PC Navigator 6 - Europe - coming next week - Page 11

_dopehead_ · 06-01-2007, 09:43 AM

anyone got screenshots of ver7 yet ? i am dying to know if windowed mode has made it.

_dopehead_ · 06-01-2007, 09:45 AM

gabbe>you are correct in that TMC is traffic data sent over regular fm radio waves and some fm radios will be able to pick it up. However a much easier solution is to get a GPS device with tmc built in.

gabbe · 06-01-2007, 01:16 PM

Ok, I can answer my own q. Got following from mapfactor:
>Hello,
>you can use one of these TMC reciever - gns, navilock, BTT100, OpenTMC
>protocol (Amaryllo). Many of them using bluetoth connection. If you buy
>Bluetooth reciever to USB, you can use it as well.
>Regards Nidrle

What GPS with inbuilt TMC are prefered?

thanks /gabbe

Graham · 06-05-2007, 08:25 AM

I was given the following info today by Directions.

Free patch is not available yet, hopefully soon.

Main improvement is free MapExplorer with import ( this feature may not work with v6 data), routing point set saving, open TMC (not available in this country).

I must tell you that 'sizeable' window is not there yet, it should be in v7.1, hopefully later this month.

So the resizeable window didn't make it to this release which is a big disappointment. Also I don't really understand the point about MapExplorer. Does this mean that they've made a fundamental change to the way the map data is stored and handled or is it an additional tool?

Graham

ccsnet · 06-05-2007, 09:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Graham

I was given the following info today by Directions.

Free patch is not available yet, hopefully soon.

Main improvement is free MapExplorer with import ( this feature may not work with v6 data), routing point set saving, open TMC (not available in this country).

I must tell you that 'sizeable' window is not their yet, it should be in v7.1, hopefully later this month.

So the resizeable window didn't make it to this release which is a big disappointment. Also I don't really understand the point about MapExplorer. Does this mean that they've made a fundamental change to the way the map data is stored and handled or is it an additional tool?

Graham

Problem is that I don't think the Windows product is there main focus... its just a by product of the main PDA PNA software and there for all the key items and features dont really get the attention they deserve.

Terran

Graham · 06-05-2007, 11:50 AM

Terran, I'm sure that your correct about Direction's priorities.

I guess that the reality is that there are not many of us who drive around with PC's in their cars. IMHO the rest of the world doesn't know what they're missing, but I guess that's life.

Graham

Graham · 06-05-2007, 11:59 AM

I sent the above posting before checking my mail. When I did there was another message from Directions. See it and my reply below.

Graham

Thanks for your reply and for acknowledging the difficulties that you’re experiencing. Please don’t give up on the resizeable window. I know that there are quite a few people eagerly waiting for that feature.

Best Regards

Graham

From: Directions [mailto:sales@directions.ltd.uk]
Sent: 05 June 2007 13:26
To: 'Graham Diacon'
Subject: RE: PC Navigator 6

unfortunatelly it is not as simple as we originally thought, but it will be done, I hope
-----Original Message-----
From: Graham Diacon [mailto:graham@diacon.co.uk]
Sent: 05 June 2007 13:12
To: 'Directions'
Subject: RE: PC Navigator 6
Tomas, thanks for the info. The resizeable window is what I’m looking forward to, so from what you say it looks as though I’ll have to wait about another month.

Best Regards

Graham

GuMiSZu · 06-07-2007, 03:19 AM

Nomader · 06-07-2007, 03:32 AM

what can i say...disapointed

_dopehead_ · 06-07-2007, 06:49 AM

very dissapointing, without this feature i have pretty much no use for any of the other new features

almera · 06-08-2007, 03:50 AM

Disappointing... I can say I'm giving up on this..

Here's the info I have:

Quote:

> 1. Is it possible to start GPS automatically, should I have to go into
> the menus to start it every time or to start navigation.

when you start navigation GPS start automaticaly.

> 2.Is it possible to get the program to run without fullscreen, and to
> set coordinates for where it should place itself on the screen ?

Now our programers resolving this question, this feature be active soon. ( 1 - 2 month )

> 3.Is it possible to disable voice prompts?

No

> 4.How about the OCX modules, is it available? Should I buy as a separate
> product and how about the price?

Yes you can buy OCX. Prize is 5,500,- CZK without VAT

Nomader · 06-08-2007, 04:38 AM

ok guys i believe it is time to move on..destinator 6 has given me new hopes.. it is skinable..and works nice.. i will switch later this week..and tell you more

ccsnet · 06-08-2007, 06:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Nomader

ok guys i believe it is time to move on..destinator 6 has given me new hopes.. it is skinable..and works nice.. i will switch later this week..and tell you more

I've still yet to get it working.

Its just a shame CDRs to busy to do a FD2....

Terran

ShawJohn · 06-10-2007, 06:18 PM

use Destiplus by Jennico then

Nomader · 06-10-2007, 07:07 PM

ok i got it working 100%.. wow it is nice to have updated maps...i have created a skin i will post it in a few days for everyone.. all buttons are bigger and touch screen friendly and the colors are a bit nicer..

I am working on muting winamp when directions are spoken..it works 99% as the software i am using to do that is a littlebit buggy and crashes a lot..check it out on www.indievolume.com
it actually has a "per application volume" like vista, but also has an exclusive mode for a chosen app, meaning, it mutes everything when the spacific app speaks

check it out..

there is no need for destiplus anymore, and for your information...the new maps DO NOT WORK on PN anymore..only on D6!!!!!!!! (nice bussiness decitions destinator)
I know an SDK could offer more but this is OK for 90% of the people.. i will post more in a few days..