Getting a GSAK printout with the Cache Attributes – How To?

[Sparse Grey Hackle]

OK, here is the situation.

How do I get the attributes of a cache from the geocaching dot com cache listing into the GSAK? 💡

So, my ultimate goal is that when I do a GSAK condensed HTML print-out of a PQ for example, the attributes show up in the print out along with the all the other stuff (eg;coords, a couple of logs, hint, etc) on the sheet.

Thanks in advance.

SGH

[Team Deejay]

Hey, something I actually know off the top of my head. The answer is….

YOU CAN’T!

The problem is that GPX file standard does not include entries for the geocache attributes. Since GSAK only knows what is in the GPX/LOC files that you load, well, you are out of luck.

On the other hand, most people are only interested in one or maybe two attributes. Maybe you want to separate out caches with “Dogs allowed” or “Stroller Accessible? The hot ticket is to create a pocket query which filters to only those caches with the attributes you want, then load the pocket query in a separate database that you can use any time. Then just create your cache list/printout/download for that database and it will, by definition, only contain the caches with the desired attributes.

On the third hand, you could use this same PQ to mark your main database and then add a note to either the user notes or user data field. This is a bit too complex for a forum post, but send me an email if you want me to walk you through the process.

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