• Mapping Lowrance GPS Fishing Waypoints in Google Earth

    Brian H. asks: “How do I add Lowrance gps way point numbers( like 34.06.182 / 81.23.465 and convert to get into google earth pro for fishing way points?”


    May 29th, 2009

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

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

    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 into shapefiles using ExpertGPS Pro.


    March 2nd, 2009

  • Mapping a Hunting Area on a Farm using ExpertGPS and Google Earth

    Mapping a Hunting Area on a Farm using ExpertGPS and Google Earth

    Bill G. writes: “I see that I can enter my hunting areas with expert GPS and did see some farm capabilities. How easy is it to put fence lines and gates on the maps? Can I pull in a Google Earth image and draw directly on that?” Dan Foster explains how to [...]


    February 26th, 2009

  • Creating custom map symbols and markers with ExpertGPS

    Creating custom map symbols and markers with ExpertGPS

    ExpertGPS comes with several hundred waypoint symbols you can use on your maps, but sometimes you need to create a map with your own custom symbology. Dan Foster shows how to create a map of the Boston MBTA subway system using its famous T logo as a waypoint marker.


    December 4th, 2008