It can also export data as a Gpx file, or as Kml/Kmz for import into Google Earth, or send it to a GPS receiver. It can display the data (as map view using openstreetmap images and as altitude profile), edit this data (for example delete points and ranges, sort waypoints, compress tracks), and save the data (in various text-based formats). If you want to add more to this track at any time, simply right-click the track, then click “Properties”, and when the window pops up, move it out of the way (but keep it open) and continue to draw on your track.GpsPrune can load data from arbitrary text-based formats (for example, any tab-separated or comma-separated file) or Xml, or directly from a GPS receiver. Your track will be saved and displayed under “Places” in the track folder. Step 7: Once you are done drawing your track, you can finally click OK in your track window that you previously moved down and out of the way. Don’t forget, you can use the scroller on your mouse to zoom in and out too. Step 6: In order to continue drawing a track further on the map, simply use your keyboard arrows to move the map. You can also move a point by positioning the cursor over the point until it changes color, then click and drag to move it. If you closed it and want to go back to edit the track, just right click the track and go to Properties. If you make a mistake, the Delete key on your keyboard will delete the last point that was plotted as long as the Path Window is open. You can hold down the mouse clicker and drag, but the fewer the points/ the easier a track is to manage. Continue plotting points along a trail where you want to create a track. Click on a spot on the map where you want to begin your track. Step 5: Here’s where you will start drawing your track.
GE has some pretty amazing imagery these days and you can even spot the difference between dirt roads and double track and even singletrack! So it’s time to create some tracks of your own and start a new ride, hike, or whatever adventure it is you want to do. I usually pick a destination, then find what looks like small dirt roads or trails that connect me to them. If you are like me, you play around with Google Earth and scope out new areas that you want to visit.
Yes, there are apps for your phone that can easily work offline without cel reception, but there are many reasons you want a rugged and dedicated GPS device that is quick and easy to use on the go. I have it mounted to the handlebars of my KTM 690 motorcycle using RAM mounts. Garmin has since updated the 62s to the Garmin 64s. I use a Garmin 62s for navigating on and off the trail. Do you want to start doing longer adventure rides and explore new areas? How about hike a specific trail or mountain that is difficult to find? Maybe you want to go find a cabin in the middle of the desert that you spotted while playing around on Google Earth? GPS tracks will give you guidance that you need so you don’t get lost.