Is it possible to type up coordinates on a computer and then upload them to a chart plotter, in particular, a Lowrance hook 7
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Is it possible to type up coordinates on a computer and then upload them to a chart plotter, in particular, a Lowrance hook 7
Yes. Just a case of having software in your computer that can save a file in a format your GPS can read. Lowrance used to exclusively use their .USR file format but a lot of units now are also capable of using a .GPX ( GPS exchange) format. Their are plenty of programs available. EasyGPS is a freeware one I have played briefly with. I use GPSU (not freeware) though most of the time now.
Cheers checking out easy GPS. I have four pages of marks and do not fancy putting them in the plotter
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Here's one by Owen here which I've used, works for Lowrance also as I used it on a mates.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/sho...highlight=easy
Out of interest I tried the links but they don't work. But I'm using an iPad so that could be the reason.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dignity
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IPad, bottom LHC of screen should be a button to optimise for iPad. If that doesn't work search for E Z Mark by Owen in Electronics.Quote:
Originally Posted by 552Evo
You need to use the google drive linkQuote:
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However it won’t run on an iPad. Pc only
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1P_...nMMcxrjj6hQ4Zz
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Owen, only use it occasionally now but still find it easy to use. Love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Owen
Anybody use Babel ??.
Only for the odd conversion if GPSU doesn't suit the required format.Quote:
Originally Posted by Volvo
BabelGPS, Pretty good for converting between different file extensions. Have had to convert a few files for friends and haven't had any problems.Quote:
Originally Posted by Volvo
I used Garmin Homeport to enter the marks, save as a gpx file then import that to my Simrad unit, works fine. I imagine you can do the same with your Lowrance unit.
Use it myself but for mass entry, a long night and way too many beers or reds required.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robg