+budbon Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 When I click on a cache in the “Geocaching Map” the dropdown box asks to “Bookmark, Send to GPS or Log Visit”. I click on the “Send to GPS and the “Send toGPS” window opens but my Garmin 62S (or anything else) is listed. I have loaded the Garmin Communicator plugin4 different times. It shows is o the communicator but my 62S is not on the “Send to GPS” screen. The“Find Devices” screen is greyed out. I have tried to open in Internet Explorer and GoogleChrome. Neither works. My operating system is Win 7. What am I doing wrong? Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 When I click on a cache in the “Geocaching Map” the dropdown box asks to “Bookmark, Send to GPS or Log Visit”. I click on the “Send to GPS and the “Send toGPS” window opens but my Garmin 62S (or anything else) is listed. I have loaded the Garmin Communicator plugin4 different times. It shows is o the communicator but my 62S is not on the “Send to GPS” screen. The“Find Devices” screen is greyed out. I have tried to open in Internet Explorer and GoogleChrome. Neither works. My operating system is Win 7. What am I doing wrong? No need to 'add your GPS' IE does have a problem. Seems to be solved by changing 'Compatibility Mode' under Tools. http://support.Groundspeak.com/index.php?pg=kb.page&id=457 6.15. Issues with Internet Explorer 11 If you are experiencing difficulties using the Send to GPS plugin, please take the following steps. If you are experiencing other issues in the IE 11 browser, this may be helpful to you as well. We have identified some compatibility issues between Internet Explorer and Geocaching.com. We are working to address these, but in the meantime you can take some steps to ensure that you have the optimal view of our site through IE. Go to your Tools menu. Click "Compatibility View Settings" and insert geocaching.com under "Add this Website:". Click "Add" Click "Close". Alternatively, you can access Geocaching.com through a different browser, such as Firefox or Chrome. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 When I click on a cache in the "Geocaching Map" the dropdown box asks to "Bookmark, Send to GPS or Log Visit". I click on the "Send to GPS and the "Send toGPS" window opens but my Garmin 62S (or anything else) is listed. I have loaded the Garmin Communicator plugin4 different times. It shows is o the communicator but my 62S is not on the "Send to GPS" screen. The"Find Devices" screen is greyed out. I have tried to open in Internet Explorer and GoogleChrome. Neither works. My operating system is Win 7. What am I doing wrong? No need to 'add your GPS' IE does have a problem. Seems to be solved by changing 'Compatibility Mode' under Tools. http://support.Groun...=kb.page&id=457 6.15. Issues with Internet Explorer 11 If you are experiencing difficulties using the Send to GPS plugin, please take the following steps. If you are experiencing other issues in the IE 11 browser, this may be helpful to you as well. We have identified some compatibility issues between Internet Explorer and Geocaching.com. We are working to address these, but in the meantime you can take some steps to ensure that you have the optimal view of our site through IE. Go to your Tools menu. Click "Compatibility View Settings" and insert geocaching.com under "Add this Website:". Click "Add" Click "Close". Alternatively, you can access Geocaching.com through a different browser, such as Firefox or Chrome. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I had the same issue with Google Chrome. Quote Link to comment
+GeoTrekker26 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I had the same issue with Google Chrome. Is the GPS in mass storage mode? I'm not sure that is a setting on the 62 but it is on the new eTrex and Oregon units so I suspect it may be the problem. Properly configured it should appear as a disk drive (perhaps two) in windows explorer. If it doesn't it will be invisible to all browsers. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 It shows up as two disk drives. I get the same results with Internet Explorer and Chrome. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I loaded the communicator on my laptop and get the same results. Both computers show two drives and both show the 62S in the communicator. I suspect it might be settings in the GPS itself. Is that possible? It is Garmin 62S with latest updates. Quote Link to comment
+Bear and Ragged Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 It shows up as two disk drives. I get the same results with Internet Explorer and Chrome. Firefox. Quote Link to comment
+Walts Hunting Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 It shows up as two disk drives. I get the same results with Internet Explorer and Chrome. Firefox. I called Garmin about a problem with my edge 810 and their first response is Firefox. It seems thay don't know how to make a website that works on ie or chrome and that is always their first suggestion. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 19, 2014 Author Share Posted July 19, 2014 I had this program working a week ago on IE11. I'll try Firefox but it seems crazy I need a different browser for each program. Thanks for the Firefox advise. Quote Link to comment
+GeoTrekker26 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Instead of clicking on "Send to My GPS" use the "GPX file" button. When the computer asks were to save the file give it the GPS drive (in the Garmin/GPX folder). While mostly I use the API to get PQs, I use this method to get the occasional one off cache. I've never bothered with the Garmin plugin. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 GooTrekker26, I'm confused. I open the Geocaching map and click on a geocache I like. How do I save it as a gpx file? Quote Link to comment
