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« on: September 22, 2007, 11:38:54 PM » |
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Some adventuresome users are needed to test the install for BackCountry Navigator Desktop Edition. Read more about it here: http://www.backcountrynavigator.com/content/view/82/1/ A version that installs on a Windows PC is available now from the Downloads page. Please verify that it installs and runs on your computer. For now, participation is suggested for those who are already using BackCountry Navigator mobile edition, but there is no way of enforcing this. Note that you are not yet required to try out any features after installing, but most of you will anyway.  Follow up in this topic. |
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« Last Edit: September 24, 2007, 08:39:36 AM by Nathan »
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« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2007, 07:47:13 AM » |
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Hi Nathan
Install successful! I can connect to two different bluetooth receivers I use with streets and trips. I also downloaded a new map of my home area.
Love It!
The only problem I am having is accessing some of the larger maps from my SD Card. I will try some other maps, I am doing a copy and paste, is there a better way? Also is there any way to direct where on the pc new maps are stored, rather than my documents?
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Nathan
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« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2007, 08:45:19 AM » |
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Yes, as far as I know, the Save As dialog that you see when you create a new file should work as it usually does in Windows; you can choose another directory by using the buttons or the drop down menu on the top.
If you have a card reader, I believe the copy will go faster than if you go over ActiveSync.
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« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2007, 09:18:36 AM » |
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Sometimes I am really slow. Thanks Nathan. I will now try to copy the map I am having a problem with using the card reader and see if that gets rid of the error message.
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« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2007, 09:47:36 AM » |
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Fantastic!!!
I deleted from my pc the map I was having a problem with, and did a new copy from my SD card. I used activesync again but no problem this time.
I love this. I am now going to plan a hike using waypoints and copy it to the SD card.
Thank You Thank You
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« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2007, 01:54:51 PM » |
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Congratulations Nathan! Now for the dumb question....How do I find out which port to use with my Vista based Laptop?? Going from knowing how to do just about anything with the HH version to being a rookie again! LOL
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« Reply #6 on: September 25, 2007, 06:02:15 PM » |
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Jerperman, nice to know you are still around. Sorry I do not have Vista so am no help at all. Nathan, I'm ready to buy, my old eyes love to do planning on the big screen, it works really well.  I am not a geocacher so have not tried gpx files. Any one have some hikes in Western Washington in gpx format I can try? |
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Nathan
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« Reply #7 on: September 25, 2007, 09:41:34 PM » |
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How do I find out which port to use with my Vista based Laptop?? That's easy. The one the GPS is connected to.  Is it a bluetooth GPS? If it is "pared" you might pick it up on autodetection. Any one have some hikes in Western Washington in gpx format I can try? Trimble Outdoors has many. http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com/TrimbleOutdoors.aspx |
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« Reply #8 on: September 26, 2007, 02:03:36 PM » |
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Count me in. When I get home I will instal on Vista and xp. Can't wait. More to come. Thanks Nathan. bcause of you i am am able to mark and find great trails.
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« Reply #9 on: September 26, 2007, 06:53:25 PM » |
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TRied loading, but it said I needed to load .net framework version 2.0 50727. tried downloading it, but no success.
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« Reply #10 on: September 26, 2007, 08:30:42 PM » |
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« Reply #11 on: September 27, 2007, 03:14:42 PM » |
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Only problem is that my GPS was assigned ports 35 & 36.....and the program only goes to 30.....can't find any way to change the ports either....
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« Reply #12 on: September 27, 2007, 03:59:47 PM » |
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Oh, is that all?  Apparently, the desktop needs higher numbered ports than the Pocket PC did. This may just be easy enough to fix. |
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« Reply #13 on: September 27, 2007, 07:31:46 PM » |
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link worked great Nathan, as does the desktop app ! well worth the wait -Thanks for another winner ! Leaving for OBX tomorrow, this will be my most thorough testing of BCN yet.
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« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2007, 11:04:10 AM » |
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Works great on vista. Now I am working on getting vista to recognize my garmin.
Is there anyway to merge map data from two different db3 files?
Are was able to purchase now?
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