DMAPPER (C)

GPS Conversion Program

Tracking people, whether on the ground, in vehicles, or in the air,
just got easier using the DMAPPER packet conversion program.
The gps radio tracking and mapping alternative to all your Search & Rescue needs!

*FREE* DOWNLOAD DEMO VERSION (read on...)

then PURCHASE A REGISTRATION or CD FOR DMAPPER (8 callsign now available)

Visit our new Frequently Asked Questions page.

Intro to Dmapper in “Search & Rescue”


Recommended Mapping Software to use with Dmapper:

** MapTech Terrain Navigator or National Geographic's (Topo! or Back Roads) **

Also check out  OziExplorer with Dmapper Version 2.21

"Live" posting to the Ozi map while running Dmapper in the background!


Now Here..... Version 2.21  !

Preview of the main DMAPPER screen. (Click anywhere on the display or scroll down for an explanation of each item)

Do you have a favorite mapping program that you would like to plot radio transmitted gps positions to?
ISSUE: UNTIL DMAPPER... software written for mapping packet GPS data from a radio just didn't have the detail and options needed for many Life and Death tracking operations. It is also unfortunate that many of the "detailed" mapping programs don't have the ability to take GPS data from a radio and display it to their maps.

DMAPPER was written specifically to connect the radio GPS tracking technology to the higher quality mapping programs, so you can now get automatic position plotting/tracking of your Search & Rescue, Fire, or other personnel using the mapping software you prefer or are already using.

DMAPPER sits as the translator/interface between today's GPS units hooked to a packet radio modem AND your favorite mapping programs. (It also does some other cool stuff which is detailed below.)

Great for all your SAR Operations!

View Topo USA & MapTech maps created with data captured by DMAPPER

On Sept. 5, 2004 Dmapper watched AC7TK summit the South Sister Mountain in Central Oregon. The climb was plotted by Dmapper to MapTech Terrain Navigator. See the screen capture image (Blue going UP, Red coming down)


KEY BENEFITS


KEY FEATURES


POSITION STRING DETECTION AND CONVERSION.... Back to Screen shot

  • MIC-Encoded *
  • NMEA (GPGGA, GPRMC) *
  • APRS (Moving @) *
  • APRS (Fixed = !) *

DATA FILE CREATION FOR IMPORT TO MAPPING PROGRAMS....Back to Screen shot

  • POSTING TO MAPS is fully automated for some of the programs. It will even update your map display on timed intervals.
  • If auto posting is not available, DMAPPER will at least create files that you can manually import to your map program.
  • DMAPPER will WRITE, and archive, text files for import to the following programs. (Version 2.06b)

View a map created by data from DMAPPER which creates map data for.....

  • MapTech Terrain Navigator ( TRACK txf, MARKER mxf, ROUTE rxf) * (Shows a trail of the units route)
  • Delorme TOPO USA Ver3.0 (Text Import) * (Shows a trail)
  • OziExplorer (WAYPOINT wpt, TRACK POINT plt) * As of Version 2.20 Dmapper sends LIVE positions to Ozi Maps!
  • Street Atlas 5.0* (Creates a NOW position of the current unit so you can track only where they are NOW instead of a trail)
  • National Geographic TOPO!* (Creates 2 display formats, a NOW position of the current unit so you can track only where they are NOW , and a TRACK file so you can see a trail of a unit's progress.)

Post to map using TACTICAL or CALLSIGNS for some mapping programs

Some of these files will probably work for import to "other" programs such as "ArcView"
We plan to create specific files for these and other programs in future versions but you can probably import existing data files to most any program that has an import function for ASCII Text type files.

  • Data files can be VIEWED or EDITED directly from the DMAPPER program.
  • DMAPPER even creates a HISTORY FILE of the entire session's incoming data for later reconstruction of events.

 

ASSIGNING UNITS FOR TRACKING....Back to Screen shot
  • Up to 8 CALLSIGNS can be AUTOMATICALLY ASSIGNED by DMAPPER as they are detected and posted to screen for tracking.
  • CALLSIGNS can also be manually entered/removed from the DMAPPER program screen for tracking by just typing them in.
  • Displayed callsigns can be selected for SAVE TO DATA FILE by selection of check boxes next to units.
  • Each unit is assigned a unique COLOR or SHAPE based on the needs of the mapping program.
  • Double clicking on the Callsign box will clear it.
  • Units can also be tracked only if they are moving (GREEN) so map clutter is avoided for non-moving units.

 

GPS COORDINATE DISPLAY....Back to Screen shot

  • Coordinates for each individual "tracked" unit will be displayed next to it's assigned box.
  • Coordinates for other Non-tracked (unchecked) units will also display to a box as they are received.
  • Display shows the Decimal Degree format used by all APRS/GPS units for communications but will not affect the display of other GPS data formats shown on your maps or gps units.
  • UTM COORDINATE MAP DISPLAY WILL WORK WITH DMAPPER! Even though the Dmapper screen shows the Lat/Long format, your mapping program does the conversion to UTM and other formats.

 

OVERDUE WARNING & LAST HEARD TIME....Back to Screen shot
  • DMAPPER displays the TIME a unit was last heard next to other unit information.
  • An OVERDUE WARNING can be set if a unit isn't heard from for 1-999 minutes.
  • The time display will change colors (yellow) if a unit is not heard from in the specified time.
  • Know the last incoming station. A fresh station heard will turn the time box bright white until next station is heard.
  • You get a RED display of any units that are heard but NOT MOVING

  • You get a GREEN if a unit has movement of 300-400 feet and Gray if moving less than that.

