Category Archives: Converting Data Formats

Using ExpertGPS as a GIS, CAD, and GPS data format converter.

Send Sales Territory Client Addresses from Excel or Outlook to your GPS

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Stacie R. writes: “Is there a GPS system that will allow me to import my sales territory which is on excel with columns such as Agency Name, Address, City, State, ZIP (similar to mappoint) onto a GPS? I could have … Continue reading →

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Convert GPS Tracks into Excel Spreadsheets or CSV

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Al writes: “I have a Garmin GPSMAP60CSX. I would like to create/convert the track files into spreadsheets. I can save the track file as a GPX, but I’m looking for the capability to convert that GPX file into a spreadsheet. … Continue reading →

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Converting CSV Data to KML and SHP using Excel and ExpertGPS

Posted on April 3, 2009 by Dan Foster

Arvind has a spreadsheet full of transportation routes in CSV format that he needs to be able to map. Unfortunately, the data isn’t in a standard format. Here’s how to use Excel and ExpertGPS to convert this data without any … Continue reading →

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Using ExpertGPS Pro to update ArcMap layers after a GPS survey in the field

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Dan Foster

JC wants to send polygon shapefiles from ArcMap to his Garmin Oregon 400t so he can conduct a field survey and mark changes on his GPS. ExpertGPS Pro will allow him to transfer shapefiles to his Garmin GPS, make changes … Continue reading →

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How to convert XY coordinates from New Mexico State Plane to a Garmin GPS

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Dan Foster

Jim D. needs to convert XY coordinates from New Mexico’s state plane coordinate system into something he can send to his Garmin GPS. Dan Foster shows how to transfer State Plane Coordinates to a GPS using ExpertGPS Pro.

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How to Convert KMZ to SHP: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Dan Foster

Dawee M. writes: “I am looking at your programme ExpertGPS. Can the programme convert a kmz file from Google Earth to a shp file to use in GIS?” Dan Foster shows how to convert KML and KMZ placemarks and lines … Continue reading →

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Can ExpertGPS output points to MS Excel in “Name, X, Y” format?

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Dan Foster

Peter K. from Canada needs a way to export coordinate data from his GPS receiver to Microsoft Excel in a simple format: Point Name, X, Y. Dan Foster shows how to create a preset column layout in the ExpertGPS waypoint … Continue reading →

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Making a map of GPS data from MS Excel

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Dan Foster

Otis C. asks: “I have an MS Excel document with multiple Lat/Long points listed in one column, but individual rows. Would I be able to import this info into your product and have it plot it point by point on … Continue reading →

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Mapping public hunting areas and walk-ins using free GIS data and ExpertGPS Pro

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Dan Foster

Kevin is trying to map all of the public and walk-in hunting locations in South Dakota, and wants to be able to send the hunting area boundaries to his Lowrance XOG GPS receiver. Here’s how to create a GPS map … Continue reading →

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Recommended Web sites with GPS trails in GPX format

Posted on November 14, 2008 by Dan Foster

Michael B. from Washington asks: “I’m interested in using my GPS for hiking and I found the Backpacker.com web-site has hikes with trail routes that I can export to ExpertGPS. I was hoping that there were other such sites you … Continue reading →

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