Adding speed camera POI to your SatNav DVD
10-09-2007, 01:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mathmos' post='451193' date='Jul 23 2007, 07:10 PM
Volunteers required! 
I've now added the capability to generate the required idx and url files on the site itself from an input file you upload.
Hopefully those people who are having problems getting perl installed and running locally or who would rather not fiddle about with perl altogether will find this of use, as you no longer have to worry about this particular stage because the web site will generate the required files for you.
I have tested the process and it all appears to work ok but ideally I'd like a few brave souls to try it out for me before I make it publicly available in case I've overlooked any gotchas. Ideally I'd like you to upload your asc input file, download the generated idx and url files and then if you wouldn't mind add them to your dvd image, burn the dvd and tryout in your car.
If you would like to give this a try then please PM me and I'll let you have the required info.
Thanks you
I've now added the capability to generate the required idx and url files on the site itself from an input file you upload.
Hopefully those people who are having problems getting perl installed and running locally or who would rather not fiddle about with perl altogether will find this of use, as you no longer have to worry about this particular stage because the web site will generate the required files for you.
I have tested the process and it all appears to work ok but ideally I'd like a few brave souls to try it out for me before I make it publicly available in case I've overlooked any gotchas. Ideally I'd like you to upload your asc input file, download the generated idx and url files and then if you wouldn't mind add them to your dvd image, burn the dvd and tryout in your car.
If you would like to give this a try then please PM me and I'll let you have the required info.
Thanks you
# Language Specific Contents file
# Generated: Wed Aug 2 23:44:26 2006
# ? Siemens VDO Car Communication, 2006
# Product base name = nccBeu_eu
# Language = ENG
and there are no TPD-ICO lines for the icons but these instead:
ICONDSC 9000 G508-G524-S025/ICONS/RR/POI_GENERAL.PNG+G539-I0+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2!
ICONDSC 9000 G508-G524-S029/ICONS/NAVI0X/POI_GENERAL.PNG+G539-I1+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2!
The file labelled ENG_ORI.TXT is attached.
I have all the necessary software to extract, edit and burn DVDs. Can you advise if this file type is known and if there are any suggested edits for it? Many thanks.
10-09-2007, 10:25 AM
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I also would be pleased to assist. I have successfully made a dvd which works a treat on my 57 1 Series but I can't bloody remember which way I burned it as I burned about 3 different dvds in process checking everyone until I had a match. If anyone could assist with the burning process, I would be pleased to share my updated files. One thing I do note is the system does not like 16x DVDs and worked with an 8X DVD+R Tesco brand which costs ?0.97p for a pack of 3. DVD-R will not work as the system does not recognise.
10-18-2007, 08:55 AM
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I succeed converting asc to idx+url.
When I open the url file I see the following:
[codebox]CATURL-eng/sf_9000.htm__
POSWGS:S:18|VILLAGE:S:0|CITY:S:0|NAME:S:13|STREET: S:0|HOUSENUMBER:S:0|PHONE:S:0|
COUNTRY:S:2|ENTP1:S:18|ENTP2:S:0|ENTP3:S:0|ENTP4:S :0|ENTP5:S:0|ENTP6:S:0|ENTP7:S:
0|ENTP8:S:0|ENTP9:S:0|BRANDNAME:S:0|_:S:0
31554408,609695900wvl 0001 UK31554408,609695900
32001801,606923618wvl 0101 UK32001801,606923618
32021605,608520391wvl 0025b UK32021605,608520391
32026378,608515857wvl 0025a UK32026378,608515857
32063959,609848490wvl 0003a UK32063959,609848490
32123492,609653905wvl 0002d UK32123492,609653905
32123611,609659035wvl 0002c UK32123611,609659035
[/codebox]
I'm a Belgian user to used the Belgian Speed Camera's. However, in the url file I notice the countrycode UK on each line.
Also the first line show CATURL-eng/sd_9000.htm_
Should I change this in BE or something?
Please advice,
Regards,
Roel
When I open the url file I see the following:
[codebox]CATURL-eng/sf_9000.htm__
POSWGS:S:18|VILLAGE:S:0|CITY:S:0|NAME:S:13|STREET: S:0|HOUSENUMBER:S:0|PHONE:S:0|
COUNTRY:S:2|ENTP1:S:18|ENTP2:S:0|ENTP3:S:0|ENTP4:S :0|ENTP5:S:0|ENTP6:S:0|ENTP7:S:
0|ENTP8:S:0|ENTP9:S:0|BRANDNAME:S:0|_:S:0
31554408,609695900wvl 0001 UK31554408,609695900
32001801,606923618wvl 0101 UK32001801,606923618
32021605,608520391wvl 0025b UK32021605,608520391
32026378,608515857wvl 0025a UK32026378,608515857
32063959,609848490wvl 0003a UK32063959,609848490
32123492,609653905wvl 0002d UK32123492,609653905
32123611,609659035wvl 0002c UK32123611,609659035
[/codebox]
I'm a Belgian user to used the Belgian Speed Camera's. However, in the url file I notice the countrycode UK on each line.
