On Aug 30, 2015, at 5:29 PM, Keith Packard <[email protected]> wrote:
> Steven Saner <[email protected]> writes: > >> Hi. >> >> A month or so ago I saw your announcement of an updated beta version of the >> AltosDroid app. I downloaded that. I'm wondering if there have been any >> versions newer than that. The following build information is at the bottom >> of the version that I have: >> >> Version: 1.6.1 Built: 2015-07-15 17:52 -0700 (master--271f56a) >> >> There are a couple issues that I have with this version on my Samsung Galaxy >> S4 >> >> On the "Load Maps" feature, it is impossible to enter in GPS >> coordinates because when I try to edit that field, the keypad that >> comes up doesn't have a decimal point key. There is also no negative >> sign key (-). So about the only way to put in a GPS coordinate is to >> cut and paste from some other place. Is the keypad specific to my >> phone, and if so, do you know how I can adjust that? > > Hrm. I get the usual numeric keyboard with decimal and minus sign, but > it looks like there's some missing stuff in the resources which might > help. I'll see if I can't figure out how to turn those on and give you a > new spin to try. Are you in the AltusMetrum google+ group? It's easy to > upload a 'beta' version that people in that group could use; > alternatively, I can provide a download URL and you can install it > manually, although that might not work on your device. Yes, I believe that I'm in the google+ group. > >> Also, related to the maps, is there any way to specify a GPS location, >> load a map, and then give that a name and save it for later use? I >> haven't found a way. Is this a planned or a possible feature? > > Yes, send along the name and GPS location and we'll add that to the > global list, at which point it'll show up on your device the next time > you open up that dialog. > >> Anyway, I'm hoping to use this app next weekend and want to make sure >> I have the newest/best version. > > Let's get your location put into the global list and you should be set. I appreciate the offer to add our launch location. I guess, though, my question is whether or not it might be possible, or become possible, to save a custom location. We have a few smaller fields that I might want to save, but would not likely be useful to anyone else. Steve -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Steven Saner <[email protected]> KD0IJP Andover, Kansas USA _______________________________________________ altusmetrum mailing list [email protected] http://lists.gag.com/mailman/listinfo/altusmetrum
