iGMon - Solution for integration between iGuidance and Road Runner (I hope)

**b8bboi** · 05-11-2006, 10:37 AM

By the way, to all, please keep reporting what features work for you and what version of iGuidance you're using so I can update the Compatibility List in the first post.

**gonthorn** · 05-11-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by liquid_smoke

can you please mark any changes you've made, as im always updateing the ExecTBL.ini file, and i would wrather not have people copy your changes ontop of mine. I would much rather include your changes to my local files and whenever i update everyone gets the changes. For example the version of the ExecTBL.ini file you posted is older than my local version that will be released shortly and i dont expect everyone to compare the files and figure out what they need to copy and paste.
Also if you can provide a short discription on why you did certain things.
Like i dont understand removeing the speedo in gps fullscreen to add audio buttons? There are audio controls on the main gps screen, so now they are both basicly the same? Is this a personaly choice or dose this have something to do with igmon support? Im not sure as i havnt downloaded anything yet.

Ok to answer your questions:

I did more changes to the GPS screens (both full screen and regular gps) to make it what I felt to be more user friendly, it just so happens that my changes (no skinbedder) work with igmon.

the external_gps_fs.skin file ---> I changed this to match the main menu screen, but I deactivated many of the buttons that are covered up by the embedded GPS. I personally do not use the flash speedo, so by removing that, I was able to gain access to audio controls.

I also had problems with the exit_fs autoit script, so I got rid of it, and made an exit FS button next to the audio controls on the gps fs screen. This exit FS button is defined in your exectbl.ini that I modified.

It basically returns to the gps skin, and kills the igcontrol script. Looking in my exectbl.ini you will see I called that command "exit5"

Changes in the exectbl.ini--->

Since igmon gives us a menu button, I now only load up the igcontrol.exe on the gps FS screen, on the standard gps screen, it will not pop up. This was personal preference, as I rarely use gps without it being FS.

you can see how I did this by comparing the exectbl.ini's that you have and that I uploaded. In the NO SKINBEDDER section, notice what I have running, on which screen compared to yours.

Hope that helps, really all that was needed for igmon to work was to take it out of skinbedder (until the next update) However these changes made it much easier to use gps from my standpoint.

Thats the best I can explain what I did, if you have anymore questions let me know.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 05-11-2006, 10:58 AM

This works just fine with iguidance 2.1NA, hex-customized with justin's big buttons... and FYI for those who use more than one nav app. You dont HAVE to use external in rr.ini. You just have to match the command for the button you use to load iguidance with the proper exec.exe command in igmod.ini (yes i've hacked this thing to death already!)

**b8bboi** · 05-11-2006, 11:05 AM

You dont HAVE to use external in rr.ini. You just have to match the command for the button you use to load iguidance with the proper exec.exe command in igmod.ini (yes i've hacked this thing to death already!)

Yup. That requirement is so that iGMon works out of the box. Some users who are not skinners are not familiar with RR commands like EXTERNAL or GPS, etc.

Sonic, does Auto Zoom work for you?

**Sonicxtacy02** · 05-11-2006, 11:14 AM

oooh forgot to check that. I'll do it when i go out for lunch.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 05-11-2006, 12:36 PM

autozoom did NOT work in my tests. Also... the pop up window didnt come up but maybe 3 times in about 20 turns. When it didnt come up it only said "NEXT TURN-" No street was shown. Lastly, it didnt switch back in forth between the iguidance screen during guidance mode.

Zoom box, osk, and muting all work great.

**b8bboi** · 05-11-2006, 12:49 PM

Sonic, some questions on the Auto Zoom.

1. When you run iGMon Wizard, did you do the part where it shows a semi-transparent box that's supposed to cover the zoom level on iGuidance? Does it cover it completely?

