How to add a new coordinate format or datum to ExpertGPS

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Dan Foster

ExpertGPS author Dan Foster shows how to add a new coordinate format (like lat/lon, UTM, MGRS, or state plane coordinates) to ExpertGPS, so you can enter coordinates in this format, or convert it to another format.

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Why does ExpertGPS connect the end of my drawn shape back to the beginning?

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Dan Foster

An ExpertGPS user asks: “Why, when I draw a stream, does ExpertGPS connect the end of my drawn shape back to the beginning?” ExpertGPS author Dan Foster explains how the Track and Shape Type you select matters when drawing on the map.

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Waypoints missing after sending GIS shape files to my Garmin GPS?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Marie C. writes: “I’m having trouble viewing GIS shape files that I had imported into ExpertGPS. I clicked send to GPS and the transfer was said to be made successfully. But, now I can’t figure out how this will be viewed on the etrex. Also, I have many way points for all different projects. This is getting a bit confusing when the locations are overlapping. Is there a way, once I’m able to view them, to put the way points in a named file on ExpertGPS?”

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GPS Mapping Water Pipelines and Infrastructure

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Chad W. asks: “Our city is in the process of looking for map software that will enable us to go out and mark all fire hydrants, water valves, man holes etc. and then load these points to a gps for future use. Will this software accomodate us with these features?”

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Creating a low-cost aviation GPS

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Andy D. wants to turn his low-cost Garmin Nuvi 205W into an aviation GPS by importing shapefiles and KML files of airspace restrictions. Is this a good idea?

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Tracking your real-time position on a moving map display

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Bob R. needs a way to chart his current GPS location when travelling across Iowa. GPS Expert Dan Foster explains how to preload maps and aerial photos to his laptop, and how the Tracking feature in ExpertGPS will turn his MacBook into a moving-map GPS display.

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UMPC Moving Map Software with Bluetooth or USB GPS

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Chris C. asks: “I would like to use ExpertGPS with a Samsung Q1 and a usb gps. Are there any usb gps units that are compatible with this software. I’m trying to use the q1 as a moving map. Thanks!”

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How can I update landmarks (waypoints) on my Magellan GPS?

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Brian G. asks: “I have a Magellan GPS315. I have successfully imported landmarks to Expert GPS but after I edit the name of one landmark, then try to send it to my GPS, my GPS does not show the change. No error is given. Just no change after I have changed it. Please advise if it is possible for me to send data back to my GPS.”

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Backing up your GPS Favorites

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Dan Foster

Pat S. writes: “I was referred to your site by Garmin. I have a C330 and want to upload my Favorites to a computer file and be able to download back to the GPS after doing a map update. I do not need to upload any maps or other data. Can I do the Favorites only and at what cost?”

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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 1000 or more addresses based on a several state territory which is why I can’t manually add them. Or, can you export excel to outlook and then to a gps from outlook?”

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