Track logs from Garmin --> file --> Ozi ??

Geof · Post by **Geof** » 01 April 09 9:42 am

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.

Map Monkey · Post by **Map Monkey** » 01 April 09 11:23 am

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.

mm

tronador · Post by **tronador** » 01 April 09 1:19 pm

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.

Mr Router · Post by **Mr Router** » 01 April 09 1:22 pm

tronador wrote: Not sure if you can download track files, routes or waypoints if you have no programs at all.

Find th dated gpx on you gps card and just save it as you would a normal file

then send it

Map Monkey · Post by **Map Monkey** » 01 April 09 1:48 pm

Geof, the brand/model of GPSr would help with suggesting the best strategy.

Not all GPSr's have memory cards etc....

mm

GhostGums · Post by **GhostGums** » 01 April 09 7:45 pm

GPSBabel can convert files between different file formats.

www.gpsbabel.org

Geof · Post by **Geof** » 02 April 09 2:49 pm

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.

Geodes · Post by **Geodes** » 02 April 09 4:48 pm

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.

Skippy&lambchops · Post by **Skippy&lambchops** » 02 April 09 5:25 pm

Hi Geof,

I think your unit only holds 1536 track points. which might be good for about 100kms if you are driving

Post by **CraigRat** » 02 April 09 8:27 pm

Geof wrote:Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.

gpsbabel is the right tool then

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.

Post by **CraigRat** » 02 April 09 8:36 pm

Theres a Qt based gui here to: http://gebabbel.sourceforge.net/
Need to be compiled etc and looks VERY beta.

Geof · Post by **Geof** » 02 April 09 11:03 pm

CraigRat wrote:
Geof wrote:Penguin ware also considered as thats my flavor of preference these days for 95% of the time.
gpsbabel is the right tool then

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

did the trick

Now lets see if I can drive it....