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89.247.172.25 — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:05:22 GMT

Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView

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	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==		== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==
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-	~~=== Installation ===~~

	Further information can also be found in the [http://gpxview.garage.maemo.org GPXView manual page].		Further information can also be found in the [http://gpxview.garage.maemo.org GPXView manual page].
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		+	=== Installation ===

	Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.		Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.

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89.247.172.25 — Fri, 28 May 2010 10:04:17 GMT

Installation

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	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
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		+	Further information can also be found in the [http://gpxview.garage.maemo.org GPXView manual page].

	Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.		Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.

webhamster at 09:12, 29 April 2010

webhamster — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:12:34 GMT

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	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for ''offline'' geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.		If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for ''offline'' geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.
		+

	== Geocaching with AGTL ==		== Geocaching with AGTL ==
-	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]	+	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The GPS view.]]
	=== Installation ===		=== Installation ===
	AGTL is currently in [[Extras-devel]] but will eventually be promoted to [[Extras]].		AGTL is currently in [[Extras-devel]] but will eventually be promoted to [[Extras]].
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	=== First Steps ===		=== First Steps ===
	==== Setup user account ====		==== Setup user account ====
-	If you don't have geocaching.com user account yet, get a free membership at [http://www.~~geocaching.com\|~~geocaching.com].	+	If you don't have geocaching.com user account yet, get a free membership at [http://www.geocaching.com].

	After starting the application, enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main (application) menu and clicking on '''options'''.		After starting the application, enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main (application) menu and clicking on '''options'''.

-	[[Image:agtl-overview.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]	+	[[Image:agtl-overview.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The map view.]]
	==== Maps ====		==== Maps ====
	Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded. If you want different maps, open the application menu and select a different map style. Please note that on darker map backgrounds, the geocache markers may be hard to see.		Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded. If you want different maps, open the application menu and select a different map style. Please note that on darker map backgrounds, the geocache markers may be hard to see.

-	[[Image:agtl-details.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]	+	All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.
		+
		+	[[Image:agtl-details.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|All details for a geocache.]]
	==== Downloading Geocaches ====		==== Downloading Geocaches ====
	AGTL uses a two step procedure to download geocaches. First, you have to obtain an overview of the available geocaches in the selected map area. Select an area of interest (not too big and not too small) and select "Download Overview" in the application menu. AGTL will download all available geocaches in the area. To save bandwith, it will only get their positions, types and titles.		AGTL uses a two step procedure to download geocaches. First, you have to obtain an overview of the available geocaches in the selected map area. Select an area of interest (not too big and not too small) and select "Download Overview" in the application menu. AGTL will download all available geocaches in the area. To save bandwith, it will only get their positions, types and titles.

-	[[Image:agtl-coords.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]	+	[[Image:agtl-coords.png\|thumb\|left\|300px\|The incredibly cool coordinate calculation feature.]]
	==== Selecting Geocaches ====		==== Selecting Geocaches ====
-	Select a geocache by clicking on it on the map. The details view will open and show you the available data for the geocache. If it sounds interesting, open the menu and select "Download Details" to see the full description etc.	+	Select a geocache by clicking on it on the map. The details view will open and show you the available data for the geocache.
		+
		+	If it sounds interesting, open the menu and select "Download Details" to see the full description etc.

	==== Coordinate Management ====		==== Coordinate Management ====
	In the "coords" tab, you can see up to three types of coordinates:		In the "coords" tab, you can see up to three types of coordinates:
-	* The main waypoint of the geocache is always shown. If there are additional waypoints available, they are shown in the list as well.
-	* If you selected a multi stage geocache, AGTL may have detected additional waypoints which require input in the description. This is what such a waypoint can look like: "N30 12.(A+3)(B-1)E W6 (A+B*C).DDD". If this is the case, the "calc" tab appears right next to the "coords" tab. You can complete the waypoints by entering the necessary information (e.g. A=3, B=1 and so on). All waypoints, for which sufficient input is available, will be shown in the list of coordinates as well.
-	* Finally, you can add a waypoint on your own. To do so, just type it in the "notes" tab (in a format the AGTL recognizes) or click the "Add Waypoint" button in the "notes" tab.

-	If ~~you have solved a mystery cache~~, ~~you can have a visual clue of~~ the ~~final waypoint on the map by selecting the coordinate and clicking "Set~~ as ~~main waypoint"~~.	+	1. The main waypoint of the geocache is always shown. If there are additional waypoints available, they are shown in the list as well.

