+searcher7nine Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 (edited) It's a little frustrating when downloading each individual cache, and notes for the caches, takes up much of the time that I would rather be out caching. Suggestion for new feature: being able to mass-download the coordinates and cache description. I picture this working from the Googlemap page, either dragging a "box" to capture all caches for which the info would be downloaded, or "Ctrl+left click" to select all caches to be downloaded. All coordinates would be sent to the GPSr and all descriptions sent to either a word processor document or pdf file. Since caching is usually done one area at a time, this feature would be VERY useful to quickly prepare for a day of caching. Thanks for listening! s7n Edited May 3, 2009 by searcher7nine Link to comment
+tozainamboku Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Probably the main reason that many people pay for the premium membership is to get Pocket Queries, which will do just what you are asking for. Link to comment
jholly Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It's a little frustrating when downloading each individual cache, and notes for the caches, takes up much of the time that I would rather be out caching. Suggestion for new feature: being able to mass-download the coordinates and cache description. I picture this working from the Googlemap page, either dragging a "box" to capture all caches for which the info would be downloaded, or "Ctrl+left click" to select all caches to be downloaded. All coordinates would be sent to the GPSr and all descriptions sent to either a word processor document or pdf file. Since caching is usually done one area at a time, this feature would be VERY useful to quickly prepare for a day of caching. Thanks for listening! s7n what you want already exists so no need for a new feature. You can now download 20 or 25 per search page to a .loc file that can be loaded into EasyGPS and then downloaded into your gps. You will have to go through each search page though. The other solution pointed out is premium membership. There you can do tailored PQ's or generate a PQ from a map page. Jim Link to comment
+J-Way Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 The "loc" file mention only includes the coordinates and name. You have to pay for premium membership to access mass downloads of "gpx" files, which include all cache info including a few logs. Link to comment
+eagsc7 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Its called a Premium Membership, and runs $30 per YEAR. It is the BEST $30 that you can spend on a yearly basis related to this sport! The Steaks P.S.. You get MORE that Pocket queries(what you asked for) for the premium status. Insta-notifications, Bookmark lists, and even slightly more street cred! Link to comment
+raslas Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 You definitely get more than $30 worth of enjoyment when you pay for the premium membership. When you think that is all year log it is relatively inexpensive for the fun it provides. Link to comment
+Tequila Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 It is the cheapest part of the geocaching experience. And next to GSAK, the best value out there. Your problem is solved. Link to comment
+tek428 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I had the same question as the original poster, so I purchased a premium membership to mass download gpx files. However, I still have yet to figure out how to do it. Can someone tell me the way? Link to comment
+Tequila Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I had the same question as the original poster, so I purchased a premium membership to mass download gpx files. However, I still have yet to figure out how to do it. Can someone tell me the way? http://www.geocaching.com/pocket/ Link to comment
+StarBrand Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I had the same question as the original poster, so I purchased a premium membership to mass download gpx files. However, I still have yet to figure out how to do it. Can someone tell me the way? Here is a great tutorial http://www.markwwell.us/pq.htm Link to comment
OpinioNate Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I had the same question as the original poster, so I purchased a premium membership to mass download gpx files. However, I still have yet to figure out how to do it. Can someone tell me the way? Here is a great tutorial http://www.markwwell.us/pq.htm There's an extra "w" in that link. Try this one: http://www.markwell.us/pq.htm Link to comment
+tek428 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks for the help. I finally found the location by going into my profile. The link was over on the right. Seems like that should be a little more prominent somewhere? It took me quite a while to find it... Link to comment
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