MxGPS - ArcMap Extension

MxGPS is an ArcMap extension that allows users to communicate with Garmin™ handheld GPS units. MxGPS was developed to allow users to rapidly transfer data directly between ArcGIS® Desktop software and a GPS unit.

GPS data such as waypoints and track logs can be downloaded directly into ArcMap and stored in shapefile or geodatabase format. Downloaded data is automatically projected into the same spatial reference as the map. If required, a datum transformation is applied to ensure the best possible results.

Map features such as points, lines and polygons can be uploaded to the GPS as waypoints or track logs. Simply select the layer and features that you require and click ‘Send to GPS’. The data will then be available on the GPS unit.

Key features:

• Download waypoints from your GPS directly into shapefiles or a personal geodatabase.
• Download tracks from your GPS directly into shapefiles or a personal geodatabase.
• Upload waypoints from a suitable shapefile or personal geodatabase feature class to your GPS.
• Upload tracks from a suitable shapefile or personal geodatabase feature class to your GPS.
• Import data directly into the spatial reference that you are using in ArcMap (including datum transformations).
• Support for serial (COM port) and USB connections.

System Requirements: MxGPS 9x requires ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor or ArcInfo) version 9.0.1 or above. MxGPS 8x requires ArcGIS Desktop (ArcView, ArcEditor or ArcInfo) version 8.2 or above. Garmin GPS units can be connected using a serial (COM port) or USB connection.

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