In june of 2014, the system was changed so that emails no longer contained the zip files, but rather direct links to download the zip files. Get waypoints from gps devices and export to various formats. I like to add more logs to keep some of my statistics up to date. A gsak introduction geocaching swiss army knife how to live the simple life with gsak presented at geowoodstock ix july 2, 2011 by michael weiner aka teamdotone a free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. Mar 30, 2020 gsak is a geocaching and waypoint management tool. This will be the go to place for charts, top lists, statbars, compares, achievements and map tools. Its a great package, even though its not one of the regulars in my toolbag. I have talked about the power of gsak before its a great package, even though its not one of the regulars in my toolbag. A variety of output formats are supported, including mapsend wpt, oziexplorer wpt, gpx and loc.
Solarwinds passportal provides simple yet secure password and documentation management tailored for the operations of an msp. You must allow projectgc to access your account and then. This list contains reasons as to why or why not suggestion will be added. It is only available to windows users, and restricted to. The complete gsl is in the gsac package you download during installation. This provides all code for web services, making web pages, handing requests, formatting results, and other actions. By using the subage feature of xsitepro you can automatically generate a professional looking index just by creating subpages and then right clicking on the main articles page and selecting insert links to all subpages. When you find it, write your name and date in the logbook. Whether you need simple access control for a few employees in a single building, or a variety of operations for thousands of employees in a multiregion, multiserver system, access it. A variety of output formats are supported, including mapsend wpt, oziexplorer wpt, gpx and loc, mapsource, garmin poi, fugawi, street atlas, pocket streets, and microsoft streets and trips. Is it against the guidelines to make a challenge cache which requires the use of gsak and badgegen for example can i make a challenge cache that requires people to have a certain number of badgegen badges before they can log it. Get another access token access get another access token. Heres a way to create field notes using gsak and excel.
This is a very similar process to if youve ever authorised a device to connect to facebook or twitter. We cannot provide support for this product, so in case of a problem, turn to the developer of gsak. In my opinion, thats not much of a security measure. Gpx files that you download from via the cache page. Creating field notes using gsak and excel scary terry. It uses macros to generate the stats and the badges are generated through badgegen. Use this option to get cache data directly from the groundspeak web site. Several guides have been published in our seeker magazine over the years. Providing technicians rapid access to the privileged information and knowledge they need to effectively support clients.
A variety of output formats are supported, including mapsend wpt, oziexplorer wpt, gpx and loc, mapsource, garmin poi, fugawi, street atlas, pocket streets. If you have zero hides, the hides tab will not be shown. With the exception of some lowerend gps devices, you can usually purchase an interface cable and download coordinates directly to your gps device. Not shown is a database for my finds caches i have. This will show you how to add elevation data to your database. Gsak geocaching swiss army knife contents index previous next.
Gsak requires some knowledge of databases and has no handy help files like most programs for the pc. I am getting traffic from a number of queries around how to use gsak, or geocaching swiss army knife. Mar 23, 2020 gsak is an application designed to provide complex databases containing geocaching information stored in gpx and log file format. After youve downloaded crossover check out our youtube tutorial video to the left, or visit the crossover chrome os walkthrough for specific steps. The release versions of gsak are released periodically but sometimes new features are added to gsak in patches. Lose the card, and someone else can access the building with your badge. This will make it easier to find what you are looking for and keep it consistent between different profiles. If you take something from the container, leave something in exchange. If you wish to remove the nag screen, registration is required but the author. With the profile stats from projectgc you will get a tab oriented layout automatically.
For the field notes excel file well be generating, we only really need the code column from gsak, in other words, just the column with the gc numbers, we will be temporarily deleting the other columns however, later on in excel, we will also be creating a comments column aka logs that will contain the remarks youd like to make about each cache. Sometimes when you update or download updates to your caches with a pocket query it only gives you one log. You may still use gsak after 21 days but you will get a nag screen which takes longer and longer to disappear. Challenge cache gsak requirement geocaching topics. May 02, 2009 i am getting traffic from a number of queries around how to use gsak, or geocaching swiss army knife. In the menu you first need to give gsak access to your geocaching account. Through gsak, its now possible to directly download the pocket.
With the exception of some lowerend gps devices, you can usually purchase an interface cable and download. In order to log in, your account will need a valid email address. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files. I did a test by exporting a gpx file from gsak for all the caches i have yet to find in washington state. This command emulates the gui option accessdownload pocket queries this should be the name of a saved setting. The images below can be clicked on for a larger view. Post your idea on the gsak forums links above and ill see what i can do to add it to the macro. Use this option to download and optionally load your pocket queries often referred to as just pqs into gsak.