+GeoTrekker26 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 GooTrekker26, I'm confused. I open the Geocaching map and click on a geocache I like. How do I save it as a gpx file? The "GPX file" button is on the cache page right next to the "Send to My GPS" button. You are going to the cache page so you can read the description, attributes, recent logs, etc aren't you? Quote Link to comment
+Cynthia08180 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Try Opera..... It works for me with my Magellan IE 11, Firefox and chrome are not working here.. Quote Link to comment
+Gitchee-Gummee Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 GooTrekker26, I'm confused. I open the Geocaching map and click on a geocache I like. How do I save it as a gpx file? The "GPX file" button is on the cache page right next to the "Send to My GPS" button. You are going to the cache page so you can read the description, attributes, recent logs, etc aren't you? As GeoTrekker says... use the download links on the cache page(s) themselves. The map downloads have been wacky, intermittent or not at all for a while now. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 What is API? Instead of clicking on "Send to My GPS" use the "GPX file" button. When the computer asks were to save the file give it the GPS drive (in the Garmin/GPX folder). While mostly I use the API to get PQs, I use this method to get the occasional one off cache. I've never bothered with the Garmin plugin. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sure seems like a convoluted method. Last week I was able to see the geocaches on the map. I could see a few in the area I was interested, click on it and send it to my GPS. This week not so. I'm even unable to get GSAK to see and download my pocket queries. Quote Link to comment
+Panther&Pine Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Do you use a laptop? Desktop? KingBee didn't get back to me about getting together for a plan of discussion about the forest service issue. Quote Link to comment
+GeoTrekker26 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Sure seems like a convoluted method. Last week I was able to see the geocaches on the map. I could see a few in the area I was interested, click on it and send it to my GPS. This week not so. I'm even unable to get GSAK to see and download my pocket queries. I just tried my GSAC (v 8.4.0.0) on my Win 7 box and had no problems grabbing PQs. Try logging out of the web site and then back in again. Also check your firewall and router to see if anything has changed in either of them. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have both laptop and desktop. It doesn't work on either. Laptop is Win 8, desktop Win 7. Do you use a laptop? Desktop? KingBee didn't get back to me about getting together for a plan of discussion about the forest service issue. Quote Link to comment
+Odie442 Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm getting the same "Plugin not installed" or "No devices found" when I connect my eTrex and my Nuvi. The Garmin plugin is up to date, but GC is not recognizing it. I use my eTrex when I'm out on the bike with the handlebar attachment so there is no risk to my phone. I will use the phone if need be once I get to GZ for the cache page, but the gpsr is much more accurate. Odie Quote Link to comment
+Panther&Pine Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I have both laptop and desktop. It doesn't work on either. Laptop is Win 8, desktop Win 7. Do you use a laptop? Desktop? KingBee didn't get back to me about getting together for a plan of discussion about the forest service issue. Do you want to meet up in town some time with the laptop? Then I can see what you are doing and compare it to what I do? Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm available most every day. Even today. How about I buy you lunch at Christina's today? Would love to chat. Bud I have both laptop and desktop. It doesn't work on either. Laptop is Win 8, desktop Win 7. Do you use a laptop? Desktop? KingBee didn't get back to me about getting together for a plan of discussion about the forest service issue. Do you want to meet up in town some time with the laptop? Then I can see what you are doing and compare it to what I do? Quote Link to comment
+Panther&Pine Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I'm available most every day. Even today. How about I buy you lunch at Christina's today? Would love to chat. Bud I have both laptop and desktop. It doesn't work on either. Laptop is Win 8, desktop Win 7. Do you use a laptop? Desktop? KingBee didn't get back to me about getting together for a plan of discussion about the forest service issue. Do you want to meet up in town some time with the laptop? Then I can see what you are doing and compare it to what I do? Today and tomorrow I'm busy. Send me a pm and I'll send you my phone number so we can meet up. Quote Link to comment
+budbon Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Many thanks to MooseJawSpruce. She came to my home in a effort to fix this problem. While we figured out the problem was unfixable at this time, she walked me thru and solved a number of other issues. Great folks these geocachers! Quote Link to comment
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