Re: [Gpsbabel-misc] geocache pocket query & hints

[Robert L. <rob...@gp...>]

On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 2:59 AM, Marko Eha <eh...@gm...> wrote:
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> So, is there a way to convert geocache pocketquery .gpx to unicvs or csv
> so that there would be included GC id, its name, dexription and hints.
>

Our 'text' format contains that and a little bit more.  If you take that
output and blast it into your favorite word processor  and print with tiny
fonts and multiple columns (and the placers in your area don't do "War and
Peace" cache descriptions) and double sides, ISTR averaging about 50 cache
descriptions on each piece of paper.



> html output is almost what I need - I could display it on my cellphone,
> but it contains too much information. And I cant seem to find an option to
> include only essential data.


"Essential" varies from user to user. Some people consider UTM coordinates
essential for caching and some (like myself) have never once used them.
Sometimes a cache just isn't findable without an included image and
sometimes the images are just eye candy. So there are lots of compromises in
the defaults here.



Finally, I have to say that if you want absolute control about what is
included and don't want to muck with source code that tools dedicated to
Geocaching will offer more knobs to turn.  GSAK, in particular, offers
amazing customization.