retrieving CA datasheets

[+NightKnight]

I'm sorry if this was discussed somewhere else, I can't seem to locate any thread on this topic.

 

I'm attempting to download archived datasheets for California benchmarks. All I get is a message telling me they're unavailable. Is there another place to retrieve them? I used to download them and use bmgpx to put them into gpx files, but now can't seem to download them at all...

 

Thanks...sorry if this is redundant.

[TillaMurphs]

Yep. I had the same problem a while back.

 

Here is the EXCELLENT site where I get the datasheets now:

http://www.holoscenes.com/special/geocac/ds_archive.html

 

Happy searching.

 

-- The TillaMurphs

[+Black Dog Trackers]

Also here at the NGS site.

[+NightKnight]

Yep. I had the same problem a while back.

 

Here is the EXCELLENT site where I get the datasheets now:

http://www.holoscenes.com/special/geocac/ds_archive.html

 

Happy searching.

 

-- The TillaMurphs

 

Thanks! I'll give it a shot

[+NightKnight]

Also here at the NGS site.

 

Hi thanks for the answer...

 

I tried that, but it only gave me txt files...good for reading data sheets but I couldn't seem to convert them to dat files to use in GSAK.

[+Black Dog Trackers]

NightKnight -

 

Oh, I see what you mean. NGS apparently changed the format of these archives from the regular .dat file format to some new format. I wonder if there's a description of this new format anywhere on the NGS site.

[foxtrot_xray]

NightKnight -

 

Oh, I see what you mean. NGS apparently changed the format of these archives from the regular .dat file format to some new format. I wonder if there's a description of this new format anywhere on the NGS site.

I tried that, but it only gave me txt files...good for reading data sheets but I couldn't seem to convert them to dat files to use in GSAK.

 

They're the same - unzip the file, and if you're using BMGPX, change the ".txt" to a ".dat". If you're using my program, just load them in. Nothing else need be done.

[Papa-Bear-NYC]

Also here at the NGS site.

 

Hi thanks for the answer...

 

I tried that, but it only gave me txt files...good for reading data sheets but I couldn't seem to convert them to dat files to use in GSAK.

Test files should be no problem to put the stuff into GSAK.

 

Use the NGS>>GPX utility written by our own foxtrot_xray (Mike Morrey). See this site:

 

http://ngs.tsqmadness.com/

 

for the download. It will take anything from a single data sheet on up. The author is a frequent poster here and can shed more light on the possible formats.

 

I have personally used it for 2 or 3 years and can assure you it's the best thing since sliced bread

 

Edit: Hey! the very person just posted before me. Hi Mike.

Edited January 7, 2010 by Papa-Bear-NYC

[+Black Dog Trackers]

Yes, it is still the same format.

It just looked really strange in Notepad when I looked at it earlier today.

I agree; nothing needs to be done except change the extension from .txt to .dat if you're still using BMGPX.

Edited January 7, 2010 by Black Dog Trackers

[foxtrot_xray]

Edit: Hey! the very person just posted before me. Hi Mike.

Hi. I'm still here, mostly lurking. In a new part of the country, (farther north) and trying to get used to this weather.

[+NightKnight]

Thank you all for answering...I'm now happily finding benchmarks in many counties and a couple of states!

Edited January 20, 2010 by NightKnight