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Detailed Track Editing in BaseCamp

Occasionally you may want to edit track details within BaseCamp™ software, either for your own benefit to use in the future, to share your track files with others, or to use your track files in third-party applications.

Both the Windows and Mac versions of BaseCamp software allow for detailed editing for the more advanced user. Each section below goes over a specific set of steps.

Deleting Incorrect Track Points

When recording tracks, it is possible to end up with incorrect track points throughout the track either due to not acquiring a satellite signal before moving, not pausing or stopping the track recording during breaks, etc. You can delete those track points so the track is more in line with the actual path you traveled.

Select your operating system below for steps.

Windows

Double-click a track from the left panel.
Select the Properties tab.
Right-click a point.
Select Delete.

The track point(s) should now be deleted. Repeat steps 3-4 for any additional points you wish to delete.

Mac

Double-click a track from the left panel.
Select one or more points from the dialog box. For steps, see - Selecting Multiple Items - Mac.
Select .
Select Delete Selected Point(s).

The track point(s) should now be deleted.

Splitting Tracks

Splitting a track can be a great tool if you end up with a longer track than intended because you forgot to stop the track recording after the previous activity, or if you recorded yourself following multiple trails in one recording and prefer to separate them for easier use in the future.

Select your operating system below for steps.

Windows

Right-click a track from the left panel.
Select Show on Map. This displays the track on the map to the right as a colored line.
Select from the top toolbar, then grab the map to move it to the location you wish to split from.
Hover the mouse arrow over the track line.
Right-click the spot on the track you wish to split from.
Select Split Track Here or Split Track At Segment.

NOTE: As pictured above, the full track will be displayed with arrows on the map.

NOTE: After splitting a track, the split portion will be displayed with arrows on the map, as pictured above, and a new track will be created for it in the list on the left.

The selected track points are removed from the original track and added to a new track. The new track is in the currently selected folder with a generic name, like Track 001. While editing, it can help to rename a track so it is easier to find, or change its color to differentiate it from other tracks. For steps, see - Editing Track Properties - Windows.

Mac

Control-click a track from the left panel.
Select Show on Map. This displays the track on the map to the right as a colored line.
Select from the top toolbar, then grab the map to move it to the location you wish to split from.
Hover the mouse arrow over the track line.
Control-click the spot on the track you wish to split from.
Select Split Track at Point or Split Track At Segment.
NOTE: As pictured above, the full track will be displayed with arrows on the map.
NOTE: After splitting a track, the split portion will be displayed with arrows on the map, as pictured above, and a new track will be created for it in the list on the left.

The points listed below the selected point are removed from the current track and saved as a new track. The selected point is included in both tracks. The new track is in the currently selected folder with a generic name, like Track 001. While editing, it can help to rename a track so it is easier to find, or change its color to differentiate it from other tracks. For steps, see - Editing Basic Track Properties - Mac.

Moving Track Points on the Map

If you prefer certain track points to be in alternate locations of your track, you can move them on the map itself. This can be beneficial if you took a wrong turn on a trail and do not want to repeat the same mistake in future adventures.

Select your operating system below for steps.

Windows

Right-click a track from the left panel.
Select Show on Map. This displays the track as a colored line on the map.
- To move the map around, select from the top toolbar to grab the map.
Hover the mouse arrow over the colored track line.
Hold Alt on your keyboard and drag a point to a new location.

The changes are saved automatically, and the track will now show the dragged point in its new location.

Mac

Control-click a track from the left panel.
Select Show on Map. This displays the track on the map to the right as a colored line.
Select Tools from the menu bar.
Select Selector.
Hold Option on your keyboard and drag a point to a new location.
NOTE: You may be prompted to select Move or Don't Move.

The changes are saved automatically, and the track will now show the dragged point in its new location.

Filtering Tracks That Are Too Large

Sometimes a track file is too large to be used with third-party applications or in other devices. A simple fix to this is to filter out additional track points, which reduces the file size without reducing the data quality.

Select your operating system below for steps.

