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Garmin GPSMAP 62s: How to download waypoints and tracks from the GPSMAP 62s? (18 replies)

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How to download waypoints and tracks from the GPSMAP 62s?

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G. Sanders
Bellingham

Original question asked on Oct 2, 2010, 7:54am

GPSMap 62s

I've updated the 62s unit software, and I've updated to the latest MapSource version, but all I can download from the machine are the tracks.

I need my waypoints! Please help.

Dan
British Columbia

Reply #1 on Oct 2, 2010, 8:59pm

Hi, you are suppose to use Basecamp with the new version of files(GPX) not Mapsource, but if you want all your tracks and waypoints, save them on your desktop (from your old GPS) and then plug and turn on your 62 in the computer...click and drag your file(waypoints and tracks) onto the 62's files...when your unconnect and restart, there's your waypoints and tracks.

G. Sanders
Bellingham

Reply #2 on Oct 3, 2010, 5:11am

Thanks Dan!

I don't remember if there was even a CD-ROM that come with the Garmin 62s. I just took the unit out of the box and ran to the field. Garmin certainly should have mentioned BaseCamp in their Quick Start manual. The unit was pretty stripped-down when it arrived. It came with some carabiner clip, but not a lanyard. I had to make my own lanyard in the field with some twine.

Everything works ok now.

--G

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #3 on Oct 4, 2010, 8:37am

Hello G. Sanders,

The Garmin GPSMap 62S is made for use with Basecamp. Basecamp comes with the NEW topo maps and is also a free download from Garmins site (No maps included with the download).

Cheers

Dave
Bismarck ND

Reply #4 on Nov 16, 2010, 12:49am

Can I enter waypoints with coordinates that I have on a list?

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #5 on Nov 16, 2010, 12:34pm

Hello Dave,

Yes you can. Just place a point and edit the coordinates. You can also create a CSV or GPX file to send over to the unit via a PC.

Cheers
Jordan

Ronald Byram
Charlotte.NC

Reply #6 on Dec 19, 2010, 12:12pm

I too have issues with Garmin 62 and trying to download way points to Delorme topo 8 and or saved Tracks. anyone else have this issue?

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #7 on Dec 21, 2010, 9:48am

Hello Ronald,

You will need to update your Delorme software to Version 9. Hopefully that will fix your issues. If it does not fix the problem, then just watch Delorme's site for more updates and let them know because it is a function of their software that is not working.

Cheers

Luke
Malawi

Reply #8 on Mar 23, 2011, 5:54am

Hey Chaps

I've been using five garmin 60cx units to measure the land sizes of small holder farmers using the track function. A couple of these have since been replaced with the new 62s units, I'm failing to download the saved tracks into mapsource,(I can only download the current track). From the above thread it seems like i will need to use Basecamp to download from the 62s. Is it posssible to download tracks from the 60cx into basecamp as well? Ideally i would like to download the tracks from both the 60cx and the 62s into the same program. Any ideas???

Cheers

Jordan GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #9 on Mar 23, 2011, 9:47am

Hello Luke,

Basecamp is a better program and supports both units. Basecamp also allows you to manage the data better

Cheers

chankham
Laos

Reply #10 on Jul 13, 2011, 9:23pm

how to download waypionts from GPSMAP 62s

GPS City
Calgary, AB

Reply #11 on Jul 14, 2011, 7:23am

Hello Chankham,

All you need to do is download Basecamp from Garmins website. It will allow you to download and upload GPS data.

Cheers

QGS
Carrollton, Tx

Reply #12 on Aug 19, 2012, 7:34pm

i just bought a 62s (bundle). i have read that i need to download Basecamp so i can upload/download waypoints. do i need to plug in the GPS, or can i just download basecamp to my computer? i had a magellan for years and switched over. can i download those points or do i have to manually put them in? i have a lot!

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #13 on Aug 20, 2012, 8:01am

You can convert your Magellan points to a format such as GPX using the Magellan software you own or a third party software. You can then open the GPX file in Basecamp and send to the Garmin GPS. Basecamp is a download from GArmin. You will need your unit plugged into the computer to transfer points. the 62S can not transfer points wireless.

Tim
Bhutan

Reply #14 on Jan 5, 2013, 2:21am

Helo,

what is difference between ozi explorer and basecamp

Tim
Bhutan

Reply #15 on Jan 5, 2013, 2:26am

Helo,

what is difference between ozi explorer and basecamp

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #16 on Jan 7, 2013, 8:06am

OZI explorer is used for managing your data from multiple units. You will need to buy OZI then buy the maps for it. The maps for it are not loadable into most GPS units.

Basecamp is for managing Garmin data and is free. Basecamp is free but you pay for the maps. The maps will be able to be loaded onto a Garmin GPS. Maps come on DVD or SD card.

They are similar programs but not the same. Basecamp will handle 98% of the things most people want to do. If you have special maps that Basecamp will not view then you will want OZI.

Dimas
Medan, Indonesia

Reply #17 on Apr 11, 2013, 3:28am

I cannot install basecamp on my laptop.

I using Windows 7 ultimate in 32-bit format.

Can you give me the solution?

Tq

Tom
GPS City

Reply #18 on Apr 11, 2013, 7:11am

Basecamp is compatible with Windows 7 Ultimate.
It is possible that the download was corrupt.
Try downloading it again and running it.
Garmin Tech Support Indonesia may also be of assistance.

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