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Is it possible to import tracks using GPX files that have custom colors. meaning Extension DisplayColor specified as Hex coded color. Instead of the predefined ones (RED, YELLOW...)?

Former Member
Former Member over 3 years ago

When importing GPX file with recorded routes from my own app, I want to specify custom colors for the track displayed in map using hex or rgb. Is it possible for Basecamp or are the colors limited to the predefined ones you can pick from dropdown

  • 0 over 3 years ago

    I would guess no.  The app reading the garmin DisplayColor extension will be expecting a string like "Red" and then have to decide what it means.  If it doesn't recognize the string then it will either fail to read the file or assign a default value.

    The easiest thing to do would be to create a short track in BaseCamp  and export it.  You can edit the file with Notepad.  Change the color to something BaseCamp should recognize like "Blue" and see what happens.  Then try a hex code for say "Yellow" and see what happens.