I have created a script using Powershell + Python to convert the .FIT files to a csv, parse the data I want, then export it to a single Excel file (I have data upload & storage turned off in Garmin Connect).
All that's left is to automate copying the files from my watch to my PC, so that they can be converted and parsed safely.
I can't just copy the file path when I plug in the watch (as I thought I'd be able to before), as it's in the format "This PC\Venu 3s\...", which isn't the true file path (If there even is a true file path)
I understand that the watch doesn't act like a standard USB with its' own drive letter, but I've read up on it and it seems like there are ways to access files on external devices if they are using MTP, but I don't even know if my watch uses MTP.
There is a webpage from Garmin regarding MTP: https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?faq=ycfanFPMus028WBG13MEOA&tab=topics but when I type in my watch name at the top it tells me the page isn't related to my watch. I don't know if this is because the watch is new, and the page is outdated, or if it's using some other protocol.
I'm not experienced at all in this area so if anyone has knowledge about accessing files using Powershell I'd really appreciate the help.
Thanks