode to conserve battery.

Thanks.

[staryon]

Is it possible to use the software to track a route, then generate the Google Earth file once finished? I want to use the software with the phone in flight mode to conserve battery.

Thanks.

Yes, you can create the GE file at any time.

[dmurray14]

I have a request (may have already been requested)

Is there any way to make maybe a much simpler version of this program that, upon launch, displays no UI or anything, just gets the current position, uploads, and quits? It would be really neat to set up a script to do this maybe 2x a day. That way if you lose the phone or something you can find it - but you're also not running live 24x7.

Just an idea...

Dan

[staryon]

I have a request (may have already been requested)

Is there any way to make maybe a much simpler version of this program that, upon launch, displays no UI or anything, just gets the current position, uploads, and quits? It would be really neat to set up a script to do this maybe 2x a day. That way if you lose the phone or something you can find it - but you're also not running live 24x7.

Just an idea...

Dan

It's a good idea. The only thing is this program is not really designed for that. I'm sure there are tons of programs that do that kind of things in case your phone is stolen or something like that.
However, let me me think about it. I'm working on the stealth mode at this moment so if I get it to work I may add that too.

[6thElement]

Yes, you can create the GE file at any time.
Thanks.

I'm all installed and setup on my own server, just need to go outside and lay down a track :)

[mangelot]

Hello,

First off all my compliments for this outstanding tool. :)
But i have one question,
when connecting my mobile phone to the parrot ck3300 BT carkit/gps module the trackme device is working correct,
but when i lets say turn off my car the gps device is also turned off. and the mobile phone (trackme) is still connected?
if i resume my trip and start the car again it doens't connect automatically
to the gps, and so i lose the trip. because i need to close down the trackme application en restart it again.,
is there an possibility to let the trackme application autoresume after the gps is restarted?
let say try to connect every minute our XX seconds..

regards Mangelot

[dusoo]

Im finally able to view my kml file on maps.google.com, but since yesterday i having problem to get Trackme gps-connected...I have tried to reinstall - it did not help. But, i have tried to run IGO - it has connected easily, then i switched back to TrackMe, leaving IGO on, and TrackMe was able to connect...
Im sure that i have not changed any settings on my phone or in TrackMe. Im on WM6 by the way. Can anyone suggest me to do anything? thanks a lot

[prsgroup]

Hi Staryon,

I have a problem, when I`m online and have a fix try to upload a picture , Get this: "No positions for user found". If I use the force update and add the picture it works.

This problem is when I run my own server.

If I upload to yours it works well.

Do you have any clue what can be?

Regards
JoseF


I had the same problem. Turns out that it was due to the version of mysql that I was running. The requests.php uses commands that are only supported with mysql 5.0 and above, specifically TIMESTAMPDIFF.

Hope this helps.

Rick

[staryon]

I had the same problem. Turns out that it was due to the version of mysql that I was running. The requests.php uses commands that are only supported with mysql 5.0 and above, specifically TIMESTAMPDIFF.

Hope this helps.

Rick

Thanks for the information, prsgroup.

[staryon]

NEW VERSION AVAILABLE!!

- Now the KML shows the orientation (bearings). You can enable/disable this option when exporting data or when using Live Tracking. (Thanks mcross for providing the function to calculate the angle between 2 positions)

Notes:
1. If you are storing your data LOCALLY, this new version will erase your current information (I'm really sorry about that!)
2. If you are using your own server:
- Some server files have changed (export.php, requests.php and added new icons)
- You need to update your database with this query:
ALTER TABLE `positions` ADD `Angle` double default NULL

[prsgroup]

Thanks for the information, prsgroup.

Your welcome. Thanks for a great job!

There are a couple of other issues that I encountered while setting up my server. As mentioned above, make sure that you're using mysql 5.x. In the readme for the server package, it directs you to chmod the pics folder. I also found it necessary to chmod the routes folder as well. Install.php successfully created the database and tables, but failed to modify config.php. I'm not sure why--I just manually modified the file.

Also I have a minor suggestion. If a picture is successfully uploaded, can the checkbox to the left of the picture be automatically cleared so that they are not, by default, included in subsequent uploads?

Thanks,
Rick

[staryon]

If a picture is successfully uploaded, can the checkbox to the left of the picture be automatically cleared so that they are not, by default, included in subsequent uploads?


Done! Check the new version that I just uploaded.

[prsgroup]

Done! Check the new version that I just uploaded.

Thanks!

And one other thing... index.php references mootools-release-1.11.js which is not included in the server package. I'm not sure what it's used it for, but anyone that needs it can get it here (http://mootools.net/download).

Rick

[w01f]

During live tracking, is it possible for the map to stay on satellite view during an automatic refresh?

At the moment, I have my local server map refresh every 30 seconds, but if the tracker is watching on the satellite view, it keeps switching back to normal map mode.

Many thanks!

P.S. What is the best way to delete unwanted Trips - SQL query or manually editing a file somewhere?

[staryon]

During live tracking, is it possible for the map to stay on satellite view during an automatic refresh?

At the moment, I have my local server map refresh every 30 seconds, but if the tracker is watching on the satellite view, it keeps switching back to normal map mode.



I cannot help you with that but maybe jcleek or mcross who worked on the web viewer may give you some information when they see your post.


P.S. What is the best way to delete unwanted Trips - SQL query or manually editing a file somewhere?
There is an option in TrackMe called 'Manage Trips'. You can delete trips from there.

Regards

[TurboX2]

wat does the new update mean by orientation/barings??

i keep my phone upright in my car, wouldnt taht effect it?

[GpsPasSion]

NEW VERSION AVAILABLE!!
Notes:
1. If you are storing your data LOCALLY, this new version will erase your current information (I'm really sorry about that!)
2. If you are using your own server:

Thanks for the new version. I am using my own server, but all the data does seem to be gone, at least it won't display on the map, I can only see the latest position, is this normal ? Any fix for that ?

Is it because the data has no angle ?

No biggie but I can't switch the language to French, German works though.

Did you have a chance to look into freezing the GPS position when the "force update" button is pushed instead of when the data is uploaded ? Would be useful to memory an exact spot.

[staryon]

Thanks for the new version. I am using my own server, but all the data does seem to be gone, at least it won't display on the map, I can only see the latest position, is this normal ? Any fix for that ?

Is it because the data has no angle ?

No biggie but I can't switch the language to French, German works though.

Did you have a chance to look into freezing the GPS position when the "force update" button is pushed instead of when the data is uploaded ? Would be useful to memory an exact spot.

Did you update the server files? This version doesn't delete any data if you are storing it remotely.

>Did you have a chance to look into freezing the GPS position when the "force >update" button is pushed instead of when the data is uploaded ?

Yes, I did, unfortunately the way TrackMe is designed doesn't allow me to do that very easily. Sorry, but I don't plan to add that by now.

[GpsPasSion]

Ah ok, sorry to hear that, but thanks for looking into it. Still think it would be a nice plus ;-)

Not sure what's going on with the data not being displayed in v1.17, I restored my previous server version v1.16 and the tracks display fine. If I have time I will.

Another suggestion, when a request for an SMS is sent and GPS is set to disconnect between updates there is an error, could you force the acquisition of a GPS position when there is such a request ?

[staryon]

Not sure what's going on with the data not being displayed in v1.17, I restored my previous server version v1.16 and the tracks display fine. If I have time I will.


It may sound silly, but did you click on 'Show' when you are in v1.17? By default you won't see any data until you click that button. In previous versions wasn't like that.

By the way, web viewer v1.17 was released before I uploaded the version yesterday, so it has nothing to do with my latest changes.

[GpsPasSion]

That could be it, but I'm not seeing any "Show" button to click on ? Do you mean "Show User" top left ? Tried that and no change. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious !

[staryon]

That could be it, but I'm not seeing any "Show" button to click on ? Do you mean "Show User" top left ? Tried that and no change. Sorry if I'm missing something obvious !

I mean the Show button under the Live tracking button.

Check the attached image.

[jon_k]

It's the server the one that generates the KML file.

I will provide soon a version where you can upload the information to your own server and I will also include the php files that you need to copy to your server. (it should be very simple to setup)

Staryon,

Consider making a new post for this version. I use your older version which supports this and love it. Awaiting for that release ;-)

[staryon]

Staryon,

Consider making a new post for this version. I use your older version which supports this and love it. Awaiting for that release ;-)

I'm sorry but I don't understand. You can use your own server since one of the first versions. Am I missing something?

