How do I upload a GPX file to my Garmin eTrex 30?

How do I upload a GPX file to my Garmin eTrex 30?

Exporting a route to the eTrex

1. While viewing any route, click MORE > Export as File.
2. Then click GPX Track.
3. If you are a Premium or Basic subscriber, click the option to have the cues exported as a waypoints.
4. Plug in your eTrex to your computer with a USB cable.
5. Copy the exported file into the GPX folder on the device.

How do I download data from my Garmin eTrex 30x?

Transferring Files to Your Device

1. Connect the device to your computer.
2. On your computer, open the file browser.
3. Select a file.
4. Select Edit > Copy.
5. Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or memory card.
6. Browse to a folder.
7. Select Edit > Paste.

How do I setup my Garmin eTrex 30x?

Setting up the eTrex

1. Insert two AA batteries. Installing AA Batteries.
2. Power on by holding the light or on the side of the handheld. Learn more about the buttons.
3. Choose your language by scrolling through the list moving the thumbstick and pressing straight into the device with the thumbstick to select it.

How do I download geocaches to my Garmin?

Sending an Individual Geocache to a Device

1. Connect the device to the computer.
2. Sign in to your account on www.geocaching.com.
3. Use the search function to find geocaches.
4. Select Map These Geocaches from the results page.
5. Select the desired geocache from the list on the left.
6. Select Send to Garmin.

How to load GPX tracks to eTrex 10 / 20 / 30?

The GPS will appear as an additional drive and you will see the file there. You can copy it or move it to the computer. 2 In the Garmin eTrex 10/20/30 models, for the first time, the file format is GPX – a public domain format. A very welcome step forward!

How to install custom maps on a gamin eTrex GPS?

Plug in your Garmin etrex device to a Windows computer (it may work on other OS, but I have only used Windows for this) Navigate into the Garmin device, and then into a folder named “Garmin” Right click and copy a file called “gmapbmap” Navigate to your newly created “original map backup” folder, paste the “gmapbmap” file

What kind of file format does Garmin eTrex use?

2 In the Garmin eTrex 10/20/30 models, for the first time, the file format is GPX – a public domain format. A very welcome step forward! Such files can be used with a lot of software and on-line mapping.

How does shapefile work on a Garmin GPS?

Then I split that into three separate files to make them even smaller and easier to process. Then I uploaded those one by one to the GPS through DNR GPS. In the Garmin, they get saved as tracks, which can easily be turned on and shown on the map. I’ve since turned the GPS off and turned it back on, and the roads are still displayed.