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GPS generator

Use GPS without GPS receiver!

This utility (GPS simulator) is intended for help in GPS software development, testing and debugging.

GPS simulator can be used not only by software developers, but also by user who wants to learn and test GPS enabled software (navigation and mapping) before buying. This virtual GPS receiver can operate without GPS satellites visible and therefore it can be more effective than real hardware GPS receiver indoor. It's ideal when GPS data is needed, but there is no signal or GPS receiver available.Using this software complex NMEA sentences from different data inputs can be generated.

"GPS generator PRO" can operate in three modes:

  1. Map mode. In this mode user chooses a map file, start, finish coordinates (geodetic lat/lon) and speed. "GPS generator" calculates heading and current coordinates and then generates GPS output data. Current simulated position and heading are shown on the map. During a simulation heading and speed can be changed.
  2. File mode. In this mode uses chooses NMEA log file and position in it. "GPS generator" reads NMEA sentences and shows current position on the map. During a simulation current reading position in file can be changed (move forward and backward). In this mode previously gathered GPS log data can be replayed (including GPS log, written in map mode).
  3. Route mode. In this mode uses specifies a set of waypoints which form a route and assigns a speed value on segments of the route. GPS Generator emulates movement along this route by changing position from the first waypoint to the last one.

This software can be used with a hardware null-modem (COM port - rs232) cable or a virtual serial port software.
Generated NMEA 0183 sentences can be saved to a file or be given to other software through COM port. The sentences are recognized by any NMEA compatible mapping software. Thus mapping or navigation software will work with this generator as with a real GPS receiver. Also an option to generate random CRC error in NMEA protocol can be set. This feature can be used to test GPS software stability.

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GPS generator pro v.4.0.3

The "pro" (professional) version of the "GPS Generator" has some advanced features in comparison with "std" version (which is currently not supported):

  • It supports not only *.shp files (ESRI shape files), but also *.mif files (MapInfo exchange) as a map layer;
  • Altitude value can be changed;
  • The satellites constellation (PRN, azimuth, elevation, SNR) can be specified and viewed;
  • Dilution of precision factors (PDOP, HDOP, VDOP) can be specified;
  • 2D/3D selection mode can be changed (manual/automatic);
  • Position fix mode can be selected (2d/3d/not defined);
  • Support of other NMEA protocol messages: GGA, GLL, RMC, GSA, GSV, VTG;
  • NMEA CRC of an expression can be calcutated;
  • "Moving map" mode;
  • Toggle between different NMEA-0183 releases (2.0-3.0);
  • Packet data transmission mode (NMEA messages are grouped in packets. All messages in one packet are sent all at one time); (NEW!)
  • Route generation mode;
  • GPS Fix modes; (NEW!)
  • High\low speed selection; (NEW!)
  • Random data transmission mode (random NMEA message is generated);
  • Send data through Bluetooth to other devices (currently only BlueSoleil driver is supported); (NEW!)
  • and more...

See the GPS Generator datasheet ( pdf, kb).

Free (unregistered) copy has some limitations:

  • 15 minutes session limit;
  • splash screen during startup;
  • only map mode;
  • only RMC NMEA message;

Download GPS NMEA generator emulator Download "GPS generator Pro" - GPS device emulator ( zip, kb).

(!) For Microsoft Windows 98 place file gdiplus.dll (zip, 965KB) in program folder.

Some screenshots:

Simulator NMEA GPS GPS generator Pro - Map mode GPS generator Pro - satellites

GPS NMEA generator Packet Data Transmission Mode

Buy and register this software to have all features, recent updates and high-quality support.

Softpedia guarantees that Avangardo GPS generator is 100% CLEAN, which means it does not contain any form of malware, including but not limited to: spyware, viruses, trojans and backdoors.

How to purchase the software

First, download GPS Generator and find it useful to you. Then click "buy now" button below and perform a payment.

After the payment an e-mail with license number will be sent to you. Enter this license number in corresponding field in the program's registration form. After that GPS Generator will be registered!

GPS Generator PRO
One license: 39.99 USD
(may be used only on single computer)
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