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My Google Maps API key doesn't work. What should I do?
Your API key may not be properly configured. Please follow the steps below to fix the issue:
- Create an API key from the Google Console: console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials
- Create a project and give it a name, for example "RivernotesMaps".
- Enable the Tile API for your project:
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/tile.googleapis.com?project=YOUR_PROJECT_NAME - Enable the Maps JavaScript API for your project:
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/maps-backend.googleapis.com?project=YOUR_PROJECT_NAME
⚠️ Replace
YOUR_PROJECT_NAMEwith the exact name of your Google Cloud project.
Once done, confirm that both APIs are active:
- ✅ Check the Tile API:
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/tile.googleapis.com?project=YOUR_PROJECT_NAME - ✅ Check the Maps JavaScript API:
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library/maps-backend.googleapis.com?project=YOUR_PROJECT_NAME
Follow the steps below to transfer your picto library:
- Open the following folder in Windows Explorer:
C:\Users\[USER]\AppData\Local\Road Tracer\library\ - Select all files (
*.tpy,*.tpl) using CTRL+A - Right-click → Compress to > Zip file
- Rename the zip file using the
.tllextension
Example:mylibrary.tll - Launch RiverNotes 2
- Right-click on a tab in the Note Library window → Import
- Select your library file
mylibrary.tll
⚠️ Replace [USER] with your Windows username.
The AppData folder is hidden by default. To show it: Explorer → View → Hidden items ✅
Tripy RoadTracer Pro Software v2.1 → v2.5.6 – Black & White Bitmap Roadbook Editor
Ensure you install the last RoadTracer Pro version 2.1 minimum under your user name. You need to have the administrator rights at least during the product installation and registration phase.
If you have an old DVD RoadTracer version, please use this link http://download.tripy.be/iso/tripyv2.1.2.iso (RoadTracer Pro + TVM Europe) to download a ISO file.
And with help of (for exemple) this program http://www.daemon-tools.cc/ you can make an installation DVD. Install the DVD.
IN ALL THE CASES --> run Help / Download updates to install the latest version.
Version RoadTracer Pro (iso) 2.1.0 is here.
Or receive by email after purchase version 2.5.6 with the latest available vector map TVM Europe 2023 from our Accessories page.
Some Windows do not automatically install the Tripy I driver. Tripy II is not a problem.
Ensure you install the last RoadTracer Pro version 2.1 minimum
After this process, select here below your Windows version to download the complete procedure.
Procedure for TRM1 under Windows 10
Procedure for Windows XP Procedure for Windows VISTA
Procedure for Windows 7 64 bits
For TRM1 under Windows 8, please read the information on these page :
Comment puis-je installer les pilotes non signés sous Windows 10 ?
Installer un pilote non signé sous Windows 8 et 8.1
If function File -> View on Google is not working properly
Please control following setting in Internet Explorer:
- Tools Menu
- ‘Internet Option’ please select ‘Security’ and ‘Personnal Settings’
- Select ‘filter XSS’ and choose to desactivate it.
Another option is using Mozilla Firefox as internet browser and select him as default browser.
See chapter 7 of the Hands on manual.
Tripy II offers two recording modes.
A permamenent recording function and a specific recording mode.
PERMANENT RECORDER:
When switched ON, Tripy II continuously records the itinerary as a trace and stores up to 60 consecutives traces in its user/traces directory.
The last 60 tracks are saved (trace0.trb to trace60.ttr). The trace generated after trace60.ttr will overwrite the previous version of trace0.ttr.
A trace is closed and a new one started when either, Tripy II has remained at the same position for at least two hours or Tripy II has been put in communication with a PC.
SPECIFIC ON REQUEST RECORDING:
After specifically requested to start a recording (RECO function) and having given a name to the future record (e.g. recoABCD), the specific recording function is active.
When the recording is stopped, Tripy II will create two road book files for the road book and its reverse itinerary. The respective files recoABCD and recoABCD_R appended with the date and time of the record will be stored in the user/roadbooks/#reco... directory of your Tripy II.
MODIFICATION
For a track recorded on road, and if you wish RoadTracer to automatically generate the tulip symbols you may follow the procedure below:
1) Connect your Tripy to your PC. For Tripy II follow the procedure TII01
2) CTRL+A, Mouse right click -> Capture Track.
3) CTRL+A, Mouse right click -> Generate WP.
