Winlog32 and Google Maps
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 8:54 am
Just to update everyone who has been following this project
The work has now been virtually completed and tested - thanks go to the guys who tested and evaluated this feature.
The feature will be available in the next release of Winlog32 and will be available to existing REGISTERED users of Winlog32 who are able and capable of taking the necessary steps to impliment the maps API.
Some work and technical knowhow will be required to get the google maps API working but this should be within the capabilities of any ham who can operate a PC, copy/paste, do simple text file editing and know how to upload files to a web space, if you don't - well maybe now is the time to learn? or find a friend who can help.
Full detailed instructions will be provided with all future releases
I am confident that the effort required WILL BE WELL WORTH IT, it will be of particular interest to DX'ers, DXCC and IOTA award chasers and the VHF guys.
I have been working on this project virtualy daily for the last two months, and I am pleased with the result, however there are no immediate plans to expand the feature any further, as I now wish to move on to other aspects of Winlog32
There is no definate release date at this time but it should be early March, as they say "Watch This Space"
In the meantime I would recommend that you sign up for a google account and if you already have your own web space - register your site ready for for the map API.
This link will tell you all about how to register your site
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/
I am not sure that I will find time to help each and every individual who may struggle or encounter problems (other than with Winlog32 itself), but hope to build up a Forum help topic and FAQ base.
There are several experienced guys who visit the Forum regularily with technical expertise who may be able to help with specific problems...
...a single comment like 'it doesn't work' won't be very useful to those who aim to help, it saves time and trouble if you explain fully and exactly what problem you have and what you have achieved already
73 Colin G0CUZ
Winlog32 Author
The work has now been virtually completed and tested - thanks go to the guys who tested and evaluated this feature.
The feature will be available in the next release of Winlog32 and will be available to existing REGISTERED users of Winlog32 who are able and capable of taking the necessary steps to impliment the maps API.
Some work and technical knowhow will be required to get the google maps API working but this should be within the capabilities of any ham who can operate a PC, copy/paste, do simple text file editing and know how to upload files to a web space, if you don't - well maybe now is the time to learn? or find a friend who can help.
Full detailed instructions will be provided with all future releases
I am confident that the effort required WILL BE WELL WORTH IT, it will be of particular interest to DX'ers, DXCC and IOTA award chasers and the VHF guys.
I have been working on this project virtualy daily for the last two months, and I am pleased with the result, however there are no immediate plans to expand the feature any further, as I now wish to move on to other aspects of Winlog32
There is no definate release date at this time but it should be early March, as they say "Watch This Space"
In the meantime I would recommend that you sign up for a google account and if you already have your own web space - register your site ready for for the map API.
This link will tell you all about how to register your site
http://code.google.com/apis/maps/
I am not sure that I will find time to help each and every individual who may struggle or encounter problems (other than with Winlog32 itself), but hope to build up a Forum help topic and FAQ base.
There are several experienced guys who visit the Forum regularily with technical expertise who may be able to help with specific problems...
...a single comment like 'it doesn't work' won't be very useful to those who aim to help, it saves time and trouble if you explain fully and exactly what problem you have and what you have achieved already
73 Colin G0CUZ
Winlog32 Author