Official PDGA iPhone App

[tpozzy]

Originally Posted by aThomas

Any word on when this will be made available for Android platform?

That is our top priority right now! Development is going well, but it's a new platform and a complete rewrite, so we don't have a target date yet. We're also having to coordinate with the launch of the new website, as there are some significant changes to the way the server interacts with the apps (the iPhone app will have to be updated also).

At some point soon (probably in February), we'll be looking for Android app beta testers. If you are a PDGA member with an Android, and think you have good testing skills and time to do it, send me a private message.

-Theo

[tpozzy]

Originally Posted by cbooras

Thank you for the reply!

I would still like to know what other changes were made for this version.

Is this program potentially ever going to allow user-editing capabilities like those found in Disc Golf Caddy (i.e., change a Hole's number)?

Respectfully...Charlie b

Charlie,

There were no other major new features added to the current release. There were a few minor usability improvements, and if you really want to have a detailed list, I can ask Mike Dietrich to provide one.

Creating multiple layouts for courses is one of the highest priority features. That includes dealing with multiple tees and pins, hole lengths, temp holes, etc. That would allow you to insert holes and rename/renumber them. However, the current online course directory does not support layouts. We would like to coordinate implementation of layouts with the online directory, and the layouts used for ratings in tournaments. Because that involves the online database, the event results and ratings processing systems, and the app, it is a major project.

We are not planning on adding any major new features to the iPhone app until after we release the Android version. Otherwise, it will further delay the Android version, which is the biggest request we get right now.

-Theo

[gippy]

Yes Android Please.............

[cbooras]

Originally Posted by tpozzy

Charlie,

There were no other major new features added to the current release. There were a few minor usability improvements, and if you really want to have a detailed list, I can ask Mike Dietrich to provide one.

Creating multiple layouts for courses is one of the highest priority features. That includes dealing with multiple tees and pins, hole lengths, temp holes, etc. That would allow you to insert holes and rename/renumber them. However, the current online course directory does not support layouts. We would like to coordinate implementation of layouts with the online directory, and the layouts used for ratings in tournaments. Because that involves the online database, the event results and ratings processing systems, and the app, it is a major project.

We are not planning on adding any major new features to the iPhone app until after we release the Android version. Otherwise, it will further delay the Android version, which is the biggest request we get right now.

-Theo

Theo...thank you for the information. I don't need a detailed list, but appreciate the offer.

Charlie b

[aThomas]

Sooooooo....... any updates? Android? Thanks.

[aThomas]

Thanks for the update!!!!........

[AceLine]

So far the only issue I have with the app is the actual scoring.

The Blockhouse CC in Spotsylvania, VA contains 2 full courses (Sunnyside & Darkside) and a pitch & putt Tiki course. But the app scorecard for the Blockhouse is for 54 holes. You can't select the individual courses which makes the app useless for scoring a round.

It's the same problem for Pratt in Fredericksburg. It's listed as 20 holes but since the redesign there are only 18.

The app does not recognize the difference if a course has AM, Intermediate or Pro tees.

Will there be any changes to address these issues?

Until then I'll keep using Discasaurus...

[cgkdisc]

The problem is with whoever updates the PDGA Course Directory for those courses. If Blockhouse were broken out into three separate courses, then you would automatically see those three courses separately in the app. Same with Pratt. Ask the course pro change the Directory listing to 18 holes.

[tpozzy]

Version 1.0.9 of the PDGA iPhone app was just released. The only change is a fix for a problem adding local courses with hole information. That was causing an app crash with verison 1.0.7.

-Theo

[aThomas]

Android????????

[cgkdisc]

I know the testers haven't been given any timing for when they'll receive a beta version and that will have to happen before any announcement about a future release date.

[tpozzy]

Originally Posted by aThomas

Android????????

We're making progress on the Android version, but it depends on the launch of the new website. The new website requires an upgrade to the iPhone app code, and it didn't make sense to try to get the Android app working with the old site, and then have to update it shortly after release.

