AstroGPSLauncher - Launch Tomtom/iGuidance/Other

[lvgdgts]

I'm feeling very dense here. I made a new folder in my root directory called AstroGPSLauncher. I then installed the .zip file posted by rsbrown69, double-tap it, then copy and paste the file into the AstroGPSLauncher folder and paste a shortcut into the Start menu. When I tap the Start menu, then the AstroGPSLauncher icon, nothing happens. Clearly I'm missing a step or two. Can someone please point me in the right direction?

[shawndoc]

Here's the working cab link:
ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/CABs/Ast...ncher_v0.1.cab

[joe3789]

Originally Posted by rsbrown69

Just wondering if we can make this one sticky? It is the best app I have found so far to fire up the GPS and launch desired navigation program. Also here are some simple step by step instruction on how to install and set up AstroGPSLauncher

• Create the folder in main memory of your phone "AstroGPSLauncher"

• Copy AstroGPSLauncher.exe to the folder in your Main Memory \AstroGPSLauncher\

• As long as the program you want to launch is installed to main memory (default) then you can simply copy the included desired shortcuts to \Windows\Start Menu\Programs

• Now simply launch your desired program by using the new shortcut which has launcher added to the name I.E.
  • TomTom Launcher - this will start the internal GPS and launch TomTom at the same time

edit: Oops, I left out the iGuidance Launcher shortcut in the zip file. , it's in there now

Thank you AstronusX for the great app =D>

I've got TomTom7 ... this just isn't working to get my gps receiver going. Once started, TomTom still says that "No GPS Device" ... any ideas on what I may need to change?

[rsbrown69]

I still use Astro GPS launcher with TomTom 7, I have read that people find they dont need it to "prime the GPS" but I already had it set up anyways in my personal oem. The biggest problem is most people creating OEM's for kitchens keep all the files in the Windows directory but if you install the program they generally install in a program files\... folder. The shortcuts I posted in the zips point to the default install directory if you installed by cab or cd. etc. I always set up my OEM's to install in the correct or defualt directorys that way my shortcuts will always work.

I have been picking up a fix within about 5-20 seconds even after a fresh build. I do not change any settings in TomTom 7 or in the GPS settings on the PPC. The first time I installed TT7 from a cab the first fix took about 30-40 seconds for some reason so you may just need to hang out outside for a little while to help it get that first fix.

my settings are:
in TT7 selected "Built-in GPS receiver"
In External GPS Settings
Programs tab - GPS Program port is COM4
Hardware tab - GPS hardware port is (none) and baud rate is 4800
in access tab - Manage GPS automatically... is checked

*Edit: I have attached the "initflashfiles.txt" files I use in each OEM that directs the OEM to install the programs in their correct directories when you build a kitchen. Simply unzip these files in your corresponding OEM folders.

[ebysoccer08]

Where do I find exactly which files to edit shortcut paths with notepad?