GPS trails and Google Earth
Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:46 am
I'm updating the trail information in our Trails Database (http://www.snowtravelers.org/gps.php) by adding .gpx files and .kmz files.
GPX, or GPS eXchange Format is an XML schema designed for describing GPS data between software applications. This allows for more versatility in sharing and using the information.
On some systems, you have to right click on the link and select "Save Link As" to save the file.
KML was developed for use with Google Earth, which was originally named Keyhole Earth Viewer. You may download Google Earth for free from their web site (http://earth.google.com/intl/en/download-earth.html).
If you already have Google Earth installed, just click on the link and either use the Save function to save it to your local hard drive or open it with Google Earth.
Let me know what you think.
GPX, or GPS eXchange Format is an XML schema designed for describing GPS data between software applications. This allows for more versatility in sharing and using the information.
On some systems, you have to right click on the link and select "Save Link As" to save the file.
KML was developed for use with Google Earth, which was originally named Keyhole Earth Viewer. You may download Google Earth for free from their web site (http://earth.google.com/intl/en/download-earth.html).
If you already have Google Earth installed, just click on the link and either use the Save function to save it to your local hard drive or open it with Google Earth.
Let me know what you think.