Home PageFacebookRSS News Feed
PocketGPS
Web
SatNav,GPS,Navigation
Brixly - Fast, Reliable, Secure UK Web Hosting
Pocket GPS World - SatNavs | GPS | Speed Cameras: Forums

Pocket GPS World :: View topic - What is the format of a Garmin .gps file?
 Forum FAQForum FAQ   SearchSearch   UsergroupsUsergroups   ProfileProfile   Log in for private messagesLog in for private messages   Log inLog in 

What is the format of a Garmin .gps file?

 
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices
View previous topic :: View next topic  
Author Message
Privateer
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20
Posts: 4912
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:11 pm    Post subject: What is the format of a Garmin .gps file? Reply with quote

Am I right in thinking that a .gpx file is similar to an xml file?

I think that I've created a valid .gpx file (GPSBabel "GPX XML" type) but I'm getting a message from POILoader "No valid data was found in the specified folder, therefore no data was written. If you need further assistance, please call Garmin Support". Well that was a nicely coded reply - tell me which file and where in that file there was invalid data! Evil or Very Mad

It's either the input file "Universal csv with field structure in first line" which GPSBable uses OK for TomTom file or it's the .bmp that I've been experimenting with as well.

I've tried to post some code of the .gpx file (as examined via a basic text editor) here, but unfortunately it contains illegal BBCode i.e. GT sign which is a bit of a nuisance.

In the meantime. I shall go back to basics to use both a .csv file and a .bmp file combination that I know works and then try the modified .csv file and retain the same .bmp file so that only one file is changed at a time.

However if somebody could confirm whether or not a .gpx file is of similar structure to an .xml file then I would at least know that I'm heading in the correct direction, or not! Thumbs Up

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Privateer
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20
Posts: 4912
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Also What information can I put in a Garmin .gpx file? Can I put in a telephone number, which I can make a paired mobile phone use?

Are there any other attributes that I can put into a .gpx file to make a more interesting or enhanced POI?

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
sussamb
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 18, 2011
Posts: 4454
Location: West Sussex

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may find this helpful if you use BaseCamp http://www.poi-factory.com/node/47699
_________________
Where there's a will ... there's a way.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Privateer
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20
Posts: 4912
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 8:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi sussamb,,

I'm trying to create .gpx from .csv using GPSBabel.

I didn't know that BaseCamp could be used for creating POIs, I thought that it was only for creating routes. Embarassed

I will have look at BaseCamp tomorrow.

Just to clarify, can I convert .csv file to .gpx file using BaseCamp?

Also what other attributes (apart from longitude, latitude, name and possible phone) can I use to create an enhanced POI?

I will want to look at creating TourGuides at some point as well, but I need to be able to walk before I can run!! Thumbs Up

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
Kremmen
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 7037
Location: Reading

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 5:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There's loads of info you can include. There are schemas available but they are too heavy in content.

As you've found, an online converter is the best route.
_________________
Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
fruit
Regular Visitor


Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 100
Location: Brandon, Suffolk, UK

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 9:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You may find this site useful...
Tricks, Tips, Work Arounds, Hints, Secrets and Ideas for the Garmin nüvi (nuvi) GPS (and others)
http://ghayman.net/GARMIN.TnT/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Visit poster's website
M8TJT
The Other Tired Old Man
The Other Tired Old Man


Joined: Apr 04, 2006
Posts: 10118
Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 10:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great link fruit. Very Happy
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kremmen
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 7037
Location: Reading

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 11:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As it happens ... that's the site I used when I needed info for the Converter. It has been mentioned before, although, it did go down for quite a while and returned under a different addy.
_________________
Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Privateer
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20
Posts: 4912
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 10:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi fruit, thanks for the link. It looks a good resource with a lot of information.

Unfortunately I wasn't abel to do anything on my Garmin POIs yesterday as I had a few jobs to do around the house in the morning and then go to work in the afternoon and evening. Evil or Very Mad Rolling Eyes

Well, I installed BaseCamp this morning and my initially impression is that it's unintuitive for creating POIs and that it's very limited in what file formats it can import. BaseCamp can't import .csv files which is a major headache!

