#176
- Created on2012-05-18 03:29
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Specific characters do not import to waypoint description
Uploading waypoints from a shapefile to a Garmin eTrex Legend that contain "-" or "_" are removed from the waypoint description field (i.e., the "ident" field).
Example:
An ident field containing "19-1" will appear correctly in the DNRGPS interface, but when uploaded to the GPS unit, the same waypoint will be listed as "191".
It is possible to add the "-" character to the waypoint description afterward within the GPS unit itself, but doing this for dozens of waypoints is time consuming and not an option as these waypoints are uploaded to several units.
Note: this is not an issue on the eTrex Legend H model (the "-" character is retained after the upload).
Any workaround/fix would be appreciated.
Thanks for the great software!
Using Version 6.0.0.11 Build Date: 05/03/2012 6:32:44 AM
Example:
An ident field containing "19-1" will appear correctly in the DNRGPS interface, but when uploaded to the GPS unit, the same waypoint will be listed as "191".
It is possible to add the "-" character to the waypoint description afterward within the GPS unit itself, but doing this for dozens of waypoints is time consuming and not an option as these waypoints are uploaded to several units.
Note: this is not an issue on the eTrex Legend H model (the "-" character is retained after the upload).
Any workaround/fix would be appreciated.
Thanks for the great software!
Using Version 6.0.0.11 Build Date: 05/03/2012 6:32:44 AM
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on 2012-05-18 03:32 *
By dennis.duro
Description changed from Uploading waypoints from a ... to Uploading waypoints from a ...
This appears to be an issue with the back-end software we're using to upload to the older GPS models (older meaning the GPSs that don't have a drive appear in Windows Explorer when plugged into the computer). Unfortunately It is not something that I'm able to change. I've also just tested other special characters such as the decimal, comma, and equals but got the same results.
