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JamesLyding wrote:I can't figure out how to download from the GPS unit to my PC.

smivic wrote:Thanks for the info.
When I tried to directly import the mysterious mwp file, I was able to do so after re-arranging a few of the columns.
Boy, there were a bunch of waypoints. I ended up drawing my own route over them, erasing them and then having TOPO create a new route. It made a lot more sense than following the original one.
But...I needed the original one to plot the route on the map.

Garmin Oregon & Colorado Directions
This is specifically for a Garmin Oregon 400t, however it will likely work on all Colorado & Oregon units. Perhaps others too.
No programs needed, just save directly to the unit. Think of it as a hard drive.
1)When you plug it in... a file browser of the unit pops up to a folder called "Garmin". This isn't it look to the left and select "Garmin Oregon". Then you should see "Garmin" & "Wherigo"

or perhaps...
You may get a popup dialog in Vista. Deny to scan the device. Then you get a list of choices. Select the yellow folder "Open folder to view files". Then you should see "Garmin" & "Wherigo"

2) Click and open the "Garmin" folder, then click and open the "GPX" folder.
Here is where you save GPX files from HAZ and can also upload to HAZ.

HAZ to GPS Unit
1) Save file in the GPX folder (at this point it's live in the unit, continue for other options)
2) Navigate to "Track Manger"
3) Select Track, then you can "View Map", "Set Color" etc.

GPS Unit to HAZ
1) When you start your hike navigate to "Setup", select "Reset", reset trip data & clear current track
2) Hike
3) When you finish or between hikes navigate to "Track Manager", select "Current Track" then "Save Track", then back to step #1 and reset
4) Plug unit in to USB, on the HAZ GPS Upload page click "Browse" then navigate to the GPX folder, select file and upload

joe bartels wrote:No programs needed, ...