-	==~~== Offline Maps ====~~	+	2. If you selected a multi stage geocache, AGTL may have detected additional waypoints which require input in the description. This is what such a waypoint can look like: "N30 12.(A+3)(B-1)E W6 (A+B*C).DDD". If this is the case, the "calc" tab appears right next to the "coords" tab. You can complete the waypoints by entering the necessary information (e.g. A=3, B=1 and so on). All waypoints, for which sufficient input is available, will be shown in the list of coordinates as well.
-	All ~~openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline~~, ~~so there's no need~~ for ~~an internet connection when~~ you ~~are~~ on ~~the tour~~. ~~Make sure to zoom~~ in as ~~needed to download all necessary tiles~~.	+
		+	3. Finally, you can add a waypoint on your own. To do so, just type it in the "notes" tab (in a format that AGTL recognizes) or click the "Add Waypoint" button in the "notes" tab.
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		+	If you have solved a mystery cache, you can have a visual clue of the final waypoint on the map by selecting the coordinate and clicking "Set as main waypoint".


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	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==		== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==

webhamster at 09:05, 29 April 2010

webhamster — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:05:44 GMT

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	Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.		Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.

-	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for offline geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.	+	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for ''offline'' geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.

-	== Installation ==	+	== Geocaching with AGTL ==
		+	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
		+	=== Installation ===
		+	AGTL is currently in [[Extras-devel]] but will eventually be promoted to [[Extras]].

-	~~Extras repository must be enabled to~~ install ~~needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet~~.	+	Select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''advancedcaching''' (or '''Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux''').

-	~~Or you can enable it by hand:~~	+	=== First Steps ===
-	* Go into the Application manager.	+	==== Setup user account ====
-	* Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...	+	If you don't have geocaching.com user account yet, get a free membership at [http://www.geocaching.com\|geocaching.com].
-	* Double-tap maemo Extras.	+
-	* Uncheck Disabled.	+

-	~~Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install either '''advancedcaching''' or~~ the ~~combination of '''gpxview'''~~ and '''~~maemo-mapper~~''' ~~(if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''')~~.	+	After starting the application, enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main (application) menu and clicking on '''options'''.

-	~~== Geocaching with AGTL ==~~	+	[[Image:agtl-overview.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
-	[[Image:agtl-~~geocaching~~.png\|thumb\|~~400px~~]]	+	==== Maps ====
-	~~AGTL works with geocaching.com geocaches. After starting the application, first enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main menu and clicking on '''options'''.~~ Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded.	+	Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded. If you want different maps, open the application menu and select a different map style. Please note that on darker map backgrounds, the geocache markers may be hard to see.

-	~~=== Obtaining geocache overview ===~~	+	[[Image:agtl-details.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
-	[[Image:agtl-~~overview~~.png\|thumb\|~~400px~~]]	+	==== Downloading Geocaches ====
-	~~Zoom and pan the map~~ to ~~show~~ an ~~interesting~~ area. ~~Don't zoom out~~ too ~~far, as it is~~ not ~~possible to~~ download ~~more than 500 geocache location at once~~.	+	AGTL uses a two step procedure to download geocaches. First, you have to obtain an overview of the available geocaches in the selected map area. Select an area of interest (not too big and not too small) and select "Download Overview" in the application menu. AGTL will download all available geocaches in the area. To save bandwith, it will only get their positions, types and titles.

-	~~After that, open~~ the ~~main menu and select '''download overview'''~~. ~~This~~ will ~~retrieve~~ the ~~positions~~ for the ~~geocaches in~~ the ~~selected map view as well as their types~~ and ~~availability status. You will~~ see ~~a lot of icons popping up all over~~ the ~~map~~.	+	[[Image:agtl-coords.png\|thumb\|left\|300px]]
		+	==== Selecting Geocaches ====
		+	Select a geocache by clicking on it on the map. The details view will open and show you the available data for the geocache. If it sounds interesting, open the menu and select "Download Details" to see the full description etc.

-	=== ~~Downloading Details~~ ===	+	==== Coordinate Management ====
-	~~[[Image~~:~~agtl-details~~.~~png\|thumb\|400px]]~~	+	In the "coords" tab, you can see up to three types of coordinates:
-	~~To download more~~ information ~~about~~ the ~~geocaches~~, ~~use '''download details'''~~ in the ~~main menu either~~ in the ~~map view~~ or in the ~~details view~~.	+	* The main waypoint of the geocache is always shown. If there are additional waypoints available, they are shown in the list as well.
		+	* If you selected a multi stage geocache, AGTL may have detected additional waypoints which require input in the description. This is what such a waypoint can look like: "N30 12.(A+3)(B-1)E W6 (A+B*C).DDD". If this is the case, the "calc" tab appears right next to the "coords" tab. You can complete the waypoints by entering the necessary information (e.g. A=3, B=1 and so on). All waypoints, for which sufficient input is available, will be shown in the list of coordinates as well.
		+	* Finally, you can add a waypoint on your own. To do so, just type it in the "notes" tab (in a format the AGTL recognizes) or click the "Add Waypoint" button in the "notes" tab.

