GeoBeagle - Revision history

NiraD: Explain GeoBeagle's icons

2011-07-14T20:38:17Z

Explain GeoBeagle's icons

Funnyfarm299: /* Using */ minor formatting fix

2010-08-04T15:35:04Z

‎Using: minor formatting fix

Funnyfarm299: /* Using */ clarified the cache listing screen

2010-08-04T15:34:21Z

‎Using: clarified the cache listing screen

68.222.161.34: /* Importing caches for offline list */

2010-06-19T02:06:29Z

‎Importing caches for offline list

NiraD: fix formatting

2010-05-19T00:30:25Z

fix formatting

75.25.124.147 at 13:02, 16 May 2010

2010-05-16T13:02:11Z

86.136.88.71: /* Logging using SMS Text Messaging */

2010-05-16T11:36:02Z

‎Logging using SMS Text Messaging

NiraD: Logging using SMS Text Messaging: device identifier includes TM# prefix

2010-05-09T19:29:16Z

Logging using SMS Text Messaging: device identifier includes TM# prefix

NiraD: geobrowse

2010-04-07T00:41:09Z

geobrowse

BrianAThomas: /* How to get GeoBeagle */ version notes

2010-02-12T19:16:31Z

‎How to get GeoBeagle: version notes

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	Alternatively you can just remember and then manually log the entry into the cache’s webpage when you get home, or directly from the cache’s page using your Android device there and then. As mentioned before, alternatives to SMS messaging has been requested already.		Alternatively you can just remember and then manually log the entry into the cache’s webpage when you get home, or directly from the cache’s page using your Android device there and then. As mentioned before, alternatives to SMS messaging has been requested already.
		+
		+	=== Cache Icons ===
		+	To keep its intellectual property free, GeoBeagle uses its own cache icons.
		+
		+	{\| class="wikitable"
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Traditional.png]]
		+	\| Traditional Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Multi.png]]
		+	\| Multi-Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Mystery.png]]
		+	\| Mystery/Puzzle Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Letterbox.png]]
		+	\| Letterbox Hybrid
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Event.png]]
		+	\| Event Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Mega.png]]
		+	\| Mega-Event Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Earth.png]]
		+	\| EarthCache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Virtual.png]]
		+	\| Virtual Cache
		+	\|-
		+	\| [[Image:GeoBeagle Cache Webcam.png]]
		+	\| Webcam Cache
		+	\|}

	==Known issues==		==Known issues==

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	This screen displays information about your location fix. The heading of your phone is shown in green. Below, type of fix (network/GPS), accuracy, and time since fix are displayed.		This screen displays information about your location fix. The heading of your phone is shown in green. Below, type of fix (network/GPS), accuracy, and time since fix are displayed.
		+
	From here you may import a cache from any of the sites listed or press the menu button and go to the [[#Importing_Caches_for_Offline_List \| cache list]].		From here you may import a cache from any of the sites listed or press the menu button and go to the [[#Importing_Caches_for_Offline_List \| cache list]].

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		+	This screen displays information about your location fix. The heading of your phone is shown in green. Below, type of fix (network/GPS), accuracy, and time since fix are displayed.
	From here you may import a cache from any of the sites listed or press the menu button and go to the [[#Importing_Caches_for_Offline_List \| cache list]].		From here you may import a cache from any of the sites listed or press the menu button and go to the [[#Importing_Caches_for_Offline_List \| cache list]].

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 ===Importing caches for offline list===
-Once you are ready to move beyond the staring stages of geocaching you will want to start using the offline list feature of GeoBeagle. For this you will use your PC and web browser. You will also need the USB cable that came with your Android.
+Once you are ready to move beyond the starting stages of geocaching you will want to start using the offline list feature of GeoBeagle. For this you will use your PC and web browser. You will also need the USB cable that came with your Android.
 At this time there are two types of files you can import into GeoBeagle for geocaching. Which one you will use will depend on your membership level at geocaching.com. If you have a basic membership you will be limited to the Basic Membership method, if you have paid the small fee to become a premium member, you will be able to take better advantage of the tools available to premium members, and get more information on the detail screen of GeoBeagle which will aid you in your quest for caches.

