Multiple GPS Plotting

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I want GMapCatcher to read three GPS locations. One is the default one coming 
directly from GPS receiver. The other two, it should be able to read from a 
file saved on desktop/same folder as maps.py. It should be able to plot all 
three locations (all three would be close enough in distance to be plotted on a 
single screen with sufficient zoom level), with the one coming from GPS 
receiver be appearing right in center (as it happens currently).All three 
locations should be updated after 30 seconds. Could any body help me implement 
this functionality?

Original issue reported on code.google.com by haleemah...@hotmail.com on 17 Dec 2011 at 11:42

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I am an Engineering Student and I needed some guidance...I have seen the 
code... The code for plotting GPS locations on map is saved in mapGPS.py...I 
want guidance on how should I change it so that it picks up the coordinates 
from a saved file rather than the GPS RX...and for plotting it on the map 
should I just copy paste the same algo as used in mapGPS

Original comment by haleemah...@hotmail.com on 18 Dec 2011 at 4:29

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My guess is that you have not played with GMapCatcher much. 

You might want to start looking at the markers, right click on the map and "Add 
Marker", that information is stored in a file named "markers" just like that no 
extension.

The update after X seconds is something that we already have, there is an 
option in the config file (gmapcatcher.conf) by default is off the option is 
"auto_refresh" and the number is the frequency in miliseconds.

I hope that helps you.
Helder

Original comment by heldersepu on 19 Dec 2011 at 12:27

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yes I do know about markers but those are static locations right? which we just 
mark at an instant for example, a certain road. But I think this gives me much 
of a clue, I may use the same code to plot car's locations on the map and then 
refresh them using the "auto_refresh" buttons...Thanks a lot for the 
guidance...I hope Im getting this right because in my scenario the locations 
which you are comparing with markers are not static but need to be refreshed 
periodically. That's possible with the same code right? 

Original comment by haleemah...@hotmail.com on 19 Dec 2011 at 1:05

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The markers can be anything you want them to be. they could be a building or a 
moving object.

Original comment by heldersepu on 19 Dec 2011 at 1:14

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Thanks a lot

Original comment by haleemah...@hotmail.com on 19 Dec 2011 at 4:44

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Issue 296 has been merged into this issue.

Original comment by heldersepu on 20 Dec 2011 at 1:14

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I will close this Issue, if you have any more questions you can contact me 
directly. 

Original comment by heldersepu on 20 Dec 2011 at 4:39

• Changed state: Done