.xml Files With Gsak

[+Flying Elvis]

I downloaded a pocket query today but my computer will only download it as an xml format. My email account shows the file extension being .gpx, but when I go to save it to my desktop, the ony option it gives me is .xml. I have read that gsak will work with .xml files but when I try to open it up in gsak, it doesn't work. It will work with EasyGPS though. Go figure. Anyway, can anyone help?

 

Thanks!

[+jon & miki]

Somebody may offer a more direct solution, but you might try setting the pocket query to send you zipped files. That might allow you to bypass the renaming and GSAK will take zip files directly.

Jon

[+Flying Elvis]

For some reason, when I zip the files, I don't ever receive the queries in my email account. I had to send them unzipped just to get the query. Any other suggestions are helpful. Thanks!

[+tozainamboku]

GPX files are XML files. You can try renaming the file to change the extension from .xml to .gpx.

[Keystone]

Moving thread to the GPS Units and Software Forum. You may also want to look at the GSAK help forum (offsite).

[+Flying Elvis]

How can I change the file type?

 

I already tried right clicking on it. That didn't work. Is there another way?

 

I saved the file on EasyGPS as a .gpx but when I moved that file into gsak, all the log information was lost. Only the basics were there (like a .loc file).

 

Thanks!

 

P.S. I have also posted the same message in the gsak forums, but have not had any replies yet. Thanks again.

[+ZackJones]

Download the file again and after saving it as xxxx.xml rename it BEFORE opening it with EasyGPS. Once you rename it GSAK should import it just fine.

[+Flying Elvis]

I managed to figure it out. Here was the problem:

 

My computer changed the file to .xml when downloaded from my email server. In order to rename the file type, I had to go into "My Computer"/Tools/Folder Options/View tab/Advanced Options and uncheck the "Hide file extenions" button. After doing this I was able to type in the correct file extension (.gpx) and it loaded perfectly into gsak.

 

Thanks for all your help guys!