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OK, no problem that's what I thought.
Oh and I just meant Navigation because I couldn't remember the letters for the specific file types.
Mojave Rd. April 15-17 2011
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OK, no problem that's what I thought.
Oh and I just meant Navigation because I couldn't remember the letters for the specific file types.
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Hmmm, I am looking at my Topo 9.0 software right now and when I select transfer import or create it only displays a .dmt in the pull down for file types. Oh well I guess I will try it when I get a file from you.
Mark -
Try right clicking on the navi file (pc not mac) and choose "open with". Choose the Delorme exe file/program to run your "navi" file. Hope that works?
I use the 6.0 version of Delorme. On mine, when the program is open, I go down to the bottom of the screen and click on the "Draw" tab. Then on the right hand side I go to "Import" then select the GPX file that's on my hard drive that I want to open. The program then embeds the tracks and waypoints into the TOPO map.
That's awesome Ollie, I have Delorme 7.0 and the instructions you gave work perfect and it allows me to see all the formats that the program accepts.
Did you upload any additional maps or charts for the area? The OEM Delorme TOPO map is horrible when you are zoomed in, basically you get nothing. I uploaded the SAT 10 imagery and it's decent but expensive. Any suggestions?
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Mark-
If Ollie's suggestion does not work just call the Delorme support number, they are very helpful if you have current software.They are in Maine so call early.
Technical Support - for installation and other support
Phone: 1.207.846.8900
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm EST, Fri 9:00am-5:00pm EST
Scott,
I haven't loaded any additional maps other than what I got with the program (which you turned me onto during our last Mojave trip BTW). It sounds to me like you might be running the Delorme City Program and not TOPO. I could be wrong though. The program I have is Delorme TOPO 6.0. It shows contour lines and all that stuff. It's city streets are limited but it does do routing on highways. I like Delorme and I use it to track while I'm in the dirt but I have found that programs like National Geographic TOPO 4.0 (actual USGS maps) show a lot more detail and points of interest. They even have handwritten notes from when they did their last surveys back in '78. Some of the waypoints yousee in there are pulled off of the TOPO 4.0 program and the items I have reference don't even show up on the Delorme or Garmin mapping TOPO software. You can track with TOPO 4.0 but it isn't nearly as robust and it's clunky.
When I create routes and plan trips, whether hiking or offroading, I use TOPO 4.0, Google Earth, and Delorme for reference tools and then transfer waypoints and data into my Garmin Mapsource to create tracks and gpx file. After I have the gpx file I can import it into any of my other programs. A lot of programs will not allow you to export a track. They make you export as bread crumbs (a track of waypoints). I don't like that. I like a solid line to follow instead of going point to point. I have missed turns going point to point and when you are hiking a track is much more friendly to follow because of the slow rate of speed you are traveling.
You will note the different colored tracks in the file I sent you. The red track is the primary route. They yellow tracks are the optional sites we can try based on our time constraints. I want to try and hit several of the yellows. We'll see...
yeah I'm still in I get off work at 4:30pm on Thursday. I'm solo so I'll be down to roll out whenever on Friday. Don't really have a lot of stuff so I could probably help carry firewood.
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I might take you up on that Ryan.
Hey PM me you phone # so I can be in contact with you on Thursday.
Hey PM me you phone # so I can be in contact with you on Thursday.
Mark,
Did you manage to get any of those files to work?
Did you manage to get any of those files to work?
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Nope, sent you an e-mail.
I downloaded the .tpx file because that was what is compatable with my software but it had an error for both draw files. I need a .ap2 files for draw files.
Gotta say this software is really frustrating and on my own map I have only been able to punch in 3 points while I can make a kick A$$ google map as you can see from my earlier posts. Wish I could just transfer my google maps file into my Topo 9.0 software.
I downloaded the .tpx file because that was what is compatable with my software but it had an error for both draw files. I need a .ap2 files for draw files.
Gotta say this software is really frustrating and on my own map I have only been able to punch in 3 points while I can make a kick A$$ google map as you can see from my earlier posts. Wish I could just transfer my google maps file into my Topo 9.0 software.
Nope, sent you an e-mail.
I downloaded the .tpx file because that was what is compatable with my software but it had an error for both draw files. I need a .ap2 files for draw files.
Gotta say this software is really frustrating and on my own map I have only been able to punch in 3 points while I can make a kick A$$ google map as you can see from my earlier posts. Wish I could just transfer my google maps file into my Topo 9.0 software.
Call the phone number I gave you, they will help you out.
Technical Support - for installation and other support
Phone: 1.207.846.8900
Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm EST, Fri 9:00am-5:00pm EST
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Yeah, I only work half days Fridays so I will be on the phone with them today.
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OK, just got off the phone and what I needed was to go to the draw tab and import your .gpx file and whala.... You would think you would just be able to click on your .tpx file but I guess not.
Now I get to check out the trip route and at first glance now I see why we will need extra gas. Hope my 1 Nato can will be enough, does Cima have a gas station?
Now I get to check out the trip route and at first glance now I see why we will need extra gas. Hope my 1 Nato can will be enough, does Cima have a gas station?
Did you see my earlier post?
Glad you got it worked out.There isn't any gas that I'm aware of on Cima road. Maybe Ryan can carry a spare can for you on his rack? On day two I'm going to take a shortcut that hopefully knocks out a series of whoops to get to Beale Mount (Camp 2).
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No, I didn't see that.... 
I was using my iPhone that day.
I was using my iPhone that day.
It happens to the best of us.
If you can't find a way to carry an extra can or Ryan can't help, let me know. I might have room.
If you can't find a way to carry an extra can or Ryan can't help, let me know. I might have room.
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Yeah, I have to score a second can first and yeah I am not set-up at all to carry two in fact this will be my first time carrying my single can on a gas basket hitched into my tire swing.
Thought I would share my gas basket while it's nice and pretty before it's maiden run.
So where is Beale Mtn. is it labeled as "Camp Future" on your GPS file? That seems kind of far so thinking it is near Deer Springs.
Thought I would share my gas basket while it's nice and pretty before it's maiden run.
So where is Beale Mtn. is it labeled as "Camp Future" on your GPS file? That seems kind of far so thinking it is near Deer Springs.
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I can carry extra cans on my rack. I was planning on bringing two but can bring 3-4 if needed. any suggestions on getting firewood up top and securing it down?