I have not imported data into aCar yet, for now I continue to use Gas Cubby on the (jail broken) iPhone. I will post an update after doing the import.
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I have not imported data into aCar yet, for now I continue to use Gas Cubby on the (jail broken) iPhone. I will post an update after doing the import.
Thanks. I tried for about an hour past night but the aCar application kept closing when I would try and import the csv file. Let me know how it works out for you.
Please email me a full backup (NOT export) of your data so that I can further investigate what the problem might be.
Please email me the CSV file you're trying to import.
Hi Crumm,
I was able to import data into aCar without any problem. One thing I ran into was the date and time issue. Gas Cubby exports date and time fields. I believe aCar imports only the date (please correct me if I am wrong). Initially was selecting the wrong date format, after select date in mm/dd/yyyy format it works perfectly for me. Remember you have to export gas and service records separately from Gas Cubby. When doing the import into aCar, again you have to import gas and service reports separately.
Hope this helps.
Hi Armond,
Attached is a copy of the .ABP file, please let me know how to clear old reminders.
Thank You.
I'm just over two weeks on Android and have been looking for a app primarily to track mileage. I did download this and had a problem entering old data. I don't have my phone here so I'm not positive, but it seems there was some required field (date?) for which I have no info. The ONLY information I have (and want to enter/import) is odometer reading and amount of gas put in the tank (always do fill-ups).
I don't mind having date and other stuff from now on but DO want my old info available to track mpg based on odometer readings (like to make a graph with odometer across the bottom and mpg up the side)
So if I import, will it work with ONLY the odometer and # Gallons as data. I also have the calculated mpg in a column and don't know if that should be an imported column or if aCar imports odometer and gallons that it will do the calculations.
I don't mind having date and other stuff from now on but DO want my old info available to track mpg based on odometer readings (like to make a graph with odometer across the bottom and mpg up the side)
So if I import, will it work with ONLY the odometer and # Gallons as data. I also have the calculated mpg in a column and don't know if that should be an imported column or if aCar imports odometer and gallons that it will do the calculations.
cornbreadfarts
Android Enthusiast
been playing with the free version for a couple months. i use it all the time. donating now 
firstly...thanks for this app - it's great really. Only been playing with it for 5 minutes and I have to say I'm very happy with it already.
I do have one MAJOR glitch on my Nexus One. Text input is an absolute nightmare as the keys simply don't respond well at all....i attempt to "backspace/delete" a letter and it goes to "next"....other keys cause random spaces.
I do not experience this with any other application I have installed.
Is this something you are aware of...other than this it's great but it makes it unusable sometimes.
Thanks in advance
I do have one MAJOR glitch on my Nexus One. Text input is an absolute nightmare as the keys simply don't respond well at all....i attempt to "backspace/delete" a letter and it goes to "next"....other keys cause random spaces.
I do not experience this with any other application I have installed.
Is this something you are aware of...other than this it's great but it makes it unusable sometimes.
Thanks in advance
Armond -
This looks like a useful app and I tried to download it to my Droid phone. However, the download was blocked by the system because it was classed as a "non-market" application along with a warning about such programs exposing the user to all sorts of nefarious deeds.
I'd like to use the program, but won't do so until the system thinks it's safe to use.
No doubt this kind of thing is frustrating for you as a developer (cheers to you for your effort), but do you know how the program can be vetted for safe use?
regards,
Tredder
This looks like a useful app and I tried to download it to my Droid phone. However, the download was blocked by the system because it was classed as a "non-market" application along with a warning about such programs exposing the user to all sorts of nefarious deeds.
I'd like to use the program, but won't do so until the system thinks it's safe to use.
No doubt this kind of thing is frustrating for you as a developer (cheers to you for your effort), but do you know how the program can be vetted for safe use?
regards,
Tredder
I just restored your backup file and checked a few of your reminders in random. They all seem to be correct... Would you please give me an explicit example of a service type you've already enter a record for but the reminder is still there?
This is already in my todo list and I've planned it for 2.2.0 ;-)
Yes, aCar needs date/time field as well. Date/Time is used for many reports and time-based charts.
MPG column won't be used since aCar calculates that value by itself. But you need to have a date column to import your data.
If you're talking about numeric fields, you have the option (on app Settings) to switch between keypad or QWERTY keyboard whichever fits your needs. As for text (non numeric) input, I'm using the standard keyboard available in Android. No further tweaks have been done there!
It's so weird. Are you downloading aCar from Google Market and your phone indicates it as a non market app? All apps have to be signed to be accepted by Google Market. And the signature of aCar has not be changed since version 1.0.0.
Has anyone else experienced such similar problem even with other apps?
joehornback
Well-Known Member
I downloaded the app and imported my info from roadtrip (first ten lines). So far so good but I'm trying to get a reminder to show up. I set it up so that I have an oil change due but cannot seem to get it to show a reminder. What am I missing?
You should enter at least one Oil Change service record so that aCar starts tracking that service for you.
joehornback
Well-Known Member
There is an oil change entered on March 22, 2010. I have set it up to remind me every 3 months so a reminder should be showing up right now but it isn't. I know I'm just missing something simple here.
I've been using Roadtrip on my Ipod Touch for the past year and three months. I just got my first droid phone and acar looks like a great replacement.
MutantCheese
Android Expert
Been using this app for several weeks. Works great. Coming from the iPhone I was worried that I wouldn't find an app to replace Cubby, which now I realize sucked in comparison to aCar. Thanks!
joehornback
Well-Known Member
Ok, got the reminder to work, now a question. Is the only place a reminder shows up on the 'view vehicle' screen? Will it not put a notification beside the icon on the home screen?
joehornback
Well-Known Member
Ok, I just did a fill up and a reminder 'popped up' about an oil change overdue. I cannot get that to repeat. I think this program is going to work for me as I will soon be donating. Is there any chance of getting the reminders in the main screen to be on top instead of having to scroll all the way to the bottom? It just brings it to your attention better.
Hello,
I have been a long term user (4 years and multiple vehicles) of Personal Vehicle manager on my WinMo 6. Its time for a change of phone and I am considering the HTC Desire. What is stopping me from taking the plunge is a couple of applications, Personal Vehicle Manager among them.
This has a Desktop application that is very useful when reviewing data. Also mine has 4 years worth of data in it.
What I want to know is, is there a sure shot method of importing data from Perosnal Vehicle Manager ? How is it done ?
Is a desktop version planned in any future ? Please clarify.
Thankyou
I have been a long term user (4 years and multiple vehicles) of Personal Vehicle manager on my WinMo 6. Its time for a change of phone and I am considering the HTC Desire. What is stopping me from taking the plunge is a couple of applications, Personal Vehicle Manager among them.
This has a Desktop application that is very useful when reviewing data. Also mine has 4 years worth of data in it.
What I want to know is, is there a sure shot method of importing data from Perosnal Vehicle Manager ? How is it done ?
Is a desktop version planned in any future ? Please clarify.
Thankyou
Thank you