Regards

[emay]

Staryon,
is it possible for you to also add an extra (virtual) COM port where you copy the incoming GPS data stream. I am having problems when I e.g. use both TomTom and Trackme. Either one of the apps gets the data stream, but never both at the same time. An extra port might solve this problem.

[GpsPasSion]

I mean the Show button under the Live tracking button.

Check the attached image.Thanks, actually I don't have thise screen at all, in the server zip I downloaded yesterday, it looks like the old one but with v1.17 at the top instead.

I see index.php dated 03/02/2008, could that be the problem ?

Can you maybe reupload the zip ?

[webpatrick]

Staryon,
is it possible for you to also add an extra (virtual) COM port where you copy the incoming GPS data stream. I am having problems when I e.g. use both TomTom and Trackme. Either one of the apps gets the data stream, but never both at the same time. An extra port might solve this problem.

Goto "External GPS Settings" somewhere in "Settings" and in the third tab choose automatic.

If "External GPS Settings" are not available, search the forum how to enable it so it turns up in Settings.

[JoseF]

Hi Mcross,

I think the question is about the database.

In the trackme webbpage, In the calender if I try to change the date say :
Trip from 09 AM to 11 AM Go to calender and change the time to 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM in my server it does not work but it works in Luis.

Any ideas what`s wrong ?

Regards
JoseF

[staryon]

Thanks, actually I don't have thise screen at all, in the server zip I downloaded yesterday, it looks like the old one but with v1.17 at the top instead.

I see index.php dated 03/02/2008, could that be the problem ?

Can you maybe reupload the zip ?

uhmm... I see.

mcross do you think you can send me the latest server files? Just to be sure that I'm uploading the latest.

Thanks

[staryon]

wat does the new update mean by orientation/barings??

i keep my phone upright in my car, wouldnt taht effect it?

This is how it looks with the new version:

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

[jon_k]

I'm sorry but I don't understand. You can use your own server since one of the first versions. Am I missing something?

Regards


Hey.

I took this quote I will provide soon a version where you can upload the information to your own server and I will also include the php files that you need to copy to your server. (it should be very simple to setup)

I thought this quote meant that your new version here DID NOT include the ability to post the coordinates up to the web script you included.

You're saying that it does? Sorry for the confusion. I'll go ahead and try it out tonight and see what happens. I haven't used the product in a while. I'll PM you later tonight with a donation probably too.

[mcross]

uhmm... I see.

mcross do you think you can send me the latest server files? Just to be sure that I'm uploading the latest.

Thanks

As soon as I get home I will get the latest file together and upload. Will be in a couple of hours.

[mcross]

attached are the server files, I did need to update the index.php and the install.php. everything else looked the same.

maybe this will solve some of the issues with the dates and only being able to see the live tracking. please repost if the problems are not solved.

staryon,
good job on adding the bearing's, i appreciate the addition. makes my maps much more readable. I will add the arrows to the web interface.

[staryon]

attached are the server files, I did need to update the index.php and the install.php. everything else looked the same.

maybe this will solve some of the issues with the dates and only being able to see the live tracking. please repost if the problems are not solved.

staryon,
good job on adding the bearing's, i appreciate the addition. makes my maps much more readable. I will add the arrows to the web interface.

Thanks a lot. I just updated the file with yours.

By the way, this is the logic that I follow for showing the arrows so we keep both interfaces consistent:




if angle <22.5 -> Show arrow0.png
else if angle < 67.5 -> Show arrow45.png
else if angle < 112.5 -> Show arrow90.png
else if angle < 157.5 -> Show arrow135.png
else if angle < 202.5 -> Show arrow180.png
else if angle < 247.5 -> Show arrow225.png
else if angle < 292.5 -> Show arrow270.png
else if angle < 337.5 -> Show arrow315.png
else Show arrow0.png



However if you find a better logic or something that we may change just let me know.

Regards

[staryon]

I just noticed that your server files didn't include the latest icons (I made some changes in the icons this morning and they look much better now) I updated the zip file with those.

It can be downloaded from here as usual:
http://luisespinosa.com/bin/trackme/server.zip

[emay]

Goto "External GPS Settings" somewhere in "Settings" and in the third tab choose automatic.

If "External GPS Settings" are not available, search the forum how to enable it so it turns up in Settings.

I've got that, but it still does not work. I have tried all possible combinations, where I attached Trackme to the GPS program Port and Tomtom to the hardware port and v.v. Come to think of it I never tried to have both connected to the program port. I'll be back.

I'm back. I can only connect Tomtom to my hardware port (in my Trinity COM9) to get a signal. Connecting Trackme to the program port does not give a a useable signal. What next?

[GpsPasSion]

I just noticed that your server files didn't include the latest icons (I made some changes in the icons this morning and they look much better now) I updated the zip file with those.

It can be downloaded from here as usual:
http://luisespinosa.com/bin/trackme/server.zip
Thanks for the new server files. I have the new buttons now but google map still centered in the Pacific Ocean and no data points displayed, do I need to run the install php again ?

[Kai-Uwe]

just update to the new version of Trackme 3.3.2.67-

Overwrite my old serverfiles with the new ones.

It looks like Trackme is runing fine....but...

There is nothing to see in google earth.. No trips no points nothing...

The webinterface stays also clean. only shows the global view. i can select the Trip. click show or live tracking......nothing to see...Show the "old" Version 1.17 ???

:eek:

And now: Switched back to the old server Files. Trackme ist still the newest version. And: Anything runs fine like before.... Ok. No Bearings etc. Just like before. Goggle Earth is also working fine again.

So there must be something wrong with the server-files.

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[kb1313]

well, i'm using my own server now and it all works fine. i'm still having some problems with the tables (in php4), so the display of the date and time is not very nice... but google earth shows the new arrows (direction) and google maps shows the whole trip if i say: show all points... (but without the direction arrows)

so i think, the server files are working...

[staryon]

just update to the new version of Trackme 3.3.2.67-

Overwrite my old serverfiles with the new ones.

It looks like Trackme is runing fine....but...

There is nothing to see in google earth.. No trips no points nothing...

The webinterface stays also clean. only shows the global view. i can select the Trip. click show or live tracking......nothing to see...Show the "old" Version 1.17 ???

:eek:

And now: Switched back to the old server Files. Trackme ist still the newest version. And: Anything runs fine like before.... Ok. No Bearings etc. Just like before. Goggle Earth is also working fine again.

So there must be something wrong with the server-files.

Greetings Kai-Uwe

Did you update your datbase with the script change that I posted?

[dusoo]

Hi guys, am i able to upload local generated file to the luisespinosa web page to see the route? Cos, it's not working for me. Routes generated localy can be stored only localy fofr me and not uploaded to web page...Is it possible? thanks

[Kai-Uwe]

Did you update your datbase with the script change that I posted?


No!? How do i have to do that???

Greetings Kai-Uwe

Just did a small call with my provider...It was quite simple! Just copy and paste the "script" in the query-field in my management console...click ok and done!!

So it works fine now with Google Earth. I Can see the bearing-icons now :-)

But what is about the Webinterface? Is it right that there are no bearing-icons at this time?

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[GpsPasSion]

Thanks for the new server files. I have the new buttons now but google map still centered in the Pacific Ocean and no data points displayed, do I need to run the install php again ? Sorry to come back to this problem, I take it moving to v1.17 doens't require anything else other than running the script to add the angles and putting the new files? Still no trip display here, that's what it looks like for me when I click on "show".

[staryon]

Sorry to come back to this problem, I take it moving to v1.17 doens't require anything else other than running the script to add the angles and putting the new files? Still no trip display here, that's what it looks like for me when I click on "show".

sorry but I don't really know why it doesn't work on your server.
I understand that you did run the database script update, right?

Maybe mcross may come up with something, but I have no idea why it doesn't work on yours. Sorry about that.

[mcross]

Sorry to come back to this problem, I take it moving to v1.17 doens't require anything else other than running the script to add the angles and putting the new files? Still no trip display here, that's what it looks like for me when I click on "show".

does your config.php file contain the $showmap= variable ?.


// Google Maps default view (G_NORMAL_MAP,G_SATELLITE_MAP, G_HYBRID_MAP or G_PHYSICAL_MAP)
$googleview = "G_NORMAL_MAP";
//to show all map points when you arrive at the page and when you change trips
//0=dont show, 1=show
$showmap="1";

// Map style

[mcross]

added code to use the bearing arrows. arrows will show as long as there is no custom icon attached to a point.

added another variable in the config file, $siteroot, so make sure that gets added on existing servers.

also updated the install.php(to account for new $siteroot variable) and the database.sql (to create the 'Angle' field in the positions table).

