Maps

Maps are used online or offline (online maps need a net connection). Parts of an online map are stored on the sdcard to prevent the need for too much data (or bandwidth). You may define your own entries in the map definition file (maps.xml is found in sdcard/data/aftrack/conf). Zoom level goes from 2 to 17.
If the selected map doesn't deliver tiles for the current area you can define a fall back map server.

The definitions of online maps changes occasionally. Here is the latest version - maps.xml

Sample for own changes in maps.xml:

To make OpenCycleMap working without ‘api key required‘ overlay modify the maps.xml configuration file from

<map label="OpenCycleMap" host="a.tile.opencyclemap.org,b.tile.opencyclemap.org,c.tile.opencyclemap.org"
path="/cycle/%z%/%x%/%y%.png"
filetype="png" minzoom="2" maxzoom="17" cache="cycle" cr="OSM" />

to

<map label="OpenCycleMap" 
host="a.tile.thunderforest.com,b.tile.thunderforest.com,c.tile.thunderforest.com"
path="/cycle/%z%/%x%/%y%.png?apikey=0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef"
filetype="png" minzoom>="2" maxzoom="17" cache="cycle" cr="OSM"/>

?apikey=0123456789abcdef0123456789abcdef can be obtained registering for free to https://manage.thunderforest.com/


Offline maps have to be made in order to use them. Use tools like the MobileAtlasCreator to get some maps for your area. Files with approximately 5000 tiles are useful. MobileAtlasCreator, since version 1.8a7, generates files with tiles packed in a OSZ file (just a zip file with the downloads and a calibration info file). Place the files on your favorite directory and load it into AFTrack at the map list.
If the tiles are written to a SQLite database larger tile numbers are possible (there are no tests to the limit, only statements up to 2 GB from the net ???). Use these formats mbtiles (Mobac: MBTiles SQLite) or sqlitedb (Mobac: Big Planet Tracks SQLite, OSMAND SQLite or RMaps SQLite)

Here are Instructions for generating offline maps with MobileAtlasCreator and Maperitive

Offline maps without zoom level can be imported from jpg, bmp or png format. They can be combined with calibration files in map, gmi, kml, kal or jpr format. The name of calibration and bitmap file has to be the same. Note: A bitmap is stored completely in memory, so  the hardware determines, how big can the map (size = X x Y x 4 bytes).

Maps with tfw calibration are stored as UTM coordinates without zone information - most times. So please place the map window near to the map before you import it.

When you are working with different maps for the same area and you don't want to switch to an other map when zooming, please uncheck 'Auto map' in map settings.

See OSM-wiki for more online references.

RNC nautical charts special It is possible to use the online overlays from the OpenSeaMap project with a standard tile server. Or download a part of OpenSeaMap for direct use. Here you find some available sea maps in BSB3 (Raster Navigational Charts) format: US area: charts.noaa.gov New Zealand seems to publish BSB from Nov. 2013 with updates see Brazil Centro de Hidrografia da Marinha Europe area: SeaNavCD (German): Baltic Sea, North Sea, Mediterranean_Sea or SeaNavCD (English translation) or OpenSeaMap Export as bundle NV-digital Nautical maps are also useable but they need a registration with the CD key. The best way is to copy the map files into a folder (e.g. bsbroot/baltic_1) and scan the directory and the sub folders. When you also copy the data folder from your chartkit to the sd-card, then  the nautical information is loaded into the database with the scan process. For the first installation of chart data there are two ways 1. There is already an installation on the PC Copy the charts from PC map directory (e.g. C:\Chartkit\Bsbchart to sd card /maps/ BSBroot). In addition the NV database is required (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\NV-Digital\filedatabase.nvdb to sd card /maps/bsbchart). When the chartkit 'data' folder is moved to the phone, the nautical information is written to the database (e.g. C:\Chartkit\Bsbchart\data to /maps/BSBroot/data). 2. No PC installation, only CD available The charts are copied from CD (e.g.?:\nvinst\charts to sd card /maps/BSBroot). Make sure that the file installdata.txt is also copied. I recommend for each CD a subdirectory (e.g. /maps/bsbchart/baltic_1). The copy of the nautical information is different. See the CD folder ?:\nvinst\data and copy the folder Moorings to  /maps/BSBroot/data/Moorings. also move the content of the folder DE (or other language) to /maps/BSBroot/data. For an update copy the charts again to the phone and over write the old ones. Then do a new scan (found in map settings). If there is only the update file (MBS-????-201?-??.exe) and no PC installation please open the file with a zip manager. There you find the folder nvinst and data for copy On a phone also use a zip manager (eg xzip, open as archive). NV-digital new format AFTrack can not organize this new database type but if you have installed the NV charts app the charts are readable in AFTrack. Just do a scan and use it. Navionics Charts Since version 1.11 AFTrack displays alseo Navionics charts. You will need a Navionics account and at least one chart. Otherwise only a world map is visible. It is not possible to access already installed charts from the Navionice main app. The library of Navionics brings you not only a chart display, it also shows tidal and currents inforamation and more if available. If you don'T want to see the Navionics chart, you could delete the 'Navionics' entry in the map list. This does not remove the charts, only the link to it. And it could be initialized again.

