New Software In Works

Sorry for the 'dumb' question but when downloading this software, where do you save it, to get it to work? Thanks.

Includes another import option. "Piped"
Format (No Quotes Allowed):
Lon|Lat|Name|Address|City|State|Zip|Phone|Country

(eg: -68.04930|44.45400|Acadia|1123 Some Road|Bar Harbor|ME|92591|(207) 288-3338|USA)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?4mvnezzmgmm

Installation
1.) Download and Install : http://www.adobe.com/products/air/
2.) Download and Install Latest Build

good job, can't wait.

I also want to say "Thank You" for working on this app! I've been following the forum posts for the last two days now and you've been very busy as well as accommodating in taking all the feedback and getting it into the build right away.

I think I'm going to download the Beta 3 when I get to my home PC tonight. Can't wait to give it a try!

Great Job! Thanks!!!

Beta Build 4:
Export to GPX is now working.
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?zmmtojmwyjz

Attention
There will be one more database wipe in Release Candidate 1
This is to accommodate an Image and Audio file for each project.

Wow! You're coming out with betas before I even have time to try the last one out.

Keep up the great work!

lol, Ill give you a chance to try out Beta 4. I wont get to work on RC1 until later sometime tonight.

Is it necessary to download adobe.com/products/air it you have adobe already or is this a add-0n for it.

Yes you will still need to download Adobe AIR.

Some Adobe products install Adobe AIR. I have Creative Suite CS3, and AIR was already installed.

If you download the file and it doesn't look like a generic icon (i.e. shows a brownish box that says .air on it), AIR is already installed.

Thanks, I thought so I had it once but had to have the laptop redone due to a deep virus so have had to reload a lot of different programs I had before.

I initially wanted to skip Beta 5 and jump to Release Candidate 1, but I have changed my mind. Beta 5 will include the hopefully last database wipe. With that being said lets move onto discussing what Beta 5 will include.

In Beta 5 clicking on a "Project Name" and going to Manage -> Project files will prompt you with a new window. This window will allow you to select an image file (bmp) and and audio file (mp3, or wav). Once the "ok" button is clicked the application will create a new directory inside the application storage directory, and move and rename the two selected files.

The new directory will have the same name as your project name, and the files will have the same name as the project name.

Example:
Project Name: National Parks
Directory Name: National Parks
Image File: National Parks.bmp
Audio File: National Parks.mp3

I will also being doing further database changes to also extend to individual states. I may not release Beta 5 until the new year, so enjoy Beta 4 for a while but keep in mind that any existing database will be wiped and replaced with a new one.

Trying to import a piped file goes to a window that lists only "Text" for "Files of type". I have named my piped file ".txt" & ".text" and neither name displays in the folder I am in. Using version Beta4.

Request the version display in the "Help" window like "Beta4".

The pipe version need to have a file extension of csv. (eg: pipe.csv)

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?nmuz5ndz1nm

Beta Build 5 Includes handling of files.
Click on a Project Name or State Name and go to Manage -> Manage Files

Known issues, bugs, etc
If you delete a project or state project the files will not delete. (This will be added in the next build);

Alert Box needs to be updated.

Saving files that have image and audio files:
In the save as dialog box, if you type in the name and include a file extension (eg: np.csv) the audio and image file will be name as np.csv.bmp and np.csv.mp3. This also applies to when overwriting an existing file.

You do not need to include a file extension, as it just waste time since it will be added automatically.

There will be no more database changes, so now you can begin using this release in production.

Would you consider changing the piped file extension to something other than .csv? The POIloader program will try to load it to the gps if it is in the folder of other pois with an extension of .csv causing a problem. Also a non .csv file named .csv is confusing.

Yes I will do.

There will be no more database changes, so now you can begin using this release in production.

Hi WorldDrknss,

1. I downloaded and installed the Adobe Air app.
2. I downloaded the Latest Build.

When I open the Adobe Air installer app. It asks me to select an installation package. Exactly where is the installation package, it’s asking for?

I’m stumped...

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

When you download poimanagerBeta5.air, just double click on that file and Adobe AIR will automatically start the installer.

looks nice man

nuvi 5000 & nuvi 200w

tryig to import a file and it will not import a *.cvs it acks like its going but nothing happens ?

WOW... that is all I can say about the talent that belongs to this site. I read ever post and most of what was said was over my head. I'm sitting on pins and needles waiting for Ver. 1 to come out to give it a try. I take off my hat and salute you "WorldDrknss" for all you hard work and take this time to say thank you for all your effort and time you have put in. WOW!

"When you download poimanagerBeta5.air, just double click on that file and Adobe AIR will automatically start the installer."

I don't see a link to beta5 anywhere.

Strange place to put it but I found it.

Importing
see notes on "Beta Build 3 Released (Importing)" on page 2
see notes on "Beta Build 3.2" on page 3

I will ask this last time that everyone please read all posts before commenting/replying,

Most questions have already been answered in previous post, which include importing formats, exporting formats, known bugs, and general usage of POI Manager.

* I updated the original post with a basic starting guide.

This looks awesome. I can't wait to try it.

Downloads links are included in every release post and is also located on the original post.

Hi,

Very nice, thank you.

Mike

Yes that is correct. I will be adding another feature to POI Manager. This new feature will allow you to find Longitude and Latitude right within the program.

How this feature will work:
Click on a Point of Interest
Click on Tools -> Geolocate
Enter Address and click on Search Button.

Then POI Manager will connect to my server and pull the information from Google.

On success the Long and Lat numbers will be returned to the application. From here you can click on the Add button and automatically be inserted into that Point of Interest.

(Since next week I have finals and the week after is Christmas, I will not be releasing a new build until after the new year.)

