Difference between revisions of "GPX"
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| − | GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format. It allows people to exchange data about | + | [[GPX]] stands for GPS Exchange Format. It allows people to exchange data about |
* Waypoints | * Waypoints | ||
* Tracks | * Tracks | ||
* Routes | * Routes | ||
| − | Geocachers use GPX files to download cache coordinates into their GPS. This saves the hassle of entering coordinates of each cache into their GPS. | + | Geocachers use [[GPX]] files to download cache coordinates into their [[GPS Receiver]]. This saves the hassle of entering coordinates of each cache into their [[GPS Receiver]]. |
The normal process it to download waypoints from a [[Cache Listing Site]] into [[Waypoint Management Software]] on your PC, and then download the waypoints into your [[GPS Receiver]]. | The normal process it to download waypoints from a [[Cache Listing Site]] into [[Waypoint Management Software]] on your PC, and then download the waypoints into your [[GPS Receiver]]. | ||
| − | GPX was developed by Topografix, which publishes the [http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp GPX Format specficiation]. | + | [[GPX]] was developed by Topografix, which publishes the [http://www.topografix.com/gpx.asp GPX Format specficiation]. |
Revision as of 00:27, 22 June 2005
GPX stands for GPS Exchange Format. It allows people to exchange data about
- Waypoints
- Tracks
- Routes
Geocachers use GPX files to download cache coordinates into their GPS Receiver. This saves the hassle of entering coordinates of each cache into their GPS Receiver.
The normal process it to download waypoints from a Cache Listing Site into Waypoint Management Software on your PC, and then download the waypoints into your GPS Receiver.
GPX was developed by Topografix, which publishes the GPX Format specficiation.
