MapForums

chance1166 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2005

Using the mappoint OCX want to route based on current GPS position and a given address. In fact, if I could show the current position based on GPS coordinates on the map that would be swell too. I am using the OCX so this must be done programatically. Any suggestions?

**Wilfried** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-13-2005

Hi,

You receive position then place a pushpin on the map like following example:

Code:

            Location loc = mp.ActiveMap.GetLocation(lat, lon, 1);
            Pushpin pp  = mp.ActiveMap.AddPushpin(loc, vehicleName);
            pp.Symbol = 1;

Eventually you add note:

Code:

            pp.Note = vehicleName + otherInfo;

Eventually you change ballonstate:

Code:

            PP.BalloonState = GeoBalloonState.geoDisplayName;
            pp.BalloonState = GeoBalloonState.geoDisplayBalloon;
            pp.Highlight = true;

Eventually you zoom to vehicle with one of following:

Code:

            PP.GoTo();
            mp.ActiveMap.GoToLatLong(lat, lon, alt);

chance1166 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-13-2005

The question is, how do I receive position?

**Wilfried** · #4 (**permalink**) 12-13-2005

Hi,

This is fast reply

I dont really understeand. You can programmaticly put positions on map. You receive postion can in various ways, but this is enterly depending on your application.

For example if you want to have a dispatch centre with whole fleet, then you must write a server getting all positions of the fleet. This can be done with GSM's or with boardcomputers, etc. There are GSM that can send a GPS position.

Some GSM providers (not all) also have a service to give the position of it. That's what mappoint location server make use off. But not all GSM providers have that service.

Please tell me some more of your application so that we able to help more.

chance1166 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-13-2005

Okay sorry what I am wondernig is how am I going to get the current lattitude and longitude out of my GPS receiver. BTW, I am using the Pharos BT GPS Rx.

My application is very simple, I only want to be able to plot a route based on one's current GPS position to a given address.

Does that make sense?

**Wilfried** · #6 (**permalink**) 12-14-2005

Hi,

I cannot give code example because I do not have PC based application to get positions out of GPS receiver.

But it is very simple. Program your GPS receiver to give GGA or RMC strings, just parse it and give the coordinates to mappoint.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
MapPoint to Gif Programatically	Anonymous	MapPoint Desktop Discussion	5	03-17-2004 08:32 AM
Programatically adding push pins on a route	Fabian	MapPoint Desktop Discussion	2	07-17-2003 03:52 PM
With MP2K does anyone know how to programatically ....	Anonymous	MapPoint Desktop Discussion	1	07-29-2002 06:19 AM
Is there a way to programatically switch the mouse....	Anonymous	MapPoint Desktop Discussion	2	07-19-2002 09:14 AM
How does one programatically in VB present anoutli....	Anonymous	MapPoint Desktop Discussion	1	08-07-2001 01:13 PM

MapForums

Programatically plot a route based on GPS position

Programatically plot a route based on GPS position

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads