Pathfinding Autoroute Navigator for MobilePhones - PANav - Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General

PANav is a Java application for MobilePhones (J2ME: MIDP 2.0/CLDC 1.0). It run well on your XDA with Jbed (see attached pictures). PANav can help people finding the best way to anywhere they want. With advanced GPS features and voice-prompted directions, they’ll always know exactly where their next turn is. In the early version PANav show only map of Hanoi (Vietnam) but it can be extended in the next version.
Current version is 1.2107 (PANavEngLite1.2107)
Also It can be run on BlackBerry (PANavLiteBB1.1230).
For more details, please visit www.pasoft.vn
Thanks much!

Nice Idea!
which map sources do you use? openstreetmap?
do you use internet access for the map?
Is it possible to store maps offline?
Whats about Europe maps? Germany? ;-)

calvin42 said:
Nice Idea!
which map sources do you use? openstreetmap?
do you use internet access for the map?
Is it possible to store maps offline?
Whats about Europe maps? Germany? ;-)
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we convert map from ESRI shape files (*.shp) so if you have Europe maps (or any maps , pls send to us and we will convert to .map for PANav.
Now in this version we do not use any internet access for the map, the map is stored in the app.
Thank calvin42 for your comment!

Well, Calvin talked about Openstreetmaps, a free (like free speech, but also like free beer) maping of the entire world.
Maps from England, Germany, and Netherlands are quite complete and usable. Other european countries are on the way.
USA and India are quite complete too.
Have a look at http://www.openstreetmap.org , it would be great to see our work (i'm a contributer) used by a good turn-to-turn app.

yes, i know about openstreetmap but PANav do not use any internet connection (wifi/wimax/gprs/3G...) to get the map. The map is offline mode, inside the app.

phuongnt said:
yes, i know about openstreetmap but PANav do not use any internet connection (wifi/wimax/gprs/3G...) to get the map. The map is offline mode, inside the app.
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Can you use TomTom maps with PANav?

Any plans for map support for Australia?
Thanks

nonno said:
Any plans for map support for Australia?
Thanks
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maybe, we will use openstreetmaps to extract and convert maps to use with PANav.

Related

Need a Map Program for WM6??

I am going to Alaska in 3 weeks. I need a road map program only. Dont need GPS. Does anyone have one they can spare or give me advice on what is out there.
Thanks
Anyone have iGuidance?
nokia's smart2go
it's free
download the maps for your country, sort of similar to google maps, only not as good
Is there another map software that you can download maps for and use it directly? For example, maps of two states, so you can drive from one point to another without GPS/WiFi.
nexess said:
Is there another map software that you can download maps for and use it directly? For example, maps of two states, so you can drive from one point to another without GPS/WiFi.
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smart2go will do that,
download and install the program, download whichever maps you want, use offline, or use with gps
Delorme Street Atlas USA
pocketstreets

GPS with no data?