In fact I am planning on getting acquainted with my GPS and taking tons of pictures, during my winter break.

That is a valuable feature!

Thanks so much for the hard work you're putting into this project.

Great work, small suggestion: Could you pull in the accuracy as well to help decide if the codes are accurate enough for use, or require extra research (IE: Address, Intersection, Street, City, Zip)

Oh, and with all these updates, when do you sleep......

Dom

OK, forgive the noob, but I did at least look through all posts so as to NOT ask a question already answered.
My 1200 uses a US48POI.POI file. Before I go through the download/install/get frustrated because I can't save to a .POI file, can it?
What about a .POI editor? Anyone have a clue?

The official Magellan editor can't save to .POI either.
It also doesn't recognize a 2GB SD card. Anyone managed to get one to work?

Thanks in advance for your efforts.

Joe

I will also include the accuracy numbers:

0 Unknown location.
1 Country level accuracy.
2 Region (state, province, prefecture, etc.) level accuracy.
3 Sub-region (county, municipality, etc.) level accuracy.
4 Town (city, village) level accuracy.
5 Post code (zip code) level accuracy.
6 Street level accuracy.
7 Intersection level accuracy.
8 Address level accuracy.

I couldn't resist releasing this build.

New Feature: GeoLocating
Geolocating Provided By: Google

Click on a Point of Interest
Click on Tools -> Geolocate
Enter Address and click on Search Button.
On success the Long, Lat and Accuracy numbers will be returned to the application. From here you can click on the Add button and automatically be inserted into that Point of Interest.
Then Click on the Update Button.

Accuracy Numbers
0 Unknown location.
1 Country level accuracy.
2 Region (state, province, prefecture, etc.) level accuracy.
3 Sub-region (county, municipality, etc.) level accuracy.
4 Town (city, village) level accuracy.
5 Post code (zip code) level accuracy.
6 Street level accuracy.
7 Intersection level accuracy.
8 Address level accuracy.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?myjy32i3zkz

Looking good. Now is there a way to convert from the numeric accuracy result to the actual text.

Thanks
Dom

What an obnoxious file serve service! I was assaulted by several demands to install a spyware scanning application which started downloading even though I selected cancel.

Not your fault, of course. But you might consider using a less aggressive or invasive service provider.

Hi WorldDrkness,

I downloaded and installed Adobe Air as well as the latest build and I'm unable to export to "any" format and the "save" selection isn't working either.

I'm using Mac OS X (Leopard (10.5.5) on a Mac Pro (Intel) and I'm not getting the choices "GeoCheck" and Manage -> Manage Files, you refer to in your post.

Thanks for your time.

Regards,

Tailspin

Nüvi 670 & 880
Mac Pro & OS 10.5.4

Built on Mac OSX Tiger
Is this your first Build?
Manage-> Manage Files = Manage -> Project Files
Exporting you have to click on a project name or state name and go to File->Export-> and choose your format. Then a save dialog box will appear.
The Save option will save to the database, but does not give any prompts
check for /Users/YOUR USERNAME/Library/Preferences/main/Local Store/poimanager.db

I will add a description next to the code.
eg: 0 - Unknown location

The strange thing is I knew you wanted this, and was going to put it in last night, but I fell asleep before I got to it.

This are the new screenshots that will will give you a glimpse of the features that are provided within POI Manager: The screenshots are actual projects that I am current working on or updating from POI Factory.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/WorldDrknss/Picture1-...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/WorldDrknss/Picture2-...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/WorldDrknss/Picture3-...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/WorldDrknss/Picture4....

Accuracy Text has also been added. Since that part is server side there will not be a build.

I'm really really impressed with your work and speed WorldDrknss. Ive been glued to my chair for the last 20 minutes reading about all the updates/beta versions/new releases/and new requests. Now my request... could you possibly place a port-a-pottie link/screenshot within your program so I don't have to get up and stop reading about these new features?

Yer doin' a fine job son:)

Rayzers

Lol, I know what you mean.

WD, there’s still a problem with the .ov2 files and POI MANAGER and I might be the culprit!

When I create my own POI’s using POI MANAGER I’m able to export them in .ov2 format to my desktop without any problems, but when I try to open the files using POI Edit I still get an error message. I also tried exporting a few of your National Park files in .ov2 format with the same results.

What I discovered upon opening some existing .ov2 POI’s using POI Edit was that the format used is DESCRIPTION – LATITUDE - LONGITUDE; when I read the files that I made with POI MANAGER in WordPad I noticed that the format used is LATITUDE - LONGITUDE – DESCRIPTION. Therein lies the problem, the correct format for .ov2's should be DESCRIPTION - LATITUDE - LONGITUDE. I hope that this problem can be fixed without having to do a major program redesign.

I apologize for giving you that incorrect/partial info in my earlier post.

Mike

I will release Beta Build 6.1 in a few minutes with this fix.

Why does it take you such a long time with new releases? I just hate waiting for fixes:)

Actually I have a few Nuvi's and have not tried your program as yet, but once I finish reading this entire thread, I will.

Be Well,
Rayzers

Sorry
If you are an existing user you will need to perform a database wipe by going to Help -> Update. This will overwrite your existing database and reload the default.

New users you do not need to use this update.

Beta Build 6.1:
New Database
Fixed State Saving
Fixed OV2 Save Format
Fixed CSV Save Format

*The Update Function will only be in this release.

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?oxoymogjkjr

I am now starting my two week break. So if there are any requests and or bugs please email me using the contact form under my profile.

Have a great Holiday WD!

WD - thanks for all of the hard work that you put into this. It is this kind of program that takes using one's GPS to the next level.

Thank you very much.