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A Garmin that does GPS Tracing?

  • 09-10-2009 12:07pm
    #1
    Danno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I hope this is in the correct thread. Is there any current Garmin Sat Nav model that allows me to download traces of routes that I have done to my PC and upload them to the likes of www.openstreetmap.org and other applications. Or am I wrong in thinking that the Sat Nav does this on it's own and I need another device attached to my Sat Nav for tracing?

    Kind Regards
    DANNO!


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  • #2
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,499 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    My 760 does, so I assume most current models do as well. Just connect it to the PC and copy current.gpx from the \Garmin\GPX folder to somewhere on your PC. It will contain all your favourites plus a whole load of separate tracks of your recent journeys. I don't know what it's limited to in terms of track points, time, file size or whatever though. If you have a number of tracks in the file you'll have to somehow edit out the ones you don't want (I assume you'll be able to do that on openstreetmap, I'm not familiar with it). You can clear the current trip log as it's called through Setup > My data > Clear trip log.


  • #3
    Danno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭Danno


    Thank You very much Alun - a great help. Could not find that info on the Garmin Website believe it or not! Are they not in the business of advertising all features of their SatNavs!!!


  • #4
    Danno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭Danno


    The newer model Nuvii 765, any opinions on this - does it do the same tracing?

    Kind Regards
    Danno!


  • #5
    Jumpy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,606 ✭✭✭Jumpy


    The 705 for cycling does this I think. Do you want a proper car mounted device or are you looking for portable?


  • #6
    Danno
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,913 ✭✭✭Danno


    I want it for 2 weeks to go around in my car with - just to trace a couple of routes. I dont need mounting - I guess the windscreen mount comes with most models, such as the 760 and 765 and that would suffice.


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  • #7
    Chris_533976
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,082 ✭✭✭Chris_533976


    Most models do.

    I have a GPSMap 60csx and that does exactly that (and a lot more). The tracks are downloaded to Mapsource, Garmins mapping program on the PC, then saved as a file and uploaded to OSM.


  • #8
    prodigal_son
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭prodigal_son


    I have a 765t, and it keeps the last route driven for sure, I haven't tried getting it off the device, or looking at what other ones it keeps, but ill have a look.


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