I set the version number to 1.18 also.

I am attaching the whole server file.


Staryon,
I noticed that when using the export in trackme. the kml file that gets generated points to http://luisespinosa.com/trackme/whicheverarrow.png for the arrow pictures,even though I have it set to my own server. Don't know if you did this by design or just overlooked this in your code.

[odie3]

Thanks, works GREAT.

PS: I also noticed the image path in the *kml file.

added code to use the bearing arrows. arrows will show as long as there is no custom icon attached to a point.

added another variable in the config file, $siteroot, so make sure that gets added on existing servers.

also updated the install.php(to account for new $siteroot variable) and the database.sql (to create the 'Angle' field in the positions table).

I set the version number to 1.18 also.

I am attaching the whole server file.


Staryon,
I noticed that when using the export in trackme. the kml file that gets generated points to http://luisespinosa.com/trackme/whicheverarrow.png for the arrow pictures,even though I have it set to my own server. Don't know if you did this by design or just overlooked this in your code.

[GpsPasSion]

Nice update on the GM maps for the direction !

The $showmap= variable was indeed missing, I added it to config.php and now it's working again !

Still can't swith to French (all other languages ok), no biggie but would be nice to do.

@staryon - I was thinking about the position for a forced update. Since it's difficult to freeze the position when the command is sent, could you maybe have an option to put the lat/long in the text of the message ?

[mcross]

Still can't swith to French (all other languages ok), no biggie but would be nice to do.


I was trying to figure out the why French language was not working, got to the language.php file, the french section is in english. I looked through all my different versions of the language file and all of mine are in english.
Do you have the french translation that you can post? or can someone provide it for me?

[JoseF]

added code to use the bearing arrows. arrows will show as long as there is no custom icon attached to a point.

added another variable in the config file, $siteroot, so make sure that gets added on existing servers.

also updated the install.php(to account for new $siteroot variable) and the database.sql (to create the 'Angle' field in the positions table).

I set the version number to 1.18 also.

I am attaching the whole server file.


Staryon,
I noticed that when using the export in trackme. the kml file that gets generated points to http://luisespinosa.com/trackme/whicheverarrow.png for the arrow pictures,even though I have it set to my own server. Don't know if you did this by design or just overlooked this in your code.



I have installd the server you post , samething is missing. The database that it creates have only 3 tables the positions don´t came up.
I have change with the database.sql from the first page.(server.zip)
Then it works

Regards
JoseF

[mcross]

I have installd the server you post , samething is missing. The database that it creates have only 3 tables the positions don´t came up.
I have change with the database.sql from the first page.(server.zip)
Then it works

Regards
JoseF

thanks JoseF, I duplicated a line that stayron added, I don't read too well sometimes.:).

I changed the database sql and updated the attachment in my previous post.

[staryon]

mcross,

I think I'm lost with the latest udpates! :p

I used your file to update my website and now I don't see the Show button. Instead I see the 'Apply Points filter'
On the other hand, some text is in Spanish. I don't know why.

Do you think you can double check that you uploaded the latest files?


One more thing, I see that you added a variable called:

$siteroot ="http://www.yoursite.com/trackme/";

You don't really need that. If you do:
$siteroot ="http://".$_SERVER['HTTP_HOST']."/".basename(getcwd())."/";
you will get the same result.

By the way, I updated the file export.php with that. So instead of hard coding my website name, I use that.

Please let me know when you think you have the latest files so I can upload the file server.zip to my server.

Thanks

[staryon]

I think I got it to work. I deleted the cookies and now it's working fine.

Just the above suggestion, if you can get rid of that variable,so the user doesn't have to worry about entering the full path.

ahh... one more thing!! I think it would be nice to have an option in the viewer (not in the configuration) where you can enable/disable bearings,
and display the map how it was before. You know... to keep it consistent with the KML file that I generate. I also let the user to choose that.

Thanks

[mcross]

$siteroot ="http://www.yoursite.com/trackme/";

You don't really need that. If you do:
$siteroot ="http://".$_SERVER['HTTP_HOST']."/".basename(getcwd())."/";
you will get the same result.

Thanks
cool,
I tried to find a way of doing this, but failed. I will add this and then check my files again.

do you have a language file with the french translation?

[staryon]

Here are the latest files with the latest icons and the change in the export.php file:

http://luisespinosa.com/bin/trackme/server.zip

[staryon]

cool,
I tried to find a way of doing this, but failed. I will add this and then check my files again.

do you have a language file with the french translation?

I'm sorry I have no idea of French! I hope somebody can make the translation for us.
By the way, I need to update the Spanish translation. There is still some text in English.

[GpsPasSion]

A bit confused about the $siteroot variable, do we need it or not ?

Will upload the French translation later tonight !

[mcross]

A bit confused about the $siteroot variable, do we need it or not ?

Will upload the French translation later tonight !

once I add the code suggested by staryon you will not need the siteroot variable. but until then, if you have put the new files on your server, you will need that variable set.

[peterdm]

can't get server installed, recieve following message

Notice: Undefined index: folder in C:\Websites\trackme\install.php on line 55

Notice: Undefined index: username in C:\Websites\trackme\install.php on line 59

TrackMe Server Side Installation
Database tables created successfully


Remember to create two folders ("routes" and "pics") in your TrackMe folder.

If there are no errors listed above then the installation of server side files and tables is complete. You MUST delete the install.php and database.sql files before the map page will display. Once you delete install.php you can click here to view your custom map.

If you have not installed the application on your Windows Mobile Professional device you can download the latest version here


after deleting install.php and sql files i receive:

Notice: Undefined index: language in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 20

Notice: Undefined variable: storelanguage in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 24

Notice: Undefined index: filter in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 67

Notice: Undefined index: trip in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 68

Notice: Undefined index: ID in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 69

Notice: Undefined index: username in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 70

Notice: Undefined index: password in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 71

Notice: Undefined index: action in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 72

Notice: Undefined index: storecrosshair in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 73

Notice: Undefined index: storeshowheader in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 74

Notice: Undefined index: storeclickcenter in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 75

Notice: Undefined index: storeoverview in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 76

Notice: Undefined index: storelanguage in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 77

Notice: Undefined index: storeunits in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 78

Notice: Undefined index: storestartdate in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 79

Notice: Undefined index: storeenddate in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 80

Notice: Undefined variable: custom_view in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 82

Notice: Undefined variable: loggedin in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 235

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 242

Notice: Undefined variable: show_header in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 286

Notice: Use of undefined constant ID - assumed 'ID' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 305

Notice: Use of undefined constant username - assumed 'username' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 308

Notice: Undefined variable: custom_view in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 323

Notice: Use of undefined constant Name - assumed 'Name' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 366

Notice: Use of undefined constant ID - assumed 'ID' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 367

Notice: Use of undefined constant ID - assumed 'ID' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 369

Notice: Use of undefined constant Name - assumed 'Name' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 372

Notice: Undefined variable: custom_view in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 387

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 396

Notice: Undefined variable: custom_view in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 505

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 515

Notice: Undefined variable: avg_speed in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 574

Notice: Undefined variable: avg_speed in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 575

Notice: Use of undefined constant DateOccurred - assumed 'DateOccurred' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 608

Notice: Use of undefined constant DateOccurred - assumed 'DateOccurred' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 609

Notice: Use of undefined constant DateOccurred - assumed 'DateOccurred' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 611

Notice: Use of undefined constant DateOccurred - assumed 'DateOccurred' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 612

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 613

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 628

Notice: Undefined variable: show_header in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 690

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 734

Notice: Undefined variable: custom_view in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 751

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 963

Notice: Use of undefined constant last_location - assumed 'last_location' in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 1116

Notice: Undefined variable: created_text in C:\Websites\trackme\index.php on line 1203

then map is showed.


what goes wrong?????

[mcross]

can't get server installed, recieve following message

what goes wrong?????
which web server are you running?

[GpsPasSion]

once I add the code suggested by staryon you will not need the siteroot variable. but until then, if you have put the new files on your server, you will need that variable set.Gotcha!

As promised, attached is the FRA translation, will fine tune if necessary

[mcross]

added suggestions from stayron on the $siteroot and ability to show bearing arrows or not. also added button to show config settings, by default the config will not be shown.