Sep 07, 20 once the filter is set correctly, then click access and refresh cache data. It is possible that gsak can convert between the listed formats as well, the applications manual can provide information about it. Tabs that are not used are automatically hidden, for example. Gsak is the all in one geocaching and waypoint management tool. It first tried to open in microsoft word and then it got stuck on trying to open in internet explorer. A free powerpoint ppt presentation displayed as a flash slide show on id. If you wish to remove the nag screen, registration is required but the author lyde england has. A gsak macro to generate pretty statistics of your geocaching finds. Before you suggest an idea, check the list of suggestions to see if your idea has already been suggested. The groundspeak api uses an access token to identify your account on and allow you to use the api. Geocaching is an outdoor activity practiced worldwide, which consists of hiding and seeking containers geocaches or caches and which can be found with the help of gps devices or other navigational techniques. Then click ok this will make an api call to the database and pull down information even from archived caches and update the gsak database. According to our registry, gsak is capable of opening the files listed below.
Badgegen must be configured to call run the genuploadstats macro after your badges are generated. Projectgc is a site with the goal to provide statistics and tools for all the geocachers in the world. In order to integrate badgegen with genuploadstats, you must have the genuploadstats. It took gsak about 20 minutes to create the gpx file, it took another 15 minutes to upload the gpx file note the gpx file was considerably larger than the gsak database file. To start off, we need to give gsak permission to post logs on your behalf. There is the gsac core code, also called the gsac service layer, or gsl. Click here to learn how to update your email address.
The basics this tutorial will cover the basics of gsak. Gsak geocaching swiss army knife what runs codeweavers. Integrating badgegen with findstatgen and genuploadstats will allow you to run one macro and have both your badges and your stats uploaded automatically to your profile page. It can send and receive waypoints to and from gps devices. The gsa access card serves as the identity badge for gsa employees and contractors. Make sure you select all caches in filter and 30 logs which is the maximum. Please visit the main page of gsak on software informer. Gsak is a commercial program but you are able to download and use it for 21 days with full functionality. Ppt a gsak introduction geocaching swiss army knife. There may be times when you need to fetch another token for example, you may have two accounts at. Gcdroid supports this capability and it is extremely useful for offline caching. Get geocaches this allows you to search from a point and pull in selected or all geocaches within xx km.
Beginning in april, 2020, gsaxcess will implement a new security measure that will make it more difficult for someone to gain unauthorized access to your account. The latest version is gsak can be downloaded from please send all comments and suggestions to. You swipe the badge across a reader and magically, the door unlocks. Gsak is a geocaching management tool available for download. There is also a gsak 101 getting started guide that you can download from. Apr 15, 2016 there is the gsac core code, also called the gsac service layer, or gsl. There is also a gsak 101 beginners guide you can download from here. Creating pocket queries with gsak july 17, 2014 by adrian faulkner 2 comments as regular readers will know, im a big fan of a piece of software called the geocaching swiss army knife or gsak and recommend it to any serious geocacher. This was in conjunction with trying to encourage more users to use the api features like those found in gsak geocaching swiss army knife. The badge feature is available as an addon option and may be purchased through an authorized rs2 dealer. Please consider adding support for importing caches directly from a gsak database file i. I have no idea how to fix this and get it to open in the correct format. Eaglexx ghosty turbohax anonymous recent serials rating.
Free gsak key for the taking the practical polymath. Badgegen calculates all points to two decimal points. Gsak geocaching swiss army knife click the download free trial button above and get a 14day, fullyfunctional trial of crossover. You can find the manual in electronic format on gsaks website as well. May 09, 2009 this is gsak, or geocaching swiss army knife. This is an addendum to my instructions on planning a trip using gsak. Why does badgegen say i need a version of gsak that doesnt exist. Solve the mystery and then use a gpsenabled device to navigate to the solution coordinates. I looked in the guidelines for challenge caches and did not see an. Sadly gsak only runs on the pc, windows operating system. Get geocaches built into gsak gpx or loc file or pocket query pq file get data via email built into gsak receive from gps built into gsak if you followed the directions for one of the methods to load caches into gsak, then you are ready to manipulate, sort, filter, print, or otherwise manage your geocache data in gsak. I have my other preferences but i cannot deny that gsak really. Net introduces a newly designed badge designer fully compatible with existing badge templates.
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