Lowrance FF question

[BigTunaL]

Sorry for the confusion, I will re-phrase my question:

Waypoints were given to me on a piece of paper and I want to transfer them to my unit preferably not by keying them one by one on the unit itself.

I understand the .GPX is the file format compatible with the unit, but how do I create the .GPX file to be uploaded to the unit?

I am assuming that it needs to be created by a compatible software, or maybe type the coordinates in a text file and save it as .GPX

Thanks again for your input.

[GregAndrew]

You can create a .gpx file on a text editor, but you cannot just save the coordinates with a .gpx extension. There is a whole format that you need to use, and you need to know the version your FF is using. Some folks on BD have created files that produce tracks for the MPA borders as an example. Unless you are fairly familiar with programming, you are better off entering manually.

[Lipripper92592]

Originally Posted by BigTunaL

Sorry for the confusion, I will re-phrase my question:

Waypoints were given to me on a piece of paper and I want to transfer them to my unit preferably not by keying them one by one on the unit itself.

I understand the .GPX is the file format compatible with the unit, but how do I create the .GPX file to be uploaded to the unit?

I am assuming that it needs to be created by a compatible software, or maybe type the coordinates in a text file and save it as .GPX

Thanks again for your input.

Global mapper will export the .gpx file once you upload/import you coordinates. It's very time consuming on the lowrance unit. There are some online Microsoft Excel to .gpx conversion software, it's free.
If you are not heavy on keeping them a secret, you could email the scanned coordinates to me, and I'll convert them to a .GPX format for you. I'm inland bound, so won't blow out your spots.

Google maps will export a .gpx file as well, check out this link
http://www.st-owners.com/forums/show...gle-Maps-Route

This also exports .gpx as well.

http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/


I'm a Geographical Information Systems Analyst and the above conversions is a day to day operation for me. Global Mapper even exports to Lowarances Factory file format, meaning you could upload about any type of coordinates or background maps into the unit. You can download the free bathymetry (high res) and fill in the gaps on the lowrance units in the La Jolla area.

[Deamon]

Hold on, don't listen to these tech nerds. Send me the way points. I've got friends at Lowrance and we'll get them entered into your FF via satellite. Thank me later. Jim.

[Dannowar]

Originally Posted by Deamon

Hold on, don't listen to these tech nerds. Send me the way points. I've got friends at Lowrance and we'll get them entered into your FF via satellite. Thank me later. Jim.

Lol