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GARtrip
Review
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One
of the best things about the data connection on the eTrex is the
ability to use it with PC software. A good program I have been using
with my eTrex is "GARtrip". With GARtrip, I can scan a
paper map and then use the image to quickly and accurately plot
waypoints. I can easily edit the waypoint details and write in a
short description, and then upload it to my eTrex. This means less
of the tedious button pressing to program waypoints manually.
You
can print out a nice white background map (true to scale) which
includes all the waypoint and route details for quick reference
while hiking.
When
hiking, flying or driving, I leave the eTrex on whilst moving so
I can download the track and review it using GARtrip when I get
home.
Using
GARtip with your eTrex will make your next trip more fun so visit
www.gartrip.de
and try out the latest fully functioning shareware version.
GARTrip
Information Page
GARTrip
Demo Download Page
Features
of GARtrip
(Check www.gartrip.de
for latest updates!)
Tool to
enter waypoints, and to design routes, and to analyse track logs
on the computer
Transfers
data from/to the receiver using GRMN protocol. Works with Garmin
GPS 12, 12XL, 12CX, 48, II, II+, III, III+, III Pilot, 40, 45, 38,
35, 75, 89, 90, Street Pilot, Emap and eTrex and most others
Shows waypoint
list on main window, sorted by Name, Distance from reference point,
and many others
Draws
a diagram for speed or altitude of track
Converts track to route
Saves waypoint symbols
Uses scanned maps (version 200 only; map files supplied by the user
in bmp / gif / jpg format) with automatic
selection of best map, up to 4 maps at once
Format of coordinates: Latitude/Longitude, UTM, MGRS,
German Grid, Swiss Grid, French Lambert Grid, British National Grid,
Irish Grid, Swedish Grid, New Zealand Grid, Any number of user defined
Transverse Mercator Grids
Selects proper geodetic datum by default
Distance units: metric, statute, nautical
File import/export for Waypoints, Routes, and Track: Waypoint+,
OziExplorer, PCX5, StreetAtlas 7.0,
Gardown, Garlink, Fugawi, Atlas GIS, and general purpose text format.
Shows and accepts great circle distances between waypoints
Prints waypoints, routes, tracks on a white map true
to scale
Advanced route planning with speed and time, and with
bearing correction.
Routes with
avionics database (for avionics GPS only).
With context sensitive help.
Keeps the PC clock synchronized to GPS time
English, German, and Spanish user interface
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