DOWNLOADΒΆ

Downloads all tracks from the GPS to the Data Table.

Newer GPS models pull up a popup window with a list of all of the gpx files on the connected GPS device. Select which content you want to download, or choose select all.

Notes:

  • The IDENT field displays the saved track name. If it is in the active log it may say ACTIVE LOG (depending on your GPS Model).
  • Saved tracks (on the GPS) may not retain all information for each point. To retain the maximum of information possible, leave tracks in the Active Log.
  • After downloading, save to a point shapefile to retain attributes for each individual point (timestamp, depth, etc).
  • If saving to a line, a track line (from gray record to gray record) must contain at least 2 valid points. If not, that record will be discarded.
  • If saving to a polygon, a track line (from gray record to gray record) must contain at least 3 valid points. If not, that record will be discarded.
  • Recent firmware installs an auto-archiving option for tracklogs for many Garmin handheld GPSes. This is different than manually saving an active track to a named track. Use LOAD FROM and load the archive.gpx file located in the Garmin’s subdirectory. Once the file is loaded, save it to another format using SAVE TO.

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