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What is GPX?

HoudahGeo - Frequently Asked Questions
GPX (GPS eXchange Format) is an XML based format designed for transferring GPS data between GPS devices and software applications.

How can I transfer OVL data to the GPX format?

EADS N.V. - FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions
Selected graphics of an Overlay can be transferred to navigation as waypoints or routes/tracks with the function “Import Navigation/Tools/selected graphics”. These can then be saved in GPX format with “Navigation/Project/Save”.

What is the difference between the NT GP and GPX?

IASUS Concepts - FAQ
Ans: The NT GP is aimed for riders with higher-powered radios that do not have a VOX function. The GP has an in-line, handle bar, PTT. This PTT is attached to the handle bar via Velcro or the rider's thumb and is large enough for easy access. The NT GPX is aimed for riders with popular consumers radios that offer VOX functions. The GPX comes in two modules; the throat mic headset and the in-glove PTT. The default transmission mode for the throat mic is VOX.

Can I use GPX files with Freshmap?

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions about Freshmap
GPX is a non proprietary GPS orientated variation of an XML format. See http://www.topografix.com/GPX/1/1 for further information about gpx files. If you export user features in gpx format the resulting file will be somewhat larger than an xmlf file. All user feature attributes are exported from Freshmap using the gpx format, but gpx files imported from other sources may not contain all details.

WHAT IS eStrip™ GP and eStrip™ GPX starch-g-acrylic?

Frequently Asked Questions
eStrip™ series are engineered copolymer media derived from grafting starch with acrylic plastic. eStrip™ media are classified as starch-g-acrylic media and are manufactured to meet the USAF MIL-P-85891A requirement for Type VII media. eStrip™ series medias are designed to replace plastic media, especially when there are concerns about surface alteration and or damage often related to the use of plastic abrasive.

Where can I get GPX files with geocache information? How to use it?

MapAdvisor GPS FAQ
GPX format is an extended format that contains a lot of information about geocaches including recent logs (who and when found this geocache). You should have a subscription to receive updates of GPX files from website www.geocaching.com. This information is extremely useful when hunting for geocaches. If you have a subscription, you can order files with up to 500 geocaches around your coordinates. If you are not planning to find distant geocaches, order files with 100 geocaches.

How to import GPX files into MapAdvisor via QuakeMap?

MapAdvisor GPS FAQ
You can import GPX files into MapAdvisor via QuakeMap to get waypoint information. However, geocache information obtained in this manner contains no logs. The geocache waypoints only have a short description and "last found" dates.

What can I do, if my Siemens SXG75 cannot import a correct UTF-8 encoded GPX file?

Wayviewer - Frequently Asked Questions
The SXG75 has problems to read umlauts from an UTF-8 stream. Please replace all umlauts by US-ASCII characters! With Wayviewer 3.0.5 the licensing mechanism for Nokia phones was modified. Please request a new license key for free using the Feedback form. Please provide the Bluetooth device address.

How to import LOC and GPX files into MapAdvisor from a storage card?

MapAdvisor GPS FAQ
Place the file(s) in a directory called "mapadvisor" on the storage card (Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, etc.). For PocketPC devices, this may be done via ActiveSync, and the directory may be accessed through "My Pocket PC\Storage Card\mapadvisor". For Palm devices, a separate storage card reader/writer is required to place the file(s) in the "mapadvisor" directory. To access the files in MapAdvisor, click "File->Open LOC or GPX file on card".

How to export tracks and waypoints from MapAdvisor to GPX files on a storage card?

MapAdvisor GPS FAQ
The MapAdvisor menu option "File->Save track to GPX file on card" will create a file in directory /mapadvisor on storage card. This file includes the current track information and all waypoints you see on the screen. You can open a file later in other programs and view the track there. For example, it can be opened with the PC program QuakeMap.

Why can't I geocode images from the waypoints in my GPX file?

Geocoding Photos FAQ
It's probably because the waypoints don't have timestamps - each waypoint must have a timestamp and it must be contained in a <time> child element. If that's not the cause, it's probably because of one or more reasons detailed here.

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