Garmin data (gdb) to csv

[toergisch]

Hi there,

I just recorded the track I want to create with a garmin gps tracker, now I own a gdb file with 2 tracks in.
how can I convert it to the csv file to import it to BTB?

http://www.profsoftware.com/dbtkxml/db2csv.htm
found this link, but don't understand anything,yet!
I have map source from garmin installed on my PC. But don't know how to use it...:monkey:
I think it can't be too difficult.

 

[Simon Dove]

I've done this with traqmate data, but it has a friendly export. You just have to reformat and eliminate unnecessary columns. I'll look at the raw garmin gdb file if you'd like and tell if there's anything I can do with it

 

[toergisch]

I am just rying to find out, what traqmate is..

EDIT: Ok I 've seen what it is
But which format does it save the recorded tracks?

EDIT2: i do not knwo how to send private messages in this forum.. lol

EDIT3: the pm question is answered

EDIT4: I do not have excel on my computer

 

[R Soul]

If you need to use a spreadsheet (e.g. for its calculating abilities) you could use the one which comes with OpenOffice, or you could search Google for something like Excel Alternative and see what looks suitable.

 

[ogre]

I use GPS TrackMaker http://www.gpstm.com/ , will import your path directly from your garmin , then save as xxxxxx.kml run BTB then import xxxxxx.kml

 

[toergisch]

Thanks ogre, I'll give this a try!

 

[toergisch]

Ok, I managed to convert to kml with trackmaker, but...

...the in btb imported kml track, makes me wonder, if the gps tracker I used, does record altitude correct, better said exact.
See on picture what I mean, it's easier to explain!
http://www.ly-racing.de/album_pic.php?pic_id=2514

The gpstracker I used: Garmin GPS MAP 60CSX

I just thougt, that these machines record altitude more precisely..:question:

 

[Erwin Greven]

I don't have the rights to enter the page:

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[toergisch]

http://www.pic-upload.de/view-3681190/hhh.jpg.html
sorry, I still don't know how to upload pics here

 

[ogre]

Hi toergisch, I use a Garmin etrex legend HCx with no barometric altimeter and find that the height data although not very acurate is a fair starting point. Like you I would have expected the 60csx to do a much better job. Sorry not to be more help.

 

[toergisch]

I read in other forums, that other users of this machine had similar problems, maybe it was our own fault, because of wrong usage..:confused2: Sad!

 

[Eric Tozer]

Try this site & see if it will convert your file.
http://www.gpsvisualizer.com/
I usually convert to .TXT & then edit in Gnumeric (excel clone) to match the .CSV in the BTB support folder.
Then save out of Gnumeric as a .CSV.