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  4. 2.0 is just amazing!

    in General Questions

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    6 minutes ago, Team DEMP said:

    This is mine as well. Downloading an entire US state is quick/small.  Even when using the app and having a strong/fast cellular connection, loading the offline maps is much quicker/snappier then Google maps. 

    Glad you are liking that feature! That particular feature took the most time of any feature in the 2.0 update. :)

  7. PQ pictures

    in General Questions

    Posted

    Images don't currently download for PQ's. However this will be added in 2.0.1 which we are hoping to submit the Apple this week.

    The option will be on by default, but can be turned off in Settings for those users that do not have much space.

    We are also adding two new Offline List options to delete cache images from a list, and to re-download images for a list.

  12. Error in Distance Sorting

    in Support

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    16 minutes ago, Bolling said:

    I'd say it's too soon to say if it "always" happens. I downloaded on wifi on both devices and was connected to wifi when using. Note though that the problem was only noticed with offline data. 

    Thanks. I will look into this report right away and get it fixed. 

  15. Color of pin

    in Feature Requests

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    4 minutes ago, Tin999 said:

    One thing I want is a color of temporarily disabled caches which are currently green same as other caches. I think it will be better if their color is a different color other than green. Then they can be distinguishable on the map. 

    This isn't currently possible. However, disabled caches should have an X inside of them. Are you seeing this?

  17. Waypoint problem?

    in Support

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    1 hour ago, Kelsoboom said:

    I encountered something yesterday in Cachly 1.1.7 on IOS 10.1.1 that might be a bug.  I was finding a cache that I had previously downloaded through a pocket query and which had four auxiliary waypoints as a part of its listing.  These were all accessible on Cachly through the Waypoints menu.  However during the process of finding the cache, I decided to save another waypoint of my own through the Add User Waypoint option.  After doing that, all the original 4 waypoints disappeared from the list and only the newly created one was visible.  The list heading still said there were 5 waypoints, and those waypoints still appeared on the navigation map, but the list only gave access to the one.  I was able to recreate this behavior again when I got home.

    Thanks for reporting this. 2.0 will be released tomorrow morning (8am Pacific Time) and adds tons of new features and fixes hundreds of issues. It is likely this has already been fixed, but after you upgrade to 2.0 please let me know if you are still experiencing this. (Make sure to download the PQ since in 2.0 they download in a different way with MUCH more cache data.)

  18. Turn GPS On/Off

    in Feature Requests

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    4 hours ago, Bolling said:

    I'm a longtime Geosphere user as well. I agree it can drain the battery quickly unless the GPS turned off. One big difference between Geosphere and Cahly though appears to be in the device Privacy Settings. Cachly has the "while using app" option under location services. Geosphere has "always".

    Yes, Geosphere has access to accessing your location even when you have left the app, so it could be using GPS and battery while you are not actively in the app. 

    Cachly doesn't do this, and only uses GPS while the app is active.

  19. Turn GPS On/Off

    in Feature Requests

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    16 minutes ago, Bunkshyde said:

    As it's summer now Downunder (well almost!), I should get a chance to test all this someday soon. I'm looking forward to using Cachly in earnest as it seems to be much more accurate with its compass. After that I will also report back on battery usage having followed Nic's instructions (and those of my fellow Kiwi "barefoorguru").

    One thing you can do to give you a hint as to which apps are using GPS is to go to your iOS Settings -> Privacy -> Location Services. You will see the location icon next to apps that have recently used your location.

    Cachly 2.0 will be out on December 5th, so make sure to update!

  20. Turn GPS On/Off

    in Feature Requests

    Posted

    5 minutes ago, barefootguru said:

    While Nic says exit the app, just pushing the home button or switching to another app has the same effect (or locking screen as stated) and also turns off GPS.  You can also confirm this in Privacy settings — the only options for Cachly are Never and While Using.

    I didn't meant close the app, just leave the app by hitting the home button. Closing it completely would be a huge pain for users.

  22. Turn GPS On/Off

    in Feature Requests

    Posted

    10 minutes ago, Bunkshyde said:

    If however, you are assuring us (and I have to trust you on this) that the GPS is turned off by iOS when the phone is locked, then that would probably work. I assume that if Cachly is left running (while the phone is locked), the GPS switches back on immediately you bring the phone out of lock? Not totally ideal but so long as you consciously keep locking the phone while caching, you should be able to extend the battery life beyond a few hours.

    Correct. You can even test this by being in Cachly, then locking your phone. When you press the power button again (still on lock screen) you can wait until the location icon in the status bar turns off. This means GPS is no longer being used.

    Yes, GPS switches back on if you unlock your phone and are back in Cachly.

    Another tip to save battery life is to turn your phone to Airplane Mode. Since iOS 8 you have been able to use GPS while in Airplane Mode. This will also really save on battery.

    I will still add the GPS on/off idea to our feature list. I think it is a valid request that we will explore. Thanks!

  23. Turn GPS On/Off

    in Feature Requests

    Posted

    Glad you are enjoying using Cachly! :)

    This is a tough one. I am of mindset of trying to make things powerful, while also being minimalistic. This means, if iOS can perform a function, I don't want to add it in the app (such as a flashlight feature). 

    So, with that in mind, just locking your phone or exiting Cachly will turn off the GPS. Cachly doesn't keep GPS on while you exit the app, so this is the simple way to save battery life. When you want to turn it back on, just unlock your phone, or return to Cachly and GPS will turn back on.

    Would this work for you?

  24. Pending Logs

    in Feature Requests

    Posted

    3 hours ago, Bunkshyde said:

    Nic,

    I'm a Geosphere refugee! I've just downloaded Cachly on the recommendation of other frustrated Geosphere users and THEY WERE RIGHT! This is a great Geocaching App.

    I took Cachly for a run yesterday and this is one of two things I noticed that would (in my view) greatly improve the Cachly experience. Bulk uploading of Pending Logs would be a huge help for those of us who travel overseas and Geocache without Data Plans on our phones. I always accumulate my finds during the day and bulk upload in the evening. Maybe the feature could include "Select All" and then allow the deselection of individual logs prior to actual upload.

     

    Looking forward to version 2 - Hope Apple don't take too long approving it so you can include this feature in Version 2.1 ;) 

    Welcome to Cachly! :)

    Bulk upload of Pending Logs was a feature that we wanted to add in 2.0, but ultimately we had to keep it off the list because we couldn't add any more features since we want to get it released very soon.

    That feature will be priority after 2.0 is released and will be in 2.0.1.

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