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Importing GPX Files into BaseCamp and Transferring the Data to a Garmin Automotive Device

GPX files can come from a variety of sources and contain data such as routes, tracks, waypoints, and geocaches. These files can be imported into BaseCamp™ software application to review on a computer and then transferred to a compatible automotive GPS device.

NOTE: When using the Tread® GPS Navigator and all models in the Tread® series, it is recommended to use the Tread® App for managing waypoints, routes, and tracks. BaseCamp software can be used to manage waypoints and tracks, but BaseCamp does not support route creation for the Tread devices.

To Import a GPX File into BaseCamp:

  1. Click on the File drop-down menu
  2. Click Import...
  3. Browse to the GPX file location from the Import File window
  4. Click open for Windows or import for Mac

Once the GPX file has been loaded you should then be able to transfer the data contained within to your GPS device. 

To Transfer Data from BaseCamp for Windows to a Device:

  1. Connect the device to your computer
  2. Select an option:

    • To send one or more items or a list to the device:

      • Click on an item, a list, or multiple items (using CTRL+Click or Shift+Click).

      • Click the Device drop-down menu.

      • Hover over Send To Device.

      • Click on Send ['Name'] to Device or Send Selection to Device.

    • To send all saved data to the device:

      • Click on the My Collection folder.

      • Click the Device drop-down menu.

      • Hover over Send To Device.

      • Click Send 'My Collection' to Device.

  3. Select the device to which you want to send the selected data
  4. Click OK
  5. For instructions to access the data on the device
    • Go to Garmin Support Center
    • Type in your Garmin device name or serial number (Ex. Garmin DriveSmart 66)
    • In the "Search for a solution" box, type in keywords Viewing Routes Transferred from the Computer on an Automotive Device, then press Enter or Return
    • Click on Viewing Routes Transferred from the Computer on an Automotive Device

To view tracks on devices compatible with receiving tracks see Transferring Tracks from BaseCamp into a Garmin Automotive Device.

The selected data will now be transferred to your GPS device.

To Transfer Data from BaseCamp for Mac to a Device:

  1. Connect the device to your computer
  2. Select an option:

    • To send one or more individual items to the device:

      • Click on a list or the My Collection folder.

      • Click on an item, or multiple items using Command+Click or Shift+Click.

      • Click and drag the highlighted items to the device in the upper left-hand corner.

    •  To send a list of all saved data to the device:

      • Click on a list or the My Collection folder.

      • Click the Transfer drop-down menu.

      • Click Send ['Name'] to Device.

      • Check the boxes for the data you want to send.

      • Click Send.

  3. For instructions to access the data on the device
    • Go to Garmin Support Center
    • Type in your Garmin device name or serial number (Ex. Garmin DriveSmart 66)
    • In the "Search for a solution" box, type in keywords Viewing Routes Transferred from the Computer on an Automotive Device, then press Enter or Return
    • Click on Viewing Routes Transferred from the Computer on an Automotive Device

To view tracks on devices compatible with receiving tracks see Transferring Tracks from BaseCamp into a Garmin Automotive Device.

The selected data will now be transferred to your GPS device.

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