Offline vector maps from mapsforge project.

This can be used with the original maps on the mapsforge download or the maps from openandromaps but to get the full features (coast line, contour lines) of these maps you will need to load the included theme file. Just copy one of the xml layouts to the phone and select it in map settings. When the xml layout contains local referenced pattern this is also loaded (see as sample the Elevate - Mountain Hike Theme - just copy xml and folder to phone). You also may use the Elevate 4 version with new features for the maps styling. To get the language support you have to load a map that carries this information e.g. from openandromaps.

On the phone you may install a theme via the OruxMap or the BackCountry Nav button. Or the manualy way.

Use the map selector on top for a quick switch between the available maps at your position (yellow = current map, dark grey = online map). When online maps are allowed, then the first selector switches to the online map.

Quick install for mapsforge charts

InAFTrack visit the map list. The third button is the downloader. Choose Mapsforge or OpenAndroMaps and select your favorite chart for download. It will take some time - OpenAndroMaps needs an unzip process at the end. Then you will find a new map in your map list.
OpenAndroMaps has some links for overview maps - not in mapsforge format, but very useful.

Map Set

The 2nd button in the map list let you install all maps inside a folder.
This can be done in two ways:
- all map files build an entry in the map list
- all map files are handled like child maps and only the folder name is visible in the map list. (Makes only sence when files are an equal type of file. E.g. *.itf, *.map, works not with all map types)

Making your own calibration

Start with the import of a bitmap e.g. a picture you made.
Select another map to assist you on the calibration process e.g. a satellite view for the area you want to calibrate.
In the map list you will see the map with a (nc) sign - which means no calibration.
With a long press on the list entry you can start the calibration.
In the center you have the current xy position on your map. You can move it to a point you need and then start with first button (plus).
This adds a calibration point. there are two ways to work with this point.
- When you tap on the point you can edit the points coordinates or drop the point.
- Or you select the rectangle button to see the underlaying map. Now move to the corresponding xy position to your point and say add (plus button). The underlaying map must be in the area of your new map.
When you have three points you can save the calibration with the ok button
calibration video

Auto map mode

If the 'auto map' mode is selected in the map settings, the program will select the next map for the current area from the list. When there are more than one available it's always the first.

To see the selected offline map, just deselect 'auto map'.

Note: 'auto map' always selects the best scaling map. So if you use different map systems, it will be better to switch off the 'auto map' function. E.g. you hold a set of BSB sea maps (which have no zooming) and a mapsforge map (zooms from level 2 to 22 ) in the same area. So it could be good idea to hold both in different folders, drop the map list when you want to use a special map system and rescan the folder for it.

