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  • 1.  MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 01-31-2019 04:14
    Hi!

    How to get GPS data into MapInfo?
    Are available tools to show track/waypoints directly on map in MapInfo?

    Yes, i know DM Discover. :-) But DM discover bundle usage is not easy - and, a big part of users don't need other discover functionalities.

    some other solutions?

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    Mati Tee
    Ruumab OÛ
    Tartu
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  • 2.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 01-31-2019 04:29
    There's an add-on called GeoTracker by Blue Marble Geographics, but it's only available for 32-bit MapInfo.  More details here - not sure what's available for the 64-bit version.

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    Greg Driver
    Knowledge Community Shared Account
    Shelton CT
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  • 3.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 02-04-2019 11:07
    I would also be interested to know if there is a GeoTracker add-on or application that works with MapInfo Pro 64-bit. Does anyone know if MapMarker has that capability?

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    Rachel Taylor
    Cherokee County 911
    Tahlequah OK
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  • 4.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Employee
    Posted 02-06-2019 07:13
    Hi Rachel 
    Currently there is no 64 bit GPS tool for MIPro.  We  will have to either partner with someone to develop one or may have to build one in-house.  Previous  supplier does not appear to be interested in creating a 64 bit version, but  I'm not entirely certain on that.
    There is also one provided with DataMine Discover add-on, but  if all you needed is a GPS addin, it  may be too expensive an alternative as its part of a very comprehensive set of mapping tools for the mining industry.
    I only found this one freeware GPS tool that says  its supported on 64 bit after an extensive search:
    http://www.gpsu.co.uk/features.html
    Says it will support MapInfo format, but I believe its just MIF\MID.  It also says it supports SHP format which can be easily opened directly in MIPro.
    Have not tried it myself, but if it works for an alternative, it may be all you need.

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    Bill Wemple
    Principal QA Engineer
    Pitney Bowes
    Troy, NY
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  • 5.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 02-06-2019 13:12
    Hi Bill
    The new GPS functionality in 64-bit Discover was added before it was sold to DataMine.
    A pity we can't add this to MapInfo Pro.

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    John Ievers
    CDR Group
    Hope Valley, United Kingdom
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  • 6.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Employee
    Posted 02-06-2019 13:40
    Yes I know.  That is a discussion for Product Mgmt  on up to see if we can get that tool into MIPro from DataMine.  Beyond my pay grade ... :-)

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    Bill Wemple
    Principal QA Engineer
    Pitney Bowes
    Troy, NY
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  • 7.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Moderator
    Posted 02-15-2019 08:34
    @James Stone and @Steven Mann - thoughts? ​​

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    David Andrews
    Pitney Bowes Inc
    Stamford CT
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  • 8.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 02-06-2019 13:10
    There are a few posts in the Product Ideas section - add your vote(s) there.

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    John Ievers
    CDR Group
    Hope Valley, United Kingdom
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  • 9.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Employee
    Posted 02-28-2019 18:39
    There are a few GPS suggestions listed on our Ideas Portal currently, I've added the link for the most relevant one to this discussion thread below - we would encourage all interested to please vote for it! 

    https://ideas.pitneybowes.com/ideas/MIPRO-I-265

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    Dave Kuo
    Software Support Analyst
    Pitney Bowes Software Pty Ltd
    Australia
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  • 10.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 12-17-2020 13:06

    Hi, any updates on this or ideas? I need a a replacement for Blue Marble's tool for 64bit Pro.  Thank you!



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    Alex Machinis
    Empower Geographics
    Des Plaines IL
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  • 11.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Posted 18 days ago
    Edited by Ferhad Pakzat 18 days ago

    One more vote to support adding GPS tracking on MI Pro 64 bit,


    Ferhad
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  • 12.  RE: MapInfo and GPS

    Employee
    Posted 17 days ago

    In case you aren't aware, our partner AGIS sells an application for MapInfo Pro called GeoTracker that supports this.

    Here's the site with their tools MapInfo Pro.

    You can download a trial version from their site.



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    Peter Horsbøll Møller
    Principal Presales Consultant | Distinguished Engineer
    Precisely | Trust in Data
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