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Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.
Maemo Mapper and GPXView are software to use for Geocaching on Maemo devices. You can install these with Application manager.
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If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for ''offline'' geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.
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If you have the Nokia N900, you can use [http://danielfett.de/internet-und-opensource,software,agtl-on-maemo-n900 Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux]. It integrates all features needed for offline geocaching. It doesn't require a premium membership.
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== Installation ==
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== Geocaching with AGTL ==
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Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.
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[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png|thumb|left|300px|The GPS view.]]
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=== Installation ===
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AGTL is currently in [[Extras-devel]] but will eventually be promoted to [[Extras]].
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Select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''advancedcaching''' (or '''Advanced Geocaching Tool for Linux''').
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Or you can enable it by hand:
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*  Go into the Application manager.
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*  Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
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*  Double-tap maemo Extras.
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* Uncheck Disabled.
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=== First Steps ===
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Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install either '''advancedcaching''' or the combination of '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''').
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==== Setup user account ====
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If you don't have geocaching.com user account yet, get a free membership at [http://www.geocaching.com].  
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After starting the application, enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main (application) menu and clicking on '''options'''.  
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== Geocaching with AGTL ==
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[[Image:agtl-geocaching.png|thumb|400px]]
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AGTL works with geocaching.com geocaches. After starting the application, first enter your geocaching.com user data by opening the main menu and clicking on '''options'''. Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded.  
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[[Image:agtl-overview.png|thumb|left|300px|The map view.]]
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=== Obtaining geocache overview ===
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==== Maps ====
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[[Image:agtl-overview.png|thumb|400px]]
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Then you can return to the main (map) view and wait for the openstreetmaps to be loaded. If you want different maps, open the application menu and select a different map style. Please note that on darker map backgrounds, the geocache markers may be hard to see.
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Zoom and pan the map to show an interesting area. Don't zoom out too far, as it is not possible to download more than 500 geocache location at once.
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All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.
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After that, open the main menu and select '''download overview'''. This will retrieve the positions for the geocaches in the selected map view as well as their types and availability status. You will see a lot of icons popping up all over the map.
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[[Image:agtl-details.png|thumb|left|300px|All details for a geocache.]]
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=== Downloading Details ===
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==== Downloading Geocaches ====
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[[Image:agtl-details.png|thumb|400px]]
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AGTL uses a two step procedure to download geocaches. First, you have to obtain an overview of the available geocaches in the selected map area. Select an area of interest (not too big and not too small) and select "Download Overview" in the application menu. AGTL will download all available geocaches in the area. To save bandwith, it will only get their positions, types and titles.  
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To download more information about the geocaches, use '''download details''' in the main menu either in the map view or in the details view.
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[[Image:agtl-coords.png|thumb|left|300px|The incredibly cool coordinate calculation feature.]]
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=== Offline Maps ===
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==== Selecting Geocaches ====
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All openstreetmaps tiles are cached offline, so there's no need for an internet connection when you are on the tour. Make sure to zoom in as needed to download all necessary tiles.
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Select a geocache by clicking on it on the map. The details view will open and show you the available data for the geocache.  
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If it sounds interesting, open the menu and select "Download Details" to see the full description etc.
 
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==== Coordinate Management ====
 
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In the "coords" tab, you can see up to three types of coordinates:
 
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1. The main waypoint of the geocache is always shown. If there are additional waypoints available, they are shown in the list as well.
 
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2. If you selected a multi stage geocache, AGTL may have detected additional waypoints which require input in the description. This is what such a waypoint can look like: "N30 12.(A+3)(B-1)E  W6 (A+B*C).DDD". If this is the case, the "calc" tab appears right next to the "coords" tab. You can complete the waypoints by entering the necessary information (e.g. A=3, B=1 and so on). All waypoints, for which sufficient input is available, will be shown in the list of coordinates as well.
 
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3. Finally, you can add a waypoint on your own. To do so, just type it in the "notes" tab (in a format that AGTL recognizes) or click the "Add Waypoint" button in the "notes" tab.
 
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If you have solved a mystery cache, you can have a visual clue of the final waypoint on the map by selecting the coordinate and clicking "Set as main waypoint".
 
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== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==
== Geocaching with Maemo Mapper and GPXView ==
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Further information can also be found in the [http://gpxview.garage.maemo.org GPXView manual page].
 
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=== Installation ===
 
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Extras repository must be enabled to install needed software. To enable Extras repository, just open [https://garage.maemo.org/extras-assistant/install/extras.install this link] on your tablet.
 
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Or you can enable it by hand:
 
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*  Go into the Application manager.
 
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*  Tap the menu -> Tools -> Application catalog...
 
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*  Double-tap maemo Extras.
 
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*  Uncheck Disabled.
 
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Next select '''Browse installable applications''' on Application manager and install '''gpxview''' and '''maemo-mapper''' (if you are located in Finland install also '''maemo-mapper-topomaps-fi''').
 
=== Obtaining Geocache data ===
=== Obtaining Geocache data ===

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