4) File / Save as…
5) To copy it back into your Tripy, see topic TII04)
Upon an error message, the program could not convert everything automatically. See the following notes for more information:
a) chapter 9 of the Hands on Manual.
b) Application Note From Record to Roadbook(for the tour organizers).
Follow the procedure here below to recover your Preferred locations recorded (more information through TII09 ):
1) In RoadTracer press F11
2) Import.
3) Select the file in /user/favorites/userpoi.
4) Give it a name and press OK.
5) Press the double arrow to refresh the list display.
6) See below for points recorded during a specifi recording :
7) Open the road book in user/roadbooks/#reco/....
8) See the position of the various points stored during the recording.
Verify that you are logged is as the user who registered when installing the software.
At least: 1 Pentium III 500 Mhz, 128Mb Ram, 100Mb free disk space on the hard disk + up to 5Gb free depending on the installed countries, USB port, DVD, Windows 2000 XP or Vista, minimal screen resolution 1024x768.
Install the last version of RoadTracer Pro !!! Minimum 2.1 !!!
Disactivate your firewall and anti-virus. If you use the Symantec anti-virus, check that all system protections are well dis-activated before calling the support. If your company uses a proxy, it is necessary to configure the proxy parameters in the RoadTracer preferences. (menu Edit/Preferences).
Click here for more information.
Please always install the latest and most up-to-date version of the RoadTracer Pro software.
NO version older than 2.1 should ever be used, and you must use your software key (a ~16-character alphanumeric code found on the silver barcode label inside the original DVD box). Your software key is linked to the Tripy GPS serial number from the very first installation and remains the only valid one.
It is essential to power on the GPS and connect it to the PC via USB, ensuring that the GPS is correctly recognized as a removable device, in order to perform the registration once on our server using a working internet connection.
After this registration, you may connect any Tripy device without necessarily requiring an internet connection (unless you wish to use Google Sat/Map in addition to TVM Europe).
If the software license number has been lost, we can retrieve it if you write to us (no photo please!) and provide the serial number of the Tripy GPS that was used to activate the software the very first time.
If this license was never registered, we will not be able to recover it, and a new one will need to be purchased at the price of €150.
- Un-install all the maps by means of the Menu/Edit/Preferences/Map
- Close the RoadTracer application
- Re-start RoadTracer
- Re- install at least 2 maps (menu Edit/preferences/Map).
If upon installing a Tripy TopoMap you receive a message asking you to install RoadTracer Pro despite having installed it previously:
Ensure you install the last RoadTracer Pro version (2.1 minimum!)
Dis-activate User's Management.
This situation comes from an uncomplete installation. You should resume the installation of RoadTracer following the instructions under topic RT03 and uninstall the program as recommended in case of trouble.
This situation comes from an uncomplete installation. You should resume the installation of RoadTracer following the instructions under topic RT03 and uninstall the program as recommended in case of trouble
Click hier to fix.
Under MAC OS X version 10.5.4 and VMWare Fusion, an automatic copy of files is created with a '_' as prefix.
These files are not valid. Make sure to use the original file without '_'.
This happens when copying files from a Mac to a PC.
Follow procedure Import a track starting from point 3) if you have managed to convert this track in a .GPX format.
The points 1) and 2) explain how to import from a .GDB file.
The Tripy II GPS PDF manual is stored inside the GPS. Connect the GPS to your PC or click here to view it.
Send an email to contact-us@tripy.be describing the issue in detail.
Please note the GPS serial numbers and the software and third-party map license numbers for any reinstallation.
No photos, please!
GPS - TRIPY III Digital RoadBook
Most of the FAQs concerning the Tripy 3 GPS are described in the Tripy II section.
GPS - TRIPY II Digital RoadBook
It is important to switch your device ON and wait that the welcome screen "Loading…" disappears. Connect then the device by means of the black USB-Tripy II cable. On the Tripy II side, maintain it carefully and turn it until it enters the connector.
Copy-Paste your RoadBook in your GPS Tripy II (=usb key) USER/RB file.
Not only will you benefit from the latest features and fixes but you shall remain compatible with all the road books available for download.
Version RoadTracer Pro (iso) 2.1.0 is here.
It is possible to order a download link for RoadTracer Pro 2.5.6 including the latest available vector map covering 16 Western European countries (OSM-based): TVM Europe 2023 for the software (not for the GPS), from our Accessories page.
For Tripy II see point A, page 1 of the Tripy II Hands on Manual (click here to download it).
Run the command File/Save as... -> /user/roadbooks/… to directly store in the Tripy II SD Memory.