 

DATA FILE MANAGEMENT....Back to Screen shot

DEVICE MANAGEMENT....Back to Screen shot


AUTO IMPORTING TO MAP PROGRAMS.... (UNDER DEVELOPMENT) Back to Screen shot

NEWS FLASH!!! We now have instant live posting to OziExplorer maps. (Version 2.20)


MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS *

Computer:
486 PC
Memory:
8 MB RAM
Disk Space:
Approx 5 MB (depending on size of captured data files)
Operating System:
Windows 95*/98 or higher, Windows NT*, XP (32bit only)
NOTICE: Windows VISTA and newer is not supported although users have gotten it to run. The auto-importing does not work however and manual posting to the map is required for Vista and newer at this time.  An exception is that Dmapper *can* send updates to the OziExplorer maps while running in Vista/Win7.

A newer version (3.x) is being developed as time allows so that auto-importing to other mapping programs will again be functional.

Ports:
One Serial Port set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 baud or a TCP/IP connection to Internet.
Other Software:
Your favorite mapping program.
Terminal program such as Hyper terminal is helpful to configure the TNC/Packet Device

*Beta Version tested on minimum 200 MHz Windows 98 (Second Edition), and WinME,NT, XP
* Feel free to run it on other versions and let us know how well it works or if you have any problems.
* Windows 95 and older versions will not be available due to limitations. Although we have used it on Win95.


View/print the QuickStart document once you have downloaded DMAPPER.


*FREE* DOWNLOAD DEMO VERSION

NEW >>>Try it for Free (2 Callsign) beta DEMO VERSION or download and Register for full version operation. NOTICE: Windows VISTA is not supported.

FIRST TIME USERS
(Download and install Original "Full" version files for a new installation)

This FULL version will work with some limitations and may expire over time.
(unless Registered or updated Beta DEMO copy used)

Version info for added features and fixes.
VERSION: 2.21
RELEASE DATE: 11/20/2011
>>Download Dmapper Full Install Version now<<

STEP 1 > Download and SAVE the self extracting file to a temporary directory on your PC
STEP 2 > Run the self extracting "Dmapper221.exe" file which creates the install files.
STEP 3 >
Run the Setup option to install Dmapper.

Questions or problems? send us an email at dbsoft@roadfacts.com

Prevent the DMAPPER demo expiration....
PURCHASE A REGISTRATION FOR DMAPPER

OR

PREVIOUS USERS - UPDATED FILES

As the smaller EXE program updates come available we will post them here.

(Download and install ONLY the updated Executable "EXE" file below)


TO UPDATE AN EXPIRED DEMO OR UPDATE TO THE LATEST VERSION......

NOTICE: If your current version is older than VERSION 2.20, we recommend you try the "Check for UPDATES" utility under the Dmapper program's "Help" menu to assure you get all the update files. Otherwise we recommend you reinstall using the FULL VERSION above as additional files have been added to the installation for expanded capabilities..

INSTRUCTIONS
(If you have already downloaded/installed a full version then you only need to download the updated EXE file and overwrite the older exe file in the dmapper directory with this one. This file is much smaller than downloading the full version and only requires a copy process and not a full install.)
NOTICE: You must have the "Full version" above before installing this update. (See warning above)

Version info for added features and fixes.
"EXE" File Beta VERSION: 2.21
RELEASE DATE: 11/20/2011
DEMO EXPIRATION: N/A
>>Download/Save dmapper.exe now<<
When downloading choose "SAVE" it to your computer. And place in the /program files/dmapper/ directory.
(Say YES to overwrite existing dmapper.exe)


The DEMO will expire so please register once you confirm functionality
Check back for updates!
www.dmapper.com

Prevent the DMAPPER demo expiration....
PURCHASE A REGISTRATION FOR DMAPPER

NOTICE: THIS PROGRAM AND SELF EXTRACTING EXE FILE WERE SCANNED FOR VIRUSES
USING
MCAFEE ONLINE WITH THE MOST CURRENT VERSION AND DAT FILES AVAILABLE.

Leave comments/suggestions about DMAPPER. e-mail: dbsoft@roadfacts.com


PRICING AND AVAILABILITY (beta version pricing only and subject to change)

PLEASE...... Try the Demo version on your computer >>before you buy<< a registration.
Once the registration has been issued it cannot be returned. That's why we offer a demo.

4 Callsign "Shareware" Version ( try our fully functional 2 Callsign Demo Version above.)
$19.95 per copy on a single computer. PURCHASE
 
8 Callsign Version (Now Available)
$39.95 per single user for the 8 Callsign product PURCHASE
 
8 Callsign (Site License) Version (Licensed for single AGENCY use)
go to PURCHASE
Note: If you want Dmapper on a CD, you can download the install file above and burn it to a CD of your own.  You will still need a license key.

More than 8 Callsigns?

If you really have the need for more callsigns then let us know so we can help you determine how this can best be accomplished. Right now we don't plan to write more than the 8 Callsign capacity but popularity of existing versions and support for expansion could change all that.


NOTICE: (some fine print follows) Anyone currently viewing this site should understand that this software is still being developed and tested. We have purposely limited it's recommended operating systems until we are confident we have a stable program that can relied upon for Life and Death tracking situations using other versions of Windows. A special thank you to Deschutes County Search and Rescue volunteers and fellow Amateur Radio folks for helping me test and improve this product. We would love to hear from you if there is interest in using it for your operations so we can prioritize our development efforts and answer any questions you may have.
Thanks for stopping by. Dave W7PDQ

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DoodleBug Software LLC
P.O. Box 862
Astoria, OR 97103

e-mail: dbsoft@roadfacts.com
URL: www.roadfacts.com or www.dmapper.com

Copyright © 2002 by DoodleBug Software LLC. All rights reserved.
All specifications subject to change without notice.
The DMAPPER program is a copyright protected product of DoodleBug Software LLC.
* Other products and companies referred to herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or mark holders.

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Page last updated 11/20/2011