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  1. Kevin Considine

    via de la Plata GPS track file

    I opened google maps and see no indication there is a way to download a gps file into it? Could you be more specific please?
  2. BrienC

    My load of electronics

    Thanks newfydog for suggesting the MotionX GPS app. Without success, I've been trying to load all my GPS logs, collected with the Strava app, into one map of Spain. So I bought the MotionX app and followed their directions to import my GPX file (edited from my 20 daily files into one). Voila, it...
  3. newfydog

    My load of electronics

    You can download any track in the .gpx format. Just about any GPS track can be converted to .gpx if it is not already in that format They can be seen on a variety of maps in MotionX, but you would not see your Spain Topo and the track at the same time on MotionX
  4. peregrina2000

    My load of electronics

    So, newfydog, if I were to put this program on my phone, could I then download wikiloc tracks and follow them? I don't care much about recording my tracks, the main thing is not to get desperately lost. My GPS has the Spain topo map, which I think must be different from a street map, but would...
  5. Kanga

    My load of electronics

    In my case I use an iPhone for everything including GPS but I do think in Laurie's case she may be better sticking with her separate dedicated GPS device for the better battery life. @newfydog I have MotionX but found it too complicated to fathom; I could not work out where or how to load...
  6. Anniesantiago

    My load of electronics

    Ok. Great! I'll buy it. Do you know (approximately) what the extra maps will cost?? I assume you have to purchase maps?
  7. Waka

    Who Uses GPS

    Not found that button yet.
  8. D

    Who Uses GPS

    I really like the MotionX app as well. One feature I really appreciate is that it allows one to 'track' another (with their permission, of course) person using the app. My wife and I spend time together and apart whilst walking and this gives her a great sense of security knowing that I get an...
  9. Waka

    Who Uses GPS

    Thanks for the guide, I'll give it a try on my iPhone.
  10. newfydog

    Who Uses GPS

    That is an iPhone with the motionX app. I use a Garmin Dakota 20 when biking because it is tough, waterproof and has good battery life. Walking I just use the phone We talked about a fair bit here...
  11. kmrice

    Best gps offline app i-phone

    I've used MotionX ( I think the full name is MotionX-GPS) for a couple of years (since reading a Newfydog recommendation quite a while back - thanks, Newfydog!) and found it works great. You preload the maps using your WiFi at home or wherever, and you then have them whenever you need them...
  12. kmrice

    Le Puy to SSPdP pilgrim route - app required for iPhone 5S (electronic maps).

    Thanks. Do you think it is accurate? Have you had any experience accessing additional map types as "custom" maps in MotionX? I found a website about doing this and was able to add USGS maps and World Topo maps. I'm wondering if IGN maps could be added the same way, which would be really great...
  13. kmrice

    Le Puy to SSPdP pilgrim route - app required for iPhone 5S (electronic maps).

    Newfydog, thanks for recommending MotionX, which I used with great success from SJPdP to Santiago last fall. It was really great. I'm looking for a track of the route for Le Puy to SJPdP. The file attached to your post is named lepuygpx.gpx, but when I opened it, it seems to be a track for...
  14. rcamargo

    How to view and travel the Camino in Google Earth

    Yes, I have. Just putting together all information that newfydog and Jim have said: 1- Go here and download the kml version of the Camino Frances (just click the download button) 2- Go here and convert the kml file to a gpx file (mark the option GPX, select the kml file you have downloaded to...
  15. rcamargo

    How to view and travel the Camino in Google Earth

    Newfydog, then i won't be using google earth on the way, the iphone with motionx offline will be good enough. Patgreen, thanks... I will use Dropbox to save the maps, i already have some files there. It works well for me because it's available for IOS and Android. In the city, with wi-fi...
  16. patgreen

    How to view and travel the Camino in Google Earth

    Good point. I forgot about data. MotionX doesn't seem to be available for Android. I've just downloaded "Maps With Me Offline Map" from Google Play, it costs about 5 euro and it seems to do what's required. It isn't a satnav as such as it doesn't give directions, it just shows you where you are...
  17. rcamargo

    How to view and travel the Camino in Google Earth

    Thank you so much newfydog and Jim, very useful thread. Now i have the CF track on my iphone 4S, loaded on motionx. I will start my camino on sept 5th and the map will be with me all time, just in case.
  18. gailsweb

    Ipad mini

    Did you have 3G on or just use gps on mini? If so was the accuracy similar?
  19. lynnejohn

    Which GPS do you recommend?

    @newfydog - Is there a similar capability on android?
  20. OssieMate

    Le Puy to SSPdP pilgrim route - app required for iPhone 5S (electronic maps).

    Hi newfydog. You are a wealth of information. Thanks for the instructions to make it simple for me to use the maps and for the tips on using wi-fi against data downloaded, that can be quite expensive to use. All the best. Ralph

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