Geocaching Tracks/points Onto Images

[+Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose]

Yes, I am sure there have been threads on this before, sorry for the repeat.

 

I am not new to Caching, but for the past couple years, I have just been plugging coordinates into my eTrex and found the caches and couldn't have been happier.

 

However, I have recently purchased KeyHole (Google Earth Plus) and have had a ton of fun going back to the program after caching and trying to plot my path onto the satellite images; find my distance, etc....

 

I was hoping there was some way to upload my "Track" path onto a mapping satellite system so that I could capture images of the Tracks overlaid on the image. Also it would be really cool to have a master map plotting all of my tracks in different colors to look at the cumulative effect, but this might be asking too much.

 

Is this possible? How compicated/costly is it?

 

Secondly, I also wanted to plot all my cache points onto a sattelite map, I am sure this is done in similiar fashion, I am just not sure how to make this step up in technology from basically just understanding the eTrex to the conversion to PC.

 

If this helps Right now I have:

- I have an eTrex Legend w/ PC chord

- The basic mapping system on the GPS Unit

- Keyhole mapping software

 

Thanks for any help,

 

TH

Edited June 2, 2005 by Teamhawaii1981

[+CYBret]

Hmmmm...interesting software. It's been a while since I looked at Keyhole. I might have to treat myself to it sometime.

 

I think you might have a better chance at getting this question answered over in the GPS Units and Software forum, so I'm moving it over there.

 

Hope someone can help you out.

 

Bret

[gbc]

Try USAPhotoMaps and/or GPS Trackmaker.

 

Both are exellent prgs and you may select either one regarding your needs:

 

With the first one you can plot directly to the satellite image your tracks and WP.

 

With the second one you can import a satellite or map image file as background and plot your Tracks and WP. You may also edit and change the properties of them.

 

GBC

[Neo_Geo]

Try USAPhotoMaps. It is free. You can view your tracks over a topo map, or aerial photos.

[+Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose]

Thanks for the assistance! I'm gonna give it a try now. Sorry for putting this in the wrong forum as well.

[+Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose]

I have a new question. I had to get a converter to convert my serial chord to USB for my Garmin. IT worked great and easily transfers with EasyGPS. However, I cannot seem to be able to get USAPhotoMaps to receieve my coordinates or recognize that my GPS is there no matter what Comm Port I choose. Any suggestions?

[+Teamhawaii1981 & blueicyrose]

I have a new question. I had to get a converter to convert my serial chord to USB for my Garmin. IT worked great and easily transfers with EasyGPS. However, I cannot seem to be able to get USAPhotoMaps to receieve my coordinates or recognize that my GPS is there no matter what Comm Port I choose. Any suggestions? Is there a way I can tranfer the EasyGPS points and routes into USAPhotoMaps without going through my GPS unit? Thanks, TH

Edited June 2, 2005 by Teamhawaii1981

[gbc]

USAPhotoMaps can import GPX tracks, however, you may need a prg as GPSBabel that can convert diff formats between each other.

 

To connect your USB GPSr with USAPhotomaps, click GPS > Protocol > GARMIN USB... you may need to restart the program and GPSr as well. Be sure that you have no other com in progress in a diff prg.

 

GBC