Also the first line show CATURL-eng/sd_9000.htm_
Should I change this in BE or something?
Please advice,
Regards,
Roel
10-21-2007, 11:19 AM
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Hi there,
after reading this topic, I have a question.. yes, for now, just one:
Is there any way to convert back the idx and url to asc, so I can for example add more restaurants to the list?
thanks
after reading this topic, I have a question.. yes, for now, just one:
Is there any way to convert back the idx and url to asc, so I can for example add more restaurants to the list?
thanks
11-02-2007, 02:14 PM
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My Ride: I have a Nov 07 Reg, Silver BMW 320d SE Auto with leather interior, Sat Nav, Bluetooth - not that exciting but I like it! (What else should I know?)
I have now read all of the very detailed and very clear instructions on here and I have to applaud all of you who have succesfully done this. 
Now.... me, I am ridiculously lazy and ever so stupid and there is no way I could do this myself. Is there anyone/anywhere I could buy one of these discs? Anyone fancy making me one?
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Thanks in advance
ARMS
Now.... me, I am ridiculously lazy and ever so stupid and there is no way I could do this myself. Is there anyone/anywhere I could buy one of these discs? Anyone fancy making me one?
??
Thanks in advance
ARMS
11-05-2007, 02:12 AM
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I support Arms14, I am a complete idiot when it comes to these sort of things. I have looked at the instructions and as good as tey appear, I simply have no idea what they are on about.
I would be more than happy as the previous post to pay somebody for the disc.
Thanks.................................
I would be more than happy as the previous post to pay somebody for the disc.
Thanks.................................
12-09-2007, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by wpotere' post='373634' date='Jan 4 2007, 07:04 PM
All, this is a great and helpful site. I wondered if anyone has done this with a 2007-1 DVD as the code in the ENG.LSC has changed a little.
This is not described and what I am trying to figure out. If you notice this is a link to the icon. Most of the numbers are the same except the 4 chaacters before the /ICONS/. I have not been able to figure out what these numbers represent and some are repeated. Any ideas?
FYI, that PERl script is great!
I wondered if anyone has done this with a 2007-1 DVD as the code in the ENG.LSC has changed a little.Code:
#ICONDSC <category-id> <data-tree> ICONDSC 100 G508-G524-S031/ICONS/RR/POI_ENTERTAINMENT.PNG+G539-I0+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2! ICONDSC 100 G508-G524-S035/ICONS/NAVI0X/POI_ENTERTAINMENT.PNG+G539-I1+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2! ICONDSC 101 G508-G524-S024/ICONS/RR/POI_CINEMA.PNG+G539-I0+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2! ICONDSC 101 G508-G524-S028/ICONS/NAVI0X/POI_CINEMA.PNG+G539-I1+G523-I2+G522-I1+G521-I2!
FYI, that PERl script is great!
12-13-2007, 05:18 AM
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Hi all,
I have successfully carried out the mod to my dvd, but l want to upgrade me POI with updated POI from pocketgps. How ever, l need to extract info from the idx file and l am not a Perl guru. Can any one help me out pls?
What l am after is the reverse of the script from perl that changes .asc files into .idx & .url. Once in .asc/.csv l will be able to compare data and update only those poi missing.
I have successfully carried out the mod to my dvd, but l want to upgrade me POI with updated POI from pocketgps. How ever, l need to extract info from the idx file and l am not a Perl guru. Can any one help me out pls?
What l am after is the reverse of the script from perl that changes .asc files into .idx & .url. Once in .asc/.csv l will be able to compare data and update only those poi missing.
12-13-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by EasyriderUK' post='506314' date='Dec 13 2007, 02:18 PM
Hi all,
I have successfully carried out the mod to my dvd, but l want to upgrade me POI with updated POI from pocketgps. How ever, l need to extract info from the idx file and l am not a Perl guru. Can any one help me out pls?
What l am after is the reverse of the script from perl that changes .asc files into .idx & .url. Once in .asc/.csv l will be able to compare data and update only those poi missing.
I have successfully carried out the mod to my dvd, but l want to upgrade me POI with updated POI from pocketgps. How ever, l need to extract info from the idx file and l am not a Perl guru. Can any one help me out pls?
What l am after is the reverse of the script from perl that changes .asc files into .idx & .url. Once in .asc/.csv l will be able to compare data and update only those poi missing.
12-13-2007, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_miranda' post='506360' date='Dec 13 2007, 05:02 PM
Had a butchers and this is my thinking from trying to desifer your message.
Pls have a look at the attachement and tell me if l understood you correctly.