Exporting places from Google Earth to GPS

Hi again...

Maybe try GBSBabel as first pass..

GPSBabel download page

Should have ability to convert kml to exploirst format.

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Greg

By jingoes, I've lost my mind (been a while since I used a Magellan)

Try Magellans VantagePoint - does the job (import kml then export to eXplorist)

VantagePoint Download

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Greg

If you want to use Google Earth maps in Oziexplorer then a program called Googleozi does a brilliant job.

Hi

Mobile Atlas Creator is better

Mobile Atlas Creator

though we have gone off topic. You can view Google Earth in Oziexplorer anyway (if you have internet). Question relatated to exporting kml files to eXplorist Xl.

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Greg

I can view google earth in oziexplorer? Would you mind pointing out where this is?

I've seen this "Now includes support for Google Earth within OziExplorer. There is a link to the OziExplorer Google Earth page (on the OziExplorer page) where the .map file can be downloaded." in the help file but never could figure out where this "oziexplorer page" is.

@Glenndini

Make sure you have the latest version of OziExplorer

Ozi webpage

..on the same page is the link to the required info on the use of "Internet Maps" within OziExplorer...here is direct link..

wooops wrong button...here it is :)


Internet Maps within OziExplorer

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Greg

Thanks. I eventually found it. As with most things on that website you almost need a GPS to navigate around it.

Yes ..some websites are confusing.

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Greg

Thanks for your input Greg!

Cheers Dave

Just what I need. You're a legend!

Michael O

OOPS !! Babelfish should read GPSBABEL, think I have read 'Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy' one time too many! :))

Dave

...you can't use GPX files in an eXplorist XL so converting from kml to gpx still results in an unuseable file...but as mentioned GPSBABEL will convert into many formats including that required by the Explorist so we are still on the right path.

The Magellan VantagePoint program I mentioned actually has GPSBABEL incorporated into it so usng this may or may not be eassier than just straight GPSBABEL. I however, do not find VantagePoint very user friendly and a bit confusing to use, plus its slows my computer down a bit...but it does the job.


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Greg

Hi

Doesnt appear to have any utilities to convert KML to Magellan eXplorist format though (or any Magellan format actually)...well not that I can see. Can you be more specific about which one you are talking about (with respect to original question that is)?...or is you suggestion just a generalised one?

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Greg

Greg
Yeh, after I added the link I did check, your right, goes to show Garmin is the way to go.

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Hi

Choice of a suitable GPS for any one person should include an assessment of a wide range of factors. Ability to create POIs using the website you posted maybe one thing to take into consideration but I dont think it holds much weight on its own. No doubt Garmin in general produce a good range of units that suit many peoples needs but they arent the best choice in all circumstances.

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Greg