-	=== Offline Maps ===	+	If you have solved a mystery cache, you can have a visual clue of the final waypoint on the map by selecting the coordinate and clicking "Set as main waypoint".
		+
		+	==== Offline Maps ====
	All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.		All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.
		+

	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==		== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==
		+
		+	=== Installation ===
		+
		+	Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.
		+
		+	Or you can enable it by hand:
		+	* Go into the Application manager.
		+	* Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
		+	* Double-tap maemo Extras.
		+	* Uncheck Disabled.
		+
		+	Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''').

	=== Obtaining Geocache data ===		=== Obtaining Geocache data ===

webhamster at 14:47, 27 March 2010

webhamster — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:47:08 GMT

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	== Geocaching with AGTL ==		== Geocaching with AGTL ==
-	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png]]	+	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png\|thumb\|400px]]
	AGTL works with geocaching.com geocaches. After starting the application, first enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main menu and clicking on '''options'''. Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded.		AGTL works with geocaching.com geocaches. After starting the application, first enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main menu and clicking on '''options'''. Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded.

	=== Obtaining geocache overview ===		=== Obtaining geocache overview ===
-	[[Image:agtl-overview.png]]	+	[[Image:agtl-overview.png\|thumb\|400px]]
	Zoom and pan the map to show an interesting area. Don't zoom out too far, as it is not possible to download more than 500 geocache location at once.		Zoom and pan the map to show an interesting area. Don't zoom out too far, as it is not possible to download more than 500 geocache location at once.

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	=== Downloading Details ===		=== Downloading Details ===
-	[[Image:agtl-details.png]]	+	[[Image:agtl-details.png\|thumb\|400px]]
	To download more information about the geocaches, use '''download details''' in the main menu either in the map view or in the details view.		To download more information about the geocaches, use '''download details''' in the main menu either in the map view or in the details view.

webhamster at 14:43, 27 March 2010

webhamster — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:43:49 GMT

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	Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.		Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.

-	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for offline geocaching.	+	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for offline geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.

	== Installation ==		== Installation ==
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	== Geocaching with AGTL ==		== Geocaching with AGTL ==
		+	[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png]]
		+	AGTL works with geocaching.com geocaches. After starting the application, first enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main menu and clicking on '''options'''. Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded.

		+	=== Obtaining geocache overview ===
		+	[[Image:agtl-overview.png]]
		+	Zoom and pan the map to show an interesting area. Don't zoom out too far, as it is not possible to download more than 500 geocache location at once.
		+
		+	After that, open the main menu and select '''download overview'''. This will retrieve the positions for the geocaches in the selected map view as well as their types and availability status. You will see a lot of icons popping up all over the map.
		+
		+	=== Downloading Details ===
		+	[[Image:agtl-details.png]]
		+	To download more information about the geocaches, use '''download details''' in the main menu either in the map view or in the details view.
		+
		+	=== Offline Maps ===
		+	All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.

	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==		== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==
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	[[Image:MainView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]		[[Image:MainView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]

-	== Export POIs to Maemo Mapper ==	+	=== Export POIs to Maemo Mapper ===

	When you have some caches in your GPXView main screen you can export location of those caches to the Maemo Mapper as a POI data. This makes it easier to get general overview of the cache area. To export caches as Maemo Mapper POI select '''Export''' -> '''Maemo Mapper POI''' from the GPXViews menu.		When you have some caches in your GPXView main screen you can export location of those caches to the Maemo Mapper as a POI data. This makes it easier to get general overview of the cache area. To export caches as Maemo Mapper POI select '''Export''' -> '''Maemo Mapper POI''' from the GPXViews menu.
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	[[Image:POIDatabase.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]		[[Image:POIDatabase.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]

-	== Maemo Mapper Maps ==	+	=== Maemo Mapper Maps ===

	By default Maemo Mapper uses maps from Open Street Map project. Maemo Mapper can use other map sources also which might suit better for geocashing. For example here in Finland it's possible to use maps from the National Land Survey (Maanmittauslaitos) by installing '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''' package.		By default Maemo Mapper uses maps from Open Street Map project. Maemo Mapper can use other map sources also which might suit better for geocashing. For example here in Finland it's possible to use maps from the National Land Survey (Maanmittauslaitos) by installing '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''' package.
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	It's recommend to download maps with some different zoom levels before you go looking for them. Recommended zoom levels for cache hunting goes from level 4 to level 6 depending how accurate and detailed maps are. Higher zoom levels are also good for general overview. You can find more information about how to use Maemo Mapper from [http://talk.maemo.org Maemo Talk] discussions or from programs help section.		It's recommend to download maps with some different zoom levels before you go looking for them. Recommended zoom levels for cache hunting goes from level 4 to level 6 depending how accurate and detailed maps are. Higher zoom levels are also good for general overview. You can find more information about how to use Maemo Mapper from [http://talk.maemo.org Maemo Talk] discussions or from programs help section.