I am trying to figure out how to get the google maps resize dynamically to the size of the table container, I've added a layout.css trying to accomplish this. anyone have success with this?

updated the language file to include the french translation (thanks GpsPassion) also fixed all the special characters so they will display correctly.

side note:
I have been looking at the Ext JS library, www.extjs.com. I would love to modify what we have to include the extjs library but I am still learning the library.

anyone here have experience with this?

If you have not seen in action, this site uses extjs its really impressive. www.ongmap.com (http://www.ongmap.com). I like the way this site handles the photos. (01Popular Data | Photos)

I have started this transfer, but am still working on making it all work together smoothly.

[peterdm]

can't get server installed, recieve following message

Notice: Undefined index: folder in C:\Websites\trackme\install.php on line 55

Notice: Undefined index: username in C:\Websites\trackme\install.php on line 59

TrackMe Server Side Installation
Database tables created successfully



what goes wrong?????

etc,etc,etc

i did some more investigation, showing the warnings had to do with my php.ini i had to change a parameter to Off. now page is displayed perfectly.


i can upload KML files to server, the only thing that is not working. I keep receiving the message on my mobile

cannot create trip.

the user is inserted in the database. i have have seen this error before in this topis, but cannot find a solution.

reg,

Peter

[GpsPasSion]

added suggestions from stayron on the $siteroot and ability to show bearing arrows or not. also added button to show config settings, by default the config will not be shown.

updated the language file to include the french translation (thanks GpsPassion) also fixed all the special characters so they will display correctly.

Just noticed that problem yes on my server, thanks for fixing the characters !

Unfortunately with the new version I'm back to the no track display problem I had before adding the $showmap="1" variable, I commented out $siteroot just in case but it's not helping, any new variables needed ?

http://ongmap.com/ is pretty impressive indeed!

[staryon]

mcross,

The new version looks great! Thanks a lot, you are doing an incredible job.

Let me ask you something, with this new version are you not using the variables $mapwidth and $mapheight anymore? I like the idea that the map resizes automatically.

On my computer the width is resized correctly but not the height.
http://luisespinosa.com/temp/untitled.JPG

ongmap looks awesome. I would love to see the TrackMe viewer with icons on the top like that and with those smaller fonts.
I'll take to look at that library later to see if I can find out something.

Thanks again for your help!

[GpsPasSion]

Managed to get the track display back by using the latest config.php and putting my server data, but if I choose to display the bearing arrows, I only have the track, no points. Maybe because I used siteroot previously ?

A problem with the French translation : "show config" should be "montrer la configuration" and if you click on that button it reverts back to English.

[mcross]

mcross,

The new version looks great! Thanks a lot, you are doing an incredible job.

Let me ask you something, with this new version are you not using the variables $mapwidth and $mapheight anymore? I like the idea that the map resizes automatically.

On my computer the width is resized correctly but not the height.
http://luisespinosa.com/temp/untitled.JPG

ongmap looks awesome. I would love to see the TrackMe viewer with icons on the top like that and with those smaller fonts.
I'll take to look at that library later to see if I can find out something.

Thanks again for your help!

the height is what I am having trouble with. You can set the height in the layout.css file. I am going to try and find the solution today that will make the map auto fit both height and width. I got tired last night and just set height to px uploaded and went to bed. If I cant figure out the height problem today I will revert back to using the settings from the config file.

[mcross]

Managed to get the track display back by using the latest config.php and putting my server data, but if I choose to display the bearing arrows, I only have the track, no points. Maybe because I used siteroot previously ?

A problem with the French translation : "show config" should be "montrer la configuration" and if you click on that button it reverts back to English.

I hate to ask but, do you have the new arrow*.png files on your server?

[JoseF]

GPSPASSION

Managed to get the track display back by using the latest config.php and putting my server data, but if I choose to display the bearing arrows, I only have the track, no points. Maybe because I used siteroot previously ?

A problem with the French translation : "show config" should be "montrer la configuration" and if you click on that button it reverts back to English.

I hate to ask but, do you have the new arrow*.png files on your server?

Hi,

I hade a similar problem.I erase the database and create a new one.

I know its is not the best way .It worked.

There maybe other solution.

Regards
JoseF

[mcross]

I believe the height and width are autoresizing now, I had to change the page to use div's instead of tables to get it all to size correctly.

Several changes this time. the files that changed are index.php, language.php, layout.css, calendar-win2k-cold-1.css

I am attaching a full server zip, but if you just replace those files it should work. I have tested on Firefox 2.0 and IE7.

I also added new variables to the language file.
$showconfig_button_text_off = "Hide Config";
$location_button_text_off = "Live Tracking Off";

feel free to post the correct translations.

hope you like the changes. I'm open to suggestions.

[staryon]

It works great! I also love the option that turns off and on the Live Tracking.

EDIT: I saw that you added a popup window with the configuration! Pretty cool!

[mcross]

cool, glad its working.

[grandpareza]

It's a good idea. The only thing is this program is not really designed for that. I'm sure there are tons of programs that do that kind of things in case your phone is stolen or something like that.
However, let me me think about it. I'm working on the stealth mode at this moment so if I get it to work I may add that too.

I dont know how much of an impact this will have, but 20 bucks to you from me if stealth is implmented.

[staryon]

I dont know how much of an impact this will have, but 20 bucks to you from me if stealth is implmented.

I'm still trying to do that. The library is out but it seems to be buggy. I already contacted the developers and they are looking at that.

[grandpareza]

I'm still trying to do that. The library is out but it seems to be buggy. I already contacted the developers and they are looking at that.

That is good news to my ears. Thanks mate.

[JoseF]

I believe the height and width are autoresizing now, I had to change the page to use div's instead of tables to get it all to size correctly.

Several changes this time. the files that changed are index.php, language.php, layout.css, calendar-win2k-cold-1.css

I am attaching a full server zip, but if you just replace those files it should work. I have tested on Firefox 2.0 and IE7.

I also added new variables to the language file.
$showconfig_button_text_off = "Hide Config";
$location_button_text_off = "Live Tracking Off";

feel free to post the correct translations.

hope you like the changes. I'm open to suggestions.

Hi Mcross,

Sorry to say but your server.zip is still missing the "positions" in the mysql tabel.

If I use this server.zip just got 3 positions in tables .

Regards
JoseF

[Kai-Uwe]

feel free to post the correct translations.

hope you like the changes. I'm open to suggestions.

Hi,

so at first here is the German translation addet. And there are some bugs i have found.

The function is full ok. But here are a few things that don't work with the config.

1. It would be good when you have switched to your language and you came back to the site later the language could be the same. At this time you always have to open the config window and set you parameter new.

2. When cliking "Set Display" you have to clik again on "Show" or whatever you want to see. your previous Settings are gone.

3. When you change from Trip to livetracking or back the language "jumps" back to english and the standard settings (No Bearings for example)

4. When in Livetracking mode when it updates the page it switches back to english.

5. Is there a way to set a standard language? At this time it starts in english. Would be nice to switch that to an other language. "German for me for example)

6.Is there a way to set the time intervall for updating (at this timee 99 seconds) to whateve io want or to a few different intervalls? (10/30/60 seconds?)

7. Very small point: In the Top left corner stands " Trip data for:"
Where is the place to switch that to German? In German it calls:
"Streckendaten für:" or: "Daten für:"

So at the end i have to say: Great Work!!! Very fine Application!

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[kb1313]

Kai-Uwe,

you can easily set your preferred language and a different updating interval, if you edit the config.php on your server manually. i think, it might be a permission restriction on the server side: your files might/should be only readable. maybe this is why the language switches back every time. i don't know much about php or how mcross and the others programmed this, but maybe cookies might be a solution?! well, i don't know if i'm right on that point, but i know that editing the config.php manually works. ;-)

the other thing you mentioned to change "Trip data for:" to whatever you like, you find this in the index.php. Just open this file again in an editor of choice and search for "Trip data"... you will find it. i haven't tried it myself, but it might work. ;-)

greetings

[kb1313]

JoseF,

did i understand your problem right, that the database.sql does not create the table positions in your sql database?

there is a redundant entry in the database.sql in the section 'positions': (well at least, i think it is!!)

`Angle` double default null, .... it's there two times and my database didn't create the table, as long as it's in there. so i just ereased this line, deleted the tables which were already created (because the re-import is not completed, if there are tables found with these names), and imported the edited database.sql. now the 'positions' table should be in your database.

kevin

[staryon]

ok guys, I fixed the problem in the sql script. You can get the fixed version from the first post as usual.