It looks like I'll continue to try an use the following method:
  • Keep master list as Excel .xlsx file.
  • Manually extract relevant data to .csv (I may later try to learn VBA in order to automate process).
  • Use GPSBabel to convert to .gpx format.
  • Use POI Loader to create .gpi file.
Well, that's the theory - I just need to experiment to put it into practice.

I would like to keep a central master list so that I can create TomTom, Garmin, and possibly other types of POIs from one source, which makes data maintenance much easier and change control possible.

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail
sussamb
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 18, 2011
Posts: 4454
Location: West Sussex

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You could also use JaVaWa's RTWtool (Route, Waypoint, Track tool), it has an import wizard for CSV files, which you can then export to GPX or GDB or clipboard and then paste results into a BaseCamp list.

http://www.javawa.nl/rtwtool_en.html
_________________
Where there's a will ... there's a way.
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Kremmen
Pocket GPS Verifier
Pocket GPS Verifier


Joined: Mar 03, 2006
Posts: 7037
Location: Reading

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

This tool looks like it creates one POI from the data entered.

If it does what it claims then adding further POI's should be a doddle.

http://gpx-poi.com/
_________________
Satnav:
Garmin 2599 LMT-D (Indoor test rig)
DashCam:
Viofo A119 V3
Car Average MPG :
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Allan_whoops
Frequent Visitor


Joined: Feb 18, 2006
Posts: 369

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try 'Extra POI Editor; http://turboccc.wikispaces.com/

as that converts OV2, csv, xls, to GPX and vice versa. I use it to convert to the various formats that I need and it is easy to use.

This page may also help http://gpx-poi.com/
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message
Privateer
Pocket GPS Moderator
Pocket GPS Moderator


Joined: 30/12/2002 17:36:20
Posts: 4912
Location: Oxfordshire, England, UK

PostPosted: Tue Aug 29, 2017 1:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Allan_whoops wrote:
Try 'Extra POI Editor; as that converts OV2, csv, xls, to GPX and vice versa. I use it to convert to the various formats that I need and it is easy to use.[/url]

I used to use Extra POI Editor when I had a Windows PC and I think that it's a great tool. I now use a Mac and unfortunately there is no Mac version of Extra POI Editor.

sussamb wrote:
You could also use JaVaWa's RTWtool (Route, Waypoint, Track tool), it has an import wizard for CSV files, which you can then export to GPX or GDB or clipboard and then paste results into a BaseCamp list.

http://www.javawa.nl/rtwtool_en.html

Thanks, I'll have a look at that.

Kremmen wrote:
This tool looks like it creates one POI from the data entered.

If it does what it claims then adding further POI's should be a doddle.

http://gpx-poi.com/

That also looks interesting, I'm running out of time today (have to be in work in 15 minutes) but I'll check it out as soon as I can.

Many thanks to all of you for your help and suggestions.

Regards,
_________________
Robert.
iPhone 6s Plus, iOS 14.0.1: iOS CamerAlert v2.0.7
TomTom GO Mobile iOS 2.3.1; TomTom (UK & ROI and Europe) iOS apps v1.29
Garmin Camper 770 LMT-D
Back to top
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail







Posted: Today    Post subject: Pocket GPS Advertising

Back to top
Display posts from previous:   
Post new topic   Reply to topic    Pocket GPS World Forum Index -> Garmin Portable Navigation Devices All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1

 
Jump to:  
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum

Make a Donation



CamerAlert Database

Click here for the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database

Download Speed Camera Database
22.034 (27 Mar 24)



WORLDWIDE SPEED CAMERA SPOTTERS WANTED!

Click here to submit camera positions to the PocketGPSWorld.com Speed Camera Database


12mth Subscriber memberships awarded every week for verified new camera reports!

Submit Speed Camera Locations Now


CamerAlert Apps



iOS QR Code






Android QR Code







© Terms & Privacy


GPS Shopping