Hey all,
Is it possible to load gpx files from other apps into the Nav 6 ?
Cali moto to be exact
Is it possible to load gpx files from other apps into the Nav 6 ?
Cali moto to be exact
Exactly how I do it. I also want to mention that GPX files can include routes and tracks. If a GPX file only includes tracks (such as the official BDR files), and folks expect to see new routes in Trip Planner, it may seem like nothing was uploaded, when in fact there are new tracks in the respective app. The GPS doesn’t prompt the user to alert about new tracks found. They have to manually be made visible. Many folks I ride with struggle with the distinction between routes and tracks.Generally, when people have trouble loading a GPX file in Basecamp or their GPS it's because it includes routes (vs tracks) that do not use the same base map. Make sure Basecamp and you GPS are in sync on which map version you're using and then import your GPX file from the other source into Basecamp. You can then correct any errors or make changes you want before loading on the GPS.
Tracks are indeed nice because they are bulletproof, unchanging, map independent, no whining if you change your mind etc. Sometimes that's all I use. The reason why I often add a route in addition to the track (never in place of!) is so that I get more advance notice for upcoming turns, especially if I am leading a group of riders where sudden hard braking would be bad idea. With tracks it's sometimes not easy to see how soon exactly a turn is coming up, because the zoom level might have changed. In those situations it's nice to have a bit of advance notice along with distance and road name announcement via bluetooth headset. When I do this then Basecamp is a necessity to ensure that the route doesn't have any points which fall just outside of the intended route and would result in a u-turn. If you use a random route from someone else, created on a different map, without your own postprocessing, then such hiccups are almost guaranteed and lead to frustration.I download the .gpx TRACKS to my desktop. Plug in my Nav6. Drag the file right into my Nav6 and drop it. Done! No Basecamp involved.
Unplug your NAV six and go to the apps, open up tracks and select a color for your track and click the box that says show on map. Then back out of there you now have a color line on your map that you can ride to and from or on to your hearts desire. You will not get turn by turn directions thank goodness.