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GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionxlat option ... 81lon opti
Da-taFil-ters85or seconds, expressed as one of the character "d", "h", "m", or "s". If no trailing character i
Da-taFil-ters86With the name option you can filter out a track by title.The comparison is always non-case-sensitive. Wildcards are allowed.start optio
Da-taFil-ters87This option sets the GPS fix status for all trackpoints to the specified value. Valid values for this optionare PPS, DGPS, 3D, 2D, or N
Da-taFil-ters88This option is not valid in combination with any other option.time optionSort by time.This option causes the waypoints to be sorted in
Da-taFil-ters89Example 4.10. Using the duplicate filter to suppress points with the same name andlocationThis command line removes points that have du
Da-taFil-ters90As an example, this option may be used to adjust the locations of "puzzle" geocaches in a Groundspeakpocket query:Example 4.
Da-taFil-ters91Example 4.14. Using the discard filtergpsbabel -i gpx -f in.gpx -x discard,hdop=10,vdop=20,hdopandvdop -ogpx -F out.gpxContribut
Da-taFil-ters92'swap' function to replace each copy with a filtered list. Finally, append all of the filtered lists to create onebig list, w
Da-taFil-ters93append option(pop) Append list.This option is only valid in conjunction with the pop. When it is specified, the topmost collection of d
Da-taFil-ters94You must specify either this option or the error option.error optionMaximum error.This option specifies the maximum allowable error tha
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionxidepth option ... 93Simplify
Da-taFil-ters95This option selects the destination type of this filter to be waypoints. Choose this when you want to converttracks or routes into wayp
96Appendix A. Supported DatumsSome formats in GPSBabel support multiple datums. For example, the datum option to the garmin_txtformat allows you to sp
97Appendix B. Garmin IconsFollowing is a list of the valid values for the garmin deficon option. These values are also used internallyby the GDB, BCR,
GarminIcons98City Hall Forest Navaid, Amber Pizza US hwyCivil Furbearer Navaid, Black Police Station Ultralight AreaCoast Guard Gambling/casino Navaid
99Appendix C. GPSBabel XCSV StyleFilesIntroductionOften it is desirable to add a new file format for "one-off" work (perhaps you want to exp
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles100# Date: 12/09/2002#DESCRIPTION Microsoft Streets and Trips 2002-2006EXTENSION txt## FILE LAYOUT DEFINITII
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles101Style Constant: CRNEWLINEMaps to Char(s): \r\nStyle Constant: TABMaps to Char(s): \tStyle Constant: SPACEMaps to Char(s): &
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles102 ENCODING UTF-8 # Use UTF-8 for input and output.DATUMThis value specifies the GPS datum to be used on read or w
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles103 FIELD_DELIMITER COMMA FIELD_DELIMITER ~The directive FIELD_DELIMITER is parsed for STYLE CONSTANTS as defined in
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles104to map the internal GPSBabel "description" variable to two or more fields on output). For all practicalpurposes,
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionxiiLATLON_HUMAN_READABLE ... 107LAT_NMEA ...