-	== Heading to the Cache ==	+	=== Heading to the Cache ===

	When you have some caches loaded in GPXView and you have also some maps in Memo Mapper it's time to start your first cache hunt. It's recommend to start with caches which difficulty is one star. If you have *.GPX files you can configure GPXView to show difficulty and terrain in cache list view.		When you have some caches loaded in GPXView and you have also some maps in Memo Mapper it's time to start your first cache hunt. It's recommend to start with caches which difficulty is one star. If you have *.GPX files you can configure GPXView to show difficulty and terrain in cache list view.
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	[[Image:MaemoMapperView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]		[[Image:MaemoMapperView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]

-	== Locating the Cache ==	+	=== Locating the Cache ===

	When Maemo Mapper shows that you are over cache icon and GPXViews goto tab tells that you are on correct coordinates it's time to start looking for cache box. Cache box is normally put some place where it's very difficult to find by accident. It can be under rock, hanging in the tree or in urban areas also some magnetic cache box are used.		When Maemo Mapper shows that you are over cache icon and GPXViews goto tab tells that you are on correct coordinates it's time to start looking for cache box. Cache box is normally put some place where it's very difficult to find by accident. It can be under rock, hanging in the tree or in urban areas also some magnetic cache box are used.
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	[[Image:NotesView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]		[[Image:NotesView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]

-	== Logging your find (www.geocaching.com) ==	+	=== Logging your find (www.geocaching.com) ===

	If you are connected to internet you can log your find directly from Maemo device. Just go to '''Logs''' tab and press '''Post a new log entry for this geocache'''. This opens a web browser and you can write you log entry.		If you are connected to internet you can log your find directly from Maemo device. Just go to '''Logs''' tab and press '''Post a new log entry for this geocache'''. This opens a web browser and you can write you log entry.

webhamster: /* Importing files to GPXView */

webhamster — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:35:28 GMT

Importing files to GPXView

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	Generally .GPX files contains more detailed information of the caches than .LOC files. Downloading .GPX files from www.geocaching.com requires subscription (currently 30$ per year) but .LOC files can be downloaded freely after registering. Download some caches near you location and transfer them to your Maemo device.		Generally .GPX files contains more detailed information of the caches than .LOC files. Downloading .GPX files from www.geocaching.com requires subscription (currently 30$ per year) but .LOC files can be downloaded freely after registering. Download some caches near you location and transfer them to your Maemo device.

-	== Importing files to GPXView ==	+	=== Importing files to GPXView ===

	Open GPXView and select '''Import''' -> '''File'' to import one file and '''Directory''' to import all supported files from one directory.		Open GPXView and select '''Import''' -> '''File'' to import one file and '''Directory''' to import all supported files from one directory.
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	After that geocaches should be visible on GPXViews main screen. For more information how to use GPXView program look help from main menu.		After that geocaches should be visible on GPXViews main screen. For more information how to use GPXView program look help from main menu.

-	[[Image:MainView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]	+	[[Image:MainView.png\|thumb\|400px\|]]

	== Export POIs to Maemo Mapper ==		== Export POIs to Maemo Mapper ==

webhamster: /* Obtaining Geocache data */

webhamster — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:34:38 GMT

Obtaining Geocache data

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	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==		== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==

-	== Obtaining Geocache data ==	+	=== Obtaining Geocache data ===

	Geocache location files can be found on many websites e.g:		Geocache location files can be found on many websites e.g:

webhamster: /* Software */

webhamster — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 14:33:47 GMT

Software

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	Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.		Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.

-	[http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux] ~~is not yet available on Maemo, so we won't discuss it's usage here~~.	+	If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for offline geocaching.
		+
		+	== Installation ==

	Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.		Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.
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	* Uncheck Disabled.		* Uncheck Disabled.

-	Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''').	+	Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install either '''advancedcaching''' or the combination of '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''').
		+
		+	== Geocaching with AGTL ==
		+
		+
		+	== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==

	== Obtaining Geocache data ==		== Obtaining Geocache data ==

136.199.53.191: /* Software */

136.199.53.191 — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:22:17 GMT

Software

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	Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.		Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.
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		+	[http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux] is not yet available on Maemo, so we won't discuss it's usage here.

	Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.		Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.