2.14 Importing and Exporting Files in PCX5 Format
Importing Files in PCX5 Format
Files in GRM, TRK, WPT and RTE formats are recognized in the following notations:
• dd.ddddd
• dd mm ss.ssss
• dd mm.mmmm
• UTM.
• British Grid
• German GR
• Irish Grid
• Swiss
• Swedish R90
• Taiwan 67 Grid
To import, choose
Files > Open File >PCX5 Files
option to view files with PCX5 program extensions.
Note that in data import, the Waypoint text will be configured to capital letters. Use the
Convert Text to Lower
Case
tool to change the imported text to lowercase, for better readability on the screen. See topic: Converting
Waypoint Text to Lower case.
Saving Files in GRM Format from PXC5
GPS TrackMaker® allows you to save files in GRM (Garmin® PCX5) program format. GRM format saves
Tracklogs, Routes and Waypoints into the same file.
The data will be always saved in
dd.ddddd
notation and WGS 84 datum.
To save data in GRM format, just to choose Files > Save as > Garmin PCX5.
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