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Current Release:

GooPsFree2.5 – 1/2/09 - Minor bug fixes(release notes)

Previous Releases:

GooPsFree2.4 – 1/2/09 - Enhanced NMEA logging, GPS AutoScan (release notes)

GooPsFree2.3 – 1/28/08 - Limit tracks by date, enhancements, bug fixes

GooPsFree2.2 – 9/21/07 – GPS Data Window, Tracking Device Support

GooPsFree2.1 – 7/29/07 – Mologogo/GpsGate Tracking
GooPsFree2.0 – 5/12/07 – Added GooPs Plus/Pro!, bug fixes

Notes:

Make sure you have installed the latest version of Google Earth. You can get it here:

Remove any existing GooPsServers links from your Google Earth “Places” Folder.

Be sure to adjust the Google Earth “Fly-to Speed” setting in Options->Control->Advanced toward the “Fast” end of the slider.

If Google Earth pops up a “Fetch of NetworkLink GooPsServers failed” message, uncheck and re-check the GoopsServers Network Link in the Google Earth Places folder. This bug has been fixed in Google Earth 4.2 released 8/20/07 - you can now just click the "Ignore" button.

Several users have had to re-install Google Earth to get it to work with GooPs.

Installation:

GooPs requires no installation. Just download and run.

Running GooPs:

Demo Mode:

Press the “Start Demo” button. Google Earth should start automatically if it is not already running.

A GooPsServers network link should appear in the Google Earth “Temporary Places” folder.
Google Earth should zoom in to and track the “Me” GooPs cursor.

Use the native Google Earth navigation keys or buttons to rotate, tilt, and zoom while you are tracking.
Select other demo vehicles from the GooPs main window AutoTrack Combo Box
Select AutoView Rotate/Zoom/Tilt to automatically set the Google Earth view parameters based on your current speed.

Live GPS: Mode:

Set your GPS to output NMEA.
Press the GooPs “Options…” button.
Uncheck the “Demo Mode” box in the GPS area of the Options dialog.
Select the appropriate Port and Rate in the GPS area of the Options dialog.
Press the “Connect” button or select “Auto Connect”.

Common Problems:

If Google Earth tracks slowly or is stuck out in space, check that the Google Earth “Fly-to Speed” slider in Options->Control->Advanced is set toward the “Fast” end of the slider.

If you don't want GooPs to control your Zoom, Tilt, or Rotation, uncheck the appropriate button on the GooPs main window or uncheck the AutoView checkbox.

If Google Earth pops up a “Fetch of NetworkLink GooPsServers failed” message, uncheck and re-check the GoopsServers Network Link in the Google Earth Places folder. This bug has been fixed in Google Earth 4.2 released 8/20/07 - you can now just click the "Ignore" button.

If no GooPs cursor appears or duplicate cursors appear, check that there are no old GooPsServers network links (from previous versions of GooPs) in the GE “Places” folder. Delete any old or duplicate GooPsServers network links.

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