This works for up to 500 geocaches (the limit of the pocket query).Īfter completing one of the three steps above, disconnect, power on the Oregon and the caches will be visible in Main Menu>Geocaches.
It should work the same way with the Garmin 510, 520 or 530 as. Geocaches will show up on the Found and/or Unfound List and child waypoints will show up as waypoints on the Oregon. This is how you put maps of courses ( TCX or GPX files) on your garmin 500 or garmin 800.
Once you receive the pocket query via email, save the attachment, unzip the file and copy both gpx files to :\Garmin\GPX. This method only allows you to download one cache at a time.ģ.Create and run a Pocket Query.
Once the gpx file is downloaded to your computer copy it to :\Garmin\GPX. You will need to have Communicator installed in order for this to work.Ģ.Goto the cache page and click the "GPX eXchange file" button and select "download file" in your browser. This only allows you to download one cache at a time to your Oregon. Select the Oregon as the device and click Write. Non-premium members can use option 1) but get only limited information downloaded to the Oregon.Ĭonnect your Oregon to your computer and do one of the following:ġ.Goto the cache page you would like to download to your Oregon and select the "Send to GPS" button. You need to be a premium member to use 2) and 3) below.
#How to download gpx file to garmin 500 software#
If attempts to upload software fail, you may need to return the device to Garmin® for service. GPX file which has my planned route through the various trails onto the GPSMAP 64st. There are three ways to download geocaches directly from . Notes: WARNING: If this software is uploaded to a device other than that for which it is designed, you will not be able to operate that device. GPX files to Garmin GPSMAP 64st WhiteHiker over 6 years ago I'm thinking about getting a GPSMAP 64st as my first GPS to help guide me through the presidential range, but I want to know if I can download a. GC2.) How do I download geocaches into my Garmin Oregon? The printable map is nice, but let’s be honest an A4 map covering 500 miles isn’t an ideal. I have to go out now but I will pop in again.Ah, finally find the answer, and this works! The GPX file is available from the official North Coast 500 site, along with a printable map however my Sat Nav (a Tom Tom Rider V) found it far too complex, there are thousands of way points on it, and the sat nav just just refused to load it. Picking individual caches and d/l them and putting them into the gpx folder still works fine. I've used the 'send list to Garmin' before and it has always worked. I've used two browsers trying to do this with the same result. Here’s a step by step guide to how I do it I create my courses on BikeRouteToaster.
#How to download gpx file to garmin 500 how to#
Its best not to use the file name 'current.gpx' or 'temp.gpx' as these are used by the Aera device internally. From a glance at the searches that have landed people onto our Garmin Edge 800 review it’s evident that there’s a lot of uncertainty regarding how to create and load courses. For the Aera 795, expand the 'GPX' sub-folder. I open my Garmin (Oregon 700) and check my caches and nothings there. When prompted for a location to save the file select the Aera drive and then: For the Aera 500, expand the 'Aviation' then 'GPX' sub-folders. A little circle appeared for a couple of seconds.then nothing. (.) was clicked and I clicked 'Send to Garmin' which was of course plugged in by usb. I added three caches to a list which I named.
I've just seen this thread while looking for an answer to the problem of no lists being sent. No doubt someone will improve on my little script LOL. Think I,ve caught everything but this at least gives you a flying heads up hopefully. Open you GPS -there should be your caches. At the end of the LINE you will see (.) Click on that, follow the signs for SEND TO GARMIN OR YOU GPS. Once you have downloaded all your required caches-GO to your "MY LIST", there you will see your caches. This should send you to CREATE A "NAMED LIST". I had the same problem downloading to my Garmin Etrex 30.Assuming you have not done so- In simplistic terms-Download Garmin Express latest build. You need to create a "MY LIST" file and then send to your GPS. Geocaching website-have the answer to this problem.
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