[Gvsig_english] (Fwd) Re: Re:__Question_about_the_new_Junt

Thu Mar 5 13:47:04 CET 2009

Hello Colin,

> I can now see the GPS signal and a GPS coordinate, thank you. However, when
> I click the 'parar' (stop?) button the whole things crashes out giving me a
> long java error!

Which protocol are you using to connect?

>
> Am I meant to see some type of graphic on the map related to the GPS
> coordinate or is there a button to click on to show the GPS location? Also,
> would the map automatically pan when the GPS moves (e.g. driving along in a
> car)?

In order to see a graphic symbol, you have to activate it by using the 
'Flag' button. Sorry, it won't pan when the GPS moves.

All this is documented in the manual, but unfortunately it's only 
available in Spanish.

Thanks for your feedback!

   César

> Cheers
> 
> Colin
> 
> 
> César Martínez Izquierdo-3 wrote:
>> Hello Colin,
>>
>> the tool only shows the COM port that has been able to detect (by using 
>> rxtx library). If the able has not been detected then can't be used to 
>> connect, and thus it is not shown in the dialog.
>>
>> Please, ensure you plug the GPS before you open the config dialog.
>>
>> And keep in mind that only following protocols are supported: NMEA 
>> through serial port (or through USB port with a driver for serial 
>> simulation), Garmin for Serial port and Garmin for USB port. Ensure you 
>> GPS is able to communicate using any of those protocols, and that you 
>> choose this protocol in the configuration dialog AND in the GPS.
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>>   César
>>
>> Squidjag escribió:
>>> Hi Agustin,
>>>
>>> I seem to have installed the extension and run the GPS config tool
>>> however
>>> it only allows me to choose the usual com3 and com5. I have a Dell
>>> Inspiron
>>> 1520 and a BU-353 USB mouse GPS. I have a utility that came with the GPS
>>> that scans the com ports and depending on the USB slot I use, the GPS
>>> comes
>>> up on com6, com7, com13, com15.
>>>
>>> Is there a way to configure the utility to read ports other than com3 or
>>> com5?
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Colin
>>>
>>>
>>> Agustin Diez Castillo wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I hope it will be easier than sending this message.
>>>> 1. I think so,
>>>> ctrl+g 
>>>> General --- general
>>>> Configuración --- Configuration
>>>>       Protocolo --- protocol
>>>>       Puerto --- port
>>>>       Velocidad del puerto (bps) --- Bauds per second
>>>>       Frecuencia de muestreo --- Sample Frequency
>>>>       Archivo (Simulación) --- File (simulation)
>>>> Agustin
>>>>> Hi Manuel,
>>>>>
>>>>> I have been very interested in an open-source, non-mobile, GIS with GPS
>>>>> functionality for field data capture (e.g. condition audits on
>>>>> infrastructure assets like roads). I looked at the Junta de Castilla y
>>>>> LeÃ²n
>>>>> link but have absolutely no idea about Spanish! I have two questions.
>>>>> 1.
>>>>> if
>>>>> I install the extension would it be possible for a non-Spanish person
>>>>> to
>>>>> 'guess' how to configure the GPS input? 2. When it becomes an official
>>>>> extension, will it have English menus and dialogs?
>>>>>
>>>>> Also, when will the preparations for the official release be complete?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> Colin
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello Silvio and all.
>>>>>
>>>>> For the moment, this extension is not an official gvSIG product but 
>>>>> since the people from the Junta de Castilla y LeÃ³n (Regional
>>>>> Government 
>>>>> of Castilla y LeÃ³n) wants, it will be an official product soon. They 
>>>>> asked us about that and we were very happy with this idea. So we are 
>>>>> preparing the official release at the moment.
>>>>>
>>>>>
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