dmquick.txt
		*** DMAPPER QUICK START ***  (8/2004)

Welcome to the DMAPPER program written by David Neys W7PDQ "Doodlebug Software"
This document should provide you with enough information to get a "Quick Start" using
and configuring the DMAPPER program.  Just follow the steps below.

>>>>NOTE: We also recommend you read the Documentation file   "dmaprdoc.txt"

INSTALL DMAPPER
	From CD:  Run the "setup.exe" program
	To Disk: Place the files in a temp directory and run the "setup.exe" program.

CONNECT TNC/RADIO
	This assumes you already know how to connect a radio and TNC together.
	Connect a standard serial cable between the TNC & PC paying close
	attention to which com port number you connect to.

TNC SETUP
	The TNC to PC serial connection should be set at 9600 baud, 8,N,1
	If you have run your TNC with the popular WinAPRS software then
	it should work just fine. DMAPPER looks for the same settings.

	UPDATE: You must set your TNC so the incoming "header" and the 
		position "data" are on the same line.  Some configurations
		put the header on one line followed by the position data on
		another line. THIS 2 LINE CONFIGURATION WILL NOT WORK.
		For KPC3 tnc owners the command is  "HEADERLN OFF"

	NOTE: I like to use a terminal program such as windows Hyperterminal,
	            Pacterm, or Procomm to confirm the TNC connection is working.

RUN DMAPPER
	Make sure there are no other programs using the com port and
	Start the DMAPPER program via the START-PROGRAMS menu or
	by running the "dmapper.exe" program file.

	When the program starts a SHAREWARE NOTICE appears for
	unregistered copies.  Click "OK" after reading.

DMAPPER SETUP
	COM PORT
	The first time DMAPPER runs it may ask which com (serial) port
	to use for the TNC.  Enter the port number you connected to.

Notice: At this point the program should be displayed on your screen and ready
             for TNC/Data input and for your specific CALLSIGNS to track and other
             options that you may wish to configure.

Take a moment and get familiar with the different features of the DMAPPER 
program by holding your mouse pointer over any area on the screen to get
a pop-up explanation of that feature. (You do not need to "click" it)

	CALL ID/COLOR ASSIGNMENTS
	Along the left side of the display you will find a column of "CALL ID" boxes.
	This is where the callsign identifications go for the remote units you want
	to track.  By default, DMAPPER will "Auto-assign" these color boxes to
	any incoming stations.  (Note the checked Auto-assign box at the top)

	You can manually add or change the color assignments by editing any of
	the CALL ID boxes with the callsign you desire.  Any callsign should also
	contain the SSID number if appropriate.  IE:  W7PDQ-9  or W7PDQ
	DMAPPER will convert any lower case letters to caps.

	The color you choose is the color that will be used for display to your maps.

	CALL ID TRACKING
	By default, DMAPPER will track any CALL ID contained in a color box.
	This results in the incoming data for that CALL ID being written to a file
	for display to the mapping program.
	
	You can stop this tracking and writing to the file by Un-checking the
	"Tracking ON" box.  The incoming data will still display to DMAPPER
	but will not be written for display to the map until the box is again checked.

The best way to get started with DMAPPER is to leave the "Auto-assign" and "Tracking"
boxes checked and let DMAPPER do the rest.  You can change it later when needed.

All configuration and call id assignments are automatically saved to a configuration file
so the program will restart using them the next time.

CONFIRM INCOMING DATA
	If DMAPPER is connected correctly to the TNC you should see data in the 
	incoming data box at the top of the screen.

	Before data is seen you should see the following messages....
	"IN com port 1" (The port number you are using)  
		         "incomingdata (incoming data from com port)"

	The "Program Status" may say....
	"Waiting to confirm com activity on port " and will be YELLOW to alert you
	that data has not yet been seen from the TNC com port.

	To test the communications connection between DMAPPER and TNC you
	can simply turn the TNC power off and back on to watch for incoming strings.

	If the "Program Status" box remains YELLOW with the above message then
	there is a problem with your serial connection or configuration of the TNC.

	In most cases, cycling the TNC power should result in a change of text in
	the "incoming data" and "program status" boxes along with a color change
	from YELLOW to WHITE.

	If you have a valid connection you should see a message in the status box
	that is similar to "COM EVENT SEEN" or "COM DATA SEEN" along with
	the time it was last seen.  The "IN com port" box should display the data seen.

Congratulations!  You have just completed the basic setup and operation of the DMAPPER
program. You should now be able to see incoming data from remote "Trackers" and their
position should be decoded and displayed to one of the CALL ID positions.

You can view the raw data files being written by DMAPPER by clicking on of the
"VIEW/EDIT" buttons at the bottom of your screen. 
These buttons and the function of the different files will be explained in more detail under 
future ADVANCED OPERATION & SETUP Instructions.

For updates and info on this and other programs, visit us at  www.roadfacts.com OR www.dmapper.com

Good Luck and enjoy!
Dave W7PDQ

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UPDATED INFORMATION
03/27/2004
We have found some KPC3 versions that leave MCOM ON as a default setting.
If your data is being received by DMAPPER but not posting to the CALLSIGN boxes
you probably have the Control Codes turned on.
If you line of data has a   <UI>   in it then you need to turn OFF the control codes.
With a KPC3 the command should be    MCOM OFF