For BSB nautical charts 'auto map' means, if off is selected, that  the map is shown inclusive with the border and nautical information. Otherwise the map is clipped by the polyline and the next larger map is shown as background.

Overlays

Overlays are displayed on top of the current map. There are four samples for  online overlays (only visible where data is available). Define others in the conf file 'overlay.xml'.

For offline overlays use the mbtiles database format and the type 'overlay'. To see how to generate this please see here.
Offline overlays are loaded as the other maps. They are marked with a (o) behind the name. They are found behind the overlay button on the main map view.

The host definition of the overlay need a refresh sometimes. Here is the last version overlays.xml.

The transparency for overlays is adjustable.

When using mapsforge latest layouts you will also find there a layout entry to define your favorite layout elements.Download the plain sqlitedb version.

Application Functions

Tracking

Tracks are managed in the track list and some settings in the GPS settings. Export it from the list by hold the list entry for a longer time. Exports can be made to GPX, KML, OVL or IGC format. IGC format needs some settings to be done to get your personal values out.

When depth values are available, they are stored to the gpx export.

It is also possible to collect a track from the incoming short messages, this can work as single or multi tracking.

Colors for  multi tracking are placed in the folder aftrack/conf (file trackcolors.txt).
It is a list of hex numbers. See e.g. HTML Color Codes

each track point can be send as short message or HTTP message< immediately after generation.

When a track is done it is possible to add the photos taken during the track time. This generates a link to the photos and places way points to the GPX export. On the map the photos are shown as icons, tap to see a preview and tap on the preview to see a bigger view.

Routing

Routes are useful to show on the map or to guide you to your targets. Unlike street routing, it only works with a line.

Corridor routing helps you to stay inside a routing area and warns you when you move outside. Define the routing alarm distance to get the desired size.

To design a new route or area see this video.

There are also two online and one offline (BRouter) routing feature.

Routing with BRouter

First install the BRouter from Google Play
Download the region data you need

In AFTrack select the line button - visible on a long press on the map.
You will see 2 points and a line. Define your route points and select the route button to get a list with the options to walk, bike or drive.
Then press the search button to get a new route. You can save it by the ok button or leave the routing dialog.

To use BRouter as offline route in waterways like rivers and canals please see - Download and more details.

Wind routing

For wind routing visit the display settings and activate the wind info and the wind routing box.

When the wind gauge is visible you can tap on it to get a wind info, This normally shows the weather info from the next weather station. By select 'internal' the wind gauge shows the wind coming from NMEA data ($--MVR, $--MWD, $--MWV). There is a special plugin for the SailTimer Wind Instrument™. It gets wind values via Bluetooth LowEnergy.

In GoTo mode the tacking lines are shown from position to the point. This is also used to get the distance to destination. The starting line for this is drawn in the background to remember the plan.

A corridor routing is also available to see if the course is still in a defined range.

In route planning mode the wind lines are shown from point to point and the resulting distance is displayed using wind information. Nevertheless only the points are saved without wind information.

In routing mode the tacking lines are shown for the first point.

There are small boat settings (in the wind section of display settings). For now the best angle to the wind is saved and used for calculations. The best speed is only used when no other speed information is available.

It is also possible to activate polar data for the speed calculation.

In the GoTo view there is a wind gauge when wind routing is active.



To design a route with wind, see video.

Areas

Import an area in the KML format. It can be displayed in different colors.

sample areas CTR in Germany

The transparency for areas is adjustable.

Way Points

Way points are organized in groups. So define your special interest group and add some points to it. Use the import of GPS or KML formatted files or add the point from your gps signal.

More waypoint icons can be placed in the AFTrack folder sdcard/data/aftrack/icons
Format must be PNG. The icon names are synchrone to the GPX "sym" or "groundspeak:type" tag.
E.g. Geocache 60x60 or Geocache 80x80

It is possible to insert a group of way points in one step (collection). This option must be defined in display settings.
There is a text file in sdcard/data/aftrack/conf  to define the way points needed for the collection.

