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[enduro360son]

After our TART adventure I would like to share the setup for converting .gdb track files to .gpx for use on smartphones, etc. It was pretty easy once I found the right mix of software. Links below are for Win / Mac and Android / Iphone versions.

Instructions below are specific to Win / Android. I purchased Back Country Navigator PRO, but this would work with the DEMO (2 week license?) as I tested it. Both apps have the ability to pre-download maps so they are available while OFFLINE from a service provider. Just keep GPS on and the app will show on the pre-downloaded maps your location.

Garmin BaseCamp (Win or Mac)
www.garmin.com/en-US/shop/downloads/basecamp

Back Country Navigator (Android)
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.crittermap.backcountrynavigator&hl=en

MotionX GPS (Iphone)
itunes.apple.com/us/app/motionx-gps/id299949744?mt=8



Download the .gdb files here.
www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=629219

Download, Install, and run BaseCamp. Select File / New / List to start a new track.  I renamed mine to TART after creating it.





Select File / Import







Select the .gdb file to add the track to your new "list".  I did this 3 times for each .gdb file.






After importing all the .gdb files; select File / Export. Make sure to select the newly created "list" (named TART in example) under "Library / My Collection".






Save your new list as a .gpx file.





Get that .gpx file on your phone.  I am assuming if you own a smartphone you know how to do this.

Download and install applicable smartphone app.  Then import that .gpx file!

I won't go on yet how to use the Android App, which is extremely robust in features if a little clunky on the interface.

I can't say for Iphone users (Brad may) how to get the file converted within the MotionX app; but it will do it for you.  Although I am sure you could use this method as well.

[woahblackbetty]

Thanks for sharing J! I've been needing to research this but didn't get around to it yet.

[Tim-WT]

Well done!

[Phillip-S]

Excellent tutorial!! Of course, you lost me at "download track files." But that's why I make it a point to hang around people smarter than me, so I can let them do all of the heavy mental lifting. Any idea if the process is this involved if you just buy the appropriate GPS?

[enduro360son]

The PC software BasCamp is actually for use with Garmin devices. Having a garmin device would net some more features and their propeitary maps. The process is similar but probably "automated" when you plug your garmin device into the PC.