I just don't get it!

[+3isamagic#]

Ok, I have had my Colorado for almost a week. It took forever to figure out how to load the map program but we did. It is registered. But I cannot for the life of me figure out how to load my pocket queary into the stupid thing. I have GSAK, but it doesn't list a Colorado as one of the options to export to. I am so frustrated. This was supposed to make everything easier. Can someone please give me some help other than what is listed on the Garmin website (and also linked here) because that doesn't work.....

 

I just want to geocache, and I can't...so frustrated.

[+tsyvanpe]

The way I do it is that I just use File/Export -> GPX and then save the resulting gpx - file into the [garmin device]/Garmin/GPX - folder. There is also a plugin for gsak which does this automatically, but I haven't used it.

 

Take a look at: http://garmincolorado.wikispaces.com/Geocaching#toc2

Edited May 12, 2009 by tsyvanpe

[Motorcycle_Mama]

Just take the GPX file from your Pocket Query and directly copy it to the garmin/gpx folder on your Colorado. No software needed.

[+TeamAldridge]

You can do as Motorcycle_Mama suggests, but if you still want to use GSAK to manage and filter your caches there is the Colorado Export macro that can be found here. This will do what you want, I've used it on my Oregon and it works great (but honestly 99% of the time I just do as MM suggested).

[+Team Bashspa]

I just purchased a colorado 300 and I have used GSAK to load files. Open GPS then open setup and then select garmin for brand and then scroll through the models for colorado 300. If it is not there maybe you need to upgrade GSAK. I have locate about 40 caches with the new colorado 300 and it is great having everthing in one unit Iam using the new firmware and no complaints here. upgraded from Vista HCX

[+toil&trouble]

I've used both methods. If you can't "add GPS" and see an option for the CO, you probably don't have a current version of GSAK. We've stopped using GSAK to load caches, just unzip the PQ, on your PC go to "computer", find the Garmin drive, double click, find the GPX folder. Just drop the unzipped PQ (both files) into GPX golder. There is a Wiki Space for both the OR and CO that I've found really helpful. Try www.garmincolorado.wikispaces.com, I've gotten a ton of help and info there.

[+OienLabs]

In GSAK filter out the caches you want to go for. Then press Ctrl+g. Specify the path and filename for [garmin device]/Garmin/GPX. That's it. Geocaches are in place with descriptions and all child waypoints are stored as waypoints.

 

Oh yes, the unit must be connected of course and you must be able to see the Garmin usb drive device.