Extra POI Editor (EPE) Problems/Issues/Comments

Yes I got the script error message. When I went into street view I found that when I maximized the map then minimized and it went back to sat view. I guess turbo will have to reconfig the inner workings.

I have the previous version on my machine. This way if the update needs tuning I wait till it's good before I start using it.

I had noticed that this behavior started about 2 weeks ago. In the past Turbo has had to make adjustments to EPE to accommodate changes in the interface with Google Maps. Hopefully he will check in and have the time to patch this for us. I've found that if I close and then reopen the record, I can continue until I attempt to enter street view again.

Got an email this morning that EPE has been updated. Haven't had the chance to check into it.

EPE version 5.97 is now available

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor

The above link takes you to the correct page but the heading says 2015-02-22 Update: JavaScript error is FIXED! Use v5.96. if you scroll halfway down the page to the actual link for the download it is the correct new version of 5.97

If you click on resent changes you will find V5.98 zip file uploaded. Click that link then click filename or preview to download.
v5.98 - Added ability to change the geocoding match level in Preferences. Default is street number (door level) but can be changed to street address (street level). Helps for some countries.
Note script error still comes up when going to street view.

I just downloaded the 5.98 version. No mention of the script error on changes and fixes.

Thanks for the information. I'm running 5.98 now without any problems.

I used 5.97 until a couple of days ago, and installed 5.98 yesterday, for no other reason than it was available. Had not been having any issues.

I used 5.98 last night with no problems. Suddenly today, I am getting the script errors.

I uninstalled, and re-installed 5.97, but I get the same script errors.

It seems to be happening only with entries that do not have long/lat entries. EPE allows me to geocode fine, shows location on the map, but as soon as my mouse hits any part of the map to fine-tune, I get the error.

I am still on 5.95 and it has the scripts error.

Worked a couple of days ago, but script errors today. I'm in the middle of planning a trip.

Same as jgermann. Works until I try to fine tune.

Can anyone suggest another POI Editor?

and let it run. Has not caused any other problems for me.

I had paid for a copy of GeePex Editor many years ago and forgot about it. I have temporarily switched to GeePex.

Seems to work pretty well.

Good size map and satellite view.

I tried that already, and does not work for me - just repeated script errors no matter whether I say "yes" or "no".

Same for me. have to do the old CTRL-ALT-DEL thing to get out.

Only get script errors when using street view before, now just opening or loading a file. What's going on again? Does it have to do with this again? https://developers.google.com/maps/documentation/javascript/...

I just loaded the Rest Stops to EPE so I could build the alert into a GPX file. No script error but when I selected street view for one of the pois the error came up. I clicked yes to continue running script and got the street view.

What I notice is that the script error usually comes up every time I move the mouse pointer over the map. Sometimes choosing yes and sometimes no the script error message goes away temporarily. Also, choosing either yes or no and selecting street view, it displays it. Other times, end task is the only way out. Unpredictable. Imagine working on a poi file with dozens or more than a hundred entries already inputted and bang comes up the script error! That's why it's best to always save the file after every entry you make or you'll regret it. Like before, I believe it has to do with Google Maps API version or something related to it. Paging Turboccc again?

not me

I'm still on 5.97, was not aware of an update. I've seen something similar before and then the problem went away. I then noticed this variation of the problem yesterday where moving the pointer to the map window caused the error. As others have commented, replying Yes or No makes no difference as long as the pointer remains in that pane. I typically copy/paste the coordinates from Google Maps so I generally don't have to fine-tune, but moving the mouse out of the way invariably touches the map. While I believe this is another case of Google changing something that introduces this behavior, I am puzzled that my experience yesterday was intermittent. If it still persists today I might try to figure out if it only occurs if a particular field is empty or populated.

I see there are some references to a 5.98 version but after looking at Turboccc site, the current one is 5.97 and it still is buggy for the Street view scripting error, like other say, just click on ok (or Yes) and continue on, it still works.

As others say, No it doesn't. Some of us can click Yes or No, until the cows come home, and it doesn't work.

After a dozen or so clicks I have managed to work my way through one entry, and that was a rarity.

I've also noticed that some of the co-ordinates returned can be all over the map of N.America. I managed to get EPE to do a batch Geocode and thought I was OK. One entry will be pretty good, and another, even though same address structure will be a few hundred miles out.