It is also possible by means of an USB memory stick (see topic TII06).
To toggle between the tulip symbol and map display while navigating, press briefly on the validation knob.
It is possible to import Road Books into your Tripy II by means of the Road Books / USB function.
By connecting an USB memory stick to the white USB-USB interface connected to the TripyII-USB cable.
It is also possible to import Road Books from another Tripy II by connecting the white USB-USB interface to the two TripyII-USB cables.
It is important to correctly set the device contrast for an optimal device appreciation.
by means of Parameters/Screen, tune the contrast according to the surrounding environment.
Similarly, tune the minimal and maximal backlighting.
It is recommended to tune it at its maximum for usage inside an enclosed vahicle (car, 4x4, ..).
For an outside usage (motorcyle, bike, ...) it is recommended to tune it low to ensure the maximal 15 h autonomy.
A short pressure on the ON-OFF knob allows the activation/disactivation of the permanent lighting. This gives perfect display when used inside a car or 4x4 with reverse sunlight.
The maximal lighting warns of the coming waypoint while the minimal lighting avoids tiring the eyes. The maximal lighting becomes active maximum 500 meters before a waypoint point. You are free to set it at your desired level.
Nothing more simple.
On the Tripy II: toggle to the map display and zoom out to the desired scale level.
On the PC: Connect your Tripy II to your PC and you shall find the itinerary in the /user/roadbooks/lastroutes/ … directory. Sorting by dates makes it easy.
The last 20 itineraries are saved (route0.trb to route20.trb). The itinerary generated after route20.trb will overwrite the previous version of Route0.trb.
Outside of a specific recording (See TII10), it is possible to record individual GPS positions on the way. For various purposes, such as memorizing a pleasant location or preparing the waypoints of a future road book.
How to proceed? Keep the Tripy II validation knob depressed for about 2 seconds. A number shows up (number of the recorded position). Take note of this location description (pleasant restaurant, … ).
This function is solely available in the tulip symbol navigation or dashboard display modes. More about it in the Tripy II Hands on Manual.
Via Destination/Preferred you may navigate towards one of these locations.
To use them in RoadTracer, see note RT06.
Click here to download the Tripy Hands on Manual. See inside your TripyII main directory for a complete PDF manual. So connect the GPS Tripy II to your PC.
Send us an e-mail by clicking here. Thank you for completing the requested information.
Be careful and do not alter the base information of your Tripy II. More information in the chapter COMMUNICATION PC (page 7) of the Hands on manual(click here to download it).
The RMA procedure is described in the menu SERVICES > RMA.
First of all thanks to activate the option External Keys in Parameters -> Advanced Settings .
3 buttons nammed ok – up – down are presents
Anytime:
Ok = a switch between Map and Boll Arrow and Boll Arrow Map
Ok long = record a POI or add a Waypoint in the recorded road book when recorder is activated.
When riding a road book with Boll Arrow:
Up = a previeuw of the next situation. After a few second actual Boll Arrow appears again.
Down = Choose another view for the right colon
When riding a road book on Map:
Up = Zoom -
Down = Zoom +
GPS - TRIPY ROADMASTER I Digital RoadBook
Perform a RESET following the instructions in the General Reset section of the chapter Starting-up of the RoadMaster manual.
(to download from Support & contacts/Manuals ... )
Follow the procedure 
Reset GPS.
Attention: some first-generation GPS modules (Trimble) can no longer support certain satellite protocols that have been updated.
In this case:
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Since the internal GPS clock is no longer set to the correct date, recording with TRM1 will no longer be possible.
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It will often be necessary to wait around 15 minutes to capture the available satellite signals, while stationary and under an open sky, before being able to scroll an electronic roadbook.
The RoadMaster memory is full. Free some place by suppressing files. e.g. some of the POI files of some countries : france.nvo, ...
Follow the procedure RoadTracer and RoadMaster upgrades.
In the event that the procedure fails, follow the next one
this procedure.
Activate the automatic power off (Configuration->Parametres).
Start by following the Tip RM06 here below, and load your RoadMaster for 20 hours the day before your ride! If that does not fix it, send us an e-mail at support@tripy.be with an indication of the battery voltage level. That information is present in the Configuration -> Battery.
If you cannot conduct this operation, resume it while connecting the RoadMaster to its loader.
These tips ( click here) will allow you to optimise your battery lifetime.
If the advice below does not resolve your issue, please contact the Hotline by email only first.
The return procedure for after-sales service (RMA) is available via the contact us menu.