Import way points
Select a group of points and press the import button (arrow down). The points will get the icon from the group.

GPS

By default the location settings of the system are used. When tracks arerecorded, it is recommended to switch off the network location.

There are a number of modes for receiving gps data:
- the internal gps
- the internal gps with NMEA data (belongs to the hardware), position is extracted directly
- an external bluetooth gps device
- USB GPS on devices with usb host mode
- an online gps (gps daemon) with NMEA output (see catb.org/gpsd)
- a file with NMEA data

Bluetooth
1. with new provider
Install an extra  Bluetooth gps provider from the store.
Start with a pairing of the phone and the gps in the bluetooth settings.
Start the new provider app and select the pairing parameters. Then the connection can start.
AFTrack will use this position now.

2. with AFTrack
Pair the hardware as before.
Select the bluetooth option in the gps settings and then a hardware from the device list.

NMEA sentences in use - not that some of these are only available when AFTrack is connected over WiFi or Bluetooth with a NMEA stream:

$--RMC - recommended minimum data for gps
$--GGA - Fix information
$--GNS - Fix data
$--GSA - Overall Satellite data
$--GSV - Detailed Satellite data
$--GLL - Lat/Lon data
$--HDG - Heading
$--DBK - Depth Below Keel
$--DBS - Depth Below Surface
$--DBT - Depth below transducer
$--DPT - Depth of water (Meter and offset)
$--MWS - Wind & Sea State (wind only)
$--MWV - Wind Speed and Angle (only true wind)
$--MWD - Wind Speed and Angle (only true wind)
$--VWT - True Wind Speed and Angle
$--VWR - Relative Wind Speed and Angle
$--VDM - AIS position and info
$--TTM - Radar AIS
$--TLL - Radar AIS
$--SHR - Heading, Roll, Pitch
$--WPL - Way point

For users with GPSD interest please see these projects:
Build your own GPSD on Raspberry Pi
Use the OpenSeaMap logger project
Or get ready to use hardware from vYacht, iKommunicate,  SailTimer Mini-Server
Best results reported with NMEA to WiFi interface from Comar Systems
Or use SEANEXX AIS-Receiver (USB direct or with wifi module)

Use AFTrack as a GPSD and make your position available to a PC or tablet without gps.
For testing connect to AFTrack with a telnet program and after receiving the initial message send a command:
?WATCH={"enable":true,"json":true};
or
?WATCH={"enable":true,"nmea":true};

A new variante of data transfer is Signal-K. It uses a JSON format and send updates over web socket - see signalk.org
Used JSON data parts of Signal-K for self and other vessels (AIS)

- navigation.courseOverGroundTrue
- navigation.courseOverGround
- navigation.speedOverGround
- navigation.speedThroughWater
- navigation.magneticVariation
- navigation.headingTrue
- navigation.datetime
- navigation/position
- navigation.position.timestamp
- navigation.destination.commonName
- navigation.rateOfTurn
- environment.wind.angleApparent
- environment.wind.speedApparent
- environment.wind.directionTrue
- environment.wind.speedTrue
- environment.wind.angleTrueWater
- environment.current
- environment.depth.belowTransducer
- environment.depth.belowKeel
- communication.callsignVhf/communication.callsignHf
- registrations.imo
- design.beam
- design.length
- design.draft
- design.ais.fromBow
- design.ais.fromCenter
- design.aisShipType
- atonType

SMS Reporting

Short message reporting can be done manually or parallel to a track. This needs some settings first.
Incoming messages are checked for gps sentences which are processed if found.

Since Android KitKat AFTrack can't delete an incoming sms, so you could set it with a sms provider.

AFTrack also receive SMS reports (select GGA mode) from other AFTrack users and store the incoming values as waypoints. For the name of the waypoint the phone book entry is used - if not already there. It is possible to receive the GPS tracker TK102, TK102-2, TK102 clones, DNT, ELRO, GEODOG or SmartcomGps.

