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Importing GPX Files into BaseCamp™ and Transferring the Data to a Garmin Marine Handheld

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 the 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 steps below.

  1. Open BaseCamp™

  2. Select the File drop-down menu from the top toolbar

  3. Select Import...

  4. Browse to the GPX file location from the Import File window

  5. Select Open for Windows, or Import for Mac

Once the GPX file has been loaded, the data can be transferred to the handheld.


Transferring GPX Files to a Garmin Outdoor Handheld

Now, select the data and transfer it with the steps below.

Windows
  1. Connect the Garmin to the computer

  2. Select the data to send

    • To send one or more items, or a list:

      1. Select an item, list, or multiple items (using CTRL+Click or Shift+Click)

      2. Select the Device drop-down menu

      3. Hover over Send To Device

      4. Select Send ['Name'] to Device, or  Send Selection to Device

    • To send all saved data:

      1. Select the My Collection folder

      2. Select the Device drop-down menu

      3. Hover over Send To Device

      4. Select Send 'My Collection' to Device

  3. Select the device to which  to send the selected data

  4. Select OK

The selected data will now be transferred to the handheld.

Mac
  1. Connect the Garmin to the computer

  2. Select the data to send

    • To send one or more individual items:

      1. Select a list, or the My Collection folder

      2. Select an item, or multiple items (using Command+Click or Shift+Click)

      3. Click and drag the highlighted items to the Garmin in the upper left-hand corner

    • To send all saved data:

      1. Select a list, or the My Collection folder

      2. Select the Transfer drop-down menu

      3. Select Send ['Name'] to Device

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

      5. Select Send to send a list of all saved data to the Gamin

The selected data will now be transferred to the handheld.