hey guys i just flashed my sprint touch and am now using dharvey4651's rom. my question is how can i access gps and use maps without having a data connection(i only have a voice and txt plan). I'm pretty sure you have to download maps or something, but i dunno how or where to get them. Thanks!
mastermatt63 said:
hey guys i just flashed my sprint touch and am now using dharvey4651's rom. my question is how can i access gps and use maps without having a data connection(i only have a voice and txt plan). I'm pretty sure you have to download maps or something, but i dunno how or where to get them. Thanks!
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You'll need a GPS app that uses full map sets, I think TomTom used predefined maps.
but where
where can i find the tomtom map. i tried googling it.
mastermatt63 said:
where can i find the tomtom map. i tried googling it.
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They are not free, you will have to go to the website and purchase the maps.
great will do
how to enable GPS on sprint touch
hey champ it seems like you are the champ with all the answers...
how do I enable GPS on sprints touch. and also I really would like to get picsel do you have it or know where to get it.
Rick
6.1
any one know how to get WM 6.1 on my HTC Touch
You'll have to flash a custom ROM with a 3.XX radio that will enable GPS. All Touch's come stock from carriers with a 1.XX radio. Check out the Vogue forum at PPCGeeks, there are tons of ROM's available. Just be sure to read EVERYTHING before you do this or it may end in you having no phone at all!
mastermatt63 said:
hey guys i just flashed my sprint touch and am now using dharvey4651's rom. my question is how can i access gps and use maps without having a data connection(i only have a voice and txt plan). I'm pretty sure you have to download maps or something, but i dunno how or where to get them. Thanks!
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I have an unlimited data plan but I will be away this summer to another country. So I did a bit of search and found this solution: offline Google Map. The google map application won't cache the map (called tiles). You need (a) a software on your pc to download the tiles and (b) a software on your phone to display them.
(b) can be done using this software http://www.mgmaps.com/index.php. It will also do Yahoo, Live ... maps as well when you are online.
(a) can be done using the combination of the web apps here http://www.mgmaps.com/create and the gMapMaker application.
The process is described here:http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=1116
It is labor intensive. I only need one city map in India so it works for me. But it won't be a reliable solution for the long term.
csbert said:
I have an unlimited data plan but I will be away this summer to another country. So I did a bit of search and found this solution: offline Google Map. The google map application won't cache the map (called tiles). You need (a) a software on your pc to download the tiles and (b) a software on your phone to display them.
(b) can be done using this software http://www.mgmaps.com/index.php. It will also do Yahoo, Live ... maps as well when you are online.
(a) can be done using the combination of the web apps here http://www.mgmaps.com/create and the gMapMaker application.
The process is described here:http://forum.mgmaps.com/viewtopic.php?t=1116
It is labor intensive. I only need one city map in India so it works for me. But it won't be a reliable solution for the long term.
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Great find! I haven't looked at, or plan on it, but looks like a great solution for anybody without the data plan.

GPS App

Hey i have looked around and cant seem to find a GPS app for the Diamond that doesnt take up 2G of space. Post GPS apps that you would suggest if you dont mind. Thank you!
Google Maps?
They don't have maps preloaded like tomtom/garmin/igo...
which kind? for navigation with maps
or
just position coordinates?
If you just want to get your coordinates you could use HTC gps tool its very small .
If you need street navigation, then most of the apps arent that big... but maps are! So only chance to get them smaller is to only install your own country map or smaller. I once heared theres a garmin version where you could even just download the needed parts but I dont know if this is really worth the trouble.... 4gb are more than big enough for me ^^... especially if navigation uses only about 300mb
2 gigs maaaay if you install ALL maps ? I use navigon only with german map and its about 334mb (software + map)
destinddule said:
Hey i have looked around and cant seem to find a GPS app for the Diamond that doesnt take up 2G of space. Post GPS apps that you would suggest if you dont mind. Thank you!
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Where abouts in the world are you? Not all GPS programmes have maps for all parts of the world, so your choice will depend upon where you are. As other posts have said it is the maps not the software that takes the space. So you can get regional maps rather than full continent ones. For example Tom Tom sell all of Europe, or just particular countries, and all of the USA or just regions.
Otherwise you are stuck with using software that downloads the maps as and when you need them. Google is a free example, but many phone companies now have theri own software that does that and which you pay a monthly fee to use. Google really is just maps rather than true navigational (turn by turn) software, but the phone companies' ones are fully featured. But if you do it that way it can get VERY expensive in download costs unless you have a data includive contract. Even then if you are roaming out of area (just when you need the maps) it can cost a fortune
I live in Canada.
iGo8 here. Application with Canada contents takes approximately 400mb of storage.

I am New How to Use GPs in india Free!!?