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles105 IFIELD INDEX,"0","%04d" # (Starts counting at zero) IFIELD INDEX,"","%04d"
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles106 IFIELD ICON_DESCR,"","%s" LAT_DECIMALLAT_DECIMAL defines LATITUDE in DECIMAL format. Note that this
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles107LAT_HUMAN_READABLELAT_HUMAN_READABLE defines LATITUDE in a human-readable format. This format is probablythe most expressiv
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles108 IFIELD LAT_NMEA, "%f", "%08.3f" # (writes 3558.322)LON_NMEADefines the longitude in the format
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles109EXCEL_TIMEEXCEL_TIME is the waypoint's creation time, if any. This is actually the decimal days since 1/1/1900and is h
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles110example: IFIELD HMSG_TIME,"","%d:%d:%d %s"HMSL_TIMEHMSG_TIME parses up to three time parts and am/pm
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles111GEOCACHE_CONTAINERGEOCACHE_CONTAINER is valid only for geocaches and is heavily influenced by the Groundspeakcontainer type
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles112 PATH_DISTANCE_MILES,"","%f"PATH_DISTANCE_KMPATH_DISTANCE_KM is like PATH_DISTANCE_MILES except it ou
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles113 GPS_HDOP,"","%f"GPS_SATNumber of satellites used for determination of the position. Needs integer co
GPS-Ba-belXCSVStyleFiles114BADCHARS COMMASHORTLEN 24## INDIVIDUAL DATA FIELDS, IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE:#IFIELD LON_HUMAN_READABLE, "", "
xiiiList of Tables3.1. Grid values for garmin_txt ... 283.2. track
115GlossaryTerms that are used in conjunction with GPSBabel.GGeocaching GPS based "paper chase", see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching
xivList of Examples3.1. Using gdb option roadbook to create simple html roadbook ... 253.2. Command showing garmi
xvIntroductionThe Problem: Too many incompatible GPS fileformatsThere are simply too many gratuitously different file formats to hold waypoint, track,
1Chapter 1. Getting it and Building itGPSBabel is distributed "ready to run" on most common operating systems via the download page [http://
2Chapter 2. UsageInvocationIf you're using GPSBabel, you will need to know how to do at least two things: read data from a file, andwrite it to a
Us-age3useful if you're writing to a target format that isn't the lowest common denominator but the source datawas written for the lowest co
Us-age4gpsbabel -i geo -f 1.loc -i gpx -f 2.gpx -i pcx 3.pcx -o gpsutil -Fbig.gpsYou can write the same data in different output formats:gpsbabe
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Us-age5[Common format settings]snupper=Ysnlen=10[gpx]gpxver=1.1[magellan]baud=115200[tiger][Garmin categories]; any # from 1 to 161=fixed waypoints2=t
Us-age6As of this writing, Garmin's PVT protocol and NMEA are supported inputs. KML, NMEA, and the variouXCSV formats are supported on output. Ad
7Chapter 3. The Formats? Character Separated Values (xcsv)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis format is a very flexible module that can b
TheFor-mats8snunique optionMake synth. shortnames unique.When this option is specified, GPSBabel will ensure that all short names are unique within th
TheFor-mats9Alan Map500 waypoints and routes (.wpr)(alanwpr)This format can...• read and write waypoints• read and write routesGPSBabel supports .wpr
TheFor-mats10Cambridge/Winpilot glider software (cam-bridge)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis format is derived from the xcsv format, s
TheFor-mats11be "found geocache" or "unfound geocache"; it might be useful to know that when looking at a list oficons in Cetus.Co
TheFor-mats12deficon optionDefault icon name.This option specifies the default icon name on output.index optionIndex of route/track to write (if more
TheFor-mats13• read tracksThis format supports cotoGPS™, a Palm™ GPS program. It can read both track and marker (waypoint)files. It is currently unabl
TheFor-mats14• read and write waypoints• write tracks• read and write routesThis format supports the DeLorme [http://www.delorme.com] ".an1"
TheFor-mats15This option has a special format that is best demonstrated by example: "road=I-599!limited!Beecher St.!major" This option will
TheFor-mats16zoom optionZoom level to reduce points.This option specifies at what zoom level Street Atlas will begin showing reduced versions of your
TheFor-mats17off and on which one you want to view. The first time you import the file, in the assign field types, checkthe circle above Full Name and
TheFor-mats18This option causes GPSBabel to read the route as if it were a track, synthesizing times starting from thecurrent time, using the estimate
TheFor-mats19XMap on the PocketPC stores its waypoints in individual .wpt files. For example, waypoints generated byXMap on the PocketPC are stored by
TheFor-mats20Contributed to GPSBabel by Alex Mottram.EasyGPS binary format (easygps)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis is the binary fil
TheFor-mats21If multiple track segments are provided in the input file, the one with the most points will be used.A route stored in another format rep
TheFor-mats22Merging into IGC formatA route stored in another format can be merged with an existing IGC file that has no task declaration, togenerate
TheFor-mats23• write tracks• write routesThis is a write-only format used to feed waypoints, tracks, and routes into Franson Technolgies' [http:/
TheFor-mats24When importing tracks, use "[ignore]" instead of "Name", "Comment" and "Description".http://www.f
