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Can't upload waypoints from eTrex 20 to free version of MapSourse.

Started by Scooter, February 14, 2012, 07:52:59 PM

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Scooter

I downloaded basemap and MapSource then AZ Topo from GPS File Depot and have been able to dowload the Topo in to my new eTrex 20.  I cannot get waypoints I have established on the eTrex to upload to MapSource.  There are times also that it is difficult to get my laptop to pick up the usb line from the eTrex.  Can someone help me?

Scooter

Boyd

The newer GPS units like yours are not really compatible with Mapsource, as you just learned. Mapsource has been discontinued and will never be capable of this. The problem is that the new devices store waypoints, routes and tracks in many different files across the device but Mapsource only looks in one place.

You will need to use Basecamp to manage your data: http://www8.garmin.com/support/download_details.jsp?id=4435

Rich just did an article with links to some video tutorials that will help you get started: http://gpstracklog.com/2012/02/garmin-basecamp-video-tutorials.html


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