GooPs Real-time GPS Tracking and Navigation for Google Earth -Version 2.5.13 Released

**davidhite** · 02-04-2006, 05:49 PM

I just released GooPs version 1.01
- Added a "remote" vehicle to the demo.
- Added a "Start Demo" button to the main window.
- Changed demo vehicle name from "GooPs" to "Me" to hopefully make it more obvious that GooPs tracks both you and your friends.

**davidhite** · 02-07-2006, 02:44 AM

GooPs in a skinbedder skin:

Google Earth SKIN (in progress)

**RPM_VR4** · 02-07-2006, 03:20 AM

Subscribing.

Request: I'd like the arrows to shrink when way zoomed out (like the default space view). I also like the novelty of using a picture of my car when way zoomed in. Can you add a POI icon like nemaGE? It could just go on top of the arrow. It would be totally cool if the network could share the pictures of all your friends cars too. LOL.

I have a pretty bad flicker problem too. I was able to capture it with print-screen. The messed up "tile" flashes between correct, and messed up.

**davidhite** · 02-07-2006, 04:08 PM

Originally Posted by RPM_VR4

Subscribing.

Request: I'd like the arrows to shrink when way zoomed out (like the default space view). I also like the novelty of using a picture of my car when way zoomed in. Can you add a POI icon like nemaGE? It could just go on top of the arrow. It would be totally cool if the network could share the pictures of all your friends cars too. LOL.

I have a pretty bad flicker problem too. I was able to capture it with print-screen. The messed up "tile" flashes between correct, and messed up.

Making the arrows shrink is a good idea. I'm not sure what you mean by a POI icon. There is actually a hidden POI at the cursor/arrow. The cursor/arrow is in effect a POI. Just open the GooPsServers link and you'll see them.

**RPM_VR4** · 02-07-2006, 05:40 PM

If you look at the first post of the other thread (link) you will see a picture of a car for the icon. At close zoom levels (normal driving) I would want a pic of my car. I like your 3D arrows when zoomed out though.

Any clue on the flicker bug? That's the only thing keeping me from switching to your app in the car right now.

**davidhite** · 02-07-2006, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by RPM_VR4

If you look at the first post of the other thread (link) you will see a picture of a car for the icon. At close zoom levels (normal driving) I would want a pic of my car. I like your 3D arrows when zoomed out though.

Any clue on the flicker bug? That's the only thing keeping me from switching to your app in the car right now.

I'll work on those features in the next couple of days.

Here are a few ideas for the flicker problem:
Are you running GE in OpenGL or DirectX? - Try switching.
Try fiddling with some of the GE View options.
Try setting the GooPs options->Max Pts to zero (so it won't draw a track).
Try unchecking the GooPs options->Always on Top.
Search for info here: http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/postlist....tGEFree/page/0

If nothing else works I can probably make you a special build to help debug.
Thanks, I appreciate your input.

**davidhite** · 02-07-2006, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by davidhite

I'll work on those features in the next couple of days.

Here are a few ideas for the flicker problem:
Are you running GE in OpenGL or DirectX? - Try switching.
Try fiddling with some of the GE View options.
Try setting the GooPs options->Max Pts to zero (so it won't draw a track).
Try unchecking the GooPs options->Always on Top.
Search for info here: http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/postlist....tGEFree/page/0

If nothing else works I can probably make you a special build to help debug.
Thanks, I appreciate your input.

You can try just touring some GE driving directions to see if it flickers.

**RPM_VR4** · 02-07-2006, 06:44 PM

I will play with the setting tonight. I have used GE extensivly though (tours and all) and I never saw the flicker problem without your program (not with nemaGE nor Earth-Bridge either). I am OpenGL at home using an MX440 on a XP2800+ /w 1GB DDR.

I just tried it at work and it was fine.

I guess I will try it in my car (which is DirectX safe-mode) and see how it works.

Question: I don't really get Track to Heading vs. Track to Course. Could you explain exactly how each mode works?

**spaceskater** · 02-07-2006, 07:19 PM

looks interesting! In the next 2 days I'll get my EVDO connection, hopefuly...! So i can start playing around with this thing!!

**RPM_VR4** · 02-07-2006, 07:31 PM

Just FYI: You certainly do not need EVDO to use it (but you do need some connection). It works fine on my regular Sprint Vision phone (Samsung A700) via USB cable. I can't wait to upgrade to EVDO over BT too though