[JoseF]

ok guys, I fixed the problem in the sql script. You can get the fixed version from the first post as usual.

Thanks working well.

JoseF

[Kai-Uwe]

Kai-Uwe,
...might/should be only readable. maybe this is why the language switches back every time. i don't know much about php or how mcross and the others programmed this, but maybe cookies might be a solution?! well, i don't know if i'm right on that point, but i know that editing the config.php manually works. ;-)
........

greetings

Hi, just looked at my server. The Files are all 777 So that this is not the problem with switching back to the english language and basic settings.

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[kb1313]

ok, here's something i don't understand.

using the new version 1.19 (which is really cool, btw) there are no bearings on my map when i use a subdomain that points to the trackme directory. if i point directly to the subfolder by typing the adress, i can see them.

i am using two directories, one for testing, one for public. with the version 1.18, there was no problem with using a subdomain. i've tested 1.19 and thought it was great, so i've renamed the public directory to backup and the testing directory to the public name. from now on, using a subdomain (like trackme.xyz.com), the bearings are gone. i've already deleted the subdomain and tried another one (like navi.xyz.com) but that didn't work either...

[peterdm]

Tables are there webpage is showed, perfectly, i can upload KML files to server, i can upload pictures ti server. but realtime data is not entered in database. username and password are entered, the rest not. I'm running Mysql on NT2003.

anyone idea,

regards,
Peter

[GpsPasSion]

I hate to ask but, do you have the new arrow*.png files on your server?Sure and yes, they are at the root of the server, I did have siteroot in a previous version, maybe I need to reset that somehow ?

Update 1 - I use a subdomain like kb1313 too, some type of path problem then. Maybe siteroot can fix that.
Update 2 - no doesn't help

New FRA Translation : "Display Bearing Arrows" = "Afficher sens du déplacement"
Fix FRA Translation : "Aperçu" = "Afficher Résumé"

[6thElement]

I've just installed the new version, I modded the sql file to drop the old tables before it recreated them. I've got a nice long bike ride planned tomorrow to test it.

[marianosf]

I donated using paypal, I know just saying "Thank you, great application" is not enough for the time and effort you put into this.
Viva la raza!

[klopping]

Hello, I use trackdisplay and I have 2 questions
1) With opera I se the track information (screen with internet explore it stayes grey. I can change setting but stil no image. Does some knows what the cause could be.
2) After refresh metric setting go back to default imperial. It is possible that it stays at metric.

[staryon]

I donated using paypal, I know just saying "Thank you, great application" is not enough for the time and effort you put into this.
Viva la raza!

Thanks a lot Mariano!! I really appreciate your contribution.

Best regards

[jmat]

Quick feature request: a button to sync the phone's clock to GPS time. I've discovered that AT&T is about 40-45 seconds slow than GPS time, which has caused me a few problems when trying to sync some scientific data captured on my phone (custom written program) with data captured on a real GPS (Garmin).

Kind of an obscure request, but it would make my life easier. :D

[staryon]

Quick feature request: a button to sync the phone's clock to GPS time. I've discovered that AT&T is about 40-45 seconds slow than GPS time, which has caused me a few problems when trying to sync some scientific data captured on my phone (custom written program) with data captured on a real GPS (Garmin).

Kind of an obscure request, but it would make my life easier. :D

I'll check it out if there is an easy way of doing that.

Regards

[GpsPasSion]

An update on the arrows on the server, they come back if you have the files in a subfolder, hosting directly on a subdomain, say track.xxxx.com\ won't work. Odd !

What do you think about my suggestion to have the lat/long added automatically to the text of the message if showing that position on the server is too complex ?

[aalexandrou]

Hi staryon,

Congratulations for this amazing application. It ROCKS!!

I apologise if this has already been addressed, but i tried searching through the entire thread but found no answer.

I am not online all the time with my Tilt, but i do move around quite a bit, and i can be online when i go home at night.

What would be the best way to upload my trips during the day, when i go home at night so that i can see them through Google Earth?

Also, for some strange reason, Google Earth displays the first (i.e. oldest) trip that i made and sent online, as opposed to all of them. Can anybody suggest a solution to these problems? Thanks

Once again, keep up the good work and hats off for this great program.

:)

[mcross]

hello all,
I was running around all weekend and did not have a chance to look at the forums, I have read the comments and suggestions and will work on making the updates. Some how we need to keep a list of feature requests that are being worked on so all users can see .

I have also updated the usertrack.php file (for use with google earth, google maps or google maps for mobile). I had one request on this file so I attaching the newest version. I put directions for use at the top of the file.
required paramaters/syntax:
always start with: "http://yoursite.com/trackme/usertrack.php?username=yourusername&password=yourpassword"
then you can add an action variable
&action=track ;will show last location for all users
&action=lasttrip ;will show last trip in realtime
or to show past trips dont include action just add
&tripname=Auto_tripnameyouwanttosee
or &tripid=tripidyouwanttosee

[mcross]

List of Items to be worked on:

1. Save settings per user instead of by file. I plan to add a config table that will hold settings per user which will solve many of the problem listed recently, like settings switching back to english after refresh, ets.

2. figure out the subdomain issue.

3. add the refresh interval to user settings

4. add ability to edit trip date, like tripname and comments.

5. opera compatibility.

[staryon]

Regarding Trackme's client, the to do list is in the first post.
My main priority is the stealth mode, and I will try to include that for the next version.

[staryon]

Hi staryon,

Congratulations for this amazing application. It ROCKS!!

I apologise if this has already been addressed, but i tried searching through the entire thread but found no answer.

I am not online all the time with my Tilt, but i do move around quite a bit, and i can be online when i go home at night.

What would be the best way to upload my trips during the day, when i go home at night so that i can see them through Google Earth?

Also, for some strange reason, Google Earth displays the first (i.e. oldest) trip that i made and sent online, as opposed to all of them. Can anybody suggest a solution to these problems? Thanks

Once again, keep up the good work and hats off for this great program.

:)

You have an option where you can always store your data offline. Later when you get home, select the option to upload offline data.

Regarding your other problem, are you using live tracking or you are just exporting an existing trip?

[mcross]

Regarding Trackme's client, the to do list is in the first post.
My main priority is the stealth mode, and I will try to include that for the next version.

I was thinking for the web interface requests/bugs. :)

[staryon]

I was thinking for the web interface requests/bugs. :)

oh yes yes... it's just I saw your list so I thought in giving you guys an update with the TrackMe's client future requests. :D

[mcross]

oh yes yes... it's just I saw your list so I thought in giving you guys an update with the TrackMe's client future requests. :D

I have a request for you.

I use the geofence alerts portion of trackme to mark several locations specific to me. I would like to have these location show up on the web interface with a custom icon, and hopefully show the geofence area. Do you have plans to (or Will you) add a table and start uploading these locations to the database?.

[staryon]

I have a request for you.

I use the geofence alerts portion of trackme to mark several locations specific to me. I would like to have these location show up on the web interface, and hopefully show the geofence area. Do you have plans to (or Will you) add a table and start uploading these locations to the database?.

sorry mcross, but that's not something easy to do at this moment. The reason that information is stored locally is because TrackMe didn't really need a server for that, but now that you mention that you would like to show the region in the web interface it would make sense. however, as I said, it's really complicated to change all that logic.

On the other hand, if I do that, users that use 'remote mode' but they don't have internet access all the time won't be able to use geofence anymore because they would need to access the server.

That's another reason I prefer not to change it.

sorry about that.

[mcross]

sorry mcross, but that's not something easy to do at this moment. The reason that information is stored locally is because TrackMe didn't really need a server for that, but now that you mention that you would like to show the region in the web interface it would make sense. however, as I said, it's really complicated to change all that logic.

On the other hand, if I do that, users that use 'remote mode' but they don't have internet access all the time won't be able to use geofence anymore because they would need to access the server.

That's another reason I prefer not to change it.

sorry about that.


no problem, I had to ask though. ;)

[6thElement]

I used the latest version of the software while driving home today, it was logging points and then when I reached my destination I manually told it to upload the offline data. It uploaded all the points and didn't report any errors, but when I go to my trackme website I still get:

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.


Any ideas what might be wrong? :(

I've used the software in local mode and generated a local kml before, but this was the first time I've told the software to upload.

[mcross]

I used the latest version of the software while driving home today, it was logging points and then when I reached my destination I manually told it to upload the offline data. It uploaded all the points and didn't report any errors, but when I go to my trackme website I still get:



Any ideas what might be wrong? :(

I've used the software in local mode and generated a local kml before, but this was the first time I've told the software to upload.

can you look a see which table does not have any data?

