Using .plt files
Submitted: Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 10:34
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Member - Straps (SA)
Hi All,
I regret to ask this, but aren't quite sure on the answer so here goes.
I have downloaded the
Robe to
Beachport plots from this site. Unable to open them in Oz Explorer. Now this would be because I haven't got a map that covers that area..???
Once I purchase / obtain a map and install it, I am assuming that I would then need to "calibrate" it and then the plots would open with this map in OzEplorer..???
Is that correct...???? (or am I way off base)
ALternatively, can I open the .plt files with mapsource as I have a Garmin Quest...???
Still learning this Mapping / GPS stuff..
Cheers
Shane
Reply By: Member - Straps (SA) - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:08
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:08
Mapsource will not allow me to open a plt file.
In OziExplorer, I have opened the images downloaded from the "plots" on this site. I have a colour map with almost 1700 ish numbers (am assuming these are waypoints, not sure), but I cannot seem to do anything but "look" at the map.
Can't really manipulate or zoom in or view what the numbered boxes represent.
What I was hoping for / wanting, was a series of waypoints or a track that I could put into my Garmin Quest and then use that track for guidance once at
Robe.
Am I going about it the wrong way, or is it still achievable but I just have no idea what I am doing..!?!?!?! :)
Cheers
Shane
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Reply By: SCUBADOO - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:08
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:08
Shane
All information is in the help file.
Well worth reading several times over a few months.
1:
Not sure of the source for your files.
OziExplorer SHOULD open the files.
If you have no map for the area, open a blank map in OziE from the menu:
Map > Blank Map (Auto Scale)
Now load the track file:
Load > Load Track from File (Multi)
You SHOULD see the track displayed - Colour can be changed under "configuration"
If you have set map paths - again under "configuration" then right click (with your mouse) "Find Map at Cursor" will find any suitable calibrated maps.
2:
If you "purchase / obtain" the right maps they usually come with the associated pre-calibrated .map files. If not they are often freely avaiable. Calibrating your own these days is the (frequently) pain in the a*ss second option.
3:
Once you have sucessfully loaded the track(s) in OziExplorer you can export to .GPX format which can be used with current Garmin software.
Save > Export to GPX File
Several freeware programs are available to convert tracks and routes to other formats. May favourites:
G7toWin
GPSBabel
Have fun.
Neville
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Follow Up By: SCUBADOO - Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:15
Monday, Apr 16, 2007 at 12:15
Excuse the spelling!
Links did not show up. Will try one more time.
www.gpsinformation.org/ronh/
www.gpsbabel.org/
Neville
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