2. Do your zoom levels on iGuidance match with the values in the INI?

3. Do you have the GPS port set up in Road Runner?

4. I have to ask. Did you turn on Auto Zoom?

**liquid_smoke** · 05-11-2006, 12:59 PM

Originally Posted by gonthorn

Ok to answer your questions:

I did more changes to the GPS screens (both full screen and regular gps) to make it what I felt to be more user friendly, it just so happens that my changes (no skinbedder) work with igmon.

the external_gps_fs.skin file ---> I changed this to match the main menu screen, but I deactivated many of the buttons that are covered up by the embedded GPS. I personally do not use the flash speedo, so by removing that, I was able to gain access to audio controls.

I also had problems with the exit_fs autoit script, so I got rid of it, and made an exit FS button next to the audio controls on the gps fs screen. This exit FS button is defined in your exectbl.ini that I modified.

It basically returns to the gps skin, and kills the igcontrol script. Looking in my exectbl.ini you will see I called that command "exit5"

Changes in the exectbl.ini--->

Since igmon gives us a menu button, I now only load up the igcontrol.exe on the gps FS screen, on the standard gps screen, it will not pop up. This was personal preference, as I rarely use gps without it being FS.

you can see how I did this by comparing the exectbl.ini's that you have and that I uploaded. In the NO SKINBEDDER section, notice what I have running, on which screen compared to yours.

Hope that helps, really all that was needed for igmon to work was to take it out of skinbedder (until the next update) However these changes made it much easier to use gps from my standpoint.

Thats the best I can explain what I did, if you have anymore questions let me know.

well since 99% of those changes are purely cosmetic and personal choice plus they also remove features, i wouldnt recommend telling everyone its a "fix" and prompting them to download the fix. I understand your trying to help, but most people dont understand how to undo the changes and guess whos the first person whos gonna get asked to fix it? The exit_fs issues have been ironed out and nolonger any issues with this, but i could of prob used your input if you were having issues with this. I know feedback isnt a requirement, but the squeeky wheel usually gets the oil.
I still dont understand the reasoning behind some of your changes, like only running igcontrol when in fullscreen? If there is a menu button provided by igmon wouldnt it still be provided in fullscreen? And if you wanted audio controls in the gps why not just use the normal gps screen and not go to fs at all? Also, it seems your EXIT5 command isnt needed, if you have rr buttons on the gps fs all you need to do is use EXIT or ESC to return.
Again, i hope u dont take this the wrong way, i just think you should be clear in what your download contains and not just call it a fix.

**Sonicxtacy02** · 05-11-2006, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by b8bboi

Sonic, some questions on the Auto Zoom.

1. When you run iGMon Wizard, did you do the part where it shows a semi-transparent box that's supposed to cover the zoom level on iGuidance? Does it cover it completely?

2. Do your zoom levels on iGuidance match with the values in the INI?

3. Do you have the GPS port set up in Road Runner?

4. I have to ask. Did you turn on Auto Zoom?

1. I did that part tho it is confusing, it asks if the entire scale is in the box, but only the number (500ft) can fit inside that small of a box. The number is inside the box.

2. Yes they match

3. Yes and rr is working with the port cause i have a heading indicator on every screen

4. No... j/k yes

On a side note i did get the pop issue fixed (least on my work pc) Just picked the wrong area to pull the color.

**gonthorn** · 05-11-2006, 01:21 PM

Originally Posted by liquid_smoke

I still dont understand the reasoning behind some of your changes, like only running igcontrol when in fullscreen? If there is a menu button provided by igmon wouldnt it still be provided in fullscreen? And if you wanted audio controls in the gps why not just use the normal gps screen and not go to fs at all? Also, it seems your EXIT5 command isnt needed, if you have rr buttons on the gps fs all you need to do is use EXIT or ESC to return.
Again, i hope u dont take this the wrong way, i just think you should be clear in what your download contains and not just call it a fix.

The reason I only run igcontrol on the fullscreen is that I have found no way to position it differently depending on the screens.

Basically, to have it fit where I want it to on the fullscreen, it is at the wrong spot on the normal gps screen.

Thus without the ability to place the button at different spots on different screens, I opted to only place it on the fullscreen skin as it fits there very nicely.

And the reason I made EXIT5 is that while I do have RR buttons on the FS skin, when a normal exit was done, it did not close igcontrol, so I made EXIT5 to both go back and close igcontrol.