[6thElement]

Sorry for that dumb request, I'd not even looked in the tables. Positions was empty for some reason, but trips had the trip name in it. So I dropped the 4 tables, reinstalled them and it worked fine with a quick test, thanks.

[p25o1]

i used track me and it works nice, downloaded the tracks to Google earth and it was sweet.

i wanted to use trackme for my sport activity (gokarting) and i need to increase the gps logging to less that 10 seconds. --> it will then give me more deitails on my runs and cornering --> since every thing happen so fast and sub 10 seconds.

can you unlock the 10 seconds restriction, or is it possible to log ever 1 sec in another way

[Kai-Uwe]

Yes it is a little bit more than off topic but perhaps somebody can help me.

I want to print something with mid HTC Tytn or my MDAIII / BlueAngel under Windows Mobile 6

A few years ago there where " HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC". But now it is offline. i have had this software but it is gone. i think i have erased it accidently a few month ago...

Did anybody of you have this piece of Software ore something like that (Freeware)?

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[mcross]

Yes it is a little bit more than off topic but perhaps somebody can help me.

I want to print something with mid HTC Tytn or my MDAIII / BlueAngel under Windows Mobile 6

A few years ago there where " HP Mobile Printing for Pocket PC". But now it is offline. i have had this software but it is gone. i think i have erased it accidently a few month ago...

Did anybody of you have this piece of Software ore something like that (Freeware)?

Greetings Kai-Uwe

check this link, http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/System-Utilities/Printing/HP-Mobile-Printing-8678.shtml

[staryon]

i used track me and it works nice, downloaded the tracks to Google earth and it was sweet.

i wanted to use trackme for my sport activity (gokarting) and i need to increase the gps logging to less that 10 seconds. --> it will then give me more deitails on my runs and cornering --> since every thing happen so fast and sub 10 seconds.

can you unlock the 10 seconds restriction, or is it possible to log ever 1 sec in another way

Hi p25o1,

The limit is 10 seconds because otherwise the map will look too cluttered and either Google maps or Google Earth will take a long time to load. I think there are other programs that are more oriented for what you need. Unfortunately I don't remember any names. Maybe somebody will be able to give you some suggestions.

Regards

[webpatrick]

Hi p25o1,

The limit is 10 seconds because otherwise the map will look too cluttered and either Google maps or Google Earth will take a long time to load. I think there are other programs that are more oriented for what you need. Unfortunately I don't remember any names. Maybe somebody will be able to give you some suggestions.

Regards

http://www.rungps.net/

[webpatrick]

Correct me if I'm wrong but in the Alert section it's possible to send an SMS or Email when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's a possibility to start an application or something else (toggle Wifi/BT) when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's an idea for a new tool.

[Happy-Shrimper]

http://www.rungps.net/

Like TrackMe, this is a fantastic piece of software. Well worth the £34.

[Happy-Shrimper]

Correct me if I'm wrong but in the Alert section it's possible to send an SMS or Email when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's a possibility to start an application or something else (toggle Wifi/BT) when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's an idea for a new tool.

I have only installed trackme in the last few days as the live tracking in Run.GPS is a little overkill for the journey to and from work, and TrackMe fits the bill perfectly. As of yet, I haven't been able to get an alert to fire when I reach a certain point. I clicked get the location button when at a specific location and created an alert from it for about 3 locations on my journey.
Set up the sms and email addresses and message to fire, but to date, none have triggered.
I had set distance area to 0.5 miles, then expanded it to 1 mile. Should I increase the range? Typically these areas are very congested so don't pass them too quickly though.
Any suggestions?
Top piece of software though!
Thanks

[staryon]

Maybe it's a possibility to start an application or something else (toggle Wifi/BT) when entering or leaving a particular area.
Maybe it's an idea for a new tool.

hmm...not sure about that. I wouldn't like to add too much bloatware to TrackMe. However, if there are more people interested I may look at that.

[staryon]

I have only installed trackme in the last few days as the live tracking in Run.GPS is a little overkill for the journey to and from work, and TrackMe fits the bill perfectly. As of yet, I haven't been able to get an alert to fire when I reach a certain point. I clicked get the location button when at a specific location and created an alert from it for about 3 locations on my journey.
Set up the sms and email addresses and message to fire, but to date, none have triggered.
I had set distance area to 0.5 miles, then expanded it to 1 mile. Should I increase the range? Typically these areas are very congested so don't pass them too quickly though.
Any suggestions?
Top piece of software though!
Thanks

I have never tried it with such as small distance but I think it should work. I'll do some testing tonight when I go home.

[Happy-Shrimper]

I have never tried it with such as small distance but I think it should work. I'll do some testing tonight when I go home.
Wow, now that was a quick reply! Would you recommend a larger range of say 3 miles or so?

[staryon]

Wow, now that was a quick reply! Would you recommend a larger range of say 3 miles or so?

;)

It's up to you. It depends on what you need.
I'll let you know how is my testing tonight.

[Happy-Shrimper]

hmm...not sure about that. I wouldn't like to add too much bloatware to TrackMe. However, if there are more people interested I may look at that.

Must confess, it would be a useful feature. Turn on wifi as you get home or to work and off as you leave. Turn on Silent maybe as you enter the office? Maybe someone could develop an application to trigger an event at home to put the kettle on a few miles up the road - :cool: but maybe carried away!

[juiceppc]

Guys sorry if this has been answered but I use startlogic.com as a hoster and they use Vdeck. I see a MySQL option but not sure where to go from there to setup a mysql database for the server any help would be greatly appreciated. THanks. Do I try to link the database I created to the "database.sql" file in the server files folder?

I'm getting this error when try to reach my install.php file

"The server encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request.
The script had an error or it did not produce any output. If there was an error, you should be able to see it in the error log"

[odie3]

About this Alert thing where it will sent a message (SMS/Email) when you are within a area. Can it send when you are going a set direction? Say I want it to send a message to my wife when I am going south (going home) but not north (when I am going to work).

[staryon]

About this Alert thing where it will sent a message (SMS/Email) when you are within a area. Can it send when you are going a set direction? Say I want it to send a message to my wife when I am going south (going home) but not north (when I am going to work).

Why don't you use the inside/outside feature?

[juiceppc]

Is this the stuff I'm supposed to edit in the config.php file?

// Database Information
$DBIP = "localhost";
$DBUSER = "Replace with MySQL User Name";
$DBPASS = "Replace with MySQL Password";
$DBNAME = "Replace with MySQL Database Name";

Would $DBIP = mydomain.com?

Can someone post an example of what exactly this should look like? Thanks.

[greeek]

This has probably been covered, but I only just decided to actually install this after reading nearly the entire thread about a month ago, but... can anyone tell me roughly how much data upload etc is used each time it uploads?
I'm on a work plan, and I thought I should check before I go berko with this software - I'ts fantastic may I add!

[ajs007]

Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of using Trackme for a charity run in the Summer. I'm happy with the tracking but wanted to 'spruce up' the 'sponser experience' i.e. let them go online to see the progress 'live'. Is it possible to add an additional feature into the html screen by pulling the altitude and distance travelled data to give a side profile similar to this:


http://bimrace.com/ba/race/race_map.php?race=5

[staryon]

I have only installed trackme in the last few days as the live tracking in Run.GPS is a little overkill for the journey to and from work, and TrackMe fits the bill perfectly. As of yet, I haven't been able to get an alert to fire when I reach a certain point. I clicked get the location button when at a specific location and created an alert from it for about 3 locations on my journey.
Set up the sms and email addresses and message to fire, but to date, none have triggered.
I had set distance area to 0.5 miles, then expanded it to 1 mile. Should I increase the range? Typically these areas are very congested so don't pass them too quickly though.
Any suggestions?
Top piece of software though!
Thanks

Hi,

I tested last night and it worked fine. My settings were 0.5 miles and be notified by email and sms when I was outside the target area.
Are you sure that the alert was enabled?

[staryon]

This has probably been covered, but I only just decided to actually install this after reading nearly the entire thread about a month ago, but... can anyone tell me roughly how much data upload etc is used each time it uploads?
I'm on a work plan, and I thought I should check before I go berko with this software - I'ts fantastic may I add!

hmm.. I cannot give you an exact size but every time a new position is uploaded the buffer size is around 70 bytes.

[staryon]

Is this the stuff I'm supposed to edit in the config.php file?

