If you open up a GPX file, you’ll see that it’s simply a text file. It might look crazy now, but if you know what to look for, you’ll be able to decode it and understand what you’re looking at. Upload the file to your GPS unit and test it.What’s in a GPX File? Here’s what a GPX file looks like if you open it up.Save the file with the suffix ‘STEP3.’ This is the file for your GPS unit. The go to File > Export > Export Selection.By default, ‘.gpx’ should be the file type. In the Library pane (upper left), you should see the name of the file you imported.Right-click on the file and select ‘Rename.’ Rename it to something descriptive (ie Mt. The title should be something like ‘Gmap4_Route#’ or ‘Hiking 4/29/14’. Scroll down past the way/route points (if you haven’t deleted them), until you see the track.They will have a flag icon next to them or something similar. In the bottom left pane, you may see a list of waypoints/routepoints for the file you imported.File > Import into, then select the file you created in Step 2.Right-click on the KML file, and save the KML file to your computer with the suffix STEP2 *this step is optional, but I like to have elevation information included in my files.In the right hand column, click ‘Choose File’ and select the file created in step 1.The only thing I do is ‘ Colorize by’ to ‘Track’ Customize your file using the available options.Next to ‘ Add DEM elevation data:’ select the source you want to use.Upload your GPX file to GPSVisualizer to add elevation information*.Save the GPX file. Save it with the suffix STEP1 (ie MyHike_STEP1.gpx).Map out the route using the steps above.Before we get to the process I use, here are some examples of what I created from the information harvested in this process: If you just want to create a simple GPX file that can be viewed on your GPS unit, GPSVisualizer Draw is the easiest option (see above). The process I have come up with takes some work and if you don’t need this information, it is unnecessary. Since I have started hiking routes that are off trail or obscure, I am finding it increasingly difficult to find the information I need to create the (geek) stats I like to have for my hikes.
#GARMIN EXPORT GPX FILE SOFTWARE#
I then import these images into software (Gimp, Photoshop, Fireworks) to add stats and highlight my route.
I have been making my own printed maps for a while, by either scanning the large maps I have or taking screen shots of the trails. I like to have a printed map and a GPX file for all of my hikes if possible, especially if it involves some off trail or x-country sections. This file can be loaded onto your GPS unit.Right-click on the link and save the file to your computer. A link to your gpx file will appear below the gpx button.When you’ve finished drawing the track, click on the gpx button, which is located near the trk button.Draw your track by clicking on the map.On the right, under ‘Drawing Tools,’ click on trk.You can also use the search box in the upper-left hand corner. Navigate to the area where you want to create the gpx file by dragging the map and/or zooming in.
Select the map you want to use by clicking on the arrow in the upper right hand corner of the screen.Visit the GPS Visualizer Freehand Drawing Utility website ().Thus far, GPSVisualizer Draw is the easiest way to create a gpx file that only contains latitude and longitude information. My GPS unit (Garmin Dakota 20) fails to load a track file if it contains anything other than trackpoint data. What I’ve found is that most methods add waypoint, routepoint or linepoint data to the files. I have tried several websites and methods for creating tracks for hikes that I am unable to locate gpx files for. Using GPSVisualizer Draw to create a simple GPX file
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