-Theo

[Rhyno]

Having issues with the new release. The app is not showing any courses near me and when I attempt to calculate round ratings, I get a message saying the course I have locally is different then the course in the database. These features worked fine prior to the upgrade.

I used this a s my primary scoring tool for Disc Golf because of the ease of use and the ability to calculate round ratings. Has this issue been reported prior to me and if so could you give me a timeline on the fix?

Thanks!

[PITT Disc Golf]

Originally Posted by tpozzy

That is our top priority right now! Development is going well, but it's a new platform and a complete rewrite, so we don't have a target date yet. We're also having to coordinate with the launch of the new website, as there are some significant changes to the way the server interacts with the apps (the iPhone app will have to be updated also).

At some point soon (probably in February), we'll be looking for Android app beta testers. If you are a PDGA member with an Android, and think you have good testing skills and time to do it, send me a private message.

-Theo

Theo,

I would be interested in being a beta tester for your andriod app if you need me. I use a Motorola Photon on Sprint network. I also founded and run the PITT Disc Golf Club in Pittsburg KS. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks

Kevin

[samhendley]

I've noticed there is a bug in the tee order feature. I was playing a PDGA event a few weeks ago my group and I noticed that tee order was wrong.

Given this scorecard:


The tee order should be:
Paul
Sam (4-4-2)
Brian (4-4-3)
Ryan
Stan

But the order of Brian and Sam are reversed.

[AviarX]

I don't have a smart phone, but want to know if I decide to buy a Kindle Fire will a PDGA app be available?

[aThomas]

Good question. Good luck getting an answer.

[AviarX]

Originally Posted by aThomas

Good question. Good luck getting an answer.

thanks, given that the Kindle Fire is so affordably priced, I think it would be good for us (the PDGA) to make an app available asap for it so we can connect to as many potential members as possible

[Lights Out Disc Golf]

I'm not sure were to post this COMPLAINT , When is the PDGA gonna have this available for the ANDRIOD Market I really don't want to purchase a $300 dollar phone just to get this App. ????????????????????????????????????????? Oh sorry guess if I read a little might have found answer before complaining anyway's who ever is in charge of it pease hurry I jealous and really like the idea of these app's everything I've seen is absolutely awesome

[munky]

when i played a 9 hole course, it wouldn't give a round rating because it says there must be at least 12 holes. but what if there is duel tees? any way to play a round from each set of tees and get an 18 hole rating?

[LastBoyScout]

Any update on the Android version of this app?

Im using a Droid Bionic and would love to be a tester.

[cgkdisc]

They posted above that no Android until you see the new PDGA website. Little work on it until the new site is ready for data interface.

[Big E]

Any idea when that will happen. It is really hurting the message board activity. Like 5 posts a day is just sad.

[jhc811]

I am wondering if new site will have big improvement with PDGA course database? PDGA course database really need to support multiple layouts for each course download. For example, in my local course, it has two tee pads and three basket pins which is 6 different layouts so I would love to be able to download that course which will include 6 diff layouts (which translate into 6 different "courses" in eye of PDGA app view in this current setup).

Right now I had to create 6 diff layouts with pars and feet via "Create Locally' feature which is pain in the butt.

I was wondering if anyone did create some tools that automatically import scorecard data via email into say excel or/and SQL database?

Once PDGA app can download a course data with multiple layouts and some tools that allows automatic importing of scorecard data into excel/database then it would be great for paper-less league (as well tournament) rounds where at the end of round, the players can simply email the scorecard data and the league director would be able to view all scorecard data in excel/database at glance and can easily sort them and hand out the prizes on spot and have those results ready for view on WWW/Facebook etc.

That would help encourage the growth of actual PDGA leagues which is win-win for everybody involved.

