Announce: HAC4 to Polar file converter

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I have released a small command-line program to convert HAC4
data files to the Polar .HRM file format. This means that
you can now import HAC4 heartrate, cadence, altitude etc
data into any analysis or training log software that
supports the Polar HRM file format. It will run on most Un*x
like operating systems and, of course, Windows.

You can find the project file here, hosted at
SourceForge.net: https://sourceforge.net/projects/hac42hrm/

As the program was developed to let me import my own
collected data into the excellent Zeropace training log
software it may not be everything you need, please feel free
to drop me a note if you find an opportunity to improve it
or even a bug.

Kind regards, Mark

Hello,

I tried to download your file converter because it is very interesting for me. Unfortunately, It didn't work...

Could you have a look to this download problem please

Phil FR68 wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I tried to download your file converter because it is very
> interesting for me. Unfortunately, It didn't work...

Send me an email and I'll see how I can help. It is a
command line tool, so you will need to run it from a shell
or command prompt depending on your operating system.

e.g: hac42hrm 06042004.dat <enter>

You will need to run it in the directory the HAC4 files are
stored, these files are created by "ciclotour". The program
will output a list of files it created, these are the Polar
'.hrm' files.

If you experienced problems downloading then maybe try again
or perhaps I can email you the file (it is quite small).

I'm sure we can get you up and running!

Regards, Mark

Hello Mark,

I managed to download your converter today. It works great but stops after 5 records trying to convert my hac.dat file
I suppose it is because thera are no values registered, except for the altitude in this record. Sunday, I use my hac4 to record the altitude during a walk.

I attached my hac.dat file if you have a bit time to see the problem... to the mail to hac4@liversedge.org. This email is not valid. I tried postamster@liversedge.org. Perharps...


Thank you

Best regards,

Philippe (Phil FR68