Garmin RR: Overlay and OSK for GMPC Updated 11/09/08 - Page 8

treetop777 · 09-24-2008, 03:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dirtyrhino

i've been through the ini files three times, cos i thought i'd missed something - but it's all there as it should be. i'lll look again though.....

Is "garminpath=" set in rr.ini?

I'm running the GMPC overlay (even tho i'm going to stop using GMPC) in DFX and everything works fine.

Dirtyrhino · 09-24-2008, 05:25 PM

yeah, that was the first thing i checked - i just don't get it

I've gone back to Destinator for the time being, as i'm sure it's down to my install somewhere - i'll work through the scripting later on - i'm sure it'll be something blindingly obvious

treetop777 · 09-24-2008, 05:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dirtyrhino

yeah, that was the first thing i checked - i just don't get it

I've gone back to Destinator for the time being, as i'm sure it's down to my install somewhere - i'll work through the scripting later on - i'm sure it'll be something blindingly obvious

Don't give up now - is this what you have in exectbl.ini?

Dirtyrhino · 09-24-2008, 05:59 PM

sure is.
And in my RR.ini i've got
garminpath=e:\garminpc\que.exe

I used the brilliant dfx button editor to define a button, and that works fine - pulls up the osk, just won't open GMPC...

monkeyracer · 09-24-2008, 09:36 PM

my bet is that the button editor isn't adding the string of commands, so I would say that's the reason only the overlay comes up.

The button code should be EXACTLY as described in the readme.txt, if it is not EXACTLY that way, then there may be issues. Find the button you want to point to GMPC and edit it as I've described.

New graphics and everything still on the horizon, I've been really busy with trying to find a job and get everything buttoned up from leaving my last job, but they will come soon!

Dirtyrhino · 09-25-2008, 03:53 PM

It's all good - i'm off on my hols now, so i'll have a fresh look and do what you suggest when I get back - thanks people

genie4x4 · 09-28-2008, 05:27 AM

when instally the gmpc kb where do i do the following changes?

//on the button that accesses your GPS screen, you will need to change it to this:
"GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC"

Am new at this and slowly learning it

monkeyracer · 09-28-2008, 11:14 AM

I think this is where a lot of people are having an issue.

To start, open up the folder that has the same name as the skin you are using.
For my example, I am going to use BMV2. The default location is:

"C:\Program Files\Road Runner\skins\BMV2"

Next, look for a file called "menu.skin" and double click on it. When it asks what program to use to view the file, choose Notepad (I've set this as the default program to use so I don't have to select this each time.)

Once notepad is open, find this line:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GPS","GPS"

(or what ever line ends with "GPS")

and change it to this:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC","GPS"

(keep the first part of the code the same, just change "GPS" to "GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC")

And then save the file and close notepad.

Now you should be able to open up RoadRunner with the BMV2 skin (or the skin you've made this change to) and press the GPS button to access Garmin with my overlay on top of it. You can apply these same methods to almost any other skin, but it may not work in all skins.

genie4x4 · 09-29-2008, 02:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

I think this is where a lot of people are having an issue.

To start, open up the folder that has the same name as the skin you are using.
For my example, I am going to use BMV2. The default location is:

"C:\Program Files\Road Runner\skins\BMV2"

Next, look for a file called "menu.skin" and double click on it. When it asks what program to use to view the file, choose Notepad (I've set this as the default program to use so I don't have to select this each time.)

Once notepad is open, find this line:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GPS","GPS"

(or what ever line ends with "GPS")

and change it to this:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC","GPS"

(keep the first part of the code the same, just change "GPS" to "GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC")

And then save the file and close notepad.

Now you should be able to open up RoadRunner with the BMV2 skin (or the skin you've made this change to) and press the GPS button to access Garmin with my overlay on top of it. You can apply these same methods to almost any other skin, but it may not work in all skins.

ok followed that and stuck with the bmv2 skin but now when i open this skin folder there is no exectbl.ini......now what?

monkeyracer · 09-29-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by genie4x4

ok followed that and stuck with the bmv2 skin but now when i open this skin folder there is no exectbl.ini......now what?

simply create one. open up notepad, add the text as described in the instructions, and then save it as exectbl.ini (make sure it's not saved as exectbl.ini.txt) or just copy it over from the RR folder and edit it.

genie4x4 · 09-29-2008, 04:19 AM

Finally all working now for the next problem....thanks for everyones help

upspace · 09-29-2008, 10:09 PM

working here but i am getting sometimes "pink" square screens. i guess this comes from elcos overly plugin.

which version are you guys using? the one packaged with this one or the link to the resource friendly?

LordNikon · 09-30-2008, 05:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by monkeyracer

I think this is where a lot of people are having an issue.

To start, open up the folder that has the same name as the skin you are using.
For my example, I am going to use BMV2. The default location is:

"C:\Program Files\Road Runner\skins\BMV2"

Next, look for a file called "menu.skin" and double click on it. When it asks what program to use to view the file, choose Notepad (I've set this as the default program to use so I don't have to select this each time.)

Once notepad is open, find this line:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GPS","GPS"

(or what ever line ends with "GPS")

and change it to this:

Code:

B08,451,303,339,106,"GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC","GPS"

(keep the first part of the code the same, just change "GPS" to "GMPC||GMPC_OVERLAY||RUNGMPC")

And then save the file and close notepad.

Now you should be able to open up RoadRunner with the BMV2 skin (or the skin you've made this change to) and press the GPS button to access Garmin with my overlay on top of it. You can apply these same methods to almost any other skin, but it may not work in all skins.

Im using Digital FX 4.0 and i cant see where i need to change the code for the button that loads the gps...anyone done this for dfx 4.0?

/EDIT Nevermind, figured it out, works absolutely perfectly!!

DaddyLikeTrucks · 10-02-2008, 09:32 AM

subscribed

deciding on garmin or iguidance

LordNikon · 10-02-2008, 03:08 PM

DaddyLikeTrucks,

I cant comment on iGuidance, never used it before and i couldnt test it as where i live, Garmin Mobile PC is the only solution for me to get full gps navigation.

In saying that though, ive had Garmin Mobile PC running for the last 2 days on my test pc at work (without a gps unit, just been doing simulation runs) and the feel of the program is just wonderful to use. The voice turn by turn is great, the ability to "shape" your routes is just an awesome feature which is easy and quick to do, the ability to also do turn by turn detours is another awesome feature, the OSK overlay that MonkeyRacer made is a very good addition to it. Its very easy to show/hide the keyboard and you always have the music controls showing. No complaints about it at all!! All in all, im very impressed and excited about GMPC + OSK Overlay and i cant wait till my gps receiver arrives so i can actually road test it.

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