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Import of gpx-file doesn't work

MarkkuS
over 2 years ago

Import of gpx-files doesn't work. A get message the file could not transfered. I have tried several different gpx-files.

RCR-Säterbo-Tyringe.zip

  • 0 over 2 years ago

    Try the 'RCR-Säterbo-Tyringe_v2.gpx'. It imported without error for me.

    RCR-Säterbo-Tyringe_v2.zip

    Garmin Connect has certain expectations of the headers of a GPX files. All I did was open your file and then save under a new name using a GPX editor whose GPX headers I know work with Garmin Connect.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to Scillonian

    Thanks for your answer.

    I thought gpx-files always had a standard configuration.
    I shall try to resave the file with a gpx-editor.

    But you should not need to do this.

    I also found workaround by loading the gpx-file via usb connection between PC-Edge. And Edge did load it without any problem.

  • 0 over 2 years ago in reply to MarkkuS

    I too load GPX files directly to my Edge. Another benefit of doing this, besides the Edge being more tolerant on the format of the GPX file, is the elevation data in the GPX file being preserved.

    If the GPX is imported via Garmin Connect the elevation data from the GPX file is replaced with DEM elevation data. If your physical track of your route has high bridges, deep cuttings, and tunnels, this replacement of the recorded elevation with DEM elevation is a problem.

  • +1 over 2 years ago in reply to MarkkuS

    I found I have used wrong import function. I tried to use the cloud import function, which says it can import gpx-files, but that doesn't work.
    Instead you shall use the the import function on the track page, which I didn't notice before.
    And now I have no problems with import of gpx-files via GC.