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Examples
The best and easiest way to get started is to take a look at the examples.
The samples, DLLs and CAB files can be found in the .NET Framework\Samples directory.
You can open that directory from the program start menu:
Start -> Program -> Franson GpsTools SDK -> .NET Framework -> Samples
Sample 1 - SerialPort
Reads data from the serial port and parses NMEA 0183 data (standard GPS protocol).
Presents position as latitude, longitude, UTM coordinates, (or other supported national coordinate system).
Displays speed and satellite information.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll
Sample 2 - SimpleMap
Demonstrates the new raster map functionality. Connects a GPS to a map. Draws and handles
graphical objects on a map, zoom and rotation and much more. Handles mouse events. And more...
Create your own MapLibs using GpsTools Studio.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll, GpsViewNET.dll
Sample 3 - Layers
Draw objects on several of layers and how to manage layers.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll, GpsViewNET.dll
Sample 4 - MultiMap
Switch between different raster maps. Use and define blank maps.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll, GpsViewNET.dll
Sample 5 - Grid
Samples for coordinate conversion in both directions between
latitude/longitude and national grids. E.g. UTM, British Grid, Irish Grid, Swiss Grid and Swedish Grid.
List of supported grids
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll
Sample 6 - ShapeDrawer
Draws polygons, polylines and multipoint.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll, GpsViewNET.dll, GpsShapeNET.dll
Sample 7 - ShapeFileViewer
Load and display ESRI shapefiles.
Depends on GpsToolsNET.dll, GpsViewNET.dll, GpsShapeNET.dll
A License key
is necessary to use GpsTools. During development the key found here
can be used. To distribute the component as part of your application you need to purchase
a license. The License.LicenseKey property must be
set to a valid license key by your application or else the component will refuse to work properly.
Emulator. GpsTools can be run in the Pocket PC emulator of you have a GPS to connect to
the desktop PC. Read more here about how to set up the emulators
serial port.
Steps to set up project
You always need to make a reference to GpsToolsNET.dll
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To use the raster map feature you also need to make a reference to
GpsViewNET.dll and add GpsViewNET.dll to the Toolbox to be able to draw
the map control to the form during design time.
For polygon, polylines and ESRI shapefiles a reference to GpsShapeNET.dll is necessary.
1. Open a sample project.
2. Right click on "References" and select "Add reference..."
A dialog opens:
3. Click "Browse..."
4. Go up two directories.
5. Select the DLLs you need to reference. Select all if you feel unsure. You can remove them later
when you understand which you do need, and which you don't need. Then click open.
6. Click "OK" in the "Add reference" dialog".
7. Find the row which says License.LicenseKey = "...", replace that key with the one you requested from us.
8. Run your sample!
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NOTE! Due to an error in VS.NET 2002 you need to set the "Copy Local" property
to false for the referenced DLL:s or else VS.NET 2002 will issue an error
when trying to display the form. This bug is fixed in VS.NET 2003.
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Index
A few things about the GPS. Remember that a GPS works poorly indoors.
Sometimes it is possible to get a fix near a window, but usually not.
The GPS must be configured to transmitt NMEA data.
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