// Database Information
$DBIP = "localhost";
$DBUSER = "Replace with MySQL User Name";
$DBPASS = "Replace with MySQL Password";
$DBNAME = "Replace with MySQL Database Name";

Would $DBIP = mydomain.com?

Can someone post an example of what exactly this should look like? Thanks.

You also need the $googleapikey key. Here is an example:

$DBIP = "myserver.test.net";
$DBUSER = "juiceppc";
$DBPASS = "juiceppcpassword";
$DBNAME = "juiceppcdatabasename";

$googleapikey = "AHBQjpZM6s9Y2DQxQAZqebFaKZyOW_BeYEGQb3qvoNuDO3zGJc 12xhpe2qv8tVA";

[w01f]

Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of using Trackme for a charity run in the Summer. I'm happy with the tracking but wanted to 'spruce up' the 'sponser experience' i.e. let them go online to see the progress 'live'. Is it possible to add an additional feature into the html screen by pulling the altitude and distance travelled data to give a side profile similar to this:


http://bimrace.com/ba/race/race_map.php?race=5

Now that would be a cool feature!!

I like the way you can hover your mouse over the elevation diagram and see the stick man cursor move over the route on the map.

I imagine elevation data would be easy to record and store in the database, but the hard part would possibly be coding the webpage to do that?

[Happy-Shrimper]

Hi,

I tested last night and it worked fine. My settings were 0.5 miles and be notified by email and sms when I was outside the target area.
Are you sure that the alert was enabled?

Thanks for trying. I have tried again today with an increase Distance area of 10 miles and still no trigger. the position was gained by clicking assign current position and the fire event if ... is set to current position inside target area.
Maybe I would be better using outside if it fires as soon as it comes outside of that area? i.e. I go into the area and fires as I leave. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow.
Thanks for your help and excellent app.

One thought, I use Flexmail as the default messaging. Maybe that interferes and doesn't let the messages go out? Different API maybe?

[jmat]

i used track me and it works nice, downloaded the tracks to Google earth and it was sweet.

i wanted to use trackme for my sport activity (gokarting) and i need to increase the gps logging to less that 10 seconds. --> it will then give me more deitails on my runs and cornering --> since every thing happen so fast and sub 10 seconds.

can you unlock the 10 seconds restriction, or is it possible to log ever 1 sec in another way

You'd probably kill your phone in less than two hours with that much data logging, as well. :(

You might want to look at a GPS data logger for what you're doing. Search for "AMOD AGL3080" on Google/Amazon. It's a small cheap data logger than lasts around 16-17 hours and logs GPS data every second... I use one for photography, but it would work really well for tracking gokarts, etc.

Plus, I'd much rather carry a $60 gadget on my belt than a $400 phone while in a gokart or where it might get hit/damaged/wet/etc. :)

[greeek]

hmm.. I cannot give you an exact size but every time a new position is uploaded the buffer size is around 70 bytes.

Cool, so even if a trip uploaded say 50-60 points, my data transfer should only total approximately 4KB for the trip...

Does that sound right?

[mcross]

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT
for now you have to use firefox, I must have an extra comma somewhere that is breaking Internet explorer.
keep in mind that I am still working on this so there are extra fields showing, but you will be able to get the idea. Notice that the left, right and bottom have areas for data that can be easily shown/hidden. I think there is lots of potential with this library. I need to finish the login system, and then the live tracking option, then It will be ready for first release.

let me know what you all think.

mcross

[mcross]

Hi Guys,
I'm thinking of using Trackme for a charity run in the Summer. I'm happy with the tracking but wanted to 'spruce up' the 'sponser experience' i.e. let them go online to see the progress 'live'. Is it possible to add an additional feature into the html screen by pulling the altitude and distance travelled data to give a side profile similar to this:


http://bimrace.com/ba/race/race_map.php?race=5

ajs007,
That is very cool, I will look into how this is done. but making no promises.

[GpsPasSion]

Looking good !

@jmat - for karting I would even go with a 5Hz capable logger like the Qstarz MT-Q1000 : http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=107322

[staryon]

Cool, so even if a trip uploaded say 50-60 points, my data transfer should only total approximately 4KB for the trip...

Does that sound right?

That's correct.

[staryon]

Thanks for trying. I have tried again today with an increase Distance area of 10 miles and still no trigger. the position was gained by clicking assign current position and the fire event if ... is set to current position inside target area.
Maybe I would be better using outside if it fires as soon as it comes outside of that area? i.e. I go into the area and fires as I leave. Maybe I'll try that tomorrow.
Thanks for your help and excellent app.

One thought, I use Flexmail as the default messaging. Maybe that interferes and doesn't let the messages go out? Different API maybe?

I don't think is the email client. You can also check the screen, there is a message when an alert is triggered.

[staryon]

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT
for now you have to use firefox, I must have an extra comma somewhere that is breaking Internet explorer.
keep in mind that I am still working on this so there are extra fields showing, but you will be able to get the idea. Notice that the left, right and bottom have areas for data that can be easily shown/hidden. I think there is lots of potential with this library. I need to finish the login system, and then the live tracking option, then It will be ready for first release.

let me know what you all think.

mcross

I love it!
Please let us know about any progress that you get.

[p25o1]

You'd probably kill your phone in less than two hours with that much data logging, as well. :(

You might want to look at a GPS data logger for what you're doing. Search for "AMOD AGL3080" on Google/Amazon. It's a small cheap data logger than lasts around 16-17 hours and logs GPS data every second... I use one for photography, but it would work really well for tracking gokarts, etc.

Plus, I'd much rather carry a $60 gadget on my belt than a $400 phone while in a gokart or where it might get hit/damaged/wet/etc. :)


thanks man, last time i was worried that the battry will heat up and expload in my pocket.
60$ sounds good,,, does it come with any gps application to export or visulize the data??
if not do you recommend any? plz
thaks again your advice is what i was looking for.

[ajs007]

Looking good ;-)

Is anyone experiencing Google grief with the zoom function with Firefox, or is it only with Firefox Beta 3 ?

Partial zoom (75%) give loss of Sat. photos quoting that "we are sorry, but we don't have imagery at this zoom level for this region ..."

IE can zoom in great for the same location :-/

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT
for now you have to use firefox, I must have an extra comma somewhere that is breaking Internet explorer.
keep in mind that I am still working on this so there are extra fields showing, but you will be able to get the idea. Notice that the left, right and bottom have areas for data that can be easily shown/hidden. I think there is lots of potential with this library. I need to finish the login system, and then the live tracking option, then It will be ready for first release.

let me know what you all think.

mcross

[greeek]

That's correct.

Thanks Staryon - much appreciated!!! :)

[Kai-Uwe]

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT
for now you have to use firefox, I must have an extra comma somewhere that is breaking Internet explorer.
keep in mind that I am still working on this so there are extra fields showing, but you will be able to get the idea. Notice that the left, right and bottom have areas for data that can be easily shown/hidden. I think there is lots of potential with this library. I need to finish the login system, and then the live tracking option, then It will be ready for first release.

let me know what you all think.

mcross

Hope you will find the coma for the IE... :rolleyes: If you dont find it you can use this one >>> , <<< I will spend it....:D

Greetings Kai-Uwe

[w01f]

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT

let me know what you all think.

mcross

Big thumbs up for the new look mcross! :D

[turtle2472]

Big thumbs up for the new look mcross! :D

QFT!

Great work and it looks great on Safari too. :)

[mattpark]

Cool little app...

Just tested it on my latest road trip: http://whereis.matthewpark.co.uk/

I couldn't get the upload photo function to work mind you... kept getting "Cannot copy file" errors when i tried to upload.

[tinpusher]

Great program. It's been fun tinkering with it, setting it up on my own server.

On a side note, I got the subdomain problem (not displaying the arrows) to work by doing a frame redirect to the location (as opposed to setting it directly to the folder).

i.e. Frame redirect --> http://mydomain.com/trackme

I tried that before I got around to figuring out the whole "siteroot" thing.

Works great!

Thanks for all the great work!

JS

[webpatrick]

hey all,

I am starting to figure out the extjs stuff. I have a working map now, if you want to check it out, go here, http:\\www.mc-consult.com/trackmeEXT
for now you have to use firefox, I must have an extra comma somewhere that is breaking Internet explorer.
keep in mind that I am still working on this so there are extra fields showing, but you will be able to get the idea. Notice that the left, right and bottom have areas for data that can be easily shown/hidden. I think there is lots of potential with this library. I need to finish the login system, and then the live tracking option, then It will be ready for first release.

let me know what you all think.

mcross

Wow! this looks nice, can't wait for the release... maybe you can release a Beta so we can help you identify (and solve) different browser issues.

