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This is the last step in the process. So far, we have:
Transform the data |
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java -versionYou should have an output looking like this:
In case you don't have such an output, but something like
'java' is not recognized as an internal or external command, operable program or batch file.It would mean that the java executable is not in your PATH. And that is not a big deal, we're going to fix it. For that, go into the directory where you've unzipped the single archive, and edit using the notepad for example the file named transform.bat. You should see in it something like
@java -classpath .\palmtransformer.jar parsepalmdata.BackFromSailingYou must at that point remember where you have installed the JRE, what the value of JAVA_HOME is. If you have installed the JRE in a directory called C:\java, then you will have to modify the line mentionned above as follow:
@JAVA_HOME\jre\bin\java -classpath .\palmtransformer.jar parsepalmdata.BackFromSailingin which you replace JAVA_HOME with its actual value, like in our example:
@C:\java\jre\bin\java -classpath .\palmtransformer.jar parsepalmdata.BackFromSailingThat should be it. Save your modifications, and close the notepad. You can now be able to run the transformer.
The first time you use it, you must set the location of the Palm database. To do so, use the menu of the dialog box above, and go to File | Config.
And in the new dialog box, provide the location of the file named nmea.dat:
The transformer is going to use the data of that nmea.dat database and produce the file you will name in the field labeled "File to Generate:"
The "Browse" button can help you to find the fully qualified name.
Now, click the "Proceed" button, and after a short while, you should see this:
It means that the file you mentionned previously has been generated, and is now ready for further use...
Use the transformed data |
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Click Next. Select the Semicolon check box.
Click Finish.
Here you are! The data are now ready for you to play with them!
And then... |
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On the J105 Kookaburra, we've taken the XML approach. You need to be a programmer to take this approach. For now, we will only document the SpreadSheet approach, as it might concern more people.