[tpozzy]

Sam,

Thanks for the report (and great screenshots!). I'll try to reproduce the problem and assuming I can, we'll take care of it in the next update.

-Theo

[tpozzy]

Originally Posted by cgkdisc

They posted above that no Android until you see the new PDGA website. Little work on it until the new site is ready for data interface.

We aren't going to wait for the launch of the new website for the Android version. We have been actively working on it, and are making great progress. Mike (the PDGA's mobile app developer) has almost all of the basic score keeping functionality completed. I just gave him sample code for connecting to the servers for course directory searches. I am working with Neal Dambra on the graphics, which need to be done quite differently than on the iPhone/iPod.

I hope to have an alpha version done by the end of the month, and a beta sometime in May. We'll be looking for a beta test team in the next few weeks.

Believe me, I want an Android version as much or more than anyone! My primary phone was a Droid X, and I got a Droid RAZR (which I love!) in January. I can't wait for our Android app. And after that, we're working on plans for new features, an ad-supported free version (with some features removed), and other fun stuff. Sales of the iPhone version are steady, and that's very encouraging.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and feedback. Sorry for not checking this thread more frequently!

-Theo

[tpozzy]

Originally Posted by jhc811

I am wondering if new site will have big improvement with PDGA course database? PDGA course database really need to support multiple layouts for each course download. For example, in my local course, it has two tee pads and three basket pins which is 6 different layouts so I would love to be able to download that course which will include 6 diff layouts (which translate into 6 different "courses" in eye of PDGA app view in this current setup).

Right now I had to create 6 diff layouts with pars and feet via "Create Locally' feature which is pain in the butt.

I was wondering if anyone did create some tools that automatically import scorecard data via email into say excel or/and SQL database?

Once PDGA app can download a course data with multiple layouts and some tools that allows automatic importing of scorecard data into excel/database then it would be great for paper-less league (as well tournament) rounds where at the end of round, the players can simply email the scorecard data and the league director would be able to view all scorecard data in excel/database at glance and can easily sort them and hand out the prizes on spot and have those results ready for view on WWW/Facebook etc.

That would help encourage the growth of actual PDGA leagues which is win-win for everybody involved.

We have the implementation of course layouts in our feature list, and it has been, for the website, for years (literally). It's a big project though, because in additional to significant changes to the database model (tables and fields), we need to have governance around data quality. Course layouts change regularly, and if we don't have a simple way to submit changes and report discrepancies, it will be easy to have the layout data be out of sync with the actual layouts.

Our ideal vision is to have the mobile app be able to collect the information via location services (i.e., GPS) and upload it directly. However, there needs to be some way to validate the data, so that it doesn't get corrupted through accidental OR malicious updates.

-Theo

[Big E]

Originally Posted by tpozzy

We aren't going to wait for the launch of the new website for the Android version. We have been actively working on it, and are making great progress. Mike (the PDGA's mobile app developer) has almost all of the basic score keeping functionality completed. I just gave him sample code for connecting to the servers for course directory searches. I am working with Neal Dambra on the graphics, which need to be done quite differently than on the iPhone/iPod.

I hope to have an alpha version done by the end of the month, and a beta sometime in May. We'll be looking for a beta test team in the next few weeks.

Believe me, I want an Android version as much or more than anyone! My primary phone was a Droid X, and I got a Droid RAZR (which I love!) in January. I can't wait for our Android app. And after that, we're working on plans for new features, an ad-supported free version (with some features removed), and other fun stuff. Sales of the iPhone version are steady, and that's very encouraging.

Thank you all for your ongoing support and feedback. Sorry for not checking this thread more frequently!

-Theo

Well hows it going Theo

[JamesMiller]

Anyone else noticed the same problem with the PDGA app?

After or on the turn, the tee order gets messed up if you start on any other hole besides #1.

[cgkdisc]

I noticed the tee order didn't adjust if you go back and correct a player's score on the previous hole that would change the order.