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Export GPX files from QGIS/SAGA that are compatible with Garmin Connect
GPX files exported by QGIS using SAGA do not seem to be accepted by Garmin Connect (web interface). Exporting GPX files via saving a QGIS GPX Layer loses the layers, so I'm using the SAGA export tool.
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Problems with gpx in Qgis after GPSmap64s update
After an update of a Garmin GPSmap64s via Garminexpress the daily gpx tracks (e.b. 2021-11-08) are not displayed in Qgis 3.20, but only when I zoom in (between 1:10000 and 1:25000, >1:25000 works ...
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Can't export GPX from RunKeeper in BaseCamp
I exported a GPX file from the Runkeeper website. The file itself seems to be valid and I was able to use it in GeoSetter. I was also able to open it using ITN Converter which was allegedly a ...
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QGIS: Load GPX polygon (as polyline) creates additional lines (GPS Tools)
this is slightly confusing: I want to upload a polygon to my Garmin Etrex Vista HCx in QGIS 3.10.3 using GPS Tools.
I have now managed
- to convert my polygon to GPX (convert to polyline, save as ...
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QGIS export to GPX: Error "Geometry type of 'multi polygon' not supported" (GPS tools) [duplicate]
I am trying to convert a shapefile with multiple polygons to a GPX file in QGIS 3.10.3, which has now repeatedly failed with varying export settings since "MultiPolygon" is not supported.
I have ...
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Fail to upload gpx to Garmin GPS (GPSmap 60CSx) from Linux using gpsbabel CLI
I am trying to upload some gpx data (GPX XML format) to a Garmin GPSmap 60CSx unit using the gpsbabel (v.1.5.4) command line interface for Linux (Ubuntu 18.04).
I followed instructions from the ...
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Putting gps waypoints into QGIS? [duplicate]
I've taken multiple gps waypoints and I'm hoping to put them into some sort of GIS program (atm I have GQIS as that was recommended to me) to look at them in map form, but how do I get them there?
I ...
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Uploading shapefile onto Garmin GPS, and displaying it over basemap?
I have a roads shapefile layer in ArcMap and I want to be able to view it on my Garmin64st. Ideally, it would be overlaid on a basemap so I would always be able to see it. It seems like that means I ...
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Problems with exported GPX track
I tried to export a track as GPX for my Garmin using QGIS. Here you can see the result:
The original Track is saved as PostGIS multiline. I exported the track by "Save As" -> GPX, WGS84 (default ...
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Import waypoints from Garmin GPSmap into R
I would like to import waypoints from my Garmin GPSmap 62 into R. I have about 270 waypoints saved on the GPS unit. I can use Garmin's BaseCamp program to export them, but I would like to do this with ...
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Recorded track capacity of Garmin eTrex n0 devices
I am interested in purchasing a Garmin eTrex 10 or 20 primarily for geotagging the photos I take on holiday, although I suppose the other features might come in handy as well in the future. When using ...
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How to improve GPS recording?
The image shows as example a small loop by car, recorded by two Garmin Dakota 10 devices. It seems both devices have had difficulties caused by the surrounding buildings, the "blue one" seemingly had ...
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Garmin GPX file, what units are the time values in?
I have a GPX file from a Garmin GPSMap 62s. The GPX file has a time column but the values are in the following format:
42079.98593
This point was collected at around 14:20 on 7/8/2015.
I need to ...
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Loading shapefiles onto Garmin eTrex 30
I have a Garmin eTrex 30 that I am using with QGIS 2.0.1 and Mac OS 10.9. I want to load paths from QGIS onto my Garmin so that I can view them on my Garmin map while in the field.
I have a shapefile ...
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How can I transfer waypoints and tracks from Base Camp into QGIS2.6?
I'm working on transferring all my field data from Garmin Base Camp onto QGIS. This is an attempt to overcome the learning curve from basic trail GPS mapping programs to the real thing.
I'd like to ...
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Convert vector points to GPS waypoints and route
I have a shapefile with a series of points (around 300) using British National Grid. I need to put them on my Garmin Etrex 10 as waypoints.
Can someone tell me how to convert this shapefile into ...
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What are the units for Garmin's GPX gpxtpx:speed?
I have a Garmin Nüvi GPS and it's filled with XML records that look like this:
<trkpt lat="38.900207" lon="-77.008990">
<ele>11.67</ele><time>2013-06-11T04:04:49Z</time>
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GPS-Plugin and Garmin data
I am an avalanche specialist and I use a GPS Garmin 62 for fieldwork.
I for example use waypoints to measure snow depth in avalanches for volume calculations.
When I add a waypoint in the garmin ...
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How to convert Garmin Waypoints to Google Mercator?
I have georef some topocards with QGIS and the Google Hybrid Layer.
So, this cards are connected with the Google Mercator System.
Now I have some waypoints taken with Garmin GPSmap62 (in WGS84).
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Batch converting Garmin GDB to GPX?
I need to convert a lot of garmin GDB files to GPX in order to convert it to another vector format. Is there any tools available can do a batch convert from garmin GDB files to GPX? Using MapSource ...
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