Would it be possible to use the application Aeris Golf during a golf tournament?
The answer is YES. The possibility exists, although using the default rules it would be "illegal".
Acording to the rule 14-3, the user is not allowed to use artificial tools, to help him in a stroke execution, or to calculate and measure distances, or any other conditions that can affect his game.
As a consecuence of the permanent revisions carried out by the committees in order to have the correct interpretation of the rule, there have been a few adjustments that can allow the use of Aeris Golf. Let's take a look at the next decission in effect:
Decision 14-3/0.5: A committee can establish a Local Rule allowing the players to use devices to measure distances. Devices measuring other conditions, like wind or height, are nor allowed.
So, unless there is a specific Local Rule, the use of Aeris Golf in a tournament is against the rule 14-3. However, in case there is a change in the interpretation of the rule through the local rules of the course of the tournament (Decision 14-3/0.5), the use of Aeris Golf could be allowed.
Would it be possible to use the Aeris Golf application in a portable device without using any GPS connection?
The answer is YES.
The application offers a simple way of storing the results of the game with a simple finger tip. You will also receive a big amount of information of the holes, images, distances.
How do I configure Aeris Golf for PDA, in order to use an external GPS module?
The way of doing it would be using a bluetooth connection with the external GPS:
1) Switch on the GPS device and the PDA bluetooth.
2) Create a connection between the PDA and the GPS:
2.1) Go to Star Menu -> Configuration -> Conexions -> Bluetooth.
2.2) In "Devices", choose "Add a new device".
2.3) Once the PDA finds the external GPS, select it and press "Next".
2.4) Set the default access code: '0000' and press "Next".
2.5) Select the use service of "Serial Port" and press "Finish".
3) Obtain the communications port:
3.1) In "COM Ports", select "New output port".
3.2) Select the GPS device and press "Next"
3.3) Write down de default port number used in the GPS connection. (for example "COM6").
3.4) Press "Finish".
4) Start Aeris Golf. When starting, Aeris Golf application will ask you the port number of the connection with the external GPS. You already know it.
From know on, you will just have to do step 1) and then step 4).