Working with Start/Stop GPS

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Working with Start/Stop GPS

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Process Purpose

 

The Start/Stop GPS process is used start or stop the device’s GPS.

A proper use of the GPS allows for the saving of battery power (it turns off the equipment when not needed and starts it again when GPS information is needed).

 

 

When you add a process, you are required to define its settings. This occurs in the process's properties window which is displayed automatically after having added the Start/Stop GPS process.

If any subsequent edition is required, double-click the process to open its properties window and enter the necessary modifications.

 

 

Proceed as follows:

 

GPS

Check “Start” to start or “Stop” to stop the device’s GPS.

Max Age of info (sec.)

Define the desired value for the device’s GPS maximum age info. The GPS only returns information that has been received within the time specified by this parameter. Any information that is older is not returned.

 

If required, click to attach any relevant notes to this process. Click it and enter your notes in the resulting text box. These notes will be displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window (in the "Notes" field) and in the "Developer Report".

 

After filling in the required options, click to conclude or to abort the operation.

 

The added process is displayed in the corresponding "Actions" tab or "Process" window.

 

 

 

Use the right click in MCL-Designer's input boxes to access certain features regarding the input box's option as well as general actions such as "Copy"; "Paste"; "Search".

Ex: If you right-click the "Variable" input box (included in a "Conversion's" properties window), you are provided with the "Search..."and "Variable Select" options.

If you right-click another input box, it will provide other possibilities.