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Scheduler?
I remember using the scheduler for getting position reports in a previous version a few years ago.., but can't figure it out in the current version
when i go to the scheduler.. i get an option to specify a folder to be monitored for position reports - i have selected expedition data> tracking.
but there is no clock or anything to schedule the downloads...
how do i schedule the downloads?
thanks
Last edited by us7070 (12/26/2021 5:49 am)
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Re: Scheduler?
Bumping this question. I have the same question. Is there a way to have Exp reach out and download the position file on some schedule?
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Re: Scheduler?
There isn't. It was just for YB Tracking and became obsolete when they make the JSON and xml formats available.
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Re: Scheduler?
Sorry if this is a dumb question. How does having JSON format available help me get updates automatically. Does that require a 3rd party program to grab the JSON and write to specific directory? Then have the scheduler monitor that folder?
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It doesn't - it means that all the previous positions can be downloaded.
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Re: Scheduler?
Got it. Thanks. The "JSON since" download is not working as I expected. No matter what time I pick it just grabs the last position. Would it be possible that the Since Date be auto selected to the latest date already saved.
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The Since function doesn't work. I have left it there in case it starts working at their end one day.
You need to select the number of positions to query.
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Re: Scheduler?
Thanks.
I maybe mistaken but I thought I was able to see boat names on the tracked routes in the past. Is there way to turn that feature on or am I misremembering and they are not available.
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They are. The positions are interpolated to the display time.
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Re: Scheduler?
for the BN's try:Settings > Display > Boat > Name (tick)
If it doesn't pop right up : Sail > Race tracking > Sync (click)
If you turn Names off; advance the Weather > Display time a couple units and it will go out
Cheers,
Ernie