ivTable of ContentsIntroduction ... xvThe
TheFor-mats25Support for the "Garmin GPS Database" format used by default in MapSource™ versions since release6.0 of that product. By defaul
TheFor-mats26This format supports the Garmin Mapsource™ product family.This format is based on significant reverse-engineering and guesswork. GPSBabel
TheFor-mats27This option causes GPSBabel to write proximity values for waypoints. Most input formats do not supportproximity values, so the default is
TheFor-mats28grid optionWrite position using this grid..This value specifies the grid to be used on write.Table 3.1. Grid values for garmin_txt# idx s
TheFor-mats29• read and write waypoints• read and write tracks• read and write routesGarmin documents only PCX5, an older format limited to the lame N
TheFor-mats30like the X series (GPSMap60, etc.) you must explictly put the unit in mass storage mode or mount thememory chip in an external reader and
TheFor-mats31notes optionWrite notes to address field.The GPI address field is often visible in lists on the device. Use this option if you want to se
TheFor-mats32the following Bluetooth Garmin products:GPS 101and most serial Garmin GPS receivers including:eMap eTrex H GPS 12 Rhino 110eTrex Camo For
TheFor-mats33Custom icons are supported on units that support that. Neither GPSBabel nor your firmware know whatis associated with any given slot numb
TheFor-mats34power_off optionCommand unit to power itself down.This command forces an immediate powerdown of the addressed Garmin receiver. It is igno
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionvwpt_type option ... 16radius option ..
TheFor-mats35If this option is specified, its value will be used for all waypoints, not just those that do not already havedescriptions. That is, this
TheFor-mats36• read and write waypointsGeoniche [http://www.raydarllc.com/] is a Palm/OS application oriented for the off-road user. This modulewas co
TheFor-mats37When this option is nonzero, GPSBabel draws placemarks for tracks and routes. The default value for thisoption is 1, which causes placema
TheFor-mats38When this option is zero, no labels are added for track and route points. This option defaults to one, solabels are added by default.max_
TheFor-mats39This option specifies the database name for the output file. This name is not the same thing as the file nameon your computer; this is th
TheFor-mats40GPSman (gpsman)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis format is derived from the xcsv format, so it has all of the same options
TheFor-mats41• read and write tracks• read and write routesThis is the most capable and expressive of all the file formats supplied. It is described a
TheFor-mats42• read and write waypointsThe Holux gm-100 (e-fox) gps receiver uses standard compact flash cards. File formats were provided byHolux-Tai
TheFor-mats43encrypt optionEncrypt hints using ROT13.Use this option to encrypt hints from Groundspeak GPX files.logs optionInclude groundspeak logs i
TheFor-mats44Support for Kartex 5 trackfiles. For more info see kwf2.Kartex 5 Waypoint File (kwf2)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis for
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionvicategory option ... 30hide option ...
TheFor-mats45Lowrance USR (lowranceusr)This format can...• read and write waypoints• read and write tracks• read and write routesThe Lowrance iFinder
TheFor-mats46Magellan Mapsend (mapsend)This format can...• read and write waypoints• read and write tracks• read and write routesThis format supports
TheFor-mats47Finally, because NAV Companion is not designed to work with desktop applications, you must tell NAVCompanion that its waypoints database
TheFor-mats48Map330 Explorist 200 (with aftermarket cable)SporTrak Map Color Explorist 300 (with aftermarket cable)SporTrak Map Explorist 210SporTrak
TheFor-mats49Meridian Platinum Explorist XLThe RoadMate family of products is not supported.This format is used for both the serial protocol used on t
TheFor-mats50Certain firmware versions have problems handling this which makes transfers unnecessarily slow. Trans-fers on all units at high serial sp
TheFor-mats51Mapopolis.com Mapconverter CSV (mapcon-verter)This format can...• read and write waypointsThis format is derived from the xcsv format, so
TheFor-mats52Microsoft AutoRoute 2002 (pin/route reader)(msroute)This format can...• read routesInput support for Microsoft AutoRoute 2002-2006 .axe f
TheFor-mats53to use it, including preserving hyperlinks, are at gpsbabel.org [http://www.gpsbabel.org/formats/s_and_t/Importing_into_Microsoft_Streets
TheFor-mats54Careful experimentation with this value may help to reduce conversion errors.prefer_shortnames optionUse shortname instead of description
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionviiHTML Output (html) ... 42styles
TheFor-mats55Create one using the "Export map to Pocketstreets" option in S&T. You can also pick up some majorcity maps on the web from
TheFor-mats56• read and write waypointsNational Geographic Topo! Waypoint and Route Format. This module reads and writes .TPG files createdby various
TheFor-mats57noretired optionSuppress retired geocaches.Navigon Mobile Navigator .rte files (nmn4)This format can...• read and write routesSupport for
TheFor-mats58NetStumbler [http://www.netstumbler.com/]MacStumbler [http://www.macstumbler.com/]nseicon optionNon-stealth encrypted icon name.This opti
TheFor-mats59This format is the file representation of the NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) 0183 log andwaypoint format for GPS devices.
