Track logs from Garmin --> file --> Ozi ??
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Track logs from Garmin --> file --> Ozi ??
I want to record a track log on my GPS and export it as a file then email it to someone else to put into Oziexplorer. I'v never downloaded tracklogs before. Can anyone give me a brief rundown on whats needed as far as file types etc.
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I'd assume you don't have Oziexplorer then by the question?
The best way for compatibility is use the GPX file format when saving the file. Ozi will read it (and several other different formats) easily, and this allows you to choose the software of your liking for the downloading from the GPSr.
Some modern GPSrs eg Oregon, Colorado etc store the trackfiles internally as a GPX file which saves on intermediary software requirements.
Dependant on the type of GPSr/budget etc, numerous options are available for downloading the trackfile including Mapsource, G7toWin (my favourite alternative option), etc.
Hope this helps.
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The best way for compatibility is use the GPX file format when saving the file. Ozi will read it (and several other different formats) easily, and this allows you to choose the software of your liking for the downloading from the GPSr.
Some modern GPSrs eg Oregon, Colorado etc store the trackfiles internally as a GPX file which saves on intermediary software requirements.
Dependant on the type of GPSr/budget etc, numerous options are available for downloading the trackfile including Mapsource, G7toWin (my favourite alternative option), etc.
Hope this helps.
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I save track files all the time, from bushwalking but you need a program to download the file.
I use ozi explorer to download the track and save in a folder I've created. You can then change the file extension to whatever you want for the program that is going to use it.
Not sure if you can download track files, routes or waypoints if you have no programs at all.
I use ozi explorer to download the track and save in a folder I've created. You can then change the file extension to whatever you want for the program that is going to use it.
Not sure if you can download track files, routes or waypoints if you have no programs at all.
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Thanks for the advice so far. To answer a few questions:
Its a yellow etex
No I don't have Ozi
I do have GSAK 6.what ever the last one was. No trouble uploading waypoints but don't know about track / routes.
The end aim is to add new roads / tracks to a map.
Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.
Its a yellow etex
No I don't have Ozi
I do have GSAK 6.what ever the last one was. No trouble uploading waypoints but don't know about track / routes.
The end aim is to add new roads / tracks to a map.
Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.
Hi Geof,
Use Mapsource (it's a free download if you didn't already know) to get the tracklog from the Etrex and save it as a .gpx file. You can use Babel to convert it to various other formats. although a .gpx is probably what you need. I'm surprised you're not an avid Ozi user - it's a fantastic tool. If you're getting into mapping, you may want to check the Open Street Map (OSM) project. I usually save my tracklogs and either use them to update the OSM maps myself or upload them so others can do it.
Use Mapsource (it's a free download if you didn't already know) to get the tracklog from the Etrex and save it as a .gpx file. You can use Babel to convert it to various other formats. although a .gpx is probably what you need. I'm surprised you're not an avid Ozi user - it's a fantastic tool. If you're getting into mapping, you may want to check the Open Street Map (OSM) project. I usually save my tracklogs and either use them to update the OSM maps myself or upload them so others can do it.
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gpsbabel is the right tool thenGeof wrote:Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.
http://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-develop ... armin.html
If you are using ubuntu or debian it is in the repositories, just do a sudo apt-get gpsbabel and bob's your uncle.
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Theres a Qt based gui here to: http://gebabbel.sourceforge.net/
Need to be compiled etc and looks VERY beta.
Need to be compiled etc and looks VERY beta.
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CraigRat wrote:gpsbabel is the right tool thenGeof wrote:Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.
http://www.gpsbabel.org/htmldoc-develop ... armin.html
If you are using ubuntu or debian it is in the repositories, just do a sudo apt-get gpsbabel and bob's your uncle.
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sudo apt-get install gpsbabel
Now lets see if I can drive it....