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== Data Retrieval == | == Data Retrieval == | ||
This describes getting the waypoints and tracks (paths in Google Earth parlance) off the device and onto your computer. | |||
# Connect the device | # Connect the device | ||
# Launch GPSBabel | # Launch GPSBabel | ||
# For Input, set to File and Format "GPX XML" and using File Name(s) navigate | # For Input, set to File and Format "GPX XML" and using File Name(s) navigate the device to "Current/GPX/normal.GPX" (likely not correct - working from memory, update later) | ||
# Select in Translation Options Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | # Select in Translation Options Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks | ||
# For Output, set to File and Format "Google Earth (Keyhole) Markup Language" | # For Output, set to File and Format "Google Earth (Keyhole) Markup Language" | ||
# Provide a File Name to save to - I typically use "Date - | # Provide a File Name to save to - I typically use "Date - Forerunner Download.kml" | ||
# Optionally, set options to a width of 3 pixels and a color of "ff0055ff" which should be opaque orange (adjust as desired, but the default is a translucent cyan) | # Optionally, set options to a width of 3 pixels and a color of "ff0055ff" which should be opaque orange (adjust as desired, but the default is a translucent cyan) | ||
# Hit OK and look for output that finishes with "Translation successful" | # Hit OK and look for output that finishes with "Translation successful" | ||
You should now have the KML file for opening in Google Earth. Return to [[ClubWiki:Creating a Trail KML|Creating a Trail KML]] for additional manipulation. | You should now have the KML file for opening in Google Earth. Return to [[ClubWiki:Creating a Trail KML|Creating a Trail KML]] for additional manipulation. |