Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Here's my first attempt at making a "production grade" WM 6 application. I'm sure there are other applications out there that do this, but I wanted the development experience.

Prerequisites:
.NET CF 3.5
SQL Server CE 3.5 (edit *cab now included in post*)
VGA Device

Features:
v0.1
"Finger Friendly" Interface.
Reports on: Last Tank's MPG, Total MPG
Ability to clear out the database.
v0.2
Binary backup/restore of the database (backup stored as (InstallDirectory)\GasTrackerDB.bak) - Tools Page
Export/Import XML data - Tools Page
Ability to view raw database data
Added "about" screen - Tools Page

Known Issues:
This app is about 1MB. I used some pretty high-res icons that look great on the Touch Pro's VGA screen, but at the expense of file and memory footprint.

Existing Users: Upgrading from v0.1 to v0.2 - You MUST manually back up your database. Do this by backing up the GasTrackerDB.sdf file in your install directory (Usually \Program Files\GasTracker) to another location, uninstalling GasTracker, installing v0.2, then overwriting the GasTrackerDB.sdf file with your own.

Again, please be gentle, this is my first app that I've ever released :)

v0.2 - Added new features: Binary backup/restore, export/restore from XML, viewing of raw data
v0.1 - Initial Release

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Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Aha! I got it first! I'm gonna see if it will work for QVGA, but if not I'll add the suggestion for QVGA support as well for wider device compatibility.
I'll give it a try and get back to you. Looks good in the screenies. Thanks for sharing.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Yeah, I started out designing the app to work with VGA because I have a VGA device, and it doesn't scale back to QVGA gracefully. Maybe I can re-work the forms in QVGA and see how it scales UP to VGA at some point..

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Not working for QVGA. Rats! It does start, but gives an error message. Something about an assembly being missing. I uninstalled, and will wait for possible QVGA support.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Do you have .NET 3.5 installed as well as SQL CE 3.5? I tested it in VS2008's QVGA emulator and it worked fine; the icon placement just wasn't the best and some text got cut off.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

This app crashes my TP when I try to enter data.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Did you install to local storage or the SD card? What's the error message? Do you have SQL CE installed?

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I put the SQL CE 3.5 cab in the first post of this thread. Make sure you have that installed.. That is probably the cause of all your errors.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Cool! I'll give it another shot. I already had .net 3.5 but didn't have SQL CE 3.5

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Installed both cabs and seems to work really well. Thank you for this Application and nice work!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I installed both cabs as well and am getting an SQL error as well.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I installed the SQL CE 3.5, reinstalled gas tracker and its working on my Touch! Very cool, thanks for the quick support!
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Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Seems to be working for others. Can you try to re-install the app? What device do you have? Did you install to local storage or the SD card?

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Its a Diamond and I installed it to the device memory. I installed the both cabs and did a soft reset. At your request I uninstalled and reinstalled the gas software and still no dice. It will start up but if you try to input a record it errors out. Same thing if you click on report. I also tried reinstalling SQL and no luck. Evidently it just doesn't like my phone. Oh and I am on mighty's rom.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I just tried uninstalling them both and reinstalling them in the reverse order I had been and still no luck.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

What is the error you get? Is it a .NET error or a full screen error message with a big "OK" button at the bottom?

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

BTW I installed SQL CE first and Gas Tracker second. Both to storage card. Been working great and I'll get a chance to test it tomorrow when I drive to Lawtell LA (89 miles) to play at Roy Carrier's Offshore Lounge for the new years bash there.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Here are some screen shots:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m...820/Gas1-1.png
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/pdt1820/Gas2.png
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/pdt1820/Gas3.jpg
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m69/pdt1820/Gas4.jpg

The last three are what it gives when you hit more details on the first one.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Works great for me...thanks!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Looks like SQL CE isn't completely installed. You may try grabbing it from Microsoft and installing it. It's available here: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Great app, i have been looking for something like this for a while. The only suggestion i have is if there was a way to see a table or log of the entries. As of now once you enter in the new mileage you see the latest mpg and an overall mpg, maybe have an option to see the previous entries or something similar.....great work!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