For special functions, there exists a template to individualize the sending text (template sms.txt is found in AFTrack directory conf). It contains the all available shortcuts to fill into the message (latitude, longitude, altitude, date, time, speed, direction and the address for the position - if internet connected).

If you miss starting a track on incoming position reports then you can move the history of sms to a track - you will find this on the context menu of the way point entry.


The receive function can be used as an anchor alarm. Leave a gps tracker (or a second AFTrack version) on board and set an anchor alarm for its way point.

Basicrequirements for the operation GEODOG with AFTrack

GEODOG collar with software version >= G1CG20W
The position reports are recognized in "TrackSMS" mode . To activate the this module send a short message with the following content to the collar

Tracksmson (to switch on)
Tracksmsoff (to switch off)

The collar responds with a ready message.
.

After the command is confirmed, the mode is activated by a 3 second press on the home button. PLEASE NOTE: GPS and the Home button indicator will flash. It hs now made a new GPS fix. Once the fix has been made ​​ successfully both lamps shown permanently.

From this point on, the collar sends positions for the last 30 seconds in a 5 block format.

The transmission mode is switched off with a short press on the home button. WARNING: if the collar runs longer than 30 seconds the display goes to "sleep mode". Before switching off do a short push on the 'on / off' button.

If no network connection is available, the tracking data are buffered and sent out later if this is possible.

Online Reporting

Online  reporting means sending your position to a web site. This can be done in a single step or automatically with the log. There is a default setting for www.whererya.com. It can be done automatically with the logging function or manually from the menu.

If no network connection is available, the tracking data are buffered and sent out later if this is possible.

It's also possible to share your position using other apps.

Settings

Short settomgs

- Speed - select knots, miles, kilometers per hour, meter per minute or miles per minute
- Distance format as nautical mile, mile or kilometer
- Log Mode - handles the different modes for logging
- Log Seconds - frequency for logging only used at log on second (values from 2 to 9999 seconds (30 minutes = 1800)
- Automatic selection of a map for the current area. Starts with the offline maps
- Stop the use of a net connection - use only the cached values
- Big / normal map view

GPS

GPS settings
- GPS Mode - select the input device
- GPS Mixed Mode - get external NMEA data but use internal position
- Selection of a bluetooth device (only visible when BT is enabled)
- Option to disable bluetooth after app closing
- Online GPS address and port, TCP, UDP or Signal K (works via web socket)
- Share position (replace internal gps provider)
- Work as GPS daemon (use json or nmea data)

Plugin settings
- Start a setting dialog for a plugin (only available when a plugin is installed)

Log Mode
- Log Mode - handles the different modes for logging
- Log Mode SMS - handle incoming sms for tracking
- Log Seconds - frequency for logging only used at log on second (values from 2 to 9999 seconds (30 minutes = 1800)
- GPS update settings for seconds and distance
- Automatic log at program start
- Automatic export on track end

AIS settings
- use AIS (NMEA format from local server/receiver)
- AIS server and port, TCP or UDP
- this is also usable for ADS-B reports generated from the dump1090 software(connect to the port 30003)
  see https://www.satsignal.eu/raspberry-pi/dump1090.html

Altitude
- Altitude - select meter or feet
- Altitude correction - the altitude correction is used or not
- Altitude correction value for a manual altitude correction. When defined as 0 then the geo id is used,
  Geo id is calculated with formulas and values from National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).
- Special: when a barometer sensor is found then here are some more values:
  - Use pressure for altitude
  - Start altitude for pressure
  - Get pressure from the nearest station for correction (needs net connection, is refreshed every 5 minutes)
- Vario Audio - beeps for sink or climb speed

Depth
- Depth - select meter, feet or fathom to display
- Define an offset for the depth

Formats
- Position format as decimal degree, degree with minutes, degree with minutes and seconds or UTM format
- Speed - select knots, miles, kilometers per hour, meter per minute or miles per minute
- Distance format as nautical mile, mile or kilometer

