Opencpn for Android production release

[awol]

Whoopee! I've done all that and my HUDL now sports OpenCPN and charts. However, I seem to have screwed it up somehow - the top left menu bar which was normal size has now shrunk to a size impossible to hit with my finger and the depth readings are only legible while actually zooming, after that they shrink to minuscule. I've tried to find a text size control that affects the soundings but no luck so far - any ideas?

 

[ProDave]

I'm having trouble copying the charts to the tablet and the phone.

My desktop winsoze PC when connected to the device does not properly see the folders on the android so I can't copy from there.

I tried on the other laptop we have that runs ubuntu.

That correctly sees the files on the android but it won't copy.

It can copy the directory structure but failed copying any of the files with the .A extension etc saying "operation not supported"

I can copy them to a memory stick but the only USB cables we have that plug into the android devices present a male USB connector at the other end which will plug into the pc, but not into the memory stick, it's the wrong gender of connector.

 

[Arida]

OK, Missed out on the Free Version but it is now on Google Play for £7.74.

But what are the option for (legal) UK charts?

 

[ProDave]

To anyone else struggling to transfer files.

I downloaded (on the android) "File Manager HD(File Transfer) cheetah Mobile" from the play store

It was the first file manage I found (after trying about 3 others) that could browse the network via wi fi, and find the shared folder on my PC, from where it was able to copy my chart files.

 

[awol]

Whoopee! I've done all that and my HUDL now sports OpenCPN and charts. However, I seem to have screwed it up somehow - the top left menu bar which was normal size has now shrunk to a size impossible to hit with my finger and the depth readings are only legible while actually zooming, after that they shrink to minuscule. I've tried to find a text size control that affects the soundings but no luck so far - any ideas?

Doh! Found the check box to sort it.

 

[sailorman]

i have my Dutch & Belgian charts working albeit rather ponderously, the CM93 files dont work all in the same directory. any pointers, what have i missed ????

 

[ProDave]

i have my Dutch & Belgian charts working albeit rather ponderously, the CM93 files dont work all in the same directory. any pointers, what have i missed ????

Keep them in their original directory hierarchy

 

[sailorman]

Keep them in their original directory hierarchy

Yes they are 3 different files

 

[CAPTAIN FANTASTIC]

I am having a problem identifying a source to download UK charts for opencpn. Do I need to purchase them on a memory stick from visitmyharbour or navionics or other source, your suggestion would be appreciated.

 

[fergie_mac66]

google is your freind fiend sometimes and ukho is not always

 

[Mistroma]

Does this work?

https://googledrive.com/host/0BzDnQ7vAi68eYk04SVVwSTVtTzA

I had the Beta version but it didn't work very well so was trying to keep an eye open for a later version. WiFi was poor when I spotted this and couldn't manage to keep a signal long enough to download. I could get away with some browsing but downloads were dropping out.

I tried the link here but file downloaded as "0BzDnQ7vAi68eYk04SVVwSTVtTzA". File size is 37.9 MB (39,776,724 bytes).

I assume that the filename has been messed up (or link wasn't to correct file). Anyone else have this problem with the download?

 

[RichardS]

I had the Beta version but it didn't work very well so was trying to keep an eye open for a later version. WiFi was poor when I spotted this and couldn't manage to keep a signal long enough to download. I could get away with some browsing but downloads were dropping out.

I tried the link here but file downloaded as "0BzDnQ7vAi68eYk04SVVwSTVtTzA". File size is 37.9 MB (39,776,724 bytes).

I assume that the filename has been messed up (or link wasn't to correct file). Anyone else have this problem with the download?

37.9MB is the right file size. Rename it to something.apk and try and install it.

Richard

 

[ProDave]

What's the oldest version of Android that this will work on?

I have another old redundant phone, a Samsung GT-I9000

When I try and run the install, it says "Parse error. there is a problem parsing the package"

I assume that's a cryptic way of telling me the phones old version 2.6.29 of Android is too old?

It does look like it can be upgraded but it doesn't look an easy procedure.

 

[Mistroma]

37.9MB is the right file size. Rename it to something.apk and try and install it.

Richard

Thanks, I actually did that a little later that night and named the file "opencpn_4.1.915.apk" based on the drop box link ex. Cruiser Forum (it contained "...bdnxw87j38bkb/opencpn_4.1.915.apk?dl=0"). Install was fine but it has so far refused to display my CM93 charts despite pointing it to the correct chart directory. I'll have look at that problem when I have some spare time.

 

[ProDave]

Thanks, I actually did that a little later that night and named the file "opencpn_4.1.915.apk" based on the drop box link ex. Cruiser Forum (it contained "...bdnxw87j38bkb/opencpn_4.1.915.apk?dl=0"). Install was fine but it has so far refused to display my CM93 charts despite pointing it to the correct chart directory. I'll have look at that problem when I have some spare time.

When you point it to your charts folder, don't forget to tick the box "force database rebuild" (might not be the exact wording but something like that)

When I was playing about to see what folders you actually need just for UK charts, I had to do that when I removed or reinstated chart folders.

 

[Mistroma]

When you point it to your charts folder, don't forget to tick the box "force database rebuild" (might not be the exact wording but something like that)

When I was playing about to see what folders you actually need just for UK charts, I had to do that when I removed or reinstated chart folders.

First thing I tried. I took a long time to do anything so I uninstalled , left only charts for W. Med. and re-installed. Forced rebuild and tried again but still nothing. I'm going to recheck that I left correct charts when I have a moment. I left folder 03901020 and will double check the area it covers.

 

[ProDave]

Include folders 03900000 and 03901020 then check it covers the UK. that will confirm if it's reading the charts correctly and it's then a wrong folder question.

 

[Boreades]

Has it gone? I can't see it in the Play (lovely name) Store...

It is there, you might have to click on "More". But the author is asking c.£7 for it. Which seems to be causing confusion and trouble back on CruisersForum. People are asking why the Windows and Mac versions are free but this version costs money.

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums...-be-put-up-in-the-opencpn-org-dow-153197.html

 

[sailorman]

Thanks, I actually did that a little later that night and named the file "opencpn_4.1.915.apk" based on the drop box link ex. Cruiser Forum (it contained "...bdnxw87j38bkb/opencpn_4.1.915.apk?dl=0"). Install was fine but it has so far refused to display my CM93 charts despite pointing it to the correct chart directory. I'll have look at that problem when I have some spare time.

i have the same issue with the cm 93. the Dutch & belgian free enc work well but not really suitable on a galaxy S5 as the screen is too small & not suitable for offshore nav. £7 is too much free was ok for what it is

 

[Pye_End]

I made a new directory on the root of the tablet, and copied 2 directories from a laptop which contain the charts into it. Open CPN is directed to the single new directory, which contains the other directories, and this works fine on my Nexus 7.