Magellan .upt file format

Stored waypoints are identical to the Magellan SD format used by Meridian, but the newer models allow longer waypoint names. Routes are subtly different. You should name any file containing waypoints created with this format with a ". Similarly, routes should be named ". MEM in the directory root, leaving just over 7megs free for storage.

Since the device's memory uses standard "Mass Storage Device" protocol, direct file transfer access is possible in other USB environments such as Mac, Linux, etc. No navigation features nor the menu are accessable when the File Transfer selection is made.

I think the primary misunderstanding on the Explorist "serial" communications comes from the fact that the primary software MapSend3DTopo which most explorist owners use, still contains serial file transfer options With most earlier gps units, the only way to transfer files to and from the devices was via the serial connection using each device's serial file transfer protocol, so, most gps utilities have that capability built in as part of their core design.

Newcomers are justifiably confused when they can't transfer waypoint, track, route and map files via the serial port with or without the NMEA communications mode. Where the Meridians were not picky about filename extensions, they are now required in the Explorist for them to be visible to the device and the user. While the file format appears the same as the Meridian SD file format, there are differences.

Where the Meridian SD format waypoint files contained both waypoints and routes, the explorist now uses a separate file for each Many Magellan Meridian users who upgraded to the Explorist series were disappointed to find that the Explorists dropped 4 of the 8 screens available on all of the Meridian GPS units.

A large number of us who had been using one or more of the missing screens expressed our disappointment that they were no longer available when we upgraded from the meridians so that Magellan finally released firmware version Ver 2. Strangely, that release was removed not long after it came out, but, I was happy to gain access to a couple of screens I had used extensively on the meridian.

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Recommended Posts. BelgradeCouple Posted May 18, Posted May 18, Link to comment. BelgradeCouple Posted May 19, Posted May 19, Anyone at least know what file format I should be uploading to the GPS? Moving to the appriopriate forum.

I recommend using the GSAK program for making these files. Thanks everyone has been great. I finally figured it out. Here are a few lines from a UPT format:. Here is a screen shot of the settings for importing a UPT file:. The great thing about Pointor is that it shows you a preview of your points as you change formats.

Many land survey instruments produce files often with the CSV extension in the following format. Column 1 : Point Number this is a whole number, an integer Column 2 : Easting this is coordinate, with decimals Column 3 : Northing this is coordinate, with decimals Column 4 : Elevation Z value, this is coordinate, with decimals Column 5 : Description this is some descriptive text This is shortened to PENZD.

Pointor supports both these formats.