Windows

Double-click a track from the left panel.
Select Filter.
Select Maximum Points, and enter a number.
NOTE: See Data Limitations on Outdoor Handheld below.
Ensure the checkbox for Save Original Track is checked to save a copy of the original, unfiltered track (optional).
NOTE: If you do not save the original track, the removed points are permanently deleted from the original track.
Select OK.

The filter should now have applied your maximum points.

Mac

Double-click a track from the left panel.
Select .
Select Filter Track.
Select Maximum Points, and enter a number.
NOTE: See Data Limitations on Outdoor Handheld below.
Select Save Original Track to save a copy of the original, unfiltered track (optional).
NOTE: If you do not save the original track, the removed points are permanently deleted from the original track.
Select OK.

This method is easier than manually deleting track points. However, you can delete them manually if you prefer to control which points are removed. For steps, see "Deleting Incorrect Track Points" above.

Joining Two or More Tracks

Joining two or more tracks together can be helpful for a number of reasons, but mainly if the device had stopped tracking during a singular activity and you want the resulting tracks combined into one.

You can accomplish this with the join track feature, or by manually copying and pasting the track points from one (or more) tracks into another track.

Select an option below for steps.

Joining Tracks Using the Join Track Feature (Windows and Mac)

With this feature, you can easily select two or more tracks to join together.
See your operating system below for steps.

Windows:

Select the desired tracks from the left panel. For steps, see - Selecting Multiple Items - Windows.
Select Edit from the top toolbar.
Select Advanced.
Select Join the Selected Tracks.
Make any desired edits:
- Select to move the track down in the list.
- Select to move the track up in the list.
- Select to reverse the direction of the track.
- Select to remove the track from the list.
Select OK.
Select Yes to save the original track.
NOTE: If you do not save the original tracks, only the joined track remains.

This creates a new joined track in the currently selected folder with a generic name, like Track 001. While editing, it can help to rename a track so it is easier to find, or change its color to differentiate it from other tracks. For steps, see - Editing Track Properties - Windows.

Mac:

Select the desired tracks from the left panel. For steps, see - Selecting Multiple Items - Mac.
Select Edit from the top toolbar.
Select Join Tracks.
Make any desired edits:
- Select Move Up to move the track up in the list.
- Select Flip Track to reverse the direction of the track.
- Select Remove to remove the track from the list.
Select Join Tracks again.
Select Delete or Keep for the original track.
NOTE: If you do not save the original tracks, only the joined track remains.

Joining Tracks Manually (Windows Only)

NOTE: The following steps can only be performed on a Windows computer. The copy and paste option does not function in the track properties window on a Mac computer.

Making a Duplicate Track

First, it is a good idea to make a duplicate of the initial track you want to join the other tracks into. This ensures your original is intact if you decide you do not like the final result, or you need it for other purposes.

Select a track from the left panel (done by clicking the track name).
Select Edit from the top toolbar.
Select Duplicate.
- You may get a pop-up asking which list you want to place the duplicate into. Select the current list or make a new list.

This creates a duplicate of the initial track with a name that combines the original name and a generic numeric name, like Original Name Track 001. While editing, it can help to rename a track so it is easier to find, or change its color to differentiate it from other tracks. For steps, see - Editing Track Properties - Windows.

Copy and Paste Track Points From Secondary Tracks

Next, copy the track points from any secondary tracks and paste them into the initial track.

Double-click the track to copy points from. This opens a Track Properties window.
Highlight the listed track points.
- To highlight all track points, right-click in the list and choose Select All.
- To highlight a range of track points, select one track point, hold Shift on your keyboard, and select another another track point. All track points between the two will be highlighted.
Right-click the highlighted section and select Copy.
Close the window.
Double-click the initial duplicate track.
Right-click in the track point list and select Paste.

The pasted track points should now be at the bottom of the list. Repeat steps 1-6 for any additional tracks points you want to add to the initial duplicate track.

Additional Helpful Information

Sorting data into lists and folders within the BaseCamp program can help lessen confusion not only when editing, but also as you continue to accumulate more data. For steps, see - Create, Edit, and Delete Lists and List Folders in BaseCamp Software.
Ensure any track you want to transfer to your device has less points than the limitation of your device. Refer to the section below for specific device limitations.

Data Limitations on Outdoor Handheld

Click here for links that detail data limitations specific to your device