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Reading Garmin .txt files - Sutripta - 14.08.2012
Hi,
First post!
Garmin Mapsource can write files (waypoints and tracks) in text format (.txt). Can RouteConverter read/ import these?
Two files, Agra.gdb, and its corresponding .txt file, Agra.txt, zipped and attached for reference.
Regards
Sutripta
RE: Reading Garmin .txt files - routeconverter - 14.08.2012
(14.08.2012, 06:47)Sutripta Wrote: First post!
Hi Sutripta,
welcome in the forum.
(14.08.2012, 06:47)Sutripta Wrote: Garmin Mapsource can write files (waypoints and tracks) in text format (.txt). Can RouteConverter read/ import these?
No (you can always try to throw files into RouteConverter - at worst, it's reading garbage from it).
And since a text format with a complex, irregular structure: why don't you use the .gdb file?
RE: Reading Garmin .txt files - Sutripta - 15.08.2012
(14.08.2012, 21:41)routeconverter Wrote: Hi Sutripta,Thanks.
welcome in the forum.
And since a text format with a complex, irregular structure: why don't you use the .gdb file?
.txt for waypoints:
The text file can be imported in a spreadsheet. Which in some cases makes for easier editing. In any case, GPSBabel can read and convert these.
.txt for tracks:
The .gdb file does not explicitly have a field for speed, the .txt file does. GPSBabel chokes on the date/ time format.
Regards
Sutripta
RE: Reading Garmin .txt files - routeconverter - 15.08.2012
(15.08.2012, 02:43)Sutripta Wrote: .txt for waypoints:
The text file can be imported in a spreadsheet. Which in some cases makes for easier editing. In any case, GPSBabel can read and convert these.
Which format do you use for GPSBabel to read the files?
(15.08.2012, 02:43)Sutripta Wrote: .txt for tracks:
The .gdb file does not explicitly have a field for speed, the .txt file does. GPSBabel chokes on the date/ time format.
How about exporting to GPX?
RE: Reading Garmin .txt files - Sutripta - 15.08.2012
(15.08.2012, 09:27)routeconverter Wrote: Which format do you use for GPSBabel to read the files?
Garmin Mapsource - txt (tab delimited) As stated, converts waypoints fine, chokes on tracks.
Quote:How about exporting to GPX?Saving from Mapsource as gpx contains only position, time, and altitude. Nothing more.
Regards
Sutripta