[aprssig] Test program using MapSource Maps

[James Washer]

Ick... ;-)

That really is a hack...  ;-)

Ok.. thanks... I was hoping more that you'd figured out how to read the data files directly..

BTW... you might want to download a free copy of vmware to run a windows "guest" in.. you can iconify the guest, but still have mapsource running as the top program on that windows guest. I've got about 6 different guests running on this box now, and they all work like a champ.

Nice job on the website.

 - jim

On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 19:11:03 -0700
BH <brent.hildebrand at gmail.com> wrote:

> The program is quite simple.  Windows allows for stuffing characters
> into  the top level program, so that is all I do using a few windows
> API calls.  So to go to a particular Lat/Long position, make MapSource
> the top level program,  Send it the characters Ctrl+T,  find the input
> edit box, stuff in the appropriate character representation of the
> desired Lat/Long and simulate the pressing of the Enter key, and
> MapSource has been panned to that partular location.  Do the same for
> the scale.  Then do a screen capture.  Calibrating for Lat/Long is
> quite simple.  If you are on the "5 mi." scale, then 100 pixels = 5
> miles.  You know the center, and you set and/or determine the map
> size, it is just a simple matter of calculating the  Lat/Long of the
> corners.  You can then draw what ever you want on the map.  Viewpoint
> of course does the connection to the APRS-IS, and has a simple HTTP
> server.  Data is stored locally, no calls to Findu.  That's it.  The
> biggest drawback is that in order to do screen captures, the map needs
> to be the top level program.  Not too nice if you want to use the
> computer for real work instead of play as the map program pops on top
> for the capture, then disappears.  So it is probably best to run it on
> a older computer that can be dedicated for that purpose, or just run
> locally for your own use so you know when the pop up is going to
> happen.
> 
> On 6/12/06, James Washer <washer at trlp.com> wrote:
> > Would you care to tell us how you "interfaced" to mapsource maps? and/or where we can view the source?
> >
> > On Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:19:20 -0700
> > BH <brent.hildebrand at gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > MapSource is a Windows program.  The code is open, IF you read APL.
> > >
> > > On 6/12/06, Stephen Brown Jr <stephen.brown75 at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > That's pretty nice. Is this running on a linux platform? Are you willing to
> > > > share the source code? I would be interested in running this here as well.
> > > >
> > > > 73,
> > > > Stephen
> > > > N1VLV
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >  On 6/12/06, BH <brent.hildebrand at gmail.com> wrote:
> > > > >
> > > >  I have a test program running that uses MapSource maps.  The program
> > > > is running here:
> > > > http://viewpoint.no-ip.org:8080.  The user interface is only via a Web
> > > > Browser once it is set up.
> > > >
> > > > Currently support are PHG circles, Map Icons, and moving tracks.  DFS
> > > > circles are supported by not extensively tested and the colors
> > > > probably are not correct.
> > > >
> > > > For U.S. locations, you can search by city name and state.  Search by
> > > > Grid Square and Lat/Long also is supported.  Sample Lat/Long entry
> > > > would be:  W34 30 / N117 20.  Or it could be entered  -34.5 /
> > > > 117.33333.  The "/" is used to separate Lat from Long.
> > > >
> > > > Maps are described in terms of Range from the center to the minimum
> > > > extent.  Example, a 10 mile Range map will show all stations out to 10
> > > > miles radium in all directions at a minimum, which is usually the
> > > > North/South distance.  There may be more range in the East/West
> > > > direction as the map shapes are rectangular.
> > > >
> > > > The program supports the sending of APRS messages, but to send a
> > > > message, you must be issued a "passcode" for your callsign in order to
> > > > restrict use to authorized users.
> > > >
> > > > The intent of the program is for use on a local network, but it can be
> > > > connected to the Internet as it will be for the next few days, (or
> > > > until is dies.)
> > > >
> > > > Map products can be changed by entering "//" for the callsign without
> > > > quotes, and selecting the map desired.  Of course, if multiple people
> > > > are changing maps at the same time, that would create a conflict.
> > > >
> > > > Most APRS packet types are decoded, except Weather and Compressed
> > > > Position packets.  Object/Item data entry and data search functions
> > > > are not currently functional and are not exposed on the web pages.
> > > >
> > > > Feed back would be appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Brent KH2Z
> > > >
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