TheFor-mats60GPGGA sentences contain the location and quality of the GPS position fix.gpvtg optionRead/write GPVTG sentences.This option tells GPSBabe
TheFor-mats61Note that very long tracks may be subject to clock drift, as GPSBabel does not take into account the amountof time it may take to write t
TheFor-mats62snupper optionUPPERCASE synth. shortnames.snunique optionMake synth. shortnames unique.wptfgcolor optionWaypoint foreground color.wptbgco
TheFor-mats63logs optionInclude groundspeak logs if present.Use this option to include Groundspeak cache logs in the created document.bookmarks_short
TheFor-mats64• read and write waypointsQuoVadis for Palm OS marcosoft.com [http://www.marcosoft.com/] is a program for Palm/OS. Work-ing with record d
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionviiiNavicache.com XML (navicache) ... 56noretired o
TheFor-mats65Position information is preserved, but the aviation-specific information such as runway length and airportfrequency, are written as blank
TheFor-mats66Convert route number 'index' from source into sdf format.We have a lot of more expressive formats thats support more than one r
TheFor-mats67Tab seperated export-all (except geocaching data) file format. Intended to serve as source for number-pro-cessing applications like OpenO
TheFor-mats68splitoutput optionWrite each waypoint in a separate file.Splits output into separate files for each waypoint by appending a decimal numbe
TheFor-mats69• read and write waypointsReads and writes places files for use in TopoMapPro places files [http://www.topomappro.com]. As thisfile type
TheFor-mats70genurl optionGenerate file with lat/lon for centering map.genurl is a convenience option for generating the scaling paramaters when acces
TheFor-mats71This option specifies the pin to be used if a waypoint has a creation time newer than 'oldthresh' days.The default is "red
TheFor-mats72• read and write tracks• read and write routesUnicsv examines the first line of a file to determine the field order and field separator i
TheFor-mats73 x_pos = Longitude y = Latitude y_pos = Latitude z = Altitude (elevation) We support some enhan
TheFor-mats74This value specifies the grid to be used on write. It is similar to the grid option of garmin_txt (see Table 3.1,“Grid values for garmin_
GPS-Ba-belDoc-u-men-ta-tionixnosep option ... 67encrypt opti
TheFor-mats75the units are not certain and so those fields are ignored. The rest of the entry has not yet been decoded. Theformat uses little-endian b
TheFor-mats76aioicon optionInfrastructure open icon name.ahcicon optionAd-hoc closed icon name.ahoicon optionAd-hoc open icon name.snmac optionShortna
TheFor-mats77erase optionErase device data after download.This option erases the track log from the device after download.Wintec WBT-201/G-Rays 2 Bina
78Chapter 4. Data FiltersGPSBabel supports data filtering. Data filters are invoked from the command line via the '-x' option. Itshould be n
Da-taFil-ters79Example 4.1. Using the polygon filterSuppose you have a polygon file that defines the border of your county, called mycounty.txt. This
Da-taFil-ters80The arc is defined in a file whose name must be provided with the file. That file contains pairs of coor-dinates for the vertices of th
Da-taFil-ters81When this option is specified, the usual sense of the arc filter is reversed. That is, points that are closerthan distance are discarde
Da-taFil-ters82This option specifies the maximum distance a point may be from the central point in order to remain inthe dataset. Points closer than t
Da-taFil-ters83line (actually a great circle) between the adjacent points. You must specify either the distance or thetime option.Example 4.5. Using t
Da-taFil-ters84Manipulate track lists (track)WARNING: This filter always drops empty tracks.This filter performs various operations on track data.move
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