GPSMAP 62s (including images in cache description)

[+molletje83]

The new firmware for the GPSMAP 62s support images, is it possible to add images links into the cache descriptions and put them on the sd device when loading caches. (using gsak?)

 

Think of spoiler images etc for paperless caching.

[Wintertime]

Does the 62s have an option called "Photo Viewer" or something similar on the main menu? If so, yes, you should be able to drop photos onto the device and view them with that application. I don't currently have my eTrex hooked up to the computer to see the exact name of the photo folder, but it's easy to find; it's called "Photos" or "Images" or something like that.

[+molletje83]

The new firmare gives the option "Photo Viewer". But can there be a link to the files from the cache description?

[+iGz]

I dont think so. I suspect, that only thing you can do, is copy images from listing to your unit. Give them some useful names, so you will know which image is belongs to which cache.

Anyway, it would be nice if there is a way to do this automatically...

[+Timpat]

I have done this for my Nuvi using two GSAK macros; GPX_by_Cache_Type.gsk and SpoilerSyncTxfr.gsk. It didn't work with my Colorado so I suspect it won't on my 62s either due to the similarities between these two units. I'll have to try it.

[+dfx]

I dont think so. I suspect, that only thing you can do, is copy images from listing to your unit. Give them some useful names, so you will know which image is belongs to which cache.

 

You should also be able to geotag the images and through that make them show up at the cache location.

[+Labrador Wild Man]

Well this looks like a Micro for GSAK i always like to see the spoilers for the cache's

 

Nice!!

 

LWM

[+Labrador Wild Man]

Help can not find the Photo Viewer on my 62s i have the version 3.60

 

i did see it some where but lost it know i am using the classic program

 

any idea if you can download the spoilers to it well onto my SD card

 

us to when i had a hp pad all those years ago

 

LWM

[+myotis]

I use geosetter to georeference any picture I load onto my OR. If you need a spoiler picture, use the program to add the cordinates of the cache to the picture. Then the picture will be at the cache location. You can use where to picture and it will show up as your first choice. On the OR photo Viewer you can also sort by distance from you.

 

I took a picture of where I hid a cache with my OR550T. I made it a ? To find the cache, you have to either use your GPS to navigate to the picture (on a garmin, whereto, pictures) or right click on the picture and go through the imiage properties to get the cords.

[+Labrador Wild Man]

i never heared of geosetter can you send a link so i can have a good read first

 

thanks

 

LWM

[+coggins]

i never heared of geosetter can you send a link so i can have a good read first

 

thanks

 

LWM

Here ya' go: LINK

[+Labrador Wild Man]

thanks for that will have a good read

 

LWM

[Now at Zero Gravity]

i never heared of geosetter can you send a link so i can have a good read first

 

thanks

 

LWM

Here ya' go: LINK

 

I, too, just got a new picture viewer via 3.60. Great to have people support here to get up to speed fast. THANK YOU VERY MUCH!