PLease any one here can tell me
i have a HTC diamond Indian Version.....
i want to use GPS in it that too free...
i know its possible but can any one tell me how !!..?
will be really thankful to you!!
Do you mean GPS (Global Positioning System) or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)!
If first, simply search and install HTC GPS Tool for activating your intenal GPS! The Tool is really self-explaining! If you meant GPRS, yo'll need a special data option from your provider for a fixed amount of money each month!
animelover said:
Do you mean GPS (Global Positioning System) or GPRS (General Packet Radio Service)!
If first, simply search and install HTC GPS Tool for activating your intenal GPS! The Tool is really self-explaining! If you meant GPRS, yo'll need a special data option from your provider for a fixed amount of money each month!
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Thanks so mch for your reply.
i need a GPS Software for india....
i have downloded the HTC GPS tool but from that i cannot navigate...
i want a program where i can seen the map of my city MUMBAI and can navigate!!!!
google maps
you only pay for data transfer
it's the cheapest option other than garmin xt or tomtom navigator, which cost around $100
MyMapIndia
vinodxxx said:
PLease any one here can tell me
i have a HTC diamond Indian Version.....
i want to use GPS in it that too free...
i know its possible but can any one tell me how !!..?
will be really thankful to you!!
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Try My Map India or Garmin XT you will get it for free map of india search for it
you can try smart2Go which is basically for nokia, also the same can be used on wm try it
I've found a nice site about using GPS in India. There is a list of programs you can use: click
Thanks for your Replies...
but still it have not served the purpouse!!...
vinodxxx said:
Thanks for your Replies...
but still it have not served the purpouse!!...
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Download tomtom home form the website, if you use that to install the latest version of tomtom to your diamond you will get one free city map to try it out its bettter than nothing and its free init lol
You can use Mapking,
It's not free but not expensive , and u have Trial few days...
it means without GPRS
i cannot use GPS!!!..
is that true!!.
i tried google maps ..
but it uses Internet... when i connected to my computer!!...
so if it uses internet then whats the use of GPS!!!...
It uses the Internet connection to download Google Maps data.
GPS is used for getting your actual position. With that position Google Maps will download a card snippet representing your actual position.
vinodxxx said:
i tried google maps ..
but it uses Internet... when i connected to my computer!!...
so if it uses internet then whats the use of GPS!!!...
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Dude... there are 2 types of GPS technology. GPS and AGPS(AsssistedGPS). programs like Google maps uses AGPS service, means, they use a packet service (GPRS/EDGE), to get a faster GPS fix. If you choose a GPS program,say Satguide etc.. they completely rely on GPS (can work without GPRS/EDGE), but you have to pay for the service and maps. You might get trial versions of these softwares, but i dont think any of them provides it for free.
Alternatively you could try GPS cycle computer, which would track ur path, speed, directions, altitude... , but it is not designed to overlay your current location on a map. However, it can provide you with a graph details about your route.
dude download map my india software....i will send u india's map........its free to use and dosent need any gprs connection

Best software GPS can be used without cell service

What is the best software to use that doesnt require cell service. Including map updates.
I use copilot live 8...
$30.00...and it does not need a data signal as the maps are stored on your SD card.
For updates, im sure you can hook up to a wifi signal...or, you can download the Copilot Desktop application and sync maps/voices/updates to your phone that way.
I do have Copilot Live 8 also, so far it's great and the graphics are nicely with turn by turn navigation.
iGO 8 and TomTom
iGO8 have the option of installing individual city map! save alot of space TT have to put the whole NA map on it .. yikes!
I use GARMIN LOVE IT
I also use Garmin, love the lack of subscription needed to do internet searches for nearby places, unlike most of the others. So, you never have to worry about the locations being out of date.
Does Garmin running well with HD2 ? i had Garmin XT on my Satio (yes i still love that phone ) and it do the recalculating alot, with tomtom,Sygic they are fine no recalculation. Therefore, i dont want to put Garmin on my HD2
are any of these gps's free?
well they arent free...... but it anyone has a free trial (keyword: trial) feel free to share the link
k20a1 said:
are any of these gps's free?
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MS' Bing app (which is free) now has turn-by-turn GPS nav, but it requires cell data service.
Navicomputer
k20a1 said:
are any of these gps's free?
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I use Navicomputer on my Tytn II, but it seems to also work on the HTC HD2 too (according to other people posting). Navicomputer uses the Open Street Maps and can do this online or you can download them and use it when there is no connection (I do this when I travel outside the US).
awbcmu said:
I use Navicomputer on my Tytn II, but it seems to also work on the HTC HD2 too (according to other people posting). Navicomputer uses the Open Street Maps and can do this online or you can download them and use it when there is no connection (I do this when I travel outside the US).
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You can't do a search for an address when in Offline Mode. Can you?
I tried NaviComputer, and looks like its only good for looking at where you are in the map and not for it to tell you where you should go. And ofcourse for tracking your hiking trail (which it is meant for).

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