+Andy and Robin Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 So how do I use these programs with my new 60cs? They seem to have no USB support. Quote Link to comment
+ClydeE Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 So how do I use these programs with my new 60cs? They seem to have no USB support. GSAK uses GPSBabel "Under the hood" for GPS communications. Currently GPSBabel only supports serial communications.So when GPSBabel supports USB so will GSAK. There are currently two preferred methods to get around this for 60C/S and GSAK: 1. Export your required caches to "Mapsource" format (mapping software that comes with the 60C/S), Load into MapSource, Send to GPS 2. Get a serial cable for the 60C/S (Users have reported this works fine with GSAK and other software) Quote Link to comment
+robert Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 2. Get a serial cable for the 60C/S (Users have reported this works fine with GSAK and other software) This is what I do. Fine for waypoints... use the USB for maps. Quote Link to comment
+Geofool Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 I use the Gsak export feature and format a file for Mapsource. Works great and I don't need to buy another cable. Usb loads the cache file in a blink of an eye. Quote Link to comment
+Firehouse16 Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 So how do I use these programs with my new 60cs? They seem to have no USB support. I had the same worries. I used to use QuakeMap for everything. But without USB support I was forced to alter my methods. So here's what I do now. I take my queries and open them all in GSAK. From there I can use Babble to convert the files in GPX/LOC or MPS. I really like using QuakeMap so that i can see an aerial photo of the caches physical location. After I filter what I want on GSAK I export it to MapSource in MPS format. I use the cache name not the waypoint for listing in the GPS. If I need to I can d/l info from the GPS into MpaSource then from there convert it to the format I need and open any program and use it. I'm getting more comfortable everyday using this new method. Quote Link to comment
topografix Posted March 31, 2004 Share Posted March 31, 2004 So how do I use these programs with my new 60cs? They seem to have no USB support. EasyGPS will have USB support in the summer release. You are welcome to help test USB support in ExpertGPS. Quote Link to comment
+Andy and Robin Posted March 31, 2004 Author Share Posted March 31, 2004 Well I downloaded and installed the ExpertGps beta and it said the trial version had expire. What's up with that? Quote Link to comment
idahofreedom Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 Here is a program that works directly with MapSource (if you have that) - it will transfer all of the .loc files from Geocaching.com into Mapsource, then you can transfer them onto your 60CS from there. http://www.iancowley.co.uk/caching/ Quote Link to comment
+Wild_Bill Posted April 1, 2004 Share Posted April 1, 2004 (edited) FYI, EasyMPS places data from either GPX or LOC files directly to Mapsource. From this you can upload to the 60c or cs via USB. Works very well with my 60cs. Hmm, seems as Idahofreedom placed the link to this in the previous post. Awesome. Edited April 1, 2004 by Wild_Bill Quote Link to comment
+The Old Fogies Posted April 3, 2004 Share Posted April 3, 2004 FYI, EasyMPS places data from either GPX or LOC files directly to Mapsource. From this you can upload to the 60c or cs via USB. Works very well with my 60cs. Hmm, seems as Idahofreedom placed the link to this in the previous post. Awesome. That's the easyest way I found to load waypoints into the GPS. It works fast and is easy. Quote Link to comment
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