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Importing GPX Files into BaseCamp and Transferring the Data to a Garmin Marine Handheld
GPX files can come from various sources and contain data such as routes, tracks, waypoints, and geocaches.
These files can be imported into our BaseCamp program to review on a computer and then transferred to a compatible handheld Garmin.
Importing and Transferring GPX Files
First, import the GPX file(s) into BaseCamp with the following steps.
Open BaseCamp
Select the File drop-down menu from the top toolbar
Select Import
Browse to the GPX file location from the Import File window
Select Open for Windows or Import for Mac
Once the GPX file has loaded, it can be transferred to the handheld.
Transferring GPX Files to a Garmin Outdoor Handheld
Select the data and transfer it with the steps below.
Windows
Connect the Garmin to the computer
Select the data to send
Select an item, list, or multiple items (using CTRL+Click or Shift+Click)
Select the Device drop-down menu
Hover over Send To Device
Select Send ['Name'] to Device, or Send Selection to Device
Select the My Collection folder
Select the Device drop-down menu
Hover over Send To Device
Select Send 'My Collection' to Device
Select the device to send the selected data
Select OK
The selected data now transfers to the handheld.
Mac
Connect the Garmin to the computer
Select the data to send
Select a list, or the My Collection folder
Select an item, or multiple items (using Command+Click or Shift+Click)
Click and drag the highlighted items to the Garmin in the upper left-hand corner
Select a list, or the My Collection folder
Select the Transfer drop-down menu
Select Send ['Name'] to Device
Check the boxes for the data to send
Select Send to send a list of all saved data to the Gamin
The selected data now transfers to the handheld.