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 There is a [[GeoBeagle#Known_Issues|known issue]] with the built in GMail application in saving LOC, GPX and ZIP file attachments. However, access one's email account through the web browser works fine. Simply save download the attachment and follow the instructions for Importing Caches for Offline List below.
-===Importing Caches for Offline List===
+===Importing caches for offline list===
 Once you are ready to move beyond the staring stages of geocaching you will want to start using the offline list feature of GeoBeagle. For this you will use your PC and web browser. You will also need the USB cable that came with your Android.
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 With both methods you need to be logged in.
-====Basic Membership====
+====Basic membership====
 The first thing to do is search for caches near you, or near where you will be geocaching. Your search may turn out like this (this is my search near me; the exact caches near you will differ).
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 Once you have the .LOC file, or files downloaded, it will become time to copy them to your phone’s SD card, which I will detail in its own section. If you have more than one, you may wish to combine them into one file. There are several programs that allow you to do this, chief among them [[GSAK]] (Geocaching Swiss Army Knife), and is a must have tool for all serious geocachers.
-====Premium Membership====
+====Premium membership====
 At the Premium Membership level, on the Cache’s detail page you can select the [[GPX|GPS eXchange File]] option. This will give you far more details about the cache.
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 To build a Pocket Query, go to your Profile and scroll down until you are near the bottom, where you will select Build Pocket Queries from the Premium Features.
-====Hooking up Your Android and Copying the Files====
+====Hooking up your Android and copying the files====
 You will hook you your Android with the USB cable provided with your phone. You may or may not be able to use a USB cable that you may already have on your PC to hook up to other phones, cameras or such devices. Once you hook up your phone your Android will notify you have USB connected, slide the notification bar down and select the USB connected notification.
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 If you wish to clear the full offline list, delete the LOC, GPX or ZIP file from the SD Card. Then sync to the card from GeoBeagle as if there was a list. It will clear the list and tell you there is no caches.
-===Once You Found or Did Not Find the Cache===
+===Once you found or did not find the cache===
 GeoBeagle support the logging of finds using SMS Text Messaging or to a text file on your sd card. only at the moment.  The next few paragraphs are for those who are new to geocaching, if you have a few caches under your belt feel free to skip to the [[#Logging_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging using SMS Text Messaging]] or [[#Logging_without_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging without using SMS Text Messaging]].
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 FWGB is Found With GeoBeagle. It is generally nice to say if you found it with GeoBeagle using the abbreviation or the full phrase. TFTC is Thanks For The Cache. See the http://www.geocaching.com/about/glossary.aspx for other common abbreviations.
-====Logging using SMS Text Messaging====  US Only
+====Logging using SMS text messaging (US only)====
 Once you find the cache you push the menu button and it will bring up a choice to send a Found or DNF to the geocaching.com page for that cache. These will be sent via an SMS text message. To setup this service you must visit http://coord.info/textmarks.aspx for full instructions. The service is free, however any SMS fees your provider may charge will apply. Also the TextMark service sends ads (only in reply to your message, they do not send others unsolicited), neither Groundspeak (the owners of geocaching.com), GeoBeagle nor any other geocaching application that uses the service has any control over the ads.
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 A key advantage of the service however is that if you go to http://www.geocaching.com/my/sharing.aspx you can set it up to use your Twitter account to send Tweets about your finds/DNF's and even if you are going to or leaving a cache (and if you have a Facebook account tied into your Twitter account, it will update with that info as well).
-====Logging without using SMS Text Messaging====
+====Logging without using SMS text messaging====
 Alternatively you can just remember and then manually log the entry into the cache’s webpage when you get home, or directly from the cache’s page using your Android device there and then. As mentioned before, alternatives to SMS messaging has been requested already.
-==Known Issues==
+==Known issues==
 Below are some known issues. Other may be followed at the [http://code.google.com/p/geobeagle/issues/list issues tab] of the official site and the program's [http://groups.google.com/group/geobeagle group page].
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 There have also been complaints that it is largely a wrapper for geocaching.com; however, that doesn't take into account the offline list abilities of the program.
-==Further Notes==
+==Further notes==
 GeoBeagle, as noted before is still in beta and many of the features and screen shots above may change rapidly as the program progresses. It is expected that the next major update will feature UI improvement. [http://groups.google.com/group/geobeagle]

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 === How to get GeoBeagle ===
 GeoBeagle can be downloaded from the Android Market. Simply search for GeoBeagle and it will come up. Sometimes a newer test version may be available at the [http://code.google.com/p/geobeagle/ project's official website]. It is recommended you use the official Market version unless you want to test the newest release.
-The guide below represents a slightly older version, and screen shots and features may change as new versions are released. This guide may lag behind the release version. However, the guide should still be effective for use in the newest version.
+The guide below represents an older version, and screen shots and features may change as new versions are released. This guide may lag behind the release version. However, the guide should still be effective for use in the newest version.
 ==== Manually installing the GeoBeagle APK file ====
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 ===Once You Found or Did Not Find the Cache===
-GeoBeagle support the logging of finds using SMS Text Messaging only at the moment. A request for offline logs has been made and may be seen in a future version. The next few paragraphs are for those who are new to geocaching, if you have a few caches under your belt feel free to skip to the [[#Logging_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging using SMS Text Messaging]] or [[#Logging_without_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging without using SMS Text Messaging]].
+GeoBeagle support the logging of finds using SMS Text Messaging or to a text file on your sd card. only at the moment.  The next few paragraphs are for those who are new to geocaching, if you have a few caches under your belt feel free to skip to the [[#Logging_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging using SMS Text Messaging]] or [[#Logging_without_using_SMS_Text_Messaging | Logging without using SMS Text Messaging]].
 Look at a few logs for caches before you head out to see what people normally put in a log. If you found it you will normally thank the person for the cache and perhaps say a few quick things about your finding experience and make a note you found it with GeoBeagle. If you didn't find it, you may wish to log it, especially if you are sure you were in the right spot and spent a good bit of time looking for it as it may have been lost and lots of Did Not Finds in a row from different people will let the owner know they may need to check on it.

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	This guide may lag behind releases as it is not maintained by the developers but fans of the program.		This guide may lag behind releases as it is not maintained by the developers but fans of the program.
		+
		+	GeoBeagle is the successor to GeoBrowse (and another app that was never released).


	[[Category:Software]]		[[Category:Software]]

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 === How to get GeoBeagle ===
-At present the most up to date version the Market is 0.9.11 and the site is 1.4.1.
+At present the most up to date version the Market is 0.9.11 and the site there are 2 main versions. 1.0.3 is the newest of the main branch, and 1.4.1 of an advanced features version.
 GeoBeagle can be downloaded from the Android Market. Simply search for GeoBeagle and it will come up. Sometimes a newer test version may be available at the [http://code.google.com/p/geobeagle/ project's official website]. It is recommended you use the official Market version unless you want to test the newest release.