New Desktop Software for Garmin Approach G5 and G6 Users

[Solutions Etcetera]

Hey all,

 

I have just finished a major upgrade of my Approach Stats app that adds G6 support, handicap calculations, custom date ranges for stat views, and the ability to manually add rounds not recorded on your Approach.

 

It has had a fair amount of testing, but a few more eyes on it never hurts. If you're interested in trying out a beta version please PM me with your email address and I'll email you a copy.

 

This version is for Mac, but after it is finalized I will be porting it to Windows soon. So, if your running WIndows and want to check it out please PM me as well and I'll get a copy out to you as soon as it is ready.

[nbg352]

[sub]Will it also work for the G3?[/sub]

[Solutions Etcetera]

Yes it should, and did in versions 1.x. Haven't tested this version with the G3, but the data parsing routines have not really changed for the G5 so it should continue to work for the G3.

Obviously the statistical view will be unusable as the G3 does not recorded them, but you can certainly use it to database your rounds for viewing, and for handicap calculations.

[nbg352]

great!
Thank you.

[dmray05]

I have the G6 Approach Stats application, and am wanting to know if there is a way to completely clear out what has been entered so that I can read in everything from the Garmin unit and start over. I did an uninstall and reinstall but the application still retains all of the previous information. Thanks!

[Solutions Etcetera]

Windows or Mac? And if Mac, what version of the OS.

[dmray05]

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Windows or Mac? And if Mac, what version of the OS.
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It is on Windows 7.

[Solutions Etcetera]

[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344526420' post='5437092'] It is on Windows 7.[/quote]

All you need to do is delete the database file. On Windows 7 it is at:

C:\<yourUserName>\AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats\approachStats.asdb

But you'll need to use the command line to do this as Windows 7 Explorer will not allow you to navigate to this directory. Do you have experience using the command line or do you need further instructions?

[dmray05]

[quote name='Solutions Etcetera' timestamp='1344526840' post='5437146']
[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344526420' post='5437092'] It is on Windows 7.[/quote]

All you need to do is delete the database file. On Windows 7 it is at:

C:\<yourUserName>\AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats\approachStats.asdb

But you'll need to use the command line to do this as Windows 7 Explorer will not allow you to navigate to this directory. Do you have experience using the command line or do you need further instructions?
[/quote]

Hmmmmm...I think I can do navigate there using the command line. I will give it a shot this evening and let you know - THANKS!

[dmray05]

[quote name='Solutions Etcetera' timestamp='1344526840' post='5437146']
[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344526420' post='5437092'] It is on Windows 7.[/quote]

All you need to do is delete the database file. On Windows 7 it is at:

C:\<yourUserName>\AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats\approachStats.asdb

But you'll need to use the command line to do this as Windows 7 Explorer will not allow you to navigate to this directory. Do you have experience using the command line or do you need further instructions?
[/quote]
I can't seem to find this directory anywhere on my laptop...it is running Windows 7 Home Edition. Is there a different directory for this OS?

[Solutions Etcetera]

[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344531527' post='5437616'] I can't seem to find this directory anywhere on my laptop...it is running Windows 7 Home Edition. Is there a different directory for this OS?[/quote] I hope not, that would be silly (but then again we are talking about Windows). I am simply making a call to Windows for the user's application support directory for persistent data, and writing the file to that location. Can't imagine it would change for different editions of the same OS.

So what happens when you launch the command prompt and enter the following:

cd AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats

[dmray05]

[quote name='Solutions Etcetera' timestamp='1344532658' post='5437740']
[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344531527' post='5437616'] I can't seem to find this directory anywhere on my laptop...it is running Windows 7 Home Edition. Is there a different directory for this OS?[/quote] I hope not, that would be silly (but then again we are talking about Windows). I am simply making a call to Windows for the user's application support directory for persistent data, and writing the file to that location. Can't imagine it would change for different editions of the same OS.

So what happens when you launch the command prompt and enter the following:

cd AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats
[/quote]

Maybe I'm not on the command line after all...I left click the start button and key it in on what appears to be the search line. I guess I don't know how to get to the command line after all.

[Solutions Etcetera]

[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344532872' post='5437766']
[quote name='Solutions Etcetera' timestamp='1344532658' post='5437740']
[quote name='dmray05' timestamp='1344531527' post='5437616'] I can't seem to find this directory anywhere on my laptop...it is running Windows 7 Home Edition. Is there a different directory for this OS?[/quote] I hope not, that would be silly (but then again we are talking about Windows). I am simply making a call to Windows for the user's application support directory for persistent data, and writing the file to that location. Can't imagine it would change for different editions of the same OS.

So what happens when you launch the command prompt and enter the following:

cd AppData\Roaming\Approach Stats
[/quote]

Maybe I'm not on the command line after all...I left click the start button and key it in on what appears to be the search line. I guess I don't know how to get to the command line after all.
[/quote]

Look in your programs for "Command Prompt". If you have never launched before you should find it in Accessories.

[dmray05]

Found the prompt, deleted the file, and re-installed the program. Thanks for the help!