If any of you have managed to gecode over the last couple of days, you may want to verify your entries.

What I have observed is that when the error pops up, if I move the pointer off of the map display, I can then answer Yes (maybe twice) and all is good until I move the pointer over the map again.

Edit: Well, I was wrong! It works sometimes. This goes back to my earlier post this morning that it seems to be intermittent.

It also seems that if I OK out of the record once I have a name and coordinates filled in, I can then reopen that record and have no problem with the error when I place the pointer over the map and can then use it to refine the coordinates. This is really weird. Either Turbo will stop by in time and and possibly fix it, or Google will issue another change and the problem will change or disappear again.

As others and I have noted, it's intermittent at times, can't get out at times until you end task, all sorts of possibilities. Also, as oldboy mentioned, geocoding with EPE sometimes will not produce good results. I've seen my entries locations dozens if not hundreds of miles away even though the address is right or inputted right. I often have to check and double check, but occasionally misses it. Gotta be careful. I really think it has to do with the API version again like before. I hope Turboccc will have the time to see to it.

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/file/detail/Extra_POI_Editor+...

For the Life of me, I could not find this file.. Thank you for clarifying it for us!

I keep a bookmark saved and just change the version number to get to his latest files as sometimes the published links dont point to the correct files and I have found this to be a useful workaround.

v5.98 - Added ability to change the geocoding match level in Preferences. Default is street
number (door level) but can be changed to street address (street level). Helps for
some countries.

Not really what you are looking for.

Hello everyone!

Got an email about this script error. Seems to be new. Most probably something changed again in the google API. I hate when this happens.

Thought it would be easy and ran the script in my web browser. Absolutely no error. I should have known. lol! It's NEVER easy. Haha!

Ok. So now you know I'm on the case. Will report as soon as I have something.

Cheers!

Turbo

Thanks Turbo

I think I found the issue. There's something that changed in the google map API that seems to affect the web browser widget in EPE. Whoa! That was weird and deep.

Luckily it looks like it is working for me, but I am not sure if this could cause issues for others. Please test and let me know. I'll put it officially on my wiki afterward.

Here's a link to v5.99:

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/file/view/Extra_POI_Editor+V5...

Turbo

Although I added a new configurable parameter to control the precision of the geocoder (v5.98), the default precision is still street number which is the highest precision. This should give precision to the door level.

If you get bad results, it is most probably due to the geocoder itself. In doubts, send me an example of a bad geocoding position and I will double check. There could be an error somewhere.

Why did I added a less precise geocoding option? I got a request from someone in Peru where the geocoder never returns the precision at the door level. So I was asked to provide a street level result which was better than nothing. Just don`t use that setting in the Preferences.

Worked perfectly through 40+ entries.

Much appreciated.

Used the link for v5.99 but installation shows V 5.98 installed.

Yes. My mistake. Compiler crashed and lost the version. It is still good but shows only a bad version. Will post the new one in a few minutes.

Done! Same link:

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/file/view/Extra_POI_Editor+V5...

You're an angel heaven sent! Thanks again.

Loaded this afternoon. Windows 7, no problem

Win 10, no problems

Glad to hear it guys.

So far, no problem with the new 5.99. Thanks!

I second the note of appreciation for checking in with us and taking the time to patch EPE.

Mine seems to work fine

This is good news. I'll post officially the new version on my wiki.

Fixed the problem and works fine on my windows 10 64bit desktop

When I go to the TurboCCC web site to download the editor I get a big warning (below) from my virus/security software. Anyone else see this? Maybe it is confused; seems like lots of folks here use it. But Careful is better than Foolhearty.
thanks,
-cj

Warning: Trouble ahead

Whoa!
Are you sure you want to go there?

http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/Extra_POI_Editor may be risky to visit.

Why are you seeing this?
When we visited this site, we found it exhibited one or more risky behaviors.

You need to get a better anti virus program. POI folks have been going there for years, with no problems at all.

Well, it is McAfee, whis has some rep at least. But I certainly thought it strange, since no one here has ever mentioned it.
thanks.

Oh, it's been mentioned. As a matter of fact, every time a new version is released, someone always pops up and whines about their AV complaining about the site. But for heavens sake, just how long would the recommendations for EPE last if the site really was a malicious site? Obviously, you trust this site for files, how long do you think POI Factory would last if it routinely endorses malicious sites?