GSAK question

[brdad]

So when will one of you smart people hold Geocaching GSAK event and teach us all how to use it? I would go to that event anyday.

The problem with teaching anyone how to use GSAK is there are so many different ways to use it. I have contemplated writing an article several times but it most likely would only be usable for a select few. Fortunately GSAK has a great help system which I bet many never even look at. it is available both online and through the help menu of the program and is nearly 100% interactive, meaning that many of the help pages show a screen shot of the program in which you can click on any area and see a description of that particular function. For example, the help file for the Maine GSAK screen has help for many of the toolbar items that many may not understand.

Just like reading the manual for your GPSr, reading the manual for GSAK would make a considerable difference for many users, and when you do need help you will have a better understanding for what is being said.

[JustKev]

For example, the help file for the Maine GSAK screen has help for many of the toolbar items that many may not understand.

The Maine GSAK Screen. Maine has it's own GSAK Screen? Does it have an "Ayuh" button instead of a "Yes" button. Does it not pronounce the letter "R" correctly?

[brdad]

The Maine GSAK Screen. Maine has it's own GSAK Screen? Does it have an "Ayuh" button instead of a "Yes" button. Does it not pronounce the letter "R" correctly?

Yeah, yeah....

Some people can't do GSAk, some can't type the correct word!

[JustKev]

You do know there was no way I could let that one pass, right?

[brdad]

Sometimes I think people come to chat just to see my bad typing, where I can't edit it over and over!

[Mainiac1957]

So when will one of you smart people hold Geocaching GSAK event and teach us all how to use it? I would go to that event anyday.

Can't say when or where yet, but it will happen.

[hollora]

Can't say when or where yet, but it will happen.

In the fall maybe? So many good days to be out caching ........

[brdad]

Still, I go back to not providing the right information. What is it people are having trouble with GSAK that they would like instruction on? In chat last night this topic was touched on very briefly until it wandered to the Eustic event. The main question was what a macro was and what they could do. So that might be one subject. But it would be interesting to know what other questions people have regarding GSAK in order to give the most useful class.

[hollora]

Still, I go back to not providing the right information. What is it people are having trouble with GSAK that they would like instruction on? In chat last night this topic was touched on very briefly until it wandered to the Eustic event. The main question was what a macro was and what they could do. So that might be one subject. But it would be interesting to know what other questions people have regarding GSAK in order to give the most useful class.

Agreed - what do folks want to know. I gave an answer to what a Macro was - (thanks BRDad for saying my explanation/understanding was correct) - but what I use for MACROs and others may need may not be everything.

I use one for my Nuvi, one for Field Notes, one to Load the Oregon.......and there are a ton more available.

I am not sure folks who download and start to use GSAK go to the forums on their webpage to learn what might be done with this very powerful program. As for me, I stumble and get picked up by others who know it better.

Believe me - there are some Masters here on this website - who know the ins, outs, tweeks and a ton more. What do you want out of using this data manager and I am sure someone can help.

Thanks BRDad for reminding us we need an agenda..........

[team barbieri]

Macros. I dont know how to set them up or even use them. #2 is there a way to update my database. now I just run a new PQ and then download it into my database to update the logs so I know if one has been disabled or has alot of DNF's. I do read the help sections on gsak but I have an easier time learning when I see it being done. I just know that I am tapping into a tiny fraction of what GSAK is capable of doing. Reading all the forums on here as well as GSAK's webpage is a help. I just think even a basic class would be a great help to all of us newbies who are just getting started. I will learn it eventually one way or another, just trying to make it a little less confusing.