[GeoStL] Magellan Explorist 310 was Re: Garmin Oregon 450
- From: James Leistico <james_leistico@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:37:20 -0500
ok, I have been dealing with this nuisance on my own for 16 months or so now
(warranty issues with the physical container had to be dealt with first) -
with my Garmin Explorist 310 when I download PQ's, I end up with duplicate
waypoints. (I've sifted through them in Drs' offices, at lunch, watching tv,
etc to free up space.) Anyone else know about this glitch? While typing this
I wonder this - could the additional waypoints actually be included in the
first file, so I'm putting this on twice?
Barring that, I've thought of using a g-caching computer app to consolidate the
duplicate waypoints. Thought I could do something about it with GSAK, but I
haven't figured out how to manage the daughter waypoints. I'm thinking maybe
the best way to go is to use the program that came with my first garmin etrex
vista.
Jimthe strepped, cabin feverin' stir crazy Monk-E Arms
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:33:15 -0800
From: tom_wolpert@xxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Correct. The second file contains "additional waypoints" added to the cache
page by the CO. These are typically things like trailheads, parking areas, or
"questions to be answered" in a puzzle.
From: Patricia Hutchison <patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thu, March 7, 2013 8:20:40 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
So, the difference being that if I had a puzzle cache, for example, that had
additional informational waypoints (go here to find this piece of information
that you'll need to solve the puzzle), I would want to download both of the
files, as opposed to a traditional cache (X marks the spot).
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:16:56 -0800
From: mrogers07@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
You can put both on there. The straight ".gpx" file is the cache data proper.
The "wpts.gpx" file includes child waypoints, parking coordinates, etc. If you
can do without them, just load the basic ".gpx" file. If not, load both.
-Michael
From: Patricia Hutchison <patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:11 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
Also, my PQ generated two files: .gpx and .wpts.gpx - Do I put both on the
GPS? If not, which one?
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 06:09:51 -0800
From: mrogers07@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yes...it is F:/Garmin/GPX
From: Patricia Hutchison <patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2013 8:07 AM
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
In my case, it's F:/Garmin/GPX There is no "GPS"; could it be GPX? Isn't that
the .extension for the file?
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2013 08:00:23 -0600
Subject: [GeoStL] Re: Garmin Oregon 450
From: david.dewitt63@xxxxxxxxx
To: geocaching@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
The way i go about doing this is, plug the usb cable to the gps and computer.
Then down load the pocket query to the gps directory {drive letter}/garmin/gps
Then unplug and have fun.
Team_state
aka. Dave & Kathy
On Mar 7, 2013 7:51 AM, "Patricia Hutchison" <patriciahutchison@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Ok, other Garmin Oregon 450 owners: I now have my new unit and it's ready to
be set up for Geocaching. I've done the quick start and visited the Garmin
website to register it, but now I'm not sure what I'm doing. When I run a
query for caches on Geocaching.com, then what do I do? I'm a bit lost and of
course the quick start guide is pretty much only helpful for putting in the
batteries and turning it on. Help!
Spiritwolf922
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