Filter
- Smart angle, the angle for smart logging
- Use filter for altitude, speed, wind to get smoother values
- Speed pause - define the minimal speed
- Use the compass when available
- Use gps direction or calculate the values or calculate it
- show a position history - for orientation on screen

NMEA
- Write a NMEA log file
- Define a filter to select NMEA data. e.g. "$GPRMC $GPDPT" writes only these sentences to log file

Alarm
- Set the distance for the anchorage alarm in meter

Display

Way point settings
- How to display way points on screen
- Define the way point icon position
- Define the minimal zoom level to display the way points
- Show a small line to the way point when in goto mode
- Show start bearing to this goto way point
- Time format in short form
- Use way point collection, shows an extra button to insert a new group of way points
  Fill the configuration file 'wptcollection.txt' with own values for a collection
  On map only the collection is shown, when tapping on icon the contained way points a displayed
- Load also way points on import of a route

Track settings
- Track color or 'up/down hill' color
- show only points
- Track line size
- Track restart, generate a new track when x minutes left and run track is selected (0 = no new track)
- Path for photo scan

Route settings
- Route color or 'up/down hill' color
- show route direction
- Route line size
- Routing inside a corridor (sends alarm when you get outside)
- Alarm distance for next route point or size of corridor
- import routes without using the date

Dock settings
- opens a dialog for an optional Dock view (track - , route profile, AIS list, speed -, wind graph)
- auto dock opens a dock view when possible
- Dock button defines a favorite short cut
- Define the values for the 'Mini Dock'

AIS settings
- opens a dialog for AIS settings
  - AIS small and scaled icons, shows the dimension of a ship
  - Show a path for the moving AIS items or select the path icon inside the AIS dialog to show only this item with path
  - MMSI for own ship to extract value from display

  There is also an option to define a group of AIS items and display it in different color.
  Design a text file with name 'aisgroup.txt' and place it into the AFTrack 'conf' folder.
  The content is a list of MMSI in each line

Map settings
- Label size
- Show view direction on the map
- Center tracks/routes on maps or center the start point
- Start with last map view or last position
- Position pointer format, replace the graphic 'pointer.png' in AFTrack conf folder for own designed pointer
- Wind indicator - show the true wind direction with tail feathers
- Distance rings - show rings around the position
- 10 minutes distance - show where is the next position in 10 minutes
- Radius for virtual map center (km)

Wind
- Show wind info for the map center (weather data or internal data)
- Unit for the wind speed
- Wind routing
- Layline on way point - show wind angles for the current way point (only in GoTo mode)
- Boat settings for best tack angle, max speed on angle, use polar values

Display settings
- Auto dock - display the dock for the 'view on map' function
- change the dock button (map, track, route, way point or area list)
- Set light always on
- Lock the screen tabbing
- Set display orientation (automatic is not working correct on all devices)

More
- Reset the settings
- Save the settings
- Restore the settings from file
- Save Database
- Load database

Map

- Define a map folder
- Define a style folder
- Define a export folder - should be outside the app file locations to save database and settings
- Define a scan folder
- Scan the defined folder, this also looks for installed map plugins and NV-digital charts
- Scan at start (could slow down the app start)
- Clear the cache for the online map store
- Automatic selection of a map for the current area. Starts with the offline maps
- Define the cache directory
- Set the cache directory
- Select an online map to use as a fallback map when the selected online map is not available in the current area
- Stop the use of a net connection - use only the cached values
- Set the position of the zoom buttons to the left side
- Load a new layout for the mapsforge maps (just place the layout xml and the icon folder where you like)
- Define the text size on mapsforge maps

Online

GpsGate settings
These settings are for getting way point positions from a server.
Before start a GpsGate connection fill the settings for the server.

Profile settings
Different profiles can be createdn>
A can be loaded from a settings file
Example of setting files
MyLiveTracker
GpsGate
Traccar

HTTP settings
This helps you to send positions to a server.
Fill in all the values you need to connect a server.
This can be done in user profiles. So it's easy to switch to other server settings.