[arpy]

Please, SmartPhoneSupport, i will kill for SmartPhoneSupport...

[staryon]

Please, SmartPhoneSupport, i will kill for SmartPhoneSupport...

I would love to... but unfortunately I would have to rewrite a big part of the program just for this, because there are many controls that are not compatible with smartphones.

The problem is lately I don't even have too much time to update the current TrackMe so I don't really know if I will end up adding support for smartphones one day. I'm really sorry about that :(

[jimmydu3]

Correct me if I'm wrong but in the Alert section it's possible to send an SMS or Email when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's a possibility to start an application or something else (toggle Wifi/BT) when entering or leaving a particular area.

Maybe it's an idea for a new tool.

If the program could just execute programs then Phoneweaver could handle running profiles in certain areas thanks to TrackMe's alert function. Simply drive onto campus and then Phoneweaver could dim the brightness, turn off the phone, and turn on wifi. It would work b/c Phoneweaver just added the ability to launch profiles from the command line...

"\Windows\PhWeaver.exe 1nn" with the nn's being numbers in the list of profiles.

Could be a killer addition if TrackMe could launch executables as an alert option! Thanks!

Here's a link to phoneweaver..http://www.sbsh.net/product.php?id=28

[staryon]

If the program could just execute programs then Phoneweaver could handle running profiles in certain areas thanks to TrackMe's alert function. Simply drive onto campus and then Phoneweaver could dim the brightness, turn off the phone, and turn on wifi. It would work b/c Phoneweaver just added the ability to launch profiles from the command line...

"\Windows\PhWeaver.exe 1nn" with the nn's being numbers in the list of profiles.

Could be a killer addition if TrackMe could launch executables as an alert option! Thanks!

Here's a link to phoneweaver..http://www.sbsh.net/product.php?id=28

Looks interesting. I'll have a look. If there is more people interested I may add it in a future release.

[turtle2472]

Who's running/owns the www.trackme.com site? I googled "trackme" because I couldn't find the thread and found there's a site that seems to be built just for this app.

Any ideas on who's doing this?

[staryon]

Who's running/owns the www.trackme.com site? I googled "trackme" because I couldn't find the thread and found there's a site that seems to be built just for this app.

Any ideas on who's doing this?

Interesting. That website wasn't there before. I wonder if they are trying to use TrackMe's popularity for their own software. damn... I should have registered that domain.

Thanks for the information.

[turtle2472]

Interesting. That website wasn't there before. I wonder if they are trying to use TrackMe's popularity for their own software. damn... I should have registered that domain.

Thanks for the information.

Seems to me you'd have an easy claim on cybersquatting if you'd like to gain control of the domain. I don't recall the whole process to get control of the domain, but seems like you'd be a shoe it to get it.

[turtle2472]

I finally installed the mapping set on my own server and it was much easier than I thought it would be. Pretty cool if you asked me. I was never able to log into the web interface on your (Louis) site for some reason to be able to view it like this. I've always had to open Google Earth of Google.com/maps. Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the updated version of the web viewer now!

[drum]

Can anybody tell me if the problem with freezing on an Artemis was ever solved. I have exactly same problem on a T-Mobile MDA Compact III and any help would be most appreciated.

Dave

[turtle2472]

Hey mcross, I know you said you were mainly programming for IE but I thought you might be able to correct a little glitch I see with Safari or Firefox on my Mac.
Safari:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2173/2336437992_cfd9850262_o.png (www.flickr.com)
Safari without a picture:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2277/2335685973_1c7ff0e0c6_o.png (www.flickr.com)
Firefox is the same on the Mac.

Here's IE7 in Vista:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2336492020_fe9f314279_o.png (www.flickr.com)

In this one there's a lot of dead space at the bottom of the balloon too.

Also, did I miss something about the pushpin icons throughout the trip? I'm gonna head back over to the OP and see what it said about them because I don't have any pushpins on my map other than the last one.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2214/2335676179_b8ff2c5c9e_o.png (www.flickr.com)

Please don't take these points wrong, I love what you and jcleek have done with this to allow such an easy way to interface with the data.

[barky81]

Hi, I love this software and am using it to track my exercise walk around the neighborhood.

Up till now, it has worked great...but tonight, I get back from an hourlong walk, only to see my distance reported as "nan miles" even though all the points are on the map...

[staryon]

Can anybody tell me if the problem with freezing on an Artemis was ever solved. I have exactly same problem on a T-Mobile MDA Compact III and any help would be most appreciated.

Dave

Did you check the FAQ from the first post?

Regards

[staryon]

turtle2472,

Regarding the problem with the picture not being displayed, maybe I'm wrong, but I think it's an issue with Google Maps. If the image takes a while to load, Google maps doesn't know how to calculate its height. Once is loaded, if you refresh it, it will be displayed correctly.

[c.b]

What a brilliant piece of software. Congratulations to all involved. I installed it last night and have been playing ever since. May have a go at getting my web server integrated next.

[turtle2472]

turtle2472,

Regarding the problem with the picture not being displayed, maybe I'm wrong, but I think it's an issue with Google Maps. If the image takes a while to load, Google maps doesn't know how to calculate its height. Once is loaded, if you refresh it, it will be displayed correctly.

Good call. That solved it. Thanks. :)

[st3v3]

This is brilliant running it on the Hermes but wanted to post with the config i ended up setting up to be able to run Tomtom and the brilliant TrackMe programs as there didnt seem to be alot of info around on this type of setup.

The hermes was unable to run both tomtom and trackme so this is what i did...

Using generic Bluetooth GPS paired with my Magician
Tomtom Australia maps
and GPS gate with bluetooth server running and virtual port.
Note: i did try to run GPS2Blue but it never wanted to send a port out.

Using the Hermes (i have unlimited 3g data on this)
Paired the output from GPS gate to run trackme.

[mcross]

Hey mcross, I know you said you were mainly programming for IE

Just so you know, I hate IE:), I only use firefox, but web applications should run on all browers, so we will have to figure out why its not working in IE.

I only have IE and Firefox installed, it is good to hear that its working on others too.

My kids roller hockey league has started, I do the website for them. http://www.wcihl.com if you care to look. It was hacked, so I have been working on it. its all fixed so I hope to start on trackme web again.

[mcross]

Hi, I love this software and am using it to track my exercise walk around the neighborhood.

Up till now, it has worked great...but tonight, I get back from an hourlong walk, only to see my distance reported as "nan miles" even though all the points are on the map...

Hello Barky81,

have you figured this out yet? I can't figure out where 'nan' would come from.

[barky81]

Hello Barky81,

have you figured this out yet? I can't figure out where 'nan' would come from.

Not yet, but I just back from tonight's walk and it worked fine. It must be something related to the number of data points or something (the "broken" track was a much longer walk).

[mcross]

Not yet, but I just back from tonight's walk and it worked fine. It must be something related to the number of data points or something (the "broken" track was a much longer walk).

where nan shows, the web code is looping through your points to calculate the total distance traveled. it is using the 'Latitude' and 'Longitude' data from the 'positions' table.

I am thinking there must be some kind of weird data in one on those column in the 'positions' table for that trip. can you look at the data for that trip?

[Sparrowhawk]

After a hard reset, I'm having a few problems getting trackme working again. It seems to be the NET framework cab that's causing the bother, every time I load it I get an error message, then it seems to install correctly.
As soon as I try to run trackme however, I receive a message saying key components had failed to load.

Can anyone advise please?

[drum]

Did you check the FAQ from the first post?

Regards

Think I've tried most things, only way I've got it to work so far is with GPSGate on a 14 day trial. Are they anyother work arounds yet?

[staryon]

This is brilliant running it on the Hermes but wanted to post with the config i ended up setting up to be able to run Tomtom and the brilliant TrackMe programs as there didnt seem to be alot of info around on this type of setup.

The hermes was unable to run both tomtom and trackme so this is what i did...

Using generic Bluetooth GPS paired with my Magician
Tomtom Australia maps
and GPS gate with bluetooth server running and virtual port.
Note: i did try to run GPS2Blue but it never wanted to send a port out.

Using the Hermes (i have unlimited 3g data on this)
Paired the output from GPS gate to run trackme.

Do you have this enabled?

http://www.luisespinosa.com/images/trackme/externalgps.jpg