http://www.advantechdesign.com.au/ Go4 News Go4 Multimedia. Donovan Craig <donovan@go4.com.au> http://www.advantechdesign.com.au/news/newsitem.html?news_id=25 Advantech Design launches TRANSNET wired / wireless communications system for SCATS. Designed as a direct replacement for the outmoded PAPL communications, TRANSNET can use both Wired LAN and Secure TCP/IP Wireless communications to communicate between a Traffic Signal Controller and the SCATS(*) Regional Computer. When Wireless Communications architecture is used, each controller establishes a unique secure channel directly to each SCATS Regional Computer. See more information on our TRANSNET product page Contact Advantech Design for more information SCATS(*) is a registered trademark of the Roads and Traffic Authority of NSW&nbsp; Latest News Luke Moulton <luke@go4.com.au> http://www.advantechdesign.com.au/news/newsitem.html?news_id=24 &nbsp; &nbsp; Advantech Design have completed the Island-wide upgrade of Singapore's GLIDE Traffic Management Computer Hardware and Software. The project consisted of the supply of 20 of Advantech's Advantage Traffic Server Industrial Computer Systems, complete with all traffic management software, and installation and commissioning in Singapore. The SCATS Central Manager computer system was also upgraded, and the existing database and graphics data was migrated to the new system. To minimise any possible disruption to traffic on Singapore's busy road network, all systems were upgraded after hours. The works were conducted in association with local company ARC Engineering Services. Advantech Design's Advantage Traffic Server Systems have been used reliably by other Road Authorities for many years, giving the Land Transport Authority the utmost confidence in the newly upgraded Traffic Management System. &nbsp; Latest News Luke Moulton <luke@go4.com.au> http://www.advantechdesign.com.au/news/newsitem.html?news_id=23 One of our customers sent this information which will help MAC users enjoy the features of TrackRanger. Computer used: MacBook Pro 13inch with 150Gb hard disk drive Software emulation: Paralles Desktop ( Costs approx $150 from any good software house) Process. Load your Parallels software &amp; it will create a virtual machine that will run jointly with MAC with no need to close down &amp; re-boot. Using this program you can run both Mac &amp; Windows software on the one Pc at the same time There is no specific drive for the Windows software as it runs concurently with MAC With your PC running in windows ( paralles desktop loaded) load the Trackranger &amp; other software ( maps etc) as per normal. If you have a GPS that has a Serial (RS232) output you need to purchase a USB to Serial converter and load the drivers for Windows whilst running Windows. (I use Aten model UC-232A available from www.oceancontrols.com.au, based in Seaford Vic for $46 incl postage) If you had to use the USB to Serial converter check Windows &ldquo;ADD HARDWARE&rdquo; to see a list of the installed hardware &amp; note your Serial Converter port. Start up TrackRanger and change your GPS port to match your PC (once set, this doesn't need to be adjusted again). If you have say the Trackranger GPS with a USB plug I imagine it should be recognised immediately The trick I have found in starting it all up is to have everything connected and running EXCEPT the GPS. When satisfied that the PC &amp; TrackRanger is running OK start the GPS Bingo - Track on a&nbsp; MAC! Latest News Luke Moulton <luke@go4.com.au> http://www.advantechdesign.com.au/news/newsitem.html?news_id=22 Pro 7 incorporates many new features, including * Multi-Colour Track Trace displays * Can directly import Oziexplorer Waypoint files * Improved locked-map functionality * Import and Export Waypoints in GPX format - interface with Google Earth * New Waypoint fields for date, description and elevation * Edit Waypoint directly on screen with Control-Click * Multiple Waypoints may be selected and deleted in single action * User-defined zoom value - set any zoom you like then use X9 key to show * Track Trace Repair can now delete single point, all preceding, or all following * Convert Oziexplorer Plot files (.PLT) to TrackTrace files for use in TrackRanger * Waypoint names may be shown on Super Track Trace graph * Support for UBD City Streets V6 * Support for UBD Regional Cities and Towns V4 * Improved Track Trace resolution when using UBD maps Multi-coloured Track Trace displays: Plot Speed, Altitude and Locations over time: Latest News Luke Moulton <luke@go4.com.au>