That's a good idea! I'll see what I can whip up.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Just installed on my Moul and looks good. Wod be goood to have log options, agreed. I need to keep logs having a work truck and this would work great

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I'm working on a new version that has some new features, but that scares the crap out of me to think that somebody is going to rely on my software for their job :P

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

No reason to be scared, its end usser that makes the mistakes by putting in the wrong numbers in the programs. Its People like "U" that make it easier for people like me.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I agree Wheeler. On the features tip for your new version, can i offer a couple suggestion? Besides the logging feature I suggested what about a way to export it to excel or another program to save it and also a way to backup or save the information. I constantly flashing my phone and if there is a way to backup/save my data im going to use that program over one i cant so i dont have to always reenter information. Again just some suggestions, thanks again and Happy New Year

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

Still no luck. Well at least you know who to turn to when you want to test something, I am the difficult one apparently. :mrgreen:

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.1- VGA Only
 

I should have version 0.2 out in the next couple of days.. It will address all of your requests :)

When upgrading from 0.1 to 0.2, you'll need to manually backup/restore the database, but I'll put out instructions on that when I release it!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Bump for v0.2 release!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Thanks for the effort you've put into this. It's really a useful program. I'm downloading the update now.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

I'm glad that somebody likes it and gets use out of it :)

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

great app! works fine on my titan.
suggestions;
move "reset all data" to the tools menu
multiple vehicles, editable labels, set default vehicle.
different icon (key makes me think encryption/password mgr.)

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Good idea on moving the "reset all data" option. That was in v0.1 before I added the tools menu :) If I add that option, to keep the "finger friendly" interface, the tools menu may need to scroll. Is that okay/acceptable?

For multiple vehicles, how would you want that implemented? Do you want it to ask you which vehicle you're going to be working with on each screen? Or do you want it to ask you once when you launch the program and then you need to exit/restart to change it?

As for the icon, I couldn't find a good one, so I chose the key from what I had to work with.. I was thinking key = car :)

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

well, maybe where the reset data is now, could be an icon (customizable) for the "current" car, press the button to change car, otherwise it will be used for the new entry (maybe a drop down box in the entry window if we forget)

just some thoughts... use what you like.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

First off, thanks for the great program! It looks very nice! I tested it out a little and it worked like a champ!

I have a couple of suggestions :) They aren't super important but I thought I'd throw 'em out there...

1. I also think multiple vehicles would be great. I think if we can just select from a drop down menu that would be good (instead of exiting the program) and also have a default vehicle.

2. Is there a way to input the odometer reading instead of number of miles? Sometimes I forget to hit the reset button... then I'm outta luck.

Thanks again!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

thanks, I forgot to mention that too.

also something else that would be handy with this kind of app, is an oil change reminder...

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Nice update!!

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

working like a charm on my titan. thanks! I am utterly OBSESSED with gas mileage & I've been looking for something like this for a while.

I second the oil change reminder suggestion. also, itd be cool to be able to define your car, like make/model, mileage, VIN, etc. you could also add reminders for other things like spark plugs, air filter, & whatnot.

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

Good suggestions!

I'll be thinking about how to implement them for version 0.3! It may take me a bit more time to get out the next version, though. I started this while I was on "non- denominational winter gift giving holiday" break (aka. christmas break) from work.

Work starts again tomorrow, so I'll be focusing on that primarily :P

Re: Fuel MPG Tracker "GasTracker" v0.2- VGA Only **Updated**
 

This is great! I was waiting for the export/import feature. I need to bring historical data from an app on my old palm os Treo. I'll reformat it to the xml format and import. The only feature I need now is price per fill-up. And possibly enter the odometer value instead of the miles on the tank. Then miles can be calculated from the current and last odometer reading.

Excellent program!

Jason