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Digital mapping, waypoints and how...
Who would be able to give some remote help along the lines of a crash course in digital maps, GPS on a PC, waypoints, tracks etc (ie mapping for dummies...like me...) ?
I have mapping software; I have waypoint files (gpx format) loaded; I have a plug-in GPS receiver for the laptop; I have digital maps of the right areas...
Now how do I get the waypoints (loaded and visible on the right maps) to turn into a "track" so I can navigate on the laptop using the GPS receiver...?
More than willing to arrange a time and give someone a call if its easier over the phone (but not tonight...)
Anyone know how to demystify all this...?
I have mapping software; I have waypoint files (gpx format) loaded; I have a plug-in GPS receiver for the laptop; I have digital maps of the right areas...
Now how do I get the waypoints (loaded and visible on the right maps) to turn into a "track" so I can navigate on the laptop using the GPS receiver...?
More than willing to arrange a time and give someone a call if its easier over the phone (but not tonight...)
Anyone know how to demystify all this...?
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Neil seamed pretty handy with this sort of thing, he sorted mine out when we went out using Memory Map.
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if I have to rely on Neil then I will need more than 'good luck'...
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Which of the various software packages will you be using?
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OKJF Lux wrote:if I have to rely on Neil then I will need more than 'good luck'...
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Ian - playing with CompeGPS at the moment. Could use TTQV (TouratechQV - German package) which Charles is now using.
Haven't tried MemoryMap as that is sitting on a hard drive taken out of a broken laptop.
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Have you got the maps that cOuld be used in memory map? Email me some of your files and ill have a look tomorrow.
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I used gamin nroute and map source I seam to remember when. Did the Pyrenees.
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Ian - I'll send a a map over tonight. PM me the best e-mail address as I think the map files are quite large.
Steve - I'll take you up on the offer as well
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Re: Digital mapping, waypoints and how...
I'm pretty handy with memory map but happy to take alook at other software and advise if that's of any use?
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