• Server - the server address without the http://
  
• Port - used port address
  
• File - file on the server to read the values
• User - the name of the identity parameter
  
• User Mode - send your IMEI for identity or define an own value
  
• User Value - the value for the id
  
• Password - parameter name for a password
  
• Password Value - the value for the password
• Use GPRMC, this sends a NMEA sentence, the next values are not used in this case
  
• Latitude - name of the parameter
  
• Longitude - name of the parameter
• Altitude - name of the parameter
• Speed - name of the parameter (value belongs to the speed settings kmh, knots, mi)
  
• Direction - name of the parameter
• Time - name of the parameter
• Format - time format (in Java pattern)
  

There is an option to connect the server parallel to the logging.


Sample settings for a GpsGate server

Host: myhost.org
Port: 80
File: /Gpsgateserver/VehicleTracker/gpsgate.aspx
User Attribute: username
User: the_user
Use IMEI: off
Password Attribute: pw
Password: the_password
Encryption: GPSGate
Latitude Attribute: latitude
Longitude Attribuet: longitude
Altitude Attribute: altitude
Speed Attribute: speed
Direction Attribute: heading
Time Attribute: time
Time Format: HHmmss

Short Message - only with Plugin

Storage settings
- read a missed sms from inbox
- SMS storage - predefined text to send
- Show commands in list

Logging settings
- Automatic send with log
- Select a string to send
- Define the receiving number
- Number to send
- Center on sms position
- Play sound on sms income

IGC

The values to fill the IGC log

- Name
- Glider type
- Glider id
- Competition
- Competition class

Plugins for AFTrack

Plugins are program parts of AFTrack that comes in an extra app container. This saves space for the main app and not all users will need it. They are not visible in a app launcher but in system settings dialog for apps.

All plugins work with all AFTrack versions

SailTimer™ - uses the SailTimer Wind Instrument™ to work with wind data and uses the SailTimer™ wind cloud
Calypso Ultrasonic - uses the Calypso Ultrasonic Wind Instrument to work with wind data
OpenWind - uses the OpenWind wind Instrument to work with wind data
MTK - download track direct into AFTrack from MTK gps chip
BlueSkyVario - get pressure values from BlueSysVario sensor hardware
SensBox Vario - using altitude and/or gps data, see at Flytec
OpenUV - get the UV index data from OpenUV.io - needs net connection.
Grib - show info about wind, current or swell on the map or wind box. See also.

Media

Video how to design a route
Video how to sail with AFTrack to a way point
Video how to plan route with AFTrack and wind information
Video how to calibrate a bitmap as map
Video how to plan a route with BRouter
Pdf how to work with wind
Pdf how to work with way points
Pdf how to use some special functions (anchor alarm/geo fence alarm, NV digital charts, geo tracker, wind info
Html how to use AFTrack when sailing
Html how to install an own GPSD on RasPi
Html how to install an ADSB service on RasPi
Html how to install Signal-K on RasPi
Html generate own charts

Versions

AFTrack Standard Version

All functions as described above.

Requirements

Minimum Android version:  4.4 or higher
Android Market and/or Google account: -


Permissions:
Location coarse location, fine location, mock location
Modify external storage
Device Id for the use of protected maps or sending as an identifier (online settings)
Access network state, wifi state
Access internet
Read system log files
Control vibrator

Help on Problems

If the app doesn't start, do a long press on the icon. You will find an extra menu with the entries:
- Start without setting, this drops old settings before start.
- Write an error log and send it

Known Problems

Since verson M on some Samsung devices the gps logging is broken when in Doze mode. Visit system settings battery and select battery optimization. Now select AFTrack and set it to not opimized. Sometimes only a complete turn off for battery saving helps.

Support different languages

If you like and have the time, you could help with the translation into other languages.

Github AFTrack Resource

Release notes

Notes

policy app

A. Fischer
afischer @ dbserv.de