BradB. wrote: ↑Sun Nov 19, 2023 3:16 pm
I'm curious how you keep the data in the cloud waiting until you upload it to your device with Drive. Or do you just use Drive as you need the tracks, uploading a few at a time?
"You've opened a can of FrankB" Let me rephrase, I have a lot to say about this topic.
First of all read this PDF file:
download/file.php?id=1644
It explains how I do it. In a nutshell: I create my routes/tracks with Basecamp and then export a GPX to a folder on my harddrive. (You can use any other program that can export to GPX) I have Google Drive installed on my PC (Running Windows 10), and I configured it to automatically synchronize a designated folder to Google Drive. Then I grab my phone, open Google Drive on the phone, locate the GPX. When I open it, Garmin Drive kicks in and sends it to my XT.
There are other options:
- You could probably use OneDrive (Microsoft), or DropBox to replace Google Drive.
- If you dont want automatic sync, you can drag 'n drop the GPX files from explorer to
https://drive.google.com.
- You could have a look at MyRouteApp. You can import GPX files into MRA, and use the App on the phone to send it to Garmin Drive.
- You could email GPX files to yourself, and or your friends. Open Email on your phone, Garmin Drive should pick it up.
- You can even use WhatsApp. Install the WhatsApp App on your PC, or use WhatsApp web
https://web.whatsapp.com/ Create a WhatsApp group with your fellow riders. Send the GPX file(s) on your PC to that group. On your phone open WhatsApp and tap on the GPX file. Garmin Drive should pick it up.
Enough to discover.