Use NEW Google maps for making gpx files

This was posted on ADVrider http://labs.coruscantconsulting.co.uk/garmin/gpxgmap/convert.php#

It does produce gpx files that some things can read although Basecamp doesn't seem to like them. A great start however.

Hi chrisjk,

I'm the author of this tool, thank you for the kind words and for reposting the tool here.

I was unaware of the Basecamp import issues but after digging around a little bit I've fixed this incompatibility. Apparently Garmin BaseCamp does not like copyright attribution even though it is a part of the GPX standard ;)
I left the attribution in the GPX file to avoid angering Google but it is commented out so that BaseCamp will accept the file import.

Cheers,
Sverrir S.
 

Couldn't agree more, gpsvisualizer.com is an EXCELLENT tool! :)

However, the fact that it only exports the google directions as waypoints and not routepoints was an issue for me as I wanted to be able to re-route around traffic etc and my Garmin maps sometimes aren't 100% the same as Google's.
 
Poss avoidances in device need turning off, fastest time / shortest route settings etc.
 
Could anyone advise me on how to do this with a TomTom Rider 2? I have no idea how to use the thing.
 
Tried using this but the route changes when I input it into my Garmin?

It needs to have additional waypoints put in to force the routine calculated after transfer to remain in the desired route.
Only problem then is you have to use basecamp to assign them as 'don't alert' so that you can drive near the waypoints without it turning you round to reach the exact point.
I used motogoloco on recent trip to Spain, Pyrenees, Monaco, alpes and return via Champage and Brugges, it was great to be able to look at/use some routes from "Bike" magazine and other travellers, excellent.
 
As above... MotoGoLoco is briiliant. but you have to put in enough waypoints, and after youv'e put the routes into the device amend them to shaping points rather than waypoints
 
Yoyo, thanks for the kind words guys - always nice to hear!

you have to put in enough waypoints
Sound advice - particularly when building routes in areas with loads of junctions, e.g. navigating your way through cities. The mapping remains accurate, it's how your GPS then translates it that sometimes causes head-aches (the same thing happens on pretty much all route planners --> GPS devices). The trick is to put in plenty of waypoints in & around any busy sections to force your GPS to stay on the right track.

That said, if it is literally just to get you from A to B through a city, and you're not for example dead set on going a very specific route, it's not normally a big issue.

The golden rule (I've found) for route planning is to remember that your GPS's local settings will ALWAYS overrule everything else. So if you've created a lovely wiggly route using A & B roads, but your GPS is set to always go 'Fastest Route' - guess what, you'll be diverted onto the Motorway.

Anything else guys, just drop us a note - we're very happy to help however we can. Email's normally the best way to get hold of us - [email protected]

Cheers
- James M
 


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